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Then I guess I'm glad I bought my 6" blue factory-tuned one in 1978 for $400. My very first handgun. Took the Edelmans salesman's advice. Sometimes salespeople are right. I don't have the box. And I don't care.

I seen this on a channel 4 NY news stream last night. I guess with recent events it looks like some are being tired of becoming soft targets. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/ny-synagogues-get-weapons-training-for-protection/2254570/

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Ribs should NOT fall of the bone. They should be tender and easy to take a bite without all the meat coming off the bone all at once. Also they only should be cooked on a smoker

My wife has recently gotten into shooting handgun and likes the full size Glock but disliked the palm swell on the grip.. so on I went to investigate frames and modifications to remedy this... as with everything guns for me... a simple modification.. or frame change.. ended up in a total redesign of my Glock.. which I guess technically is not even a Glock anymore.. P80 Build PF940V2 Frame Boogeyman Customs Voodoo Slide (OEM Lightened) Lone Wolf G22 9mm Barrel Tungsten Guide Rod 15lb Spring Overwatch Precision Trigger Stainless Pin Set Taran Tactical Fiber Optic Sight Steel City Magwell OEM Glock Magazines Taran Tactical Base Plate +5

Resident of an apt complex shot two 'teens' that broke in and allegedly threatened him and another person with a gun. This is a pretty nice apt. complex, not cheap. One died and the other is critical. Will see what happens. No charges or clearing yet for resident. I will guess they will sit on it and make no immediate decision, after the fiasco in Pinellas, especially if the supposed perps were good boys turning their lives around. the HS mentioned in the article is not a ghetto school, so could be wannabe gangsters that got schooled https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ne...sion-in-tampa#

... and BBQ

Nah, I’ll stick to my cast iron Dutch oven.

Bring the crockpot with you, we will need something to shoot.

Oooh, can we do a compare with yours? new vs original?

I believe it's Defensive gun use

What does DGU stand for in your title?

Not until you get that rib thing straightened out.

Absolutely, otherwise they are just "braised" and not BBQ. No authentic smoke flavor. As for the instant pot? Meh ... nothing a good old fashioned dutch oven and low oven can't do.

So I had ordered mine the night I started this thread and they only JUST shipped today and I was only just billed today as well. Says I should receive them tomorrow. Let’s see how this goes.

This is just a funny true story about a friend of mine in PA. Both he and his wife were out of the house one day recently when both their cell phones went off. Their alarm company was reporting an alarm at their house and the PA state police were responding. Was there a break in of some sort? No. As I heard at Friday night dinner, when my friend installed the alarm system he carefully tailored and timed the motion sensors and their Roomba vacuum so there wouldn't be a false trip. As it turns out there was just one problem. While making its rounds the Roomba snagged on the Christmas tree blanket and started yanking on it, thereby shaking the whole tree and setting off the motion detectors. The laugh came when he called the PASP to apologize for the false trip. The trooper who took the call said the whole barracks got a real laugh out of that, and it was a unique event in their false alarm history. And Merry Christmas!

And not surprisingly, here is Bloomberg's response to the effective defensive effort.

Came off of what prices? $3k plus? Those are just nuts prices that people are asking and only morons paid. =) Vast majority of Pythons I have seen in real life auctions and actually sold in stores were around $2000 to $2500. There were a few in the $3k plus, but those are pristine with original boxes... on Average that is where they have been and what I consider their value. I do not see them going below $2k, and $2,500 for a nice example. Original box adds $300. Yes, there were, and still are people asking $3k plus for Pythons, but very few were actually sold at those levels... much like a few FFLs asking $2,500 for SVT-40s, lol. From Alderfer, this was from 2 years ago... live auction.. Python sold for $2,500 Prices have been like that the past few years... The vast majority of Pythons have been in the $2,500 range for a while. The ones that go for more are either morons who get crazy OR... a more collectible example, shorter barrel lengths, royal blue finish, etc. In any case... a used beater python is not dropping below the price of a new production gun. And again, if you want a shooter... DO NOT buy an original python, it's pointless... buy a new one. The Python market, since 2000 or so, has not been a regular used gun, it has been a collector gun. Colt is not making THE original python anymore and will NOT be in the future. If anything, the introduction of the new Python will stabilize and raise prices for the original ones as people discover the gun and then go... "Wow, I wonder how the original one was." Most of all, I have yet to see a gun reintroduced that dropped the price on the originals. The Colt King Cobra did not, and originals are essentially twice the price of the new production ones, and so are the Cobras.... And somehow The new Python is going to be different? I suppose where we differ is that you think the market price on Python was $3k... I don't... I think it is the ridiculous asking price and most transactions in the real world were happening for less, with exceptions of flawless samples or those that have original boxes. Keep in mind, original colt box right now is about $200 to $400. (or was the last time I checked). I generally considered the Python value over the last 3 to 5 years to be in the $2,000 to $2,500 price range... and that is where they generally sell for at auction. What I think will happen is the original pythons are going to be brought closer to the $2k to $2.5k range with less outliers and less fear pricing... The new ones will sell quickly at $1,500 when they are released (and should be shipping now), though dealer price should be around $1,300 and you will be able to pick one up for around $1,350 in about a year, likely less. In any case, the market for Pythons and revolvers is small to begin with... besides, if Colt sells 50,000 of these, they will be lucky... the ENTIRE revolver market in 2018 for domestically produced revolvers was 598k... about half of which were 22s. Total revolvers produced chambered in 357 Magnum was 108k... most of which are Ruger and Smith. Out there right now are AT LEAST 566k guns that were documented to be manufactured through 1985... there was still 10 years more production through 96. So... 750k Pythons? Colt is selling a $1,500 revolver... at a time when very few people are actually buying revolvers and the average selling price is far lower... So realistically... they will sell 20k? (in the next 12 months)? 20k is not going to crush a market of 750k guns. @JohnnyB If you want one for $1,200, I should be able to get you one. Link to production numbers... https://www.coltforum.com/forums/python/76319-python-annual-production-numbers-1985-a.html

Thank you all for the help, and suggestions. Just came back from range with shooting 200 rounds with no issues. I changed the spring out, and lubed again with using the same ammo plus another brand, and the same 5 magazines I have. I think the back sight guide needs to be adjusted some tho. Peace out, Happy New Year!

Says the one that didnt need anymore mags...lol

with the gen 5 now, thats probably true I was not a fan of the grip either for 3-4 gens

So Much Fail

Poolside at mine right now. But alas back to Joisey to finish up in a few weeks. Couple of months ,done!

oh someone mentioned super gp100.....ALL OVER THAT and didn't have anymore permits when GSSC had one at 1k. I'd definitely buy one of those and will in the future. Not a Ruger guy that handgun felt awesome in my hand I will beat you to it;) but I'm still buying a 71 nickel when I see the right one

Absolutely - NO!

So.... Beretta accidentally sent me 2 shipments of 4 mags.... so 8 for the $55.45! Win! Less than $7/mag

Love the S&W 39.

OK, let me get out in front of the coming market crash for original Pythons. I'll pay $500 for any Python in reasonable condition. Way better than 'nothing'. Python owners: Act fast, before I change my mind.

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I've been thinking about the first victim, Mr. Richard White, and his actions a good amount. No doubt he was slow to get his firearm out and on target, for whatever reason, non of us really know for sure. He was no less a Hero, in my eyes, than Mr. Jack Wilson. His actions, at a minimum, brought the perp's attention to himself. I firmly believe that Mr. Richard White's sacrifice saved others. I certainly do not want to take credit away from Mr. Wilson, he is a Hero and made an incredible shot under horrific conditions. He just witnessed two of his friends get shot in the chest with a shotgun at close range; and still made the shot, on a moving target, with other friends nearby and in immediate danger. I just wish more credit was given to Mr White and Mr Tony Wallace (the second victim) as well.

What a friggin turd

Bloomturd on "the average citizen"... "Bloomberg is a Statist!" - Sponsored by Patriots Demand Private Gun Ownership and Dads Demand Striker Fired Action...

10 round magazines suck

Every week, I enter the state lottery hoping to win; I never did. Finally, I prayed vigorously and, hoping for God's message, as I walked around the State Fair. A flash of lightning struck as I was passing by Nadine's carnival stall. She was bending over and I saw she was not wearing panties. I could see the number 7 tattooed on each of her butt cheeks. I bet on 77, as I thought God had given me a sign. Sadly, I lost again. The winning number was 707. Moral of the story : Never underestimate the importance of assholes in your life.

next level awesomeness!!! pressure cooker thingy!