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I ran the smoker last weekend, and again yesterday. Yesterday I tried out a competition chicken recipe. This was a bit of work, as it involved brining, marinating, applying the rub, the actual smoking (4 hours on apple and pecan), misting periodically with apple juice, and glazing with a homemade raspberry vinaigrette/honey sauce. Mighty tasty when done, though! Last weekend I made bacon-weave smoked meatloaf, a family favorite. It's pretty easy and quick to make.

100% normal and natural. What handguards do you have on the AR, and what grip/hold are you using? If it's a quad rail or something like that, it can get hotter - there's no heat shield and the heat from the barrel/gas will radiate directly towards your hands. After a few shots the barrel/brake will be burning hot - just let it cool down normally via air.

A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father thought about his son's request and told him that he'd consider offering him a deal, "Son, you bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about you using the car." The boy thought about his father's offer and decided he'd take the deal, so they agreed. After about six weeks of observing the changes in his son's behavior the father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you've been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed that you still haven't cut your hair"; to which the son replied, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about our deal, and I've learned from my Bible studies that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and that even Jesus probably had long hair so I don't think cutting my hair should be part of our deal". His father then replied, "Well son, did you not also learn from your Bible studies that these men walked everywhere they went?"

GDI based on your pic of the AR you purchased you could try the MLOK rail covers like HE suggested. I liked the BCM Rail panel kits. https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mcmr-rail-panel-kit-5-5-inch-black-five-pack/ I tried the Magpul MLOK type 2 rail covers which looked great but the texture/feel was not as good as the BCM. I've never tried the type 1 https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/rails/covers/m-lok-rail-covers-type1.html?mp_global_color=118 https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/rails/covers/m-lok-rail-covers-type2.html?mp_global_color=118

Hey Rosie, thanks for posting that info @Smokin .50. I hadn't seen that particular brace. I saw some others that were complete wrap arounds on the rear of the dog, and my dude would never put up with it. This one looks really good, and custom fitted. I'm going to check them out. He has an appointment tomorrow morning with the specialist, so we'll see what they suggest. Thanks again!!!!

Been there. Done that. Have a new range bag.

I recently started using bifocal shooting glasses. I need corrective eyewear to read, and I have found the bifocals helpful for shooting. The trick is that unlike reading glasses, the magnification needs to be on the top, not the bottom, so you can see it when you get into a shooting position. Also, I try to do some practice with and some without them, as you probably won't be able to access them in the case of a defensive shooting. I've been using these: https://sspeyewear.com/products/top-focal-assorted-interchangeable-kits I believe they advise you to use slightly less magnification than you use in your reading glasses.

If your hand guards are getting too hot for you, take a look at Magpul Type 1 and Type 2 MLOK panels - Note: Do not fill all of the slots, as you do need some ventilation between the barrel and the tube. Only put them on the rail where your hands will touch the rail while in a normal shooting position. Another option is one of the handguard wraps, like the Lunar Concepts Hot Pocket. I have one and it works very well.

AFG or VFG you'll have a little buffer to help take the heat... Hand stop not so much since you're still pretty much touching the rail.

On a humorous side note, I once mailed back an old transponder and forgot to put it in its protective RFID wrapper. The next month I saw several dollars worth of tolls from the US mail truck as it made its way to the Secaucus EZPass service center.

If it's hot enough it will melt a nylon bag. I left my rifle rest at home one trip and used my nylon range bag when sighting in an optic. Now it has a melted hole in it. Definitely let it cool down first.

Haha this is what I was afraid of. Well the glocks in hand . I will twist my arm and apply for another permit. Just bc thanks. Any further opinions are welcome.

This weeks thing to ponder. VIDEO-2021-07-27-11-24-15.mp4

You need to go on the EZPass website, and list the cars/license plates you want to associate with the EZPass unit. There is no charge for that, to the best of my knowledge. Once the cars are listed, you can transfer the EZPass unit between them as needed. The hardest part will be remembering to have it in the right car at the right time.

Thanks, but actually his lacrosse equipment is probably the foulest smelling item you could imagine and that has started to take over the smoke smell!