Old School

Though the 1911 is a fine platform and I own them and love them. A 1911 is not my first choice for CC. In this day and age there are much better options. Secondly, the 3" versions have never been REALLY perfected IMHO. Kimber? I feel over priced for what they are. I hate their firing pin block safety. If you MUST have a 1911 the only ones I would put my life on are a Government or Commander sized Series 70 design.

What everyone else said plus...If you get a list of FFLs and send them a blanket letter you may have a shot.

Pretty good video. I think some of the prices he quoted on reloading equipment were high and may scare some people away. But a very good over view. Glad he had a Dillon 550B as a demo. The best machine out there. Go BLUE or go home.

Not big on defense of Kahr really! I Don't shoot it for fun. Just make sure it functions flawlessly and that I can shoot it well enough. It's light and small. But more expensive that other pistols mentioned. Maybe why it wasn't mentioned.

Agree, I'm surprised not more people said Kahr. I have a Polymer Kahr. Very reliable and like a GLOCK inside but small, thin and light.

The children thing is absolutely correct Mark. But as they reach the age of reason (different for all kids, and they must be properly trained) the kids have a God Given Right to protect themselves as well. Now I'm sure this will be controversial.

Don't carry around the house. Just stash a handgun within every 20 feet throughout your home. That way you have an excuse to own more guns...

April Fools you silly bastards

I need a 10 round Mag for my Savage model 12 in .243 Win. Other than paying $300 for a kit that includes new bottom metal. I want to see if I can adapt a 7.62X51 mag from a military rifle. So, if I can borrow some 7.62X51 mags I can take dimensions on them. #1 they must be able to be dissassembled #2 I will not hurt your mag, I just need dimensions. So if you have a 10rd M1A, AR-10, FNFAL or other 7.62 mag I would like to borrow one for a week. I will pay for round trip shipping of course.

Precision shooters that shoot a rifle with a brake always have the brake reamed for alignment.

This is not a big deal. Listen to Paul. Any Machinist / gunsmith should be able to straighten it out for you at a minimum charge. After a little research here you go... Midway Product #: 499359 PTG #: 499359 Cuts the brake .015" larger than groove diameter. If you want one give me a shout.

Yep plastic and aluminum just like Tonka Toys. But it's been around 50+ years and longer than our venerable M1 rifle was in service. Chew on that one Eric! And if you don't like that, remember it is the rifle of "our" generation.

Just got an email that my order is out of stock and on back order.

Agreed Eric and I keep mine out of respect for my father of the greatest generation. But it doesn't need a sub-forum.

Don't get me wrong, I love my M1 Rifle. Just too many sub-forums.

Nah! They're just Mil-surp!

I've seen a lot of interest in reloading here recently. Here are a bunch of starter sets in all price ranges. http://www.natchezss.com/catalog.cfm?catalogid=d5e9813d&trk_msg=DGN4HJ5O74JK14JGQSFVGPMEES&trk_contact=US48OVFAQA0P7TCPFK200C23K4&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.natchezss.com%2fcatalog.cfm%3fcatalogid%3dd5e9813d&utm_campaign=Mar_29_2014_Reloading_Flyer&utm_content=Mar_29_2014_Reloading_Flyer

Kind of disagree for bore erosion measured at the muzzle. .308 is .308 no matter what the cartridge. If you had a bore gauge for a Garand which is scribed at various points on the bullet starting at the ogive. That would work fine on a carbine. You can make a simple ogive gauge by taking a sized .308 case setting a bullet in upside down and marking the bullet. Placing that bullet point first in the muzzle will give you a good idea of muzzle erosion. For throat erosion I agree with Nick. It can be done without a gauge but much more difficult.

Got my seven boxes.

Stay away from Garands!

Rule of thumb is you can shoot up to a 70gr .224 bullet out of a 1:9 twist rate. I very successfully shoot 69gr SMK out of a 1:9

Degrease, heat the metal (like with a hair dryer) several coats of cold blue and flush with Very hot water to neutralize. Oil well and you'll be fine.

You're a good man Nick!