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Join NJ2AS and tell them about it. They seem a bit more aggressive about keeping the towns in check.

The Charter is 44special. Can't shoot the longer 44mag round.

Short barrel, birdshead grip, 44mag... no thanks. I should have mentioned that it's the one I'm not interested in. Ruger used to make the Vaquero in 44mag with the plow handle grip. There are a few on GB. Unfortunately most sellers think they are holding onto gold. I'll keep at it.

I sold my only 44 just over a year ago to a friend. I kinda want another one. I have a bunch of ammo I loaded up for it (I don't generally feel comfortable selling handloads) that need to be used up. Originally I had myself convinced that I wanted a DA revo with a short barrel. Something akin to a Ruger Alaskan. And, as fun as that may be it's usefulness is relatively suspect. I don't see myself hiking in bear laden woods alone any time soon. And I would most likely never consider putting it in the drawer for HD. It would be a very pricey plinker. I'm now at the point that I want something with a 4-7" barrel, Something that I could use if I ever get down to Fla to pig hunt. I'm betwixt and between a Vaquero and the Redhawk right now but could be convinced to go another way. I would consider a Blackhawk as well, and possibly a S&W but I 'd love to add a Ruger to the safe for something different. Uses would be mostly a range toy/trying to hit steel at 50yds consistently. Hopefully/possibly pig hunting in Fla. Something to putz around with load development. Any suggestions? Thoughts? If you have something I should consider and want to post a pic, please do so. We all love pics around here. Thanks.

I'm still making one. I started cutting it tonight, actually. No time the next few days but I'm hoping to get the outline cut by the weekend.

If you want to switch the barrel yourself shoot me a PM. I have the wrenches for the action and nut. It's easy-peazey. I may be able to grab a go gauge from a friend if you're keeping it as a .308. I'm up in Bergen County. Next round, you may want to consider a switch to a 6.5 cartridge. A bit easier to shoot with less recoil. And they reach plenty far. I did a 6.5x47 on my Savage and I went with a brake. McRees chassis. I can shoot all day with no soreness. I love it.

Tough shot. I'll most likely pass "IF" I even see one.

I can't believe a year has passed. My trip is in 3 1/2 weeks. Last minute freak outs are on the way. I grabbed some camo that my guide suggested and a pair of "Muck Boots". At least the boots will be new winter boots. And the camo was on clearance. All in all, not too bad. FWIW, New York State is now including bear and small game on the regular deer license. In speaking with my guide, he hasn't seen any bear on the tract of land that we're going to hunt but he has seen turkey, so I grabbed that stamp as well. Here's to hope!!!

And it's in .40. Yuck. C

I just grabbed a Benchmade Griptilian with CPM-20CV steel blade and G-10 scales. It came stock with a deep carry clip. I went from a Blur to this and i like it a bunch. I'm still getting used to the axis lock but it seems plenty strong for anything I'm going to do with it. I purchased it pre-owned from a gent that sharpens for a serious hobby and he polished the edge to a mirror. Stupid sharp. So far, so good.

Longer barrels give better velocity and reduce felt recoil. Shorter barrels are easier to maneuver in tight spaces and are more concealable. Get one of each if you can.

Oy.

My vote. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765590_-1_757912_757910_757787_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y Hell, I'd rock one. And you can shoot the less expensive 38's thru it and keep 38+p for HD. C

Yup. I got the Griptilian. It's awesome.

For my purposes I'm not all that concerned about the heat treat. If I get concerned I'll send it out to get done. Thanks for the link. Interesting stuff.

Decision has been made. I'm doing a skinner. Modified. I have some handle material that I made from some old blue jeans a while back. Should do just fine. Schrodinger's Cat: If you want my left over steel it's yours. Just come grab it. It's gonna be about 6" x 1 1/2" x 1/4 +/- on all dimensions.

I wanted something... nice. I picked up a $30 CRKT to go with it as well. Something small and easy. The Grip pockets well. Better than I thought. The Axis lock seems VERY strong and opens easily. I had it sharpened by the seller and it's scary. Mirror polish edge that feels like it'll slice me every time I play with it.

Knife showed up. It's not what I thought it would be as far as the blade steel but I'm actually a bit relieved. The seller stated that it was M390 steel. It's not. An honest oversight on his part. It's the CPM-20CV steel. Apparently pretty great stuff. The reason I'm relieved is that if it was the former steel I wouldn't have used the knife and would have been stuck trying to sell it as it would have been a very rare bird. With the latter steel it went straight to my pocket and will ride there for a long time. Pics to follow.

Something of a Spydie fan, it seems.

I found my EDC knife (actually 2, I grabbed a CRKT Squid as well) and I'm trying really hard to not spend a lot of money on stuff. I'd like to use what I already have kicking around my basement to keep my hands busy until my class next year. I'm really trying to avoid buying any more guns for a bit and so in that spirit I'm going to build another knife. I have an 8"x2" slice of 52100 that's been sitting around for a while. Since my first knife build, actually. I want to make something out of it. I'm looking for a really good working style blade but there's just so many cool designs out there I'm not sure where to go with it. Can y'all help out? Some suggestions for blade shape would be awesome. I have handle material that I made from old jeans so that's covered. I think I even have the 2 part epoxy floating around somewhere. I'll beg/borrow/steal some time on my buddy's belt sander to grind it. All in this shouldn't cost me a ton and I'll be keeping busy which for me is a good thing. What say y'all on blade shapes? Pics please.

So remember back when I mentioned that i would grab the Ruger? Yeah... This: To this: Still a work in progress but we're almost there. Going to checker it and have it Cerakoted. I've done all the work minus cutting the slide for sights.

I have a "Real Gear" 200amp TIG machine. Chinese and sold by Welco.

I've been down this road. All I can say is good luck. Very few do it and even less have the time to teach. It's not super hard. I have a Tig welder if you want to try your hand at it. I know just enough to get myself into trouble.

Griptilian made the cut (see what I did there...?) Hoping to have it in hand by wednesday/thursday. Short review to follow.