Hooligan

No votes for the M-60? Animal Mother, Rambo, and John Matrix are disappointed.

Thought this was a fun "beginner bike" video to share. The lowly 250 Ninja gets passed in the straights, but eats the big bikes' lunch in the curves.

I like the 250's for complete beginners. They're cheap (less than 2k for a good used one). Spend more money on riding gear. Being tame, they are forgiving of a new rider's mistakes, so they can build confidence and a solid foundation of skills to transfer to a larger bike. Brand new riders are likely to drop the bike at some point, such as during a low-speed maneuver in a parking lot. Being small helps the rider either keep it upright or gently let it fall, then get it back up. Being cheap (and likely scratched from the previous beginner-owner), means the value doesn't plummet with the addition of a few scrapes and dents. Insurance is dirt cheap and they get great fuel mileage. 250's like the rebel, ninja, and virago retain their value almost indefinitely and they're always in demand by other beginners. Buy a used one for a good price and you're likely to turn a profit when you do upgrade to a faster, sexier bike. Just my $.02

Cape Fear? I agree, though, too many remakes. They've even stooped to remaking movies like Spiderman, which isn't even that old yet! Somehow Pixar can churn out brilliant stories again and again. Maybe other studios should take a page from their book?

Not an expert by any means, but I think your best chances at getting an original K98 are checking with local dealers for trade-ins and the like. It's sad, but as our veterans pass, sometimes they leave behind their trophies. That, or kids/grandkids inherit the things and would rather trade them in on a shiny new rifle or shotgun. After a couple years of searching, I finally got a mostly matching k98 (except for bolt and handguard) for a song because someone traded it in on something new. Looks like it sat in a closet since the war. There are a few out there, but you'll really have to do some searching.

http://www.thunderbo...60bab243347.JPG That's my guess.

The rifle didn't match his nails.

I can see it now: The Nature-Assault Motorcycle Ban! Banning bikes solely based on "evil features" like tread pattern or bark buster guards.

It's not like someone can just walk into a sporting goods store and buy bulk ammo... oh, wait... What happens after a bulk purchase is reported to authorities? Do they search your house for the ammo you bought legally? How does someone so stupid and inept live such a long life?

Booze: Bourbon with a splash of ginger ale. Captain & Coke. I also like a Dark n' Stormy in hot weather. Beer: Smithwick's or Guinness. Occasional wheat beer during summer.

Can't wait for all the facts to come out, because you know there has to be even more. At this point, it sounds like Zim was chasing this kid through the neighborhood until the kid got sick of running and kicked his a**. I'd like to know if Zimmerman really did stop chasing and was on his way back to his SUV, or if that's the story he's giving to keep himself out of prison. The plot thickens.

I read the comics.

So, what exactly is this "high powered rifle?" Has the media ever labled something a "low powered rifle"?

This sounds about right.

Cool idea, but not necessary. Anybody who can open a bottle with a bic lighter can open one with a larger rifle casing. I keep a spent 30-06 shell around for this purpose. The groove in the rim is actually very good for prying the metal cap away from the bottle without chipping glass like some dedicated bottle-openers do.

Figured I'd update. As of today I haven't received a reply, so I figure my email was filed in the trash. Oh well. I'm sure other companies will enjoy my money.

http://www.officer.c...like-a-bean-bag Looks like a useful tool to me if a department wanted to keep a less-lethal device separate from the full-size shotgun. (it also looks cool) The interesting thing, though, is that you can still load lethal 12ga shells in it. Doesn't that almost defeat the purpose? They suggest it could be useful for civilians... except it's a short-barreled shotgun. Good luck buying one here.

I emailed them, asking why this policy came about. I'll post the information if/when I get a reply.

https://www.samcoglobal.com/FAQ.html "No sales of M59, M59/66, and M59/66A1 SKS to NJ." Any idea what their deal is? I was under the impression that the Yugo SKS was not on the banned weapon list. Could this be a case of our idiotic firearm laws causing paranoia and scaring away businesses?