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Deepest condolences. My family went through it a few months ago when our dog died unexpectedly in my daughter's arms. She was fine in the morning, got a bath (she enjoyed them) in the yard from my daughter and then passed. The vet said a stroke. For me at least it helps to know she didn't suffer and was happy until the end. I still come home expecting to see her sorry butt when I walk through the door.

Unfortunately I don't see a ® getting elected again any time soon - at least not this next election. There just isn't anyone working for it. Maybe Kean because of his name recognition. The only reason Christie got it was because Corzine was so bad he lost Dem support, and Christie had effectively been campaigning for it since he became USAG. He was happy to be seen as a corruption-buster to get elected, but since he got elected it's "See No Evil" anywhere. I hate to be negative, but I just don't see us getting anywhere with 2a issues at the state level. The only thing a politician cares about is votes, and someone Pro-2a in NJ would lose more votes than they gained since they'd be hammered with it throughout the campaign. And the chances someone would run as an anti and then turn pro after the election is remote. Yes, with the level of voter participation we could mathematically win as has been shown by others on the forum, but the 2a just doesn't bring voters to the booth. The legislature would need to swing R for there to be a chance, and the districts are too gerrymandered for that to happen - blame both parties for that one. I wish I saw a way forward but the only thing I can see that will work is an exit strategy. The path to greater 2a recognition in NJ is at the Fed level. With Scalia's death I'm honestly concerned with the future direction of the court - for a lot more issues than just the 2a.

Was finally able to pick up my new Sig 229 Legion today. Submitted NICS yesterday and didn't come back until today. I like my sigs and decided to upgrade to the Legion series for each model as they come out. I also have the 226 SAO on hold. Have I mentioned how much I hate OGAM? I know at least one other forum member with one, anyone have experience with it they'd like to share? Off to the range this weekend...

Has a hearing been scheduled by the 3rd Circuit Court for the Writ of Mandamus? Gotta believe there are some behind-the-scenes conversations going on about that one...

There is grass in the background? Hadn't noticed...

Walmart batteries seem to do well in tests done by Consumer Reports, [plus the warranty is good at evey Walmart store across the country. Lest I looked they were made by Johnson Controls...

I've sold quite a few - some I regret selling, some I regret buying in the first place and some were sold to upgrade. The ones I wish I had back? A Colt Python, a Colt Cobra, a S&W mdl 15-3 NIB, a Colt Frontier Scout, a High Standard Supermatic Citation and a Beretta mdl 1934 - all with family history but sold for elder care expenses. The ones I don't miss? Glock G19, FNH FNS40 and a CZ P07. Nothing wrong with them just not for me. For upgrades, I just sold a Ruger GP100 because I bought a Match Champion, a Para 1911 Expert because I bought a Novak/Colt 1911, and I'm about to sell my Sig P229 because I bought a P229 Legion. I won't sell again unless it's either to upgrade or I just don't like it.

Very nice. Congrats, and you're right when you say it's your FIRST 1911. There are sure to be more that follow...

Also agree. The problem will never be fixed if we continue to support carve-outs for special groups. It should be all or nothing. Once retired they are no different than any other state resident.

I would think the joists underneath run the opposite way from the flooring. You need to look underneath, either from below or by pulling one of the floorboards. If it turns out to be from a joist you might be able to get away with cutting some from that joist and sistering up a twin for strength. That all depends on where that joist goes to and what supports it from below.

Snowballs are by nature designed to expand on impact so they are probably llegal all by themselves...

Nice! I love my sigs...

This one has me scared...

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If you're still looking, I fondled one at Heritage Guild Branchburg yesterday. I was deciding between that and a 229 Legion, and decided on the 229. I love my sigs, but the 226 SAO just kept reminding me of a cross between a Browning Hi-power and a 1911. The trigger was great, I really like the flat style.

I used to hate working on my Volvo. I don't speak Swedish. Glad you found it.

Here's one. At the bottom of the story. http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2016/01/ice_roof_trucker.html#incart_river_home

If you had compression I would think the cam is fine... You swapped injectors but did you check the injector wiring?

Is that coil getting power? Might want to check continuity in the wiring...

I wonder if the higher load is causing the Glock to cycle the slide out of battery faster resulting in less pressure being applied to the bullet, or if the barrel rifling is such that the higher pressure actually causes more pressure leakage past the bullet. It seems clear, confirmed by the Sig results, that the higher load is indeed creating more pressure but something in the Glock is causing that pressure to be lost somewhere other than the bullet. Something is acting like a pressure relief valve with the hotter loads.

try this, but be VERY careful... Take a long-handled screwdriver. With the engine running place the tip on the alternator case and put your ear next to the handle. You'll be able to hear whether it's the alternator bearing or not.

Sounds like a bearing gone bad to me. Check the water pump and alternator.

To me it looks like a Chiappa Rhino and a Ruger LCR got together one night, and Kimber cloned the offspring. Oh, and for that price I could buy both the Rhino and LCR. I'd rather have an old Colt Detective Special...

Lets see... Generator - gassed up and tested. Check Snowblower - gassed up and tested. Check Spare gas cans filled. Check Cars filled with gas. Check Fridge filled with beer and munchies. Check Snowshovels out of the shed, kids reminded how they work. Check Bring it on, I'm ready.

or the two-fer - Supreme Court Justice Barak Obama...