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They won't ship it with the 17rd mag and they wont substitute a 10 for it either.

Thinking on this a little more... The position that crack is clocked should be like having an anti-compensator. I would think the gasses escaping the crack would cause a noticeable increase of muzzle flip.

I went to Farragut (79-83), spent a lot of time on TR and going through the inlet. Mostly in small easy to maneuver sailboats and a 20' Aquasport. My senior year, out of the blue, one of the naval science instructors took me and three other cadets out on a WW2 vintage 50' twin diesel utility launch known as a "liberty boat". As we approached the inlet, Cdr. Culp put me on the helm. Gave me about 5 minutes of instruction on how to operate the controls. So, we are in the channel and the boat starts going not where I wanted it to be going and a shitton of water coming in over the bow. It was a white knuckle struggle to get it into the bay. After we were in calmer water, the Cdr told me that Barnaget Inlet is one of the most dangerous Inlets in the US to navigate. AFTER!!! I wanted to punch the fucker. I guess if we were going to get into any real trouble, he would have taken the helm, but still. I had no idea, based on my previous experience in the small boats, what I was in for.

Phew...for a second there I thought you had flipped sides.

???? Do you mean band together?

afaik, Roberts' opinions have always been originalist, pro 2A.

That's probably exactly the way it went down. Whatever happened was not a massive event. It was just enough to crack the barrel at it's weakest point, but not enough to cause a big blowout. i.e. a marginal event. I do agree, that it's a little weird he didn't notice until he went to clean the gun.

200 rounds of LRN would not foul a barrel enough to cause the kaboom. I can't say with any certainty what caused this, but there are some things worth noting. The barrel did not explode, it split at the muzzle. The split was clean and it occurred at the weakest point. Exploded barrels are literally torn, twisted and usually bulged. Whatever happened, whether it was a squib at the end of the barrel or dirt or grease or whatever, it was, in my opinion, caused by a marginal obstruction that caused the split. It failed at the low end of however much energy would be necessary to crack it open. Based on the owners feedback to Steve, he did not notice or hear anything unusual. There was not enough resistance ( not good with physics but it may be called potential energy) to cause a massive catastrophic failure, just a tiny catastrophic failure. There is also a possibility that the event was caused by two things, not just one. Though it is less likely, it is still a possibility.

Did you know that 90% of NRA members are only members because they can't join most ranges unless they have a current membership card? The NRA needs to engage it's members beyond asking for MORE money.

If the H&R is a 6 shot, it's a 32 S&W, if it's a 5 shot, then it is a 38 S&W. btw, the model is usually referred to as the H&R Top-Break Auto Ejecting. I know a couple of on-line friends (retired sentimental gunsmiths) who look for project guns like this. It usually costs them 3x what the gun is worth to restore them. Someone out there wants them. In fact, if it were not for the hassle, I might have been interested in the H&R to tinker with.

The Blue Jacket is made by Hopkins and Allen, it's a "pocket pistol" chambered for 22 shorts but don't shoot modern 22 shorts because the cyl is too weak. You can probably shoot CB caps. est value $75-$100 The H&R is probably chambered for 32 S&W. The caliber should be stamped into the barrel. est value $125-$175 The Wide Awake pistol is also a 32 cal. Interesting note, these pistols were known as a "suicide special" back in the day. Est value is $75-$100

One may transport a long gun to and from a range or FFL without an FPID as long as they remain within the confines of direct transport. An FPID does have a useful purpose beyond being able to purchase firearms. Although it's not recommended, having an FPID on one's person does give them the right to open carry an unloaded long gun. It also allows the FPID holder to keep a long gun in the trunk of their car at all times, as long as it's properly secured.

Any guy who pops the question and does not know the answer she will give has no business asking in the first place.

Owning firearms and enjoying target practice is more than just a hobby, it's a constitutional right that could save your life some day. Just say'n

Strider, first of all, you do not own an "assault rifle", unless it's a full auto capable military issue rifle, which I'm fairly sure it isn't. This assault rifle BS is propaganda from the democrats and media on the left that want to make black guns sound scarier and freak people out. Second, as an heir to his estate, you are perfectly entitled to own it as long as it is NJ compliant. Even if he did not specify it in a will, all of his possessions from the estate go to the heirs. Third, you do NOT need to have a NJ FPID card to legally posses that rifle. Having the card makes life a little easier, but in your circumstance, it's not strictly a requirement. Lastly, AKs are fugly guns, you should sell it to Golfbattery (through an FFL) as fast as you can and use the proceeds to buy yourself a beautiful American AR-15.

That is an important distinction. But, still, plenty of options to build a good rig.

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Look brohime, I sympathize with the way you feel about this, and the dog, and the owner, and the farmer too. However, in the final analysis, the farmer was just dealing with a predator running loose that came from a breeder with a track record of dogs running loose and killing livestock, Nobody wins in this situation. It just is what it is. I hate the fact that the dog was named trump and owned by a fanatic trump supporter because it adds an unnecessary complication to what went down. Even the owner said he did not believe it was politically motivated. If the dog was kidnapped, tortured and left to die a long and painful death out of spite, my sentiments on the matter would be very different. But, sometimes things are just as simple as they seem to be. Farm, predator, bullets, death. That's it.

You cannot apply suburban NJ sensibilities to the way things are done in the rural Midwest. On a farm, dogs, wolves, yotes and anything else on four legs that kills livestock are ALL the same. Oh, if only this, or only that..... If you want to be mad at someone, be mad at the owner for not keeping his dogs from killing other peoples livestock. Being angry with the farmer for protecting his property and livelihood borders on leftard thinking.

I'm no good at that sort of thing at all. That is why I pointed out that all this talk about 22lr is speculation. Farmers using 22lr on predators makes no sense at all.

First of all, we are assuming that the dog was killed with a 22lr. I have not found any info that verifies what kind of firearm or caliber was used, so everything here is just pure speculation, as far as I know. Second, there are also assumptions being made that cattle farmers and their workers are all highly skilled marksmen. That's a mistake. If I'm going to join the guessing game. I'd go with a farmer having a lever gun over any other, probably chambered in 30-30 or a semi auto in .223. I'm basing this guess on my many many discussions with actual farmers that deal with predators on another forum. If, in fact, the dog was shot with a 22lr at night, it was probably a deer poacher. 22lr is a popular caliber for poachers. No farmer would go after any predator with a 22lr. The dog was put down as a target of opportunity. Considering the circumstances, the poor pooch was a legitimate target. In the end, the bottom line, the final analysis... It really REALLY sucks that a beautiful dog was killed for no good reason other than it's owner did not have it under control.

Thom has a track record of his dogs running wild and killing livestock. In fact, he was prosecuted and found guilty of it. The dogs Thom breeds are Malamutes, which are very similar to Huskies. Malamutes are renowned for being excellent hunting dogs and are used for hunting moose. What we have here are two stories. One of a Trump supporting USMC vet who breeds service dogs and another of a person with a drug dealing past who runs a puppy mill. Both sides are going to try and spin the narrative. I cannot ignore the facts simply because I'm a Trump supporting Republican. As much as I'd like to believe this was politically motivated and pin it on the insane left, it's simply not true. Thom did not keep his dogs safe and he let them run loose where their natural hunting instincts kicked in. That made the dog(s) legitimate targets of cattle farmers. It sucks, there is no good reason that poor dog had to get shot dead. You can't blame a dog for being a dog but you can blame an owner for letting a dogs run amok where they are killing the neighbor's livestock.

I doubt there will be charges. Thom is responsible for letting his dogs run at large and killing neighboring farmer's livestock. The person responsible for the death of that poor dog is Thom himself. Farmers will not put up with any animal that kills their livestock.

Try as I may, I cannot find one actual news article on this story. There are a few references on fb, conservative blogs and forums, but that's it. The only actual news I found on Randall Thom is related to him being one of the "front row Joe's" at Trump rallies and his arrest last month at a Warren rally. There are other official records regarding Thom and his dogs. On the MN judicial branch website, there are several records showing he was convicted of letting his dogs run loose on nearby farms where they killed livestock, from chickens to cattle. It pains me to speak ill of any veteran, but this guy has a spotty record. Though it was a while ago, he was busted for selling drugs and getting into fights. I had to dig deep to find even these tidbits, and I cannot say it's all 100% correct, but the convictions on record are about as factual as one can get. Based on the very thin info, I can only guess that the four legged DJT got loose and was roaming free on a cattle pasture. From what I've read about how farmers deal with free roaming dogs on their property, they are looked upon (and dealt with) the same as wolves and coyotes. In any case, it's a sad story for the dog.