TonyS.

Oh man, you're killing me! LOL! Rescue dogs are the best. If I had the room I'd take them all. Dogs are the best. God Bless you and your gang for helping them on their way to new lives.

Thanks T Bill. I literally just found the Burris mount on Amazon and was coming back here to say that. FWIW, here's the Burris mount on Amazon. Looks pretty straightforward but I've just read a few posts from guys saying they needed to use a shim to get the elevation down enough.

White lithium grease will work perfectly fine. I picked up a small tube of Permatex White Lithium from the auto parts store for a few bucks. Use it on o-rings for flashlights, on door and trunk gaskets on my truck. Lotsa uses for that stuff.

IIRC there's a DIY method floating around that I've seen using regular tubing and just loading it up with cases, but I could be wrong. I know there's guys using that method for bullet loading into the die.

Picked up a Ruger Mark II Target and already love it. The only problem, and I did not know this, is it's not drilled and tapped like the Mark III's for a scope or red dot mount. I have a Burris FastFire III I'd like to mount onto her. Anyone know of a way to securely mount a red dot to a Mark II? Thanks.

In case anyone else is looking... I was just at Effingers today and they had a G19, believe it was a Gen 4.

Ruger Mark II or III.

LOL! No offense taken. I'm sure there's quite a few here that have been indecisive in handgun purchases before. The XDS I bought on Black Friday was pure impulse buy, and yes, it felt good. What a damn good gun the XDS is too.

Already have a wheelgun... S&W 625 4" 45acp. Yep, I love it. I like the way the FN's and H&K's look but I'll pass on them... I guess I'm looking for something .....different? I was looking at a P38, then started thinking about how I hate the way Glocks look but have been curiously interested in getting one on and off for a while.... I don't know... maybe I should just start an AR build.

I use GSD Coatings in Keyport. $30 for transfer and they're good guys. Back on topic, Cheyenne has things that no one else locally has, like reloading components/tooling and to a degree I like supporting the local guys.

All good suggestions. I'm torn between going with something I don't reload or stay with either 9mm or .45acp. I'm not setup for 9mm but figure I will be come next year... maybe around Feb or March. Lately I've been thinking foreign for some reason.... I like the High Power but I already have a 1911 which is pretty close to the HP. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Unless I'm missing something here why don't you simply heat it with a hair dryer, slowly, and then adjust the closed end. Get a gloved finger in there and open it up enough to make it work.

Here ya go..... I think this is the one Krdshrk means.

Ugh! ....Another "last permit so what do I get" thread?.... yeah but we all love'em. So please help me out, brothers. FWIW, I'm set up for reloading .45acp. So here's what I got: Ruger SR9 9mm Colt/Walther Gold Cup Trophy 1911 .22lr STI Lawman 1911 .45acp S&W 625PC 4" .45acp Springer XDS 9mm Funds limit is around $550, maybe $600 if I really like it. I was thinking Makarov but can't decide between 9x18 or .380acp and it'd really be a range toy only. So what'ah you guys think should be next?

Well, it sounds like you might be willing to spend a bit more.... I mean, come on...it's your last permit! (for now ) So I say an older, non-Michulek, S&W 625 in .45acp. They're going more around $800 but I love the heck outta mine. Or, get something unique like a Makarov in 9x18 or .380acp.

Nice place and the folks seem courteous. I take 195 to 130 south. I dealt with that Crosswicks Rd intersection once.

Down again.

XDM.

Nah, for me it's still cheaper than getting from Midway, etc... but YMMV.

That's a definite. Regarding Kydex, I figured the leather would be more comfortable than the hard plastic. I've made quite a few knife holsters/sheaths out of Kydex so I'm familiar with it. I wish I hadn't given away my Kydex press I made but it was for a good cause. I'll give the hybrid a try.... Thanks.

Thanks guys and thanks to Krdshrk for that link. One has to wonder if the leather-backed/Kydex hybrids can exhibit the same sort of behavior. Interesting.... Well, I'll see what Titan can do for me.

Alex's bullets are the cats keister! Plus he's a good guy, fellow competition shooter and supporter. I like Bullseye powder and Winchester primers. I use Winchester cases that I've once-fired. For supplies check out Garden State Armory in Warren. They've always had what I needed in stock and they're only about 20mins away from work so I don't have to pay Hazmat shipping charges.

S&W 625 (not the JM one though)! Revolving .45acp goodness!

Riverhorse makes THE best IPA I've ever had. I wish I could make this event. You guys going, have 2 for me!

I called the local police as well as the union and was clearly told they never solicit via phone.