M2
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Wow, looks like the Air Force isn't the only branch being pussified...
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Well, I am pissed! I was suppose to meet the dude with these two rifles (a Russian SKS and a Romanian Mosin-Nagant M44) on Saturday and he didn't show. Now he isn't returning my calls or emails. I think he backed out of the deal for whatever reason (I was willing to pay his full asking price for the two guns) and won't man up and tell me. It is irritating as I bought a sling for the M44 at the gun show Saturday morning, and I was really looking forward to getting that particular carbine as I hear they are a blast to shoot (pun intended). If I don't hear from him by tomorrow, I am writing the deal off and will start hunting for a M44 on GunBroker or somewhere... Cheers! M2
Here is better information on the incident copied from the Lakeland Ledger. I have heard of guns going off once accidently, but 3 times? I am betting on the gun having been modified...and a blantant violation of range rules. I don't know about this place, but I clear my weapons before setting them down.
Unfortunately, my travels to Stuttgart two weeks ago didn't allow me time to get to Munich; but I have experienced my fair share of German fests and loved each and every one of them! I realize a few on here may never have had the opportunity to attend a fest or the fests of fests, Oktoberfest; so here are someone else's pictures as why it is so popular. Beer, lederhosen and a lot of cleavage...a winning combination! Prost! M2
You are cleared hot!
Round 2...one had to be replaced because Photobucket removed it for copyright violations... Cheers! M2
Just got a bunch, here's the first batch...enjoy! Cheers! M2 Round 2 after someone posts so I can post more pics!
OK, another thread revival. ESS is releasing the "Crossbow" this month...pretty nice looking... * Ballistic 2.4mm high-impact polycarbonate lenses * Compliant with US Federal OSHA, ANSI Z87.1+, CE EN 166 and US MIL-PRF-31013 * Tri-Tech™ Fit technology achieves a universal fit with max comfort and zero pressure points * Andvanced ClearZone™ FlowCoat lens treatments eliminate fog inside and prevent scratches outside * DedBolt™ Lens Lock System keeps lenses secure under impact yet easy to swap * ESSOPTICS™ deliver distortion-free optical precision throughout the entire field of view * Interchangeable lenses * 100% UVA/UVB protection * Compatible with the ESS Rx Lens Carrier Insert and the ESS P-2B™ Rx Holder Kit * Includes 2 black frame sets w/Clear & Smoke Gray lenses, microfiber pouch and zippered hard case * Imported www.esseyepro.com/crossbow MSRP is about $95. p.s. Wow, I just noticed my post was exactly one year to the day of the last one!
Good point, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is named in honor of Navy Lt. Seymour A. Johnson, a Goldsboro native who died in an airplane crash near Norbeck, Md., on March 5, 1941 (Source). It may be the only Air Force base named in honor of a naval officer, but how many Navy bases are named after Air Force pilots?
Although I do appreciate your enthusiasm, most US bases are named after people. Scott AFB is named after the first enlisted person killed in an aviation crash (Corporal Frank S. Scott). Dyess is named after Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess, a native of Albany, Texas. Luke, MacDill, Beale, Keesler, McChord, Cannon, Hurlburt, Langley, Hickam...the list goes on. The Air Force's history is full of noble individuals who gave their lives for their country and their fellow airmen. Unfortunately, there just aren't enough bases to honor each and every one of them. Cheers! M2
True, it's more of a windbreaker/raincoat than a cold weather jacket. However, if you can find an old field jacket liner and someone to sew the buttons into the parka for you (wife or girlfriend preferably, but any alterations shop will do); it makes the jacket much more useful in cold weather. I did that with the old Gortex BDU parka and was amazed at how much warmer it was...
Obviously, someone wasn't happy with their AR purchase! https://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=140641947 Cheers! M2
Yeah, it is getting to be a sickness as I don't even have the paratrooper in my hands yet and I am already seriously thinking about picking up this local deal... I like to consider them "investments!" Cheers! M2
Well, I just had to have one of these for the collection... It's a Norinco SKS paratrooper. I know it was never used by the PLA, but I think they are sweet looking and distinctive enough from the other SKS rifles I have. Cheers! M2
For everyone, always know what's behind your intended target...the fun starts around 1:50...
Fog The PT709 is the slim, which is pretty much the same dimensions as the PT111 except slimmer as it is a single-stack. I have put around 150 flawless rounds of Monarch, Blazer and Federal through mine since getting it and where it is a little harder to control than the thicker PT111 I find it to be a very accurate and reliable gun so far. I say 'so far' as I have read on TaurusArmed.net that some folks are having problems with theirs, but I wonder if some of that is due to an inadequate cleaning before shooting (they come covered in cosmoline) or not using the proper technique which firing this type of gun (e.g. limpwristing it). Mine has quite reached the level of trustworthiness that my XD has achieved; but I think it is only a matter of time as so far it has performed exceptionally for me. For the price I am very sold on the Taurus and anyone looking for a good semi-auto in the $300-350 range I would strongly recommend both the PT111 and the PT709 Slim; but do your homework beforehand as others have not had the same experience that I have. And if you can make your way to San Antonio, I would be more than happy to let you shoot either or both of them! On a separate note, I have a line on a Norinco Paratrooper SKS and was wondering if anyone has owned/shot one. I like the shorter carbine nature of it and the one I am looking at is priced decently, and most of my research on them has been positive; but I would still like to hear any pros/cons from someone who has had firsthand experience with them. Oh, and I know the 'paratrooper' moniker is a misnomer; so I don't need to be educated on it! Cheers! M2
Maybe because the majority of Americans agree with what Wilson said (even if they think the timing and location was inappropriate) And irony? You want irony? Irony is that Wilson is being grilled about his comments (and people are even adding words to what he really said); but Kanye, Obama and Serena Williams ask that what they said should be ignored? I don't agree with Wilson's outburst as I thought it was disrespectful due to where and when it happened, but not the remark itself as I know it is tru. I also don't think he was any more wrong than what everyone else did. And Obama is never any more "off the record" than Bush ever was, and the press had no problems covering anything the latter said. By the way, TMZ.com has the audio of Obama's remarks, you just have to scroll down a bit.
Sorry, you are confusing this thread with Drew Carey's 101 Big Dick Jokes...
Must be all the recent rain we've been having...my brain is rusting! And it's too bad, as you're missing this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4RIBhQIkII (Johnny Carson and Jack Webb classic sketch) Cheers! M2
Ah, I see, use the 'media' tags instead of the 'url' ones! I knew that but for some reason forget it...thanks!