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T-bonez It's most likely lasted 60-100 years now, it'll probably outlast both you and I! Seriously, I have never heard of anyone shooting out the barrel of a Mosin. Honestly, it'll most likely pit out before it'll wear out. And I have a Finn M39 and love it. It's the Mosin the Russians should've made! Cheers! M2

I got it used from a bud for $250, plus another $80 for eight boxes of ammo (to include one box of JHPs). It had about 200 rounds down it without a single FTF/FTE. I hated my P3AT, but I have high hopes for the TCP! Cheers! M2

I knew it was bound to happen...I just snagged one of these tonight... It was a target of opportunity. I also got eight boxes of ammo for it, so I will see if my hatred for .380 was truly the Kel-Tec P3AT or if it's the round itself! Range report to follow. Oh, and tomorrow night I am shooting a Glock 22 (.40) with the SAPD. Should be fun. Cheers! M2

A little humor to start the week...an oldie but a goodie! Cheers! M2

T-bonez If you're cleared hot to get "one of each," then jump on it! Here's a old pic of my Mosin collection from about a year or so ago... As I said in my PM I've obtained a few more since then, Mosinitis can be very painful on the wallet! Cheers! M2

T-bonez You're the second person to ask me that this weekend! For your first Mosin, I'd recommend a "run-of-the-mill" 91/30 which can be had for about a hundred bucks either online or at a show. It should have the usual accouterments...dog-collar sling, bayonet (which will be a pain in the ass to remove it you install it), cleaning kit to include a rusting oiler can and a bolt take down and set up tool, and a double mag pouch. Then pick up about 100 rounds of 7.62x54R and shoot it a few times. Once you get your shoulder back into its socket, then you'll go to 7.62x54R.net and research all the other variants of Mosins available; at which point you'll send in your C&R 03 FFL paperwork and a check for thirty bucks to the ATF to which a month or so later you'll get your license to have them delivered straight to your doorstep. At this point, you'll send signed copies (do not sign the original!! ) to a list of online dealers who sell Mosins, and you'll start getting catalogs full of stuff you never knew you wanted and/or needed! But be warned, there is a serious health condition called "Mosinitis" (Google it) that involves an odd smell of cosmoline and the sudden disappearance of money from your wallet. Tell-tale symptoms include a constant need to watch Enemy At The Gates and a true understanding of this scientific comparison. Good luck with your decision, and may Ivan have mercy on your soul! Cheers! M2

WTF? Prince Charles doing a "titty-twister" on Catherine Zeta Jones?!? Can't say I blame him! Cheers! M2

Wiser words have never been spoken! I stand corrected!

I noticed it's been corrected. Eric at Progressive Specialties is a pretty good dude, and I wonder how this got past him as he's usually good at catching mistakes like that. His son was on this forum for a while, then went to UPT a few years back; I can't recall what he's flying these days... Cheers! M2

Actually, the Type A-2 was never specifically designed for bomber crews. In fact, they were more favored by fighter pilots during WWII because they had heat in their aircraft. Most bomber crews served in non-heated areas of their aircraft, thus wore heavier (and in some cases heated) clothing during missions. This is a great website on the history of the A-2: The Type A-2 Flight Jacket Web Page A little know factoid is that Hap Arnold canceled the contract for the A-2 in 1942 in favor of the newer cloth versions of the flight jacket! Cheers! M2

Twenty years ago today, the ground portion of DESERT STORM kicked off... to all who served! Cheers! M2

Worth a thread revival... Once someone replies to this thread, I'll post the rest of them... Cheers! M2

Even more 'WTF' than ever imagined!

Well, good news, Fehrenbach told The AP he is is being allowed to retire on 1 Oct... Aviator Fighting DADT Discharge to Retire Apparently he was notified in January that his request to retire with his rank and benefits intact was granted. The dude had nine Air Medals, and never "told" so there should have never been a case against him under DADT. I'm glad it all worked out for him! Cheers! M2

Honestly, given the new Army uniforms, I can see where it might happen...

No shit, commander's coins would mean a helluva lot more to folks if they didn't give them out to everyone they met! I schlep'd for a two-star for a while, and had to haul several bags full of his personal coins to Europe. It was really fun explaining to customs why I was carrying them, they acted like they were some hot commodity on the black market or something! What bit even more were the douchebags that asked me for one of the general's coins. If he wanted you to have one, he'd give you one himself you dumbasses! Hell, all you had to do was plant yourself somewhere along the line in the squadron during his grip-'n-grin, and he'd hand ya one! Yes, it's another hallowed tradition driven into near worthless triviality! Cheers! M2

I have on of the original (pre-lawsuit) GSG-5 and it's a jam-o-matic; but a buddy of mine picked up one of those S&W MP15-22s and loves it. I understand the newer AR-based .22s are much better than previous models that I think it was Colt put out. .22 "tactical" rifles are a blast when they work right, you can rip through tons of ammo and it ends up costing you like ten bucks. There's little recoil and it's great for younger/newer shooters as long as they understand they are still very lethal. One of these days I plan on taking my GSG to a gunsmith bud of mine to see what he can do, it was a lot of fun to shoot but very frustrating as we couldn't get through a magazine without numerous FTFs/FTEs. And the fact that they're much cheaper to tear holes in paper with makes them very desirable! Cheers! M2

Is that Dean Wormer? Toga! Toga! Toga!

From a bud of mine... Cheers! M2

Since it's still legal to post a link to the article, here it is... Airman accuses former comrade of false valor LaTorre Cheers! M2

IMPORTANT! Federal & American Eagle 45 ACP Recall If anyone has any, please check it! Cheers! M2

GP That's a pretty popular video amongst the Khyper Pass replica builders/collectors, and proof than anyone who gets their hands on an actual Khyber Pass clone of any kind should never actually attempt to shoot the damn thing! Cheers! M2

I can think of one good reason...

We were just discussing this yesterday (a group of retiree contractors), and most would have no problem with a reasonable increase such as being proposed. It is still a bargain as compared to what I’d be paying if I had health care through my company. However, any greater increase would have to result in an improvement in the services received. Dealing with the military health care system as a retiree is a pain in the ass, we are going through that drill right now with my wife and some days I honestly would rather spend the extra money and go off-base than deal with such buffoonery! Cheers! M2