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I think in a lot of cases members remain around and read the sites, but no longer are actively involved in collecting or restoring milsurps. The market dried up, prices soared and many simply gave up. It is the same way with many different forums and not just gun related. Also a lot of us early members are aging and no longer actively shooting but do check in to see what is being posted about. The younger generations have no interest.

Wishing you a rapid and full recovery with that arm. I'm sure you know that you must take the time to let things heel. What will seem like eternity healing will be the best time you could spend. You don't want to go through another surgery to fix things a second time. Take care, heal up and thank the Lord for the surgeon's ability to repair the damage.

Tisas web site does show MecGar as the producer of their mags. I've not had any issues with mine but that isnt a help for you. I've used my Rock Island mags as well. I do only fire fmj round nose so that may be why I haven't experienced issues.

Here's hoping that all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year. If your traveling be safe out there. Best wishes to you all.

I just did some searching about P Bill and found where he posted on gunboards in March of this year. There is a post over there about what ever happened to the site. It died a slow death but ultimately was finally ended due to tha lack of anymore milsurps. According to Bill the lack of having anymore milsurps available and high prices the days of good deals were no longer to be found.

I have to say that I like the tisas as much, if not more, than the rock islands. Don't think you can have just one. Fine shooters.

Do you remember $16.00 u fixims from Century. How about excellent condition Romanain m44s for $54.00? Those were in as mew condition. Better yet 8mm ammo, new production soft point for 6.00 a box. How about pissing off parrolox Bill with pictures of a mauser clamped in a vise with hacksaw in hand. Instant banning from sight. Remember that Tony? Ahh the days gone by, but I sure wouldn't trade em. We do seem to be the few survivors. It's been a great ride my friends.

So many things have changed in the last 18 years or so. I believe I came around in 2005. As has been mentioned the surplus market has gone away. Also we have lost some folks due to their passing. Others are afraid to discuss their projects or collections. Still many others were lost when the site was forced to change hosts. I miss the old days we had and the constant input about projects and such. We were all like one big family in the early days, for sure. Sadly time takes its toll on most everything and our group is no exception. I still make daily stops to see what's new and will miss that. To all that are still around take care, be safe and be thankful for the times we've had. It's been good to be here.

I just did a google search and a couple of different sites show him as still living at a seirra st address. One claims to have been verified August of 2023. I have never been able to find any obit. Probably not accurate but could be right. I auppose its possuble that he is just not well from the cancer and no longer responding. The search results do show multiple contact numbers and email.

Good old fashion lesson in why you dont steal. If the beating didn't teach him maybe the public display of the video will. I'd say there's a good chance that fellow will find a different store in the future. Problem is though that the store employee will probably get arrested while thief goes free.

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's always hard to lose one of the good folks. His memories will be with you always.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Have a Happy New Year as well.

And you can bet your ass the balls would freeze off a brass monkey before he could make it back inside. You'd piss icicles in that weather.

Ain't that the pot calling the kettle black.

I wouldn't bank on that. That's my 2 cents worth

I do agree with you guys. I dont like women having tattoos. They are in my view a degrading thing. I also think that we all make choices that later don't turn out the way we plan. I am more against multiple piercings and chains and such connecting them. It's easy to look and see who I wouldn't want to date. I'd leave them for those that do find them attractive. Thankfully the pond is full of fish. We just need one that cuts wood, cleans fish, thinks hoppes #9 is a cologne for men and can change the plugs in our pickup. Also, it wouldnt hurt if they looked like Olivia Newton John in the movie Grease. Now thats funny, I don't care who you are.

I guess in all fairness having tattoos stamped on ones body isnt all that different than any of the things most of us did in our youth and early adulthood. Granted they are pretty much permanent fixtures though. Body piercings, long hair, pink or blue hair, gothic dress are a few more examples. How many parents and older folks were fond of flower children, pot smoking and free love. Oh yah, there were also the nudist colonies. Of course, I'm not admitting to any of that stuff, but thinking about it has caused me to think weve all had our moments. And, in most cases freaking people out led us to more of the same kind of actions. I guess for me at least the only thing that has changed is that I grew older and more conservative. Now where did I leave those inscents?

Apparently from the looks of some of them, they will do it over and over again and don't care who sees them

If you could only have one firearm, what would you choose? Would it be a rifle, shotgun or handgun? Large caliber or small? And of course, what would be the neccessary criteria for your choice? I know this can bring up a multitude of reasons for your personal choice and will be somewhat different for each of us. Also, what we answer now might be totally different than it would have been 10 or 20 years ago. I just thought it might be interesting to see what your thoughts were on this. For me I guess I would have to choose a small bore shotgun, probably double barrel, with one barrel sporting number 6 or 7-1/2 shot and the other buckshot or slug. All around versitility.

Morale and religious are two words that are being systematically removed from society. Not just in the United States but pretty much world wide. Seems this is not a new problem. I can't tell you how long it has been happening but I can tell you I'm quickly approaching 70 and as far back as I remember things have been on a downhill slope. People now days think they are intitled to what ever they want and that they should be able to take it. They see no consequences for illegal or immoral activity. Law enforcement has little power over this anymore. If they arrest the courts release. Neighbors pretty much turn a blind eye out of fear for retaliation. Instead of trying to correct the course of society it seems evil is encouraged and law abiding, God fearing people are punished for speaking out. There's a lot of things to fix and few who want to try.

While it is true the shootins have escalated so have knife attacks, running groups down with cars, pushing people in front of trains, etc. Folks are just plain out of control. If we take away all their weapons we will be left with nothing. In other words those that wish to kill will find a way.

Louisville area around the state lakes and the surrounding area have hundreds of them. They are getting well populated state wide. There used to be one that went to downtown Papillion every day until someone hit and killed it. I've had them follow me single file while I was on a riding mower out here in the country near the Platte river. They can be quiet inquisitive. Glad they are here though.

Schlitz was one beer I could not make myself drink. I was a loyal drinker of Falstaff until it was no more. Honestly, I don't think I ever found anything to replace it. Beer drinking was never the same after Falstaff's demise. I certainly drank my share of others anyway.

My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your sister in law. Celebrations of life are becoming a more common occurence these days. Keep up the good work on St. Bubba my friend.