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Victorinox Officer's Model edc. Also have a Rucksack that I sometimes carry on weekends.

I heat with wood, use about 4 cord/winter. If you're going to split wood by hand, and you are dealing with large rounds, the "Monster Maul" is good. A pipe handle that will never splinter or crack, and a wide, triangular head that doesn't get stuck in a round. Not sure if they still make them...

Thanks for thereplies, everyone. Appreciate the input. Sounds like I'd best develop a limp and carry a cane.

I'll be in the Chicago area this summer, can anyone advise on the local laws for non-residents carrying OC? I'll be in Naperville most of the time, but will be on some excursions into Chicago also. Moderator's Note: He's asking about carrying Pepper Spray (OC=Oleoresin Capsicum).

Thanks, guys. Appreciate the feedback.

I was part of a small group that gathered for a presentation by Rex Applegate many years ago. He talked about handguns that were designed with a proper grip/barrel angle for quick, accurate pointing. The Whitney was his best example.

Does anyone have any experience with the quality of current production Charter Arms revolvers? I know someone who needs a decent .38 snubby, and is on a budget. I know of a good deal on a stainless Charter Arms, but they will need to do some training with it and I want to be comfortable with the...

In 1984 we went to the LA Olympics. I got a straight grained oak 2x2 and had a wood worker friend draw knife it down to a stout walking stick. I finished it with linseed oil, added a crutch tip, and practiced baton techniques. Carried it through the venues with no problems.

Got an arsenal reconditioned M-N at Big 5 a couple of years ago. Darn things have a monotonous habit of going bang when you pull the trigger. I imagine there are still a few slinging lead in Afganistan.

Milt Sparks Leather used to make a high quality model, called the "Cold Comfort" It laced onto the buttstock, with a leather gusset to keep the eyelets from scratching the stock. You could also punch a hole in the gusset to fit over a stud for a sling swivel. They do have a web site, you might...

I use the Uncle Mike's Boot Grips on my M38, they are patterned after Craig Spegel's design, I prefer the checkering on the Boot Grips to the smooth finish on Spegel's wood versions.

I got one when they were relatively new, it's a keeper.

Worked with a Sheriff who had a satin nickeled CC, the grips were a reddish brown, with a slightly rough texture and a shiny finish.

If you plan to do much walking with it on , get the Rogers and Spencer...

I read a post in a gun forum, possibly THR, where the flyer went up to a Sky Cap, gave him a $20 tip, and told the Sky Cap he was going to check in with a firearm. The Sky Cap took him up to the ticket counter, to the side of the line, and confered with the ticket agent, staying with the...