NWI INGO General Post Part 18 - Legal now!!

[Snapdragon]

Yeah was disappointed in some of the pricing. The wife and I believe they marked the prices up on some things so as to give the illusion something was 25 to 30% off. The ramset were 30% off and cheaper than what I could buy at Lowe's with my 10%. Will probably get some 22 cal pellets to test out accuracy at 20yds.

That is what they do with all of those closeout sales.

Lots of stores do that, and now Jewel and Stracks have jumped on that bandwagon. You know when they have those buy one get one or buy one get two free on meat? One time Jewel had Smithfield ribs for buy one get two free, but they were $12.99 a pound.

 

[Snapdragon]

New guy from Munster. Go say hi to him.

Region representing here!

15 year resident of Munster...I was able to escape the tyranny of Illinois in 2006. Needless to say, I love living in a gun friendly state. Have had guns for a while but got motivated recently and: Just ordered my first two suppressors last week. One for the rifles, one the pistols. And bought...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[marvin02]

Some reading about "the Region":

Northwest Indiana - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

www.chicagotribune.com

What's up with that? Where did the term 'Da Region' come from?

Something in the Region left you baffled or just plan curious? Times reporter Bob Kasarda does his best to find answers in this recurring feature. Email Bob at bob.kasarda@nwi.com to

www.nwitimes.com

 

[larcat]

Some reading about "the Region":

Northwest Indiana - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

www.chicagotribune.com

What's up with that? Where did the term 'Da Region' come from?

Something in the Region left you baffled or just plan curious? Times reporter Bob Kasarda does his best to find answers in this recurring feature. Email Bob at bob.kasarda@nwi.com to

www.nwitimes.com

Thanks for the links

 

[larcat]

Thanks for the links

@marvin02

That was interesting -- growing up in Chicago we always said "Northwest Indiana", "Gary" or "the Dunes." We'd come to the dunes park in the summer a fair bit, but I never heard "da region" before moving here.

 

[melensdad]

Da Region is a nod to our proximity to Chicago, and mimics Da Bears from the Ditka reign. Generally refers to the filthy infested and crime riddled “thug land” north of US30 between the state line and the Porter County line

The Region is more encompassing and includes the whole of Lake and Porter Counties. Some suggest North Newton is included in The Region. Others suggest (incorrectly) to extend The Region all the way East to Michigan City.

Generally we are looked down upon by most Hoosiers as Jedi’s raccoon loving influence casts a long dark shadow over the clean and uncorrupted lands that surround his native habitat north of 30.

 

[actaeon277]

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Region Rat

 

[Snapdragon]

I didn't know I was from the region until I went to Terre Haute for a theatre seminar in high school. They were scared of me for a minute. Fun times. There were so many Debbies that we all had to have nicknames. Mine was Short Sh** because I was, and still am, about five feet nothing.

 

[larcat]

Blythe's in Valpo had a winchester model 42 on the wall today -- really cool never seen one in the flesh before.

Handful of ARs still, including some braced pistols. Most of the handguns are gone and ammo was basically nonexistent.

*All the HM2 you could carry, but not a single round of 22lr.

 

[Ballstater98]

Blythe's in Valpo had a winchester model 42 on the wall today -- really cool never seen one in the flesh before.

Handful of ARs still, including some braced pistols. Most of the handguns are gone and ammo was basically nonexistent.

*All the HM2 you could carry, but not a single round of 22lr.

Don't suppose you caught the 42's serial number?

 

[larcat]

Don't suppose you caught the 42's serial number?

Funny, I though about snapping a pic but didn't.

I think it was 31xxx. Barrel assembly was darker blue than receiver but didn't look like a full recent reblue or anything.

Fore grip is what I think of as the "old style" model 12 cornhusker where it isn't really wider than the mag tube / doesn't flare out. Stock was the slightly sleeker "old style" that has a rounded pommel if that makes sense.

 

[Ballstater98]

Funny, I though about snapping a pic but didn't.

I think it was 31xxx. Barrel assembly was darker blue than receiver but didn't look like a full recent reblue or anything.

Fore grip is what I think of as the "old style" model 12 cornhusker where it isn't really wider than the mag tube / doesn't flare out. Stock was the slightly sleeker "old style" that has a rounded pommel if that makes sense.

Makes it a 1936.

 

[tv1217]

Does "The Region" just mean NWI? Only place I've seen/heard the term is on here.

Yes and it's stupid. Dumbass wannabe hoodrat white girls couldn't think of anything less generic than that. If you ever listen to 103.9 FM, they call themselves "The Rock of the Region"

 

[actaeon277]

Blythe's in Valpo had a winchester model 42 on the wall today -- really cool never seen one in the flesh before.

Handful of ARs still, including some braced pistols. Most of the handguns are gone and ammo was basically nonexistent.

*All the HM2 you could carry, but not a single round of 22lr.

I've thought about getting a Savage in HM2.

 

[Lushamania]

Blythe's in Valpo had a winchester model 42 on the wall today -- really cool never seen one in the flesh before.

Handful of ARs still, including some braced pistols. Most of the handguns are gone and ammo was basically nonexistent.

*All the HM2 you could carry, but not a single round of 22lr.

You and I may have crossed paths today! I went to the range at Blythe’s. I had a blast! I finally got to target practice with more than 50 rounds. I went through 125 rounds and my girlfriend 75. I tried to split the rounds evenly, but she was happy with the 75.

My grouping is getting better!

What is the general “break in“ period of new firearm? Are there anything I should know about care or maintenance when reaching that point?

I didn't know I was from the region until I went to Terre Haute for a theatre seminar in high school.

For me it wasn’t until I went down to college at IU that I found out about the term. I thought it was funny when my classmates told me about it.

@marvin02

That was interesting -- growing up in Chicago we always said "Northwest Indiana", "Gary" or "the Dunes." We'd come to the dunes park in the summer a fair bit, but I never heard "da region" before moving here.

The Dunes are our shining jewel here in the region! Growing up so close to the Lake with its beautiful sand dunes, I’ve missed being by a large body of water (when I was down at college in Bloomington and a year in Indy).

 

[larcat]

You and I may have crossed paths today! I went to the range at Blythe’s. I had a blast! I finally got to target practice with more than 50 rounds. I went through 125 rounds and my girlfriend 75. I tried to split the rounds evenly, but she was happy with the 75.

Did you two walk out with man sized silhouette targets all shot up?

 

[Ballstater98]

Left this review today for Armory 219:
Brought in my B&T GHM9 (2nd owner) for a little TLC. I didn't have the time right now to take care of failures to feed & a ridiculously heavy safety lever. The binding extractor was repaired, & the safety selector tension is now smooth as silk & positive. Glad there is a service now in the area, with an incredible turn around time, for those of us juggling a full plate.



Plus, brought back the neighbor's 1/2 beef & whole hog and my 1/2 beef and 1/2 hog this morning. For those curious about market price: $1.10 lb beef & $.42 lb hog.

 

[Ballstater98]

I know I've posted a similar one, but if you are looking to save money & start working toward a fund and finding a farmer, here is the straight poop. My Dad is booked for 4 years out at the locker if that tells you anything about getting slots:
Brought back the neighbor's 1/2 Angus beef & whole hog & my 1/2 beef and 1/2 hog this morning. For those curious about market price: $1.10 lb beef & $.42 lb hog.

Processing costs vary by specifics, but in full disclosure I'll share my neighbor's red meat costs for the entire year:

His beef weighed 1265 at 1.10/lb. So, his half came to $695.75. He ended up getting a "smaller" whole hog. 270lbs @ $0.42/lb =$113.40 Processing/packaging: $680.25 Other than that, coolers and a deep freeze and an initial investment.

 

[Wild Deuce]

Anyone here interested in a one day road trip in a few weeks? I want to get out to Wolcottville for some extended range shooting. I want to get some dope on a couple guns and with no access to private land around here, a road trip is in order.

I will be going no matter what but company is always nice. No tactical tuxedo needed. Nothing high stress. Bring your best lead slinger and a box of ammo. Looking at some time just after winter breaks unless you want to get some data during a cold snap, I'm game. PM me if interested. We can start planning.

 

[Ballstater98]

My buddy's range is out to a quarter mile, but Young's is tempting. Need to check with the wife's schedule. Would this be a Saturday trip?