Hookemdown.

And it doesn't have to be able to shoot 3.5''. 3'' is enough as far as I'm concerned. Any info on the inertia system (on the Benelli's, Stoeger's and Franchi's) vs. gas systems? I've heard that the Benelli's kick more than normal gas systems but recoil really isn't a factor for me.

Isn't the 3901 a different gun than the Urika. http://www.berettausa.com/products/3901-citizen-synthetic/ I wish it came in camo...But the turkey's haven't seen to notice my black 870 yet so i might go with the black and save a few $$.

The gun will mainly be used for turkey hunting, but it'll get light use for doves, clays, and potentially waterfowl (if I ever make that jump). Right now, I'm leaning towards: *Semi Auto *26'' Barrel *Synthetic (preferably camo) stock I'm a lefty, but I've been shooting right handed guns all my life. It's something I'm used to, but I would like to eventually own a lefty gun. I've been looking at the Rem 1100/1187 Mossberg 930, Franchi I12, Stoeger M2000, Beretta 3901 etc. Naturally, I won't know which gun is "the one" until I get my hands on it at the range, but I wanted a little insight first. Thanks guys

Leatherman Wave. I just bought my dad a Super Tool 300 to keep in his truck. That thing is a monster.

I study ring species in my spare time. I'm a geek.

I've missed you, friend.

Internet memes are going to ruin the world.

I've got 8 left as well...

This is a fishing site! Everyone votes Republican remember?

This is also true.

He is a person, just like you. It may be "uneasy" at first, but you'll quickly acclimate. Most people who are antigay or whatever are that way because they stereotype an entire group of people without ever actually meeting them. Get to know him. Don't treat him any differently than you would anyone else. In the end it will be a non-issue. Tip: There are more LGBT friendly people in college than there are LGBT haters. There will also be more democrats than conservatives. It comes with the territory. Open your mind to new things (don't do drugs) and just go with it. The most important "learning" you will do in college will come outside of the classroom.

We got a few days off, but it wasn't "recommended" that you ventured off by our self far away from camp. That being said, the journey itself was an exploration. The road that goes by the village was basically made by the guys we were with about 5 years ago. Their Land Cruiser is the only vehicle that has ever made it into the village. We also went off on horseback a few (I think seven?) times to the neighboring villages. Some of them were extremely remote. It took an hour just to get water. We even had a 30 minute climb up a nearby mountain (the village was in a valley) just to go use the bathroom. But I must say...that was the most scenic poop I've ever had. On the day before we were scheduled to leave, a blizzard started brewing...so we had to evacuate a day ahead of time. One of the two vehicles broke down...so most of the team left for Semonkong (a bigger village about 2 hrs away) on horseback. I stayed with a few South African guys to help load up the stuff. Our trip outta there consisted of a little 4x4ing, hiking (a few of the guys walked through the blizzard back to camp...it was pretty legit), and an emergency plane ride out of Semonkong before the blizzard really set in. All in all...it was an amazing trip. I can't wait to go back.

I was in Lesotho for 2 weeks and in Cape Town for 2 weeks. When we were in Lesotho we alternated between living in an old abandoned hospital building and huts. Needless to say, it was quite cold (temps in the 10's and 20's). The huts were amazingly warm...some of them had this homemade concrete floor, but most of the floors were a dung/straw mixture. They were extremely well made. They had crude furniture...everything was real simple. Mostly everything was metal (imported) or made out of the mud/straw cement stuff, as trees are very rare in the region (it's actually illegal to cut trees down...I think).

This summer I went on a mission/humanitarian trip to Semonkong and Ha Bati, Lesotho. (It's a little country in the middle of South Africa) After seeing Root Beer's pics of the AT, I thought I'd post a few pics of my trip. It's a beautiful country, and the people live a simpler (sometimes better) life.