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by Chris6424
Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: This Is Why You Always Keep One In The Chamber...
Replies: 6
Views: 3630

Re: This Is Why You Always Keep One In The Chamber...

Looks like Mario battered the other driver's fist with his face!
by Chris6424
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Gunsmith
Replies: 7
Views: 2853

Re: Gunsmith

Novaks? They'll machine a dovetail (for their sights only) for $50.

Novaksights.com
by Chris6424
Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Handguns - Auto Loaders
Topic: Sig 226 Upgrades
Replies: 6
Views: 4289

Re: Sig 226 Upgrades

That must have changed recently. I sent in a 220 about 3 months ago, shipping both ways was included. Did you call directly? I spoke to Sig CS rep Brenden Bentz 603-610-3000.
by Chris6424
Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Handguns - Auto Loaders
Topic: Sig 226 Upgrades
Replies: 6
Views: 4289

Re: Sig 226 Upgrades

FYI, Sig also offers the "Sig Service Package" whereby they will refurbish the gun, clean it, replace all worn parts, and install night sights, all for $150. Shipping is free, both ways. A hell of a deal.
by Chris6424
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What you invest in?
Replies: 24
Views: 10497

Re: What you invest in?

If you're retiring in the near future, you do not want agressive investments! You may as well go to the Casino and take your chances. Annuities come with a lot of fees, are hard tounderstand, and pay very high comissions to their brokers. It is also a product devised by insurance companies, snake oi...
by Chris6424
Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share
Replies: 34
Views: 22753

Re: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share

$4000 for a conventional crown to restore a broken tooth seems excessive
by Chris6424
Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share
Replies: 34
Views: 22753

Re: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share

In my experience, insurance never has any dental implant placement or implant restorarion coverage
by Chris6424
Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share
Replies: 34
Views: 22753

Re: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share

Lilwoody- $4000 is about the going rate for a single implant and implant criwn). $2000 for the surgical fee, $2000 for the implant crown.) $290 for an implant crown is impossible, the component and lab fee required to fabricate and machine mill an implant retained crown is far in excess of $290. The...
by Chris6424
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share
Replies: 34
Views: 22753

Re: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share

If you can retain a few natural teeth you'll be better off. The natural teeth that remain serve as a guide for replacing missing teeth, as well as serving as vertical stops for maintaining a comfortable chewing position. (ie, neither overclosed or underclosed when chewing)
by Chris6424
Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share
Replies: 34
Views: 22753

Re: Full implant teeth (not dentures). If you did it please share

Fish- yes, lots of preventive maintenance (cleanings) and taking care of small cavities(even though they may not be symptomatic) before teeth break or start to hurt. If you only seek dental treatment when something is hurting then every visit will be a disaster.