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by penates
Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Das Boot
Replies: 26
Views: 2427

Re: MOVIES - Das Boot

There are two other ww2 first person sub books, one written about a Japenese sub and its exploits, and another about an American sub. I FORGET THE TITLES. Sorry about that, but the setting and time-frame is the same as Das Boot. Makes a great sequential read. Someone here is gonna have the titles. ...
by penates
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is a hypothetical for gun cranks and history buffs
Replies: 19
Views: 2072

Re: Here is a hypothetical for gun cranks and history buffs

Colt New Service in .455 eley, Win m1895 and Lewis LMG's in .303 enfield
by penates
Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Das Boot
Replies: 26
Views: 2427

Re: MOVIES - Das Boot

The authors name is Gunther Buchheim.
by penates
Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Historically correct movies
Replies: 98
Views: 9733

Re: OT - Historically correct movies

Here's a closeup photo of the safety catch, courtesy of Wikipedia: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/JohndeFresno/180px-Webley-Mk-IV-p1030102.jpg Now, in case my memory is foggy on this, and the above catch was merely the lever to allow the top break revolver to open. That latch is indeed the...
by penates
Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
Replies: 77
Views: 7976

Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?

My favorite is a s&w m10 with a 4 inch taper barrel.
by penates
Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 25
Views: 2749

Re: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power

From what I can tell the cz75 borrows from the SACM m1935a and the sig p210 more than the hipower.
by penates
Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. found a new favorite beer
Replies: 32
Views: 3663

Re: O.T. found a new favorite beer

I enjoy the Belgian beers like Corsendonk.
by penates
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 imp. ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: 30-30 imp. ?

It is a pretty common caliber in TC Contenders, gives you another 200 - 300 fps.
by penates
Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where have all the 30/30's gone?
Replies: 39
Views: 3955

Re: Where have all the 30/30's gone?

The 30wcf is the best all round chamber in a TC Contender. I like them so much I'll probably sell or trade my m94 classic for another one.
by penates
Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which bullet penetrates better on close range elk?
Replies: 20
Views: 2333

Re: Which bullet penetrates better on close range elk?

I have found the remington to be a bit softer out of my Ruger #1.
by penates
Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?
Replies: 50
Views: 6024

Re: POLITICS - Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?

I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB and was pulling weapons with my fire team down in the armory when the first plane hit. Went up to the office and saw the second plane hit. The whole base went into a serious lockdown.