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by Streetstar
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
Replies: 61
Views: 5240

Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle

I’ve thought about this a lot. I would, without question, grab my .30-30 before any other rifle if I needed one for such serious circumstances. I’ve not seen the need to shoot 400-500 yards except to hit rocks on the side of the mountain at the Whittington Center. When I’m riding hard against the b...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

The other reason we had gone bumming around on Sunday, I got some good news from the oncologist late Saturday. All the tests from the bone marrow biopsy were finally back. No Cancer! The issue is not a severe problem and easily treatable. :D Thats great news! I get nervous when folks close to my ag...
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

Ysabel Kid wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pm
Streetstar wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm Dogs are not nearly as impressed as i imagined them being
Doug - Rub some bacon on it and I bet those pups will be impressed! :lol:

LOL ! One of them has gotten plenty of bacon for sure in her lifetime !
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

Jason - you've had a bit of time to ponder that longslide -- did you bite on it? This is the critter i was mentioning earlier in the thread= today was the day i met the gent who had this for sale realizing it may be a tad gauche to discuss numbers --- but paid $475 -- had to drive from OKC to Tulsa ...
by Streetstar
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
Replies: 20
Views: 1252

Re: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE

Sounds interesting --- but (and i'm not always one to think practically , buuuuuut ) there's just so many ways to load the 45/70 - i wouldnt see the need -- but "need" has got nothing to do with it, i know - paraphrasing movie Unforgiven Little Bill: I was building a house - I dont deserve...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

I like the thought of a 1911 10mm but recently saw a video of Bill Wilson talking to Ken Hackathorn about this very topic. He is not a fan of 1911s in 10mm (as well as not being a fan of any semi auto pistol chambered for it for that matter) saying the 10mm is too high pressured of a round that bea...
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Replies: 7
Views: 323

Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...

Bill that 'extra' you are carrying around is called a War Bag, it will allow you to not starve to death when it hits the fan! :lol: I gotta look into these new fangled holsters... My G23 still lives in the *** leather I made for it 30 years ago! War bag - yes - if my BF dips below 14% i am going to...
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

My motorcycle riding buddy recently bought an RIA 1911 in 10mm. The first time out it became obvious that the ambidextrous safety contacted the knuckle of the trigger finger after a couple of shots, putting the gun out of action. I removed the right hand safety and the problem was resolved. It seem...
by Streetstar
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

:oops: The 10mm bug is real. There was an RIA (Armscor) in the gun case at my favorite dealership, secondhand for 175 less than a new one I went there yesterday, determined that if it was still there, I was going to take it home. I currently have a Glock 29 and 20. - Due to their light weight, they ...
by Streetstar
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house

Paul105 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:18 pm I

130gr Fed Hydra-Shok JHP "Personal Defense" PD357HS2 H …….. 1,416 fps avg (84 fps ES) -- two rounds
140gr Underwood Xtreme Penetrator (Philips head mono metal).. 1,422 fps avg ( 5 fps ES) -- two rounds


Holy cow ! That is bringing some serious smoke! :o :o :shock:
by Streetstar
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Replies: 5
Views: 536

Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the help ! I already have the rifle at my local gunsmith's giving it the once over as it seems like a project worth following up on if prices on Gunbroker for good condition originals are any indication. It needs an operating rod, a magazine and a handguard -- oh -...
by Streetstar
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Replies: 5
Views: 536

Mystery rifle - old military semiauto

Folks I have to say i am a bit befuddled at this old military rifle found when cleaning out a relatives house. I at first thought it was an SKS but then reconsidered as i thought it resembled an FN product last photo shows what looks to be a spring and some sort of gas ring just rattling around loos...
by Streetstar
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5546

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

Streetstar, if I wasn't 75 and in better health I would be across the pond and enjoying a taste of freedom for sure, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the very kind offer. My internet friendship with Levergunners all over the world means more to me than I can express in words... Politics ...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5546

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

[ The shotgun has not been used to repel boarders yet, but the backseat organization panels really got tested over the weekend when i went on a climbing/rappelling trip. Worked great, but observers stated it made the vehicle look too much like a "war wagon" or some LE type thing that woul...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

I love it dude! ……..the AR’s, rifle, handguns,mags,flashlight, knife…….. As we get older we get wiser, not necessarily smarter, but wiser. My suggestion is to buy an AR receiver new and have it registered as a handgun, then put a short barreled upper on it…..legal, for now anyway………..so do it befor...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 1492

Re: New member sign up issues?

saw a similar thread on ARFCOM - most of the conversation there seemed to be about our site

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Any- ... 47-549473/
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house

That 66-8 is a mighty handsome article, Doug. Let us know how she shoots, and what you plan to load it with for serious purposes. Would like to load it with hardcast 158's at perhaps a sneeze above .38+P velocities --- dont like the extra steps to clean the cylinders after firing a steady diet of ....
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house

The 66 got a little brother not too long ago - a 637 -- i actually wanted the exposed hammer on this one after having a 642 for a numbver of years Time to look for some Crimson Trace grips, and perhaps give the new gunsmith in town here in Moore OK some business installing stainless plugs in the &qu...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged

Kind of a belated update --- for general purpose use, i have settled on the below configuration as my favorite For me it is a paper puncher, -- the .308 barrel is a heavy contour, but i wouldnt call it a bull barrell - maybe "light varmint"? -- but the rifle as sits is pretty darn heavy co...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5546

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

More tinkering around with my overlanding setup --- the shotgun fits in pretty well, although due to a seriously wrecked left shoulder im about to give up on the pumpers and look for a Beretta A300 Patrol model or a 1301 if i can find a deal on one The shotgun has not been used to repel boarders yet...
by Streetstar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Well Jim…..I know a guy who told me he would run from a guy who had a .22! 🤣…….. I feel fine with a 38 Smith 642 with a speed loader. …….but I can head shoot a person from the hip……but there’s little to no crime to speak of here. Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a ...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

Re: New hunting rifle.

EG73 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am Finally got it sighted in. First group after at 100m with Remington 150gr corelokts.

Image


There’s nothing wrong with that at all!
by Streetstar
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 caliber j frame
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: .32 caliber j frame

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:36 pm
(But you can buy two Taurus 327s and have money left over for ammo at that price.)
so you can have a spare when the first one stops making loud noises when you pull the trigger ? :lol:
by Streetstar
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So...who is the actor ....
Replies: 5
Views: 894

Re: So...who is the actor ....

. LOL - today a 'liberal' told me I was by definition a 'racist' since I agreed with Trump as to Border Policy.... The connection to this thread...????? HERE is the guy I meant that Canadian cop reminded me of....(on the left)..... https://i0.wp.com/www.inthemoodforfilm.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/...
by Streetstar
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report - some new ones, some old ones
Replies: 1
Views: 262

Range report - some new ones, some old ones

Warning: no traditional levergun or revolver content -- but twas an icy night and i had cabin fever so i took some pistol caliber carbines and a couple of new pistols to the range to try out. I'll spare you the pics of the Glocks and their targets as they all look about the same and groups were unre...
by Streetstar
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 1786

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

So my two cents is that it was owned previously by a person who was not accustomed to single actions with heavy recoil. They tried chasing bullet strikes all over the paper I havent been shooting my more powerful stuff much lately -- and i consider a .357 Magnum pretty powerful ---- but a few night...
by Streetstar
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

J Miller wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:43 am

The 9422 I bought in '78 looks better than that aluminium wannabe.


but not at a $400 pricepoint.

Thats like saying

"Geez --- my tailored suit looks better then these loose fitting Dockers and Wal Marts pullover "
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 13
Views: 961

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

That looks older than the Remlin era

You might love those sites, who knows
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a binary trigger along with a half dozen 30 round P mags in the back seat of the Jeep plus my 38 in my pocket and usually a 1911 in the cup holder. And your buddy with the Taurus…..he fired all five shots without a mechanical issue?...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a binary trigger along with a half dozen 30 round P mags in the back seat of the Jeep plus my 38 in my pocket and usually a 1911 in the cup holder. And your buddy with the Taurus…..he fired all five shots without a mechanical issue?...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Oh, the “best” is not what I carry most of the time. Yep My favorite chambering for a handgun is .357 and I shoot 10 to 1 .38’s through them it seems —- but have carried a SIG 238 (sigs version of the Colt Mustang baby 1911 380) for years now. Or sometimes a Glock 26 but the baby Glock is considera...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

While it's great to see a new levergun introduced, I don't see it going anywhere without being something really different. Especially for that money. There are a LOT of leverguns out there already. Many of us here on this forum are using examples way over a hundred years old. I'm no business man, b...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Glad you're ok. Never point, deliberately or not a firearm at anything you do not intend to destroy. That's what probably saved many an accident from being a tragedy. Best wishes.... Will a band aid fix the window, duct tape! That'll do 👍🏻 It does have some blue tape over it like a scarlet letter u...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Replies: 10
Views: 763

Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"

Lol :lol: I was expecting the worst Like when I see a otherwise nice lever gun then look at the backside of a buttstock and someone has artistically carved a woodland scene into it Which is not bad if the price reflects it but typically these artists think that commands a $200 premium over what the ...
by Streetstar
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

I have never had an accidental discharge other than into my underwear. BUT I have had a Negligent Discharge. I was 23, just out of the military about 6 months, and was living at home while I got a job and began building my life. Everyone was out of the house and I spent an hour in front of my Mom's...
by Streetstar
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 8791

Re: A lot of Bull

Walt wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:28 pm Best way to stop a charging woman is to take away her credit card. Sound like bull?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Streetstar
Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

$3,500! No way is it worth anywhere near that. Agreed , but i think the $3500 model is just a "super duper special edition" -- from what i could see , the base model is $1275 still a chunk of change, but what isnt nowadays. OT , but you being a 10mm fan Steve, i was considering upgrading ...
by Streetstar
Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags
Replies: 15
Views: 1021

Re: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags

Tubular upper reminds me of a Sten or something.

Can probably pick up a Tisas or something similar for 4-500 for a dedicated lower for something like that
by Streetstar
Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

She's blonde, under the age of 40 and easy on the eyes -- she's allowed to wander the earth in blissful ignorance :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Streetstar
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

I hear ya. My lap top committed suicide a while back after imbibing just a little too much hooch! :shock: Thats not an uncommon thing either - was recently listening to a podcast with the wrestler Steve Austin (Stone Cold) - who describes the same thing. while one of his arms was in a sling after s...
by Streetstar
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Thank you gentlemen

As mentioned, I was nervous even mentioning this but thought —- I’ve been posting here for 15 years now and even met a handful of you guys’ ——-

It’s a sobering thought knowing that this is not a totally isolated incident and it’s happened to several of us also.
by Streetstar
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

If I'm wrong, OK, but it sure sounds like those guns are being stored in the Pelican case. I think that's a mistake. Old No7 Not long term storage, but it was just glocks, sigs and Sig branded 1911’s. The finishes on those can probably survive a few years at the bottom of the sea. My blued and nick...
by Streetstar
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

4t5 wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:32 pm I’m glad , only your pride was hurt.
Dont forget about the window and blinds :oops: :oops: (kidding)
by Streetstar
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

This one's a tough one to admit to, but if it helps just one person from ever making a similar mistake -- here goes Was having a good natured pistol discussion with an old Army buddy at my house a few nights ago It ventured into a "I dont get the allure of the 1911" discussion to which i f...
by Streetstar
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on EDC belts
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Re: Interesting on EDC belts

I like the money belt feature on some of the modern edc belts
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

It's just the leverguns I have an issue with as they all have a small, narrow butt-pad with a hard, sharp edge that digs into my shoulder setting off the soreness. So, I broke down and got a Caldwell 'sissy' recoil pad for my shoulder when I shoot them. It softens the impact of the sharp edges of t...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2047

Re: LaPierre resigns

I personally do not know this man. I don’t know if he is a good man or a bad man. I don’t know if he is being prosecuted/persecuted because he is effective or because he is crooked. So I won’t be casting stones. Pretty much how I feel too. What Six said about the growth in membership in the guys te...
by Streetstar
Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2047

Re: LaPierre resigns

Sixgun wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:15 am I’ve been a member since Feb. ‘73. We had a million members at that time and when Wayne took the helm he got us up to 5 million……

Those are darn solid numbers - dude was effective at what he was good at for a while for sure
by Streetstar
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

[ Gun shapes make a difference too. I have 4 45/70s that I have experimented with looking for best terminal performance, and they all love that 525 PileDriver . . . BUT the Marlin 1895 is OBNOXIOUS, while the others are meh in the recoil department. I once loaded Marshall's 325 Gr bullet in the 45/...
by Streetstar
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of belt notches
Replies: 24
Views: 1391

Re: Running out of belt notches

Good work all you former fatties!

I’m in the same camp. 11 months ago I jumped on the Semaglutide bandwagon. Lightest I’ve been in 15 years. Totally worth it