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by piller
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Replies: 26
Views: 360

Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday

Glad you are all unharmed.
by piller
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lack of light
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Re: Lack of light

Over 4 minutes of total coverage here. OK.
by piller
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one Blackhawk
Replies: 51
Views: 1256

Re: Just one Blackhawk

Another vote for the .45 Colt/.45 ACP dual cylinder 4 5/8ths version. Mild to Wild.
by piller
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a Marlin 336 Beauty
Replies: 16
Views: 551

Re: Found a Marlin 336 Beauty

Mossyoak1957 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:42 pm Here's one I got in 2016 with my Marlin 336 SC in .32 Spl Sow 305LB. dressed.
Not sure I want to see her undressed.
by piller
Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
Replies: 27
Views: 539

Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN

My 4 5/8ths Ruger likes the .45 ACP. It does well with anything, but .45 ACP is where it does best.
by piller
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIA M200
Replies: 11
Views: 459

Re: RIA M200

The left hand twist rifling is what makes me think it was Colt's old machinery. Looks backward to me.
by piller
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Update on the CoVid vaccine toxicity...
Replies: 6
Views: 215

Re: Updaet on the CoVid vaccine toxicity...

I have had about 50 TIAs and 1 major stroke from the Covid vaccine causing blood clots. Currently have a loop loop recorder implanted to prove that I am not having phantom A-Fib episodes. What are you taking for the clots? Brilinta is the only blood thinner I can take. Warfarin cannot be controlled...
by piller
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIA M200
Replies: 11
Views: 459

Re: RIA M200

Quality appears good. The left hand Colt twist to the rifling is interesting. It feels good in my hand, but it has become PillHer's. The cost is only about $300, and it locks up solid.
by piller
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIA M200
Replies: 11
Views: 459

RIA M200

Recently got a RIA M200 .38 Special. A clone of the Colt Police Positive, and made on the old Colt machinery. PillHer really likes it.
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The group almost on the X is hers. 6 shots. I bought it for myself. It is hers now.
by piller
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....
Replies: 11
Views: 468

Re: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....

That is more than I want to try. No, I would never tell anyone that they should not get a firearm like that. Want it? Get it!
I am glad someone shoots stuff like that.
by piller
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Update on the CoVid vaccine toxicity...
Replies: 6
Views: 215

Re: Updaet on the CoVid vaccine toxicity...

I have had about 50 TIAs and 1 major stroke from the Covid vaccine causing blood clots. Currently have a loop loop recorder implanted to prove that I am not having phantom A-Fib episodes.
by piller
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway has .480 Ruger brass
Replies: 5
Views: 244

Re: Midway has .480 Ruger brass

.480 is a lot of fun.
by piller
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway has .480 Ruger brass
Replies: 5
Views: 244

Re: Midway has .480 Ruger brass

I need to get some more.
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
Replies: 61
Views: 5460

Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle

No experience with using the 30-30 as an antipersonnell device. It works pretty well on deer. I don't know many people who are as tough as a deer.
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bill Jordan video
Replies: 11
Views: 586

Re: Bill Jordan video

I am proud of her for understanding that it was an accident.
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
Replies: 7
Views: 432

Re: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...

That rap battle was funny.
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 944

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

Had an Irish Terrier who chewed cords. Burns in her mouth didn't stop her.
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ya gotta laugh!
Replies: 3
Views: 226

Re: Ya gotta laugh!

Good one!
by piller
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: My 'pronouns' are ...
Replies: 5
Views: 316

Re: My 'pronouns' are ...

I identify as LGBFJB. Let's Go Brandon... I am sure you get the rest.
by piller
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1708

Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun

Working at an independent Pharmacy now. Love it. We are contracted with a couple of pain management Doctors. Doctor G is pretty good about keeping his patients where they can function. Extreme pain makes it hard to think, focus, or even do much else.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The rest of the world never respected Trump....
Replies: 3
Views: 926

Re: The rest of the world never respected Trump....

I identify with the LGBFJB crowd. Buyed'im is not fit to hold office.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
Replies: 12
Views: 2167

Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house

A RIA M200 somehow joined my little herd. Left hand twist rifling. It is a modern idea of the classic. Has a transfer bar.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: I thought they were almost all DEMOCRATS...
Replies: 2
Views: 684

Re: I thought they were almost all DEMOCRATS...

Never met anyonw who was KKK.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 1327

Re: Back From South Africa

I huntrd in yhe Limpopo Province with Chris Troskie.. it was a lot of fun.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire

Have not been out there. Hope that dinosaur outside of Canadian is OK.
by piller
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1817

Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy

I haven't voted yet. I might wear my Gadsden Flsg tshirt.
by piller
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .300 Blackout
Replies: 39
Views: 2135

Re: .300 Blackout

My Wife did well with the M16A1 in basic. She prefers the AR15 in 300 BO to the 30-30. Not a lot of real world difference.
by piller
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3235

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Xanax is not a good idea for me. That family of medications makes me angry for no reason. Took an hour to wake up after the procedure. The Anesthesiologist laughed when I said it would take.a while. He said 15 minutes MAX. Seeing your first medical Zebra is a bit of a surprise to most. He also dismi...
by piller
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3235

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Had a TURP in November. Glad I did. Tamsulosin and Proscar failed me.
by piller
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860
Replies: 10
Views: 505

Re: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860

Glad you had fun.
by piller
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney
Replies: 7
Views: 447

Re: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney

May GOD give him a special place to rest and relax. He has earned some forgiveness by his selflessness.
by piller
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go ahead and laugh
Replies: 21
Views: 1359

Re: Go ahead and laugh

Bill, accuracy and enough power and penetration are nothing to laugh at. Glad you like it!
by piller
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone have experience with the SAR 2000?
Replies: 2
Views: 263

Does anyone have experience with the SAR 2000?

I know it is sort of a clone to the CZ75, and similar to the P35 Hi Power. It feels great in my hand, and I am trying to find a reason to not get one. Around $500 in the Atwoods near me.
by piller
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)
Replies: 9
Views: 658

Re: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)

Sounds as if it is plenty good for your needs.
by piller
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 1579

Re: New hunting rifle.

The 30-06 is a great cartridge. You can take a lot ot different game with it.
by piller
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic: the .44 Russian
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: A classic: the .44 Russian

Good accuracy is one of life's pleafures which can be passed down for generations.
by piller
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 1040

Re: I found this veeery interesting

The most powerful and the fastest bullets are rarely necessesary
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Be Prepared..." ;-)
Replies: 3
Views: 474

Re: "Be Prepared..." ;-)

At 61, my wife might be annoyed if pregnant again.
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paul Harrell hasn't much time
Replies: 19
Views: 2263

Re: Paul Harrell hasn't much time

May he be free from pain.
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1019

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

My last vote for Governor was FOR Greg Abbott.
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
Replies: 14
Views: 1133

Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research

I do not really understand what silence is. I can put plugs in and muffs on and still hear the whine of a table saw every second of the day.
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering the terror of leprosy
Replies: 5
Views: 438

Re: Remembering the terror of leprosy

Hands off to those who took care of the victoms.
by piller
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
Replies: 25
Views: 1966

Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?

I don't want to be shot with anything, thank you very much. That said, I am not expecting anyone who is not high to stay put and absorb several bullets. High perpetrators are a different issue.
by piller
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6226

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

I am not a fan of 9mm, but therr ase sone light slim ones which hide well for me. Never been in a gunfight as a civilian, so I don't have any personal experience to use. I need to look for a good holster for my Smith & Walther P99 compact. It is 40S&W, and puts all 50 in the dark circle at 1...
by piller
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2130

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

Glad you weren't injured.
Jeff Cooper once shot the glass window with the dials on his gas meter. It happens to everyone sometime.
by piller
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 8997

Re: A lot of Bull

Glad you are ok. I read an interesting article the other day of a guy that had a neighbor that was alway very slow to remove his livestock once he told them they were on his place. He decided to run them into his on squeeze chute and decorated the cattle by using bleach and putting different WORDS ...
by piller
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
Replies: 19
Views: 1325

Re: 350 legend in a revolver

At the Dallas Safari Club show last Friday, I was told at the Freedom Arms booth that shooting a .38 Special in a .357 Mag chamber would cause rust in the chamber and ruin the cylinder. Has anyone on here ever experienced that?
by piller
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 1945

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

I did DNA testing. One of the companies told me that I lacked some genes that were necessary. Another has refused my swab because they say it is not human. The one that accepted me told me that my ancestry was English, Scottish, Welsh, Hungarian, Jewish, and Italian. That does not fit at all with fa...
by piller
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
Replies: 28
Views: 2047

Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother

A few fears ago, 86er was messing with a 44 Special for hunting. I do not recall what loads he was using, nor what his conclusions were. I wonder how the Ruger GP100 5 shot 44 Special handles. It looks a bit meatier than some. As far as damage from getting shot, I do not want to find out.
by piller
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
Replies: 19
Views: 1325

Re: 350 legend in a revolver

Sounds as if the 357 Max was a victim of bad publicity. Never knew anyone who had one, but it sounds as if the bad reputation is not deserved.