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by Streetstar
Sun May 10, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burris FastFire Red Dot Scope - use on vintage guns
Replies: 17
Views: 1336

Re: Burris FastFire Red Dot Scope - use on vintage guns

results count --- go for it! I don't know if i would drill any extra holes for one, but if i could get a mount using existing holes --- i would
by Streetstar
Sun May 10, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk
Replies: 16
Views: 2025

Re: Elk

Sixgun wrote: Nice pics Danny! You sure play in some nice country.--------------Sixgun


Yes, yes he does. Makes my mind wander. Great pics
by Streetstar
Sat May 09, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Replies: 53
Views: 3914

Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?

That barrel looks shorter than the Commander-size to me. Yeah, looks more like Officer size to me. Durn it Streetstar, yer gonna convince me I NEED another 1911... :lol: Best i can tell, the barrel is roughly 3.5" from chamber entrance to the tip . Now i am confused and dont know whether that ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 08, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Replies: 53
Views: 3914

Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?

Well, hate to resurrect such an old thread, -- but this is a proper epilogue for the title i guess. But it came at a price. My Springfield GI, while it chewed a hole through the 10-ring at 15 yards easilly , did so with frequent failure - to -chambers and failures to return to battery. It was taken ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 08, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - the new AR-15 upper I would like to have
Replies: 7
Views: 515

Re: OT - the new AR-15 upper I would like to have

Read a test on that in a recent Shotgun News ---- 1175 minus the receiver :shock: :o Looks likje a capable toy, but shouldn't give Barnett too much trouble at that price
by Streetstar
Fri May 08, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
Replies: 69
Views: 10478

Re: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY

I am in the "love it" category !

Cant post any examples because i don't have one yet, but i am one who really likes the contrast and flashiness of the Turnbull CCH's. That Stevens on the first page with the Tiger Stripe pattern also makes me swoon
by Streetstar
Wed May 06, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bought my Dad's Xmas present today !
Replies: 19
Views: 1175

Re: OT - Bought my Dad's Xmas present today !

I passed on an 375 H&H #1 in favor of an EBR a few months ago in a post-election fit of pain and shame :oops: :oops:


stupid stupid stupid stupid


i'd almost rather have one in 223 so i could shoot it a ton too though (hell, why not both since i am in fantasy land right now)
by Streetstar
Tue May 05, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a bargain!- 1886
Replies: 39
Views: 2472

Re: What a bargain!- 1886

Hey, it's not me. He's wearing something other than a slipper! :lol: See, if he had slippers on when he took that photo, he'd have more blood flow to the brain. It would have lead to a much more realistic BIN price. Has to be the shoes... :wink: That shoe looks like it has spent some time tromping ...
by Streetstar
Mon May 04, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newest Acquisitions
Replies: 16
Views: 1269

Re: Newest Acquisitions

I go to H and H occasionally too DBW. I have a serious man crush on the 3rd generation SAA's they have in the glass case in front of the reloadin' shop. Little short barrelled 3.5" "shop keeper's" gun , a 4 3/4 incher and a 5.5" one , all in case colors with matching grips ------...
by Streetstar
Mon May 04, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT_ What Do You Carry In Your Truck.......
Replies: 25
Views: 2453

Re: OT_ What Do You Carry In Your Truck.......

Hmmmmmm --- i have a crew cab 3/4 ton, so i have tons of room for things! I keep a lint brush, tire pressure gauge, couple of cd's, a bunch of spare change and a pile of old receipts! :lol: I think there's a pocket knife in there too if the bad times -- Seriously though, I have an old K-5 affectiona...
by Streetstar
Mon May 04, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 re-blue special order winchester rifle?
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: 1894 re-blue special order winchester rifle?

. He comes back with 94 AEs are bringing close to 800.00, how can a special order, 1915, 1894 rifle bring just a100.00 dollars more even if it is redone. If he is seeing $800 for 94AE's, he is in the wrong store or on the wrong web site. Maybe if it was in 444 or something, but i recently passed up...
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
Replies: 52
Views: 3516

Re: Fords new Jeep Y J

Guncranks, Ain't it somethin' how Jeep owners, like colt-winchester-marlin-remington-s&w-ruger owners can get allfully defensive about their AMERICAN made purchases. I absolutely refuse to buy anything unless its made right here in the good 'ole U.S. of A. :D ---------------------Sixgun (funny ...
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
Replies: 18
Views: 1508

Re: Mossberg/Revelation

Thanks Mesc :D I almost bought one of those a couple of months ago ! Just a rough shooter, but i am glad i passed --- it looked like it had potential, but if it is not compatible with MArlin replacement parts, i did the right thing for me ! I am thinking about buying a Glenfield now though -- nut at...
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
Replies: 52
Views: 3516

Re: Fords new Jeep Y J

17 k price point, with a diesel, would put that in my garage ! The Jeep Liberty has a diesel version, maybe it is A similar engine ----- alas, me thinks it will be as ont of the other posters said, --- much more than 17k by the time it gets imported
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
Replies: 18
Views: 1508

Re: Mossberg/Revelation

Is it a lever action? The only Revelation i have seen was a pistol grip Marlin 336 re-badged as a Revelation in 30/30
by Streetstar
Fri May 01, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

Re: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH

Can't be a real ranch, I'm guessing it's one of those hobby farms. Definitely a reflection of the owner. What did Forrest say? "Stupid is as stupid does" my guess too ------- 50 head, a couple of dogs and a "cute" name. I'd be embarrassed for my mother to come visit me with a si...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
Replies: 25
Views: 3111

Re: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee

Time to fire up the mystery machine so we can get to the bottom of this one !!

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SSSSHHHHRROOOOBY DOO !!!

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by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
Replies: 29
Views: 1683

Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?

Old Ironsights wrote:Hey, at least MY movie gun is available off-the-rack at your neighborhood S-Mart.

Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart!

"Gimme some sugar baby" :lol:
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
Replies: 29
Views: 1683

Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?

The Shiloh Sharps Selleck had in "Quigley Down Under" or the Henry Robert DuVall used in "Lonesome Dove". I would pick this one too for greatest movie rifle of all time --- it does technically have a lever, --- i just interpreted the OP's intention of lever guns being magazine f...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
Replies: 29
Views: 1683

Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?

# 1 ) case colored 1876 model in .45-60 as used in "Crossfire Trail"

# 2 ) big ring model 92 SRC
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing - Update
Replies: 16
Views: 1237

Re: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing

did they send you some pics before you bought it? They have a ton of model 94's on there -- good prices too !
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
Replies: 25
Views: 3111

Re: Value on a Winchester?

I hope your in a position to take it off his hands if or when he decides to sell it -- sounds like a nice rifle Gun Broker prices are around $1000 average it seems --- the .218 Bee calibre might add a couple hundred to it if someone wants that. Nice, turn of the century examples fetch a bit more, ob...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers
Replies: 6
Views: 580

Re: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers

I've got a couple of those things myself (lower receivers) and am just waiting for the public to quit buying Sam's Club type numbers of the things so i can get a couple of uppers. Since i have a .223 AR, and a 223 AR pistol now, i think these 2 spare receivers will be reserved for something cool May...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
Replies: 51
Views: 5526

Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?

--- cannot replace my dad's model 94 , even if it is a rather mundane Ranger model. But in reality, a quick trip to GB and a fresh credit card could get me several duplicates of his easily enough. His 20 gauge Model 50 shotgun would be a bit harder to replace Other than those 2, the rest can be dupl...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Theft & Armed robery
Replies: 32
Views: 2042

Re: OT: Theft & Armed robery

stay safe ---- you are not alone. My mother has lived on 5 acres for 30 years and recently had a break in as well as several flat bed utility trailers stolen from the yard (they were mine---- i was more annoyed about the break in than the trailers though--) I am glad she was not home -- but not much...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever
Replies: 17
Views: 1463

Re: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever

Well, just shooting it would devalue it, kinda like driving a car away from the show room, but that does not keep me from driving a new vehicle. i would shoot the HECK out of that rifle and begin to give it character of a well used and treasured tool. Just my thoughts. Beautiful! Its a Turnbull res...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
Replies: 14
Views: 1358

Re: OT- Win 1200 pump

I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today You don't say what the problem with the 870 is but if it is in feeding you might just need to reform that carrier. I understand (and one can see in a side-by-side comparison) that the newer carriers are "flatter" than the o...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
Replies: 44
Views: 3446

Re: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?

Model 94 30-30 with .45 Colt Ruger b-u. Have a Guide Gun, but haven't used it yet, other than sighting it in at the range--- if i ever get time to go hunting again, it will get its turn, but the 30-30 is sufficient for most Oklahoma/Texas sized piggies http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb285/street...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
Replies: 14
Views: 1358

Re: OT- Win 1200 pump

I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
Replies: 21
Views: 6154

Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value

[The moral of the story is this, the Ruger #3 isn't worth owning even if the seller paid you $500 to take the misery stick off his hands. Walking around with a fresh pile of dog poop in your shirt pocket while someone big continues to punch you in the face would be more pleasant than owning that ab...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
Replies: 21
Views: 6154

Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value

Just get it and shoot factory spec loads out of it -- no need to shadow .458 Mag ballistics for pigs (unless they are over 500 lbs or something)
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
Replies: 68
Views: 6832

Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle

M-16 A2 issued to me in 1989 was the first, if that counts. I never had my own rifle growing up other than a bb gun. In '96, after i had gotten out of the service, i purchased an FN-FAL and a Mini-14 at the same time
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Re: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp

Timothy wrote:I agree, great movie despite its disarm the citizen parts. .

hmmmmm -- i never thought of that. Shades of Milwaukeee today
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Replies: 5
Views: 649

OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp

Hadn't seen the Kevin Costner Wyatt Earp version in full since it hit VHS after it was released. (think it was around 94, maybe 95) I bought the dvd recently and held off, as i knew it was a long, drawn out affair ----------- well, tonight was a rainy night and i had little else to do I practically ...
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could !
Replies: 30
Views: 2255

Re: If you could !

Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care :o I'm not so sure.... After lifting himself out of the burning Hotel with it, and later on, using it muzzle first as a crutch, I'm surprised it shot at all :lol: i need to watch that movie again anyway ...
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question for JReed
Replies: 19
Views: 993

Re: question for JReed

cut it, cut it , cut it :lol: Or not - its your rifle mine cut to 18" --- i know its a 3-9, but i keep it turned down to 3 and have trained my eyes to look through with both eyes open (not a Sav, a R700 in 243) I cant see how a scout scope would be too much faster - because 1st shot capability ...
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers
Replies: 8
Views: 1022

Re: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers

Dont have one, but i have a hankerin' for the .44 mag N frame model. It sure is a big honkin' pistol for a snubbie :lol:
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could !
Replies: 30
Views: 2255

Re: If you could !

Interesting how so many of us think alike. The first thing that popped into my head before reading the posts: The original Quigley Sharps from the movie! Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care --- plus the rifle played such a large part in th...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could !
Replies: 30
Views: 2255

Re: If you could !

Quigley Sharps rifle replica made in 45/110 (EMF replicas are either 45/70 or 45/120 it seems)

I love the way the rifle looks and i love the big .45 cal thunder boomers !
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
Replies: 20
Views: 1554

Re: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....

--- i remember when i could shoot as much as i wanted from my backyard with no fear of striking a suburbanite mowing the lawn of his cookie cutter tract home 1/2 mile away from my mom and dad's acreage --- i remember when i never saw a wild deer or coyote close to my home , because they stuck to the...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $100 Glenfield
Replies: 15
Views: 1215

Re: $100 Glenfield

If its a 30-30, re-chamber to 30-30 Ackley Improved, Chop and re-crown the barrel to 16", parkerize it , sand the checkering off and thin the profile of the stock out at the same time, re-finish with a low maintenance oiled finish. Optional: attach rail and fwd mounted red dot sight. Make a fun...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- new pistol
Replies: 3
Views: 368

Re: OT -- new pistol

Hobie wrote:Everyone needs a militia rifle. :wink:
Or three :wink:
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Replies: 20
Views: 3331

Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos

Ruger Single Six and Henry .22 --- awesome plinkers ! --- Only thing better would be a USFA 12-shooter/Win 9422 or M-39 combo

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by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Replies: 20
Views: 3331

Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos

J Miller wrote:Well, I got right to it, but when I got down to the 454 Casull and .45 LONG Colt I lost interest.
Joe

you're kidding, right ? I am looking at an ammunition box right now marked ".45 Long Colt, 250 gr HP/XTP " it seems to be a pretty common slip up
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- new pistol
Replies: 3
Views: 368

OT -- new pistol

Another one in the "Lord, I apologize" category. Rock River Arms pistol lower and a 10.5" barreled upper. I have perused the AR forums before, but those guys are not nearly as much fun as levergunners as a general rule :lol: Because of how loud centerfire cartridges are out of short b...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I never sell guns, but...
Replies: 42
Views: 3236

Re: I never sell guns, but...

have an 870 Rem. patrolman's shotgun == parkerized finish, oiled wood, rifle stock and sights, magazine extension, etc. Its OK -- i'd sell it in a minute if i could get a deal on a wood stock Winchester Defender to replace it with. (they had one piece full length magazines without the need for the c...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new self defense revolver
Replies: 32
Views: 2222

Re: new self defence revolver

very nice --- i would love to feel the trigger on that baby
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70
Replies: 7
Views: 1472

Re: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70

Leupold used to make (maybe they still do) a 2.5 - 7x variable with a small , straight objective lens. Had a friend with a 45-70 #1 and thats what graced his rifle -- it looked about right, size wise
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Trapper collection aution!
Replies: 8
Views: 645

Re: 1873 Trapper collection aution!

Well, the Californians do have the 101 coastline drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur and beyond ---- thats worth a little aggravation i guess