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by Paladin
Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
Replies: 18
Views: 592

Re: Who bought the last guns you sold?

To a neighbor who works in the Back Country in Alaska as a crane operator on a new Oil field. He mentioned he was looking for a 30-30 (4 months ago), and I had two Remlins I had gotten at an estate sale that were unfired, so I gave him his choice. He has 6 years in the Army with a unit I played wit...
by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi R 92s
Replies: 12
Views: 1975

Re: Rossi R 92s

I have two older ones, rebuilt by STEVE, a .45 and my wife's .357. Then are about 2.357 with 16-inch barrels and a .44 Mag 20-inch threaded for attachments.
by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB-Two Marlin Deluxe rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 7518

Re: WTB-Two Marlin Deluxe rifles

Best of luck, will to bet the current owners are not willing to part with them.
by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Who’s lying ?
Replies: 4
Views: 365

Re: Who’s lying ?

One case I (there were 5 troopers assigned to it) worked on had just one box of videotapes. It was a child sex case. It took the 5 of us two weeks to watch every bit of each video (you can't send them to court "defense" without knowing what is on EVER bit of tape. I can just imagine how m...
by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3238

Re: Show me your War Face!!!

A sniper had just KILLED me in the Infantry Officer Basic course at Ft Benning after about 100 yards of low crawl.
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by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 96 is a tack driver
Replies: 6
Views: 381

Re: Ruger 96 is a tack driver

Great shooting. The LeverRevolution shoots well out of all my leverguns.
by Paladin
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A memorable Levergun Hunt
Replies: 18
Views: 900

Re: A memorable Levergun Hunt

Well done.
by Paladin
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:55 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: We need DOGE...
Replies: 6
Views: 1612

Re: We need DOGE...

Yes, maybe with some criminal enforcement added.
by Paladin
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1743

Re: New custom targe rifle.

Well done, best looking P14 I have seen. I still play and use 303s.
by Paladin
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "Leverguns Community" forum....
Replies: 22
Views: 1782

Re: The "Leverguns Community" forum....

I concur.
by Paladin
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I really miss javelina
Replies: 8
Views: 1197

Re: I really miss javelina

That was funny.
Neighbors' medium-sized Belgian Malinois found out a few months ago not to play with them.
by Paladin
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why on Earth would anyone want one of thes. . . I WANT ONE...!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: Why on Earth would anyone want one of thes. . . I WANT ONE...!!!

For illegal immigrants with leaking Molotovs.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 30, 2025 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Spring Woods Loafin'
Replies: 16
Views: 7731

Re: Little Spring Woods Loafin'

Sounds like a GOOD DAY.
by Paladin
Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 Limited Cowboy Carbine Won
Replies: 13
Views: 5274

Re: Marlin 1894 Limited Cowboy Carbine Won

I have wanted one also for many years. The one that always got away for me. Please post how it works out.
by Paladin
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 57
Views: 35823

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

This is my wife's set (she likes "Pretty" toys): a three-inch (New Manufactured) Colt Python, a Simply Rugged Python-covered holster, and a Damascus Knife made by a warrant officer at Camp Pendleton, with the sheath made by ZZZ near the south gate of Camp Pendleton.
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by Paladin
Thu Apr 24, 2025 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 57
Views: 35823

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

The AZ Set with the First Badge I was issued and our Dress Revolver.
AZ Ranger Set.jpg
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project at the house
Replies: 48
Views: 19067

Re: Project at the house

We did the one-inch spray foam in my wife's She Shed. It is amazing how well it works. You will be happy with it. (except the cost)
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by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 57
Views: 35823

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

The Russian set.
The Mackarov.
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The Spetznaz knife.
russian model.jpg
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 57
Views: 35823

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

Thus is one SET.
The Rifle.
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The Knife mounted on my Back, A Cold Steel Larado Bowie (The Peshmerga Loved it.)
Larado Bowie.jpg
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australian Police Surplus G27
Replies: 3
Views: 2836

Re: Australian Police Surplus G27

They are a hard-hitting small pistol. I had a 27 but swapped the barrel for .357 Sig.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ivermectin use against cancer
Replies: 17
Views: 5990

Re: Ivermectin use against cancer

I am taking the Ivermectin now (18mg) and have prostate surgery scheduled for the 29th of May. VA has taken 1.5 years to get it done. The PSA number have gone down the DRs say it is not related.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a handy little trapper
Replies: 33
Views: 23310

Re: This is a handy little trapper

Just a little bit JEALOUS, nice pair.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Winchester 92s
Replies: 21
Views: 10609

Re: Modern Winchester 92s

I don't think the safety detracts from the clones once you replace it with a cut off .25 ACP case.
safety.jpg
by Paladin
Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive .45 Colt load
Replies: 28
Views: 8210

Re: Impressive .45 Colt load

A suppressed 22 Ruger pistol or other for killing dinner when hunting big game.

I bought this one at Wild West Arms after I wore out a Sig Mosquito
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by Paladin
Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snakes are out again....
Replies: 23
Views: 7427

Re: Snakes are out again....

Sorry, Not in AZ Arizona State and Federally Protected Species Snakes Crotalus lepidus (Rock Rattlesnake) Crotalus pricei (Twin-spotted Rattlesnake) Crotalus willardi (Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake; includes C. w. obscurus and C. w. willardi) Lampropeltis triangulum (Milksnake; Cochise County only) Sistr...
by Paladin
Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snakes are out again....
Replies: 23
Views: 7427

Re: Snakes are out again....

Yes, they are. This one was at 5000 ft elevation in North Central AZ, an AZ Black Rattlesnake 10 feet from my back steps.
Night surprise.jpg
I only kill the Mojaves
Mohave Green 3 July.jpg
by Paladin
Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive .45 Colt load
Replies: 28
Views: 8210

Re: Impressive .45 Colt load

I’m pretty sure it would serve well even in Alaska. Particularly since a man can probably shoot it better. well it absolutely would work in Alaska, which is just like and no different than anywhere else where big, Big animals live. it's the land that is BIG BIG BIG, and there are awesome obstacles ...
by Paladin
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winged varmints...
Replies: 10
Views: 3465

Re: Winged varmints...

Excellent, I so used to enjoy ambushing crows when I was a kid.
by Paladin
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some sound information on 'supplements'
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

Re: Some sound information on 'supplements'

One of my Battalion Surgeons gave me this list back in 2002 before the deployment to Iraq, and I have been taking them ever since. He added two tablets of Centrum Multi vitamins to the list a couple of years later. Antioxidants: Vitamin C 1000 milligrams Vitamin A (water soluble beta-carotene) 10,0...
by Paladin
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery
Replies: 16
Views: 6152

Re: Surgery

Hope the prognosis is correct and everything gets and stays better.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 on FUR
Replies: 14
Views: 3161

Re: 30-30 on FUR

Yes, 110 Round nose metal case on Fox when they were selling $120 for Reds, and $80 for Greys in the early 80s. Also used an Anchutze .308 with a Night scope, 110 grain MC Spre points. Made enough in a year to pay for the Staron Night scope.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So much for thinning the herd. First buffalo gun.
Replies: 18
Views: 4596

Re: So much for thinning the herd. First buffalo gun.

WOW, talk about having a GOOD DAY.
by Paladin
Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
Replies: 7
Views: 3181

Re: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"

Yes, get them hooked early, and they will play forever. This is my daughter.
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Her trying to talk me out of my AR-10
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by Paladin
Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
Replies: 7
Views: 3181

Re: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"

Excellent, now hooked for life.
by Paladin
Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does a Straight Stock Do For You
Replies: 42
Views: 16085

Re: What does a Straight Stock Do For You

Nath wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:17 am I don't mind either way. Neither has any bearing in decision making as far as I'm concerned.
+1
by Paladin
Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OAC gun show find.
Replies: 12
Views: 3021

Re: Another OAC gun show find.

I have a couple of carbide lamps. I grew up in North East Ohio and they were cheaper to use than the flashlights of the day (and much more fun was had with CARBIDE than batteries). At night in the summer we used them to spearfish from a canoe the bug attracted to the light became bait. GREAT FIND, ...
by Paladin
Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Endless holster dilemma
Replies: 20
Views: 6288

Re: Endless holster dilemma

As I stated carrying a gun before I joined the army in 1973 and now have a foot locker full of different types and sizes. For the S&W model 69 (.44 Mag) or Model 60 3 inch (.357). I prefer the cross-draw. Very comfortable, fast while driving or on equipment, and easy to conceal if you have to. ...
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When was the last time you saw an unopened box like this?
Replies: 12
Views: 3343

Re: When was the last time you saw an unopened box like this?

Griff wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:43 am I got 1100 of these in an estate sale a couple of years ago
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WOW, All I have is empty boxes with parts in them.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: medical, vaccine related
Replies: 7
Views: 1908

Re: medical, vaccine related

Im steering clear of anything new myself. Got a buddy, a real big strong guy or was, now almost crippled by the second covid jab. he had a multi-millionaire dollar building business. First jab made him sick, dizzy, fainting spells for a time. Second jab, same thing, but the symptoms never went away...
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 loading gate
Replies: 3
Views: 1461

Re: Rossi 92 loading gate

I have a .45 Colt that I sent to Steve that I still use and two others I wish I had sent but were newer (.44 and .357 Mag) and I am not that good.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of the environments
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Re: speaking of the environments

Excellent, best memories you can get.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speed Goats
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Re: Speed Goats

marlinman93 wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:11 am Video link wouldn't finish downloading for me.
Sorry, I tried two more times to get it to work and refer back to my Analog guy trying to live in a digital world. She videoed a herd of Pronghorns crossing the road going under the fence on both sides.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picking a new optometrist....help
Replies: 6
Views: 1473

Re: Picking a new optometrist....help

My best Optometrist was a retired Air Force COL. He understood my request for a bifocal in the upper left of my right lens for rifle shooting (before I went to optics) and was very knowledgeable.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70
Replies: 8
Views: 2143

Re: Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70

Thanks for the info. I have three Old Marlins in 45-70 very handy and accurate for large game that roam Alaska.
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by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from broken Britain!
Replies: 37
Views: 13583

Re: Hello from broken Britain!

Thanks for the photos, well done.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back on the lamb killers.
Replies: 15
Views: 3328

Re: Back on the lamb killers.

Well done, Here I worry about the Mountian Lions (these two were 1/2 mile from the house) and coyotes more than the foxes. The state has reintroduced WOLVES to make it more exciting.
Lions.jpg
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 250th anniversary approaches
Replies: 5
Views: 2395

Re: The 250th anniversary approaches

Griff wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:56 am
Bill in Oregon wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:43 amGod bless this nation of ours. We are heirs to a very great fortune bought for us with blood.
And seemingly, so few of us understand and appreciate that fact!

"Yes, I spent the 200th anniversary in Germany on both sides of the Iron Curtain.
by Paladin
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speed Goats
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Speed Goats

I thought I would share a video my wife took yesterday of some of the Pronghorns near us. They can run up to 55-60 MPH and still crawl under fences.
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