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- Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 387
Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
I bought my first one in 1978, a Colt Commander. I carried it for years before a friend talked me out of it. Then a friend built me this one from spare parts he had lying around. IT has a titanium frame and is accurate. I refer to it as a 9mm Magnum. Before.357 Sig came out, and I used it a lot. No...
- Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 schofield in 45cal lever actions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 93
Re: 45 schofield in 45cal lever actions
Found 5 boxes on sale, they worked with no problem in my Marlin
- Thu Jun 19, 2025 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Alliant Unique
- Replies: 18
- Views: 500
Re: Alliant Unique
My favorite powder for the revolvers and lever guns. Only have a few pounds left.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: mountain lion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 262
Re: mountain lion
At the house in AZ, we see them now and then. The first time was at 0200 when it killed a javelina about 40 yards from the back porch and wound up both me and my Rhodesian Ridgeback for half an hour while it slowly killed it. These were 300 yards from the house, a few months after they left their m...
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally Made It Home This Afternoon
- Replies: 8
- Views: 204
Re: Finally Made It Home This Afternoon
Glad you made it home with more ammo than you started with.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your percentage?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 562
Re: What's your percentage?
Griff, you are my HERO. I think I am running 30% all my leverguns are for hunting or play. A few Bolt guns, long range, or former military. All of my work guns, except 2 Bolt guns, are semi-auto. Not counting shotguns.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me Marlin Trapper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 147
New to me Marlin Trapper
I received a JB Marlin 336TS 30-30 with a 16in Barrel from my former Company Commander ( Our CO was a Colonel and we had been together on a few continents). I was with him when he bought it in Kalifornia in 2009 (we were working as contractors for JIEDO) to use as his Kalifornia Legal assault rifle...
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 878
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...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi R 92s
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2142
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.
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTB-Two Marlin Deluxe rifles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7663
Re: WTB-Two Marlin Deluxe rifles
Best of luck, will to bet the current owners are not willing to part with them.
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:32 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Who’s lying ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 404
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...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3331
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.
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 96 is a tack driver
- Replies: 6
- Views: 425
Re: Ruger 96 is a tack driver
Great shooting. The LeverRevolution shoots well out of all my leverguns.
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A memorable Levergun Hunt
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1057
Re: A memorable Levergun Hunt
Well done.
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:55 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: We need DOGE...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1699
Re: We need DOGE...
Yes, maybe with some criminal enforcement added.
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1810
Re: New custom targe rifle.
Well done, best looking P14 I have seen. I still play and use 303s.
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The "Leverguns Community" forum....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1859
Re: The "Leverguns Community" forum....
I concur.
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I really miss javelina
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1244
Re: I really miss javelina
That was funny.
Neighbors' medium-sized Belgian Malinois found out a few months ago not to play with them.
Neighbors' medium-sized Belgian Malinois found out a few months ago not to play with them.
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi-Lux Malcolm Scope on an Uberti Winchester 73'
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1821
Re: Hi-Lux Malcolm Scope on an Uberti Winchester 73'
WOW, I am impressed.
- 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: 1260
Re: Why on Earth would anyone want one of thes. . . I WANT ONE...!!!
For illegal immigrants with leaking Molotovs.
- Wed Apr 30, 2025 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Spring Woods Loafin'
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7773
Re: Little Spring Woods Loafin'
Sounds like a GOOD DAY.
- Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 Limited Cowboy Carbine Won
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5324
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.
- Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 57
- Views: 36015
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.
- Thu Apr 24, 2025 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 57
- Views: 36015
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
The AZ Set with the First Badge I was issued and our Dress Revolver.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Project at the house
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19321
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)
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 57
- Views: 36015
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
The Russian set.
The Mackarov. The Spetznaz knife.
The Mackarov. The Spetznaz knife.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 57
- Views: 36015
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
Thus is one SET.
The Rifle. The Knife mounted on my Back, A Cold Steel Larado Bowie (The Peshmerga Loved it.)
The Rifle. The Knife mounted on my Back, A Cold Steel Larado Bowie (The Peshmerga Loved it.)
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Australian Police Surplus G27
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2858
Re: Australian Police Surplus G27
They are a hard-hitting small pistol. I had a 27 but swapped the barrel for .357 Sig.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ivermectin use against cancer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6036
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.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is a handy little trapper
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23412
Re: This is a handy little trapper
Just a little bit JEALOUS, nice pair.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern Winchester 92s
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10687
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.
- Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impressive .45 Colt load
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8275
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 . [/color]
I bought this one at Wild West Arms after I wore out a Sig Mosquito . [/color]
- Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snakes are out again....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7482
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...
- Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snakes are out again....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7482
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.
I only kill the Mojaves
I only kill the Mojaves
- Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impressive .45 Colt load
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8275
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 ...
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winged varmints...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3495
Re: Winged varmints...
Excellent, I so used to enjoy ambushing crows when I was a kid.
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some sound information on 'supplements'
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1167
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...
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Surgery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6210
Re: Surgery
Hope the prognosis is correct and everything gets and stays better.
- Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 on FUR
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3194
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.
- Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So much for thinning the herd. First buffalo gun.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4636
Re: So much for thinning the herd. First buffalo gun.
WOW, talk about having a GOOD DAY.
- Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3216
Re: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
Yes, get them hooked early, and they will play forever. This is my daughter.
Her trying to talk me out of my AR-10
Her trying to talk me out of my AR-10
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3216
Re: Story bout a kid and "Gunology"
Excellent, now hooked for life.
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What does a Straight Stock Do For You
- Replies: 42
- Views: 16242
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another OAC gun show find.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3068
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, ...
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Endless holster dilemma
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6345
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. ...
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Viet Nam (SR-71) pilot - long format interview
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1501
- 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: 3392
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: medical, vaccine related
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1942
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...
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi 92 loading gate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1483
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.
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of the environments
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1333
Re: speaking of the environments
Excellent, best memories you can get.