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by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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.
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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: 425

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: 19
Views: 1057

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: 1699

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: 1810

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: 1859

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: 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.
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: 1260

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: 7773

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: 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.
by Paladin
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.
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by Paladin
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.
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by Paladin
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)
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by Paladin
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.
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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: 36015

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: 2858

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: 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.
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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.
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by Paladin
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
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by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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.
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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: 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 ...
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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...
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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.
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: 4636

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: 3216

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: 3216

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: 16242

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: 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, ...
by Paladin
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. ...
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: 3392

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: 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...
by Paladin
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.
by Paladin
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.