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by DBW
Fri May 01, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newest Acquisitions
Replies: 16
Views: 1286

Newest Acquisitions

I rolled down to Oklahoma City today on my way to Laredo and have time to waste... so... I dropped in at H & H off of I40 and Meridian where I purchased a couple of new toys. The top photo is an Uberti "Pistolero" in .357mag. The next photo is a Ruger 22/45. The bottom photo is of the ...
by DBW
Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Gun I ever had
Replies: 28
Views: 1975

Re: Best Gun I ever had

I still wish I had my Detonics MkVI .45ACP. :cry:
by DBW
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Luty book online
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: OT - Luty book online

Same info without the need to register an account to download:

http://www.thehomegunsmith.com/pdf/9mmPistol.pdf
by DBW
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
Replies: 68
Views: 7057

Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle

Mine was the Marlin 336 30/30 purchased this past February. I bought a second one in March to keep it company. :lol:
by DBW
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puzzle 6- This EBR Has a Lever! UPDATE
Replies: 18
Views: 1221

Re: Puzzle 6- This EBR Has a Lever!

Nice. Looks similar to what the Mad Ogre did with his Marlin 336:

http://www.madogre.com/PowerHouse/DSCF0294.JPG
by DBW
Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL - What is your gun "collection" worth?
Replies: 42
Views: 2462

Re: POLL - What is your gun "collection" worth?

Lemme see... I have purchased five new levers, a new 12g and two new revolvers since February. Add in a couple of Lee presses, dies, melting pot, etc. etc... stuff... need to buy a calculator... not enough toes. :lol:
by DBW
Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
Replies: 20
Views: 1571

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

I remember when I could still remember things before I lost my mind... :lol:
by DBW
Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. New Grand-daughter
Replies: 26
Views: 2223

Re: O.T. New Grand-daughter

Congrats!

Now where's my cigar? :lol:
by DBW
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could !
Replies: 30
Views: 2334

Re: If you could !

38 Special wrote:If money was no object and you could chose to buy any gun on the market, which one would you chose and why ?
Barrett M107 :D

http://www.gundealeronline.com/ProductD ... BFMM107-K1
by DBW
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Light Hearted Diversion (online game)
Replies: 4
Views: 421

A Light Hearted Diversion (online game)

I stumbled across NationStates2 a few days ago. Basically the game revolves around answering a couple of frivolous questions each day that steers your nation in some direction (I haven't got a clue where... lol). To make it more fun for myself I established a one nation alliance for my nation when I...
by DBW
Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- new pistol
Replies: 3
Views: 376

Re: OT -- new pistol

Hobie wrote:Everyone needs a militia rifle. :wink:
I've got two Marlin .30/30s that fit this bill. One for backup or loan to another patriot. :)
by DBW
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Replies: 20
Views: 3356

Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos

I'd love to find a Marlin .45ACP camp gun. I've tried to locate one but they are as rare as hens teeth.

My two combos are .38SPL/.357Mag and .44SPL/.44Mag... I've always been interested in pistol/rifle combonitions.
by DBW
Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Replies: 20
Views: 3356

Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos

Linky isn't working on my end.

edit: works now. :D
by DBW
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What would you do?
Replies: 51
Views: 3352

Re: OT - What would you do?

Whatever happened to possession being 9/10ths of the law? Cases like this tarnish the cops for what they are becoming... tools of the STATIST. Just like a person who uses a gun maliciously and paints all responsible gun owners with a tarnished brush, government employed cops pulling this BS only mak...
by DBW
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 2003

Re: Where ya at?

Cool. Is that your truck in the pic? What's is it's number? Mine is 23080.

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by DBW
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 2003

Re: Where ya at?

Although Oklahoma is home... I'm never there. Someone keeps moving this Kenworth I'm sitting in... tonight it's in Taylor, Michigan. Sucky thing is that the Taylor city composting facility sits next to our terminal... and the wind is carrying the stench past me. :roll: I know EXACTLY where you are!...
by DBW
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 2003

Re: Where ya at?

Could be worse- you could be near D.C....! True. You know, every time I roll up I95 through the DC area I get this uneasy feeling of evil in the air. I've mentioned it to my wife and she thinks I'm nuts. When she was with me out on the truck in January we went through DC, she got to see firsthand t...
by DBW
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings, MT
Replies: 13
Views: 1293

Re: Billings, MT

Griff wrote:Anything to do on a Friday evening? Or a Saturday?

Could be OT or not, depending on replies! :P
Cow tipping. :lol:

If you were in Missoula there is a Hooters.
by DBW
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT No Easter Eggs This Year, I'm Afraid
Replies: 13
Views: 1280

Re: OT No Easter Eggs This Year, I'm Afraid

BlaineG wrote:
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Bunnies don't have middle fingers.
by DBW
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 2003

Re: Where ya at?

Although Oklahoma is home... I'm never there. Someone keeps moving this Kenworth I'm sitting in... tonight it's in Taylor, Michigan. Sucky thing is that the Taylor city composting facility sits next to our terminal... and the wind is carrying the stench past me. :roll:
by DBW
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible
Replies: 32
Views: 2267

Re: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible

In these United Socialist States of Amerika the laws are in place to control the law abiding who, if upset off enough, could pose a danger to the Elitist Ruling Class which necessitates the enaction of even more enslaving laws against the law abiding. The Matrix must be maintained... it's for our ow...
by DBW
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun
Replies: 36
Views: 3583

Re: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun

KirkD wrote:Thanks Gents. I looked on the Rossi website but could not find any leverguns. Where can a fellow find a Rossi?
I spotted a Rossi up at the Canadian Tire near the mall in Sudbury, Ontario a couple of months ago. Asking price was $600+ CDN.
by DBW
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana to challenge federal control
Replies: 13
Views: 1392

Re: Montana to challenge federal control

Otto wrote: I have never understood why Lincoln is held in such high regard. He is given credit for things he didn't do, and his administration was the first major shift toward centralization of power and constriction of personal liberty.
The victor of war always writes the history books.
by DBW
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana to challenge federal control
Replies: 13
Views: 1392

Re: Montana to challenge federal control

all this talk about state's rights is good .... but don't forget a fundamental focus of the Civil War: Lincoln decided the Union was more important than state's rights. That is, when the southern states wanted to secede from the Union, Lincoln said, "no." And we know that bloody history. ...
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Picture Test
Replies: 7
Views: 546

Re: OT-Picture Test

Nice.
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This will take you back...
Replies: 11
Views: 1216

Re: This will take you back...

Those were the days. Life was good, less hurried, less stressful. I miss them.
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana to challenge federal control
Replies: 13
Views: 1392

Re: Montana to challenge federal control

I had an e-mail with links concerning 1/2 doz states that are sueing for "soverenty" or something along that line. The same thing, the federal government has no jurisdiction. Good for Montana. Too bad they are only viewing those with a "Made in Montana" sticker. As for the state...
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Combo
Replies: 35
Views: 3178

Re: 357 Combo

Nice combo. :)
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy
Replies: 32
Views: 2243

Re: New guy

Welcome to the forum. I've rolled through Clyde a bunch of times since I'm an OTR driver to avoid the tollroad. Sorry to hear about your buddy. I've got a ten and a half year old miniature dachshund (Keylock) that rides with me around the country. He's been with me pretty much since he was eight wee...
by DBW
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 843

Re: Lever advice needed

Reload.

Within the past two months I've set myself up to reload the three calibers that comprise my firearms collection. .30-30... .38/.357... 44Spl/44Mag. I've also invested in the tools for casting my own stuff.
by DBW
Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 19112

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

I'm not sure whether I'll use one of my two Marlin .30-30's, or my Marlin .44Rem Mag... or my Puma 92 .357. I likes them all and am going to do my best to avoid those guberment troops intent on taking away my Liberty. Hopefully true patriots serving beside those traitors will have offed them before ...
by DBW
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate to do this, but............
Replies: 21
Views: 1695

Re: Hate to do this, but............

don't appolagize. i love the winchester bigbore levers as much as anything. but, when it comes to a bad situation, an m4, full auto , beats them hands down. When things get to the point of wanting one of these critters I'll be acquiring mine from some misguided trooper intent on obeying an unconsti...
by DBW
Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Living off the land - In Detroit !
Replies: 14
Views: 1764

Re: Living off the land - In Detroit !

Being a trucker and knowing that our nation runs on Just In Time delivery... think of the chaos that would ensue if the trucks came to a stop. NYC, LA, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago... lot of canibalism likely to happen. Glad I'm a country boy. :lol:
by DBW
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you don't like slings and why?
Replies: 43
Views: 3851

Re: How many of you don't like slings and why?

My first experience with slings was on my M60 and M16 in the Army. It seems like every time you needed your weapon quickly you had to first contend with the sling hanging on something...branch, the equipment on your body, etc. You could tape them to not rattle but the snag factor always drove me aw...
by DBW
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Makes a Citizen an American
Replies: 18
Views: 1126

Re: What Makes a Citizen an American

I whole heartedly agree with you DBW. Still can't figure out what I am...born in Straford, Ont in the earlier half of the '50s to a mother, born in the USA from parents (my grandparents) born in Ontario (one in Mitchell, the other in Perth township) and my father who was born in the USA. Guess I co...
by DBW
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are you guys?
Replies: 18
Views: 1420

Re: Where are you guys?

I'm in my truck. At a Flying J truckstop in Ripon. In Kalifornia. Hacking away at my 'puter keyboard answering yer question. :lol:
by DBW
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Makes a Citizen an American
Replies: 18
Views: 1126

What Makes a Citizen an American

As a naturalized US citizen (I'm from Canada originally) I'm dismayed at the ignorance many of my fellow countrymen exhibit with regards to our nation's founding documents. When Michele Bachmann (R- MN) asked Geithner and Bernanke as shown here to point out where in the Constitution that the Treasur...
by DBW
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 33
Views: 1886

Re: Hi All

Welcome! :)
by DBW
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Wow! It's Hobie's Birthday!!!
Replies: 62
Views: 5388

Re: OT - Wow! It's Hobie's Birthday!!!

Happy B-Day. Don't stop having any for awhile yet. :D
by DBW
Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - If We'll Pay for Water In A Bottle, Why Not...
Replies: 17
Views: 1192

Re: OT - If We'll Pay for Water In A Bottle, Why Not...

That just ain't not so right. :shock:
by DBW
Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle "The Question"
Replies: 69
Views: 6739

Re: How do you handle "The Question"

For my non-gun owning friends and acquaintances they don't ask as they simply know I have more than one. Enemies wouldn't bother to ask simply because I wouldn't answer. A couple of weeks ago I rolled through Canada customs at Windsor, Ontario. Because I was empty they decided to X-ray the truck. On...
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which two of the three would you keep?
Replies: 23
Views: 2417

Re: Which two of the three would you keep?

J Miller wrote:
Or, I'd keep them all and not worry about it.

Joe

+1 :)
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It ain't a levergun but it'll do
Replies: 17
Views: 1830

Re: It ain't a levergun but it'll do

Thanks for sharing. Nice. :)
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crud...
Replies: 18
Views: 1632

Re: Crud...

[quote="KirkD]Well, first of all, if you are ever in the Waterloo, Ontario area and have time for a coffee or a meal, by all means give me a call. It would be great to meet.[/quote]

I've got an older brother who lives in Cambridge. I'd enjoy meeting you when my schedule permits.
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crud...
Replies: 18
Views: 1632

Re: Crud...

I know the economy is the pits right now, but I think if it were me I would start looking to drive for a company that still allows it. I no longer drive a truck, but I still keep my CDL valid. A good truck driver with a valid CDL and no violations is always a marketable skill and you can have sever...
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crud...
Replies: 18
Views: 1632

Re: Crud...

Between Barrie and Sudbury Ontario there is a 185 mile stretch of nothing but forest, lakes and mosquitos. Think Deliverance By gum! Next time you cross the French River, your near the jumping off place where we set out by canoe to head into remote crown land for wilderness camping. Anything North ...
by DBW
Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Midwayusa service
Replies: 21
Views: 2729

Re: OT - Midwayusa service

+1 for Midway. Good service and product selection. My only complaint is that these days with everyone and their grandmother buying reloading stuff some of my orders are on backorder.
by DBW
Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT A question for thinking minds
Replies: 21
Views: 1398

Re: OT A question for thinking minds

I got to thinking about this while writing an e-mail to a friend. Can you name one thing that Government has done right? This is not to be political or against any party in particular just a general question. Can't think of a thing. I can think of one thing they haven't gotten right... and that is ...
by DBW
Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A question about single actions
Replies: 37
Views: 2845

Re: OT: A question about single actions

I agree. SA revolvers just intigrate better to the human form than DA revolers or autos if you aren't in the need for speed.
by DBW
Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crud...
Replies: 18
Views: 1632

Re: Crud...

Why not just buy a functional, but nasty looking thing for cash from a detroit "By Owner" classified rag and park it in the employee lot at the terminal? Gotta cost les in the long run than renting a car & border hopping... I've considered it but this is a temporary situation until my...