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by MikeS.
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Combo - 45 ACP
Replies: 22
Views: 3215

I bought a Camp 9 last year and fell in love with it. My main home defense is centered around the Camp 9 and an XD in 9mm. With just a slight modification the XD mag operates the Camp. So I have interchangeable 16 shot mags for the pistol and the carbine. I bought a Camp 45 a few weeks ago, it's pai...
by MikeS.
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOOD - Your Pinto bean recipe
Replies: 32
Views: 4398

Try these...it will make you want to golpear tu madre. I have won a couple of bean cooking contests with these. Frijoles Carlos 1 1/2 lbs of washed pinto beans 1 sweet yellow onion coarse chopped 1 lb of bacon coarse chopped. 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp of minched garlic 1 ts...
by MikeS.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny how things work out
Replies: 26
Views: 3262

Most execellent end to that story.
by MikeS.
Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Kudos to Midway USA
Replies: 8
Views: 1347

I've had nothing but good dealings with them. My only complaint is them seem to be short stocked a lot.
by MikeS.
Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14089

Shawn, The 117th skirmish is May 14-18. Really worth the drive if you have never seen it. Their web site is www.n-ssa.org . Also Mike where do you shoot in the Martinsburg area (Leetown ? ) Yep Leetown, been a member there for 10 years. Also Sleepy Creek during the week if I want to pop cans or ste...
by MikeS.
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A Masonic poem
Replies: 1
Views: 474

OT - A Masonic poem

A friend on a food board I moderate wrote this for me.

"Here's to Mike, that Masonic Man
Rising in rank in Mason -Dixon Land
Master at his craft, whatever it may be
Hiram is in heaven pleased as can be"

That was very nice of her.
by MikeS.
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14089

Wytheville is a bit far South. Roanoke or a bit North?
by MikeS.
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14089

Sounds like I've got some neighbors, I'm in Berkeley County WV (Martinsburg) I'd like to see something in the Harrisonburg area.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How much CCW ammo do you carry......
Replies: 61
Views: 9424

My XD 9mm sub compact is my usual carry. It has 10+1, with that I carry 2 16 round mags. Very easy to conceal.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nor'Easter shoot.. PA get together.
Replies: 22
Views: 2472

What town is Wicens? A zip code would be better. I'm a bit S of Hagerstown, Md.
by MikeS.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14089

Shawn, I'd be interested. But...you are quite a ways from me, about 285 miles. Maybe someone from SW Va might step up and have a place we could all meet?
by MikeS.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

Modoc Ed, don't burn them. If for some reason the Oklahoma Lodge(s) don't want them I'd be willing to pay you something for them. I'd hate to see old books and documents like that destroyed.

My maternal G'father was a Mason in Okla during that time frame. Heck, it's possible they knew each other.
by MikeS.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

Mike, That is a fine accomplishment. Well done. I have since changed my view of the Masons. After that last fiasco on the board, I got myself educated on the inner workings of this group. My nephew, a Mason, who's grandfather is the Master and oldest member of the Masons here in this county sat dow...
by MikeS.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

Tyler, probably not. Next is 2 weeks away and I won't be able to start until next week.
by MikeS.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.

Last night I was raised to the degree of Master Mason. Yeah!
by MikeS.
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My favorite pic of new Marlin 1894SS
Replies: 17
Views: 2709

Nice looking 1894, looks a lot like mine. Nice knife too.
by MikeS.
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 17
Views: 2691

Welcome!

Where you at?
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet storage
Replies: 3
Views: 685

What an IED that would be.

Thanks guys.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pork in the freezer via 1894
Replies: 30
Views: 4594

Thanks for sharing that with us.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is about to get very real!
Replies: 34
Views: 5188

Charles, good luck with the new endeavors. I'm 4 years behind you.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello, New to board and a question.
Replies: 24
Views: 3039

Nice rifle and welcome home.
by MikeS.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet storage
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Cast bullet storage

I've bought a few thousand .357 cast SWCs and I'm wondering if they can be deformed if I fill a .30 caliber ammo can with them? Well as full as I can lift the can. Maybe 2k per can?
by MikeS.
Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make Your Own "Shoot 'N See" Targets
Replies: 31
Views: 16665

Sixgun, that is great, thanks for sharing.

YK, don't feel bad about not reading the "how to" I missed it the 1st time, saw your post and went back and re-read it. So you helped me out.
by MikeS.
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I stole a 1895 XLR!
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Pictures, we demand pictures :D
by MikeS.
Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving on coyote hunt with unexpected suprise
Replies: 23
Views: 3346

Something you will treasure the rest of your days. Very nice knife.
by MikeS.
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Thanks y'all.
by MikeS.
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Jericho
Replies: 18
Views: 2775

Is Sarah Connor Terminator show not coming back?

Is Jericho officially done for too?

I liked both of those.
by MikeS.
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dean Martin and John Wayne
Replies: 23
Views: 3718

I really miss him too, what a Mensch!
by MikeS.
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Wish me luck

I just finished applying for a big promotion. I've applied 2x before, each time coming closer but still no cigar. This is my best shot ever at the job. I have just under 4 years before I could retire, with this job I just might do so. Otherwise I'll stay until I'm 60 for sure. This new job has a lot...
by MikeS.
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Callifornia - Heads Up
Replies: 19
Views: 3115

Like my sig line says...
by MikeS.
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More folly from Wally
Replies: 27
Views: 5001

Dumb laws, just like voting laws in CA were when I first got here. You could serve in the Army at 18 ( I was and I was 19) and go to war at 18 but not vote for (or against) the $ricks that sent you there. If these guys, in ANY state can go to war to defend these morons when they're 18, then they ou...
by MikeS.
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One powder for everything.
Replies: 38
Views: 6077

I sure wish this topic was done 2 weeks ago before I bought 4 lbs of Bullseye. Although I think BE will cover my pistol needs pretty well. I don't shoot much hi-power rifle. I do shoot pistol caliber rifles like 9mm and .45 in Marlin carbines and .357 and .44 in lever guns. So what 1 powder would do...
by MikeS.
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Are We All Too Fat?
Replies: 45
Views: 6067

Yes most of us are. My Sat tv bill is now at 110 a month, it is billed with the house phone and ISP for about 180 a month total. Then the cell phone.

I'm fortunate that my credit debt is limited to my car and house and that I have a good job.

Crazy is what I am, typical fat American.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloader Magazine has Some Interesting Articles
Replies: 14
Views: 2426

Well heck, that download of the 3 magazines is great, I subscribed and am DL'ing them now.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Big Dog
Replies: 31
Views: 4023

I'd have to say neat and creepy at the same time.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Gotta getta new handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 1121

The Croatian HS Product HS2000 is known in the States as the Springfield XD. I own 3 of them. A .45acp and 2 in 9mm. They are a great pistol. Here in the free state of West Virginia my 9s have a 16 round magazine, the .45 has 13.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a new one
Replies: 16
Views: 2342

Took the new pistol to the range today, boy were the sights off! It was shooting about 8" left, elevation was good though, from 25 yards. I finally got it sighted in. I put about 125 rounds downrange today trying to get it broke in some.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a new one
Replies: 16
Views: 2342

Thanks y'all, it was a good day to turn 51. Got a new gun courtesy of the wife, brownies made by my oldest and g'daughter, ribeye dinner at Outback and I allowed myself 2 margarita's at home.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dog having a blast in the snow
Replies: 14
Views: 2658

When living in Fresno I had a St Bernard, had to keep a wet patch for her to stay cool. But come winter I'd take her to the Sierra's to play in the snow. Boy did she love that!

The dog in this video sure was having a ball.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Cornbread
Replies: 51
Views: 8050

Well heck, I can't add a thing to what y'all said. Being lazy I usually use Jiffy mix or another brand I get from Costco. If'n I feel like a bit of work I mix up my own and bake it in a pan. I don't own any cast iron, but I'm gonna be looking for some old Lodge brand pans.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raquel & Levergun Just Because...
Replies: 36
Views: 5702

The 1st woman I ever lusted after, one beautiful woman is she.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Control Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 2651

Hmmm, still hasn't changed 1930 EDT.
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Control Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 2651

Me too
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Closer to Being a Levergunner.
Replies: 24
Views: 3169

Good on you oldmax, enjoy that .45
by MikeS.
Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decide for me !
Replies: 40
Views: 5531

Marlin
by MikeS.
Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a new one
Replies: 16
Views: 2342

Here is the picture of mine.

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by MikeS.
Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a new one
Replies: 16
Views: 2342

Rusty wrote:What is non catalog about that? Ain't it standard?
The 4 5/8" barrel in SS.
by MikeS.
Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a new one
Replies: 16
Views: 2342

Getting a new one

My local dealer has an non catalog Ruger single six stainless steel in .22lr and a separate .22wmr cylinder.

Today is my b'day and the wife said I can get it for that. :D
by MikeS.
Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Credit crisis....
Replies: 22
Views: 3857

I don't expect the credit crunch is going to hit me directly. I've managed to pay off all my cards. Only thing I owe on is my house. It's on a fixed 5% rate I got about 4 years ago. I'll pay that off in 7 years. I pay cash for everything else, well debit card mostly. I've been a food stockpiler for ...
by MikeS.
Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harrisburg Gun Show
Replies: 29
Views: 4065

Looks like I'm gonna miss meeting up with any of y'all, I just can't make Saturday. Too much other stuff going on that day.