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by AJMD429
Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guns in parking lots
Replies: 37
Views: 3901

Re: guns in parking lots

Now lemme get this straight. They actually search the interior of vehicles parked in a hospital parking lot? Note I didn't ask if they have a sign that says "vehicles subject to search". I asked do they actually search the hundreds or thousands of cars that come and go every day? If not, ...
by AJMD429
Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made tang sight
Replies: 9
Views: 1179

Re: Home made tang sight

Way cool. Looks sturdier and better made than the factory ones I've seen. I like the aperture front sights too.
by AJMD429
Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
Replies: 30
Views: 2923

Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?

ArcticGoose wrote:How does parkerizing work on the post '64 recievers where re-blueing is not an option? I got some great idea's when I posted my question earlier but parkerizing was not mentioned. Just wondering about more options on these recievers.
What makes the receivers un-blueable...?
by AJMD429
Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma/Legacy 454
Replies: 25
Views: 2883

Re: Puma/Legacy 454

Although it would make sense to 'proof' your overall design, and not inventory two sets of receivers (due to extra cost and risk of mixing them up), it is possible the cost savings would be enough to make up for the extra labor and possible the manufacturer would develop ways to mark/track them, so ...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guns in parking lots
Replies: 37
Views: 3901

Re: guns in parking lots

If you want to PM me, I could give you more detailed information and experiences I and others have had in Indiana with this issue. Generally, it has boiled down mostly to 'civil disobedience' but in a couple cases I understand the hospitals were reasonable. Of course Indiana is a very pro-gun state ...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Boss needs a varmint rifle
Replies: 14
Views: 1790

Re: OT - Boss needs a varmint rifle

I believe you can ALSO still get the "accellerator" rounds for the .30-06, which are saboted .223 bullets - probably 55 grain. Muzzle velocity around 4,000 fps. So, he really might not need a new gun, if his has a decent scope! .223's are nice, and used to be cheap surplus/contract ammo. M...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: screw size
Replies: 2
Views: 333

Re: screw size

With guns and allen sizes, I save ALL the ones that come with things, and I've noticed that there are many variations on any given size as far as snugness; sometimes I'll even file down a larger size or peen/cut/trim another, if there is a really tight thing I have to loosen. Between an English and ...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting Gallery
Replies: 9
Views: 1987

Re: Shooting Gallery

I'm hoping they put it on the website... I ain't got no Gooberment Controlled Digital MSM TV... I heard that with the 'digital' format comes the potential to a) send differing programs to differing recipients simultaneously, and b) see which recipient is watching what program. Something about hands...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading
Replies: 112
Views: 12761

Re: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading

Those Taurus Judges are flying off the shelves. They sell just as fast as they come in, as fast or faster (now) than the AR-15s! What do they generally sell for? I might put one on my 'short list' (...although if you can shoot .410 shells in the .444 leverguns, maybe you could shoot them in the BFR...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action for Self-Defense on Shooting Gallery Today
Replies: 19
Views: 2647

Re: Lever Action for Self-Defense on Shooting Gallery Today

Post a followup - we don't have TV here...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti, and other Italian gun parts - VTI
Replies: 16
Views: 2405

Re: Uberti, and other Italian gun parts - VTI

J Miller wrote:
AJMD429 wrote:OK - now how about PUMA parts...?
Steve's Guns
M&M Gunsmithing
LSI

Joe
Thanks. Now I just have to figure out what spares I need...!
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading
Replies: 112
Views: 12761

Re: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading

I know you probably don't want to buy a new gun, but.... The Taurus "Judge" revolvers with .410 shotshells would seem to be the ideal in-home defense guns. I would think it would offer plenty of power without overpenetration, compact (an unwieldy .410 long gun would be knockable from your ...
by AJMD429
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - Ted Nugent interview (PG-13 rated)
Replies: 10
Views: 1152

Re: Humor - Ted Nugent interview (PG-13 rated)

At the NRA convention last year when he spoke, it seems I remember him saying the comments about the deer, and "pretty much like the French" so I wouldn't be surprised if it was originally during an interview. He doesn't self-censor much! I which we had someone like HIM for president...!
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT but you may like!
Replies: 9
Views: 762

Re: OT but you may like!

What gets me is that there really ARE alot of people who 'get it' - but that 10% or 20% or whatever (more like 75% of the folks I hang around, but I stick with the smarties :roll: ) who do 'get it' can't somehow get ANY political traction. Is it the media? The sound-byte mentality of the younger gen...
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 .38-40
Replies: 11
Views: 1011

Re: Marlin 1894 .38-40

rangerider7 wrote:I love non-abused old levers!
I like even the abused ones...!
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti, and other Italian gun parts - VTI
Replies: 16
Views: 2405

Re: Uberti, and other Italian gun parts - VTI

OK - now how about PUMA parts...?
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
Replies: 30
Views: 2923

Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?

For a finish that's just as tough, and better looking than Parkerizing, I like to brown the beater 336s I rehab. Takes a few days to get it done, but it's easy and looks somehow "more right" than Parkerizing. Allright..... For us newbies/dummies, are there any 'cookbook' instructions for ...
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
Replies: 30
Views: 2923

Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?

O.S.O.K. wrote:Its durable but not completely rust proof - but if you coat the whole thing with CLP and then wipe off, it's much much more rust proof - holds the CLP really well over time.
[dumb question mode ON]
...what is "CLP"...?
[/dumb question mode OFF]
by AJMD429
Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just recieved this from a friend . OT ???
Replies: 5
Views: 714

Re: Just recieved this from a friend . OT ???

Thankfully, we won't need to do anything ourselves, because the ever-vigilant NRA and our fellow gun owners will object to the number of guns listed, and insist that some of them be taken off the list, at least for now. It is also best to hold off writing letters and making phone calls because the o...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
Replies: 30
Views: 2923

Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?

My 'old faithful' 1894 is parkerized, and a local smith did it here in Indiana - slimmed up the forend without even asking, and now it is a beautiful gun (I'll try to get around to posting a good picture). I think he told me it was actually easier to do right than bluing was, but I don't know how mu...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High see threw rings!
Replies: 14
Views: 1659

Re: High see threw rings!

A low mounted scope on 1X is about as fast on target as you can get. Wouldn't it be nice to have one about the compactness of those red-dot ones, but that would zoom up to 10x when you wanted it to! Maybe even the crosshair part stays put, and you slip on the 10x part if you have time for a rested ...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT... first time for everything...
Replies: 13
Views: 885

Re: OT... first time for everything...

I prefer the ones who look like they could help put hay in the loft.
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High see threw rings!
Replies: 14
Views: 1659

Re: High see threw rings!

I have lots of high see-through rings, because In bright light I like peeps, but if I have the time for a precise shot, or the light is poor, I like a scope. I haven't gone on a 'critical' enough hunt to need backup irons, and if I did, I'd likely just use a quick detatch scope, since if it's broke ...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Is there a doctor in the house?
Replies: 10
Views: 727

Re: OT-Is there a doctor in the house?

Lots of "official" opinions from doctors out there on that one, but the consensus seems to be that a healthy person isn't at much risk unless really getting chilled badly throughout. I think what actually happens when you are breathing cold air or ears cold is that your body shifts from wa...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 .38-40
Replies: 11
Views: 1011

Re: Marlin 1894 .38-40

Friend brought in a 1894 Marlin rifle in .38-40, long octagon barrel, hooded front sight, tang peep (looked like the Riflesmith sights), PISTOL GRIP (with that neat little S-shape), and I drooled on it. About 70%. I had no idea he is into old guns until he bought some .348 bullets from us back in D...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Problem with FTF on Marlin 1894
Replies: 8
Views: 721

Re: Problem with FTF on Marlin 1894

Maybe try compressed air or even WD-40 to the firing pin hole; if there is junk in there it would mess it up. If that fixes it temporarily, I'd remove the firing pin(s) to clean the passage thoroughly.
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Paging Eastwood fans
Replies: 23
Views: 2436

Re: OT- Paging Eastwood fans

flatnose wrote:I would give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
:lol: :roll: :lol:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picture test - it works now.....
Replies: 40
Views: 4008

Re: Picture test - it works now.....

How do you save them in a reasonable file size? That is an art that has eluded me. I have a freebie (came with computer or cameral) called PhotoImpression that you can edit (crop or 'resize' - the latter is what keeps the whole view but drops pixel count/resolution). I think lots of other freebie s...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picture test - it works now.....
Replies: 40
Views: 4008

Re: Picture test - it works now.....

Wheeee..........! :mrgreen:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll--What should be the next Marlin caliber?
Replies: 45
Views: 5331

Re: Poll--What should be the next Marlin caliber?

I guess I like the 'extremes' - so I'd either want a really large-bore round beginning with a "4" or better yet a "5" in a carbine-sized gun, or an action enabling something like a 6mm Remington long-pointy thing.

.475 Linebaugh or .500 S&W I'd really like..... :mrgreen:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guide gun ramp fell off, but luckily I had a broken tap
Replies: 20
Views: 2835

Re: Guide gun ramp fell off, but luckily I had a broken tap

Rusty wrote:I bet if you really wanted to you could buff those bear claw marks off the side.
...'bear claw' marks...hmmm...

Maybe I'll just leave them there, and tell the grandkids about the big bears what used to live in Indiana when I was growin' up...! :lol:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suggested loads for 38 special or .357 in Wichester rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 768

Re: Suggested loads for 38 special or .357 in Wichester rifle

I don't have any load data handy (there are reloading forums like reloadersnest and ammoguide) but it might help folks to suggest useful loads if you post what kinds of powder(s) you either have or can easily get...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sermon
Replies: 23
Views: 2243

Re: Sermon

People are like that sometimes about being surprised doctors or nurses would carry a firearm; they say "But isn't your job to protect life...?" Well, duhhh..! That's what GUNS do, excepting if they are in the hands of criminals or irresponsible people, same as cars, drugs, or whatever. I u...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PHOTOBUCKET VIRUS ALERT
Replies: 16
Views: 1250

Re: PHOTOBUCKET VIRUS ALERT

This is a very, very bad one. I only succeeded in removing it from 1 computer, the others had to be reformatted and the os had to be reinstalled. I assume the "built-in" Restore function in Windows also gets corrupted by this malware, right...? I miss the pre-Windows days where you could ...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guide gun ramp fell off, but luckily I had a broken tap
Replies: 20
Views: 2835

Re: Guide gun ramp fell off, but luckily I had a broken tap

OK, I finally got around to the pictures... :oops: The Marlin .45-70 Guide Gun and the Puma 454 Casull ... http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa132/AJMD429/Leverguns%20etc/StainlessGuidePuma.jpg The rear sight I installed on the Guide Gun - a Williams WGRS - http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Rossi 92 info.
Replies: 20
Views: 2511

Re: Looking for Rossi 92 info.

And what you get in addition to work with the wrong tools is an attempt by someone who is not trained and is doing his first job. Not a great formula for a good outcome. Then you have to find a gunsmith to 'un-bubba' it for you. I usually wait for a snowy and sunny winter day so there is an excuse ...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some suggestions for new lever gun
Replies: 16
Views: 1820

Re: Some suggestions for new lever gun

I usually replace the rear barrel-mounted sights with Williams FP's mounted on the side of the receiver, or use the B-Square scope mounts, but when I fiddled with one of them to put in a 'dovetail blank' - I think the standard dovetail blank didn't fit because the rifle's groove was just slightly bi...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Pressure model 94 444 marlin
Replies: 7
Views: 2178

Re: High Pressure model 94 444 marlin

If you can persuade Ruger to do a No. 1 in .444 Marlin (heck, they do them in .45-70!), THAT would be the coolest; you could run pressures up into the stratosphere, use evil long, pointy bullets (think 400-500 grain in a .430 diameter), and it would sit right up there between the .416 Rigby and .458...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting the 22lr
Replies: 16
Views: 2335

Re: Shooting the 22lr

I have a 10/22 that I've been improving for some time. Thus far it has a Green Mountain heavy SS barrel. I put it in a Houge overmoulded stock, but it has it's own problems. I think I'll go back to the wood. The range I go to has a monthly shoot where we shoot the USBR targets. You'd be surprised w...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting the 22lr
Replies: 16
Views: 2335

Re: Shooting the 22lr

I have a Mark II 22/45. LOVE IT. I gave it to my daughter for her 12th birthday. She's 21 now and I'm not giving it to her until she takes the concealed carry course (NRA course) and gets the NC pistol purchase permit. I don't think she'll ever do either. I'll keep shooting it. MAKE her take the co...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How many times have you started back at your beginnings?
Replies: 35
Views: 3642

Re: OT-How many times have you started back at your beginnings?

Usually the people who say money isn't everything, don't have any. :lol: That is possibly quite true. But then again, I have been with a number of people at their death. So far not one of them died wishing they had more money. :o Yep - when I talk to patients with terminal illness about their lives...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there only one serial number on the 357 1894 Marlins?
Replies: 20
Views: 2542

Re: Is there only one serial number on the 357 1894 Marlins?

The JBTs would love to nail someone over an issue like this. It's easy, the guy isn't an actual "criminal" so he wouldn't fight much. It's your tax dollars at work! What do you mean, "not an actual 'criminal'," THESE are the violent gun-loving people who are causing our violent ...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Rossi 92 info.
Replies: 20
Views: 2511

Re: Looking for Rossi 92 info.

The only thing I can complain about is that the stainless finish was good enough that any scratches really show up, and it has gotten a few; in a way, that is a compliment. Consider bead-blasting it. I scratched (...er, I mean 'engraved') my Puma when installing a Williams FP - I think I'll do that...
by AJMD429
Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Rossi 92 info.
Replies: 20
Views: 2511

Re: Looking for Rossi 92 info.

That was a REALLY good deal. Lots of others will chime in who no doubt shoot Rossi's more and know more about them, but I've shot a couple thousand rounds through a few Rossi 92's, and they've all functioned fine. They are NOT fun to take apart and reassemble, but you really shouldn't have to do tha...
by AJMD429
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How many times have you started back at your beginnings?
Replies: 35
Views: 3642

Re: OT-How many times have you started back at your beginnings?

At thirty I was in debt enough to have just bought a 20-room mansion, yet lived in a ghetto apartment and drove a 20 year old car, but had in my hand a diploma and the promise of the nice income I would make as a doctor. By fifty, I had spent three different times going 6 to 9 months without ANY pay...
by AJMD429
Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying te same caliber lever and sidearm.
Replies: 45
Views: 4562

Re: Carrying te same caliber lever and sidearm.

The .22 handgun and .45-70 rifle or the .44 Mag handgun and .22 LR rifle is the PRACTICAL answer unless you're so far from supply sources you really need to stick with one cartridge. Being that I seldom walk more than a half mile from my house, I can usually 'fight my way back to the supply depo' no...
by AJMD429
Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Marlin 444 Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1247

Re: A Marlin 444 Question

BlaineG wrote:Because you NEED one more .444 than a 45-70 :P
:roll: :roll: :roll:
by AJMD429
Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eye Test: Fiber-Optic Sights & Leverguns
Replies: 19
Views: 1327

Re: Eye Test: Fiber-Optic Sights & Leverguns

I can see the green but lose the red on background. Those are my eyes and color deficient sight. Your photos aren't that bad. That last one has everything in focus. I'm pretty sure Williams sells a kit for the Firesights that allows you to switch colors and so forth. That way you could have a green...
by AJMD429
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma 44 Mag I'd not seen before
Replies: 4
Views: 552

Puma 44 Mag I'd not seen before

I saw a used Puma .44 Magnum, round barrel, blued, which loaded through the tubular magazine, having the knurled end-cap, and the attachment of the magazine was with an oblong 'O' shaped ring with a screw through the middle like my Marlin 1894, instead of the flimsier attachments I've seen (no littl...
by AJMD429
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Marlin 444 Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1247

A Marlin 444 Question

Why does the Marlin .444 hold one more round in the magazine than the .45-70...?
I can't believe any small difference in cartridge length is the factor (if so, a similarly small difference in magazine tube length would allow the extra round in a .45-70!)