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by Cruise
Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
Replies: 60
Views: 5746

Re: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight

It took a while but, you wore the bastards down!

Congratulations!!!
by Cruise
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 4117

Re: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle

There is one FS over on Gun Broker with a "buy now" of $2200. I have not been keeping track lately but is this a realistic price? It has one bid. I just sold one in very good shape for $1100. There are a lot of glassy-eyed people with stuff for sale. I normally see them in the $1200 to 14...
by Cruise
Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 4117

Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle

There is one FS over on Gun Broker with a "buy now" of $2200. I have not been keeping track lately but is this a realistic price? It has one bid.
by Cruise
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster
Replies: 20
Views: 3074

Re: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster

I have recently been using a Simply Rugged: http://www.simplyrugged.com/ You can set it up for inside or out. Makes the piece disappear! Very comfortable. Not bad on the checkbook either. I also have a Sparks and Mernicle both of which I like but I seem to gravitate towards the Simply rugged. Carry ...
by Cruise
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Browning question
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Re: 1886 Browning question

Anybody want to name a good source? Sounds like a great idea!
by Cruise
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How important are handguns to you?
Replies: 83
Views: 8982

Re: How important are handguns to you?

For a LEO or someone that really has been there/done that in ready to go all the way(right then/right now)guess it's cool, but also there are many that are paranoid and make them feel far away from when they got their heads put in the toilet in High School making them brave. Let me start off by say...
by Cruise
Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How important are handguns to you?
Replies: 83
Views: 8982

Re: How important are handguns to you?

For a LEO or someone that really has been there/done that in ready to go all the way(right then/right now)guess it's cool, but also there are many that are paranoid and make them feel far away from when they got their heads put in the toilet in High School making them brave. Let me start off by say...
by Cruise
Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help with 1911'ish home decor research
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Need some help with 1911'ish home decor research

awp101 wrote:
J Miller wrote:The year 1911 was good year. But in this case I'm thinking home decor, not combat handguns.

Joe
You mean you don't have a couple of 1911s placed on shelves, etc as "decor" like the rest of us? :mrgreen:

Or a 105mm Howitzer for yard art?
by Cruise
Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns, etc. and magnets
Replies: 17
Views: 2631

Re: Guns, etc. and magnets

Only if you have an "Old Fashioned" Magnetic Compass on the tractor. :D :D :D
by Cruise
Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood stove for small space?
Replies: 49
Views: 6328

Re: Wood stove for small space?

We lived aboard and cruised a 47' sailboat for a number of years and had a Dickinson diesel heater. It was great in Northern climates and functioned flawlessly. Defender Industries is one source and is a reputable outfit to deal with. Many marine supply houses have them as well. They have been build...
by Cruise
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Fanciest Levergun Ever Built?
Replies: 24
Views: 2990

Re: The Fanciest Levergun Ever Built?

I sort of liked this one:

http://www.dlsports.com/gallery_pg_imag ... -large.jpg

By Dave Lauck when he was running for sheriff in Wyoming.
by Cruise
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: P-38 is Home
Replies: 30
Views: 4181

Re: P-38 is Home

Gobblerforge wrote:When I read the title, I couldn't decide if the post was about the gun, the plane or the can opener. :wink: Amazing how the mind wanders before the first cup of coffee is finished.
Gobbler
My thoughts :lol: :lol: :lol: exactly!
by Cruise
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil for my Gunstock
Replies: 11
Views: 1647

Re: Oil for my Gunstock

If using Oil (BLO, Tung, Penofin or something else), I think it would be best to get the desired effect with the oil before the wax as the oil will have a harder time penetrating a wax. I kind of like the oil only look. Rubbing with 3M Wet-or-Dry (sanding actually) taking it up through the grits (22...
by Cruise
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W ?
Replies: 24
Views: 3365

Re: S&W ?

I have an older K-22 and a newer Model 60 Pro Series w/3" BBL. Both superlative pieces.
by Cruise
Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895
Replies: 43
Views: 8009

Re: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895

I have lusted after a Marlin 1895 LTD III. Last one on GB was around $900. 18" bbl if I recall correctly.
by Cruise
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns-guns related in Wikipedia
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: Guns-guns related in Wikipedia

I'm the only criminal lawyer in an office of 20. Powers that be installed filters against porn, politics & guns. Know how hard it is to prepare a gun homicide case these days without access to the 'net? Firm removed my filters so now everybody comes in to look at the political stuff on my box. ...
by Cruise
Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-first snow
Replies: 12
Views: 1899

Re: OT-first snow

Bill in Oregon wrote:Had snow here Wednesday morning above 5000 feet. I'm in the Siskiyou mountains just north of the California border in Oregon ...
'Bout the same in the.high Cascades of central Oregon. Same elevation: 5,000 ASL.
by Cruise
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kings deer. Really?
Replies: 58
Views: 7211

Re: The Kings deer. Really?

Is Perry "the one" to square away the USA? actually, in Texas, parks and wildlife is running half-staff and zero maintenance, even though the revenues from licenses and park entrance fees should cover full staff and then some. The state parks that don't earn their keep are being turned ove...
by Cruise
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Replies: 478
Views: 108267

Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft

Halfbreed wrote:One of my favorite Vietnam war era planes the OV-1 Mohawk. :wink:

Image
Many hours this ac as well as the O-1xx Bird Dog.
by Cruise
Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lookin at getting a .45LC or a .44mag Rossi Lever
Replies: 6
Views: 1648

Re: Lookin at getting a .45LC or a .44mag Rossi Lever

I have a Win 92 Trapper in .45LC paired with Ruger Birdshead 3" in .45LC also a Marlin in .45LC. Like em all!
by Cruise
Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
Replies: 103
Views: 12918

Re: OT-Accident at the Reno Air races

I am 70 as well. I don't feel I have lost my touch: either with the propeller on the top or in front. It was an unfortunate incident but not a reason to close down the Reno Air Races. There will always be people who push the envelope and people who want to watch them. The last time I was at Reno was...
by Cruise
Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Care
Replies: 3
Views: 1210

Leather Care

Has anybody used Obenauf's leather care products?
If so, what was your experience.
I got a sample size but am interested what the long term might look like.

website here: http://www.obenaufs.com

Mike
by Cruise
Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making reloading more fun.
Replies: 28
Views: 3952

Re: Making reloading more fun.

Thanks for sharing your ideas! :!: :!:
by Cruise
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot-just a bit. Martini question.
Replies: 21
Views: 3141

Re: Ot-just a bit. Martini question.

Here I thought we were going to get into questions such as:

- Stir or Shake

- Up or Rocks :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Cruise
Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 SRC
Replies: 11
Views: 1507

Re: On-T Win 94 SRC

pwl44m wrote: I Jewed Him down to $500.
Perry
"Negotiated" is the currently PC term :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cruise
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Another .22 handgun question
Replies: 38
Views: 6047

Re: OT - Another .22 handgun question

[quote="Lastmohecken"]I think If I could own just one .22 it would be a Smith and Wesson model 17-2 K22, as I still believe they are about the finest ever made. I have a K-22 as well. It is as Lastmohecken describes: One Sierra Hotel handgun. I've had mine for years and would not part with...
by Cruise
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
Replies: 54
Views: 8503

Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits

claybob86 wrote:They can't even spell. Why would they be expected to have intelligence or class? :roll:
They have class . . . all of it low! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't post often but read a lot.

Love it here!
by Cruise
Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pistols
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Re: OT - Pistols

Just short of amazing! I guess they fire birdshot? :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cruise
Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I raise my glass for the last time
Replies: 27
Views: 3838

Re: I raise my glass for the last time

If they focus on 'strategic' or military stuff, it IS a very legitimate way to spend federal tax dollars (far more legitimate than Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Education, and all the other 'nice' stuff that is NONE of the federal government's responsibility or business). The 'scientific' st...
by Cruise
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Outlaw question
Replies: 6
Views: 1548

Re: Uberti Outlaw question

I suppose it depends on how much "Green" you have to make the shade! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cruise
Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I joined the 1911 club
Replies: 16
Views: 2683

Re: I joined the 1911 club

Beautiful!

Is that is first with an external extractor?
by Cruise
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Ruger single 10
Replies: 26
Views: 3743

Re: OT- Ruger single 10

My wife has her eye on the SP101 DAO for CCW. She doesn't like the bite of the lighter S&W .38 642. She is torn between maybe more carrying time as it is lighter or going with the heavier one she can shoot better. I'm glad to see them make (especially as a stockholder :D ) but I like my six-shoo...
by Cruise
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot a little black powder
Replies: 23
Views: 3771

Re: Shot a little black powder

I just came up to search for this very topic and there it was. Thanks for the info folks!
by Cruise
Wed May 18, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Rand 1911 A1
Replies: 12
Views: 2492

Re: Remington Rand 1911 A1

The Sight is a great site for all things 1911(http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7). I also have a 1943 Remington Rand and it too has the color differential on the end of the slide. It is definitely an "arms room clunker" shoots very accurately (minute of bad guy). Originally a...
by Cruise
Wed May 18, 2011 2:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Any recipes for goat meat?
Replies: 29
Views: 4047

Re: OT Any recipes for goat meat?

Put two steaks on BBQ.

One goat.

One beef.

When done, discard the goat and eat the beef! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cruise
Tue May 10, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?
Replies: 25
Views: 5292

Re: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?

Check out the 1911 forum: http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Hobie likes Colt: A fine piece. I have two: 1943 Remington Typewriter model and a MK IV Ofc LtWt by D&L Sports (Dave Lauck). The New Ruger SR1911 looks good as well as the S&W 'E' models (External extractor if that bo...
by Cruise
Sun May 01, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: why are sights so tight
Replies: 12
Views: 1562

Re: OT: why are sights so tight

Maybe you could use ice or dry ice to the sight for a while, then heat the barrel a bit so the dovetail opening is bigger relative to the sight. I've used that method for stubborn screws ( along with Liquid Wrench and Plentiful Cursing ). Body English works well in conjunction with all the above! :...
by Cruise
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll on possible forum change
Replies: 46
Views: 6157

Re: Poll on possible forum change

I voted to leave it as is. I like things to stay the same unless it actually improves the function. If it's just cosmetic then I see no real purpose to it. My sentiments as well. If the back end provides an improvement that is transparent to us and makes it easier for you , go for it! I guess what ...
by Cruise
Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?
Replies: 57
Views: 8516

Re: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?

After your retirement, you have taken a job as a photojournalist. You plan to drive along the US/Mexico border, and take photos of wildlife for the next year. For your protection what lever gun will you pick and how would you want it modified? :o All your hands are going to be busy handling cameras...
by Cruise
Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Cowboy Music
Replies: 36
Views: 5743

Re: Best Cowboy Music

Check out Michael Berry's "Texas Time" podcast everyday here: http://www.ktrh.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=texastime.xml He fills in for Mark Levin from time to time and his local talk show is good as well. The Texas music is an addition to the rest of it. I listen whe...
by Cruise
Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wrapping a lever
Replies: 12
Views: 4298

Re: Wrapping a lever

Basically the same as whipping the end of a line (rope).
by Cruise
Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Honda Motorcycles
Replies: 8
Views: 1969

Re: OT - Honda Motorcycles

Lame AJ
:roll: :roll: :roll:
by Cruise
Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son
Replies: 77
Views: 7112

Re: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son

Sent.

Keep us in the loop.
by Cruise
Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow
Replies: 98
Views: 9416

Re: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow

Our prayers sent.
by Cruise
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- official state gun
Replies: 22
Views: 2700

Re: OT- official state gun

Oh I don't know, if they spent more time doing things like this they'd be spending less time doing things that take away our freedoms. Keep them occupied in other areas for sure! From statehouses to WASHDC! If they aren't screwing off doing this inane stuff, they should be on a break of some sort o...
by Cruise
Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)
Replies: 10
Views: 1378

Re: OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)

AJ, Swing on over to The Sight . . . a wealth of 1911 stuff there. http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Find the brand of pistol your son has and noodle around in the posts. I am sure there are others with the same issue. Mag springs would be my first suspicion but there are a lot of idi...
by Cruise
Mon Nov 22, 2010 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Should I Get A CCW" Advice
Replies: 36
Views: 5301

Re: "Should I Get A CCW" Advice

AJ is right on. It's also about capability and intent. After you master the capability part, examine your intent (you may have to adjust your "headspace"). Ayoob's book is worth assimilating. Look into a Utah carry permit. Utah is recognized in 33 states at last count. Above all: Range tim...
by Cruise
Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cannon Balls
Replies: 27
Views: 3615

Re: Cannon Balls

From my Field Artillery days:

Field Artillery is the "King of Battle"

Infantry is the "Queen of Battle"

Why?

The "King" puts the balls where the "Queen" wants them!!!!
:shock: :shock: :shock: :o :o :o :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cruise
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3432

Re: OT Glaser Safety Slugs

This site was posted over on the 1911 board and it seems to be a pretty complete comparison of various service and self defense loads to compare with the Glaser rounds.

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887