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- Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Shootists—- the beginning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 832
Re: The Shootists—- the beginning
Well -- if given the opportunity, i'd say id take Colt Lawman 4" fixed sight in ---------------- .357 Magnum ! -- then if were going to a place where the tough guys go, and turn out even tougher (thats an old song lyric ) --- and the goal is to knock down some things at extended distances for f...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."
- Replies: 7
- Views: 472
Re: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."
I have one Santana album Downloaded on iTunes. A compilation album he recorded with other artists but provided guitar work. His version (homage) to Led Zeppelin’s Whole lotta love is epic. I think the rock singer Chris Cornell (RIP) was the vocalist. Nice choice when I’m tired of podcasts or Fox News
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: K frame .22s
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1033
Re: K frame .22s
Buckeyeshooter: another M18 shooter here. I do not see many of them around. Am lucky to also have its 3 'brothers' -- a M14, M17, and M15. I still have a 2.5 inch 19. At one point I had a 2.5. 4 and 6 inch. I am getting old and starting to downsize these days. Don’t “downsize” that one :lol: Kiddin...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She said she missed me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 664
Re: She said she missed me.
Sounds like my most recent ex. Although she’d be using a scattergun to better her odds. She is a “Set fire to the bridge before she is off it “ type, God bless her Dating these days for a middle aged gent (I’m 51) is no fun - probably even less so for the gals. However we all (mostly) still seem to ...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Writing on a stock.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 571
Re: Writing on a stock.
If it’s a laminate stock, I’d be tempted to put some Mylar over it and call it good I’m an avid mountain biker and most of the modern enthusiast grade stuff is carbon fiber for the frames, so it’s common to use Mylar to protect the weave in areas that are prone to getting beat up and seems to work l...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
- Replies: 18
- Views: 854
Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
oldebear1950 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:05 pm I just scored on a Henry all weather 45-70 for almost half price of all the ones on gun broker. Is brand new and looks awesome
Pics or it didn’t happen
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Health and the 'carnivore' diet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 401
Re: Health and the 'carnivore' diet
I let myself get too fat and am taking ozempic to battle it. Jason and I are both insurance adjusters and he can attest that it can involve physically active days in all temperatures with lots of walking and climbing activity —- but like Scott, I recently started doing consulting work that is 90% be...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1013
Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
I kinda get depressed when things are not organized. My reloading spot rivals Steve’s for tidiness, however I haven’t used it in several years because I only reload large centerfire rifle rounds, and I used to dabble with benchrest stuff. 6mm PPC and the like It’s easy to stay on top of things when ...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1056
Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:14 pm
I do clean my black powder firearms immediately. But I clean modern guns when needed. .22 rimfires a bit more often since that is a generally dirty round. Guns shooting cast bullets also a bit more frequently. But others when they stop functioning 100% reliably.
Pretty much this
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 handguns
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1645
Re: .22 handguns
I have a number of .22lr handguns but don't shoot any of them as often as centerfire guns. I'd rather shoot a .38, a .44 spl or a .45 Colt when I'm out and about. I suppose I will second this emotion. I fire my Ruger 10/22’s and Henry lever .22’s far more than I have ever used one in handgun format...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
- Replies: 18
- Views: 854
Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
Just looked up the Henry's --- sheesh , now i want one too - IF (maybe still a big if) - i could get one close to MSRP . I'll take the case hardened version myself please ! Someone mentioned looking around for a used Browning 1886 though - if you dont have to have new , that would be a very very goo...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
- Replies: 18
- Views: 854
Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
. I almost got an 1886 reproduction, but I had a little bit more money and decided to splurge on a Big Horn Armory 1889 in 500 S&W just for the fact that I could get a carbine style levergun about the same weight and heft as a Marlin Guide Gun (and shorter than my ‘little’ Marlin 1894), with a ...
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 883
Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Sig P238 with dedicated +P defense loads
- Mon May 29, 2023 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Special.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1910
Re: 44 Special.
Timely discussion It wasnt 2 or 3 months ago that i purchased an engraved Python (new production) and soundly proclaimed that it may be my last significant firearms purchase for a good long while. My interest in shooting, and especially reloading had been waning and prior to that i had mostly just b...
- Sun May 28, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
- Replies: 312
- Views: 16243
Re: Just a matter of time PUPPY BORN
Well we survived the night! The first few days are kind of tenuous for puppy survival. Moms sleeping on them, they move off and get cold( newborns can't regulate body temp), the list goes on. This morning I weighed each pup- gotta make sure they are growing- put the pups into the incubator tote so ...
- Mon May 22, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: today is the10th anaversery of the tornado at m0re ok
- Replies: 6
- Views: 443
Re: today is the10th anaversery of the tornado at m0re ok
Ugly day for sure
- Fri May 19, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the wheel gun and the other one
- Replies: 13
- Views: 835
Re: the wheel gun and the other one
A-ha! Not hard to figure out what this one is we have a thread on it here somewhere And it is on my list to be a companion to the little Henry. I just picked up recently.. The only finish my fun store has is the bronze cerakote though and I am on the fence about whether I like that or not, but they ...
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
Re: watch your six gentlemen
——duplicate. Did it again Good grief
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
Re: watch your six gentlemen
— duplicate
Trying to correct typos in my post but I can’t see for squat without my reading glasses so I keep hitting the “quote button instead of edit
Trying to correct typos in my post but I can’t see for squat without my reading glasses so I keep hitting the “quote button instead of edit
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
Re: watch your six gentlemen
Thanks fellows for the supportive words It means a lot to me because there are so many members on here that are either veterans, LEO, or have formal medical and pharmaceutical training, And we are all outdoorsman to varying degrees, when you guys remark about something like this it comes from a plac...
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
Re: watch your six gentlemen
Most folks seem to go through life without paying attention. I think urban life encourages us to do so. You stepped up. I’m darn proud of you for that. But you are correct, it can happen anywhere at any time. . Thank you for the kind words and you’re very right about people not paying attention. I ...
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1059
Re: I'm free .... sort of.
Awesome! And I can relate to your comment about the oil because I am a DIYer. I normally don’t profess to believe in conspiracy theories but find it odd that I can get an oil change plus filter in some places for 40 bucks , (brick and mortar shop, guys with tools performing services etc. etc. But wh...
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the wheel gun and the other one
- Replies: 13
- Views: 835
Re: the wheel gun and the other one
headed to a forest to evade the local version of a heat wave with two cheap guns and a old-stock vehicle . . . . the car is an 07 Yaris, stick shift, runs on fumes, great aircon, and good tires. the wheel gun is new and I won't embarrass myself by divulging how Cheap it is. . † grizz As Joe China w...
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2664
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
. He even addresses the looks complaints and shows several old Colt double actions I have thought of as classics and the resemblance is striking. I mentioned before that my Colt Lawman is my “go-to” for any full size revolver business (but trying to warm up to the new 3” Python I splurged on over t...
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a 71!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 793
Re: Got a 71!
Wonderful rifle to cherish and take care of. Man, I would love to have one, but I have to pay for soooo many home repairs ... :cry: I can empathize there That’s the story of the upcoming summer for me If I write down my list in a public forum like this perhaps I will accomplish half of it! :lol: :l...
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2664
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
I actually don’t think it looks that bad, however it would look a lot better if it was $400 as has been said. There’s a lot of very worthy competition in the thousand dollar price point. Compared to the Rock Island revolver a, this one is a tractive. But it’s like being at the beer joint and evaluat...
- Fri May 19, 2023 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Answered prayers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1151
Re: Answered prayers
Tycer wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 12:02 pmThis.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 11:15 am Scott, it is simple. God made sure she married her angel. That's the kind of stuff He does.
Y’all sure are a handsome couple.
This- and I a, thankful the prayers worked. Here’s to many more sunsets
- Thu May 18, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2780
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
I shared the tale of the shooting in my office parking lot last week. They gun I had closest at hand was my Sig 238 (small 1911 profile 380 loaded with +p defense loads). After that encounter It has been replaced in the glovebox by my Glock 19 but the 238 still rides in a pocket holster (First rule ...
- Thu May 11, 2023 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: watch your six gentlemen
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1386
watch your six gentlemen
i shared this yesterday on ARFCOM, but it rattled me so i thought i would share an experience that many of us hope never happens, but can I realize the news is all about mass shootings , but not every shooting is some disgruntled loner with a long gun. Sometimes traditional Man-woman-other man argum...
- Thu May 11, 2023 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why Handload?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1586
Re: Why Handload?
i'll offer a counterpoint and state that i dont really like to reload a heckuva lot. I'm spread too thin with many other aspects of life and have been for quite some time. However - years ago after a bit of research, i decided that .300 Weatherby was going to be my rifle caliber of choice. standard ...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
I just installed the Wilson Combat rear sight on mine this week. I haven't shot it yet, but wow! A vast improvement. While the factory sight is ok, it is definitely the weakest link in the new Pythons IMO. Adjustments are too fussy, and while it may retain zero fine (as my example did), I found it ...
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at 7.62 SLR/MSRs. Opinions, thoughts, experiences
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1046
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at 7.62 SLR/MSRs. Opinions, thoughts, experiences
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1046
Re: Looking at 7.62 SLR/MSRs. Opinions, thoughts, experiences
I have an M1 a tanker currently but I’ve been thinking along the same lines as yourself but for a different reason I am sitting on better than a case of Tula 308 that my old full-size m1a Used to chew through like they were Swedish fish candy The new tanker not so much. It dimples the primer with no...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ''I need to secure your weapon, for your safety and mine!''
- Replies: 14
- Views: 817
Re: ''I need to secure your weapon, for your safety and mine!''
Stupid f***.
LE has become a polarizing thing where I have the utmost respect for those that are true professionals , but an increasingly dimmer and dimmer view of the hacks out there that comprise the rest.
At 50 y/o, this officer should have developed some judgement by now.
LE has become a polarizing thing where I have the utmost respect for those that are true professionals , but an increasingly dimmer and dimmer view of the hacks out there that comprise the rest.
At 50 y/o, this officer should have developed some judgement by now.
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
. As to your question it really comes down to your usage. Target gun at the range spending time mostly in the plastic carrying case? 6" barrel. Woods walking gun spending time mostly in a holster on your hip? 4" barrel. Backpacking/ concealed carry/ glove compartment gun? 3" barrel. ...
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1958
- Replies: 12
- Views: 740
Re: 1958
As an OSU alum, I really enjoyed the article on Pistol Pete Eaton
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steak Grilling
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1491
Re: Steak Grilling
Geez fellas! I’m on a diet here! :lol: Kidding of course. And as an aside, steak itself is not bad for the waistline anyway as long as you watch the portion size. It’s the traditional side dishes that get you. Potatoes of all sorts, macaroni and cheese, vegetables sautéed in butter, breads - oh my
- Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Super Wrangler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 964
Re: Ruger Super Wrangler
But as a poll, how many right handed shooters use which thumb to cock the hammer? A curious mind wants to know . . † Right handed, use right thumb Never felt compelled to be in a situation where i needed rapid fire with any of the single actions i have had, but it sounds like a neat trick to work o...
- Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Super Wrangler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 964
Re: Ruger Super Wrangler
So, it sounds like a cheaper Single Six more so than an upgraded wrangler. I Sold my single six convertible a few years ago. This looks like a great replacement, although I didn’t shoot it much and haven’t really missed it. 6 rounds of :22 goes by way too fast and takes too long to reload. Of course...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To hail with it!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 730
Re: To hail with it!
On Friday, we were hammered with large hail again. 3rd time since 2006. From the size of the holes in the siding and window screens looks like it must have been golf ball to tennis ball size this time. We were out of town when it hit. Fortunately, there is no broken glass, but there are areas where...
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1521
Re: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
I bought a lot of dope armed with only a High Standard derringer in .22 Magnum. It was plenty. I still do .....Aaaah chooo! (JK) And despite dabbling with .357's lately -- Summertime EDC (Sig 238) and Wintertime EDC (G19) (There's a wristwatch area on another forum where people snap pics of their E...
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1521
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
Streetstar, I can only speak for myself, but please don't ever sell that Dan Wesson with the interchangeable barrel kit. I always wanted one of those, and deeply sorry that DW got out of the revolver business. Such a loss! As to the Python, its a beautiful gun for sure, and a keeper as well! So pro...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hemingway’s home in Key West
- Replies: 16
- Views: 685
Re: Hemingway’s home in Key West
lots of 6 toed cats - did you see any? I had never visited Key West, then did it two years in a row (one a stay, and one a stop on a cruise ship). Saw a bunch of those cats in the yard there. Yes - its a fun environment (if you like cats, which i do ). Those cats are all over the house and grounds....
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hemingway’s home in Key West
- Replies: 16
- Views: 685
Re: Hemingway’s home in Key West
lots of 6 toed cats
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scheduled for RFA in my legs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 539
Re: Scheduled for RFA in my legs
Forgive me for phrasing it this way, but is this why a lot of nurses in their late 30's/40/ish have "Cankles" ?
I've spent too much time in hospitals here lately and have made a note of this .
I've spent too much time in hospitals here lately and have made a note of this .
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
Well, the new Python is officially not an unfired safe queen. I wont call this an epilogue, because this project needs some more work. I will admit that i havent fired my other .357's probably in 4 years. Now i have a 3" model with an open metal backstrap - and you guys' know where i'm going wi...
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1932
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
Well - the Python finally made it home . I will get a range report as soon as i can. The case of ammo got here yesterday ! I was bummed that with a delayed 4473, you cant add additional items to it when you pick it up. I thought that was the case, but i was told thats only on same day purchases. HAd...