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by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
Replies: 11
Views: 785

Re: Mall Ninja part 2

You have a long way to go before you can call that thing tricked out. :lol: http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/Bear-45-70/UltimateWeaponsPlatform.jpg I may have seen this one at the last gun show i went to ! --- love the key ring holder on the pistol grip. In the real world, is it the G3 , Gal...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
Replies: 11
Views: 785

Re: Mall Ninja part 2

Don't expect spectacular results with those ammo choices. They should be reasonably accurate, but not match-level by any stretch. Not that there is anything wrong with it either. I'm not expecting match grade results -- i'll get into that when the factory stuff is all gone and its time to reload (w...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
Replies: 11
Views: 785

Mall Ninja part 2

a week or so ago i posted a thread about my new AR -- to refresh, it looked like this originally -- all it really needed was a small optical device, maybe a C-More, Holosight, or a conventional 2-7 x 32, http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb285/streetstar707/352.jpg I then totally spazzed out at my ...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Replies: 55
Views: 4958

Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?

Guys, guys !! No need to get the thread locked ----- :o Many of us have served our country in one capacity or another, --- and darn right there is a bit of inter service rivalry going on --- always has, always will be. In the end, members of all branches have and still are making the ultimate sacri...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- - Ruger LCR prices
Replies: 6
Views: 739

Re: OT- - Ruger LCR prices

I've been watching the LCRs sel on GB for anywhere from $600 - $700+ :shock: :shock: :shock: WITHOUT the Crimson Trace grips! Anyone thinking about doing this should please refer to this link instead --- you can get the "real deal" for the same price :o :shock: (The Ruger is a bargain at ...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester '73 .32-20....TRADED FOR '76
Replies: 26
Views: 2964

Re: Winchester '73 .32-20

What a buy :shock: The buttstock is absolutely the reason the shop had it marked so low, but it still looks to be worth 3 times what you paid for it I wonder if it would be possible to "age" a replacement buttstock for this rifle to roughly match the fore end. Either way , outstanding rifl...
by Streetstar
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Replies: 55
Views: 4958

Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?

My last stateside duty assignment was as a "black hat" at Ft. Benning. In this capacity, i have had the chance to see all branches of the service together. I have seen them all succeed and fail at roughly an equal rate. Training at 110% is the ultimate BS Filter. Marines probably got hamme...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Replies: 55
Views: 4958

Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?

In all honesty ----- i have to say --- most people who would consider themselves "operators" dont give a flip what you call them. I spent 5 years in the 75th Infantry --- that doesn't quite make me an "operator" in my opinion, but i have spent countless hours training alongside U...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES
Replies: 128
Views: 49371

Re: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES

Remington Target rifle followed by my 10-22 T target rifle. I am not discriminatory in what i feed them , as i am not going for BR-50 points or anything. The little Henry is always a blast The 10/22 has lately turned into a stove-pipin' *** though, regardless of how clean it may be . I have had a co...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE
Replies: 115
Views: 28797

Re: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE

Local OKc BassPro had plenty lining the shelves at 19.99 a brick ---- last weekends sale lowered it to 16.99/ brick and they disappeared fast ---------- i didnt make it there in time :lol: i shoot about a brick every 2 months - mostly oyt of my 10-22 T heavy barrel -- so having 10,000 or so of these...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AAARRGGH! NEW Marlin 1895 .410s at Cabelas!
Replies: 8
Views: 809

Re: AAARRGGH! NEW Marlin 1895 .410s at Cabelas!

I am going to call the Ft Worth Cabela's --- if its that price there, thats worth a 175 mile drive for me
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
Replies: 44
Views: 4326

Re: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie

I don't care for Rene Zellweger in anything, and don't understand the attraction. I liked the ending, where Hitch just couldn't let that *** go on living. Boy -- finally finished this movie ! --- Its daylight savings time now and i am usually doing something outside until dark, so i can never pop a...
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 19130

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

I'm getting the feeling i'm a little younger than some of you guys (37) -----I'll gladly suck it up and take the Vette.,, but keep the Jeep well maintained for me so i dont have to spend an arm and a leg when i inherit it in 15 years :o :shock: :lol:
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
Replies: 41
Views: 3360

Re: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery

Streetstar... Nope.. fancy houses, cars, boats and the high life have never been my weakness or desire. Good looking women have been the temptation that I sitll have to fight. I have won thus far and the lotto would cause me to have to fight all that much harder. How about a water cooler that dispe...
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
Replies: 41
Views: 3360

Re: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery

Am i the only one here who dreams of buying MC Hammer's old house and having a different bouncing car, Hummer or Ferrari for every day of the week ? :lol:
Lets not forget the cigarette boat and keeping my posse fed.

Get me paid !!!!! Hollah
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA
Replies: 7
Views: 856

Re: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA

It could have been a .50 caliber Beowulf made by Alexander Arms.Do a Google and find out about it. Stan in SC Those rounds are mouse pellets compared to 50 BMG's --- no way it could have been perceived as only "a little shorter" ---- but otherwise, the AA Beowulf kicks tits and i want one...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
Replies: 25
Views: 1891

Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family

Dang it! shortly after reading this thread, i mindlessly bid on another G 21 on Gun Broker and was just informed that i won it :o This is both an upper and a downer since i am still reeling from purchasing 2 cases of 223. I am too far invested in .45 ACP to stop now, or i would have gotten the "...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
Replies: 27
Views: 2549

Re: input on Ruger #1 B

Oh my gosh that is a awesome rifle, It looks mint! Figure you got that about half price, that wood is defiintely a supreme grade and the bluing also looks fantastic. That is a gun you s/b proud of. WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK!!! BUT IF ALL THESE TERRIBLE SHOOTINGS KEEP HA...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Dog is gone
Replies: 19
Views: 2264

Re: Little Dog is gone

Tom, i feel for you. I have a little Pekingnese named Cupcake that i found at the lake while i was 4-wheelin' one day and she is an older dog. A year later and i love that dog more than i love my guns . She is maybe 12 years old --- has declining vision, hearing, and not many teeth left, but she sti...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
Replies: 25
Views: 1891

Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family

O.S.O.K - Your new Glock looks good, shoots true, apparently fits you well, and one can't fault the caliber, so ... congratulations are in order! Hey Streetstar, if you try another box of ammo through that S.A. GI and it still ain't working out for you, give me a shout. I seem to have good karma wi...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What do you say?
Replies: 4
Views: 595

Re: OT- What do you say?

She was a very sick woman to want to take the life of her own child. Given the ammunition all these shootings lately has been giving the liberal left, i just wished she had stayed home and ate Drano
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
Replies: 25
Views: 1891

Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family

www.topglock.com --- in case you aren't already familiar with the site ----- tons of good stuff ---- i really wanted one of their 6" .400-Cor-bon barrels for my 21. All this talk about Glocks makes me want another one Hopefully, one more box of ammo and my Springfield will start working right :...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 19130

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

Your squad leader is not going to remind you to check your weapon every couple of days, you have to remember to do it on your own. He darn sure better be.....as well as every other single thing. It's the only job the Squad Leader has: Taking care of his soldier's every need while in the field. :P s...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Snakes
Replies: 46
Views: 4032

Re: OT- Snakes

I am an insurance adjuster and as such, get to meet all types of people. One was a contractor who found a little button rattler on my client's property. This "coon butt" (common local term down in Louisiana --- no offense) thought he was gonna play Steve Irwin or something and "get th...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin and Ruger models?
Replies: 5
Views: 593

Re: New Marlin and Ruger models?

I saw the .410 Marlin XLR on Gunbroker shortly after i penned a thread asking about them, so they are indeed, for real . Very cool looking, but i want blue and walnut :lol:
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
Replies: 25
Views: 1891

Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family

Glock ---- homely to the eye, cold to the touch, but comforting as hell when things go bump in the night. Half the PD's in america ---- they cant all be wrong. The 10mm is the coolest chambering Glock makes too. I had a .45 (the 21) and it was a fine little machine, --- i disliked it for no reason o...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 19130

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

wow-- what a heated thread :evil: My military experiences do not quite rival Combat Divers i suspect. I left after 5 years after all, but in those years, i carried it in Jungle and desert campaigns, as well as extensive arctic training -------- i wont say i never had a stoppage or an FTF, i did, whi...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a personal "Grail" today!
Replies: 29
Views: 1997

Re: Found a personal "Grail" today!

mescalero1 wrote:You guys never cease to amaze me, I did not think ANY of you would have known who Robert Palmer is!

Guess its not all campfire songs and old Slim Whitman cassettes for this crowd, ------
might as well face it, we're addicted to love. :o :o



Slick rifle Noah
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
Replies: 27
Views: 2549

Re: input on Ruger #1 B

ya, have heard that you can load em to max My other toy is a Tikka 270 stainless that I am selling on gun broker. Shoots groups so small it looks like 1 hole but my faith in 270 is not great for elk and griz Awesome rifle --- glad you got it at that price ---- (and how come i cant ever get any &quo...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA
Replies: 7
Views: 856

Re: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA

yep, what flatnose said. It likely was a re-shouldered and set back .50 BMG targeted strictly at the California market due to their rules I dont necessarilly agree that the AR conversion is useless though. Its a single shot, but so is a Ruger #1, a Handi Rifle and any number of other things. I think...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94
Replies: 33
Views: 5516

Re: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94

I like my Henry .22, and recently added a Marlin .44 to the stable. (i just threw that in as testament that i don't have a brand agenda) The Henry does look cool, but the Marlin and Winchester designs have been around forever -- and FWIW, i don't like loading big centerfire cartridges .22 style thro...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ammo sales at Academy??????
Replies: 5
Views: 589

Re: OT - Ammo sales at Academy??????

Just those two cartridges? Its a very "diverse" demographic of people who stockpile junk for their SKS's and AR's. Quite a few are like me and are simply trying to preserve the enjoyment of the sport for a few more years,(as i expect many on this board are) ---- but many many others are d...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ammo sales at Academy??????
Replies: 5
Views: 589

Re: OT - Ammo sales at Academy??????

must be shop lifters ---- I shop occasionally at the 74th/Walker store and the NW Expwy store and i always thought their placement of ammo was pretty trustworthy

although why they cant talk about it is beyond me
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate to do this, but............
Replies: 21
Views: 1697

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

That looks like a nice rig. Who sells red shell vibrators? Mine is a blue one - a "Frankford Case Tumbler." I got it at a great price, too! By the way - what's that funny looking black thing sitting on the front of the table? My sentiments exactly....who sells red shell tumblers? Saying i...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 19130

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

AR all the way in a bad times (stuff hitting the fan) situation. I'd love to give the sentimental edge to the 30-30, but just thinking of mine -- it holds 6 rounds and is much slower to reload. You'd have to carry a big handful of loose rounds in a pocket, versus 2 or 3 magazines. Not to mention amm...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local ammo prices!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1359

Re: Local ammo prices!!

If Nobama actually succeeds with one part of his plan in pulling a significant number of troops out of Iraq, 223 prices should normalize , if not regress. The guys wanting $650 a case for the stuff now will be hurting if Remington UMC goes down to $7 a box. I started reloading, and it is great for m...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate to do this, but............
Replies: 21
Views: 1697

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

Where's the sights? Don I wanted an "optics only" rifle --- deleting the front sight lets the scope be mounted a bit lower, ---- mine is about as plain wrap as you can get , i will never mount a grenade launcher, so i didnt need the M4 barrell grooves, and when they shave all the excess m...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: photos of "new" 1894 Marlin
Replies: 14
Views: 1744

Re: photos of "new" 1894 Marlin

Nice lookin' Marlin! Man, I'm jealous,I'm wanting a new to me Marlin in .357 bad and there are none to be found in my area now. :cry: a 357 would have been my first choice too, as i have a couple of revolvers in that, but none in .44 ---- but i also couldnt find one in anything but a newer safety m...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate to do this, but............
Replies: 21
Views: 1697

Hate to do this, but............

Right on the heel;s of trying to redeem myself by posting a pic of my 1894, --- well. Hope this one doesn't get me kicked off the boards. :shock: :o The local gun range just got a few of these from DPMS and were selling them at list price (not list price plus 20%) --- i had been kicking around the i...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: photos of "new" 1894 Marlin
Replies: 14
Views: 1744

photos of "new" 1894 Marlin

I have had this for a couple weeks now but have not gotten around to the photobucket mess yet 1894 Marlin .44 Mag I earlier nicknamed it the "Jam-o-matic" after my first range session ended badly. I later found out through this forum that Blazer alum. cased ammo was not acceptable in this ...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win mod. 94 in 44 mag
Replies: 6
Views: 1106

Re: Win mod. 94 in 44 mag

I recently paid 360 (plus 50 in FFL and shipping fees) for a "shooter condition" pre safety Marlin .44 with a 20" barell and a straight grip stock --- gun rode in a gun-rack and the wood was a little distressed, but the receiver, chamber, even blueing on the barrell were tip top. They...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I finally joined the 21st century ( almost )
Replies: 9
Views: 666

Re: I think I finally joined the 21st century ( almost )

Nice collection --- that Savage 99 is a standout !
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)
Replies: 12
Views: 1232

Re: .410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)

The best shotgun is a shotgun. For a nice light one, try this, about 5 pounds: [ i already have a small handful of conventional shotguns , including an LC Smith field Grade O/U in .20 and a long mag tube tactical type thing, as well as an older Winnie Semi.---- but no .410 shotguns, and no lever ac...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- New Gunblast: Ruger LCR
Replies: 6
Views: 987

Re: OT- New Gunblast: Ruger LCR

they sure are ugly little fanny burbs --- but then again, so is a shrouded hammer J frame. It wouldnt be ugly if you needed to pull it out of your boot i guess :shock:
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: usfa 12/22
Replies: 19
Views: 2471

Re: usfa 12/22

Those sure are cool, but a little too rich for my blood for a deuce deuce. 12 shots is a lot handier than 6 - that said.

hopei dont sound too much like a broken record, but a single six is at most $450 -- the extra $300 will buy 15 boxes (7500 rounds or so) of .22 LR at $20 a box
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So you want a single action colt sheriffs model?
Replies: 11
Views: 1009

Re: So you want a single action colt sheriffs model?

Hmm, bump in the night, here is what was next to the bed last night. ] I don't have any kids to worry about, so i rotate my nightstand gun out pretty regularly --- i have a Blackhawk .45 that gets used for that too ---- defensive type ammo with the projectile tips highly polished in case its a clos...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Colt Pythons
Replies: 33
Views: 3651

Re: OT: Colt Pythons

For years and years I wanted one, even before feeling how sweet the actions are. Then, out of the blue one night I was on gunbroker and after having had a few Bombay Sapphire martinis bid on, and quite unexpectedly won not one but two of them. This one was the first one, made in '82, bright nickel ...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)
Replies: 12
Views: 1232

Re: .410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)

I did. I had a Win 9410. A touch finicky on which shells it would feed, but an absolute HOOT to shoot. A 4 ball 2.5" buckshot load would do a coyote nicely. I think that the Marlin - based on the 336 - would probably feed better because of the way the lifter works, but I've never tried it. I' ...
by Streetstar
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)
Replies: 12
Views: 1232

.410 lever guns / rant about suburban sprawl (combined)

I recall seeing tests in the miscellaneous gun rags 10 or so years ago about either Marlin or Winchester (or both) .410 lever guns. I assume the concept didnt take off or it would still be catalogued somewhere. Does anyone have one of these beasts, and if so , is the feedback positive? I know a pump...
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How did you get started
Replies: 26
Views: 1682

Re: OT-How did you get started

My Father got me started with an old Marlin 22 and a High Standard 22 revolver. He has never been a gun nut, doing what needed doing with one deer rifle, one single shot 12 ga., one 22 rifle and one 22 handgun. It was enough to set me off to over indulgence though. :wink: sounds like me --- dad had...