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- Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making peace with the 9mm
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1380
Re: Making peace with the 9mm
Didnt know they (S&W) made a small 1911 format pistol I have experience with the Sig 238 and 938 by proxy, and would love to add a Colt Mustang to the inventory if i come across one at a time that coincides with me having some walking around money Great little guns and i would be happy to retire...
- Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Double rifle in .480
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1890
Re: Double rifle in .480
I have seen and fired some very nice doubles and drillings, but as a retired GOV guy don't own any and as an OLD guy don't want to carry one. This one probably weighs about 5 pounds and has 16 inch barrels. It’s easy to carry. :o :o :o obviously something for beginner shooters or those who are reco...
- Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talk about a "Bomb Shelter...!"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 373
Re: Talk about a "Bomb Shelter...!"
Id rather go for the missile silo in Kansas for a bit over a mil
sounds like a lot until you price a typical single family home on a lot now
sounds like a lot until you price a typical single family home on a lot now
- Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday J Miller
- Replies: 3
- Views: 387
Re: Happy Birthday J Miller
Happy Birthday Joe !!
Hope you got out shooting or can ge out shooting soon ! -- thats how i try to celebrate my birthday when i can !
Hope you got out shooting or can ge out shooting soon ! -- thats how i try to celebrate my birthday when i can !
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Revolvers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 844
Re: Henry Revolvers
I have read elswhere as well that people find them ugly. Honestly, the look of it is what appeals to me. I think it looks fantastic. But I would hate to purchase on looks alone and then find out its not a good shooter. The only thing i have heard of from them that wasnt reliable was early reports o...
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Revolvers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 844
Re: Henry Revolvers
Honestly I absolutely hate the looks , hopefully they are shooters. You know what I really would have hoped is that Anthony Imperato would have struck anouther agreement with Colt to produce the Authentic Blackpowder series revolvers. I was about to remark something similar, but not that specific -...
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1095
Re: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
Hemingway was looking for U-Boats in the Carribean. Bogart got in on it too, - i guess they had quite a ragtag civilian Navy comprised of folks with enough means to have boats that could be outfitted for surveillance, although Hemingways boat, The Pilar, was only 38 feet --- may have been perfect co...
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Revolvers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 844
Re: Henry Revolvers
When those came out i thought they looked kinda like a Colt Trooper or Lawman in profile They have an interesting appearance with the brass accents , but they priced me out of the market. I think you can procure a Colt King Cobra or Ruger GP-100 , Smith 686 etc. for the price they are trying to get ...
- Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air Force makes arrest in M18 Shooting death
- Replies: 5
- Views: 543
- Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where are all the old coots???
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4353
Re: Where are all the old coots???
January 2009 -- that wouldve made me 37 at the time -- possibly one of the younger members then. At a stately 54 now, not sure if i qualify for Coot status just yet, but a lot of people i know think im an opinionated A Hole 

- Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where are all the old coots???
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4353
Re: Where are all the old coots???
posting to see my Leverguns "Born on" date
- Tue May 27, 2025 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Project at the house
- Replies: 51
- Views: 21103
Re: Project at the house
Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Mon May 26, 2025 7:50 pm Don't forget InLine Fabrication if you get tight for space. Their stuff saved me.
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Pretty slick setup friend !
- Thu May 22, 2025 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2033
Re: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Like Scott said -- get thine revolver to Bowen by June 1st then ! :lol: :lol: Bummer for me - i always wanted a Bowen Redhawk Me too. Actually hated to send it. But it will be worth the wait. Dang it -- Scott , if you dont mind me "namedropping" a bit i might mention you and call them tom...
- Thu May 22, 2025 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2033
Re: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Like Scott said -- get thine revolver to Bowen by June 1st then !
Bummer for me - i always wanted a Bowen Redhawk


Bummer for me - i always wanted a Bowen Redhawk
- Thu May 22, 2025 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2033
Re: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Gary Reeder ?
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 Limited Cowboy Carbine Won
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5789
Re: Marlin 1894 Limited Cowboy Carbine Won
I would like to find a Trapper length gun in .45 Colt and I really like Marlins. My favorite gun shop in town went to auction sales only and the only other store in this area that sells pre-owned lever actions is 60 miles away. I'll keep checking there. GunBroker - for those itches that have to be ...
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern Winchester 92s
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11060
Re: Modern Winchester 92s
I’ve had both - emphasis on HAD I now only own a handful of Winchester’s and Winchester pattern rifles. Also ditched the 44mags for 45 Colt After carrying both Winchesters and Marlins afield I prefer the Winchesters. They feel trimmer and have a natural balance for me. Talking about the PCC’s now - ...
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was thinking about buying another pistol…
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9034
Re: I was thinking about buying another pistol…
Yes
I can’t stay away from arms list even bough I have zero ‘need” for another gun
I do have a perceived need for better optics for the ones I have, more silencers and more ammo though
I can’t stay away from arms list even bough I have zero ‘need” for another gun
I do have a perceived need for better optics for the ones I have, more silencers and more ammo though
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So selling your collection off at gun shows is now a felony...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5521
Re: So selling your collection off at gun shows is now a felony...
Would have to have more info to have any real opinion
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gifted a rifle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11930
Re: Gifted a rifle
I gave a 1991 S-15 GMC to my buddy for his 14-15 year old kid (legal to drive with a farm stamp) --- 3 years ago pr so , so not compl;etely ancient history Was non functional at the time for any number of reasons He approached me not vice versa but i cautioned him that a "Free Truck" is of...
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4264
Re: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...
We got a couple of vtes for the Hi-Power
Or if 10mm is on the agenda-
Its low capacity, but SIG still has a 220 in 10 if you look around and arent afraid to unfold a bit of green candy
Or if 10mm is on the agenda-
Its low capacity, but SIG still has a 220 in 10 if you look around and arent afraid to unfold a bit of green candy
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4264
Re: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...
I never have handled a Browning Hi-Power but they are classics, and as a respectable gun-owner, I really SHOULD own one... By the time I get around to getting one they will probably be scarce/collector items and very pricey... :| Springfield makes a very nice one in the $650ish range couple of clon...
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: There's no such thing as having too many guns, but....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4049
Re: There's no such thing as having too many guns, but....
I left a Sig P238 in my hunting bag one year -- put the bag away and proceeded to feverishly look for the 238 thinking i had lost it 8 months later pulled the bag out to get ready for the next season -- voila -- I have decided i have too many guns to keep up with, so i have been selectively "gi...
- Fri Mar 14, 2025 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking About John Taffin ... trying to remember ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3553
Re: Thinking About John Taffin ... trying to remember ...
... a week of shooting where you only brought a couple guns. What would you bring? What loads would you use? What kind of shooting would you do? /wow - a couple as in just 2 ? -- or my definition of a "couple" which means 4 or 5 7.5" Blackhawk --- (and if stretching definition of a c...
- Thu Mar 13, 2025 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7362
Re: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
I strive to eat well -- lots of beef and game meat from either myself or the butcher ive known for w a while now but legislating food is a slippery slope --- Euros often visit our country and remark on the bread and how sweet it tastes though amongst other things --- to many women , having a coffee ...
- Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I talked with John Taffin's wife last night.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5289
Re: I talked with John Taffin's wife last night.
Would love some divine intervention,
but if not - there is comfort in knowing that he, Venturino and Murbach will be spinning the dueling trees in heaven
i'll keep him alive in my heart by continually searching for and modifying my standards on the "perfect packin' pistol"
but if not - there is comfort in knowing that he, Venturino and Murbach will be spinning the dueling trees in heaven
i'll keep him alive in my heart by continually searching for and modifying my standards on the "perfect packin' pistol"
- Fri Mar 07, 2025 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USCCA battle escalates - video might not last long so if interested watch soon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2821
Re: USCCA battle escalates - video might not last long so if interested watch soon
. The guy on Heavy Duty Country sure isn't one to back down :shock: - it reminds me of the way I react to health insurance companies and to pharmacists who try to force inappropriate regimens on my patients to improve their store/chain 'stats' ... :evil: They try to back him into a corner, and he c...
- Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7362
Re: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
I have ate nothing but beef, pork, and butter for the past 6 months. What I have come to call the "4B's" diet. Since I started on my health kick, I have lost almost 20 pounds - 175 pounds and stand 6'1" currently. Went down 2 pant sizes and up one shirt size. Noticable muscle gain an...
- Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another WWI .455
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2794
Re: Another WWI .455
That old Colt looks like it has some stories to tell !
Love it
Love it
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Produced Handgun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13251
Re: Most Produced Handgun
I did a search and Aimplus.com has S&W Mod 64-6 LEO trade-ins for $499. They're Mod 10 that are stainless. From personal experience, most trade-in are in great mechanical shape. Just lots of wear from everyday carry. Most are shot 2-4 times a year for qualifications......shotguns even less. Pur...
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
- Replies: 32
- Views: 26133
Re: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
What Doug said, but in 6.5 Grendel. Sub-MOA groups with almost zero recoil in a cartridge with huge accuracy potential. Drop it in a Boyd's wood stock and don't look back. Loaded Grendel on the right, Creedmoor on the left. https://i.postimg.cc/HrNGB8L3/image-16905473.jpg I had almost forgotten abo...
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
- Replies: 32
- Views: 26133
Re: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
Range toy for load development?
Ruger American rifle in 6.5 CM
Ruger American rifle in 6.5 CM
- Tue Jan 28, 2025 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9619
Re: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
Nice!
I'd rather start off with a cherry condition gun as the basis for a project, like you're doing, also
--- they made a few million 336's - may as well make yours something you will enjoy more
I'd rather start off with a cherry condition gun as the basis for a project, like you're doing, also

- Tue Jan 28, 2025 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: is an era of gun developement ending
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4085
Re: is an era of gun developement ending
7mm BackCountry is an interesting piece of - Evolution? 80k lbs of pressure, steel cased, 3000 fps in a 16" barrel (so you can use a suppressor without the resulting rifle being longer than a Brown Bess) with recoil supposedly about like a 243 If it delivers on all that --- id say its much more...
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In case there is anyone who does not have my books and desires to
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1997
Re: In case there is anyone who does not have my books and desires to
Wow!
I’ll report back on whether I can get these uploaded to my device when I get back to my office later today!
UPDATE: - Thanks Jim ! Ive got a separated shoulder and am awaiting surgery so these will be nice this weekend !
I’ll report back on whether I can get these uploaded to my device when I get back to my office later today!
UPDATE: - Thanks Jim ! Ive got a separated shoulder and am awaiting surgery so these will be nice this weekend !
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6028
Re: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
Pretty little thing
I hope you can save that gorgeous hide for something!
I hope you can save that gorgeous hide for something!
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 454 casull rossi's
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7998
Re: 454 casull rossi's
. however if I go back out to bear-country, most likely I'll have that Rossi 454. Now I could fit the same niche with an AR SBR in 50 Beowulf, but transporting an SBR over state lines is a hassle, plus I think the levergun is a bit more in line with "going out west". Doc Might I remind yo...
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3296
Re: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
I’ve handgun hunted back when I had sufficient time to train enough to feel proficient Even then, I made a pact with myself to not take any shots longer than I would feel comfortable taking with a crossbow. Granted I was using a open sight revolver, not a Contender/Encore type of rig with an optic o...
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a big sixgun.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 30790
Re: Carrying a big sixgun.
Lol I am really enjoying my 7.5” .45 Blackhawk But , at a lofty height of 5’8” and with a stocky build , I am laughing to myself thinking about the optics of carrying it on my belt - although I have looked for a Bianchi belt holster for it with no luck That on one side and a 10” Bowie on the other w...
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is disturbing about USCCA…
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5299
Re: This is disturbing about USCCA…
I did not attend their stop the bleed class I mentioned in an earlier response as it was a little too far away to drive - But attended a basic home defense/situational awareness class lecture format last night I liked the contract instructor (a well-known local guy ) And he brought up some good talk...
- Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BORN-AGAIN .45 COLT -Old Six-shooters Never Die - They Just Get Customized!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2335
Re: BORN-AGAIN .45 COLT -Old Six-shooters Never Die - They Just Get Customized!
Your post completely validates my decision to part with several hundred hard earned dollars to bring a 7.5" .45 BH home with me a few months ago !
Thanks for the write up Jim !

Thanks for the write up Jim !

- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
- Replies: 62
- Views: 22437
Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
My Cheyenne with the factory 396 is a fun truck and all --- but 95% of the time i'll take the modern 'Taco


- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headed to Oklahoma City
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7486
Re: Headed to Oklahoma City
Jared wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:37 pm https://www.champlinarms.com/
The one time I went there it was well worth the visit. It is outside of Enid near the airport.
Great -- another place to compete for my money !
They actually have a couple of pieces there i could afford

- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member of the Pack!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4866
Re: New member of the Pack!
Adorable
Cant wait to read any upcoming "range reports" you have on Evie !
Cant wait to read any upcoming "range reports" you have on Evie !
- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 77593
Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
Norman, Oklahoma
cold as hell -- was 4 degrees when i woke up this morning . I know a lot of you folks have it worse than that , but its routine to be wearing a flannel and jeans throughout winter without need for much else here -- having to break out actual cold weather gear is harsh
cold as hell -- was 4 degrees when i woke up this morning . I know a lot of you folks have it worse than that , but its routine to be wearing a flannel and jeans throughout winter without need for much else here -- having to break out actual cold weather gear is harsh

- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More no lock Smiths!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7440
Re: More no lock Smiths!!!
After some research it turns out S&W plans to offer three nostalgia models without the lock. THAT IS ALL !!! The lock is not gone and we are expected to pay a big premium to delete something nobody wants in the first place. (I guess, I don't know the price) $979.00 retail is what i saw for the ...
- Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More no lock Smiths!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7440
Re: More no lock Smiths!!!
Greeeeeat
- 2 months after i take possession of my 686+ !
Oh well - its a pretty good shooter anyway

- 2 months after i take possession of my 686+ !
Oh well - its a pretty good shooter anyway

- Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
- Replies: 62
- Views: 22437
Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
I suspect there is a significant number of Tacoma owners among our members. I have owned several; basic 2 wheel drives when I was working which cumulatively accumulated well over a million miles. Those little trucks were excellent vehicles but when I retired I decided to treat myself. I bought a 4W...
- Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Longmire fans
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14703
Re: Longmire fans
Dudes a pain in the butt - loooves the ladies (but appreciates his alone time too) and packs a 1911, model 94 and a Buck 110 -- so - my type of guy -- and i enjoy the rest of the cast of characters as well Ive seen the series and watched individual episodes again occasionally. Sorry, not sorry - but...
- Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14052
Re: Anyone else here about deaf?
deaf in left ear - serviceable in the right military early on followed by 3 years as a flightline mechanic in wichita add in an unhealthy motocross habit which has had me concussed and ruptured my eardrum a couple of times - oh , and i love to shoot too ---- Paperwork processing as we speak with Sil...