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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KeithNyst and blackhawk44.
Replies: 2
Views: 94

Re: Happy Birthday KeithNyst and blackhawk44.

Happy belated birthday fellas! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
Replies: 23
Views: 665

Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?

Checking your zero periodically on a defensive weapon is always a good idea! :D

Fortunately, between Y2K and I, we practice with "modern sporting rifles" about once a month.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
Replies: 5
Views: 806

Re: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)

How does that shorty work? (As far as does it offer a good amount of sound suppression?) Kid, mine works awesome with a carbine --- the pistol it is pictured on is still a bit rowdy --- i guess because pistols are naturally a bit louder in general so the sound suppression is likely the same But i w...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 08, 2026 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
Replies: 5
Views: 806

Re: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)

How does that shorty work? (As far as does it offer a good amount of sound suppression?)
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 08, 2026 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making .40-50SS brass
Replies: 11
Views: 601

Re: Making .40-50SS brass

Very nice. You've mentioned that little chop saw before. I will need to pick one up! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 07, 2026 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday algentry1
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Re: Happy Birthday algentry1

Happy Birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Paladin
Replies: 1
Views: 607

Re: Happy Birthday Paladin

Happy belated Birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At a funeral ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: At a funeral ...

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by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On this day in 1836
Replies: 13
Views: 1393

Re: On this day in 1836

Being a big history buff, I would love to tour The Alamo, and take it all in... You won't be disappointed. I'm a Hilton guy, and always stay at the Emily Morgan right beside the Alamo complex. I got very lucky the last time and was upgraded to the "Duke Suite". Room is on the top floor, l...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 01, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 32
Views: 2904

Re: Glad to have the forum back!

Misery loves company... happy it wasn't just me!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 01, 2026 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stay strapped boys.
Replies: 26
Views: 2920

Re: Stay strapped boys.

As Team Leader for our Church Security I have been stressing over this. I added an extra post for each service today, and I carried significantly more firepower than usual. You know there are sleeper cells amongst us. When will they activate, and what will they target? Ted, I'm CO for our Church's ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 01, 2026 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2102

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

Feels good to be the youngster here. Doesn't happen often now. I was born in 1964.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 01, 2026 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stay strapped boys.
Replies: 26
Views: 2920

Re: Stay strapped boys.

Great point Scott. The last time I was in San Antonio I got stuck for hours with delays at the airport (like 8 hours of delays). I found a quiet corner to say the rosary. I'm about halfway through when a man approaches me and points to the floor beside me (I was sitting on the ground as there were n...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday TedH
Replies: 4
Views: 1252

Re: Happy Birthday TedH

Happy Birthday Ted!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Day To Fire A Shot
Replies: 12
Views: 1745

Re: A Day To Fire A Shot

Great advice, Jim. I'm afraid after how the last two days of work have been, I would have been too tempted to shoot somebody! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:22 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Supreme court
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

Re: Supreme court

piller wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:26 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:02 pm I don't think one can function with a single-digit IQ, but she appears to be with a middle double-digit one...
The fact that doubling her IQ would not result in triple digits, and she is on the SCOTUS is frightening.
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday marlin shooter.
Replies: 1
Views: 962

Re: Happy Birthday marlin shooter.

Happy birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1,003 rounds later
Replies: 14
Views: 3284

Re: 1,003 rounds later

Looks like a great gun! :D 8) :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry guns and size
Replies: 37
Views: 6690

Re: Carry guns and size

I'm 6' and 210 lbs. COVID wasn't kind to me; I slowly gained back weight each year and settled around this weight a year or so ago (my low was 158 lbs!). When I was slimmer I did find it more challenging to conceal a full size 1911. I routinely carry a DS 2011 type now without issue in an OWB holste...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mexico is on fire
Replies: 15
Views: 2752

Re: Mexico is on fire

I've been to Mexico a couple/few times. Never need to go again. Plenty of other places to see, and the risk/reward balance is way out of whack.

Prayers up...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:51 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Supreme court
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

Re: Supreme court

AJMD429 wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:38 pm MOST OF IT originates from white wealthy urban female liberals. They are a curse upon civilized society.
And most of them truly have single-digit IQ's. There is no dumber animal on the planet...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:02 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Supreme court
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

Re: Supreme court

I don't think one can function with a single-digit IQ, but she appears to be with a middle double-digit one...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Feb 16, 2026 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying a SAA revolver
Replies: 82
Views: 44133

Re: Carrying a SAA revolver

Isn't that the whole point? :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Feb 16, 2026 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert Duvall Crossed The Great Divide
Replies: 27
Views: 6991

Re: Robert Duvall Crossed The Great Divide

My favorite line from True Grit Lucky Ned Pepper " Rooster what's yours intention " Rooster Cogburn I aim to kill you or see you hung at Fort Carson makes no difference . Lucky Ned Pepper , Thats mighty Big Talk for a one eyed fat man . Rooster, Fill your hands you ***!! RIP +1 :D Wasn't ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Woodsloafer2
Replies: 2
Views: 1653

Re: Happy Birthday Woodsloafer2

Happy Birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIDIN' MEMORIES
Replies: 24
Views: 7168

Re: RIDIN' MEMORIES

Thank you Jim!

Man, I miss riding so much...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
Replies: 10
Views: 3249

Re: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time

Another steal! I would have jumped at it as well. Congratulations!

Now when are you going to sell it to me? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 2954

Why won't anyone point this out?!?

When Chuckie Clueless Schumer calls the SAFE act "Jim Crow 2.0", why won't anyone point out that Jim Crow laws were put into place... by Democrats?!? As were poll taxes. Literacy tests. Grandfather laws. Heck, the KKK? Requiring picture ID is not racist. Assuming people are too dumb to get...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 14, 2026 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Replies: 64
Views: 21414

Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun

Bill Grover - Texas Longhorn Arms - thought Mr. Colt was left-handed. And he built the TLA guns left-handed. They are works of art! This is the West Texas Flattop Target Model 1.JPG 3.jpg 4.jpg 8.jpg 9.JPG Jim, thanks for sharing this! I have never seen a left-handed SAA (loading gate on the port s...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 14, 2026 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Replies: 64
Views: 21414

Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun

JimT wrote: Fri Feb 13, 2026 9:22 am
piller wrote: Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:29 am Seems that most of the younger people want autoloaders, and I rarely see revolvers now.
You don't need to feel alone. Come hang around with Scott and me. You be in revolver friendly country. :lol:
:D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 14, 2026 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
Replies: 8
Views: 3212

Re: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver

Amazon has his entire works on Kindle. I had ordered several from other series that were never distributed in the USA. Several used-book sellers had them. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
Replies: 8
Views: 3212

Re: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver

I have read all of the J.T. Edson books. My nom-de-guerre here comes from the name of my favorite character. Edson was an Englishman, never visited the American west, but was the third-most prolific western writer during the heyday of the westerns (well behind LL, but that is to be expected). One of...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, I was minding my own business
Replies: 24
Views: 7607

Re: So, I was minding my own business

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:47 pm I am a Catholic.
Me too. You know where to go! :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Rube Burrows
Replies: 3
Views: 2315

Re: Happy Birthday Rube Burrows

Happy birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do old cowboys wear boxers or briefs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2776

Re: Do old cowboys wear boxers or briefs?

I walked right into that! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, I was minding my own business
Replies: 24
Views: 7607

Re: So, I was minding my own business

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:05 pm 99 cents for a pound of powder or a box of primers almost feels like stealing.
Geez Scott. If you were Catholic I'd send you to a confessional! :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 5937

Re: Ruger Blackhawk?

AJMD429 wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 6:30 am .
YK, I think we both 'grew up' with a Super Blackhawk in the 70's (man that seems like yesterday... :| )
Yes we did! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
Replies: 22
Views: 7516

Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson

Agreed. A great commercial, even if it was all AI. That is using technology for the right reason. Hopefully this does make a complete 180 for Bud.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 617 q
Replies: 6
Views: 2046

Re: S&W 617 q

This is the kind of accuracy I would like to see. I've been looking (not urgently) for a .22 LR double action to replace my near-40 year old Taurus Model 94. I never could find any ammo that is shot well (the best was Federal "Lightning"). I'm in no hurry and looking for a deal, but would ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke my stock!
Replies: 102
Views: 18376

Re: Broke my stock!

Scott, that just doesn't seem like it should of happened to a properly bedded Laminate stock rifle. I think you should send Ruger a email with pictures attached. I know if Mr William Ruger were alive it would be fixed on them unless its a truck gun left in the Texas heat. I have had a Ruger 77 MKII...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 5937

Re: Ruger Blackhawk?

I've only owned two Rugers, a Single Six and an OM .357. A buddy owned a new model Super. I never liked it. In my travels when visiting other cowboy clubs, I've shot quite a few borrowed BH & Vaqueros, but I usually refrain. As I just don't like the trigger and action of the NM. The width of th...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday’s half time show
Replies: 30
Views: 12535

Re: Sunday’s half time show

The Turning Point USA show was great! I haven't - and won't - watch a second of the game itself. My wife said she read that the national anthem was sung by a lesbian. As a small "l" libertarian, I don't really care, but certainly in the year of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, they could have...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 5937

Re: Ruger Blackhawk?

What specifically do you want to know? Just looking for general opinions. If I got a .44 Magnum, I'd mostly shoot .44 Specials in it, but always like the flexibility. If I got a .45 Colt, I'd want the second .45 ACP cylinder for the same reason. I used to never have an issue with the square-backed ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 07, 2026 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 5937

Ruger Blackhawk?

Guys, Scott's "Carrying a SAA" post got me thinking. I have three Ruger pre-1973 Blackhawks (okay, one is a Super Blackhawk) - or I did before the terrible boating accident a few years back. I haven't fired a "New Model" (what, 53 years old this year!) since the late 1980's, and ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 617 q
Replies: 6
Views: 2046

Re: S&W 617 q

I'd go with the 6" 10-shot model. Less reloading and more shooting. Cylinder is plenty strong enough for the .22 rimfire cartridge. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy, Uberti 73 SHort Rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 4368

Re: New Toy, Uberti 73 SHort Rifle

Very nice! Looking forward to the range report!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.
Replies: 6
Views: 2507

Re: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.

Happy Birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying a SAA revolver
Replies: 82
Views: 44133

Re: Carrying a SAA revolver

I certainly didn’t learn to handle a gun in the police academy. I can't say that I've ever heard any former LEO say they learned to handle a gun, or rather, handle one in a way they would rely on to save their life, from a police academy. If they weren't "gun guys" before (and many large ...