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by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, I was minding my own business
Replies: 20
Views: 926

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: 1234

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: 14
Views: 785

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: 562

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: 21
Views: 1191

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: 1234

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: 29
Views: 2973

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: 1234

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: 1234

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: 562

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: 11
Views: 793

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: 5
Views: 527

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: 77
Views: 13420

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 ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday’s half time show
Replies: 29
Views: 2973

Re: Sunday’s half time show

AmBraCol wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 11:00 am The United States has become a place
where entertainers and professional athletes
are mistaken for people of importance.

~ Robert Heinlein
PERFECT!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please take time to vote -- NRA board
Replies: 14
Views: 1364

Re: Please take time to vote -- NRA board

Doc, I don't think it was liberals that were the problem. It was plain old rot, starting with the grifter La Pierre and a compliant board of sycophants. Eddie. Let's make the NRA relevant again. +1 Bill. And it was a big shame. They are still dealing with the aftermath. Despite the issues, I am pro...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regards Paco and this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 1108

Re: Regards Paco and this forum

I just got off the phone with Paco. He is doing well. He had recently gone in for a checkup and everything is working fine "for a man his age" according to the doctor. We had a good visit on the phone. He sounded good. I just wish I did not live so far away. :D :D :D Thanks for the update...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting gloves - lever bites!
Replies: 16
Views: 1262

Re: Shooting gloves - lever bites!

I've never had leverbite until this year. Shot the Winchester 1895 for the first time. Mine is in .30-06 Springfield. Darn it if it didn't take a chunk out of my finger! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi R95 “Triple Black” 44 Mag
Replies: 8
Views: 694

Re: Rossi R95 “Triple Black” 44 Mag

No experience myself. I do have a Rossi 92 and it is a great rifle. I know some don't like them, but my experience is positive. I had NKJ slick mine up, so that is part of it.

How many rounds would you lose from the tubular magazine by cutting the cut down to the end of the handguard?
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday’s half time show
Replies: 29
Views: 2973

Re: Sunday’s half time show

I'm with you - stopped watching the NFL when they started the kneeling BS. I was never a big fan to begin with, not knowing the players at all. I just don't care, and now care even less. Looks like a lot of the players are just thugs fathering as many babies out of wedlock as they can. You know, lik...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Once Every 823 Years!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 896

Re: Once Every 823 Years!!!

TedH wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:42 pm I thought you were going to say my wife admits I'm right about something! 😆
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight update on my old duty gun.
Replies: 5
Views: 723

Re: Sight update on my old duty gun.

Nice looking, Scott!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 1189

Re: New to Me Winchester

Congrats! :D 8) :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home in Texas
Replies: 24
Views: 3025

Re: Back home in Texas

It is amazing what good windows will do to cut noise pollution. Everyone thinks of the power consumption, but the quiet is worth it too!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9 mm revolver q
Replies: 16
Views: 1982

Re: 9 mm revolver q

I just realized that Y.K.'s foto above is most probably a pietta instead of the uberti I mentioned. For those who did not understand the hollywood /television reference I made above, here is some context..... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3uF5t9NOJLI&pp=ygUXYmF0IG1hc3RlcnNvbiB0diBzZXJpZXM%3D Fa...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow a bucket loader meets train...
Replies: 6
Views: 834

Re: Wow a bucket loader meets train...

Griff wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:55 pm mass x velocity wins over mass alone.
Every time!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks to Boys and Men
Replies: 25
Views: 2477

Re: Thanks to Boys and Men

JimT wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 9:02 am Here's a good book to share ...
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A much needed guide for many men who have evolved into being unable to change a tire, cook a steak, kill a rodent, or God forbid, say a naughty word.

Available on Amazon
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1876 45-60
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Re: Uberti 1876 45-60

Bonanza69 wrote: Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:44 am
Ysabel Kid wrote: Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:06 pm That is a very nice group! I thought the .45-60 WCF was pretty restricted on overall length in Winchester 1876's and their clones. Any issues going to a heavier bullet?
With an oal of 2,260“ it repeats perfectly.Brass should be trimmed to 1,840“ for this bullet.
Thanks!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1876 45-60
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Re: Uberti 1876 45-60

That is a very nice group! I thought the .45-60 WCF was pretty restricted on overall length in Winchester 1876's and their clones. Any issues going to a heavier bullet?
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying a SAA revolver
Replies: 77
Views: 13420

Re: Carrying a SAA revolver

Scott, my Simply Rugged SAA "sourdough" holster just arrived. Looks like we'll be carrying the same thing pretty soon. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 01, 2026 8:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Just watch the urban idiots ...
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: Just watch the urban idiots ...

The left ruins everything it touches... :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home in Texas
Replies: 24
Views: 3025

Re: Back home in Texas

:lol: :lol: :lol: That is generally how we measure winters here in South Carolina as well. It was 12 degrees when I got up this morning to hit the driveway again. We got another couple inches since I shoveled it last night. I measured 9 inches in total! The windchill made it feel like 5. Older homes...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9 mm revolver q
Replies: 16
Views: 1982

Re: 9 mm revolver q

I have an Uberti Cattleman Sabre in .45 Colt that I picked up a .45 ACP cylinder for (and had it fitted). It is fun to shoot, and .45 ACP is a heck of a lot less expensive than factory .45 Colt (though I can't recall the last time I bought factory .45 Colt - I just shoot reloads). The year before la...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blonde
Replies: 13
Views: 1784

Re: Blonde

Bronco wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 11:15 am How do you make a blonde's eyes sparkle!





Shine a flashlight in their ear!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home in Texas
Replies: 24
Views: 3025

Re: Back home in Texas

Well, I moved south to get away from this! SC is getting pummeled right now with the winter storm (second one in a week). First one was all ice here. This one is all snow, and a lot of it (even by yankee standards ;) ). It's been snowing since dawn and hasn't stopped. A consistent drop, and we're at...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I got swindled
Replies: 11
Views: 1121

Re: I think I got swindled

That's odd for sure. I wonder what caused that?

I would definitely go back to the seller on GB and if he doesn't address this, flame him. :evil: Seems like he (or she) misrepresented the gun's age, at the very least.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 30, 2026 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blonde
Replies: 13
Views: 1784

Re: Blonde

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Mrs. YK laughed at that one!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 30, 2026 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 22 Short
Replies: 16
Views: 1799

Re: Winchester 1873 22 Short

That is incredible! Back in 2016 I was in Las Vegas for a trade show when the ice storm struck the east. My original flight was cancelled and I was stuck until that Monday. Went to the Antique Arms show and it was, by far, the best gun show I ever attended. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 30, 2026 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home in Texas
Replies: 24
Views: 3025

Re: Back home in Texas

"Way" up north? :wink: We are supposed to get hit this weekend. Anywhere from 3 inches of snow to 8! :shock: There was this old boy years ago from down around San Marcos I think it was. He was talking about the time he went "way up North .. All the way to Oklahoma City!" Said he...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Ji in Hawaii
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: Happy Birthday Ji in Hawaii

Couldn't get in yesterday. Happy belated birthday Ji! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873 44-40 bp at 100m
Replies: 12
Views: 1291

Re: Uberti 1873 44-40 bp at 100m

Nice shooting! I don't think I can see that far now with open sights... :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home in Texas
Replies: 24
Views: 3025

Re: Back home in Texas

"Way" up north? :wink:

We are supposed to get hit this weekend. Anywhere from 3 inches of snow to 8! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:12 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Healthcare Workers advising MURDER of ICE agents...
Replies: 2
Views: 620

Re: Healthcare Workers advising MURDER of ICE agents...

Fortunately, some of these wackos have now been fired and are facing losing their licenses. People seem to truly misunderstand our freedom of speech right. The government cannot prevent you from speaking nor control what you say. However, companies are well within their rights to discharge anyone du...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ready to tap some Maples…
Replies: 9
Views: 1216

Re: Ready to tap some Maples…

My understanding is that tree rats like to chew on the tubing to get to the maple syrup. True?
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Beretta 92 Centurion
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Re: The Beretta 92 Centurion

That's why I bought the Taurus 30+ years ago as well. It has a frame-mounted, non-decocker safety. Plus it was a lot more affordable when I started out! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On this day in 1908
Replies: 10
Views: 1242

Re: On this day in 1908

Politics tried to take a good thing and ruin it a few years ago. Sad. The Boy Scouts were a good thing before the people who just want to ruin everything got involved. +1 Y2K joined as a cub scout and aged out at 18 with his Eagle earned. I was the Advancement Leader for our Troop for 5+ years, sta...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SIG P320s are scary
Replies: 41
Views: 10538

Re: SIG P320s are scary

Looking more closely, the serial number window would indicate that it is a P320. But I've never seen that beavertail on a P320.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SIG P320s are scary
Replies: 41
Views: 10538

Re: SIG P320s are scary

A lot of reporting on that, but the picture of the gun looks like a P229, not a P320. I don't think I have heard of the "self-firing" incidents with their hammer-fired guns.

It does look like it has a new Sig optic on it - and they run north of $500. The guy spent money on that setup.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ready to tap some Maples…
Replies: 9
Views: 1216

Re: Ready to tap some Maples…

Drool...

I could eat old shoe leather if it was covered in maple syrup! :lol: