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by Ysabel Kid
Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday hkfrost.
Replies: 2
Views: 50

Re: Happy Birthday hkfrost.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enjoying a Beignet on Canal Street in New Orleans
Replies: 12
Views: 458

Re: Enjoying a Beignet on Canal Street in New Orleans

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:40 am Mark me down as “Gone to Texas!”
:D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chart to Determine the Risk of Bear Attack
Replies: 9
Views: 329

Re: Chart to Determine the Risk of Bear Attack

samsi wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:09 pm I'm not buying it, since the chart completely discounts the existence and/or risk of Space Bears...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Prayers UP Voters
Replies: 3
Views: 188

Re: Prayers UP Voters

Agreed!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Bearskinner.
Replies: 2
Views: 172

Re: Happy Birthday Bearskinner.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for our FL pards
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: Prayers up for our FL pards

Watching the storm coverage on Fox News now. Looks like it is going to be horrendous. Prayers up for them for sure.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Cavalry Draw holster
Replies: 9
Views: 368

Re: High Cavalry Draw holster

A.k.a. the "cavalry twist holster". :D I got fairly good in my youth drawing an open-topped version of that with a Colt 1860 Army reproduction. I don't think I've ever seen one for a shorter barrel though. If you get one, post a picture of it. I'm sure I am not the only one who would appre...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enjoying a Beignet on Canal Street in New Orleans
Replies: 12
Views: 458

Re: Enjoying a Beignet on Canal Street in New Orleans

Excellent!

My favorite there is Acme Oyster House. They do a grilled oyster with a secret sauce that is out of this world! :D

Good luck Scott!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have to stay out of Pawn Shops
Replies: 14
Views: 550

Re: I have to stay out of Pawn Shops

Congrats Ted! You know it was meant to be! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
Replies: 47
Views: 1947

Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?

For anyone interested, a Ruger Blackhawk in .30 M1 Carbine has come up for auction...

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/ ... 384e61428f
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday joepb.
Replies: 2
Views: 166

Re: Happy Birthday joepb.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Swagman
Replies: 2
Views: 190

Re: Happy Birthday Swagman

Happy B-Day!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

I bought an old model Bearcat for Y2K, his first handgun, when he was about 5 years old. Of course I controlled the gun and ammo until he was older. We both love it. Just a fun little shooter, and a good quality gun.

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by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organ Donation
Replies: 3
Views: 280

Re: Organ Donation

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my nicest marlin model 39
Replies: 28
Views: 675

Re: my nicest marlin model 39

That is simply stunning!!! :D :mrgreen: 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fun part of living in the country.
Replies: 7
Views: 463

Re: The fun part of living in the country.

The Springfields have been coming down. Competition from Girsan and other importers. Quality on those varies quite a bit, but an optics-ready with a rail does looking interesting. Jason, I bet the SA-35 feels great. Eliminating the magazine disconnect does wonders for the trigger pull. Happy to see ...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: From the Patriot Post today
Replies: 0
Views: 218

From the Patriot Post today

License plate readers collect data: A system that ostensibly was set up to help police enforce traffic laws by capturing images of license plates combined with a date stamp of their location is capturing much more than license plate numbers. Certain AI-powered cameras that have been mounted on vehic...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 24
Views: 791

Re: Elk hunt

Wow, that is some rack! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phil Spangenberger has passed
Replies: 15
Views: 738

Re: Phil Spangenberger has passed

Dang. I always enjoyed his articles in "Guns of the Old West" magazine and other publications. RIP.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?
Replies: 20
Views: 823

Re: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?

I had some sessions with a physical therapist a few times after I'd strained my back, and in her experience, more than 60% of the "back or right hip problems" for men was caused by them sitting on a wallet for hours and hours at a time for many years. Old No7 Darryl, way back when I got t...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The AK rifle - from truck gun to collectible...?
Replies: 5
Views: 390

Re: The AK rifle - from truck gun to collectible...?

Y2K loves the platform, and a lot of these are now darn accurate guns!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Columbia Falls, Montana (.327 levergun)
Replies: 20
Views: 1064

Re: In Columbia Falls, Montana

Gotcha. Thanks!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday GunnyMack
Replies: 3
Views: 247

Re: Happy Birthday GunnyMack

Happy belated Birthday! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Columbia Falls, Montana (.327 levergun)
Replies: 20
Views: 1064

Re: In Columbia Falls, Montana

Looks like the base gun might be a .22-caliber. Is that the case? I don't see a loading gate.
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: model 1886 SRC 45-70
Replies: 9
Views: 440

Re: model 1886 SRC 45-70

Very nice! Congrats!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: South Carolina Floods - Prayers up for the folks there...
Replies: 23
Views: 1038

Re: South Carolina Floods - Prayers up for the folks there...

I live just south of Charlotte and we got a lot of rain and heavy winds, but were largely spared. By that I mean, sporadic flooding (water only started to recede here yesterday), power outages, downed trees, etc. Our water supply comes out of the Catawba river which is now a muddy mess, so all the w...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I always thought that a New Model Ruger was pretty much indestructible
Replies: 25
Views: 2063

Re: I always thought that a New Model Ruger was pretty much indestructible

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Jul 06, 2024 7:26 am I prefer the older 3 screw guns, not because I thought that they were better but because I like the way the action feels.
+1. Night and day difference on the feel to me!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 817

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

I was looking at .22 SAA revolvers and ended up with the Taylor/Uberti Cattleman 12 shot . I really like it. It's the same size as a regular colt so if you have larger hands you'll love it. Color case hardened and blued. It shoots well and has taken a few chislers. 12 shots is a plus. I know you as...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Model 1
Replies: 18
Views: 717

Re: S&W Model 1

Wow! That is a nice one for sure. Museum quality!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The USS John Basilone
Replies: 12
Views: 524

Re: The USS John Basilone

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Sep 28, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 45-70marlin, Mossyoak1957.
Replies: 1
Views: 258

Re: Happy Birthday 45-70marlin, Mossyoak1957.

Happy B-Day fellas! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Sep 28, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you who like a powerful Rifle and don't mind recoil.
Replies: 12
Views: 886

Re: For you who like a powerful Rifle and don't mind recoil.

I'd use a tripod too. And perhaps tap in Y2K... :lol:

I do want one of those rounds for my ammunition collection though!
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Sep 28, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When plastic/rubber gets 'sticky' - restoring it...?
Replies: 7
Views: 480

Re: When plastic/rubber gets 'sticky' - restoring it...?

I have had this happen with even "good stuff" made in the USA (I think we all expect it with Chinese-made "stuff"). Drives me crazy when it happens to optics. :evil: Acetone does work. Apply a little, and rub hard. Repeat until the tacky-sticky feeling is gone. It will take off m...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights
Replies: 24
Views: 1227

Re: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2024 1:31 pm I sort of wish I had taken some before photos
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: With all apologies to our brothers in the UK...
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: With all apologies to our brothers in the UK...

gamekeeper wrote: Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:17 pm The mayor of London is hated by most Brits but London is not really part of Britain anymore.
Unfortunately, we have plenty of cities - and a couple states - that are no longer part of the USA. :roll: :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
Replies: 47
Views: 1947

Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?

I wonder why they never had an AR-15 in .30 M1 Carbine caliber? Or maybe they did and I missed the memo. :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Musing
Replies: 0
Views: 426

Musing

So, the three biggest gun control laws of the last century were the Gun Control Acts of 1934 and 1968, and the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994. The immediate or proximate drivers of each were: GCA 1934: Organized crime (gang) violence, primarily in Chicago GCA 1968: Assassinations (JFK, MLK, RFK) AWB 19...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Sep 26, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: With all apologies to our brothers in the UK...
Replies: 5
Views: 609

With all apologies to our brothers in the UK...

The last time I cared what English leaders thought about American politics was before 1776... "London Mayor Sadiq Khan is warning the American people against electing Trump. “What I’d say in a respectful way to Americans is: I don’t think you realize that the rest of the world is watching becau...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a .45 Colt Day Today
Replies: 17
Views: 982

Re: It was a .45 Colt Day Today

Stunning!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doing the math
Replies: 13
Views: 900

Re: Doing the math

Very impressive indeed! :D

Oh, and she carries beer well too! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another levergun/sixgun pair
Replies: 14
Views: 956

Re: another levergun/sixgun pair

So, what did the Ruger start life as? I've been looking to get a companion to the Winchester I bought from you years ago! :D The .25-20 WCF is such a fun cartridge. Now, unless you are made of money, it is a reloading proposition to shoot one. Darn they want obscene money for a box of the stuff! :sh...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
Replies: 47
Views: 1947

Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?

That was one of the first centerfire firearms Y2K ever fired (the M1 Carbine) and he loved it! :D I too have a Ruger Blackhawk in that caliber and agree: no kick all blast! If you want to really grab someone's attention, shoot it indoors. Everyone stops and looks over to see what you are shooting. :...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a .45 Colt Day Today
Replies: 17
Views: 982

Re: It was a .45 Colt Day Today

JimT wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:53 pm PS - my late wife did the scrimshaw. She did a lot of some years ago.
That's wonderful Jim. I can't imagine anything more special.
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for GK...
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Question for GK...

John, I always get a kick out of your current sign-off:

"Whatever you do always give 100%........... unless you are donating blood."

I suppose the same applies to getting a circumcision! :shock: :shock: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Mainehunter.
Replies: 2
Views: 361

Re: Happy Birthday Mainehunter.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I like this Town ....
Replies: 4
Views: 556

Re: I like this Town ....

I wish it wasn't needed. Same thing with churches. Who would have thought when most of us were growing up? But I do like seeing when both schools and churches - any anyplace else - decides to no longer be a free-fire zone for maniacs.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some humor for a Monday...
Replies: 3
Views: 473

Re: Some humor for a Monday...

Those pigs are better looking... and smarter...