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by Charles
Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My bodies broke and worn out
Replies: 28
Views: 6145

Re: My bodies broke and worn out

Yep....I know how that goes. A couple of weeks I was in the "spine doc's" office and he was looking at the MRI of my lower back, pointing at this or that. I asked him if this had a name? "Sure" he said, "You are falling apart". I responded by saying that is a hell of a ...
by Charles
Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 PSA
Replies: 17
Views: 4698

Re: 1911 PSA

I have always been a fan of basic 1911 or 1911A1 pistols. I finally reached Nirvana when I fitted a Colt barrel and post-war USGI Colt slide (7790314) slide to a Colt 1991-A1 frame. I had to convert the frame to Series 70, but it worked out fine and is very tight and very accurate.
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by Charles
Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought About An Old Friend Today
Replies: 13
Views: 3273

Re: Thought About An Old Friend Today

I had the greatest respect for Jr. He was a unique guy and thought out of the box on my subjects. There were several people on this board who worked him over every time they could, about his political views. Those folks are mostly gone now. They took delight in hounding people off this board. This i...
by Charles
Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 PSA
Replies: 17
Views: 4698

Re: 1911 PSA

Most any 1911 of the regular pattern, can be made to feed anything that will feed through the magazine. All is takes is a proper barrel feed ramp and a throat ahead of the chamber. Way to many barrels do not come this way. It is about a $40 - $50 fix.
by Charles
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Supplies....Moved to Classified
Replies: 29
Views: 3533

Re: Reloading Supplies....Moved to Classified

I will take any 30-40 brass you have. Send me a pm and I will send you the funds.
by Charles
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943 - $1200, No Paper. Deal or no Deal?
Replies: 16
Views: 3389

Re: 1943 - $1200, No Paper. Deal or no Deal?

I can't talk about price, but there are very, very few WWII Garands out there that have no been rebuilt at some time. Original WWII Garands bring really high dollars. I am OK with a US Arsenal rebuild as most were rebuilt after the war. My is a 1957 Red River Arsenal rebuilt that is about new since ...
by Charles
Fri May 08, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30 Remington
Replies: 11
Views: 2020

Re: .30 Remington

I have a Remington 141 I got from Glen Fryxell and I reload for it. Just consider it a rimless 30-30 and all is well.
by Charles
Fri May 08, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's up with Sizing Wax? Failed me.
Replies: 15
Views: 1943

Re: What's up with Sizing Wax? Failed me.

Been reloading for quite a few years. First I used CH lube on a pad and when it got scarce switched to RCBS on a pad. I also use Imperial wax from time to time. I have never have a lube related problem when reloading.
by Charles
Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phil Collins and the Alamo need our help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2495

Re: Phil Collins and the Alamo need our help!

I would not get to worked up about Bowie's knife and all the other stuff. Until the Cartels drove the tourists out, buying genuine Alamo artifacts was not that hard. I was offered Bowie's knife three times over the years. For enough money this stuff comes with family trees and all kinds of official ...
by Charles
Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phil Collins and the Alamo need our help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2495

Re: Phil Collins and the Alamo need our help!

The future of the Alamo is very much in flux right now. For over a hundred years it was operated by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas as a shrine to the heroes that died there. They never charged admission. The Alamo was free and open to all who wanted to visit the shrine. The Alamo was the num...
by Charles
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you carry in your 38 Special?
Replies: 60
Views: 6996

Re: What do you carry in your 38 Special?

A 150 grain flat nose full wadcutter ( H&G 244 ) over 3.5/Bulleye. This is a full charge load, but not +P that shoots to the sights and give good penetration and wound channel without expansion.
by Charles
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good Old Gun Writers...
Replies: 57
Views: 8443

Re: The Good Old Gun Writers...

There were many fine gun writers back in the day, but my favorite was Townsend Whelen. While in the Army Col. Whelen at different times commanded both Frankford and Springfield arsenals. He knew his stuff.
by Charles
Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Vacation.....Help.
Replies: 37
Views: 5923

Re: Texas Vacation.....Help.

Tell me about that little table top stove with the yellow tea kettle in front of the pop up camper. That is cool!
by Charles
Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
Replies: 34
Views: 3379

Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers

Their slam only matters if they matter, which they don't, therefore their slam is irrelevant to anything. Why do you give these goof balls credibility by caring what they say about anything?
by Charles
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico
Replies: 18
Views: 3352

Re: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico

What you are saying would be like assuming everything in the US is like the crappiest parts of Detroit. There are good places where you can walk the streets and there are places where you can't. The issue is the places you can't in Mexico are way worse than similar places in the US and are more com...
by Charles
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Vacation.....Help.
Replies: 37
Views: 5923

Re: Texas Vacation.....Help.

I am a life long Texan (72 years), and my family has been here for 6 generations back to the days of the Republic of Texas. Texas is a very large, geological and culturally diverse place. There just isn't one Texas, but several, all unified by a common history as a country first and then a state. We...
by Charles
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico
Replies: 18
Views: 3352

Re: Bird hunting in Sonora Mexico

Back in the day, I did allot of hunting in Mexico. It was a wonderful place. I still live within three miles of the Rio Grande River, but under no circumstances would I cross it. I would not cross it to hunt, nor pick up a million dollars somebody was willing to hand me down there.
by Charles
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2
Replies: 24
Views: 3326

Re: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2

In 1964 I traded a Houston police officer out of his Model 28. I have not been without one or more since that time. I have had as many as 4 at one time, but I am down to just 2 now, a 4" and a 6". Great handguns.
by Charles
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historic English Law:
Replies: 19
Views: 2517

Re: Historic English Law:

In the pre-Revolution Colonies, the Muster for the Militia generally occurred immediately after Church as all "able bodied and upright" men in the community were already assembled. So... Bring your AR to Church. It's Tradition. :twisted: I'm not sure about other mainline denominations, bu...
by Charles
Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unbroken
Replies: 25
Views: 3179

Re: Unbroken

I very much admire the forgiveness express in that book and others like Railroad Man. The cruelty and brutality of the Japanese to their prisoners is almost beyond belief. I am not sure I could forgive at that level but I would hope I could. Thankfully that will forever be an unanswered question for...
by Charles
Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1912 Saturday Evening Post Advertisement.
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: 1912 Saturday Evening Post Advertisement.

In 1912, as it is today, laws on many things vary from state to state. In Texas it was illegal to carry a handgun "one or about" your person in 1912. This did not apply to your own property or in your wagon or vehicle "while traveling". The little 25 ACP round is far from a man ...
by Charles
Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1912 Saturday Evening Post Advertisement.
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: 1912 Saturday Evening Post Advertisement.

In 1912, as it is today, laws on many things vary from state to state. In Texas it was illegal to carry a handgun "one or about" your person in 1912. This did not apply to your own property or in your wagon or vehicle "while traveling". The little 25 ACP round is far from a man s...
by Charles
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: redfield sight for win 88
Replies: 5
Views: 1551

Re: redfield sight for win 88

I don't recall the number, but I have a Lyman 66 on one of my Winchester 88 and it makes for a fast handling rig. I bought it used off Ebay about 8 years ago for $25.00 or so and it came with the correct front sight and the screws. The 88 stock has lots of drop at the heel in the stock and works ver...
by Charles
Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tahmooressi free at last
Replies: 19
Views: 3675

Re: Tahmooressi free at last

I am glad the fellow is back and wish him well. However those of us who live on the Border consider him a double barrel idiot for thinking he could just cross the border, tell the Mexicans he had three weapons in the car and expect they to allow him to turn around and return to the the states. I wou...
by Charles
Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Wintering in Texas
Replies: 9
Views: 2122

Re: OT-Wintering in Texas

There are places to shoot in the Upper Valley, but I can't tell you where as I live an hour down the road near the coast. You best bet will be to stop by Glick Twins in Pharr and ask them about local gun ranges. Glick Twins is the biggest supplier of guns and shooting supplies in that part of the wo...
by Charles
Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Wintering in Texas
Replies: 9
Views: 2122

Re: OT-Wintering in Texas

There are places to shoot in the Upper Valley, but I can't tell you where as I live an hour down the road near the coast. You best bet will be to stop by Glick Twins in Pharr as ask them about local gun ranges. Glick Twins is the bigger supplier of guns and shooting supplies in this part of the world.
by Charles
Mon Oct 06, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An apology to the board
Replies: 18
Views: 2246

Re: An apology to the board

I missed the entire thread and don't feel any kind of loss, but that "apology" seems to be an invitation for round 2.
by Charles
Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: accurate no.5
Replies: 7
Views: 1617

Re: accurate no.5

I used 8 pounds of AA5 and recently opened a new 8 pound jug. Mine is the original lot, made in Israel. In recent years the company has changed hands and the power is made some place else in the world. I can't speak to what you have, but my original lot has been a very good powder for the 9mm Luger,...
by Charles
Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawn Shop: 1939 Winchester 94 in 32WS
Replies: 32
Views: 2533

Re: Pawn Shop: 1939 Winchester 94 in 32WS

I picked this 59 vintage 94 Carbine in 32 W.S., eight years ago for $300.00, but prices continue to rise. I bought if from Griffin and Howe of all places. It is like new.
by Charles
Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 Special "brass"??
Replies: 20
Views: 2903

Re: .38 Special "brass"??

Inconsistent data here: 1. If the cases are unfired, how come there is soot around the necks? 2. If the cases are primed, how come the boxes say unpimed? My best guess is they are former USGI "sterile" ammo and/or cases. The red stuff is sealant to waterproof the primer. The boxes may not ...
by Charles
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Makes A Comeback!...SHOT Magazine article
Replies: 22
Views: 2330

Re: Marlin Makes A Comeback!...SHOT Magazine article

Go to the gunshop and handle any new gun in the regular working man's price range. You really have to go to the $1,000 and up guns to see any kind of decency.---6 Yes, but if you take into account the six-fold inflation most of us have lived through, that's not surprising - even when I was a kid, i...
by Charles
Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Makes A Comeback!...SHOT Magazine article
Replies: 22
Views: 2330

Re: Marlin Makes A Comeback!...SHOT Magazine article

Saturday (three days ago), I had the opportunity to examine a new Remington/Marlin. The machining of the metal looked fine with no visible problems. The blue was over a rather coarse blasted metal finish. The stock was a laminate and rather big and bulky, but Marlins are noted for this. There was a ...
by Charles
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This came into the shop today !
Replies: 14
Views: 1790

Re: This came into the shop today !

I don't see any problem hunting with that in Texas. If deer are in season and you have a license and permission to be on the land, the only firearms regulation is it must not be a rimfire.
by Charles
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Face Book
Replies: 49
Views: 339960

Re: Face Book

My life has been lived in the public eye (i.e. fish bowl) where every action, every word and every nuance has been subjected to all kinds of thinking and criticism. I decided long ago just to be myself and be the same in every circumstances. Those that like it, like it. Those than don't can just go ...
by Charles
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Face Book
Replies: 49
Views: 339960

Re: Face Book

My life has been lived in the public eye (i.e. fish bowl) where every action, every word and every nuance has been subjected to all kinds of thinking and criticism. I decided long ago just to be myself and be the same in every circumstances. Those that like it, like it. Those than don't can just go ...
by Charles
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 95 in 30-06 - since when?
Replies: 26
Views: 3362

Re: Winchester 95 in 30-06 - since when?

The original pre-war Winchester 95s were indeed chambered for 30-40, 30-03 and 30-06. Pressures above 45,000 psi (copper crusher) could prove problematic in these rifles. Most of the factory and military loads were OK and within these limits. Still caution should be observed with these old rifles. T...
by Charles
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True West Magazine?
Replies: 3
Views: 878

Re: True West Magazine?

The magazine has been around for a very long time and has lots of information. You can get back issues on disc. I did a search and found in a 1930's issue a reprint of an interview with my Great Grandfather which first appeared in the Pecan Valley Times (Brownwood, Texas) in 1901. It was about the b...
by Charles
Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 temptation.
Replies: 15
Views: 2331

Re: 1911 temptation.

I don't think anyone could have resisted that temptation! 1. I could not in my 20's. 2. I could not in my 30's. 3. I could or could not in my 40's depending on the day. 4. I could walk away easy in my 50's. 5. Now, in my 70's, I think folks who buy stuff they don't need, just because it is cheap, a...
by Charles
Fri May 30, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody thinking about a Glock?t
Replies: 41
Views: 3918

Re: Anybody thinking about a Glock?t

The Glock is what it is, a light weight, reasonably, accurate, reliable handgun for anti-personal use. Trying to make it something else or comparing it to other types of firearms makes no sense. I keep two of them for the above purpose. I don't love them, hate them, admire them or hold them in disda...
by Charles
Fri May 09, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite .45 Colt boolit mold?
Replies: 14
Views: 2168

Re: Favorite .45 Colt boolit mold?

Lots of good 45 Colt bullets, but if I could just have one it would be Lyman 454424
by Charles
Mon May 05, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ubertis revolvers, .45 Colt; new thread
Replies: 13
Views: 1636

Re: Ubertis revolvers, .45 Colt; new thread

I respectfully submit that a traditional 45 Colt load is more than enough for game at 50 - 100 yards.....If you can make a good hit, down it goes. Yep...handgun hunting has never been my thing, but back in the day I killed a number of whitetail deer with 240 grain Keith (452423) going only about 80...
by Charles
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Look At The New To Me S&W 625-3
Replies: 62
Views: 4520

Re: A Little Look At The New To Me S&W 625-3

1955 Target Model small.jpg
Good looking sixgun. I am a major fan of the Smith and Wesson DA sixguns in 45 ACP having several. Here is my favorite.
by Charles
Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Single Action In 44 Magnum
Replies: 55
Views: 4843

Re: Colt Single Action In 44 Magnum

That handgun makes me nervous for several reasons. I would want a factory letter and rock ribbed, iron bound provenance before I laid out money for it. There are lots of "rare" firearms floating around out there that are not the real deal. The one is question look pretty cobbled up to me.
by Charles
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Badmouthing .45 Colt - Will I/Won't I get Banned For it?
Replies: 36
Views: 4023

Re: Badmouthing .45 Colt - Will I/Won't I get Banned For it?

I have heard of that happening when the fit is too "tight" with the barrel in the frame or the barrel is torqued down too much. It puts a "choke" in the barrel. You might be able to get some cast bullets and impregnate them with a fine valve grinding compound or "JB Paste&q...
by Charles
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Badmouthing .45 Colt - Will I/Won't I get Banned For it?
Replies: 36
Views: 4023

Re: Badmouthing .45 Colt - Will I/Won't I get Banned For it?

The 45 Colt round is as accurate as any other, but unfortunate the guns all to often are not. Starting life as a black powder round, both the charge holes and cylinder throats were on the loosey goosey large size. When smokeless powder came along, Colt didn't seem to care about changing specs and th...
by Charles
Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington moving some operations to Bama
Replies: 21
Views: 3014

Re: Remington moving some operations to Bama

I note with some interest that Southern values, culture and economics have done the Yankees in, 150 years after the last angry shot was fired. It took a while, but it has happened.
by Charles
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?
Replies: 31
Views: 4309

Re: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?

Plains indian culture was not monolithic and varied quite a bit. Some were quite admirable and others were despicable. I would classify the Lakota as admirable and the Comanche as despicable.
by Charles
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1917
Replies: 25
Views: 3572

Re: Colt 1917

I have several of the Smith and Wesson Brazilians, but this one is my favorite. I sent it back to Smith and Wesson for a factory reblue, which they did after some cajoling by me.
by Charles
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1917
Replies: 25
Views: 3572

Re: Colt 1917

Those old Colts are very fun sixguns. There are many better handguns on the market now, but I could defend and feed my family and myself with a Colt 1917 is that was all I had available. Just a couple of thoughts on yours and others like it; 1. Do not shoot any loads in it, that exceed standard 45 A...
by Charles
Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another vote for TERRY
Replies: 82
Views: 6903

Re: Another vote for TERRY

I really don't see the point of this thread as Terry doesn't give a rat's patoot about what any of us think about him. I just hope I get to meet him someday on this side of the divide. I know lots of folks who know Terry and they think highly of him. I will take their recommendation and not draw my ...