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by awp101
Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New S&W 22
Replies: 23
Views: 1196

Re: New S&W 22

We have a fellow at the club who used his for .22 silhouette. Does ok out to 100 yards! I have one just like it with a 2X long eye relief scope on it.Wonderfully accurate.I hit a medicine bottle at 50 yards ten times out of ten. Stan in SC I've long wondered about the 22S and 22A (not sure what the...
by awp101
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder
Replies: 15
Views: 1898

Re: Black powder

I know I've posted this before in BP threads, but I just can't resist posting it again for the newer audience... :mrgreen: Why I don't shoot Black Powder Understand that from the time I could put together a rational thought, I’ve been fascinated by guns. My mother used to prop me in front of the lit...
by awp101
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12ga 870 Express Super Mag?
Replies: 8
Views: 598

Re: 12ga 870 Express Super Mag?

tman wrote:A Remington 870 12 gauge is one of the most usefull instruments to take game big and small and protect you.
No arguments there! Between the one I already have and the A5 I'm good to go. :mrgreen:
by awp101
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12ga 870 Express Super Mag?
Replies: 8
Views: 598

Re: 12ga 870 Express Super Mag?

Thanks guys! I'm already set in the shotgun department but I suppose it'll make good trading fodder...
by awp101
Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1974

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver...

Pete, I guess I'm going to have to find a Bearcat and try and see what it was that didn't fit right because I do like the looks of the Remingtons over the Colts. But M.M. does have a valid point! :mrgreen: Bored with it already, eh? How about a battlepack of South African .308 for it? :wink: :lol: m...
by awp101
Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3013

Re: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!

Part of me is willing to pay more for rimfire ammo because it can't be reloaded (easily).

But that auction has me thinking "Hello, sucker? This is P.T. Barnum calling..."
by awp101
Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12ga 870 Express Super Mag?
Replies: 8
Views: 598

12ga 870 Express Super Mag?

I've been offered one as partial payment on a debt. Looks clean with very little use, 26" or 28" VR barrel, accepts screw in chokes and has one installed (don't know WHICH one though), no box.

Other than the ability to take 3 1/2" shells, is there anything special about them?

Thanks!
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy
Replies: 8
Views: 979

Re: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy

Griff wrote: Lotto dream... one of every model '55 Chevy they made, from the C65 to the Corvette!
Now that's an interesting take on the Lottery List!
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1974

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver...

OK, it looks like I need to do some hands on examining. A Bearcat is really too small for me to work comfortably (and I hate that because I REALLY like them and want one :( ) so it sounds like the Remington would be the same. And I'd forgotten that tidbit about the Bearcat/Remington connection. I ha...
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy
Replies: 8
Views: 979

Re: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy

Thanks guys, it was hard work but someone had to do it... :mrgreen: Mike, it was about 3 hours off and on to get the pics edited, resized, labeled and uploaded spread over 2-3 days. The actual post took 45 min to an hour off and on. Not too bad really. It really is equal parts art and science. With ...
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your handgun and caliber choice STINK!
Replies: 40
Views: 3630

Your handgun and caliber choice STINK!

Found this while researching compact 1911s... :lol: After some years now of reading internet bulletin boards, I think I’ve got the pros and cons of possible bad times choices figured out. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the following is my analysis based upon the wisdom of numerous gun board gurus (you...
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1974

Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update

Looking for something .31 or .36 caliber, bigger than a Colt 1849 but smaller than a full size 1851. How big are these? http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_92_187_189&products_id=13613 I'm not dead set against an 1851 sized pistol as long as the barrel is between say 3" a...
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy
Replies: 8
Views: 979

Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy

Yep, last weekend was that time of year again. Goodguys had their 3d annual spring show out at Texas Motor Speedway. A beautiful Saturday (80-83*F). I know the commercials always predict 2000 vehicles, but I'd ball park this one at around 1500. OK, enough of my babbling, here's some of the tin I fou...
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Novice
Replies: 10
Views: 628

Re: Reloading Novice

claybob86 wrote:It's the Lee dies. The only good ones are the ones I use.
Thanks, I needed a good laugh today... :lol:
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...
Replies: 46
Views: 3666

Re: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...

HBDTY two! :mrgreen:

As usual, I'm late to the party. :roll:
by awp101
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Show Find
Replies: 15
Views: 1071

Re: Gun Show Find

That's a whole lotta "nice" right there... :mrgreen:
by awp101
Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 1627

Re: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)

piller, :!: That certainly looks fat :!: : http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=333023824 http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/333023000/333023824/pix656133637.jpg http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/333023000/333023824/pix394289260.jpg Shawn Sure looks like a hand full and in more ways than one! :...
by awp101
Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 1627

Re: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)

piller IF what I am finding is correct, yours is a copy/derivative of the Para P10 or possibly Para Warthog. IF that is correct then Para parts MIGHT work.

I realize that's a lot if IFs and MIGHTs but hopefully it's a starting point...
by awp101
Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picked up a used one .....
Replies: 16
Views: 2953

Re: picked up a used one .....

Nice! The old Mossberg .22LRs are a weakness of mine. But that Mag is tempting... :mrgreen:

Your friends when it comes to Mossberg parts:
http://www.wisnersinc.com/rifles/mossbe ... start.html

And information:
http://home.epix.net/~damguy/
by awp101
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 1627

Re: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)

Thanks guys! :mrgreen:

It happens with factory hardball and multiple times per mag.

I'll pass along the info but with the caveat that it may not help anyway. Too bad since it's a cute little bugger with it's stainless (?) frame and black slide...
by awp101
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D-day approaches
Replies: 20
Views: 1690

Re: D-day approaches

I've got several good one liners floating around right now (no pun intended) but I'll just stick with "here's to good news!". Mescalero: I think the current regimen beats the old mag citrate and Fleet's 10-12 years ago She Who Puts Up With Me was having "regularity" issues. The o...
by awp101
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 1627

Llama MiniMax .45 question(s)

One of the guys I work with asked if I had a solution to his problem with the above pistol which is a Commander size 1911 style. I have some ideas but need some help. The problem: Fires 2-3 rounds then the next round hangs up nose high like it hits the top of the chamber What he's tried: New mag Wha...
by awp101
Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commie Rifle - Got It Today
Replies: 75
Views: 3580

Re: Commie Rifle

ak vs ar vs mn.jpg
by awp101
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commie Rifle - Got It Today
Replies: 75
Views: 3580

Re: Commie Rifle

Yes, you CAN get hurt. Especially if you don't pull it in tight...:lol:
by awp101
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 52
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

Re: Winchester 52

That's a fine rifle right there!

I've had a 75 and found I don't have the temperament for BR/group shooting.
by awp101
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Customers
Replies: 25
Views: 1251

Re: Customers

Sometimes sales reps are just as bad. Our national trainer was in last week training some customers. During some down time he told me about the email and phone conversations he was having with a sales rep. Since I deal primarily with our 1/2 drive tools, he thought I'd get a kick out of it. Seems th...
by awp101
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smallest practical handgun for protection from bears... ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1335

Re: Smallest practical handgun for protection from bears...

Gee, and I was all ready to post this as a serious response to a serious question as the minimum practical handgun:

Image

:mrgreen:
by awp101
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2

I got the screw size information second hand from another forum. I don't know if the poster measured his own or had the information stashed somewhere. I need to pick up one of those size gauges and what ever is used to measure threads (never had to do it before so I don't know). The clerk said they ...
by awp101
Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Case Separation - What are the causes?
Replies: 12
Views: 1535

Re: Case Separation - What are the causes?

Probably ex-Egyptian. I don't have my books handy but IIRC it would have been .43 Egyptian initially. You probably have one of two things going on, maybe both. Out of round chamber or extra headspace. I know there's ways to fix those problems, I just don't have much information on how to do it so I'...
by awp101
Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How was the .25-20 marketed?
Replies: 11
Views: 1942

Re: How was the .25-20 marketed?

Thanks Ranch Dog, that's some pretty interesting user info!

Six, at what range is your silhouette shot? 100yds? What rifle are you using? I've never played in that world so I don't know...
by awp101
Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE

Took the trigger guard, trigger and screw to the local Fastenal today and explained my situation. He tried the screw in his gage but thought it was too big to be a #6 and too small for a #8. We went over and tried a 6-32 just for giggles and sure enough it screwed right in! :mrgreen: Settled on a 6-...
by awp101
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New German Army machine gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1366

Re: New German Army machine gun

Thanks BigSky, that makes sense now. And I can't think of a better use for a peach can since I don't like peaches. :lol: I only had 3 experiences with the 60. I broke one down and reassembled it several times in Basic (but never got to fire it), carried the one assigned to my squad from another vehi...
by awp101
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinkin pocket guns.......
Replies: 82
Views: 5159

Re: Thinkin pocket guns.......

sore shoulder wrote:
awp101 wrote:
sore shoulder wrote:I'm constantly surprised at how many people have a kel-tec or ruger LCP in their front pocket
OK, I'll bite...why?

What I meant was, I run into people constantly who are carrying one of those in their pocket, there are a lot of those out there being carried every day.
Ah, understood! :D
by awp101
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How was the .25-20 marketed?
Replies: 11
Views: 1942

Re: How was the .25-20 marketed?

Thanks guys! I'd read the wiki entry but I don't take anything there at face value. :wink: My interest stems from 2 things. My bud has access to an original 92 in .25-20 and the caliber is also a consideration for one of my future Martini Cadet projects. It was hard for me to figure out where it wou...
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How was the .25-20 marketed?
Replies: 11
Views: 1942

How was the .25-20 marketed?

I don't know just a whole lot about it, just that it was a necked down .32-20.

Was it considered adequate for deer or just small game? Pest or varmint control?
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinkin pocket guns.......
Replies: 82
Views: 5159

Re: Thinkin pocket guns.......

sore shoulder wrote:I'm constantly surprised at how many people have a kel-tec or ruger LCP in their front pocket
OK, I'll bite...why?
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

Thanks again guys. It's day 4 and for the most part I haven't had the jitters I was dreading. I'm still at a pack a day BUT it's mostly because I have some routines I have to break. I have a habit of going outside to think and smoking "helps". I didn't expect to see a drastic reduction 4 d...
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinkin pocket guns.......
Replies: 82
Views: 5159

Re: Thinkin pocket guns.......

Edited: had some revolvers in the mix on first post but comparing the snub .32's and .38's to my Bersa T22 (size) I'm thinkin they are bigger then I can have in this case. Stinks, I prefer revolvers. My Oldsmobile works in my jeans pocket pretty well with a decent pocket holster. Looks like any oth...
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New German Army machine gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1366

Re: New German Army machine gun

that abortion under the receiver to deflect links and cases is a hindrance I thought it was a drum or assault pack type set up (even though they were feeding without using it)? If it's JUST a defelector then they've outdone themselves in the over-engineered category. A $15 piece of stamped steel (i...
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE

Got it Mescalero, thanks! :mrgreen: It sounds like the screws thread pitch does not match the holes thread pitch. Same size ,different thread pitch? Modify ,if any,the screw not the gun. :wink: Nope. It's the original screw. Somehow or another the trigger guard threads got messed up and buggered the...
by awp101
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

Blowing up and killing me would be my worry, not parts interchangeability. :shock: I've dug around several times over the past couple of years and have yet to find any reports of catastrophic failures. I've seen complaining by re-enactors that don't like/are afraid of the Indian replicas but I have...
by awp101
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE

It's not that I don't trust you, I go for clarification so I don't make assumptions. :mrgreen:

Over the years they've gotten me into trouble. And not the fun kind of trouble either... :lol:
by awp101
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE

That may be just the ticket my friend.

Not being a machinist type, they .003 over won't require re-drilling the hole?
by awp101
Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2593

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE

Well, it's certainly in the trigger guard. I tried chasing the screw threads with no success so since it was just the first couple of threads on the screw I filed them down then tried again. Got to same number of turns before it locked up and the clean threads were now bad. At least now I know for s...
by awp101
Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

From what Ive seen the Indian made copies tend to be a bit rough and proportionally off . That's what I've heard as well. I think most of us (and certainly myself) are just looking for a nice, representative piece at a decent price versus a spot on copy or an original which usually run a fair bit m...
by awp101
Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

Not a flinter, but this looks like a hoot! :lol:
Image
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_i ... 18f5ke57g5
by awp101
Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

Almost forgot these guys: Track of the Wolf
by awp101
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

Loyalist Arms and Middlesex Villiage Trading Company

Loyalist is out of Canada so I don't know if their vent holes are drilled prior to shipping. Both places seem to have their fans and detractors but it's hard for me to separate the wheat from the chaff at this point.
by awp101
Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

Has your wife discovered progesterone cream? Saved my marriage. No but I'll read up on it. She was told she couldn't take hormones due to a blood clot several years ago. I'm pretty sure that's what she heard when what they really said was no synthetic hormones. Either way, she's got it in her head ...
by awp101
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check - Rossi 92
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: Price Check - Rossi 92

If I was in the market for one, I would. Maybe try to haggle into the $250 range...