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by OldWin
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Early? I've been up since 5:30. Went to bed about 11 last night.
I don't work till tomorrow night. Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
by OldWin
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I don't disconnect for a tender either. Keep one on my Jeep in the winter. Keep my bikes and wheeler on one too.
by OldWin
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah. May be ok but I wouldn't chance it. Of course, electrical isn't my strong suit either.
by OldWin
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

If you are going to put it on an active charger, I probably would disconnect. Just to be safe. When using a tender I don't.
by OldWin
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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Oh, I do maintenance. Plenty. I just run out every time it's Dusty and wash and wax them anymore. I have an Odyssey battery in my Rubicon. Big bucks, but run a winch and wheel my Jeep. In the winter, I keep it on a tender so the battery doesn't drain down. Low voltage will screw up electronics quick...
by OldWin
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Pouch
Replies: 5
Views: 419

Re: New Pouch

Looks great Griff! Those are great holsters. I looked at them hard when I got my 4.75 " Colt.
by OldWin
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah, its amazing how you change as you get older. Years ago I'd of lost it after breaking that window. I was pretty particular about my vehicles. I still am about my bike and my Jeep to a lesser degree. I haven't even washed that truck in months. I broke that window and didn't even really have a re...
by OldWin
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Haha nice!
My oldest son had a friend in HS who had a pair of shoes made completely of duct tape. Wore em all the time. WTH?
by OldWin
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah...... Started out as a great day. I ran up to camp to re-cover the tractor before we get more garbage weather. Anyway, I had to get a 2x4 to bring up. Wouldn't you know it, I hit the back window of my truck. Weeeellllllll......great! Now I got a hillbilly duct tape window. :D But, I'm a step ab...
by OldWin
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

While it's great to see a new levergun introduced, I don't see it going anywhere without being something really different. Especially for that money. There are a LOT of leverguns out there already. Many of us here on this forum are using examples way over a hundred years old. I'm no business man, b...
by OldWin
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

While it's great to see a new levergun introduced, I don't see it going anywhere without being something really different. Especially for that money. There are a LOT of leverguns out there already. Many of us here on this forum are using examples way over a hundred years old. I'm no business man, bu...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah, I knew the earlier guns were nicer. Not as beefy as the later ones.
I never had a use for the old black powder shotguns. Some were beautiful guns too. I bet they had some proud owners back in the day.
by OldWin
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Nice buddy! When I was young, I wanted one of those bad. Never got one though. Plus, I never was a big shotgun guy. I think my dad always wanted a nice shotgun. He talked about that Parker his buddy had all my life. Then he had it for half an hour. :D
by OldWin
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Haha yeah. Clunky and heavy. That's a 311 all right. But like I said, they fit me. Hey! I'm clunky and heavy too! :D The best iteration of it is my dad's old Wards Hercules model 5000 in 16ga. Just something about it feels better than the 311s Ive had. Can't put my finger on it. My 26" 16ga Sar...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hahaha yeah! Well Parkers are pretty scarce in my low class hick part of the world. Lots of Steven's 311s around here, but I don't have a problem with them. They actually fit me quite well, or I grew to fit them. :D A fancy rig here would be a Lefever Nitro. :D I lucked into that little 20 for sure....
by OldWin
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Short of patience? No way man. I don't believe that for a second old buddy. :D Yeah.....242 pages. Ain't we a bunch? :D Well......we definitely are what we are. Nobody is pretending for this long. I'd think a W.W. Greener, outside hammer, in 16ga. Whatta you think? Of course, anything on that level ...
by OldWin
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I inherited that from my grandfather (the warden). I've just never been inclined to anything addictive or compulsive. He smoked, drank, and ate things he liked. But with a moderation that was unbelievable. I never saw anyone like him in that regard. I'm pretty patient, but he was a master. My mother...
by OldWin
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

When it comes to drinking, I'm an odd duck. Well.....I'm odd without the drinking, but anyway. Other than my 3 workdays, it's odd if I go through a day without a beer. Depending on what I have for supper, I have a beer with it, but only certain things. For some meals, no way. If I sit downstairs wat...
by OldWin
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Oh Six! That doesn't seem fair........to me. :D Yup. Ole GK is the best. An American hillbilly in London? Hey Six, we should chip in on a drone and we'll fly that Colt DS over to him. Obviously, I'd send mine, but yours is nickel, so it'd be better in the damp climate. And, you only have 153 bucks i...
by OldWin
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I'll give you all your money back. Plus $20 for inflation. :D
by OldWin
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey! Is that the DS that your daughter had? Did you finally get it back?

The other morning when it was 5 below, I was at the gas station fueling the truck, and the guy working there said it was 40 below way up on the border at hid mom's. Don't know if it was true, but that's cold.
by OldWin
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Halllllooooo!
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can here me.....

Everybody ok? Did our thread finally die? :D
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Thank you Walt. Funny thing is, that Colt was new in the box till a year ago. I'd had it for 20 years and just left it in the box. The trigger and action is incredible. One day last year I just said "screw it" and took it out an put a 100 rounds through it. Great gun. I shouldn't have wait...
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I don't think I've tried and of the snubbies at 100. If I do, it'll probably be my Detective Special. It shoots really well.
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

My wife has a no lock 442 that looks like it's been run over. It has a set of Barami hip grips and has been carried and shot a lot. It shoots pretty good, but not as good as the old flat latch chiefs.
My oldest son has a square butt 37 and my youngest has a no lock 442.
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Well I just got to work. So I'm crawling through my river of zhit now. :D
I can voice for this 1889s. I have a 2/3 mag rifle in 38-40 with a mint bore. That sucker shoots like no tomorrow.
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Weird!
I e got an old flat latch Chef's special with newer wrong grips. It's mostly Kristy's gun. It sits on her nightstand.
by OldWin
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

About 5 below this morning. All my sled trails up to camp should be set up enough for good walking this morning. The wife could probably wear her spiked heels.😁 Yeah, I was saying that yesterday. Be nice to have a set of skidder-type cleat chains. But when you're poor..... Yes, it has a float. I use...
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Thanks Walt! We have fun messing around up there. It's only 17 miles from home, but we have 200 acres to play on. Hey Six, That was Band of Brothers. Hoobler wanted the Luger. When he got one he ended up killing himself with it by shooting his femoral artery while it was in his pocket in Bastogne. A...
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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All back home.
Here's a few more from a little snow cleanup.
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Thanks boys! Wish you were here too. Could use some help shoveling. :D
Haha naw......just hackin on ya.
Beautiful day. Got the tractor covered back over. Having a last bit of coffee then probably head out. I got a bunch more pictures I'll post later.
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Well it's winter in Brighton! Holy smokes! It was 6 degrees in the camp when we got here. After shoved so we could get in. There's a tractor under the blue tarp. It took an hour to dig it out. She started right up though. I'd read thise tractors were excellent cold weather starters, and that's what ...
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Sixgun wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:47 am
Old Savage wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:09 pm And no use for AR15 now.
You will when your the only white guy left in the LA region when the new city is built…..🤣

Now that's funny right there.
You gotta give it to Six. That's funny.
by OldWin
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:38 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

That sucks about the Manhattan GK. I've never seen one. There's really very few original cap and ball revolvers here. Few SAAs for that matter. I don't think there were a lot of handguns here back in the old days. I think they were a luxury not many old justify. My glitch is proofreading AFTER I hit...
by OldWin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

So now they're going to ruin the desert too?
by OldWin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Haha yeah. It don't raise a lot if eyebrows here cause people have them. I just haven't had the opportunity.
by OldWin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

See? Even in England, you've done more than me. I've never shot any full auto.
by OldWin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Now THAT is cool! That'd be a good time.

Man! I was out blowing snow till midnight last night. Still have some to do this morning. At least it's light and fluffy.
by OldWin
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yup. I agree 100%. I've had many chances also. No interest at all. No way its worth the cost and hassle.
Even as a combat tool, full auto is way overrated. The only effective use of it is in a belt fed machine gun.
by OldWin
Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Still snowing here. All fluff and puff, just as it should be. Haha yeah, well that's on my old man. I haven't cleaned his guns since I moved out. I've never had or fired an Uzi. Im not much if a subgun guy. However, if I were going to jump through the hoops to get a full auto, I'd get a submachine g...
by OldWin
Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Snowing like mad here. I really dislike those Ruger .22 autos. Then again, I'm weird with. 22 pistols. Full disclosure, I do have a Ruger .22 auto. It's a 22/45 Lite. I pulled the stupid loaded chamber indicator (aka: malfunction inducer) and installed a Tandem Cross block off. I also removed the ma...
by OldWin
Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:09 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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Thanks guys. Gramp was was also ambidextrous and could shoot with either hand. Gun or bow. He took third in the state one year with a bow. After gramp passed, we were up to Canada Falls lake one time fishing. Dad, me, and Uncle Gilley (Gilley is on the far left in the pic with gramp shooting the HS)...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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Thank you OS. I have a ton. Some I'd posted a few years ago in the thread on my grandfather.
https://levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=70403


Haven't seen one of those Western Marshall's in years. Nice knife too!
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1432

Re: Its been a long while

Welcome back. Good thing the camp didn't get moved. :D
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I have exactly one High Standard auto. The first one. This old worn Model B belonged to my grandfather. It was a gift from my grandmother, and gramps constant companion. Gramp was a Maine game warden in the Allagash prior to and during WW2. The old HS has accounted for more game, up to and including...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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My place wasn't child proof when we HAD children. There were loaded guns everywhere, but the kids could handle and understood guns at a very young age. The only time we policed up the hardware was when other people's kids were around. Most were pathetically uncapable and immature. That ain't how we ...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5874

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

I too occasionally carry a 4.75" Colt SAA .45. Is it necessarily my best choice on the mean streets of an 8k person metropolis? :roll:
Maybe not. But it sure is fun and satisfying. :D
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1802

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

Congratulations to you all! Your life is about to get more fulfilling than you could imagine. We have been blessed with 4 grandchildren so far. Watching them grow and become more and more capable is an indescribable feeling. Our oldest grandson is 5. He has a dirt bike, can shoot, and is learning th...
by OldWin
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5874

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Exact same for me. The 45acp in a 1911 or Commander has been my preference for as long as I can remember. Next is a good 4" DA .357. In the past, I carried a .38 a fair amount when it was hot out. I still do on occasion, but much less often. Back in the day, I wouldn't have packed a 9mm if you ...
by OldWin
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742333

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Oh! I almost forgot!
I also have a High Standard Sentinel. I've never fired it, but it's in new condition. It was in with a mess of guns that got dropped off at my dad's when my uncle died.