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by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1728

Re: Good old flattop

I love those old ads. Thanks for sharing.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1728

Good old flattop

Some of these early guns are still pretty good.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whatever it takes.
Replies: 18
Views: 1254

Whatever it takes.

I doubt that could do this today. But it’s the right way.

https://youtube.com/shorts/MDgLQU3Bx7w? ... jS56GytrgP
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house

Smith & Wesson is doing a great job on these newer revolvers. I’ve got a Model 69 (.44 Magnum 5 shot on an L frame) that is really well put together with longevity improvements that are really smart.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
Replies: 20
Views: 1002

Re: Why isnt there more variety?

Walt wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:44 pm Because then the brass would be different lengths and we would complain about it.
Walt is talking about me.;-)

But the real reason is that the .45 Colt doesn’t need to be improved.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

Re: The Last Outlaw movie review

Walt wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:33 pm My solution to that is to avoid TVs and to never go to movies. I have no reason to watch people pretending to be someone they're not.
I’ve got nothing against actors or any other legitimate profession.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Amish' handgun sights
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: 'Amish' handgun sights

I’m definitely gun Amish.

But I let everybody scratch their fleas however they want to.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1751

Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy

mickbr wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:54 am Scott if I recall you are a very big guy. I reckon that kid traded in a 380acp for a 44 mag carry gun right after that encounter :D
Oh, I’m big enough. I often forget how much space I take up.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

Re: The Last Outlaw movie review

Many actors used to train so they would look good on a horse. That’s because there used to be a lot of people who actually worked on a horse and knew the difference. Burt Lancaster showed how to use a Sharps in “Valdez is Coming” Tom Selleck did a great job in “Quigley Down Under.” But the actors di...
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

The Last Outlaw movie review

An interesting story with some unusual stars.

But it kills me that they didn’t teach the actors how to actually use a Sharps rifle!

But the takeaway lesson is to count your bullets!
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
Replies: 10
Views: 815

Re: Colt 1872 Open Top

It does not but the ones I have handled shot to the sights.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!

Good move. I think the more people who enjoy their God-given rights the more difficult it will be for the lefties to try to take it away.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

I was in another shop yesterday and they told me that they had a three day approval on a suppressor.

So suppressors are moving off the shelves much faster now and it is encouraging more people to purchase them.
by Scott Tschirhart
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

JimT wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:57 am
I doubt if very many people know who Thell Reed is, Scott.
You may be right Jim. But I know.
by Scott Tschirhart
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

I feel bad for Thell Reed. No father wants to have to go through this.

I don’t know if she deserves to be found guilty. I’m not on the jury and I didn’t hear the evidence.

But I feel bad for Thell.
by Scott Tschirhart
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

Hate to hear this.
by Scott Tschirhart
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 843

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

Dang! That photo is awesome!!!!

Congratulations!
by Scott Tschirhart
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

I don’t even understand why suppressors are regulated in the United States
by Scott Tschirhart
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

Ysabel Kid wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:08 pm
Scott, when you submitted electronically, did you go through a kiosk like the Silencer Shop ones?
Yes, I used a Silencer Shop Kiosk.
by Scott Tschirhart
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

I did my submission all electronically. Went well.
by Scott Tschirhart
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

Scott, what are you going to use as a host? What is your intended use. Just curious as to what others use theirs for. Thanks, Paul Paul, I own a number of suppressors. This particular one will be used on a little bolt action.300 Blackout. I reckon I’ll shoot whatever from hogs to deer to varmints w...
by Scott Tschirhart
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

Yes, I was surprised. But I submitted on February 14 and was approved on February 28.

Trusts are taking much longer than individual applications.
by Scott Tschirhart
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: forced gun insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 328

Re: forced gun insurance

Forcing you to buy insurance in order to exercise your Constitutional rights sounds as illegal as a poll tax to me.
by Scott Tschirhart
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1122

If you ever wanted a suppressor

Now might be the time.

My approval came back in 14 days. I have heard of applications being approved in four days.
by Scott Tschirhart
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluebonnets
Replies: 9
Views: 393

Re: Bluebonnets

Yes . Took the photos yesterday afternoon.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Replies: 27
Views: 1752

Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?

I suspect that some Blackhawks are accidentally more accurate than others regardless of the chambering.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluebonnets
Replies: 9
Views: 393

Bluebonnets

And a pretty lady.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickel brass
Replies: 15
Views: 757

Re: Nickel brass

I use them interchangeably in my revolvers and leverguns. No issues.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1587

Re: Went to a gun show today

Come to think of it, I haven’t been to a gun show since the onset of Covid.

They have one here in SA this weekend but I just don’t know if I have that much interest
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

I had an early Kimber that was reliable and accurate.

But the ones I have tried in recent years have been a mix. Shame too because Kimber really takes the sharp edges off. I sure like that.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

It shot even better after running some rounds through it.

The terrible thing is I shoot this little gun better than I shoot the FA 97
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

First six .357 Magnum
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

First six .38 Special
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

The old guns are sometimes better.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Replies: 27
Views: 1752

Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?

JimT wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:25 pm The majority of the time, the one I spent the most time shooting became the most accurate one.
That’s probably right. Some guns are dimensionally better than others but I don’t know if I can detect a trend.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
Replies: 11
Views: 773

Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....

That scares the heck out of me!!!
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:46 pm Oh and the grips in that first photo look awesome! 8)
I’ll put them on the gun to celebrate Texas Independence Day today!
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Independence Day!
Replies: 14
Views: 798

Re: Texas Independence Day!

That’s a long walk! Fantastic story though. We won’t get up to help a neighbor these days and those men walked to war!

That shows a greater quality of man if you ask me.
by Scott Tschirhart
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Independence Day!
Replies: 14
Views: 798

Texas Independence Day!

Happy Texas Independence Day everyone (even if you aren’t from Texas!).

I’m a proud Son of the Texas Republic.

https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-independence-day-on-march-2
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Replies: 27
Views: 1752

Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?

samsi wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:53 pm I've had a couple .45's that were spectacular after opening the throats, but as-built, not so much.
Exactly my experience.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

That’s right, pre-27. I had a Registered Magnum in my hand today as well. This gun looks to be unfired.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

I believe this one is from 1956 and if I were smarter I would have carried one of these my entire law enforcement careeer. Almost as fast in the hand as a SAA but it’s a better gun for a cop
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

3.5 inch .357

Nothing better in a double action revolver.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1751

Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy

Sixgun wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:17 pm
Scott Tschirhart wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:30 am Here’s a great Friday song!

I would have pulled my Leatherman out and told him, “I’m gonna cut a trap door on the back of your pants and we is gonna have fun!—006
I’d hate to scare the poor kid!
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Replies: 27
Views: 1752

Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?

Out of the box, I don’t really know. .44 and.41 probably have better chamber dimensions as I have always opened chamber throats on a .45 before it shot like it should.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle ID - Vietnam War
Replies: 3
Views: 464

Re: Rifle ID - Vietnam War

5:18-5:24. That’s an M16 he just has it tilted somewhat.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire

Thanks for the report.
by Scott Tschirhart
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire

Billy Dixon’s resting place and my .50 buffalo rifle.
by Scott Tschirhart
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire

That would be a shame. But it’s been dry and very windy.