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by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP
Replies: 10
Views: 682

Re: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP

That's very nice, Jason.

I have a few .25 CP's, but not a Colt. Maybe someday. I took the kids out shooting the pocket guns a decade+ ago, and they had a ball. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 1092

Re: 32-20 range report

Success all the way around!!! :D Congrats, Ted! :D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Search of Small Fish - Mike Rhinehart
Replies: 3
Views: 418

In Search of Small Fish - Mike Rhinehart

In Search of Small Fish By Mike Rhinehart · January 30, 2024 https://patriotpost.us/articles/103958-in-search-of-small-fish-2024-01-30 Champagne wine was invented in the northernmost region of France by the Champenois, though Dom Perignon is widely credited as the gentleman who perfected the produc...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
Replies: 12
Views: 994

Re: God lifted the burden for both ...

Wet eyes here too.

Watched my grandparents go through this awful disease. My children's godfather is caring for his wonderful wife, their godmother, who has been fighting it for almost 2 decades. His patience and kindness is inspirational.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS

Dang, that was fast. Already out of stock. :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3946

Re: I love old model Rugers

veeman wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:13 am Image
Beautiful Rugers - and STUNNING grips!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3946

Re: I love old model Rugers

Sixgun wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:00 pm Sure thing Kid…..those flattops rival later Colts in the “soul moving” category. Can I have it? 😃
Y2K already beat you to the punch, Six! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
Replies: 10
Views: 690

Re: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for

Grizz wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:36 pm we discovered that the quickest way to find something that's missing is to buy its replacement. works every time it seems . :lol:
That's how it works for me! :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1740

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

There is something just nostalgic about a round nose or RNFP lead bullet. It makes you feel like your are enjoying history when loading and shooting them! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic: the .44 Russian
Replies: 13
Views: 996

Re: A classic: the .44 Russian

I love the .44 Russian round. Just a lot of fun to load and shoot! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
Replies: 10
Views: 690

Re: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for

I hate it when I misplace anything. Drives me absolutely bonkers. Happy that you found the 10mm cylinder, Jason. I hope you find the .22 magazine soon!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Probably all Great Grandpa needed
Replies: 8
Views: 688

Re: Probably all Great Grandpa needed

Very nice, Ted! :D 8) :mrgreen:

I don't have anything older than my Grandfather... but that means Y2K has something from his Great-Grandfather. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3946

Re: I love old model Rugers

Flattops from the fifties….both calibers in all barrel lengths…except a 10” 357……my policy on buying guns is simple…Colt, Ruger, or Smith…I can use them for a lifetime and get back 4x what I paid for them. Like this one, Six? https://i.ibb.co/rp7yq8L/036-Ruger-Old-Model-Flat-Top-Blackhawk-04.jpg It...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

Texas and Gov, Abbott are in the right; Biden and the Dem's/Left (as usual) are completely wrong. It is an invasion. Texas is bearing the immediate and devastating brunt of it. They are allowed to defend themselves, especially when the federal government willfully fails to enforce the laws and defen...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 11
Views: 801

Re: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)

I think Mr. Rhinehart is talking about a "crick" instead of a "creek." The eminent authority on such things .. Patrick McManus ... tells us that a "creek" runs through property with manicured lawns and golf courses, while a "crick" runs through woods and cow ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357
Replies: 8
Views: 668

Re: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357

Very nice! I really like the darker stain on that holster. It looks a lot better. I may have to do that on a few holsters myself. :D Thanks Jay. It was done with Fiebing's Leather Die (bought on ebay). ...but I imagine you have to remove the barrel first before using the FC cutter, right? Nope, the...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starline 38-55 2.125 long brass
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Starline 38-55 2.125 long brass

I love Starline brass! I just got my backorder of .45 Schofield in! :)
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

Texas is always in my prayers - but for the border crisis, I assume? I'm hoping I did not miss a weather event that has taken lives!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 11
Views: 801

A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)

This article really struck a cord with me. Growing up north of Indianapolis, before suburban sprawl wiped it all out (after I became an adult and moved away), I was lucky to live in the county on an old farm that had been turned in 20-odd parcels, 1-5 acres each. And we had large fields and woods ri...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357
Replies: 8
Views: 668

Re: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357

Very nice!

I really like the darker stain on that holster. It looks a lot better. I may have to do that on a few holsters myself. :D

So, probably a silly question, but I imagine you have to remove the barrel first before using the FC cutter, right?
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Schofield brass
Replies: 2
Views: 319

Re: .45 Schofield brass

Old No7 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:03 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:57 pm ...500 pieces of brand-spanking new Starline .45 Schofield brass. Should last me forever.
With the long hours you work, plus the "high" (ha!) number of rounds you put downrange each year -- yeah, I'd say you're right!

Have fun!

Old No7
Oh sure, rub it in! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report - some new ones, some old ones
Replies: 1
Views: 275

Re: Range report - some new ones, some old ones

Before pic with the weird quad rail - and the footie pic is an ode to @Ysabel Kid :lol: https://i.imgur.com/aO3jjuKl.jpg Now we're talking! :lol: Thanks for the great range report. I so badly need to get out for a mental break, but I've been dealing with constant work issues. Darn global warming fr...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 caliber j frame
Replies: 15
Views: 1139

Re: .32 caliber j frame

And why stop at the .32 H&R Mag when they could have chambered it in .327 Federal Mag which can handle the .32 H&R Mag?
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Schofield brass
Replies: 2
Views: 319

.45 Schofield brass

Well Fellas (and Lady) - I finally received a backorder - from February of last year - of 500 pieces of brand-spanking new Starline .45 Schofield brass. Should last me forever. I actually had two backorders with them and they called to see if I wanted both. :oops: Only took one; figured others had b...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Replies: 10
Views: 826

Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"

Streetstar wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:17 am Lol :lol: I was expecting the worst
Me too! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 884

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

I used one to clean blackpowder revolvers after disassembling them. Run them through a few 5 minute cycles then it makes cleaning them a whole lot easier. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 683

Re: New shotgun

Nath wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:59 pm
Old No7 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:25 am Awesome story and pic Nath!

So... How do you prepare the crows??? :wink:

Old No7
Fox's and worms like them eu naturel...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 3300

Re: S&W Lever gun

Where did they come up with "1854"? the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold! here's some more info from American Rifleman https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/i-have-this-old-gun-new-have...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 735

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Old No7 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:21 am
Ysabel Kid wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:53 pm Other than wearing that darn blue-belly uniform... :wink: :lol:
Um, WE WON! Still a sore loser? :wink:

Old No7
Who, me? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 735

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:38 am You Hubbard boys make quite a picturesque pair.
Other than wearing that darn blue-belly uniform... :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1343

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

The cold didn't used to bother me, but anymore my tolerance is becoming less and less. Can't wait for a warm sunny day. jb 8) Same, Jason. The older I get the more the damp & cold of southern winters hurts my joints. At this point I would rather take colder and drier. We've still goy sub-freezi...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 3300

Re: S&W Lever gun

hfcable wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:32 pm
Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:17 pm Where did they come up with "1854"?
the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think
My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 825

Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle

Sounds cool! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 683

Re: New shotgun

Very nice, Nath! That is a bit over $400 USD here, and that's a great deal for a semi-auto. Y2K's first pump shotgun was a Hatsan "Escort" in 20 gauge, and its a great little shotgun (though he outgrew it fast). :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 735

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Excellent job Darryl! :D

You know me and Bowie knives. I can't resist them!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: better late then never
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: better late then never

Been there. Sometimes life just gets in the way!

Well, usually work does anyway! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sweet,brave kid
Replies: 2
Views: 378

Re: Sweet,brave kid

Thanks for sharing that story, Bill. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 987

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

jeepnik wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:02 pm A perfect example of why many city folks should not be allowed out of their condos.
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 770

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:40 am I should add that he died of old age not because he favoured the Colt.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 310 kit for .38 Special
Replies: 15
Views: 1100

Re: 310 kit for .38 Special

The old loading tools are so cool! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2268

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:10 pm It happens to all of us. Glad nobody was hurt.
+1

After making everyone was okay, my immediate concern would be what would happen to me when my wife got home! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 770

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

I would love one too! Did they commercialize it?
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather humor
Replies: 3
Views: 426

Re: Weather humor

:lol: :lol: :lol:

So true!!!

I fled that stuff almost 30 years ago. Don't need it trying to find me every few years!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3418

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

All of the sudden my medical challenges seem... less challenging. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Bill, I wish you luck and will say a prayer for you!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1191

Re: Quick zero check.

Don't be jealous J, you can do a lot more than me! They are planning on banning lead shot....so I bought plenty! Right you are, Nath. I can still do more than a lot of my fellow countrymen. Not a lot of restrictions where I live. I wish everyone had the same freedoms. Good idea on buying up! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6412

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Now what he did was crazy. Take on men with machine guns and grenades! They killed 12 people and wounded 50-some before he stopped them. With a .38 Special snubby revolver. He stepped up to stop animals from killing the flock. Brave... and lucky, but that is a good combination. I will never stop lo...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1967

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

Griff wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:53 pm Congratulations... I'm jealous! Still hopin'!
+1 - all counts (though I'm patient on the third one - want to see my two get married first!)
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1553

Re: Its been a long while

Welcome back! :D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1191

Re: Quick zero check.

One reload... Hi Nath - How hard is it to get reloading components in the UK? Does buying components require special licensing? Not to hijack your post, but it got me wondering... :wink: Hello old friend. Not many hoops to jump through reloading wise. They are supposed to ask to see your licence wh...