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- Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amazed by the wild hog problem!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2552
Re: Amazed by the wild hog problem!
Saw 2 fair sized hogs( in different locations) on the way to town this morning that had been hit by cars, its 12 miles to town (East Texas).
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I Learned About Texas ...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5096
Re: Things I Learned About Texas ...
bsaride- you ought to come out here and look around, its a whole new world and it is wonderful. I was born and raised in So. Cal., live there 55 years. Been out here in East Texas 10 years now and love it. The people are great, housing is cheap and it is gun friendly.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Bis..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 676
Re: Happy Birthday Bis..
Thank everyone. Who would have though I would have made this far, thanks again.
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110808
Re: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
The SR-71 made a low level pass over our runway at Hamilton AFB in N. Ca.. Very impressive.
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Going to the ranch tomorrow for a little fun.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Going to the ranch tomorrow for a little fun.
Prayers on the way
good luck and take your wife out for dinner with the extra 50
good luck and take your wife out for dinner with the extra 50
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I Learned About Texas ...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5096
Re: Things I Learned About Texas ...
If you are going to give some one a ride, you are going to carry them. Such as, I carried my neighbor to town. If you have a pond on your place it is called a tank. If you have a stream on your property its a branch. The dinner thing can get you in trouble. When I first moved here (Texas) from of al...
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
I think it has a lot to do with where you live. When I lived in California the VA treated me like stuff. Now that I am in Texas, it is like a whole new world, they have gone out of their way to help me.
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Hobie I know there is a BIG difference between Spring Armory and Spring Armory today. It was the only comparison I could think of. The VA has gone out of their way to help me here in Texas. I first went to them back in the late 60's when I got back from Nam but that was in S. Calif. and it was more ...
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
When did Beretta buy out Umberti? I had reard that the Beretta SAA were a stuff shoot if they shot well or not.
- Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Thanks everyone
Ken
Ken
- Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Thanks for confirming my suspicions that these thing will blow up on you. I was beginning to think that I was paranoid. One last question. This is a Cimarron Model P made by Umberti, is there any difference between a Cimarron Umberti and an Umberti. I presume that Umberti is a company and not a plac...
- Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: looking for supplier
They aint cheap are they
- Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: looking for supplier
I guess when I order my Lyman sight, I will order the other inserts and try them in my H&R. Then I know I have at least one front sight I can use them in and go from there.
Thanks for the info
Ken
Thanks for the info
Ken
- Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
I have seen several pics of SAA with the top strap seperated from the frame. I just don't want to be the one that figures out where the breaking point is.
It is comforting to know that they will take a beating and keep on ticking.
It is comforting to know that they will take a beating and keep on ticking.
- Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Terry Murbach- I am not the least bit worried about wearing out the gun ( I am to old to wear anything out) what I am worried about is the thing blowing up in my hand. I am not interested in hot rodding the gun, just loading to the guns SAFE potential. If I want kick butt loads I will go to my Suppe...
- Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: looking for supplier
Wow what a difference. Are those inserts a standard size? I have a H&R 38/55 with a globe sight that could use a little help like that.
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
According to Cimarron this is a copy of a pre war colt saa. I presume they mean pre WW1. So there should be know problem 8-8.5 grains of Unique. I just don't want to end up wearing the gun. What was the original weight of the 45 colt bullets and what sort of speed did the get out of them back in the...
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Since I am using a 246 grain bullet, 8.5 grains (like Hobie suggested) should just about match your pet load. Works for me.
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
Re: New SAA 45, probably old question.
Does that take it up to the original loads what ever that was?
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: looking for supplier
Thank you all for the replys, sorry I didn't respond sooner, been sick as a dog. I am looking for the sight to put on my Marlin 1894 (357). With these old eyes I need all the help I can get and I think a scope would look terrible on it.
COSteve- What was the difference in inserts?
COSteve- What was the difference in inserts?
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New SAA 45, probably old question.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3864
New SAA 45, probably old question.
Some time ago I posted I was looking for a 45 Colt SAA and asked for everyones advice on different ones that would not break the bank. I finally found one sold by Cimarron. It was love at first sight and now sits in my safe. My question is what to feed it. I loaded up some rounds using 255 grain Lee...
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: looking for supplier
How were there prices?
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for supplier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
looking for supplier
I am trying to locate a Lyman 17AHB globe sight. Midway carries them and I have always used Midway but as of late they have angered me and I am looking for someone else to give my money to. I checked out Brownells and Graf & Sons but no luck. I am sure there are lots of other places out there, I...
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deer opener Saturday
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1823
Re: Deer opener Saturday
Opening day in my part of Texas. All I saw was 2 cows and a racoon, but tomorrow is another day
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice on .32acp
- Replies: 4
- Views: 595
Re: Advice on .32acp
I just tried 8 rounds to see what would happen. I am not an expert, only been reloading for about 8 years but I had terrible luck. Destroyed 3 cases trying to seat bullets, loaded the 8 rounds and tried to fire them, this is for a WWII issue mauser hsc. I had 3 stove pipe and the last one, the oal s...
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Marlin bull's eye for 39a
- Replies: 6
- Views: 574
Re: Need Marlin bull's eye for 39a
Marlin carries the bull's eyes? I have a 1980's 336 and a 22 my dad got me in the late 50's that both need the little bull's eyes.
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a little something this weekend. New Pics
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6659
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FREE Book Drawing WINNER: OLD No7
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4947
Re: FREE Book Drawing: "The Gunfighters"
Please put my name in the hat. Thanks
Ken
Ken
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not Exactly
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3488
Re: Not Exactly
VERY NICE. Makes me want to break out my front loaders.
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Does This Mean ?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3772
Re: What Does This Mean ?
Don't know about the holster rig, but got to be one of the best movies ever made.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rain - southern Calif. ???
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1226
Re: Rain - southern Calif. ???
I would pay good money for just a little of that stuff. My location, East Texas.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- 9-11-01; What were you doing?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5724
Re: OT- 9-11-01; What were you doing?
I was in computer room on the U.S.S. Constellation, about 3 days out from San Diego. They had to re-arm the ship at sea. San Diego harbor was full of security. Navy Seals in inflatables with loaded 50 cal.'s every where.
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Got a new orange toy...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1892
Re: OT: Got a new orange toy...
Could not live without my tractor, not very big, only 30 horse but it got a bucket and is 4x4 and it is green but I love it.
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MLV - "Don't try this at home" -
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3559
Re: MLV - "Don't try this at home" -
We all screw up. Just glad no one was hurt. The guy has some great articles, I always look for his.
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Rattlers in the Palo Duro Canyon (Texas Panhandle).
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5714
Re: OT- Rattlers in the Palo Duro Canyon (Texas Panhandle).
a gallon of diesel and a match would do the job.
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1991
Re: O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
The one 45 I looked at seemed to look good pretty good and the price was pretty good. I have seen the 22's but that was several years ago and they were a little rough.
- Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1991
Re: O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
Thanks everyone for the inputs. This would be a plinker gun to along with my repro Colt 45 pump rifle. If I need to get serious about the pigs, I have my 44 mag Ruger Super Blackhawk. I am starting to get use to this retirement thing except my wifes list is so long I may never get a chance to shoot ...
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1991
O T Heritage 45 SAA, any good?
I hit search and got 12 pages of hits and I gave up after 4 pages. My question is, are the Heritage 45 SAA any good. I know there are some great SAA out there, but I just retired and want something to shoot tin cans with on my property and can't afford a real Colt. I may take it deer hunting as a ba...
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 96 Trails End Octagonal 44 magnum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1106
Re: Winchester 96 Trails End Octagonal 44 magnum
My 94 trails end (44 mag) shoots ok but wants to lead up. My wife bought it for me several years ago and I just have not had the time to wring out the bugs yet.
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pete aka "txpete" Has Passed
- Replies: 64
- Views: 9507
Re: Pete aka "txpete" Has Passed
He will be missed, I enjoyed his post and only wish I could have met him. I am fighting the same battle but with better luck.
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two new leverguns in 22LR: Henry vs Mossberg
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9336
Re: Two new leverguns in 22LR: Henry vs Mossberg
Bought both grand kids the golden boys and then the got the engraved covers. The guns work great, so smooth and accurate. The only problem is that my son has now given me another grandson and another one on the way. I wish I could get a break for buying in quantiy
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Canada Day, cancer, and a Winchester
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3531
Re: Canada Day, cancer, and a Winchester
Canuck Bob, hang in there its bound to get better and a little bit of prayer wouldn't hurt. The VA said I am good to go with my prostrate cancer, now I have to go next week for some funny lumps under my arm.
Are prayers will be with you I wish I could do more.
Are prayers will be with you I wish I could do more.
- Sun May 22, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110808
Re: OT - When aircraft had style
Looks like a HU 16 with turbo props
- Thu May 12, 2011 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Biggest Hog so far
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4591
Re: Biggest Hog so far
Nice Hog. Where abouts did you shoot it. We have our share down here in the Crockett area.
- Mon May 09, 2011 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6324
Re: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
It really sucks getting older.
- Mon May 09, 2011 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6324
Re: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
Hay Salvo. It was a fun truck in So. Cal., went to all the curse nights, but out here in East Texas its a different story. That stock supension will kill you on these dirt back roads and the cruse nights are 30 + miles away. With a 411 rear end it will take forever to get there. My baby is now sitti...
- Sat May 07, 2011 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6324
Re: OT - 54 Chevy, Life Long Project
Neat truck. Makes me want to go out to the barn and work on my 57 Chevy pu. Its been sitting for years since we move here from S. Ca.. Not as hi performace as yours. 327 camel back heads with a muncie 4 spd
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110808
Re: OT - When aircraft had style
My Dad's buddy was RAF WW1 fighter pilot. I had a chance to talk to him at my Dad's services. Neat guy to talk to. Shot himself down 3 times when the prop got out of sink. He said those birds had the glide path of a rock. When the prop goes you better find a flat place NOW. He died at 105 and left a...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110808
Re: OT - When aircraft had style
Some neat old birds. I was lucky, being a recip. aircraft mech in the USAF in the late 60s I got to work on all the old birds befor they were mouth balled. Started out on a C47, then U3A, T29, O1's, C7A, HU16, C119 and last a C124. All in 4 years. Neat pic of the Super Constellation. The saying in t...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38/357 die question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1538
Re: 38/357 die question
Thank you sir. I looked at Midway earlier today but couldn't find them. Neat idea.
Ken
Ken