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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 480 Ruger
- Replies: 20
- Views: 252
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Selling a gun...go to jail...??? (the New ATF Rule)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 648
Re: Selling a gun...go to jail...??? (the New ATF Rule)
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
-Aesop-
(This is from over 2500 years ago. It seems mankind cannot learn from history!)
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 221
Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Bill, I'm surprised he could hear even a single word you said. Surprisingly enough it usually is loud to any bystanders but to the person who did it the noise is not that loud. I don't know if it's shock or what. When I shot through my Mom's antique vanity it was with a Ruger Blackhawk in .30 Carbi...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
If the result of shooting super high velocity, lightweight bullets like from a .220 Swift or a .264 at game animals frequently results in massive surface wounds but little penetration, then my guess is that similar results would occur shooting a large diameter, lightweight bullet. It wouldn't be su...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ID 22 round?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 401
Re: ID 22 round?
Yep .. RWS ... I've shot tons of these ... well .. not literally. But a whole lot of them.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 221
From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
The One-More-Shot Syndrome The essence of being a good shot is practice. This is fundamental. Since not everyone who desires to be a good shot lives where they can shoot every day, dry-firing is an obvious part of practice. It is not my intention to go into the all various aspects of dry-firing a g...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 23
- Views: 891
Re: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
I think the 44special is among the best cartridge for outdoor use, but the days of the Saturday night special or switchblade armed holdup man are long gone. Todays thugs attack in multiples with glocks and 30rd stick mags. On the rare occasion i carry its usually a 5 shot 38 but i dont pretend for ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 712
Re: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
One of the most mythological creatures of modern times is the "Statesman." Reputed to be an individual who works as a political leader and who is more concerned about the nation as a whole instead of the political institution they happen to be a part of. The "Statesman" was repor...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
The math was right. There was a slight Operator Error in that the results were switched ... .355" diameter has a total area of 0.09898 square inches .452" diameter has a total area of 0.412825 square inches Seems I need to hire a someone to double-check my work. Um, the brass fetchers? EX...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
The math was right.
There was a slight Operator Error in that the results were switched ...
.355" diameter has a total area of 0.09898 square inches
.452" diameter has a total area of 0.412825 square inches
Seems I need to hire a someone to double-check my work.
There was a slight Operator Error in that the results were switched ...
.355" diameter has a total area of 0.09898 square inches
.452" diameter has a total area of 0.412825 square inches
Seems I need to hire a someone to double-check my work.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 947
Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
Looking mighty svelte there Ji!
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 533
Re: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?
I thought that is what lady friends are for ... picking up spent lead so I don't have to bend over. It's much more fun collecting scrap lead when watching them do it.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Biofire smart gun
- Replies: 4
- Views: 113
Re: Biofire smart gun
The technology will soon be controlled from a headquarters. You pull the trigger and the smart gun says, "You are not authorized to fire at this time. Try again in a few minutes."
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 533
Re: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?
The Shootists Holiday home range is the Pistol Silhouette Range at The Whittington Center. We shoot a lot of silhouettes .. all of them in fact .. but we have never held a competition. Just there having fun trying to knock targets over with about any handgun ever. We use rifles also but only in pist...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 23
- Views: 891
THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
From the old Sixgunner.com Archives (This article first appeared in the July/Aug issue of The Shootist © 1987 and is used by permission of the author) In 1905 Smith & Wesson started to test a new cartridge and a new revolver to handle the new sixgun round. Little could they realize what a treme...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Phil Shoemaker interview about bears
- Replies: 7
- Views: 282
Re: Phil Shoemaker interview about bears
He's a nice guy. He was at The Shootists Holiday and was bunking in the same housing unit as I was. Interesting guy .. sure knows his stuff and has some great stories.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
You are correct Jim, big going in and big going out with enough to get the guy behind will always trump small in &out- kinda why I prefer a 12 ga! :D Figuring the area of the projectile, a 9mm (.355" diameter) has a total area of 0.412825 square inches A 12 ga. projectile (.720" diame...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 947
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
I always thought that Mass and Momentum IS technology :) :lol: Of course ... but I was thinking of the articles etc. I have read about how the 9mm now is as good the bigger calibers because of "technological advancement" in "bullet construction" .... I am sure there is a better ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
You cannot replace Mass and Momentum with "technology" ... no matter how "advanced" the projectile may be. And size matters. If it didn't we would see a lot more ice pick stabbings.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 19
- Views: 381
Re: New member
Well Farmer John, glad you made it!
I hang around in Clarksville every once in awhile. You anywhere near there?
I hang around in Clarksville every once in awhile. You anywhere near there?
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dealing with Electrical Brownouts....?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 426
Re: Dealing with Electrical Brownouts....?
I lived in Mozambique for 6 years where everything is 220. We had 170 to 180 coming into the base the first year. It burned up fridge and freezer motors, compressors on A/C and burned out florescent lights. The only light bulb that worked through it all with no issues were the incandescent bulbs. We...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
- Replies: 22
- Views: 725
Re: 45 Colt, 135 grain bullet
My load out of the Rossi levergun - 125 gr. Gold Dot JHP 21.5 gr. H110 = 2317 fps oops ... mine is the .357 not the .45. 135 gr. is pretty stubby for the .45. Most likely a good short-range load. But I personally would not care to use it. The 255 gr. 454190 bullet or the Keith 260 gr. SWC would be m...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I always get a kick out of Clint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 258
Re: I always get a kick out of Clint
Years ago .. sometime after he carried the single actions ... he taught a course on using the single action sixgun for self defense. We had him at The Shootists Holiday and he ran us through the course there. It was a great class and I enjoyed it immensely! And have practiced some of the things he t...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1425
Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
I've noticed over the years that using Unique in the .44 Special and .45 Colt, you can figure about 100 fps per grain of powder. It varies of course from gun to gun and with barrel lengths, but that Skeeter load will give an honest 800 fps and better in the .44. And a grain more in the .45 Colt give...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 657
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
WOW ... watched your video and am thankful you all are OK. Things will get fixed. As long as family is OK is the thing!
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 733
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
Uberti's I have looked at recently have been finished inside and out pretty nicely and fitted well. And shot great. At today's prices for a shooter you have to work hard to do better.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 733
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
I have the twin of Jim's but obviously without the inscription and engraving. Here it is with the 45 acp cyl (pretty much permanently installed) I pretty much have the ACP cylinder in mine also. I had the rear of each cylinder milled off so there are no recessed case heads. There is no real reason ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 733
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
I do also.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:55 am I like .45 ACP in a single action and I have a couple of convertible Rugers.
One of my favorites ... Freedom Arms Model 97 with .45 Colt and .45 ACP cylinders
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 733
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
It takes a lot for me to compliment another’s guns but that is nice….nickel plated Ruger…. Can I have it?—-006 Well .. I would give it to you Jack, but see .. here is the problem. When my wife and I moved to Mozambique I sold it to a friend who wanted it and I can't give away their gun! Sorry. :D
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 733
45 ACP SIXGUN
This is from years and years ago, during the life of the old Sixgunner.Com website. I picked up an Old Model Ruger .357 Magnum and sent it to Jim Stoh. I wanted a "pocket pistol" in .45 ACP. I had "flat-topped" it and recut the rear sight. Jim rebarreld it and rechambered the cyl...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy from Georgia!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 674
Re: Howdy from Georgia!
Welcome to the fire. Pull up a stump to set on and have a cup of coffee and enjoy. You fit right in with most everyone here.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 947
Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
It just kinda got dim gray here at 95 percent. A lotta nada. Sure admire your Boss of the Plains, Jim. You wear it so well. 8) Thanks Bill! It got pretty dark here. The yard lights came on (solar dusk to dawn switch) The chicken coop door closed. (solar dusk to dawn switch) All the honey bees came ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 947
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 722
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
I had been feeding the cows one Spring and as I pulled out of the pasture I saw a big turtle sitting on a rock in the pond below me. I grabbed my .32-20 Marlin and got out, went back and leaned over the bed with rifle, shooting across the bed. I had the sights right on the turtle at about 40 yards w...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 947
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 722
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
I was shooting my 454 across the hood of my Scout. Later I noticed some marks on the hood. First noticed was the black burned area and second were the chips in the paint where the butt had contacted hood more than a couple times.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2164
Re: Just one Blackhawk
I am heading to CSA in a couple weeks. My problem is deciding whether to take 2 or 3 or 4 Blackhawks.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2164
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Pick one? I can't do it! Sorry.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
I showed up at our local range one time with a pencil barrel Model 10 and coffee can of reloads. The RO spotted it and ambled over. He turned out to be a retired Deputy Sheriff, and of course his first duty gun was a Model 10. We agreed that if you couldn't have a good time with a 10 and a can of a...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An old experiment that I need to get back to
- Replies: 24
- Views: 739
Re: An old experiment that I need to get back to
I like that grip!!
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Grew up shooting .38s and .45s. I put a lot of rounds through my dads Officers Model Match. This Royal Hong Kong Police surplus .38 Spl has become my all time favorite Model 10. At 15 yds or so I can make a nice little 6 shot cluster. I have the original grips, but the T Grip and stags were looking...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Texas Gun Trader's has some "reasonably" priced Model 10's advertised. These days $500 for a decent Model 10 is a good price. https://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=19&b%5Bsubcategories_also%5D=1&b%5Bsearch_text%5D=S%26W+Model+10&b%5Bwhole_word%5D=1&b%5Bclassified_auction_s...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quake!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 559
Re: Quake!
During the time that I was stationed in Japan ('67 - '69) we had earthquakes all the time. Only one large one that knocked down buildings and killed people. Quite often in the night I would wake up to the wall lockers clanging together and my bunk bouncing from the shaking. That we were in an old wo...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
A true classic. The most popular double action ever made I would guess. Love to shoot them. Over 6 million made by S&W ... copied by many companies including Garate Anitua &Cia, Eibar, Spain made copies of the Model 10 in .32-20 from 1930 through 1936. Trocaola Aranzabal y Cia, Eibar, Spain...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1139
I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
It got me to dig out my Model 10 and do some shooting with it. The Model 10's are normally such amazingly fine shooting guns that it's hard to ignore them. This one is no different. It was a Police gun before I got it. I bought it as an unbarreled import. Originally a 2" gun I fitted a 4" ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 486
Re: RIA M200
Better looking than the Henry.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 559
Re: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.
Yay! Great job!
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 451