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- Sun May 17, 2015 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: T-shirt Sign Up!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9031
Re: T-shirt Sign Up!
yooper2, one (1) medium and one (1) large for me please, ...thank you. What a great idea! - GoatGuy
- Sun May 03, 2015 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Spl handloads
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4016
Re: .44 Spl handloads
I just picked up a new Ruger Flat Top in .44 Spl and I am looking for some general loads using the 429421 Lyman bullet. Thanks, Mike See if you can access this. If not, PM you email to me. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1bZ3OEp3WThV1VnUE9vS0NBVGs/view?usp=sharing Thanks for posting the AA data, ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6485
Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O
... but I prefer to read stuff from forum members even when I disagree. ... Hey, me too. Just got a bug up my rear today and thought to have a little fun. Probably wasted a good Saturday afternoon instead of taking care of needed chores around the place. I rarely disagree, but if I do, I generally ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Taffin and I Agree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2195
Re: John Taffin and I Agree
I have a police trade in S&W 5903, the aluminum frame, high capacity model. A new recoil and magazine spring and now it's a keeper. For me, it's a belt holster carry piece.
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE DUKE #2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 577
Re: THE DUKE #2
Doubt the Duke ever drank much beer. Understand he was a pretty confirmed bourbon drinker...and why not!
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
Those sort of questions are considered rude in England but asking a females age or vital statistics are considered suicidal..... :lol: I like the saying when asked about wealth, "I was born with nothing and still have most of it left". if you want to make a small fortune in a fly shop, st...
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel Twist of an old model 94 32 Special
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1859
Re: Barrel Twist of an old model 94 32 Special
The twist on my Win 94 32 Sp is a 1in16 as measured with a cleaning rod. My research on the round and its manufacturing quirks has revealed some interesting reports. There have been runs of factory rifle, Marlins I believe, that had .316-.318 groove diameter. I keep looking for reports of Wincheste...
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talk me out of a keltec.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2067
Re: Talk me out of a keltec.
You said it as well as i could ---- That is, you already have an AR15 and 2 Mini's, so whats the point--- you've got better rifles already I'd use an AR over a mini or a keL tec for a "truck gun" were it me -----durable construction and if it gets scratched, no big deal--- those things ha...
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "The name is Bond, James Bond"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2963
Re: "The name is Bond, James Bond"
Bingo, Shawn!Hagler wrote:Rick,
He carried a Beretta.
Shawn
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6485
Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O
Wow, I wrote in the opening of this post, "This probably isn't going to be received well by some here, ..." Little did I know how prescient that statement was. And I see most all of the "usual suspects" have responded somewhat in opposition to my comments. I do note that you folk...
- Sat May 02, 2015 2:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6485
Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O
Oh, sorry - since I have the floor, what internet Nazi first made the rule that "typing in all caps is SCREAMING, and therefore is VERBOTEN!" I see that horse scat "rule" spouted as holy writ on several other internet sites. Get a life, says I. Probably someone who thought that ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE DUKE #1
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1503
Re: The Duke...
I've seen that ad also. I probably saw it in same American Rifleman issue you mention, though no longer have mine. No doubt lost in one of my many moves.6pt-sika wrote:I have an American Rifleman somewhere with that add in it !
- Sat May 02, 2015 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fifty Shades of Grey for Seniors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2060
Re: Fifty Shades of Grey for Seniors
Laughed my butt off, terrific! Totally unexpected punchline - laughing so hard nearly fell out of my chair!
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Years Ago Today...Where Were You ?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7724
Re: 40 Years Ago Today...Where Were You ?
My military duty was some 8 years behind me. On that date in 1975, I had just gotten remarried, relocated to Roswell, NM and adjusting to the experience of new family, new job and new environs. It was a trying, yet exhilarating time for sure. Yeah, time does fly.
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me. Hopkins and Allen deluxe 22lr falling block
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2807
Re: New to me. Hopkins and Allen deluxe 22lr falling block
Cool acquisition, ...I'm jealous. Enjoy!
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
Its not polite to ask someone what they paid for something or where they got it and with a witty response you can defuse their questions sometimes. Ive had pilgrims ask where did I get that bull elk I tell them right behind the shoulder they usually catch on quick the dumb ones say no no where was ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scored two books by Ruark
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1423
Re: Scored two books by Ruark
Set in the early 1950's, Something of Value is my favorite Ruark novel. A tale of the Mau-Mau uprising in the Congo. A great and grizzly read, and a vivid window view of those times in colonial Africa.
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6485
Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
This probably isn't going to be received well by some here, but I'm going to have my say on the subject. There are members here who take exception to the rare/occasional comments of others whose opinions may seem to be abrupt, dogmatic and/or rude. Oh, mercy me! One member in particular obviously ru...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
... The funny thing about a lot of people is that if they got a stellar deal on something, many times they will tell you before you think to ask Ain't that the truth, Streetstar! And many, too many in today's world will tell things about themselves and/or their private lives most people would just ...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Taffin and I Agree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2195
Re: John Taffin and I Agree
I really like the snubby .38's, wish I had a suitcase full of them, but I to have found a smaller auto is much easier to carry and shoot, Unless maybe I was going to fire it from inside a vest or jacket pocket. I've never had a suitcase full of snubby .38's, but have had a bunch of them over the ye...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New trail gun needed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2707
Re: New trail gun needed
I find for my "neck of the woods", my S&W Model 67 .38 special in a nylon holster is a perfect, reasonable weight, handy trail handgun. First couple of chambers carry CCI shotloads and the other 4 stoked with 158 swc's at +p velocity. A couple of speed loaders or speed strips with anot...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Taffin and I Agree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2195
John Taffin and I Agree
Tonight, thumbing through my January/February 2014 copy of AMERICAN HANDGUNNER, I found a "Taffin Tests" article titled "Playin' Favorites" I had somehow missed the first time around. The article relates Taffin's experience with 9mm semi-auto pistols. In it he refers to a close c...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: like father, like daughter!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1173
Re: like father, like daughter!
I think that's probably true for most, if not all, of us.Nath wrote:For certain to her MomGoatGuy wrote:Nath, what a lovely smile your daughter has. Bright looking young woman. You must have done a fine job with her upbringing, or should the credit more appropriately go to her mom?
N.
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What evers handy
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4331
Re: What evers handy
Let's not ask for pictures of that, Merle.Merle wrote:harry wrote:When all else fails grab the Katana
http://warningextremelygraphickatanaata ... -a-katana/
I wonder what a "real" sword would have done?
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
Yep, rudeness. Although I have been rude on occasion... but I try to ask if a person minds being asked first... Curiosity sometimes is too great, not to. As my Granny was known to say when I was just a little kid about poking my nose into things that didn't concern me, "curiosity killed the ca...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dutch Harbor and Unalaska photos
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3716
Re: Dutch Harbor and Unalaska photos
JerryB said it, same for me. I would have enjoyed a real tour of those sights.JerryB wrote:Thanks for your time and showing me a part of our country I'll not get to see for my self.
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
Could just say " None of your business" That was polite when I was growing up. Still is. That response would not have been polite when I was growing up nor would I allow my children or grandchildren to think is was an appropriate response today. Kind of rude on it's own merit. No offense ...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
JNYORK, your comment about certain things being crass to ask about got me to wondering about regional differences in common conversation. For instance, here in Vt, most any farmer I've ever talked to was very happy to discuss how many cows they had, whether they be actively milking or just out to p...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: like father, like daughter!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1173
Re: like father, like daughter!
Nath, what a lovely smile your daughter has. Bright looking young woman. You must have done a fine job with her upbringing, or should the credit more appropriately go to her mom?
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Frustration Level High!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1195
Re: Frustration Level High!
Oh, this ain't my first rodeo... and I doubt it'll be my LAST! I learned a long time ago to keep either food, or plenty of cash on hand... since I've ate my cookin', I prefer cash! Reads like you are a wise and prudent man. Wish I had learned as much from previous bad or uncomfortable situations. M...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5006
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
I was raised by strong southerners and Texans. Can't ever remember anyone asking someone how much they paid for something, their salary, divorced, etc., even among extended family, close friends or neighbors. Such as that was a "personal question". Do remember it being said it was consider...
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2542
Re: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY
FW -thought I would give give your post above due respect as I read it, however you lost me with those three little so current 'PC" words, ... low self-esteem ! Seems you may be more co-opted and in vogue than you realize. Whatever the h--- happened to the concept of "self-respect" ....
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Reloading Manual do you recommend for Pistol?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1540
Re: What Reloading Manual do you recommend for Pistol?
I've been reloading for pistols since mid-1960's, rifle and shotgun since early 1970's. In all that time I accumulated 20 plus reloading manuals. Everything from Lyman to the latest Nosler offering. The passing years have seen me possessing and reloading at one time or another, .32 S&W long, .38...
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2542
Re: Comedy Central on Stolen Valor- FUNNY
FW -thought I would give give your post above due respect as I read it, however you lost me with those three little so current 'PC" words, ... low self-esteem ! Seems you may be more co-opted and in vogue than you realize. Whatever the h--- happened to the concept of "self-respect" . ...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, 30APR15...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 676
Re: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, 30APR15...
4/30/1863 was a pretty good day for Brig. Gen. N. B. Forrest and his "boys" as well. The Battle of Day's Gap, fought on April 30, 1863, was the first in a series of American Civil War skirmishes in Cullman County, Alabama, that lasted until May 2, known as Streight's Raid. Commanding the U...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: we've lost another WW2 Vet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1395
Re: we've lost another WW2 Vet
My father-in-law passed away Sunday, he was 89. Now he will go to his reward and be with the Lord and his wife of 67 years. My father passed away in 1969, he was wounded in Metz France. My father-in-law was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. Please pray for all of our Veterans. Joe Sincere con...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun-zines rant
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2917
Re: Gun-zines rant
Gun magazines are, by and large, merely a disposable product. As with any disposable product publishers, advertisers, and writers must stay current or get left behind and ultimately fade along with the memory of an earlier generation. The highly dedicated AR, AK, Glock, anything new, polymer, gadget...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This could have been SO much worse!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 765
Re: This could have been SO much worse!!
Heck, the highway damage gives a few guys some extra work. The oil spill would have all kinds of attending personnel (working, supervising, assessing, etc.), $$$$$$$, news coverage, comments responding to news coverage, hand wringing, gov't agencies by the score represented, etc, etc. An opportunity...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Man Cave Art - Winner Pending Notification
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5572
Re: Man Cave Art
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- Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Walking with a 22 today.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2130
Re: Walking with a 22 today.
Great work as usual! I get a real kick out of your posts, ...always great locations, great hunt story and pictures. Keep 'em coming, please.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally had another pay day
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3879
Re: Finally had another pay day
Hondo1892 - Wow, what impressive work you do. Exquisite craftsmanship! Also, thanks for the link to the Contemporary Makers Blog. What amazing things to appreciate. I speak from experience about your work, and the time involved in building such wonderful creations. Built a 44" octagon barreled ...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firearm Websites You Like
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1555
Re: Firearm Websites You Like
http://smith-wessonforum.com/
http://www.ar15.com/forums/b/5_Handgun.html
These two and Leverguns.Com are about the only firearms websites I frequent, unless I find something posted on these which I want to check out.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/b/5_Handgun.html
These two and Leverguns.Com are about the only firearms websites I frequent, unless I find something posted on these which I want to check out.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1936 - Things have sure changed since then!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 733
1936 - Things have sure changed since then!!
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-e ... video.html
1936 CA Sheriff's Office
Really cool video. About 15 minutes long. Enjoy!
1936 CA Sheriff's Office
Really cool video. About 15 minutes long. Enjoy!
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An old cop's annual requal testimony. Kinda neat.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 871
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BBQ Is Banned In Texas City....(Not a Joke)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5015
Re: BBQ Is Banned In Texas City....(Not a Joke)
Seems many cities, even in red states, that are the home base of the state's largest university have liberal city government/leaders. In Arkansas, the University of Arkansas is located at Fayetteville which has a notoriously liberal city government. "KEEP FAYETTEVILLE FUNKY"! For crying ou...
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What was the #1 song on your Birthday?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5185
Re: What was the #1 song on your Birthday?
"Moonlight Cocktail" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra
"My Sister and I" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. #1 song on conception date 9 months earlier. Now that's really too weird.
"My Sister and I" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. #1 song on conception date 9 months earlier. Now that's really too weird.
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My favorite old-time advertisement
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1721
Re: My favorite old-time advertisement
I like the ad first saw it in high school, but the one that got me hook was the TV series Combat. Until I carried one at work for a job one time, Heaver than a 60 with ammo. But if you don't have to carry them for days there is very little that works better in town. Had this one at the range for a ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show crooks!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4199
Re: Tulsa Gun Show crooks!
The worst part of it is, two of those t**ds already posted bail and are out and on their way. Maybe they can steal enough stuff in the meantime to pay their fines. There's nothing like stealing from your friends!! Unbelievable!! Oh and the third one...his bail is $4000. And the guns he stole are wo...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1911: Original configuration, or Commander?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6503
Re: Colt 1911: Original configuration, or Commander?
With no CCW experience or even the laws to allow any carry at all I have one note. I once owned a Series 70, wonderful pistol, and the only time it could have been concealed was under an arctic parka! That is a lot of pistol to conceal in any configuration isn't it? I'm a pretty small old man, yet ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 calibre M1 and M1A
- Replies: 12
- Views: 854
Re: .22 calibre M1 and M1A
Other than looking cool, and appearing to be true to the fine battle rifles, what will they do that a Ruger 10/22 can't do? Think I'll stick with the Ruger and use money saved to pay for .22 ammo! Feel the same way about the AR 15/22's.