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- Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun-zines rant
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2844
Re: Gun-zines rant
Good plan- the Internet never lies! :) Denis As long as you're sauve and take it from a number of sources, you're fine. Take Gunblast and, well, most every article they write . Great writing, superior gun pr0n, but not a website you would want to consider as a sole source of information. Read it, t...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UP-DATE: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in 9mm (Glock 17 mags)...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1450
Re: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in 9mm (Glock 17 mags)...
I'd go for one of those Gen II models. Not that I expect to see one in my lifetime with the state of keltec's production. I've pretty much resolved myself to getting an AK pistol for the same approximate size, if not weight. If I did see one, it would be on my immedite do-not-ask-questions-buy-buy-b...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hawg hunting in Pennsylvania
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1083
Re: Hawg hunting in Pennsylvania
The revolver is fine. 44 mag is fine. But even not being an avid hunter, I know hollow points are NOT fine for most anything that size.
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A good reason NOT to 'open carry'...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2533
Re: A good reason NOT to 'open carry'...
Never had a reason to open carry as part of regular day to day discourse. I can for see it in the right company or event, but no reason to stand out, ya know?
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UP-DATE: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in 9mm (Glock 17 mags)...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1450
Re: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in 9mm (Glock 17 mags)...
What did you have to sacrifice to get it at normal price? Who did you have to sacrifice?
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AR ponderings
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2996
Re: AR ponderings
I vote for higher twist rates. Mass doesn't lie and 1:7 or 1:8 can shoot it.
1:9 relies too much on velocity black magic and yawing witchcraft for my tastes.
1:9 relies too much on velocity black magic and yawing witchcraft for my tastes.
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What one does when one "kills" a Ring Wraith...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1710
Re: What one does when one "kills" a Ring Wraith...
I never said otherwiseOld Ironsights wrote:But yet, so unbelievably cool...Panzercat wrote:That's... horrible.
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unbroken
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3317
Re: Unbroken
Rarely mentioned is that Japan held Korea as a slave state from 1911 until the end of WWII (When the Koreas were divided...as was so much of the world...by Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill....Stalin got choice pickings because of his part in WWII...sickening) Not just the Koreans. There's a lot of ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What one does when one "kills" a Ring Wraith...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1710
Re: What one does when one "kills" a Ring Wraith...
That's... horrible.
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AR ponderings
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2996
Re: AR ponderings
Palmetto State Armory markets a nice flat-top carbine, usually around $500, a bit less in their frequent sales. A2 front sight, flat-top receiver ready for a scope or a carry-handle A2 rear sight. I've also had an Oly Plinker for years, no complaints, except the A1 format is problematic when you st...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ARD Upper Review Finale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2723
Re: ARD Upper Review Finale
Well, good to have another perspective on it. There is definitely the possibility that I've been spoiled... By the likes of HiPoint of all companies. Davidson's was also awesome, but that's part of the reason you buy them.Streetstar wrote:...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AR ponderings
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2996
Re: AR ponderings
but adding an AR to the stable is just another depreciating asset The people who sold their plain ol' vanilla ARs for thousands during Sandy Hook would disagree with you ;) But it is a comment I would qualify-- Your add-ons and AR bling are the depreciating aspect of that equation. The rifle price ...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ARD Upper Review Finale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2723
Re: ARD Upper Review Finale
I have very little knowledge of these guns (being in the UK) but posts like this one are very interesting and educational to someone like me, thanks for taking the time to share.. There's a lot more experienced people here than me. I got a plethora of advice when first tackling this problem child f...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got $999 problems...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2030
Re: I got $999 problems...
Took both out today for a limited run. Both are fully operational and shoot without problems. Action is smooth as snot, especially on that stainless one. Would figure if they've been shot a lot, but I sprayed it with a decent amount of lube just in case. Trigger seems a tad heavy, but not cripplingl...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ARD Upper Review Finale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2723
ARD Upper Review Finale
AR Depot Hardware Review Part 1 It’s not a name you hear often and when you do, it’s normally surrounded by conjecture and speculation. In terms of solid fact, not much is known about the California based company, though speculation of foreign ownership, Chinese parts and questionable build quality...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got $999 problems...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2030
Re: I got $999 problems...
Serial on the Stainless one indicates a 1987 production date.
The blued indicates 1998.
Approximately, according to Ruger's website. I'll have to call them to know more.
The blued indicates 1998.
Approximately, according to Ruger's website. I'll have to call them to know more.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got $999 problems...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2030
I got $999 problems...
...But a Police Trade-In Mini-14 ain't one of them. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5c4v0gm279qa4rw/m14a.jpg?raw=1 Picked these guys a week ago online from Sportsman's Outdoor. Their ad went live on slickdeals at 6pm. I caught it at 9pm and made a command decision: I bought two for a cool $499 each. You d...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Right Place Right Time
- Replies: 9
- Views: 992
Re: Right Place Right Time
In the same vein.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies To Watch: John Wick
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3705
Movies To Watch: John Wick
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/98/John_Wick_TeaserPoster.jpg Okay, let me first say that I am not a huge Keanu Reeves fan. He's a one trick pony in terms of acting as far as I'm concerned: The clueless, naive guy thrust into circumstances beyond his control. Not that he doesn't do it we...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A big two thumbs down to Brownells
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3799
Re: A big two thumbs down to Brownells
Dispute the charge as 'billed incorrect amount' or something. The cc company will probably auto process it in your favor because it takes more money to actually dispute it for real with the vendor in question. <--- Real advise from a once upon a time amex employee.
- Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is this young woman holding....????
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2411
Re: What is this young woman holding....????
And still no hi-cap mag for it.
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Identity Theft Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2263
Re: Identity Theft Question
Wow. I've never had to pay for ID fraud on my accounts. I remember a certain card that was hijacked and funds 'donated' to a Church. Left me a tad puzzled for as to why a thief would use stolen funds to donate to a church until later... I had visited my then fiancee in Indonesia and my funds had mor...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Is A Whitney Phoenix?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1090
Re: What Is A Whitney Phoenix?
Shrap, your gophers don't really appreciate how privileged they are to be killed with such a rare antique rifle.. I thought my gophers would like to be shot with a Shiloh Hartford model in 45-70, but they weren't impressed..just went several feet in the air and came down certifiable grave yard dead...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you AK?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3078
Re: Do you AK?
You're too generous. I've got some Mini14's to fondle, so no rush.7.62 Precision wrote:Panzercat, before you pick up an AK, I will shoot some emails to Tim Harmsen, Marco Vorobiev, maybe Dave Fortier.
They are all very up to speed on the AKs and one of them should be able to give me some info to help.
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you AK?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3078
Re: Do you AK?
This mirrors my experience with AK courses. In AK courses I see far more problems and malfunctions than in AR courses. Certain AKs, like the Arsenals and Krebs you mentioned, generally run flawlessly, and the vz.58s as well, but many other AKs will experience issues from time to time, or constantly...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A good levergun day today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1657
Re: A good levergun day today
YEP. And I thought my 39a was picked up at a great price! I mean, it was, but that's outstanding.Ysabel Kid wrote:$249?!?
You would have been insane, need it or not, to pass on that deal!!!
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you AK?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3078
Re: Do you AK?
Best deal on the m92 PAPs i'm finding is $429 x5 mags. Price is slowly dropping out from under them. But dang it's been a busy week. Just got my AR back from warranty repair and have two Mini14's coming tomorrow. I think one of those pistols is definitely on the list, however. Just got to let my wif...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you AK?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3078
Re: Do you AK?
You're killin' me, Johnny. I probably wouldn't be SBRing it anytime soon. Still recommend one? Or two or three or however many it is you have?
I've been on the fence with the m92 for a while now.
I've been on the fence with the m92 for a while now.
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you AK?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3078
Do you AK?
Now that a certain political figure has thrown her hat into the ring, I'm once again eyeing firearms that may become hard to get later on should she become elected. While I doubt such outcomes will come to pass, the last eight years have been an object lesson in certain political realities and I'm n...
- Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4636
Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
I think the imaging need comes from the complete lack of physical disks that PC makers ship as policy now and days. My HP relies on a recovery partition because that could never get corrupted, right?
At least in my case, ghost imaging is my solution to manufacturer cost cutting.
At least in my case, ghost imaging is my solution to manufacturer cost cutting.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4636
Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
A quick search later and you just made my day. I love open source.Walker wrote:something something clonezilla...
...And then, aw nuts. Linux only. I guess as long as it has its own DVD or stick it's g2g.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4636
Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
Win 8 has been running pretty decently. The dumbing down of most of the interface annoys me, but i can still get under the hood easily enough. Honestly, that many problems reeks of a virus or something. Drop into safe-mode if you haven't already and then start trying some things, like a restore poin...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What should I do with this little guy?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3138
Re: What should I do with this little guy?
Please find him a good home if you can't keep him, Panzercat. We humans are their only hope; it is why they instinctively love us. It is in their genes. You can probably guess I am a dog guy. Have two, want five, but we are getting ready to move ... :| I understand completely. Wife never grew up wi...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What should I do with this little guy?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3138
Re: What should I do with this little guy?
That's the next step. Can't just drop him off somewhere at random-- I don't have the heart for that --so he's got a temporary home in the backyard until probably Tuesday when I can get him into a shelter or something to scan for a chip.
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What should I do with this little guy?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3138
What should I do with this little guy?
He showed up at my doorstep pretty skittish, but wouldn't leave.I think the park across the street was giving him a fright with all the weekend commotion. Got him to calm down and trust me and now, unfortunately, I'm his best friend. Cute dog. Looks like a Chihuahua mix of something. High energy but...
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some NEW Henry Rifles
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2420
Re: Some NEW Henry Rifles
Nice looking. The lack of a sidegate kills it for me tho
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Music?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2516
Re: Music?
One thing I always liked about the gunblast.com vids was the music. Good stuff.
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 94 in 45
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2456
Re: My 94 in 45
Now that is just too darn 5m3xy for its own good. If only Marlin's new crop were up to snuff...
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magazine Fed Pump 12 GA....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1482
Re: Magazine Fed Pump 12 GA....
I like the paint job. Mag on a pump, OTOH feels like lipstick on a pig.
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Musing over Home-Protection choices...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4620
Re: Musing over Home-Protection choices...
I don't see anything inherently hard about chambering an autoloader, honestly. Many things that are easy under normal conditions become extremely difficult under stress. When under the influence of fight or flight chemicals, the body reverts to large motor skills and muscle memory. Placing the addi...
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lets not forget the ak pistols.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 532
Re: Lets not forget the ak pistols.
Dang you! I've been staring at an m92 for a while but just bought the AR. Still not sold on it, frankly which makes this even worse! Good to see you doing range work. Finding people doing so with these pistols seems hard to come by since everybody automatically assumes they're a 50y gun max. And dan...
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Musing over Home-Protection choices...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4620
Re: Musing over Home-Protection choices...
I don't see anything inherently hard about chambering an autoloader, honestly. If you can actuate a lever you can pull back a slide or charging handle. Clearing them is probably the difficulty point that needs to be addressed, likewise continued operation after the initial mag is expended. Firing an...
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PMR 30 range test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1165
Re: PMR 30 range test
If you have the jamming issues PMRs seem notorious for, there seems to be a simple fix-- Quality ammo. Cheap WMR has thin walls that crimp and buckle while being inserted into the mag, leading to multiple failures. The other fix seems to be downloading the mag for the same reason: Less pressure on t...
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grrrr and Doh!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1914
Re: Grrrr and Doh!
Welp, since somebody mentioned seeing them in the wild, I thought I would sniff around myself. Lo' and behold-- Marlin 1894 44 MAG 20 WAL
Yours for a cool $580.
Yours for a cool $580.
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: why are marlin lever actions so accurate
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2898
Re: why are marlin lever actions so accurate
Just curious, whats the going rate on a JM stamped 1895 45-70 blued guide gun?
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grrrr and Doh!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1914
Re: Grrrr and Doh!
New production marlins in 44mag? Interestinger and interestinger.
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1887 winchester clone norinco
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1120
Re: 1887 winchester clone norinco
That would be nice,i hear were guys tune them up.But i just shoot for fun so i won't mess with it. It will not shoot my reloads.hull hangs up on the bolt head.Have to pull them off 1/2 the time so i shoot factory clay loads mostly.7 1/2 or 8 shot.They work fine if you just at the end of the travel ...
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 100% Levergun Content: Mary Fields
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2442
100% Levergun Content: Mary Fields
Cigar-Smoking, Gun-Toting Mary Fields Carried Montana’s Mail http://www.theroot.com/content/dam/theroot/articles/history/2015/02/cigar_smoking_gun_toting_mary_fields_carried_montana_s_mail/mary_fields.jpg.CROP.rtstoryvar-medium.jpg Cascade, Mont., was the quintessential frontier town of the Wild We...
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammo ban hurt AR sales?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2088
Re: Ammo ban hurt AR sales?
The second amendment includes ammo too. A rifle without ammo is no more useful than a stick, clearly outside the intent of the framers imho. RJ What rifle is going to be without ammo? Whichever the one the ATF decides, apparently. All the inexpensive stuff is gone at my usual outlets. Was surprised...
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The AR15 and me....please add on your experieces
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4220
Re: The AR15 and me....please add on your experieces
Honestly, I'm still getting used to how dirty these things get after 7-8 mags on the range. Then again, I've never had anything that I could just dump 250 so rounds in such a comparatively small space of time. Not like I would pump off 200 or so rounds of 30-30 in the same time.