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by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Levergun (inspired by Bob Hatfield)
Replies: 3
Views: 661

My First Levergun (inspired by Bob Hatfield)

el tigre.jpg EL TIGRE The Spanish company of Gárate y Anitúa made a copy of the Model 92 Winchester in .44-40 called "El Tigre". These were a very close (if not exact) copy of the Model 92. Spain was a major patent infringer in making firearms because its patent law had a huge loophole: p...
by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The eldest grandson.....
Replies: 7
Views: 976

Re: The eldest grandson.....

My FA Model 97 has 2 cylinders ... 45 Colt and 45 ACP. The ACP is what I have in it 90% of the time. AND ... you can use a 1911 magazine for a Speedloader
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by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6407

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Whatever the source, I don’t like it because people are not behaving in a civilized fashion that we have come to expect in our society. We are seeing more and more of this in urban crime but that’s only the most obvious. It’s much deeper and more widespread. Possible Answer: "Our Constitution ...
by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6407

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

It's extremely difficult to point that out without being accused of being racist, but the problem isn't one of race - it's one of culture. Reminds me of a song from the book "LUCIFER'S HAMMER" ... "All day I face the barren waste without a taste of culture... pure, culture ..."
by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1549

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

It looks like you are having more fun than the law allows!
Thanks for the report.
by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6407

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

I was tasked with introducing one of my law partners to one of the lawmen in my personal circle yesterday. So I strapped on an old and trusted friend of many years. A bit heavier than I tend to carry daily but still felt right on my hip. I enjoy wearing mine. I don't mind the weight. Like you said,...
by JimT
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 6407

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

The willingness to employ your gun is vastly more important than its caliber. I actually know people who carry a gun thinking they can just use it to scare away bad guys. Those folks have already lost their gunfight, whether they carry a .45 or a.22... YESSIR! "The willingness to employ your g...
by JimT
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1395

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

The .357 is a completely different animal from a rifle or carbine.
by JimT
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1395

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

You and I have been loading and shooting 14.5 gr of 2400 behind a 160-173 gr bullet for how many years? Not to Paco levels, but certainly closer to what the .357 was meant to be. I started handloading for the .357 when I was 15 ... 62 years ago. The Keith SWC and 14.5 gr. 2400 lit by a Small Rifle ...
by JimT
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1395

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:53 am Very good Jim. Thanks for posting.
I was reading your posts earlier and it reminded me of Paco's article where he spoke about the .357 and early loads. So I looked it up and posted it it.

I shot his .357 handloads over the years and watched him shoot them. They were heavy! And effective.
by JimT
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1395

From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

It Starts in 1935 by Paco Kelly Up until the year 1935 the word "magnum" was used primarily with Champaign bottles that were larger than the normal quart sized. That year Smith & Wesson brought out the first handgun cartridge called a magnum, because of it's larger shell casing. The ....
by JimT
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed Ex did good!
Replies: 6
Views: 894

Re: Fed Ex did good!

Sixgun wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:12 pm ……he don’t know it yet but I’m gonna hit Jim T up for the bucks……
I don't have the cash but I can have someone send you a check.
I just need your bank account number and access codes.
Thank you .. happy to help.

:lol:
by JimT
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed Ex did good!
Replies: 6
Views: 894

Re: Fed Ex did good!

I have had good experiences ordering powder, primers and ammunition through Fed Ex. I have a shipping account and have shipped ammo etc. without any issues.
by JimT
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cellphones Down Today...??? Could be a Problem...
Replies: 11
Views: 847

Re: Cellphones Down Today...??? Could be a Problem...

jeepnik wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:05 pm People are so fixated on their phones that these things have invaded almost every facet of their lives.
I was in the airport waiting on my flight. Looking around there were 50 or more people there waiting. Me and one other old cowboy were the only people not looking at a phone.
by JimT
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1619

Re: Bolt Cannon.

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:11 am Jim, I had no idea such velocities could be achieved. I wonder how corrosive it is.
I don't know about corrosive chemically but I am sure match heads are abrasive. However, in a situation where they are the only option that really doesn't matter.
by JimT
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......

A dangerous person is one who is capable of great violence and has it under control. Wouldn't it be the one who " doesn't have it under control"? Old No7 They would be dangerous, it's true. But you can see them coming. The one who has it under control does not stand out as a dangerous per...
by JimT
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......

A dangerous person is one who is capable of great violence and has it under control.
by JimT
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1619

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I will post an announcement. Amazon only lets me do it every so often.
by JimT
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1619

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I've used matches in place of gunpowder in .38 .. .357 .. .44 and .45 caliber. You can reach 800 to 900 fps with it. In a cartridge you don't need the striker material. The primer will set matches off. strike-anywhere or safety ? :) Safety Matches. Used the Strike-Anywhere tips to reload primers. I...
by JimT
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cell phone outage
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: cell phone outtage

EXCELLENT! NO SPAM CALLS!

"no evidence of cyber attack" ... that they will share with us. Trust CNN :lol:
by JimT
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cellphones Down Today...??? Could be a Problem...
Replies: 11
Views: 847

Re: Cellphones Down Today...??? Could be a Problem...

"It's just too many users and not enough cell phone towers. No problem here. Move along. Nothing to look at."
by JimT
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1619

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I've used matches in place of gunpowder in .38 .. .357 .. .44 and .45 caliber. You can reach 800 to 900 fps with it. In a cartridge you don't need the striker material. The primer will set matches off.
by JimT
Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 931

Re: Paco and the 44mag

Askins generally wrote to stir people up. His editors loved him hate mail is as good an indicator of readership as positive mail. It's true he wrote of the .44 Magnum as being generally useless .. no good for self defense ... too much recoil for a hunting arm for most people. At the end of one of th...
by JimT
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another funny meme
Replies: 7
Views: 509

Re: Another funny meme

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by JimT
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 931

Re: Paco and the 44mag

Random musings, I always wished Paco would have articled some hotrod loads for 44mag in a Rossi92 like he did in the 357, 45 colt and 454 casull. Not that I need more power but would just be interesting to see how the cartridge did with similar upper pressure limit applications. :) KING OF THE HILL...
by JimT
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident
Replies: 10
Views: 746

Accident

A guy gets up in the morning to find his girlfriend is already up and watching the news. She seems really upset and he says "Hey honey... what's the matter?" She says, "Two Brazilian skydivers were killed in an accident!" He said, "That's awful!" And she replied, "...
by JimT
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best offhand group fired by me 29B
Replies: 8
Views: 453

Re: Best offhand group fired by me 29B

NICE!! Well done.
by JimT
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply coated bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 558

Re: Bear Creek Supply coated bullets

I have been using them for the 9mm and 380 ACP for several years. I also have some in the .45-70 and the .44 Magnum. They work really well. Mic McPherson says if you shoot them enough they will condition your barrel. He is a big proponent of them.
by JimT
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860
Replies: 10
Views: 547

Re: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860

Jay, yes, Mike Beliveau --"Duelist 54" on Youtube -- shows those loading port modifications. I'm tempted to try this as well. I had forgotten just how much punch the 1860 offered. Wonderful sixgun! Have you done anything about raising the front sights on your cap and ball Colts? Front Sig...
by JimT
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860
Replies: 10
Views: 547

Re: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860

Nice work Bill. I still prefer the round ball but not because it shoots better .. I just like them. :D
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

i saw good people in the 3rd world from different religions. A muslim family in the remote areas wont ever read christian passages, they cant read anyway. The woman wont leave the house much and then unless she is fully covered, her world is what the local cleric and her husband tell her it is. She...
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

Grizz wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:28 pm .... It helps me to remember that God owns the entire earth, and He can give whatever He wants to whomever He wants to.
grizz
That's what Paul said in Athens ...He (God) determines the nations, how large they get and how long they last.
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

John The Baptist was the last prophet, then the age of prophets ended, If there was a being speaking to mohammed, telling him that he was a prophet, that evil thing was not from God. No, all religions are not equal. Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as ...
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

True Grizz! Jesus never promoted a religion, not even the one He was born into. Makes some people nervous when you tell them Jesus wasn't a christian. :roll:
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Serious National Security Threat" press release 2-14-2024
Replies: 14
Views: 757

Re: "Serious National Security Threat" press release 2-14-2024

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:55 pm This may be a self-fulfilling prophecy though.
That may be true, but I seriously don't like to go anyplace without a rifle or a shotgun with me anymore.
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

765x53 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:22 pm No, all religions are not equal.
True. If they were they would have no one to fight with. So each one has to style itself different than the other and proclaim it is THE ONE TRUE religion.
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Valentine's Day
Replies: 4
Views: 263

Happy Valentine's Day

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by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Serious National Security Threat" press release 2-14-2024
Replies: 14
Views: 757

Re: "Serious National Security Threat" press release 2-14-2024

That information belongs to people who are members of THE CLUB. And we are not invited.
by JimT
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 961

Re: any questions ?

Religions have no moral high ground from which to judge other religions. They all have a history of killing the opposition if they won't convert. It was religious christian knights who coined the phrase "Kill 'em all. Let God sort them out." if i remember correctly.
by JimT
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1737

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

Ray wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:24 pm And other bullets offered by bear creek.....

https://www.bearcreeksupplybullets.com/bulletselection

The only negative I see is they're still not set-up for online ordering. You have to call.
I am old fashioned a love doing it that way.
by JimT
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1737

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

There ain't nothing like a fairly heavy large diameter bullet at moderate velocities. They just work. The last time I talked with John Linebaugh about a month before he passed, he was sharing with me about some of the game he and his wife took with 850 fps loads in the .45 Colt.
by JimT
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The real Super Bowl winner
Replies: 15
Views: 832

Re: The real Super Bowl winner

I had a super bowl of chili that my son-in-law made!
That's the closest I have ever come.
:lol:
by JimT
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The real Super Bowl winner
Replies: 15
Views: 832

Re: The real Super Bowl winner

You forget that Jesus washed the feet of Judas and treated him just like He treated the rest of the disciples. He knew Judas was a lying thief who was stealing money that was dedicated to the work Jesus was doing. Yet He washed the feet of Judas with the same love and compassion that He washed the r...
by JimT
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 2064

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

I never tried the .44 Specials. As long as the brass seals the chamber it should work fine.
by JimT
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This was a little different.
Replies: 24
Views: 1443

Re: This was a little different.

I have done that with Single Six, but not on one day. :D
by JimT
Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?
Replies: 17
Views: 890

Re: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?

I have also been using Winchester primers since the late 1980s (found the Winchesters seated easier than CCI on my Dillon... (I have no clue why so don't ask). I use an old RCBS hand-priming tool and have since the 1980's. I found a long time ago that CCI and Winchester feed primers into the seatin...
by JimT
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1737

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

Jim, I don’t know how much progress we have made. If you stay with the same velocities in these older cartridges, I do not see much advantage in more modern designs. I favor a 255 gr soft bullet at comfortable velocities. You can get better performance if you raise the bullet weight and the velocit...
by JimT
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?
Replies: 17
Views: 890

Re: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?

Walt wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:53 am Whether that is significant is certainly questionable but it suggests that accuracy potential may be better with standard primers.
That is quite likely it would seem. However I found it quite interesting that if you are in a "use what you have" situation any of them will work.
by JimT
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?
Replies: 17
Views: 890

Re: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?

You might want to check this out ... pressure and velocity tests by Super Vel using Small Pistol Primers ... Small Pistol Magnum primers and Small Rifle primers in 9mm ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVRGsoOr6k