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- Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT.. ENJOY the good old matinees
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1001
Re: OT.. ENJOY the good old matinees
I missed your cut off date by five years but thanks to two things I am fortunate enough to know what you're talking about. 1) In the backwater where I live the Lyric Theater (a "grand" (by today's standards) old small town movie theater: one huge screen, three rows of seats, a balcony, vel...
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spencers strength
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2609
Re: Spencers strength
It was a "have my cake and eat it too" thought. I have always kind of looked at the Spencer as a rifle I would like to have. I have also wanted a good (shortish) 45 lc to go deer hunting with. (along with a 44 and a 357, but one thing at a time) I saw you could get the Spencer in a 45lc an...
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spencers strength
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2609
Spencers strength
Are the actions of the Spencer repeater strong enough to take amped up 45lc ammo (like Buffalo Bore)? How would it compare with the strength of the Win 92 and 94 actions?
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3540
Re: WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?
Conservative-Leaning Populist.
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "IKE" in the Arknsaw Ozarks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 761
Re: "IKE" in the Arknsaw Ozarks
We got plenty of wind in y neck of the Ozarks as well. Power was down for about five hours, but it sure did clean out the air. It's about 69 degrees and feels great! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Land fit for Heroes??????????
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2299
Re: OT Land fit for Heroes??????????
You have my deepest sympathies for the condition of your country. It is amazing what apathy and ignorance can do. The citizens have no guns (ok, very limited) and such disrespect to your own military personal... Sounds like a bad idea overall. But maybe if the military ever gets feed up with it they...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yet another Brutal senseless Crime - Lake Station Indiana
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2068
Re: Yet another Brutal senseless Crime - Lake Station Indiana
I am afraid that this is systemic from the whole hand holding, time-out giving, no-child-left-behind mentality. And I lay the blame at the feet of the attackers yes, but also at the feet of their parents and the legal system that allows and promotes the weeds of society to grow and thrive. This crim...
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
- Replies: 97
- Views: 10487
Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
+1Old Savage wrote:I'll be voting the PALIN/McCAIN ticket.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
- Replies: 97
- Views: 10487
Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
...yet another reason to like her!RSY wrote: She apparently is a big advocate of taxing oil companies
Scott
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- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
- Replies: 97
- Views: 10487
Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
That was the smartest thing he could have done. "I am a lifetime member of the NRA, I support our Constitutional right to bear arms and am a proponent of gun safety programs for Alaska's youth." Source: Campaign website, www.palinforgovernor.com, "Issues" Nov 7, 2006 "I supp...
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS Houses and guns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1254
Re: POLITICS Houses and guns
None of them are for the poor or pretty much anyone else but themselves and those who help get them into office. Most politicians aren't for sale, but it would seem that they are for rent. It's almost to the point that anyone who wants to be president should be disqualified if they stand a chance of...
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS Houses and guns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1254
Re: POLITICS Houses and guns
Since I'm not for either side here maybe I can help. :wink: The McCain bunch portrays Obama as a pop star in some of their ads. They say that popstars/superstars don't know how hard it is to raise a family in todays tough economic times. Well neither does somebody who can't keep up with the number o...
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
- Replies: 11
- Views: 982
Re: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
Here in Fla. there is a 3 day wait for purchased firearms in some counties... unless you have a CCW permit. If you have the permit there's no wait, ever. Check you state to see if that might be an issue. Here you have to have training as well but it can be a hunter safety course or even a DD214 to ...
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
- Replies: 11
- Views: 982
Re: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
Sorry, I miss typed. The Florida permit is $117. For a $107 difference than the home state permit. Plus "5-73-319. Transfer of a license to Arkansas." Says (a) Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state ma...
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
- Replies: 11
- Views: 982
OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
I'm going thinking about throwing down on a concealed carry permit, but here is the shakedown. I'm in Arkansas. To get the permit $144 the first time (and $55 every 5 years to renew). To take the "training" about $80 total: $224. About 30 states honor it's permit. To get a Florida Non-Res ...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Antique Cap Gun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1212
Re: Antique Cap Gun
That's cool. What sort of cap did it take (can you tell)?
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3691
Re: OT: Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners
The bad thing is is that the choices are both awful. One is so rich and/or old he has no idea how many houses he has. Is has been in government so long he can't think of anything that hasn't been done before or how it will effect his popularity. He seems lost and confused and too dang wimpy in his s...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is there a website that rates/grades states on gun issues?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 905
Re: Is there a website that rates/grades states on gun issues?
1894 thanks for the hookup on the brady site. I would almost like to thank them for their effort so I know what states are the worst out there. ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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- Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is there a website that rates/grades states on gun issues?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 905
Is there a website that rates/grades states on gun issues?
We were talking about what states allowed what at work this week. I've looked around a bit and have seen a couple sites that list CC states and the like, but not anything that rates/grades just how gun friendly a state is overall. Are there any state report cards out there? Thanks.
- Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Large Loop Lever - Sportsmans Guide
- Replies: 2
- Views: 583
Re: Large Loop Lever - Sportsmans Guide
Never seen one on a 336 before. Can't quite imagine it. Otherwise I might be tempted myself.
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Trading American holiday for a Muslim one!?!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2741
Re: POLITICS - Trading American holiday for a Muslim one!?!
'think I'll jump back in! The separation of church and state is indeed the separation of the state endorsed (or mandated) worship methodologies. (For fun remember it is a "separation of church and state" not "God and state" so the state can and does acknowledge God.) So to the st...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Trading American holiday for a Muslim one!?!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2741
Re: POLITICS - Trading American holiday for a Muslim one!?!
Just can't find the problem here. It has been said that America was founded on Christian principles. I won't argue that. It was founded with liberty and justice for all as well. If the people in question are Americans then they are entitled to their pursuit of happiness so long as it doesn't break a...
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics- Met McCain today
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1668
Re: Politics- Met McCain today
Sometimes the choices are like which foot do you want to be shot in. So you can argue I use my right more than my left so shoot my left. Heck, there ought to be a way to say no to neither and give us another choice and really make it stick. However, as with all big government things, the that's just...
- Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What kind of hunter are you?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4007
Re: What kind of hunter are you?
+1 for #4
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1471
Re: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
Number 84 here. Passing it along too.
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics - The Brit's Want Their Guns Back!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1842
Re: Politics - The Brit's Want Their Guns Back!
Here's hoping that they get them. But they'll have to do it in a very controlled legal way. If there is any, and I mean any, violence associated with the RKBA movement it will be fuel for the fire against it.
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Royal Marine awarded The George Cross
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1574
Re: OT Royal Marine awarded The George Cross
Well deserved. I bet he didn't have to buy the next round at the pub!
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2691
Re: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
Heck, it's my stand to never trust any politician that you can't reasonably expect to make and appointment to talk to one on one and face to face. Otherwise they think themselves too busy and too important for that. That is why big government is bad government in my opinion.
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - So maybe they'll take away their knives too
- Replies: 4
- Views: 532
Re: POLITICS - So maybe they'll take away their knives too
All of these problems could be solved if everyone would learn a little self defense and gain wrist control. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - So maybe they'll take away their knives too
- Replies: 4
- Views: 532
Re: POLITICS - So maybe they'll take away their knives too
Sounds like a reasonable suggestion. Need to take away bats, sticks, rocks and so forth as well. But the real question is this; how would you defend yourself if attacked with a banana?
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- Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3530
Re: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
I'm going to walk away from this hijacked thread. If anyone would like to start a thread want to start one about the war I'll be happy to jump in. Of course there are websites concerned specifically with the topic and much information can be gathered there by some very knowledgeable folks. Otherwise...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6775
Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
PM9. Can't afford a Rohrbaugh, and I see no reason to carry any .380 when the PM9 is smaller & lighter (except for the P3AT) Works 10 months of the year...the other two, P3AT or the new Kahr .380. Have the Kahr P380s shipped yet? I would like to get my hands on one of those. I like the way it l...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3530
Re: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
With the EC, Lincoln made it clear that the war would be about eliminating slavery rather than containing it. That sent a message to other countries that might have considered siding with the South for economic reasons. The moral reasons to avoid siding with the confederacy now overrode the economi...
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3530
Re: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
The reason the Emancipation Proclamation only applied to the states in rebellion, was that neither the president or congress had the constitutional power to free slaves in the loyal states. The "Great Emancipator" did it for strategic reasons. Hoping that the slaves in the South would reb...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3530
Re: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
Look at the states that are oppressing our rights, such as California, New York and Massachusetts just to name a few. These states are notorious for the constant vilification of firearms owners and the oppression of liberties. Do you want to give these states even more power to oppress? The states ...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3530
Re: POLITICS - A little Rebellion now and then...
Sounds like a step in the right direction. As far as this posted reply: "Seems to me, it's more a matter of at what level the People will be oppressed rather than who will guard our liberties" I couldn't disagree more. You and your like minded citizens may gather enough support at a state ...
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Another US icon sold off....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2724
Re: OT - Another US icon sold off....
Amen to better beer from Anheuser Busch, Budweiser is pretty lame and BudLight even worse. Hopefully Euro ownership means better tasting beer. :twisted: Not if they change it to something like Stella Artois or Becks! Not that Bud was of much account anyway. Best American made beer that you can hope...
- Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
- Replies: 121
- Views: 11094
Re: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
Hillbilly wrote:hes' right..the AR plaform can do it all.
Except without the classic flair and style a grand blued steel and walnut lever can do it with.
Sometimes style trumps substance.
Hill
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- Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Signature Picture, Help Me Decide.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1846
Re: Signature Picture, Help Me Decide.
My wife says "B". Looks lets crowded, less busy. I like them both. I like the pocket watch, but would probably go with "B" also. The matches in "A" tend to make the pistol look more diminutive. Still like the pocket watch though. Looks like you made a good choice.
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can a gun be de-chromed?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1130
Can a gun be de-chromed?
A friend I work with has found a pistol he'd like to get his hands on, but some jerk chromed it up and it looks awful!
So my question is can a gun be de-chromed and made look "right". Any (ballpark) idea of how much it would cost?
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- Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3042
Re: WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
I think I have made my decision. First off I would like to thank everyone who wrote and gave me something to think about on the subject. Though the final factor came in the mail last night. A two weeks or so ago my youngest took a knock on the noggin and it laid about a 2 inch gash open over his lef...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3042
Re: WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
I sure appreciate the help. The heck of a thing is that the field that I am interested in is not the "go getter" type of field. But if I pursue it (additional school time) it could lead to college (2-4 year) teaching opportunities. Otherwise, it isn't practical other than to say "I ha...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3042
WOT: Need some advice Me, going back to school?
I know it's WOT, but this is my everyday go-to site. That being said I appreciate and respect the opinions given here on most everything. (I said respect... not always agree with :wink: , but I do often enough I thought I'd ask for another set of opinions.) I'm 38. Got a great family, good job, aver...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1756
Re: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
Thanks. She sure loves it. :D Yesterday we went outside and went through another 30 rounds before being distracted by things that had to get done. I told her keep this up and I'll get her a gunslinger rig and we'll start hunting down a CAS get together somewhere near by. She laughed and said she has...
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1756
Re: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
Well, we done it. We went to town today and I wanted her to get her hands on a birds head grip vs regular style to see what she thought. The hardware/gunshop had a couple 22/22mag Heritage Manufacturing Inc pistols. She thought the birds head was ok, but like the trad style better. So much so that w...
- Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1756
Re: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
Thanks for the info and advice. I didn't know about the little colt revolver. Trying to out guess her can be work, to be sure. Like I mentioned she liked my EAA, but would like to get her hands on something smaller. That is why I thought the bearcat could be the answer. Heaven knows I can't out gues...
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1756
SOT (Sorta Off Topic) Ruger Bearcat Revolver
I've been thinking about a Bearcat or bearcat like revolver for my wife to plink with. She like to shoot my EAA Bounty Hunter, but I think something a bit smaller might fit her a bit better. Is there another little 22 six shooter about the same size as the Bearcat that I should also be considering?
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10884
Re: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n93/SaintJayne/Dsc00018s.jpg Harrison Arkansas is located at 36°14′14″N, 93°6′49″W As of the census of 2000, there were 12,152 people, 5,259 households, and 3,260 families residing in the city. The median income for a household in the city was $27,850, and the med...
- Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Virus protection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2070
Re: OT-Virus protection
Not too bad. Been using it myself for a few months. I like it better than AVG. The old AVG was great, but the newer ones... not so much. Kaspersky is great if you want to pay :P or can get an extended demo like they sometimes do for promos. I'd drop avast like a hot potato for kaspersky if it were f...
- Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forum Format Poll
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3474
Re: Forum Format Poll
I switched my to the avatars on the left and like it much better.