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by cshold
Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - OK then how about the USFA SA revolvers?
Replies: 29
Views: 4929

THE USFA GUNS ARE EXCELLENT. THE USFA SA SIXGUNS ARE BY 'N' LARGE THE NEW GOLD STANDARD IN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. THEY ARE THE GUNS THAT GOT COLT OFF THEIR LAZY BUTTS AND BACK TO MAKING REAL SAA SIXGUNS THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE NEW COLTS BEING MADE ARE SO GOOD NOW THOUGH THAT UNLESS YOU'RE G...
by cshold
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Colt New Frontier 22/22 mag. L series ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

Re: l- series

iam at work so cant check, i have a .22 peacemaker colt that is an L-series .they were made I think in only 1974 , before and after that date the seriel number pre-fix was a G I think I read that the G series that were made for a short while in the eighties, had some kind of cross bolt safety or so...
by cshold
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Colt New Frontier 22/22 mag. L series ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

OT-Colt New Frontier 22/22 mag. L series ?

Just purchased a Colt New Frontier 22/22mag. L series SA. The new addition to my Colt collection hasn't arrived just yet. Was wondering if you guys that own one could give me some pointers as to what to expect. I plane to use this revolver primarily with the .22 mag. cylinder for small game. (tree r...
by cshold
Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

The safety modification I made.
Scuffed up the case rims and then painted them with red finger nail polish.
Image
by cshold
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

Now if I could just come up with a way
to run my jeep on water. :wink:
by cshold
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

Griff wrote:I've been thinking of how to make snap caps for my C&B revolvers, and now I wonder if I can get a washer thick enough. Time to hit Home Depot!
Hey Griff,

Take one of the knocked out primers with you for match up.
I found the right thickness at ACE in the plumbing section. :)
by cshold
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

Re: Home made snap caps.

cnjarvis wrote:
casastahle wrote: Now I can sit in front of the tv and do a little indoor winter time practice. :D
While watching westerns of course... :wink:
Removed by poster.
I don’t want the men in black suits coming to my door. :)
by cshold
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

very kewl idea. i'm thinking i need to get creative and do that for my .44 Hey Mike how goes it?? Are you on the mission field yet or still down the rd. from me? :D Never mind Mike, I just got caught up on the board postings. "back from Sendafa, Ethiopia with PICS and updates." Welcome ho...
by cshold
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

Home made snap caps.

Here’s the results of my thrifty do it myself 10 min. snap cap project. I made these for my Colt SAA 357. I started by knocking out the primers on six empty .38 spl. cases. Located one rubber washer same thickness as the primer pocket. Used the largest setting on my leather hole punch, to cut the ...
by cshold
Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 LEVERevolution ammo
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

link: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0054168216561a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=357&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=357&noImage=0 Hummm, wonder how that would work out of a 5...
by cshold
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feb. issue of American Rifleman.
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

RIHMFIRE wrote:MMMMMMMM... no link on post
:?: :?: No links involved
This is the old fashioned open and read the magazine method :)
by cshold
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feb. issue of American Rifleman.
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

Feb. issue of American Rifleman.

Good read that will make the hair on the
back of your neck stand up. :shock:
(Please read this)

Standing Guard
License For Tyranny
By Wayne LaPierre
by cshold
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- What's with kids today?
Replies: 21
Views: 3437

Not sure I would go with a full 110% on the parents. It would be up there though. My wife is a school teacher. The things that are being taught in the public school systems these days are enough to make your eyes bleed. (I am talking flat out history changing lies) :cry: The other big problem is, on...
by cshold
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Derringer Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 3179

Like I said Ysabel, the info. I gathered could be true or false. There was very little info. out there on the Davis Derringer's. What I got was from searches on various forums. What seemed to be consistant was the Davis Derringer is considered to be one of the first Saturday night specials of the 70...
by cshold
Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Derringer Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 3179

Yes Ysabel, that size :) Though I did some research on the Davis. There was one listed on GunsAmerica for sale. Ask the seller a few questions about it, (glad I did) Got a reply that it was sold awhile back. :shock: Hummm, not to cool having a gun listed for sale that’s long gone. :? Anyway from m...
by cshold
Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Derringer Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 3179

Look up Bond derringers Been there done that. :) They look to be top shelf. After looking at the dimensions and weight of the Bond, I realized it is almost dimensionally the same as my Sig. "Carry it in my front pocket when I'm out walking the dogs around town. Even w/ shorts on it's next to i...
by cshold
Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Derringer Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 3179

I have one of those little cheapie Cobra .38s . Not a target pistol but it actually works pretty well. Carry it in my front pocket when I'm out walking the dogs around town. Even w/ shorts on it's next to impossible to see. 2ndovc I was checking those Cobra's out on line today, looks to be what I'm...
by cshold
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Derringer Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 3179

OT - Derringer Question.

I have the bug to get a Derringer. I know very little about them. What I do know is, I want it in .38spl to be a companion to my Colt SA. I intend to replace the grips with ivory to match the Colt. You guys in the SASS, what is the Derringer of choice right now? I would be greatful for some web site...
by cshold
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Membership
Replies: 28
Views: 3508

As you know I just became a Life Member of the NRA. Why? Because you can't play the game unless you're on a team and you can't make a team better unless you're willing to play. If you don't like the way the NRA is playing on the national (and local level as in GA) then perhaps the best and easiest ...
by cshold
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Membership
Replies: 28
Views: 3508

Guys, please dont take offense , but they will offer you anything as long as you keep funding their paychecks. Have any of you ever seen the fancy digs they have for offices? People need to realize there are other chices for us besides the NRA. No offense taken. :) Keep in mind, these great guys th...
by cshold
Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revocation of CCW permit. (We Won This One:-)
Replies: 4
Views: 1004

Revocation of CCW permit. (We Won This One:-)

Here are the links to the story from the begining. Greg Rotz permit revocation in Chambersburg PA. Made headline news last evening. http://www.pafoa.org/forum/concealed-open-carry-121/11309-hassled-polls-ocing.html http://www.pafoa.org/forum/concealed-open-carry-121/13645-gnbrotz-hearing-info-roll-c...
by cshold
Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - It appears that Ruger is discontinuing the OId Army
Replies: 36
Views: 6620

Their BP pistols are not replicas of anything. I'm considering an 1858 Remington, or an 1860 Colt Army replica because they're authentic, or very close to the original design. Those Rugers, while fine tools, just don't do anything for me. Kinda' (but not exactly) like those silly "inline"...
by cshold
Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Back From Nutmeg Sports. (pics.)
Replies: 20
Views: 3110

Extremely handsome pistola there!! What was his delivery time like? Thanks, John UPS overnighted in the afternoon of Dec. 27th. Back in hand evening of Jan. 3rd. UPS overnight also. I must also compliment Jim as being a patient man. He had to deal with my day of back and forth indecision regarding ...
by cshold
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Back From Nutmeg Sports. (pics.)
Replies: 20
Views: 3110

Rusty wrote:.45 Colt???

Rusty <><
.357 mag.
by cshold
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Back From Nutmeg Sports. (pics.)
Replies: 20
Views: 3110

Colt Back From Nutmeg Sports. (pics.)

Got my baby back from Jim at Nutmeg Sports last evening. :D Here’s what she looks like with the new ivory grips. He did the full action job and recut & polished the forcing cone. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/mountaincreekphotos/Guns/ColtSAA19.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l30...
by cshold
Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forcing cone ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3038

Thanks much for the pictures.
I was always under the impression the barrel was removed to do
this. (not so with that tool)
Thanks, I learned something today :wink:
by cshold
Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forcing cone ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3038

OT - Forcing cone ?

Question for you Knowledgeable revolver guys. :)
Why is 11 deg. considered the ideal bevel on a forcing cone?
by cshold
Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Reguest - Ethiopia Missions Trip
Replies: 17
Views: 2485

I'm in. :D
by cshold
Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT lets show some wood !!
Replies: 26
Views: 4515

Now thats what I'm talkin about!!
There aint no way on Gods green earth they can ever
get a piece of plastic or laminated glue and cardboard
to look like those stocks.

Those are all great lookin stocks. :D
by cshold
Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the Heck is Going On Here!?
Replies: 24
Views: 3964

This forum reminds me of back when I was in the military (AF). There was always that rivalry and disagreements at times between the different branches of the military. But we all new that when the rubber hit the road your brothers & sisters in arms had your back, no matter what branch of the ser...
by cshold
Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Who likes a good Bloody Mary?
Replies: 31
Views: 5066

Played golf one day last summer when temp was 111 to 113. Bloody Marys after in the bar were great. Have always liked them. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e295/Calfred/P8291028.jpg Fred, One of the things I've noticed about you is you are usually surrounded by good lookin women . 8) You must be ...
by cshold
Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Who carries a single action concealed?
Replies: 71
Views: 11779

Ruger New Vaquero, Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake... http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/TheRealHobie/Firearms/NewVaqueroandAmmo.jpg That is one sweet lookin SA there Hobie :D But as I recently posted to a brother on the Single-Action Revolvers forum. “Now for a little forum, brother to broth...
by cshold
Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Who carries a single action concealed?
Replies: 71
Views: 11779

Presently, not often; my chief says no single action sixguns for "off-duty" and back-up. I can legally tote the SA, but have to also carry a DA sixgun or an auto, and it would not be a good idea to shoot a bad guy with the SA. I do have a Milt SParks Summer Special like ScottT's, and perh...
by cshold
Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I've got it bad...
Replies: 19
Views: 3367

Re: OT- I've got it bad...

I'm sitting here watching "The Sound of Music" and all I can think of are visions of Springfields, Mausers and Mosins dancing in my head. I must have something wrong with me. :shock: Sounds like there was more than a few of us in the same boat. :) The wife had control of the remote at the...
by cshold
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Who likes a good Bloody Mary?
Replies: 31
Views: 5066

My wife and I also like a good Bloody Mary.
We go to Jamaica every yr; we love the way the Jamaican’s mix
them. That little shot of Jerk Sauce puts them over the top. :wink:
by cshold
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - She loved it!
Replies: 35
Views: 5753

Real cool :D
Those pictures are worth more than gold.
So far you get an A++ in the great Dad department. :wink:
by cshold
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 22 yrs. Tomorrow.
Replies: 12
Views: 2241

OT: 22 yrs. Tomorrow.

Celebrating my 22nd. wedding anniversary tomorrow. (wow that went by fast :shock: ) Hard to believe that hot little blonde I married 22 yrs. ago is still putting up with me. She has been dealing well with that gun safe full of mistresses that have come and gone over the yrs. :wink: This afternoon I ...
by cshold
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Uberti SA For Christmas
Replies: 14
Views: 2659

Very sharp :wink:
by cshold
Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sent my baby away for a make over vacation.
Replies: 3
Views: 719

Sent my baby away for a make over vacation.

Getting the whole package done on my Colt SAA.
Action job, forcing cone recut & polished, and a set of ivories
with Colt custom medallions.
Any of you guy’s have any work done by Jim at Nutmeg?
(yea now I ask LOL)
I will keep you all posted as to what I think of the results. :wink:
by cshold
Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Holder
Replies: 7
Views: 1903

WOW!! :shock:

Anybody want deer baloney :?:
by cshold
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Worth A Mention.
Replies: 5
Views: 1431

Movie Worth A Mention.

Went to the local video store yesterday with the wife. As usual I gravitated to the very small and inadequate Western section. There I noticed a DVD on the shelf I hadn’t seen before. Turned out to be a half decent movie. Though not the best, nor was it the worst. :) Title: Frank & Jesse (Bill...
by cshold
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forumite Photos
Replies: 27
Views: 4886

Hey Hobie is the slideshow not working, or am I doing something wrong?

http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q120 ... um/People/
by cshold
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Member Picture Album Link ??
Replies: 3
Views: 637

Member Picture Album Link ??

Is there a working link to the members picture album link?
:)
by cshold
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 9077

This is starting to sound like levergunners penal envy. :roll: :wink:
by cshold
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 3912

All is well on the play ground.

Check out the:

"POLITICS - NRA backed Gun Control goes to the President" thread.

:D
by cshold
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Colt Action Jobs ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1324

OT - Colt Action Jobs ?

Any of you guys that have Colt SAA's ever have an
action job done by Peacemaker Specialists?

Was it worth the $$$?
What was the turn around time?

Thanks :)
by cshold
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoveling snow (pics)
Replies: 30
Views: 5469

About how many scoops to the gallon with that thing :?:

Sure does look fun, bet your the neighbor hood
hero with that toy :D
by cshold
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it...
Replies: 20
Views: 3745

cutter wrote: The NRA would have alerted me. I didn't want to join the NRA. I do not like the NRA. But they can get the word out.


WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT :(
The NRA does get the word out. :wink:
by cshold
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forumite Photos
Replies: 27
Views: 4886

Image
by cshold
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you wear ear protection?
Replies: 47
Views: 7431

Only at the Range, not while hunting.