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by Pisgah
Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder if Ruger will cave-in to the anti-gunners this time...
Replies: 2
Views: 153

Re: I wonder if Ruger will cave-in to the anti-gunners this time...

"The Switch" makes the Glock safer to be shot at with, IMO...

I say, require every gangbanger's gun to have one.
by Pisgah
Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them
Replies: 8
Views: 5459

Re: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them

One of the main problems in medicine today is the universal lack of informed consent -- for both patients and physicians. What has become clear is that medical research is so compromised by the profit motive that the doctors do not know what they are prescribing, and the patients mostly hear only th...
by Pisgah
Thu Oct 30, 2025 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes the Deer gets the Human...
Replies: 8
Views: 2271

Re: Sometimes the Deer gets the Human...

Not too many years back deer collisions were the #1 cause of auto insurance claims in SC. Then, in a matter of just a few years the coyote population exploded, deer numbers plummeted, and deer-car crashes went 'waaayyy down. Some believe that insurance companies introduced the coyote. I used to work...
by Pisgah
Sun Oct 26, 2025 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you deer hunters
Replies: 10
Views: 1292

Re: For you deer hunters

Many years ago I proved a point with my informal hunt club by wearing no camo and by not washing my hunting outfit a single time during the season. After about a week, the pants would almost stand in a corner unassisted, and they STANK. I smoked at the time and also made a point of smoking on deer s...
by Pisgah
Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:51 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Schumer is a moron
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

Re: Schumer is a moron

To quote Forest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does," which pretty well sums up the Democrats at this point... :lol: :lol:
by Pisgah
Fri Oct 03, 2025 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry has a new levergun
Replies: 10
Views: 3477

Re: Henry has a new levergun

. I'd like a really accurate 300 Blackout - I've shot a couple AR's, a Mini-14, and an Encore 16" carbine in the cartridge, with bullets from 125 to 220 grains, and none have been under 2" at 50 yards. I really thought the Encore breakopen, with a good scope, would be 'sniper-quality', bu...
by Pisgah
Wed Oct 01, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Make Air Travel More Enjoyable
Replies: 14
Views: 3755

Re: How To Make Air Travel More Enjoyable

I'd pay a hefty surcharge to fly on that plane... :lol:
by Pisgah
Tue Sep 30, 2025 7:33 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Tylenol and ADD association isn't even a 'new' thing...
Replies: 2
Views: 6228

Re: Tylenol and ADD association isn't even a 'new' thing...

The CDC s**t-canned the Harvard study they're talking about now, but it's been out there for years. Someone (gee, who???) did NOT want Tylenol on the "bad"list... People who look in to the drugs they're taking knew how hazardous acetaminophen is, but of course that's about 0.00001% of the ...
by Pisgah
Tue Sep 30, 2025 7:27 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: "Lefties Losing It" (almost as good as the Babylon Bee)
Replies: 2
Views: 5820

Re: "Lefties Losing It" (almost as good as the Babylon Bee)

Rita's reports are the height of my news day... :lol:
by Pisgah
Tue Sep 30, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 9215

Re: CCW Attire

A SIG P365 9mm in a pocket holster is part of my church attire.

It ain't no 1911, but 11 rounds of 9mm is better than a thrown hymnbook, and no one's the wiser... :wink:
by Pisgah
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I ain't a-shootin' this'n neither ...
Replies: 9
Views: 3592

Re: I ain't a-shootin' this'n neither ...

I'll wait for the compact Officer's Model...
by Pisgah
Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:46 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: They couldn't find just one...
Replies: 2
Views: 3472

Re: They couldn't find just one...

I have many Democrat friends. Half of them have TDS and, I fear, will never recover; the other half of them are too embarrassed about and, yes, AFRAID of their colleagues to speak out. Truthfully, I don't blame the cowards too much... But, I have informed both groups that regardless of their stance ...
by Pisgah
Mon Sep 15, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2025-9-14 200 Yards 44-40
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: 2025-9-14 200 Yards 44-40

Well, now you're just showing off... :wink: :lol:
by Pisgah
Fri Sep 12, 2025 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USCCA vs AttorneysOnRetainer for Liability Coverage...
Replies: 6
Views: 1423

Re: USCCA vs AttorneysOnRetainer for Liability Coverage...

USCCA is neither insurance nor a law firm. Lawyers On Call may not be much better, but they are much more honest in what they are selling. USCCA is in my opinion barely above a scam in the way they market themselves.
by Pisgah
Mon Sep 01, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was asked to….
Replies: 13
Views: 1958

Re: I was asked to….

I've slapped together more than a few holsters, sheaths and belts, but nothing to match your work. Nice stuff!
by Pisgah
Sun Aug 31, 2025 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??
Replies: 44
Views: 3620401

Re: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??

Mine is from Rock Island Armory, and I have had it for 15 years or so. In every respect it has been a satisfactory 1911, easy to carry, easy to shoot, ridiculously accurate.
by Pisgah
Wed Aug 27, 2025 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor Mans Double Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 6617

Re: Poor Mans Double Rifle

Now, that is a gun that says something... and that would be, "Stop!" :D Nice work, and a great tool for any sort of up-close-brushy work.
by Pisgah
Fri Aug 01, 2025 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SIG P320s are scary
Replies: 29
Views: 4757

Re: SIG P320s are scary

SIG, like many if not most corporations, has fallen into what I'd call the "Remington Syndrome": The 700 was a cash cow for them for decades, but they KNEW all along it had a trigger design flaw -- the guy who designed it told them so! What to do? In their minds, simple math. Will we lose ...
by Pisgah
Wed Jul 23, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sooty cartridge / pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 1297

Re: Sooty cartridge / pressure

With sooty loads, I usually check the crimp. Too light a crimp is sometimes the only problem...
by Pisgah
Fri Jun 27, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the New Trigger/Bolt Spring for the Cimarron
Replies: 5
Views: 436

Re: Got the New Trigger/Bolt Spring for the Cimarron

I installed one of those wire springs in my Uberti Flat Top Target years ago when the original flat spring broke. It's been quite satisfactory through a wheelbarrow-load of ammo.
by Pisgah
Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Linebaugh told me
Replies: 8
Views: 849

Re: John Linebaugh told me

As much as I respect the gentleman, I must disagree. It should be 8.2 grains... :wink: :D
by Pisgah
Tue May 27, 2025 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 4261

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

A new spring will take a set within a few minutes of being fully compressed, and that set will not change even if it remains compressed for years. What eventually wears a spring out is repeated cycles of compression and release.
by Pisgah
Mon May 05, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excess headspace causes poor accuracy?
Replies: 22
Views: 6054

Re: Excess headspace causes poor accuracy?

No disrespect to Mr. Pearce as I have enjoyed many of his writings, but... even the best simply run out of things to write sometimes... and the deadline looms, and baby needs a new pair of shoes. Having read gun mags for 60 years now, I can assure the younger generation that EVERY subject, no matter...
by Pisgah
Sat Apr 26, 2025 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/Puma short rifles
Replies: 24
Views: 12147

Re: Rossi/Puma short rifles

Anyone who might have questions about Rossi levergun quality can take this for what it's worth. I just got a 16" R92 .45 Colt this week. By any mass-produced standard today, they are superb. Mine, the blued version, has a metal finish to rival any, at any time.The wood they use is a mystery, bu...
by Pisgah
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Winchester 92s
Replies: 21
Views: 12472

Re: Modern Winchester 92s

I have two Rossi R92's, the newest a 16" carbine and a 10-year-old 24" rifle, both .45 Colt. Other than their goofy bolt safety (easily and neatly removed) they are the equal of any Winchester.
by Pisgah
Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picking a new optometrist....help
Replies: 6
Views: 1996

Re: Picking a new optometrist....help

For some odd reason, I count three optometrists among my friends. (And, three chiropractors. Go figure...) Every one of them will happily help a shooter get the right glasses. Based on that, I'd say... just ask around close to home. You'll find one surprisingly quickly...
by Pisgah
Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to me Ruger Bisley
Replies: 27
Views: 9670

Re: new to me Ruger Bisley

Deals that perk my attention are rare these days. This is one of them! A neat revolver along with just about everything you need to enjoy it thoroughly... :)
by Pisgah
Tue Feb 04, 2025 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 92 is the strongest?
Replies: 56
Views: 51775

Re: Which 92 is the strongest?

They are all of the same design, constructed of suitable materials. I'd be shocked if there were any significant difference in strength.
by Pisgah
Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An old prediction that has come true!
Replies: 8
Views: 4763

Re: An old prediction that has come true!

Biden ordered the chicken slaughter, so it is all Trump's fault... :lol:
by Pisgah
Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Reason I Dislike Smart Phones
Replies: 10
Views: 4450

Re: Another Reason I Dislike Smart Phones

A cell phone is first and foremost a tracking device. By that, I mean that tracking is its MAIN function, with telecommunications just a come-on to get us to voluntarily submit. I've got one,of course, but anyone who gets hooked up at least needs to know -- you are 100% giving up your privacy any ti...
by Pisgah
Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 3816

Re: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun

Excellent advice. I got serious with handgun hunting 30+ years ago when I stumbled into a screaming good pawn shop deal on a 7.5" Ruger Bisley .45 Colt equipped with a Weigand scope base and a Tasco ProPoint red dot sight. Since then half my time afield is spent hunting with this gun. It's a wo...
by Pisgah
Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front Sights
Replies: 22
Views: 10516

Re: Front Sights

My favorite front sight. File to the shape you like and the height you need...

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/pag ... ct_id/1808
by Pisgah
Sat Jan 11, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
Replies: 33
Views: 11330

Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added

Rube Burrows wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:27 am
My question is since these appear to be based on Marlin frames can they handle the Ruger Only types of pressures?
.30-30 pressures run around 46,000 psi. Unless you are making up .454 Casull-equivalent .45 Colt loads, this rifle will be fine.
by Pisgah
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is disturbing about USCCA…
Replies: 12
Views: 5962

Re: This is disturbing about USCCA…

Most people don't read insurance contracts -- and that's what I knew this was the first time I read their literature. Not only is it an insurance policy, it is a very restricted one. Essentially, what it boils down to is -- if you get charged, they won't pay. :( Here's news -- if you're NOT charged,...
by Pisgah
Wed Jan 08, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suddenly We Are Wealthy
Replies: 9
Views: 3102

Re: Suddenly We Are Wealthy

I hope you've upped your coop security... :D
by Pisgah
Wed Dec 18, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe Best 'drone explanation' so far...
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Re: Maybe Best 'drone explanation' so far...

Definitely a psy-op -- and one so obvious that I suspect it will backfire big-time on the people responsible. We are all sick and tired of the lies and bullying...
by Pisgah
Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drone Question
Replies: 16
Views: 4224

Re: Drone Question

It is clearly a psy-op, and it's working. The question is, what is all the misdirection intended to over up? Eventually, it will become clear, and the challenge then will be to call BS on the whole thing. Lots of people are going to fall for it hook, line and sinker -- whatever it is...
by Pisgah
Tue Dec 10, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
Replies: 33
Views: 11330

Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action Question

It'll handle the same pressure-level loads as a Marlin 336, because essentially that's what it is. :wink:
by Pisgah
Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a Buck with the 44 Mag rifle and cast
Replies: 6
Views: 1672

Re: Got a Buck with the 44 Mag rifle and cast

Restores my spirits a bit to see a fellow white-beard take such a fine buck. Maybe I'll see one tomorrow, after all! Congratulations!
by Pisgah
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps
Replies: 21
Views: 4073

Re: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps

Mule deer with a rifle? Heck, I'd've shot him, too!

Congratulations.
by Pisgah
Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: stainless steel cleaner
Replies: 9
Views: 2448

Re: stainless steel cleaner

A small can of Brasso polish will last a lifetime and clean as well as anything.
by Pisgah
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?
Replies: 31
Views: 6487

Re: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?

Given that so many elk have fallen to .44 and .45 handguns, I have little concern with a good hunter who uses a rifle...
by Pisgah
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A pinto
Replies: 11
Views: 3121

Re: A pinto

I understand the cylinder release, just have no use for one. Otherwise, that is a very appealing revolver.
by Pisgah
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping an autoloader in battery with your thumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2167

Re: Keeping an autoloader in battery with your thumb

It's a locked-breech pistol, and all the thumb has to overcome is the small amount of energy it takes to unlock it...
by Pisgah
Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Senior Citizen Romance
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Re: Senior Citizen Romance

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it...
by Pisgah
Sun Oct 20, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round ball size choice.
Replies: 7
Views: 1921

Re: Round ball size choice.

An interesting note (to me): Col. Ferguson famously wowwed the higher-ups with a dramatic rapid-fire demo, during which he liberally doused the breech area with water from a bottle between shots, ostensibly to demonstrate how waterproof the whole shebang was. Of course, the truth was that without th...
by Pisgah
Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 6759

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

Is a $600 revolver of better quality than a $200 revolver? How is that even a question?

The Wrangler is an excellent $200 revolver; the Single Six is an excellent $600 revolver. They are not the same thing. Take your pick.
by Pisgah
Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: South Carolina Floods - Prayers up for the folks there...
Replies: 26
Views: 9018

Re: South Carolina Floods - Prayers up for the folks there...

Forget 100-or-200-year storms (by the way, you can have 2 or three in a year -- and then not have one for 500 years) ; the last time there was equivalent flooding in the Asheville area, for instance, was 1790. Here in SC, we are beginning to experience flooding from the runoff, as the major Atlantic...
by Pisgah
Sun Sep 29, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights
Replies: 24
Views: 5216

Re: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights

A satisfying restoration of a first-rate thumper. :D
by Pisgah
Sat Sep 28, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security six problem
Replies: 21
Views: 9043

Re: Security six problem

Your loads are too low-pressure. When a primer fires, it backs out a bit on all cartridges. In normal loads, the case is then slammed backwards and the spent primer is fully re-seated. A too-weak load does not accomplish the needed re-seating and the protruding primer ties the gun up.