My WWI rig and a Uberti 1885, 30-40 and a Case Bowie.
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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 186
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "No FFL Required...???"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 138
Re: "No FFL Required...???"
One of those is on my short list. Can't decide between the 11" or 8".
jb
jb
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Movies
- Replies: 24
- Views: 733
Re: Old Movies
Watched "The Professionals" again the other day. Some real actors in that one, Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Woodie Strode, Jack Palance and my all time favorite, Claudia Cardinale.
I never pass up a Mel Brooks movie either!
jb
I never pass up a Mel Brooks movie either!
jb
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
From what I've read and heard from people that own the newer ones, it's hit an miss. The old Delta that I have has seen a lot of miles and still a great shooter. Really digging the new Performance Ctr. M&P 10mm. I haven't put it on paper yet, but I will as soon as I can catch a break. Definitely...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug, I'm betting you might like the 1911 in 10mm. I have an original issue Delta that's one of my favorites. Been kind of obsessed with the 10mm for years, but it seems like that obsession is getting away from me. I thought this was still an applicable thread for an update -- i finally bit the bul...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ID 22 round?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 399
Re: ID 22 round?
They are made by RWS.
Still available after a quick search when i remembered who made them.
jb
Still available after a quick search when i remembered who made them.
jb
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ID 22 round?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 399
Re: ID 22 round?
My dad had a whole container of those when I was a kid. Fun to shoot out of my Stevens single shot. He called them stingers, but I don't think that was the correct name. I've seen some since, but can't remember the mfg.
jb
jb
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Comfort food a dark, wet day
- Replies: 10
- Views: 392
Re: Comfort food a dark, wet day
That's a Good lookin dish Bill! Enjoy. The Weather here on the shores of Lake Erie has been olmost all rain. all winter. Drives Me nuts as I hat the MUD! The easiest winter in My seventy years. only started My snow blower one time. I fully expect the winds aloft to shift next year and then We will ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 587
Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Hang in there Andy. It doesn't matter what kind of animal it is, their loss is always painful. I was never allowed to have a dog as a kid. My dad didn't like them and when I was about 10, I was attacked by a German Shepherd. I was nervous around most dogs after that. I had a cat named Winston for a ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Movies
- Replies: 24
- Views: 733
Re: Old Movies
But I am old enough to remember what happened to S&W model 29s after DIRTY HARRY I have one of those. My uncle bought one after the movie came out. Shot it 12 times and put it back in the mahogany case. He gave it to me about 25 years ago and even though it has the longer 8 3/8" barrel, an...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 137
Re: Happy Birthday...
Outstanding!
A very Happy Birthday to you!
jb
A very Happy Birthday to you!
jb
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost our pup this week
- Replies: 22
- Views: 619
Re: Lost our pup this week
Sorry Jay! A lot of us know how hard it is. Gunny pretty much nailed it.
My greatest hope it that we will see them all again someday.
Jason
My greatest hope it that we will see them all again someday.
Jason
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
- Replies: 17
- Views: 449
Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
Thanks Doc, that's a nice thought. I'll be the first to admit I had a great start in this world, boats, cabins, guns etc. My parents worked their backsides off so we could have and do the great things we did. I do my best to live up to their work ethic. I think I'm doing pretty good job of it. jb 8)
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
- Replies: 17
- Views: 449
Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
My dad and I put that roof on about 28 years ago. The modified, torch down roofing on the rear slope and flat(ish) roof are holding up really well. The shingles on the front slope are being held together by the moss on them these days. Long past their replacement date. We've been looking for someone...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
- Replies: 17
- Views: 449
Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
Thanks guys! I told my boss I needed to spend a few days in the woods before I went Mike Tyson and bit someone! The chainsaw workover is just one of those things I just didn't feel up to last summer/ fall. I have a couple of trees in the back yard that need to be cut for firewood. I'll be able to ge...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
- Replies: 17
- Views: 449
Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
Thanks Gunny! I'm feeling a heck of a lot better than I was, even before I ended up in the hospital last fall. I knew something was wrong, but it took a while to get it all figured out. Mostly goes back to the respiratory infection I had in '15 that almost did me in. Quint has really changed over th...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
- Replies: 17
- Views: 449
Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
The place was in pretty good shape considering last winter's weather. There was about two inches of pine needles on the rear slope of the roof. I don't think it's been done since last spring. I missed the last trip up do to an extended hospital stay. Again. Wild weather, rain, wind, snow and more ra...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 651
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
I'm sure Jason will have a thought when he sees this thread. I've been up in the PA woods since last week. Just saw this. Most important, like the others have said, is that everyone is ok! Every ins. co. is different, but if you have any issues, please feel free to shoot me a PM. Most likely the lo...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 729
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
Very cool!
Alon w/ two S&W 1917s and a 1937 I have these two, a Model of 1989 and the Bisley convertible. They get more use than the old Smiths these days.
Alon w/ two S&W 1917s and a 1937 I have these two, a Model of 1989 and the Bisley convertible. They get more use than the old Smiths these days.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 804
Re: Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
Never have been and isn't going to change anytime soon. The garage is in decent shape, but anytime my wife comes in my office or my reloading room, she just shakes her head. Told her those two rooms are off limits. She has a big darned house she can do what ever she wants. Last time she got on me ab...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 804
Re: Great gun show finds this morning.
Not long after finding this super deal at that show, I decided it was time to straighten up my office. Grabbed a couple of cardboard boxes, one for junk to get rid of, one for the attic and one for ammo reloading stuff to go the basement. Had the kiddo help put stuff away. Not long after I wanted to...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mod 92 218 Bee RANGE REPORT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 330
Re: Mod 92 218 Bee RANGE REPORT
That would make a Killer woodchuck gun around here. Nice to it shoots well, always liked the .218 Bee. I had a Martini Cadet rifle that was a super shooter, but did a dumb thing and traded it off for something that I can't remember.
jb
jb
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2159
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Easy one for me.
The Bowen .44 Magnum. Second place is a stainless .45 Colt/ ACP Bisley.
jb:)
The Bowen .44 Magnum. Second place is a stainless .45 Colt/ ACP Bisley.
jb:)
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1138
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
I've had my Victory Model for about thirty years. It's in near perfect condition. The lanyard ring is still there, just can't see it in the shadow.
Both were auction finds for about $200 total if I remember right.
jb
Both were auction finds for about $200 total if I remember right.
jb
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1138
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Grew up shooting .38s and .45s. I put a lot of rounds through my dads Officers Model Match. This Royal Hong Kong Police surplus .38 Spl has become my all time favorite Model 10. At 15 yds or so I can make a nice little 6 shot cluster. I have the original grips, but the T Grip and stags were looking ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 486
Re: RIA M200
I believe that they are made in the Philippines.
That looks like pretty a good shooter, Brian.
I was going to buy one not long ago, but something else caught my eye that day. Looks like I'm going to have to put one back on the list.
jb
That looks like pretty a good shooter, Brian.
I was going to buy one not long ago, but something else caught my eye that day. Looks like I'm going to have to put one back on the list.
jb
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blued steel and walnut
- Replies: 15
- Views: 797
Re: Blued steel and walnut
Would you believe that I’ve never actually had a broom handle Mauser in my hands? It's an unusual pistol for sure. I've had several over the years, but this one would be difficult to upgrade. It's all matching in near perfect condition with Finn proof marks. The holster is a British style reproduct...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blued steel and walnut
- Replies: 15
- Views: 797
Re: Blued steel and walnut
A few of my favorites.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 398
Re: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
Those crazy little buggers. I'm always cleaning up after them around our cabin and will knock off one or two every summer. I remember one trip up there, probably twenty years ago that I bagged a dozen of the little stinkers in one weekend. They can get pretty destructive in those kind of numbers. We...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 636
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 636
Re: Armor on a budget
I'm within ya there, Jay. Always thought the Tigers were wicked cool, especially as a kid. There's a great line from a WWII vet in one of Steven Ambrose' books. The Americans had stopped on a road, figuring out which way to go, when a young German boy walked up to the crew and said " Our tanks ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 749
Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
The people they are warning are the same that rush out to buy bread and milk every time it's snows, the same that can't get from one side of town to the other without GPS, the same that spend $17.50 for a cup of starpukes coffee. Ya know snowflakes.... Let it go dark Exactly! This thing is supposed...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 636
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 636
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Missed it by that much!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 438
Re: Missed it by that much!
I blew it yesterday. Went to a show about an hour and half away. Had just gotten there and on one of the first few tables was a near perfect Yugo Mauser with the bayonet, sling, ammo pouches at a great price. I set it down to think about it for a few minutes, realizes that I was being an idiot and t...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP Loads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 686
Re: 45 ACP Loads
With bullets similar to JimT's, my favorite load has been 4.8 grains of Bullseye. Potent enough for trail gun use, accurate and not abusive. When I was competing in IDPA, I found that 3.8 grains were reliable enough in my Colts to cycle the pistols reliably and accuracy was more that good enough for...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Thanks Doug! It's a huge weight off, for sure.
I looked at the RIAs and Girsans, nice pistols, and if I was just starting out with the 10mm, I think they would be a great option.
Not sure what I want now.
There's a good show coming up this weekend, I'll see if anything jumps out at me.
jb
I looked at the RIAs and Girsans, nice pistols, and if I was just starting out with the 10mm, I think they would be a great option.
Not sure what I want now.
There's a good show coming up this weekend, I'll see if anything jumps out at me.
jb
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 992
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Shocking!
Happy the dog's ok!
jb
Happy the dog's ok!
jb
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 695
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Scott is most likely right on target. Keeping people on the job lately has been challenging for a lot of companies, large and small. People show up for a couple of weeks, or even days, then quit and go right back on unemployment, just because they can. The ins. co. I work for has been trying to fill...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug, Funny you should bring this up. Number one son and I were out Sunday, one to deliver a freezer to a friend that we no longer needed and then to one of my favorite places to look over that Kimber again. My old friend was there long with his little brother BSing at one end of the counter, one's ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 795
Re: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
Sorry to hear about your friend, Doc. A great story and a true loss.
Jason
Jason
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1564
Re: I lost my willie
Sorry to hear. I still miss my Suzy and it's been over twenty years,
Jason
Jason
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Locked the action up tight on the 5th round. Had to tap the cylinder out with a small mallet. I'm not even sure how it got bound up so tight, possibly from the moon clip. The last remaining live round did not move, so it wasn't a bullet jump. Couldn't extract the clip without the mallet and drove th...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1283
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
My FFL/ Class 3 guy has been doing the same with excellent results. As soon as I have the time, I'll get down there and get it done. The local PD is gun friendly and some good people. Last time I was there, the detective wanted to know some of the details about the suppressor I'd bought. Sounded lik...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
There's no doubt that the 10mm is a powerful round and can be hard on 1911s, but it also depends on how you're loading it just like any other cartridge. Factory ammo can be really hot and one of the reasons I won't buy S&B again. I've had their 10mm damage a S&W 610 and when my dad borrowed ...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1283
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Cool. I have a set of finger print cards on my desk waiting to go down to the PD and get them done. Again. ATF "lost" the first application and I have to start all over again.
jb
jb
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluebonnets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 491
Re: Bluebonnets
Great pictures!
jb
jb
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug, I'm betting you might like the 1911 in 10mm. I have an original issue Delta that's one of my favorites. I had another, years ago that was heavily customized that would chew the centers out of the target at 25 yds. I'd bought it from a friend's estate and ended up selling it about six months la...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1788
Re: Went to a gun show today
That's a bummer, Jay.
We're pretty lucky around here, several good shows along with the Ohio Gun Collector's association and the Maumee Valley GCA. Though the the Maumee show isn't doing well. Seems to get smaller every year. I think they need to put some more effort into promoting it.
jb
We're pretty lucky around here, several good shows along with the Ohio Gun Collector's association and the Maumee Valley GCA. Though the the Maumee show isn't doing well. Seems to get smaller every year. I think they need to put some more effort into promoting it.
jb
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3025
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Jason, roam around here: https://www.1911forum.com/forums/kimber.27/ Looks like those guys like the ones they have. The responses above seem to be generally favorable. Tooled around Gunbroker for a while. The only other long slide 10mm that interested me was the Dan Wesson at twice the price. Thoug...