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by MikeS.
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How important are handguns to you?
Replies: 83
Views: 8981

Re: How important are handguns to you?

I've always preferred shooting handguns to long. I carry a handgun most of the time.
by MikeS.
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Little 380s..
Replies: 20
Views: 3297

Re: Those Little 380s..

Try the Ruger lc9, slightly bigger and no finger pinch and a much better trigger.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: took the pistols out today (plus an ugly new addition )
Replies: 29
Views: 4706

Re: took the pistols out today (plus an ugly new addition )

A couple years ago I bought a G21 for the lower which I mated to a Mech-Tec 10mm upper. That is a really fun and accurate way to shoot full power 10mm.

Might I recommend a Mech-Tec upper to go with your G20? The lowers are the same, 20/21.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bet it tastes better than coon!
Replies: 20
Views: 3365

Re: bet it tastes better than coon!

What, you don't know you're supposed to shoot pheasants with a shot gun? :D

Good shooting and great eating.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 410
Replies: 28
Views: 4357

Re: Marlin 410

Nice little shotgun, I didn't know anything about them.

When I left Calif. in August of 98 I sold a Ruger mini-30 to a friend there. Ran it through the local shop to keep my rear covered.
by MikeS.
Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soooo, which dog got into the trash?
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Re: Soooo, which dog got into the trash?

I'z guilty daddy, sorryyy
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help a pneuby pick one
Replies: 19
Views: 2398

Re: Help a pneuby pick one

Buy the 600 one and put the other on lay-a-way. Problem solved.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, I bought it...
Replies: 18
Views: 2964

Re: Well, I bought it...

That's sho'nuf a beauty - Now, you'll havta keep a sharp eye out for a specially-decorated box (John Wayne) of ammo to match it. http://www.rtgammo.com/images/jw.jpg . I've got 2 boxes of it on the way. I bought some when they came out in .30-30 and I think .308, I'll have to check the safe. Didn't...
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chemical plant fire about 10 miles away.
Replies: 2
Views: 981

Re: Chemical plant fire about 10 miles away.

I saw that on CBS news earlier, glad to hear no one was seriously injured.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SEARS headstamp?????????
Replies: 28
Views: 5776

Re: SEARS headstamp?????????

I have a Sears Ted Williams .30-30 lever action, shoots very well too.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found this gem today
Replies: 14
Views: 2297

Re: Found this gem today

Very nice.
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 16880

Re: OT: Any Masons here?

Well I've been a busy "little" Mason since I started this thread 3 years ago. On June 25th I became the WM of my Lodge. I actually skipped being Sr Warden. Our just past WM had served 2 years in a row. The SW was physically unable to advance this year, I was asked to step up. After some se...
by MikeS.
Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, I bought it...
Replies: 18
Views: 2964

Well, I bought it...

A 1981 John Wayne commemorative Win 1894 in .32-40. I wanted to buy this when it came out in '81 but couldn't afford it. Almost had my Mom talked into buying it, but that fell through too. I don't remember why now. My Dad probably nixed it :). I saw it come up on Gunbroker about 12 days ago, kept wa...
by MikeS.
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 16880

Re: OT: Any Masons here?

Brother Tycer, congratulation on your trip to the East! I pray you have a smooth and fruitful year.

I'm scheduled to join you in the East in 18 months.
by MikeS.
Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Marlin making SS .357 lever guns?
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: Is Marlin making SS .357 lever guns?

Thanks guys, my local store has 1 in stock, asking 695 for it. I passed at that price. The lever action and trigger are really rough too. Oh well.
by MikeS.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Marlin making SS .357 lever guns?
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Is Marlin making SS .357 lever guns?

I know they made some on a special run for some big distributor, but have they or are they going to be a catalog item? I'd like to have one.
by MikeS.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Griff and other truckers; CB info
Replies: 6
Views: 1339

Re: OT: Griff and other truckers; CB info

I've been running a CB since 1972, I've always had good luck with Cobra radios. I still have 2 that I use occasionally from the mid 70's. Both are 29 channel rigs, legally...
by MikeS.
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much lead fits in a 5 gal bucket?
Replies: 14
Views: 2759

Re: How much lead fits in a 5 gal bucket?

More than I care to lift anymore :D
by MikeS.
Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What are you most used rifles and pistol cartridges?
Replies: 36
Views: 3621

Re: OT- What are you most used rifles and pistol cartridges?

.22lr and .357magnum, in both handgun and rifle.
by MikeS.
Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

Re: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto

Dumb-question-time... :?: Why is it bad to reload a case with a 'fingerprint' on it...? Most of mine if they sit long enough have tarnish, and sometimes in the shape of a fingerprint. Are they therefore weaker? My load was middle of the road. So all i can deduce is that the fingerprinted case was w...
by MikeS.
Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

Re: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto

FINALLY! I used a 8/32 2" machine screw, a nut, a #6 flat washer 2 #6 star washers, another flat and a nut. Got this inside the brass and tightened the screw good so that the star washer grabbed the brass. Inserted a 3/8 wood dowel down the barrel then tapped with rubber mallet. It came loose a...
by MikeS.
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

Re: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto

Well the durn thing is still stuck. I've tried the .45 and .50 cal brush. Tried cerrosoft. Nuttin is working. I've tried and so has 3 gents at my local gun store. This darn case is stuck GOOD. The gunstore isn't a gunsmith but they do a lot of minor gun smithing kinda stuff. The guys there are well ...
by MikeS.
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

Re: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto

Rusty, being 10mm, .400 I.D, I don't think the Garand extractor would work.

Someone on another board has suggested using a new .45 bore brush. Push it in past the rim of the broken case and then pull back. I'll try that tomorrow.
by MikeS.
Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

OT: Hey guys, need a little help with a semi-auto

I was shooting my new 10mm carbine with some of my reloads. I was using 5.5 grains of w-231 under a 180 grn Sierra JHP with a Winchester LP. Sierra's manual says 5.8 as max. The case I used was an older case and had finger prints (rusted?) into the side. Stupid me used it anyways Stupid new reloader...
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Played tourist a little last week. Lots of pix. OT
Replies: 21
Views: 2148

Re: Played tourist a little last week. Lots of pix. OT

C. Cash wrote::mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I do miss that scenery now that I'm "back east."
Me too! I miss the high Sierras and the Rockies. Just laugh when people around here talk about the mountains...

Foothills they mean.

Thanks for sharing those.
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your BBQ gun or what would your BBQ gun be?
Replies: 36
Views: 5651

Re: What is your BBQ gun or what would your BBQ gun be?

JoeArizona wrote: Or the Coonan:
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Hey great! Another Coonan owner. I really enjoy mine.
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna see a Marlin 336 LTS?
Replies: 19
Views: 4964

Re: Wanna see a Marlin 336 LTS?

Sweet.
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - DON'T purchase Home Depot Gun Safe!
Replies: 11
Views: 4319

Re: OT - DON'T purchase Home Depot Gun Safe!

John, I've had a Sturdy safe since April of 1992. It's been great. I did change out the combo dial to an electronic model 2 years ago.
by MikeS.
Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 2444

Re: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum

I really like it. Nice and accurate.
by MikeS.
Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 2444

Re: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum

Well not very good pics, sorry about that.
by MikeS.
Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 2444

Re: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum

As requested a few pics; http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/mtpys/Guns/Image007.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/mtpys/Guns/Image008.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/mtpys/Guns/Image009.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/mtpys/Guns/Image020.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/album...
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new (to me) toy
Replies: 10
Views: 1278

Re: new (to me) toy

Very nice. How long is the barrel?
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...
Replies: 53
Views: 5150

Re: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...

Back in the 70s and 80s and maybe still the Hell's Angels would have a big get together at Bass Lake in the Sierra foothills, Memorial day weekend I think it was.

Being a dumb butt teenager me and some buddies decided to go and check them out 1 time. Boy that was a mistake.
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cablelas Shopping Report
Replies: 5
Views: 1179

Re: Cablelas Shopping Report

I've never been to a Cabela's, never had one close to me. Someday...
by MikeS.
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 2444

OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum

I've casually been looking for a Ruger SA in .44 magnum. Yesterday my local shop had 2 super blackhawks. One a Bisley and the other a...Well it wasn't a Bisley. I bought the Bisley for 350. I liked the feel of it a bit better. The cylinder is engraved as well. So I immediately took it to the range a...
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT generator for when the power goes out
Replies: 41
Views: 3949

Re: OT generator for when the power goes out

Interesting thread. I have a 5.5kw unit I bought several years ago and have never used. I need to fire it up and run it some soon. Maybe today. We rarely lose power here, like 3 times in 11 years. Then for only a couple hours. The wife is on an O2 concentrator so I will have to power it. Plus will w...
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Home Owner's firearms insurance
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

Re: OT- Home Owner's firearms insurance

I have Nationwide. Had a theft about 3 years ago of 2 handguns and a rifle plus a bunch of stuff like magazines and other gun related. I have a 5k rider on my policy with full replacement value. They did replace everything.
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?
Replies: 75
Views: 7263

Re: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?

A ~2.5" Gerber with a plastic handle. I've carried this knife 20+ years. I used to slide past magontemeters at the airport with this in my pocket. No mas post 9/11. Being a Fed they limit us to 2.5".
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor..... Texas style
Replies: 8
Views: 1360

Re: Humor..... Texas style

Loved it! Thanks for sharing it.
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Place with class OT
Replies: 4
Views: 1217

Re: A Place with class OT

I live in the northern end of the valley, about 15 miles N of Winchester. If you are going to come that far let me know. I can steer you to some places.
by MikeS.
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have the lever rifle pair I've been wanting! UPDATED PICS
Replies: 28
Views: 6007

Re: I have the lever rifle pair I've been wanting! UPDATED PICS

Beautiful rifles, thanks for sharing.
by MikeS.
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOTALLY OT!! Pressure washer blues.
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Re: TOTALLY OT!! Pressure washer blues.

I know that the wrong chemicals used in a PW can ruin it. Believe me, I know.
by MikeS.
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT* .357mag 200gn proj. load data for Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 10
Views: 1868

Re: OT* .357mag 200gn proj. load data for Ruger Blackhawk?

With 296 do you HAVE to use a magnum primer? Some of my manuals say yes, others don't.
by MikeS.
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Australia's last WWI veteran passed away
Replies: 20
Views: 1866

Re: OT - Australia's last WWI veteran passed away

A loss for us all. I've read recently that the US is losing almost 900 WW2 vets a day. I've met Frank Arbuckle a few times. He is a Mason and PM of a local Lodge. Frank is the last US survivor of WW1. Quite interesting to talk to. He was a "guest" of the japs in the Philliphines during WW2.
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The rush: Letting up?
Replies: 16
Views: 2390

Re: OT- The rush: Letting up?

I too bought an LCP, carry it quite nicely in my pocket. Fortunately I had about 300 rounds of .380. I was able to buy bullets and brass at semi-decent price.

2 friends also bought an LCP, so 1 of them has been over reloading them with me.
by MikeS.
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Transformers Megan Fox
Replies: 22
Views: 2541

Re: OT - Transformers Megan Fox

A lot of people do go to movies. A lot listen to the trash these Hollyweird types spout. The Clinton's had/have huge HW support. So does Obama. As radical as he is Obama was elected with a decent size majority of the vote. Unlike George the 2nd the first time around. Andrew is right, she is being a ...
by MikeS.
Sat May 30, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Online Reloading Suppliers.
Replies: 8
Views: 1345

Re: OT - Online Reloading Suppliers.

That is my list of companies. I finally gave up on Midway and ordered 9mm and .45acp dies from Cabela's. They didn't charge double shipping for the backordered 9mm dies.
by MikeS.
Sat May 30, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down
Replies: 57
Views: 5394

Re: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down

"I'm just glad I stocked up a couple of years ago at reasonable prices."

Me too!
by MikeS.
Fri May 29, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200grn xtp in .44mag
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: 200grn xtp in .44mag

Nobody?