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- Fri Mar 20, 2026 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 Today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 439
Re: 22 Today
Go for it Earl! Glad to hear you are healed enough to resume shooting. 
- Fri Mar 20, 2026 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Savage Camper
- Replies: 14
- Views: 395
Re: The Savage Camper
Very useful firearm, Jim.
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 Today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 439
Re: 22 Today
Jim, I'm with Walt. Those are very nice 25-yard pistol groups. That wheel bearing grease solution to the leading issue was pretty smart. Have you ever tried lanolin? Friends who shoot Sniders, Martinis and such at the Victorian Riflemen gathering up near Calgary have discovered that dipping the nose...
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: count on me for oddities
- Replies: 8
- Views: 303
Re: count on me for oddities
They're both wonderful Harold. That Savage trio certainly covers all the bases except for really big angry critters coming in hot -- and even then ... 
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2026 - 44-40 Sailboat Lead Targets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 286
Re: 2026 - 44-40 Sailboat Lead Targets
Following. 
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New/antique revolver speed loader.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 324
Re: New/antique revolver speed loader.
I'm impressed. I've never liked the bulk of the classic HK speed loader.
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 506
Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
Thank God -- literally -- that you survived that!
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 506
Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
I agree with Darryl -- and you Jim. Just having something you instinctively know how to use to respond with is the key, not the platform or the caliber, although they are not without merit.
And if someone breaks glass in the wee hours, I'm grabbing the 12-gauge pump, not a handgun.
And if someone breaks glass in the wee hours, I'm grabbing the 12-gauge pump, not a handgun.
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3470
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
Andy, thank you for working on this. If you need the gang to chip in please ask!
- Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 958
Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
Scott, I am still puzzling over an untouched rifle, previously zeroed, shooting high. Do you have a theory yet?
- Sun Mar 15, 2026 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 958
Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
About a year ago at the Sweetwater Rifle and Pistol Club when I still lived in Texas, but mine was in .450 Bushmaster. It sure was hog accurate.
- Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3470
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
Yes, off and on for me too the last several days, and briefly lightning fast yesterday morning. Maybe we're connected to the power grid in Havana. 
- Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 531
Re: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
The X-15 will hold a 7 1/2-inch Super Blackhawk along with the regular Blackhawks and I see guys carrying their Smith Model 29s in this holster. I looked at several X-15s on eBay and then stumbled on this one for about $35 shipped. Very pleased.
- Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 531
Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
Didn't want to step on Lastmohecken's thread about shoulder carry. I just bought an X-15 Large from an eBay seller in Idaho to carry my .41 Blackhawk 6 1/2 and the leather is in very nice shape, but the stretchy spandex/elastic retaining strap looks like it could fail if stressed too much. Anyone re...
- Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Durability of a semi-auto vs. a revolver
- Replies: 7
- Views: 386
Durability of a semi-auto vs. a revolver
I was reading a thread on the S&W forum this morning about how many rounds various semi-autos can be expected to last before springs and parts fail or slides crack. Focus was on 1911s and the S&W Shields. But I got to wondering how long a single or double action revolver is likely to last be...
- Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke my stock!
- Replies: 103
- Views: 19896
Re: Broke my stock!
Very sorry you are having this fight with Ruger over their defective product, Scott. And no, gun owners should not be expected to have torque wrenches just to shoot their new rifles. I hear a lot of complaints about Smith & Wesson's QC and customer service on the S&W forums as well. Jeep, yo...
- Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF -- 33 winchester
- Replies: 2
- Views: 680
Re: 33 WCF -- 33 winchester
Great idea Mike. The .33 is one of the few Winchester cartridges I never got to fool with.
- Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old winchester i have wondered about
- Replies: 5
- Views: 427
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1493
Re: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
Good luck!
I have a new rear sight for my Blackhawk on the way from Fermin Garza in Corpus Christi. I hope to gosh Dallas doesn't forward this one to Massachusetts, too.
I have a new rear sight for my Blackhawk on the way from Fermin Garza in Corpus Christi. I hope to gosh Dallas doesn't forward this one to Massachusetts, too.
- Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2006
Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
When going to high school in Arcata, California, where Dad was teaching forestry at Humboldt State College, an elderly widow in our neighborhood had an immaculate 1948 De Soto with Fluid Drive for sale for $300. That was way more money than I could have scraped together, but I have always wondered h...
- Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've Never Seen One Of These Before
- Replies: 8
- Views: 796
Re: I've Never Seen One Of These Before
What I want to know is the rate of twist in that barrel.
- Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD Dillon Powder Throwers fer sale SPF
- Replies: 1
- Views: 692
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4162
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Glad you are finally getting some relief!
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1493
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On this day in 1836
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1548
On this day in 1836
... more than 200 souls perished under the final assault of Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo. I got to visit a couple of years ago and found it very difficult to keep my emotions in check. It goes without saying that if you are ever near, make it a point to visit this sacred ground. https://i.postim...
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4162
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Griff, how's that "good ear" coming along?
I see an audiologist in a couple of weeks, heading toward hearing aids. Tried 'em briefly a while back and wasn't thrilled, but now I have to have them.
I see an audiologist in a couple of weeks, heading toward hearing aids. Tried 'em briefly a while back and wasn't thrilled, but now I have to have them.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6330
Re: FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge
Give me an offer of in the neighborhood of $245 shipped, and I will accept. The thing is a bank vault.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3470
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
These disruptions are getting to be a real disappointment.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1493
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: At a funeral ...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1166
Re: At a funeral ...
Not enough coffee yet ... 
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2311
Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
John, it never occurred to me to see if I could wear my two cap guns to church. Doubt Dad would have gone for it. I can't match Steve's Truman experience, but do remember President Eisenhower flying into Missoula, Montana, where Dad was teaching forestry at the university, in a Lockheed Constellation.
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2909
Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
After finally getting the Blackhawk in .41 to the range this morning, and seeing it wants to play nice, I found an X-15 Large on eBay for $36 shipped, so I'll be back in the Bianchi business soon. With a mild load of 7.5 grains of Universal in Starline brass, CCI 300 primer and the Hornady 210-grain...
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2311
Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Vic, why is it that water out of the hose just tastes better? I have wondered about this for most of my life.
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3470
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
It would not load for me this morning, either. Glad it will now.
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2311
Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Vall, 1953 for me.
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2311
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2311
Aging Baby Boomers and guns
I attribute my interest in firearms from earliest consciousness to memories of Dad going through his WWII soldier's chest (and the 1903 Springfield deer rifle in his closet) and to the influence of Madison Avenue and Hollywood. How could a boy resist wanting one of these swell firearms from Mattel (...
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2909
Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
I had a used Bianchi X-15 that I carried an SBH in as well. Sure beats all that leather required for a normal belt holster. I even made a belt holster for a 10 1/2-inch SBH and it was like wearing a framing hammer in a leather case in the woods. Somewhere I have a photo of a shoulder/chest rig I mad...
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry guns and size
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7247
Re: Carry guns and size
Steve, I was just telling Jim T. that the best rig I ever had was a Glock 23 in a Kramer horsehide OWB holster. That's been many years ago.
Walt, I've had several CYA holsters over the years and never a complaint, which I can't say about the stuff from We the People and another maker.
Walt, I've had several CYA holsters over the years and never a complaint, which I can't say about the stuff from We the People and another maker.
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: sights on old marlin
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1508
Re: sights on old marlin
John, I am taking a lesson from Veeman and Doc AJ and have bought a Marble's Bullseye rear sight to try on the Uberti 1873. Will report when I get to shoot it. The Skinner is a much more rugged sight of course!
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry guns and size
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7247
Re: Carry guns and size
I run 5'8" and 155 pounds wet. Rather than succumb to the temptation to buy another handgun, I am going to work with the little carry piece I already have -- a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. I am not much of a .380 fan, but darn this little thing is so slim that I can carry it IWB at 4 o'clo...
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3470
Glad to have the forum back!
It's been pretty sketchy the past few days, and then dark. 
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday TedH
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1488
- Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD Burris Scout Scope SPF
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1649
- Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mexico is on fire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3038
Re: Mexico is on fire
Takes some of the fun out of a visit to Palomas for chicken molé. Even there, across from Columbus, I've seen the military patrolling in jeeps with a guy standing in back with his hand on a mounted machine gun.
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: reloading items ** PRICES LOWERED**
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1962
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Timney Trigger
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1162
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2858
Re: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
Very nice discussion by Brian. Thanks for posting it Scott. Sure makes me miss my 1895 Classic.
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back to carry positions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6015
Re: Back to carry positions
That's some very nice leather, Scott.
- Thu Feb 19, 2026 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back to carry positions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6015
Back to carry positions
The topic of appendix carry came up again on another forum, and I went back to my favorite source of discussion on the different positions: Massad Ayoob. He has always struck me as a wise and trusted uncle when it comes to handgun protocols. I am a 3:30-4 o'clock guy, but really hate the idea of hav...














