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- Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6046
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4163
Re: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
There is one FS over on Gun Broker with a "buy now" of $2200. I have not been keeping track lately but is this a realistic price? It has one bid. I just sold one in very good shape for $1100. There are a lot of glassy-eyed people with stuff for sale. I normally see them in the $1200 to 14...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4163
Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
There is one FS over on Gun Broker with a "buy now" of $2200. I have not been keeping track lately but is this a realistic price? It has one bid.
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Major gun sale is now on in Classifieds More posts coming
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2933
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3195
Re: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster
I have recently been using a Simply Rugged: http://www.simplyrugged.com/ You can set it up for inside or out. Makes the piece disappear! Very comfortable. Not bad on the checkbook either. I also have a Sparks and Mernicle both of which I like but I seem to gravitate towards the Simply rugged. Carry ...
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Browning question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1002
Re: 1886 Browning question
Anybody want to name a good source? Sounds like a great idea!
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How important are handguns to you?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 9361
Re: How important are handguns to you?
For a LEO or someone that really has been there/done that in ready to go all the way(right then/right now)guess it's cool, but also there are many that are paranoid and make them feel far away from when they got their heads put in the toilet in High School making them brave. Let me start off by say...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How important are handguns to you?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 9361
Re: How important are handguns to you?
For a LEO or someone that really has been there/done that in ready to go all the way(right then/right now)guess it's cool, but also there are many that are paranoid and make them feel far away from when they got their heads put in the toilet in High School making them brave. Let me start off by say...
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some help with 1911'ish home decor research
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1500
Re: Need some help with 1911'ish home decor research
awp101 wrote:You mean you don't have a couple of 1911s placed on shelves, etc as "decor" like the rest of us?J Miller wrote:The year 1911 was good year. But in this case I'm thinking home decor, not combat handguns.
Joe
Or a 105mm Howitzer for yard art?
- Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns, etc. and magnets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2663
Re: Guns, etc. and magnets
Only if you have an "Old Fashioned" Magnetic Compass on the tractor.
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wood stove for small space?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6422
Re: Wood stove for small space?
We lived aboard and cruised a 47' sailboat for a number of years and had a Dickinson diesel heater. It was great in Northern climates and functioned flawlessly. Defender Industries is one source and is a reputable outfit to deal with. Many marine supply houses have them as well. They have been build...
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Fanciest Levergun Ever Built?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3040
Re: The Fanciest Levergun Ever Built?
I sort of liked this one:
http://www.dlsports.com/gallery_pg_imag ... -large.jpg
By Dave Lauck when he was running for sheriff in Wyoming.
http://www.dlsports.com/gallery_pg_imag ... -large.jpg
By Dave Lauck when he was running for sheriff in Wyoming.
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: P-38 is Home
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4277
Re: P-38 is Home
My thoughts exactly!Gobblerforge wrote:When I read the title, I couldn't decide if the post was about the gun, the plane or the can opener. Amazing how the mind wanders before the first cup of coffee is finished.
Gobbler
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oil for my Gunstock
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1682
Re: Oil for my Gunstock
If using Oil (BLO, Tung, Penofin or something else), I think it would be best to get the desired effect with the oil before the wax as the oil will have a harder time penetrating a wax. I kind of like the oil only look. Rubbing with 3M Wet-or-Dry (sanding actually) taking it up through the grits (22...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3407
Re: S&W ?
I have an older K-22 and a newer Model 60 Pro Series w/3" BBL. Both superlative pieces.
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8164
Re: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895
I have lusted after a Marlin 1895 LTD III. Last one on GB was around $900. 18" bbl if I recall correctly.
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns-guns related in Wikipedia
- Replies: 3
- Views: 975
Re: Guns-guns related in Wikipedia
I'm the only criminal lawyer in an office of 20. Powers that be installed filters against porn, politics & guns. Know how hard it is to prepare a gun homicide case these days without access to the 'net? Firm removed my filters so now everybody comes in to look at the political stuff on my box. ...
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-first snow
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1943
Re: OT-first snow
'Bout the same in the.high Cascades of central Oregon. Same elevation: 5,000 ASL.Bill in Oregon wrote:Had snow here Wednesday morning above 5000 feet. I'm in the Siskiyou mountains just north of the California border in Oregon ...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Kings deer. Really?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7386
Re: The Kings deer. Really?
Is Perry "the one" to square away the USA? actually, in Texas, parks and wildlife is running half-staff and zero maintenance, even though the revenues from licenses and park entrance fees should cover full staff and then some. The state parks that don't earn their keep are being turned ove...
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110247
Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Many hours this ac as well as the O-1xx Bird Dog.Halfbreed wrote:One of my favorite Vietnam war era planes the OV-1 Mohawk.
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lookin at getting a .45LC or a .44mag Rossi Lever
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1672
Re: Lookin at getting a .45LC or a .44mag Rossi Lever
I have a Win 92 Trapper in .45LC paired with Ruger Birdshead 3" in .45LC also a Marlin in .45LC. Like em all!
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
- Replies: 103
- Views: 13279
Re: OT-Accident at the Reno Air races
I am 70 as well. I don't feel I have lost my touch: either with the propeller on the top or in front. It was an unfortunate incident but not a reason to close down the Reno Air Races. There will always be people who push the envelope and people who want to watch them. The last time I was at Reno was...
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leather Care
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1221
Leather Care
Has anybody used Obenauf's leather care products?
If so, what was your experience.
I got a sample size but am interested what the long term might look like.
website here: http://www.obenaufs.com
Mike
If so, what was your experience.
I got a sample size but am interested what the long term might look like.
website here: http://www.obenaufs.com
Mike
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making reloading more fun.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4069
Re: Making reloading more fun.
Thanks for sharing your ideas!
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ot-just a bit. Martini question.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3202
Re: Ot-just a bit. Martini question.
Here I thought we were going to get into questions such as:
- Stir or Shake
- Up or Rocks
- Stir or Shake
- Up or Rocks
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94 SRC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1535
Re: On-T Win 94 SRC
"Negotiated" is the currently PC termpwl44m wrote: I Jewed Him down to $500.
Perry
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Another .22 handgun question
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6154
Re: OT - Another .22 handgun question
[quote="Lastmohecken"]I think If I could own just one .22 it would be a Smith and Wesson model 17-2 K22, as I still believe they are about the finest ever made. I have a K-22 as well. It is as Lastmohecken describes: One Sierra Hotel handgun. I've had mine for years and would not part with...
- Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8648
Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
They have class . . . all of it low!claybob86 wrote:They can't even spell. Why would they be expected to have intelligence or class?
I don't post often but read a lot.
Love it here!
- Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Pistols
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1053
Re: OT - Pistols
Just short of amazing! I guess they fire birdshot?
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I raise my glass for the last time
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3890
Re: I raise my glass for the last time
If they focus on 'strategic' or military stuff, it IS a very legitimate way to spend federal tax dollars (far more legitimate than Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Education, and all the other 'nice' stuff that is NONE of the federal government's responsibility or business). The 'scientific' st...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Outlaw question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1579
Re: Uberti Outlaw question
I suppose it depends on how much "Green" you have to make the shade!
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I joined the 1911 club
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2726
Re: I joined the 1911 club
Beautiful!
Is that is first with an external extractor?
Is that is first with an external extractor?
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Ruger single 10
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3822
Re: OT- Ruger single 10
My wife has her eye on the SP101 DAO for CCW. She doesn't like the bite of the lighter S&W .38 642. She is torn between maybe more carrying time as it is lighter or going with the heavier one she can shoot better. I'm glad to see them make (especially as a stockholder :D ) but I like my six-shoo...
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shot a little black powder
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3843
Re: Shot a little black powder
I just came up to search for this very topic and there it was. Thanks for the info folks!
- Wed May 18, 2011 3:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Rand 1911 A1
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2565
Re: Remington Rand 1911 A1
The Sight is a great site for all things 1911(http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7). I also have a 1943 Remington Rand and it too has the color differential on the end of the slide. It is definitely an "arms room clunker" shoots very accurately (minute of bad guy). Originally a...
- Wed May 18, 2011 2:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Any recipes for goat meat?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4168
Re: OT Any recipes for goat meat?
Put two steaks on BBQ.
One goat.
One beef.
When done, discard the goat and eat the beef!
One goat.
One beef.
When done, discard the goat and eat the beef!
- Tue May 10, 2011 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5425
Re: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?
Check out the 1911 forum: http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Hobie likes Colt: A fine piece. I have two: 1943 Remington Typewriter model and a MK IV Ofc LtWt by D&L Sports (Dave Lauck). The New Ruger SR1911 looks good as well as the S&W 'E' models (External extractor if that bo...
- Sun May 01, 2011 12:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: why are sights so tight
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1582
Re: OT: why are sights so tight
Maybe you could use ice or dry ice to the sight for a while, then heat the barrel a bit so the dovetail opening is bigger relative to the sight. I've used that method for stubborn screws ( along with Liquid Wrench and Plentiful Cursing ). Body English works well in conjunction with all the above! :...
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poll on possible forum change
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6356
Re: Poll on possible forum change
I voted to leave it as is. I like things to stay the same unless it actually improves the function. If it's just cosmetic then I see no real purpose to it. My sentiments as well. If the back end provides an improvement that is transparent to us and makes it easier for you , go for it! I guess what ...
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8764
Re: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?
After your retirement, you have taken a job as a photojournalist. You plan to drive along the US/Mexico border, and take photos of wildlife for the next year. For your protection what lever gun will you pick and how would you want it modified? :o All your hands are going to be busy handling cameras...
- Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Cowboy Music
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5834
Re: Best Cowboy Music
Check out Michael Berry's "Texas Time" podcast everyday here: http://www.ktrh.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=texastime.xml He fills in for Mark Levin from time to time and his local talk show is good as well. The Texas music is an addition to the rest of it. I listen whe...
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wrapping a lever
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4383
Re: Wrapping a lever
Basically the same as whipping the end of a line (rope).alnitak wrote:Here's one such thread...
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 52&start=0
and a how-to...
http://www.cuttersraiders.com/plans/Leverwrap.pdf
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Honda Motorcycles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1991
Re: OT - Honda Motorcycles
Lame AJ
- Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son
- Replies: 77
- Views: 7287
Re: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son
Sent.
Keep us in the loop.
Keep us in the loop.
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow
- Replies: 98
- Views: 9687
Re: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow
Our prayers sent.
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- official state gun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2760
Re: OT- official state gun
Oh I don't know, if they spent more time doing things like this they'd be spending less time doing things that take away our freedoms. Keep them occupied in other areas for sure! From statehouses to WASHDC! If they aren't screwing off doing this inane stuff, they should be on a break of some sort o...
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1400
Re: OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)
AJ, Swing on over to The Sight . . . a wealth of 1911 stuff there. http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Find the brand of pistol your son has and noodle around in the posts. I am sure there are others with the same issue. Mag springs would be my first suspicion but there are a lot of idi...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 2:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Should I Get A CCW" Advice
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5383
Re: "Should I Get A CCW" Advice
AJ is right on. It's also about capability and intent. After you master the capability part, examine your intent (you may have to adjust your "headspace"). Ayoob's book is worth assimilating. Look into a Utah carry permit. Utah is recognized in 33 states at last count. Above all: Range tim...
- Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cannon Balls
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3697
Re: Cannon Balls
From my Field Artillery days:
Field Artillery is the "King of Battle"
Infantry is the "Queen of Battle"
Why?
The "King" puts the balls where the "Queen" wants them!!!!
Field Artillery is the "King of Battle"
Infantry is the "Queen of Battle"
Why?
The "King" puts the balls where the "Queen" wants them!!!!
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3509
Re: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
This site was posted over on the 1911 board and it seems to be a pretty complete comparison of various service and self defense loads to compare with the Glaser rounds.
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887