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- Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One fancy peep sight!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1526
Re: One fancy peep sight!!
I know what it looks like, but would that be historically correct for one of the fairgrounds gallery guns maybe ?
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Question about shortening an 1894
Please let us know the cost and if he is willing to do more work. I have been looking for a while to have my 44mag shortened. Thanks It is a 'smith in Central Oklahoma. I don't know very many businessmen who aren't willing to do more work, but he did state he was a little bit backed up. I have a sn...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Question about shortening an 1894
Is the case colored blackhawk factory, or did you have it done? Love it. I like the fixies too, but i need sights i can adjust on a shooter The SBH started out as a three screw w/ 7 1/2" barrel and no finish when I picked it up at a show. Didn't care for the long barrel so I sent it off to Ham...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Question about shortening an 1894
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- Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Question about shortening an 1894
Is the case colored blackhawk factory, or did you have it done? Love it. I like the fixies too, but i need sights i can adjust on a shooter
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Question about shortening an 1894
I just had a 24" 1894 CB-L cut to 16 1/4". No change to the forearm. Everybody says it looks great. Here it is next to the 24"er ] yep, that looks cool -- and seals the deal for me -- the rifle is wrapped in a soft cloth in the backseat of my truck as i write this. As soon as i get o...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Redfield peep sight info
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2265
Redfield peep sight info
Any of you fellas know where i can get a replacement rear peep sight similar to this? This is a Redfield and the securing plate (not sure if that is correct terminology) on the side is gone, and i cannot find a replacement in Brownells. as well, the elevation knob set screw is stripped, so i was sim...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rant: --- price of .22's (firearms and ammo)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2311
Re: Rant: --- price of .22's (firearms and ammo)
That 22WMR cylinder is hardly a paperweight. The two single-sixes I've shot were much more accurate shooting the WMR instead of the LR. The 22WMR turns the little six into a whole different beast. - Tristan I know , my remark was tongue in cheek due to the cost of .22 Mag vs Long Rifle. Allegedly t...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range report --- 1894 Marlin and SBR
- Replies: 0
- Views: 750
Range report --- 1894 Marlin and SBR
Range trip yesterday resulted in me being pretty happy with my 1894 --- (first photo) -- 4 nice consistent shots and one "flincher" --- this is at 35 yards, so they are pretty high --- actually they stay high at 50 too, -- i assume they should be right on at 100 with typical pistol cartrid...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: winchester 94/410
- Replies: 4
- Views: 593
Re: winchester 94/410
Here's a link to a thread about these i posted a couple of weeks back for some more responses. I am wanting one of these critters too, but i will likely get the Marlin since it is a current gun now ---- the Winnies i saw on Gun Broker were too rich for me for the utility purpose i had in mind for th...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Re: Quest about shortening an 1894
Thank God! I was afraid you were about to ruin a Winchester! You can't do anything to a Marlin but improve it, IMO! Just get out a hacksaw and a hoof rasp. My brother said something similar to me last weekend :lol: Followed by "Why the he--- do you have so many Marlins? Winchester is the only ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4025
Re: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma
Maybe there were other issues ------ people dont usually talk about "other issues" when relaying their termination story to friends and family, --- only the bad boss man knows if she was caught doing something else earlier, or was being a pain in the bee bee. I fired a guy recently for bei...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about shortening an 1894
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1718
Question about shortening an 1894
Anybody know the difference in length between a Trapper fore end and a carbine fore end if any ? I like my "new" 1894 , but would like it better at Trapper length and my 'smith can do the cut, crown, re-set the front sight, etc. for a light price, but i didnt want to throw the thing symetr...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rant: --- price of .22's (firearms and ammo)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2311
Rant: --- price of .22's (firearms and ammo)
Here's how my day started : 1) last night, a Wal Mart clerk tells me they stock the ammo shelves at night, so if i show up at 7 in the morning, i can score big time ! ------- I dont get up quite that early, but i was there at 830 AM and was delighted to see a smorgasbord of .22 Ammo and a few other ...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Day w/ the 94Trails End and tried 45 Colt LE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 607
Re: Range Day w/ the 94Trails End and tried 45 Colt LE
Had a blast with my Winchester and fellow Shooters. There were a couple LEOs there playing with their ARs. Nice kids and they were kinda impressed with that 100 year old design and cartridge. jb 8) Lately, i have had similar range experiences with the "AR people" ---- i think there are mo...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894FG price check
- Replies: 11
- Views: 716
Re: 1894FG price check
Is this a new issue firearm or an older model? Is it a "pre safety" or does it have a receiver safety? If it is older , a 41 Mag was likely only made for a limited period of time ---- i probably would have a hard time getting my wallet out fast enough -- then i'd immediately go purchase a ...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5407
Re: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94
Pretty sexy ----Bear 45/70 wrote:[Here is the pic of his 1894 matched set.
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Trails End TANG SAFETY ,I'm a leverholic
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2691
Re: Winchester Trails End TANG SAFETY ,I'm a leverholic
THANKS GUYS ! THIS ONE IS 99% //WOOD IS BEAUTIFUL FIT IS BEAUTIFUL Guess I got one made on a good day Will try again to load pics That makes 4 levers this year. May now decide to sell my MINT 336 in 35 Rem.,made in 1968 anybody interested? Paid 430 . it is mint. thinking 420 shipped. Also have good...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8774
Re: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
[quote="Nate Kiowa Jones"]My perspective on the various SAA's is from a gunsmiths view. Not what they cost or how well they retain their value. Purely from the mechanical perspective. If you want tuff out of the box, Ruger is the way to go, but I don`t consider it to be a clone. The ruger ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: value of a model 1894 made in 1923
- Replies: 4
- Views: 538
Re: value of a model 1894 made in 1923
maybe not too bad a price ----- some others on this board are far more knowledgable than me about the value of an older rifle though
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8774
Re: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
thanks for the feedback fellas. This particular model being somewhat new, it sounds like a roll of the dice whether you get a good one or not. It sure looks like a good trail gun or knock around gun. I'd rather have a case colored version since it has no sights ---but i digress Given this revolver's...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1299
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8774
Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
Got in some range time today and was offered a .45 Colt Taurus for $300 by a co-worker. This one is blacker than a well-diggers rear (not case colors) with hard rubber grips. The grip profile is similar to a Colt, but much smaller than a modern Ruger. The little dude has a 5.5 barrel and is fixed si...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4927
Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
This has degenerated way beyond the scope of my original question. Not quite to the level of the "30-30 vs. AR-15" debate a few days ago, but close :lol: ---- Maybe it would have been safer to suggest that a Norinco Mak 90 is a finer firearm than a Sharps BPCR rifle, and that everyone sho...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4927
Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
When i was active, we had derogatory nicknames for almost everybody. REMF was still applicable , even to those in our branch,(not a deserving title in hindsight), Air Force was called Air Farce (although without the 160th, we never got anywhere), the Seals were called the Village People (long story,...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stainless steel guns are plated?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2049
Re: Stainless steel guns are plated?
Stainless is stainless to the bone . I read an article in one of the traditional sixgun oriented magazines where a gentleman had a stainless blackhawk blued, or maybe case colored, i dont remember exactly. It looked pretty sharp. I think he had it modified to shoot a non standard caliber (44 Special...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 781
Re: Mall Ninja part 2
You have a long way to go before you can call that thing tricked out. :lol: http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/Bear-45-70/UltimateWeaponsPlatform.jpg I may have seen this one at the last gun show i went to ! --- love the key ring holder on the pistol grip. In the real world, is it the G3 , Gal...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 781
Re: Mall Ninja part 2
Don't expect spectacular results with those ammo choices. They should be reasonably accurate, but not match-level by any stretch. Not that there is anything wrong with it either. I'm not expecting match grade results -- i'll get into that when the factory stuff is all gone and its time to reload (w...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mall Ninja part 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 781
Mall Ninja part 2
a week or so ago i posted a thread about my new AR -- to refresh, it looked like this originally -- all it really needed was a small optical device, maybe a C-More, Holosight, or a conventional 2-7 x 32, http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb285/streetstar707/352.jpg I then totally spazzed out at my ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4927
Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Guys, guys !! No need to get the thread locked ----- :o Many of us have served our country in one capacity or another, --- and darn right there is a bit of inter service rivalry going on --- always has, always will be. In the end, members of all branches have and still are making the ultimate sacri...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- - Ruger LCR prices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 739
Re: OT- - Ruger LCR prices
I've been watching the LCRs sel on GB for anywhere from $600 - $700+ :shock: :shock: :shock: WITHOUT the Crimson Trace grips! Anyone thinking about doing this should please refer to this link instead --- you can get the "real deal" for the same price :o :shock: (The Ruger is a bargain at ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester '73 .32-20....TRADED FOR '76
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2886
Re: Winchester '73 .32-20
What a buy :shock: The buttstock is absolutely the reason the shop had it marked so low, but it still looks to be worth 3 times what you paid for it I wonder if it would be possible to "age" a replacement buttstock for this rifle to roughly match the fore end. Either way , outstanding rifl...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4927
Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
My last stateside duty assignment was as a "black hat" at Ft. Benning. In this capacity, i have had the chance to see all branches of the service together. I have seen them all succeed and fail at roughly an equal rate. Training at 110% is the ultimate BS Filter. Marines probably got hamme...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4927
Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
In all honesty ----- i have to say --- most people who would consider themselves "operators" dont give a flip what you call them. I spent 5 years in the 75th Infantry --- that doesn't quite make me an "operator" in my opinion, but i have spent countless hours training alongside U...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES
- Replies: 128
- Views: 48898
Re: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES
Remington Target rifle followed by my 10-22 T target rifle. I am not discriminatory in what i feed them , as i am not going for BR-50 points or anything. The little Henry is always a blast The 10/22 has lately turned into a stove-pipin' *** though, regardless of how clean it may be . I have had a co...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE
- Replies: 115
- Views: 28524
Re: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE
Local OKc BassPro had plenty lining the shelves at 19.99 a brick ---- last weekends sale lowered it to 16.99/ brick and they disappeared fast ---------- i didnt make it there in time :lol: i shoot about a brick every 2 months - mostly oyt of my 10-22 T heavy barrel -- so having 10,000 or so of these...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AAARRGGH! NEW Marlin 1895 .410s at Cabelas!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 808
Re: AAARRGGH! NEW Marlin 1895 .410s at Cabelas!
I am going to call the Ft Worth Cabela's --- if its that price there, thats worth a 175 mile drive for me
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4288
Re: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
I don't care for Rene Zellweger in anything, and don't understand the attraction. I liked the ending, where Hitch just couldn't let that *** go on living. Boy -- finally finished this movie ! --- Its daylight savings time now and i am usually doing something outside until dark, so i can never pop a...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
- Replies: 137
- Views: 18841
Re: 30-30 vs AR15
I'm getting the feeling i'm a little younger than some of you guys (37) -----I'll gladly suck it up and take the Vette.,, but keep the Jeep well maintained for me so i dont have to spend an arm and a leg when i inherit it in 15 years
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3340
Re: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
Streetstar... Nope.. fancy houses, cars, boats and the high life have never been my weakness or desire. Good looking women have been the temptation that I sitll have to fight. I have won thus far and the lotto would cause me to have to fight all that much harder. How about a water cooler that dispe...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3340
Re: OT-what would you do if you won the lottery
Am i the only one here who dreams of buying MC Hammer's old house and having a different bouncing car, Hummer or Ferrari for every day of the week ?
Lets not forget the cigarette boat and keeping my posse fed.
Get me paid !!!!! Hollah
Lets not forget the cigarette boat and keeping my posse fed.
Get me paid !!!!! Hollah
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 853
Re: saw a 50 Caliber Black Rifle in CA
It could have been a .50 caliber Beowulf made by Alexander Arms.Do a Google and find out about it. Stan in SC Those rounds are mouse pellets compared to 50 BMG's --- no way it could have been perceived as only "a little shorter" ---- but otherwise, the AA Beowulf kicks tits and i want one...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1889
Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
Dang it! shortly after reading this thread, i mindlessly bid on another G 21 on Gun Broker and was just informed that i won it :o This is both an upper and a downer since i am still reeling from purchasing 2 cases of 223. I am too far invested in .45 ACP to stop now, or i would have gotten the "...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2531
Re: input on Ruger #1 B
Oh my gosh that is a awesome rifle, It looks mint! Figure you got that about half price, that wood is defiintely a supreme grade and the bluing also looks fantastic. That is a gun you s/b proud of. WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK!!! BUT IF ALL THESE TERRIBLE SHOOTINGS KEEP HA...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Dog is gone
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2244
Re: Little Dog is gone
Tom, i feel for you. I have a little Pekingnese named Cupcake that i found at the lake while i was 4-wheelin' one day and she is an older dog. A year later and i love that dog more than i love my guns . She is maybe 12 years old --- has declining vision, hearing, and not many teeth left, but she sti...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1889
Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
O.S.O.K - Your new Glock looks good, shoots true, apparently fits you well, and one can't fault the caliber, so ... congratulations are in order! Hey Streetstar, if you try another box of ammo through that S.A. GI and it still ain't working out for you, give me a shout. I seem to have good karma wi...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- What do you say?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 593
Re: OT- What do you say?
She was a very sick woman to want to take the life of her own child. Given the ammunition all these shootings lately has been giving the liberal left, i just wished she had stayed home and ate Drano
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1889
Re: OT - ugly black plastic pistol joins the OSOK family
www.topglock.com --- in case you aren't already familiar with the site ----- tons of good stuff ---- i really wanted one of their 6" .400-Cor-bon barrels for my 21. All this talk about Glocks makes me want another one Hopefully, one more box of ammo and my Springfield will start working right :...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
- Replies: 137
- Views: 18841
Re: 30-30 vs AR15
Your squad leader is not going to remind you to check your weapon every couple of days, you have to remember to do it on your own. He darn sure better be.....as well as every other single thing. It's the only job the Squad Leader has: Taking care of his soldier's every need while in the field. :P s...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Snakes
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3979
Re: OT- Snakes
I am an insurance adjuster and as such, get to meet all types of people. One was a contractor who found a little button rattler on my client's property. This "coon butt" (common local term down in Louisiana --- no offense) thought he was gonna play Steve Irwin or something and "get th...