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by Streetstar
Sat May 30, 2026 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 77
Views: 49713

Re: Where are all the old coots???

January 2009 -- that wouldve made me 37 at the time -- possibly one of the younger members then. At a stately 54 now, not sure if i qualify for Coot status just yet, but a lot of people i know think im an opinionated A Hole :lol: Well, if it's any consolation, I thought you were an "old guy&qu...
by Streetstar
Sat May 30, 2026 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 77
Views: 49713

Re: Where are all the old coots???

gamekeeper wrote: Fri May 29, 2026 3:50 pm
Malamute wrote: Fri May 29, 2026 1:44 pm Anyone hear from Joe Miller lately?
It's been about 12 months since he last posted.... :(
He had some physical type issues --

but here's hopin he said - "F this stuff, i got better things to do than post on the computer when i should be enjoying my late middle age years !"
by Streetstar
Mon May 25, 2026 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?
Replies: 25
Views: 5354

Re: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?

mickbr wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 6:17 am Id use it. After all fellas take double rifles that cost as much as a car to Africa and use them...... carefully. :)

In some cases, they get used Not so carefully as well
by Streetstar
Mon May 11, 2026 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair O' Kings
Replies: 6
Views: 3460

Re: Pair O' Kings

Red dots seem to be universally loved with guys and gals who shoot EX-tensively I get it --- I have one on one of my Glocks and its precision at longer ranges (for me) is pretty cool I still have to hunt around to find the dot after i clear leather ---- its on a Glock 20 with a Trijicon RMR of some ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 08, 2026 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26190

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

S&W 610 T/C Encore Mossberg 500 12gauge Marlin 39 Marlin 1894 - 44mag Then I would cry! Well, if the Encore counts as (One ) gun --- and barrel sets do not count, --- you would have everything covered :D AR's, kinda' the same way ---- one gun, 27 different calibers and barrel lengths
by Streetstar
Tue May 05, 2026 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just showing off
Replies: 15
Views: 2921

Re: Just showing off

Love it !
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2026 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TULSA??
Replies: 18
Views: 10241

Re: TULSA??

I made it home. I got to Cody and was able to shoot a Gatlin gun(super cool), spent 2 and a half days in the firearms museum (saw the other stuff too). Had a meeting with Evan Green the head firearms curator with the Wyoming State museum AND has a youtube channel that I like (VERY nice guy and was ...
by Streetstar
Sat May 02, 2026 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite barrel length for a hunting sixgun?
Replies: 37
Views: 8622

Re: Favorite barrel length for a hunting sixgun?

single action - 7.5"

have used an 8" Dan Wesson before as well


chest rig keeps it manageable
by Streetstar
Fri May 01, 2026 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Beretta 92 Centurion - Apr 29 update and frustration
Replies: 11
Views: 15012

Re: The Beretta 92 Centurion

. - I am convinced that in a real world combat situation where you might be knocked down, shooting from a weird position or whatever, I remain VERY skeptical that the red dot in an electronic sight is going to somehow magically and automatically come into view in that tiny window just from 'muscle ...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26190

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

Such pedestrian choices. Have none of you any romance in you? Not a spark of imagination? Let's see some choices that are at least a bit uncommon. How about a Mateba? How about a Broom handle Mauser? Let's here some choices that stir the soul. OK - i'll try 5 guns 1) general home defense/truck gun ...
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 28, 2026 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who was your Firearms Mentor…
Replies: 25
Views: 15560

Re: Who was your Firearms Mentor…

I was lucky enough to have a few. My dad didn't like firearms much, but my mom grew up hunting to feed a large family in WV, and taught me to shoot her .22 rifle and allowed me to buy whatever I could afford (working for farmers and different jobs) growing up. My uncles and some of Dad's work frien...
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410/.45Colt Revolver
Replies: 5
Views: 1392

Re: .410/.45Colt Revolver

I'd like to try the S&W version --- the Governor . Although they are missing an opportunity by not nickel plating it and calling it the El PResidente
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......
Replies: 20
Views: 3282

Re: Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......

No sir. Not everyone. :) The first person who uses that revolving shotgun and who doesn't know anything about them is gonna be in for a surprise. Especially if they hold it like a regular shotgun. The front of the cylinder has something black on there that resembles a guard of some sort that i am g...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 27, 2026 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......
Replies: 20
Views: 3282

Re: Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......

that one sort of goes beyond ugly and into the

straight up weird ---- category

Remember when Mossberg brought out the first "tactical leverguns" about 15 years ago? we thought the same thing then

sheesh - now everyone has a tactical levergun -
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26190

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

Lastmohecken wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2026 5:25 pm
But I didn't specify that five guns was all you could ever have, just what would you be looking for first, to get you by for a while.
Shoot -- didnt catch that --- i thought it was a "% till the end of time" quiz :o :lol:
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26190

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

My response above was practical but if 2 legged predators were not in the picture The 5 i would LIKE to have 1) shotgun --- Winchester 12 or 1300 defender -- i just like the smooth action compared to Remington 870's and 500 series Mossbergs - and cant believe i left a shotgun off the list earlier - ...
by Streetstar
Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26190

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

1) -- personal defense pistol ------ Glock 19 any generation sentimental favorite ---- Colt Python 3" -- or SW 686+ -- 2) -- personal defense rifle --- Colt AR 6920 ------ sentimental favorite --- retroish AR 6520, SP1 -- whatever 3) 22 rifle -- Ruger 10/22 takedown --- thats it 4) 22 pistol - ...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 17, 2026 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who was your Firearms Mentor…
Replies: 25
Views: 15560

Re: Who was your Firearms Mentor…

For me - the US Army i guess? Dad had a H&R 929 22 revolver and a Winchester Model 50 20 gauge (nice gun ) --- he was also a multi tour Vietnam vet but wasn't firearms-centric at all although he always pined for the days deer hunting with his Uncle George with a borrowed Winchester 30/30 --- he ...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
Replies: 17
Views: 20420

Re: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!

Very spurious to me. You turn the fist over in boxing to get power from the shoulder, the shoulder lifting also protects that side of the face, and it protects the pinky knuckles from taking all the impact instead of the centre of the fist. Absolutely nothing to do with holding a gun in a stable no...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site
Replies: 14
Views: 17738

Re: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site

As promised here is the other thing to do. Go to The "User Control Panel". You get there by clicking on the little person on the top left of the screen. Once in the User Control Panel click on "Profile". When you are on the Profile page click on "Manage Remember Me Log In K...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “Top Five Guns….to keep after a divorce…”
Replies: 9
Views: 14237

Re: “Top Five Guns….to keep after a divorce…”

not a fun scenario --- but i actually do have my firearms segregated between -- 4473 gun store purchases ---- and private party purchases -- i guess the theory is - you can have my documented purchases? if the chocolate hits the fan? --- but my private party stuff is in a canoe somewhere waiting to ...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them
Replies: 34
Views: 45374

Re: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them

Nobody younger than 40 cares, my friend. Your antiquated, white-knight simping is blessedly dead. Feminism has allowed women to discard morality and men to become degenerates who sold out female virtue in exchange for greater access to sex. Degenerate feminized boomer "men" and their obse...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brace of 1895’s
Replies: 10
Views: 14764

Re: Brace of 1895’s

Beautiful !
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “Top Five Guns….to keep after a divorce…”
Replies: 9
Views: 14237

Re: “Top Five Guns….to keep after a divorce…”

Guessing he is going for some artistic license here
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
Replies: 17
Views: 20420

Re: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!

Very spurious to me. You turn the fist over in boxing to get power from the shoulder, the shoulder lifting also protects that side of the face, and it protects the pinky knuckles from taking all the impact instead of the centre of the fist. Absolutely nothing to do with holding a gun in a stable no...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Beretta 92 Centurion - Apr 29 update and frustration
Replies: 11
Views: 15012

Re: The Beretta 92 Centurion

Even many duty weapons issued now have red dot sights. It is a massive step up in accuracy and ability in low light. As most predators (both four and two-legged) prefer the dark. I have a few and really like them. The rifle was set up this way after my first Grizzly in the camp experience at 0200. ...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site
Replies: 14
Views: 17738

Re: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site

As promised here is the other thing to do. Go to The "User Control Panel". You get there by clicking on the little person on the top left of the screen. Once in the User Control Panel click on "Profile". When you are on the Profile page click on "Manage Remember Me Log In K...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
Replies: 17
Views: 20420

Re: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!

He has "seen the elephant" and I don't discount that. He knows gunfighting and I do not doubt it works at those distances. But for hunting and long range shooting with handguns, you don't tilt them. Try adjusting the sights whether scope, peep sights or open sights .. with the gun tilted....
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoot what you are used to and live with.
Replies: 13
Views: 16778

Re: Shoot what you are used to and live with.

Another interesting discussion. https://youtu.be/qKdxF-dBjso?si=sbIIcNI3NKrnFfZO Scott You turned me onto these guys via this forum ---- i have been digesting their content a little at a time ever since --- so much more relatable than all the "tactical " you tubers just enough traditional...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site
Replies: 14
Views: 17738

Re: Getting Logged Out Every Time I Leave The Site

Even though I check the box to star logged in. It's always something. I'd kick in a bit if it would help update reliability. I think most would. :idea: Blaine -- i was thinking about this too the other day --- To the point i went back to Singleactions.com just to b-s about guns (20 posts since 2009...
by Streetstar
Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them
Replies: 34
Views: 45374

Re: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them

When I was a kid, at any holiday get-together, 'the men' would eventually retire to whatever room had a ballgame on, smoke their cigars, drink their Scotch, and pontificate on current political issues. Opinions were as strong as the cigar smoke and whiskey they were consuming, but there was no need...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2026 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
Replies: 17
Views: 20420

Re: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!

He has "seen the elephant" and I don't discount that. He knows gunfighting and I do not doubt it works at those distances. But for hunting and long range shooting with handguns, you don't tilt them. Try adjusting the sights whether scope, peep sights or open sights .. with the gun tilted....
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I had a ton of money I'd get this gun...
Replies: 10
Views: 15367

Re: If I had a ton of money I'd get this gun...

I likes this one myself ---- But being a tad recoil averse, i would have to tailor each load to suit my fragile shoulders That AR500 is interesting --- compared to the lever gun prices, they are practically giving those away ! (JK - still pretty high but no more than any number of off the rack desig...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
Replies: 17
Views: 20420

Re: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!

interesting correlation he has between throwing a punch and getting in a gunfight ---- reportedly and with references - that guy has been in more actual civilian gunfights than just about anybody though ----- His firearm of choice reportedly was a Model 10 heavy barrel, J Frame on the ankle, and a W...
by Streetstar
Fri Apr 10, 2026 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Beretta 92 Centurion - Apr 29 update and frustration
Replies: 11
Views: 15012

Re: The Beretta 92 Centurion

Ken HAckathorn was on the GunTalk show a bit ago ---- He feels the red dot on a defensive pistol is fine for a guy who puts 3 or 4000 rounds a year downrange , --(and there are likely a few of these guys' and gals among the Leverguns collective who do that ) -- but -- for the rest of us having good ...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...
Replies: 8
Views: 9541

Re: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...

LOL -- my favorite motorcycle is the H-D Fat Boy to this day --- when i got my first one n 1999, i have to admit to being a bit influenced by the movie :lol: I never owned a Fatboy, but I still own a 98 Wide Glide, and I have since it was almost new. In fact, I rode it down to the local gun shop, j...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them
Replies: 34
Views: 45374

Re: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them

Seems like a woman's issue, so not really my problem I have been a member of this website for a long time, and there are a lot of threads that don't apply to me. Calibers that I don't reload, etc. When I see a post that isn't interesting to me, I just move on without comment, because I figure that ...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them
Replies: 34
Views: 45374

Re: Easy to fool or scare people but hard to un-fool or un-scare them

jeepnik wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:55 pm Wow, a newbie 41 posts schooling a long time member 34000+ posts on proper behavior. Possibly either a troll or a net nazi.


Madman4570 back perhaps?
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shout out for Freedom Arns customer service
Replies: 22
Views: 22162

Re: Shout out for Freedom Arns customer service

I need a 454 Casual in my life --- would probably only fire 45 Colt spec loads through it , -- but i love those revolvers !
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big bore sixgun back in the corral
Replies: 19
Views: 20716

Re: Big bore sixgun back in the corral

Got a long barrel .45 Colt version (not the Super obviously) --- I love the way it shoots --- unlike a snappy 44 mag though, this one reminds me of an M79 grenade launcher -- bloop- bloop - bloop -- when shooting at distance I just havent settled on how to carry the darn thing in an unobtrusive mann...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Ironsights
Replies: 5
Views: 7085

Re: Old Ironsights

The dodgy site performance has been a bit unsettling for the last year or so and possibly got a few folks to look elsewhere? --- ive been on here enjoying the content and fellowship since 2009 -- 17 years -- since i'm 54 now, thats a solid slice of life Maybe if there was a membership component - ob...
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...
Replies: 8
Views: 9541

Re: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...

LOL -- my favorite motorcycle is the H-D Fat Boy to this day --- when i got my first one n 1999, i have to admit to being a bit influenced by the movie :lol:
by Streetstar
Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock
Replies: 3
Views: 5033

Re: Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock

Now that i've put a few more rounds through this gun , i am seeing the metal folding sock as more of a liability than an asset if i actually had to use it in anger I would dare say if Iran decided to invade Norman OKlahoma, i would feel more comfortable with my Winchester (94, 30-30 ) -- zero drop a...
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 08, 2026 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win model 94 in 30/30 1896
Replies: 4
Views: 5892

Re: Win model 94 in 30/30 1896

All i see is a double picture of a piece of paper with some holes in it

where's the rifle pic? :D

respectfully - would love to see
by Streetstar
Wed Apr 08, 2026 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock
Replies: 3
Views: 5033

Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock

82 or 83 (182 series ) Mini 14 GB -- originally only LEO or govt /foreign military contract --- but they trickled out into the civilian world ------ now Ruger is making a modern repro The fact that there is a modern repro is what put this previously unfired outside of the factory (chamber condition ...
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoot what you are used to and live with.
Replies: 13
Views: 16778

Re: Shoot what you are used to and live with.

LOL-

I just watched this a couple of days ago myself ----
by Streetstar
Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blew my Uberti 1876 up
Replies: 44
Views: 85437

Re: Blew my Uberti 1876 up

The newish (2 or 3 years on the market now) - Garmin chronograph is a decent price and pretty bomb proof (no pun intended)

Im glad this wasnt worse for sure
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Officer's ACP
Replies: 12
Views: 2966

Re: The Officer's ACP

The Officers size is oddly my favorite size --- @2ndovc (Jason -- RIP ) and i actually messaged back and forth a couple of times about our affinity for the compact critters and i have no idea why i could shoot them better than full size versions. Many times we would message about 1omm's and not 45's...
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im done with Marlin lever .22's
Replies: 12
Views: 3912

Re: Im done with Marlin lever .22's

Awesome man ! Those things are sweet !
by Streetstar
Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got it sorted out.
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Re: Finally got it sorted out.

glad its running -- sad you had to spend 2 bills to get it that way, but hopefully will provide great service from now on !