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- Sun May 12, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 445
Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
Well, she's gone --- dropped her off at the 'smith friday and they have a backlog of work so i have a few weeks to contemplate sights, finishes, and anything else. thinking to myself -- what am i gaining with a novack lo-mount except being drift adjustable -- might put a fiber optic on the front and...
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 951
Re: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
. the relatively simple task of going out in the pouring rain at 3 a.m. to check livestock, pick off a predator or two without blinding flash or noise, come back inside, set the gun in the corner without a wipe-down, and crawl back in bed because my 16 hour workday starts in two hours, The ultimate...
- Thu May 09, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 889
Re: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...
I do the same, -- but for me, it is the needle noses i need the most -- and in the interest of redundancy, i still carry a folding knife too
- Thu May 09, 2024 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 951
- Thu May 09, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 951
Re: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
I like it -- you guys' want to see ugly, check out the POF Tombstone - LOL Im in the camp that would have to try the thing out before buying it, im not adventurous enough to take a leap of faith on that wild looking stock -- but my interests shift semi-annually and i try out new things If i had an o...
- Mon May 06, 2024 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 445
Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
I just looked up the Wiley Clapp GP-100 - the Novak sights look great on there
- Mon May 06, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The streak has ended !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 611
- Mon May 06, 2024 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 445
Colt .357 modifications suggestions
Last range trip, i felt a lot more lead spitting than i would like out of my trusty Colt Lawman Ive got a 'smith to tune it up and tighten it up but my mind wandered a bit and i thought --- if its going under the knife anyway -- may as well make some improvements Right now its a stock Colt Lawman (f...
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firearms News
- Replies: 9
- Views: 487
Re: Firearms News
New for 2025!
Inroducing - the T/CAR - 15 !!
Inroducing - the T/CAR - 15 !!
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody got four rounds of hunting ammunition...?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 497
Re: Anybody got four rounds of hunting ammunition...?
This story is out of Oklahoma so it has gotten a lot of local coverage
I feel for the guy and his family but man -- talk about a lack of situational awareness on the part of the detainee
I feel for the guy and his family but man -- talk about a lack of situational awareness on the part of the detainee
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1747
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
part of my current EDC -- i am more proficient with the Officer's 1911 than i am with a full size, any of my Glocks or P-series Sigs. been carrying it in a Galco belt slide on a non traditional Dynamis Alliance gun belt My well used and well loved DeLeon is always with me when im doing outdoorsy th...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1747
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
part of my current EDC -- i am more proficient with the Officer's 1911 than i am with a full size, any of my Glocks or P-series Sigs. been carrying it in a Galco belt slide on a non traditional Dynamis Alliance gun belt My well used and well loved DeLeon is always with me when im doing outdoorsy thi...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 803
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug, I'm betting you might like the 1911 in 10mm. I have an original issue Delta that's one of my favorites. Been kind of obsessed with the 10mm for years, but it seems like that obsession is getting away from me. I thought this was still an applicable thread for an update -- i finally bit the bul...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug, I'm betting you might like the 1911 in 10mm. I have an original issue Delta that's one of my favorites. Been kind of obsessed with the 10mm for years, but it seems like that obsession is getting away from me. I thought this was still an applicable thread for an update -- i finally bit the bul...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1131
Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Im a fan of our little feline friends too , Tutt. I lost the kitties in the first 2 pics within the last 3 years but they were my naptime companions for close to 15 years. The pic of the dog and the kitten i took at a customers home and it just reminded me that there is goodness all around us if we ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Movies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1560
Re: Old Movies
I had always loved movies like Casablanca but had only seen them on TV. My wife found Casablanca playing at a local theater and we we went to see it. It was a very different experience. That tear in her eye when she said goodbye at the airport was so much more powerful. I mostly love old movies bec...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3094
Re: Just one Blackhawk
7.5” new model Blackhawk - stainless in .45 colt
A revolver that can do almost anything in my eyes - and under any conditions
A revolver that can do almost anything in my eyes - and under any conditions
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7146
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
This thread got me re-thinking my shotgun choice for HD . I pulled out my 870 and put a few rounds through it and attempted to like it, but it still runs rough. Its a bone stock 870 with a mag extender and rifle sights. I do have one of the little Shockwaves but its hard to compare to something in a...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1995
Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
On the surface the dude was a productive member of society with a somewhat high-profile job
Could’ve just picked him up at work, but no
Could’ve just picked him up at work, but no
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5768
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
I’ve thought about this a lot. I would, without question, grab my .30-30 before any other rifle if I needed one for such serious circumstances. I’ve not seen the need to shoot 400-500 yards except to hit rocks on the side of the mountain at the Whittington Center. When I’m riding hard against the b...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
The other reason we had gone bumming around on Sunday, I got some good news from the oncologist late Saturday. All the tests from the bone marrow biopsy were finally back. No Cancer! The issue is not a severe problem and easily treatable. :D Thats great news! I get nervous when folks close to my ag...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pmDoug - Rub some bacon on it and I bet those pups will be impressed!Streetstar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm Dogs are not nearly as impressed as i imagined them being
LOL ! One of them has gotten plenty of bacon for sure in her lifetime !
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Jason - you've had a bit of time to ponder that longslide -- did you bite on it? This is the critter i was mentioning earlier in the thread= today was the day i met the gent who had this for sale realizing it may be a tad gauche to discuss numbers --- but paid $475 -- had to drive from OKC to Tulsa ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1599
Re: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
Sounds interesting --- but (and i'm not always one to think practically , buuuuuut ) there's just so many ways to load the 45/70 - i wouldnt see the need -- but "need" has got nothing to do with it, i know - paraphrasing movie Unforgiven Little Bill: I was building a house - I dont deserve...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
I like the thought of a 1911 10mm but recently saw a video of Bill Wilson talking to Ken Hackathorn about this very topic. He is not a fan of 1911s in 10mm (as well as not being a fan of any semi auto pistol chambered for it for that matter) saying the 10mm is too high pressured of a round that bea...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 421
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Bill that 'extra' you are carrying around is called a War Bag, it will allow you to not starve to death when it hits the fan! :lol: I gotta look into these new fangled holsters... My G23 still lives in the *** leather I made for it 30 years ago! War bag - yes - if my BF dips below 14% i am going to...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
My motorcycle riding buddy recently bought an RIA 1911 in 10mm. The first time out it became obvious that the ambidextrous safety contacted the knuckle of the trigger finger after a couple of shots, putting the gun out of action. I removed the right hand safety and the problem was resolved. It seem...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3705
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
:oops: The 10mm bug is real. There was an RIA (Armscor) in the gun case at my favorite dealership, secondhand for 175 less than a new one I went there yesterday, determined that if it was still there, I was going to take it home. I currently have a Glock 29 and 20. - Due to their light weight, they ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2300
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 618
Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Gentlemen, thank you very much for the help ! I already have the rifle at my local gunsmith's giving it the once over as it seems like a project worth following up on if prices on Gunbroker for good condition originals are any indication. It needs an operating rod, a magazine and a handguard -- oh -...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 618
Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Folks I have to say i am a bit befuddled at this old military rifle found when cleaning out a relatives house. I at first thought it was an SKS but then reconsidered as i thought it resembled an FN product last photo shows what looks to be a spring and some sort of gas ring just rattling around loos...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7146
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Streetstar, if I wasn't 75 and in better health I would be across the pond and enjoying a taste of freedom for sure, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the very kind offer. My internet friendship with Levergunners all over the world means more to me than I can express in words... Politics ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7146
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
[ The shotgun has not been used to repel boarders yet, but the backseat organization panels really got tested over the weekend when i went on a climbing/rappelling trip. Worked great, but observers stated it made the vehicle look too much like a "war wagon" or some LE type thing that woul...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6512
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
I love it dude! ……..the AR’s, rifle, handguns,mags,flashlight, knife…….. As we get older we get wiser, not necessarily smarter, but wiser. My suggestion is to buy an AR receiver new and have it registered as a handgun, then put a short barreled upper on it…..legal, for now anyway………..so do it befor...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member sign up issues?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2180
Re: New member sign up issues?
saw a similar thread on ARFCOM - most of the conversation there seemed to be about our site
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Any- ... 47-549473/
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Any- ... 47-549473/
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2300
Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house
That 66-8 is a mighty handsome article, Doug. Let us know how she shoots, and what you plan to load it with for serious purposes. Would like to load it with hardcast 158's at perhaps a sneeze above .38+P velocities --- dont like the extra steps to clean the cylinders after firing a steady diet of ....
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2300
Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house
The 66 got a little brother not too long ago - a 637 -- i actually wanted the exposed hammer on this one after having a 642 for a numbver of years Time to look for some Crimson Trace grips, and perhaps give the new gunsmith in town here in Moore OK some business installing stainless plugs in the &qu...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1359
Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Kind of a belated update --- for general purpose use, i have settled on the below configuration as my favorite For me it is a paper puncher, -- the .308 barrel is a heavy contour, but i wouldnt call it a bull barrell - maybe "light varmint"? -- but the rifle as sits is pretty darn heavy co...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7146
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
More tinkering around with my overlanding setup --- the shotgun fits in pretty well, although due to a seriously wrecked left shoulder im about to give up on the pumpers and look for a Beretta A300 Patrol model or a 1301 if i can find a deal on one The shotgun has not been used to repel boarders yet...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6512
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
Well Jim…..I know a guy who told me he would run from a guy who had a .22! 🤣…….. I feel fine with a 38 Smith 642 with a speed loader. …….but I can head shoot a person from the hip……but there’s little to no crime to speak of here. Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a ...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New hunting rifle.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1691
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .32 caliber j frame
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1165
Re: .32 caliber j frame
so you can have a spare when the first one stops making loud noises when you pull the trigger ?Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:36 pm
(But you can buy two Taurus 327s and have money left over for ammo at that price.)
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So...who is the actor ....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 931
Re: So...who is the actor ....
. LOL - today a 'liberal' told me I was by definition a 'racist' since I agreed with Trump as to Border Policy.... The connection to this thread...????? HERE is the guy I meant that Canadian cop reminded me of....(on the left)..... https://i0.wp.com/www.inthemoodforfilm.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range report - some new ones, some old ones
- Replies: 1
- Views: 282
Range report - some new ones, some old ones
Warning: no traditional levergun or revolver content -- but twas an icy night and i had cabin fever so i took some pistol caliber carbines and a couple of new pistols to the range to try out. I'll spare you the pics of the Glocks and their targets as they all look about the same and groups were unre...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1998
Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
So my two cents is that it was owned previously by a person who was not accustomed to single actions with heavy recoil. They tried chasing bullet strikes all over the paper I havent been shooting my more powerful stuff much lately -- and i consider a .357 Magnum pretty powerful ---- but a few night...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1989
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1295
Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
That looks older than the Remlin era
You might love those sites, who knows
You might love those sites, who knows
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6512
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a binary trigger along with a half dozen 30 round P mags in the back seat of the Jeep plus my 38 in my pocket and usually a 1911 in the cup holder. And your buddy with the Taurus…..he fired all five shots without a mechanical issue?...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6512
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
Anytime I travel more than about 10 miles I put a 10” Colt M4 with a binary trigger along with a half dozen 30 round P mags in the back seat of the Jeep plus my 38 in my pocket and usually a 1911 in the cup holder. And your buddy with the Taurus…..he fired all five shots without a mechanical issue?...