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- Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If I had a ton of money I'd get this gun...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 160
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...
- Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ‘sideways Glock’ guys were right all along…!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 171
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...
- Fri Apr 10, 2026 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Beretta 92 Centurion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3299
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 ...
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 348
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...
- 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: 17
- Views: 7766
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 ...
- 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: 17
- Views: 7766
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shout out for Freedom Arns customer service
- Replies: 11
- Views: 463
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 !
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big bore sixgun back in the corral
- Replies: 12
- Views: 765
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...
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Ironsights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 338
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...
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 348
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 
- Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 245
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...
- Wed Apr 08, 2026 12:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win model 94 in 30/30 1896
- Replies: 4
- Views: 263
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?
respectfully - would love to see
where's the rifle pic?
respectfully - would love to see
- Wed Apr 08, 2026 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever, but at least has a wood stock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 245
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 ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot what you are used to and live with.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 339
Re: Shoot what you are used to and live with.
LOL-
I just watched this a couple of days ago myself ----
I just watched this a couple of days ago myself ----
- Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blew my Uberti 1876 up
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1472
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
Im glad this wasnt worse for sure
- Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Officer's ACP
- Replies: 12
- Views: 524
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...
- Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Im done with Marlin lever .22's
- Replies: 12
- Views: 643
Re: Im done with Marlin lever .22's
Awesome man ! Those things are sweet !
- Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally got it sorted out.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 342
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 !
- Sat Mar 28, 2026 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A couple of prayer requests if you will.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 763
Re: A couple of prayer requests if you will.
You have some prayers here Scott
I appreciate you , man ---
I appreciate you , man ---
- Sat Mar 28, 2026 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1476
Re: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
Awesome Griff ! Im currently single so you are giving me "Marriage goals" to think of ! My wife was the dimmest bulb on the Christmas Tree, (afterall, she married me), with an IQ that ranged up into the genius area. Her very first time shooting a gun was my Ruger 3-screw with .38Spls and ...
- Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1476
Re: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
Back in the early '90s, most cowboy action clubs were beginning to add a second sixgun into scenarios. In '93 while attending a gun show in Ft. Worth I found a 2nd Gen Colt SAA in .357 with a 7-½" bbl. My wife had been shooting 4-¾" model also in .357 and sharing it with our son. She'd al...
- Fri Mar 27, 2026 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Afraid you’ll get sued if you use a gun in self defense…?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4891
Re: Afraid you’ll get sued if you use a gun in self defense…?
like a lot of us -- i am more afraid of not being around to get sued in a self defense situation
We are winning - even if we get sued --- i can survive a few financial hardships ---- but dont want to got o jail thats for sure

We are winning - even if we get sued --- i can survive a few financial hardships ---- but dont want to got o jail thats for sure

- Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scope suggestions for .22 bolt gun?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1849
Re: Scope suggestions for .22 bolt gun?
got a pretty nice Redfield (formerly a LEupold "budget brand" supposedly ---- but only for the last 20 years or so ) in 2-7x with a 32 objective --- i would have preferred a 2x7x20 , to be a little lighter, but this scope was less than $100 from Academy Sports and is actually nice for the ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1639
Re: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special
some of the darn things still shoot pretty well with a pitted barrel --- but with a headspace issue i'd opt for getting it re-lined to preserve the integrity of gramps gun as close to possible
There are some things you cant put a logical price on -- its not a Ruger 10/22
There are some things you cant put a logical price on -- its not a Ruger 10/22
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little bragging
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2466
Re: A little bragging
This is the type of brag i love to see !
Very nice work -- and something i would be honored to display
Very nice work -- and something i would be honored to display
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1476
Re: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
This is the way
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 Today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2103
Re: 22 Today
Awesome ! I shoot quite a bit of .22's in my backyard too --- the 16 yard range setup i have is about right for me with pistols Sooting a different Ruger, the MK4 predominately but would love to have another Single Six --- the last time i purchased one -and it didnt seem that long ago -- blued with ...
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: count on me for oddities
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1814
Re: count on me for oddities
Man
I would have loved to have that Savage setup when i was a lad --- probably would have worn the 410 barrel 90% of the time
I would have loved to have that Savage setup when i was a lad --- probably would have worn the 410 barrel 90% of the time
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2587
Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
I do not want to be shot with anything. Back about a year or so after High School, a friend got shot in the neck with a pellet gun. He survived, but he had a bad scar and the pellet ended up going down a vein and lodging in his heart in one of the ventricles. His younger brother was playing with th...
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2587
Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
Generally these days its "old" Glocks ---- a Gen 2 G19 or a G26 , but with a backup 15 round mag -- if i need a NY reload, its a J frame in the pocket . I know people generally dont like the aesthetics of the Glocks but the Gen 2's are smooth , unobtrusive for their bulk and most important...
- Tue Mar 17, 2026 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 11170
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
pretty glitchy still
- Tue Mar 17, 2026 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4050
Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
Yesterday plinking with my .22 in the backyard and doing some informal tests of 2 new silencers on my 6920 and MP-5 --- my informal range is only 20 yards - but good enough to get a baseline zero on the new Redfield 2x7 on the .22 - its a dedicated 1:16 twist DPMS .22 upper https://i.imgur.com/71jeu...
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3038
Re: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
How does that shorty work? (As far as does it offer a good amount of sound suppression?) Kid, mine works awesome with a carbine --- the pistol it is pictured on is still a bit rowdy --- i guess because pistols are naturally a bit louder in general so the sound suppression is likely the same But i w...
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi R95 “Triple Black” 44 Mag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4580
Re: Rossi R95 “Triple Black” 44 Mag
The rifle and suppressor are now in my custody. I’ll probably just leave it a 16” Looks a bit gangly with the suppressor, but overall not unwieldy. IMG_4352.jpeg IMG_4351.jpeg Pretty cool trio you have there ! Looking forward to seeing how the new carbine looks with the regular stained wood !
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3038
Re: Suppressor Extremes (tiny and not)
Pretty cool
Until then i thought my Banish .22 K was the shortest out there at 3.25" -- but its rimfire not centerfire


Until then i thought my Banish .22 K was the shortest out there at 3.25" -- but its rimfire not centerfire


- Fri Mar 06, 2026 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stay strapped boys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8534
Re: Stay strapped boys.
Like any of us -- hoping not to need any of it, but have been carrying the John Wick wish list as of late (in the vehicle) --- albeit not as trick or commercialized as the movie semi-auto high cap 9mil on me, -- carbine and a scattergun The quote -- "Mr Wick ------- Do enjoy your party " a...
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back to carry positions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9215
Re: Back to carry positions
I dont do appendix either -- have experimented with it and it is comfortable enough, even when driving but i either pocket carry or just carry OWB -- Oklahoma is constitutional carry and in the places i usually go, no one seems to bat an eye if they spy my pistol peeking out from under my short --- ...
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9480
Re: Being Deaf Activities
I am dealing with an ear infection now as well - blew out my eardrum in the service 3 decades ago and it has become subsequently easier and easier to perforate it now and seems to always be in a state of healing But it has occurred to me that if i get too much more hearing loss --- any of my activit...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Robert Duvall Crossed The Great Divide
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11223
Re: Robert Duvall Crossed The Great Divide
Boo Radley gets to rest at last RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I feel like his best was in "Lonesome Dove", but he really did do a lot of stuff over the years, like "Lucky Ned Pepper" in True Grit and Boo Radley in "To kill a Mockingbird". I loved him in "Apocalypse Now". An...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Canadian 'Assault Weapons' - ( includes the Ruger No1 )
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2379
Re: Canadian 'Assault Weapons' - ( includes the Ruger No1 )
I had a 45/70 #1
It definitely assaulted my shoulder !
I foolishly sold it after shoulder surgery but wish i had it back now
It definitely assaulted my shoulder !
I foolishly sold it after shoulder surgery but wish i had it back now
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12225
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
never got into it that deep Currently have a Glock with a TLR-1 on the nightstand - but nothing completely "undercovers" -- its bad enough rolling over in my sleep and being jabbed in the back by the Vizio TV remote - much less a compact handgun -- Also wouldnt want any of my silly canines...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mexico is on fire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5051
Re: Mexico is on fire
Prayers up for Sammy Hagar and his Cabo San Lucas crew !
(He's probably okay)
(He's probably okay)
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry guns and size
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14543
Re: Carry guns and size
That’s true. I’m six four and 260. But I also look like a cop. 5'8 and -- currently overweight -- but 210 at my peak with a "gym physique" and a short haircut that has been a carryover from my military time to this day --- Up until i was about 50ish i always was mistaken for a police offi...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1,003 rounds later
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8193
Re: 1,003 rounds later
Last year I wanted a SAA size revolver that I could carry daily. Brian Pearce’s recommendation was a late production USFA Rodeo. So I found this one and today I went over a thousand rounds. I saw that video on "Perfect Packin' Pistols " too ! (with appropriate homage to Taffin) Geez -- i ...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6080
Re: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
-- darn -- thats all i got
nice score !!!
nice score !!!
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11092
Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
jkbrea wrote: ↑Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:46 am This commercial was pretty good! If this link doesn't work search their Superbowl commercial
https://youtube.com/shorts/_zFMvuSH5Aw? ... rNmbmNIZNG
Awesome commercial! Thx for the link!
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4259
Re: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
Since you posted this , i have subscribed to their site and watched several of their videos, to include the 45/70 vid — wish i had my old JM Guide Gun back
Good bunch of dudes and a lot of solid entertainment
Good bunch of dudes and a lot of solid entertainment
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is an interesting patent date…. From Soldier of Fortune magazine.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2944
Re: This is an interesting patent date…. From Soldier of Fortune magazine.
Wow ! I had no idea that magazine was even around anymore -- curious if its still in print or only online editions. Be fun to pick up a fresh copy for old time's sake Used to read it when i was a nerdy teenager --- as the Aerosmith song said "Was a high school loser never made it with the ladie...
- Fri Jan 30, 2026 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I got swindled
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4229
Re: I think I got swindled
Kel Tec is enough of a stand up company that they will make this better In the future -- i would say --- that $147 would be better off putting towards just buying a Glock 42, 43, 26 or whatever -- (bought a 42 not long ago - the 380 model -- $300 --- not a stoppage over 200 rounds - the slide looks ...
- Fri Jan 30, 2026 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back home in Texas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10288
Re: Back home in Texas
Did you have to brave the crowds at the nudey book and naughty underwear establishment that was on that side road just inside the TX border? In Oklahoma, we only allow casino's, poor road maintenance and a 49th education percenatile --- (i still think those #'s are biased ) === but we dont allow sk...