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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: 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...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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...
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: 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 ...
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: 17
Views: 7766

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: 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 !
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 :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: 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...
by Streetstar
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? :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: 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 ...
by Streetstar
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 ----
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 !
by Streetstar
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 !
by Streetstar
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 ---
by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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

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by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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

Old Savage wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 11:36 am Get all the barrel lengths.

This is the way
by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 !
by Streetstar
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

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by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 --- ...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 ! :lol: :lol:

(He's probably okay)
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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 !!!
by Streetstar
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!
by Streetstar
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
by Streetstar
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...
by Streetstar
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 ...
by Streetstar
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...