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by Jeff Quinn
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Bulldog?
Replies: 17
Views: 4122

Re: Charter Bulldog?

I also wanted to ask if your other Bulldogs are capable of the kind of accuracy you reported in your review. Not necessary for defense, I know, but it would make it a lot of fun when I go out and shoot tin cans. I have not tested the new ones for accuracy, but they all seem to do better than I can ...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Bulldog?
Replies: 17
Views: 4122

Re: Charter Bulldog?

Jeff, are you talking about the 'Classic' model with the 3" barrel? I thought they weren't released yet. I've searched and can't find anyone selling them. That's the one. The production guns have sybthetic rubber grips, but other than that, it is like the old 44s. http://www.gunblast.com/image...
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating the Fourth of July
Replies: 18
Views: 2513

Re: Celebrating the Fourth of July

After breakfast we will read the entire Declaration of Independence. If the kids are still alive after this, we will go to the river and unload on some targets with the .22s and .22mags. No fireworks this year - too dry. Swimming, fishing, guns, BBQ, and cold beer for the over 21. Thomas Jefferson ...
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Bulldog?
Replies: 17
Views: 4122

Re: Charter Bulldog?

I not only liked the 44 Bulldog that I reviewed, I bought it, and also bought five of the new blued old style 44 Bulldogs a couple of months ago.

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating the Fourth of July
Replies: 18
Views: 2513

Re: Celebrating the Fourth of July

Please keep in mind that the Holiday is "Independence Day"
It is celebrated on the 4th day of July.
I will be shooting this:
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Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SXTrFXLBBo&feature=plcp

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you guys doing to prepare for ...
Replies: 72
Views: 5690

Re: What are you guys doing to prepare for ...

I am more concerned with the Dillon calendar than the Mayan calendar.

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by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOAT MAN, please send me an email...........
Replies: 1
Views: 812

GOAT MAN, please send me an email...........

If you still have that 629 for sale.

jeff@gunblast.com

Good to see you and your lovely bride in Tulsa!

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you have cancer, this can be lifesaving
Replies: 46
Views: 4979

Re: If you have cancer, this can be lifesaving

I would hope with all my heart that there is a common cure for cancer. that link is a ad to sell a book. I think if I knew how to cure cancer I'd publish that info everywhere. for free. I have to suspect that it's just a scam when I see the psyops advert lingo. You can find sales pitches exactly li...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Failed the smog test UPDATE
Replies: 29
Views: 2983

Re: Failed the smog test but...

I guess my old one wouldn't pass in many states. That's why I am proud to be a Tennessean!

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by Jeff Quinn
Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone use post sights with white lines or brass inserts?
Replies: 17
Views: 2734

Re: Anyone use post sights with white lines or brass inserts?

I really like the post front sights from Skinner, even the brass one works very well, and looks black when sighting in bright daylight through the rear aperature: Details here: http://www.gunblast.com/SkinnerSights.htm http://www.gunblast.com/images/SkinnerSights/DSC03162.JPG http://www.gunblast.com...
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms breakopen hand-cannons
Replies: 10
Views: 2245

Re: Freedom Arms breakopen hand-cannons

The FA is much more comfortable to shoot, for me at least, than the T/C pistols. Very accurate as well, even out past 600 yards.

Details here, with video, from June of 2008:
http://www.gunblast.com/FA-2008.htm


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by Jeff Quinn
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Motorcycle
Replies: 46
Views: 5925

Re: Favorite Motorcycle

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by Jeff Quinn
Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REM-MARLIN rumor..!
Replies: 24
Views: 4327

Re: REM-MARLIN rumor..!

I was at a Freedom Group event in South Carolina a couple of months ago, along with a few other writers. When it came comment time, I told the Remington folks that Marlin quality pretty much sucks. They admitted that it was a lot harder to make leverguns than they had anticipated. I think they are r...
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - new black powder substitute - Blackhorn 209?
Replies: 15
Views: 3784

Re: OT - new black powder substitute - Blackhorn 209?

I have not cleaned my main hunting muzzleloader in over 21 years. Still fires off perfectly every year. been using FFg black and Pyrodex for all these years. Ongoing experiment.
Details here:
http://www.gunblast.com/Muzzleloading.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The garden is alive!
Replies: 14
Views: 2776

Re: OT: The garden is alive!

Instead of Bush beans, you should plant Obama beans. They are chock-full of fertilizer! My taters and onions are doing really well, and the sweet corn is poking out of the ground. Still a bit early for cukes, peppers, maters, and beans here, but the plants are off to a good start in the greenhouse. ...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Extremely OT- help needed badly
Replies: 24
Views: 3325

Re: Extremely OT- help needed badly

I heard the same thing when my Mother was diagnosed with terminal Leukemia twenty-four years ago. The doctor was sobbing as he gave us the news that she would last no longer than three days. We were devastated. She was just 48 years old. We immediately got on our knees for some serious prayer, and M...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 86's in 45-90 "black powder only" Why?
Replies: 9
Views: 2263

Re: Win 86's in 45-90 "black powder only" Why?

At one of the SHOT Shows I asked a Browning representative about the same ‘warning’ on the Browning .40-65 WCF BPCR M1885. His response was that since SAAMI specs are not available and/or standardized for the so-called obsolete cartridges, it is the manufacturer's attempt to preclude/limit liabilit...
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2011 - Now with Pics !
Replies: 73
Views: 9016

Re: OT - Philippines 2011

Pick me up a few of those envelopes.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".
Replies: 101
Views: 13553

Re: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".

Thanks Gentlemen.

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".
Replies: 101
Views: 13553

Re: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".

Is it fit to take my six-year-old grandson?
We watch westerns together, and enjoy the shooting and such, but don't want him hearing mother $#%@^&! and such as that.

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - FELIZ NATAL
Replies: 5
Views: 1152

Re: OT - FELIZ NATAL

And a Fuzzy Navel to you as well, Jim!

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you thinking about for 2011?
Replies: 53
Views: 6740

Re: What are you thinking about for 2011?

I am shooting on of the Rossi Ranch Hands today, but for 2011, I definitely want one of the new 45 Colt New Frontier sixguns. Also a new 1911, the brand of which I cannot mention at this time. A new fighting shotgun. That new pocket-sized 9mm, the brand of which I cannot mention at this time. A S&am...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT WHO MAKES THE BEST QUAD
Replies: 18
Views: 4013

Re: OT WHO MAKES THE BEST QUAD

Best for what? It depends greatly upon what you want. I have a '96 Kawasaki 300 4x4 that has been fantastic. never a problem of any kind, and narrow enough and agile enough to go where I go. Some of the new machines are very large, which is fine if you are in the flatlands of Arkansas, but would not...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -gun safes
Replies: 11
Views: 1894

Re: OT -gun safes

I have owned, and do own, a few safes, but this is the only type that I will ever buy again:

http://www.gunblast.com/Pendleton.htm
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News from Paco..............
Replies: 22
Views: 2959

News from Paco..............

JEFF AND BOGE.... IF YOU CAN SPREAD THE WORD AND THANK ALL THAT WERE PRAYING FOR BARBARA... SHE CAME THROUGH THE OPERATION VERY WELL...THEY REPAIR A GREAT DEAL OF DAMAGE...IN THE PELVIC AREA AND REPLACED HER HIP.... SHE IS NOW GOING INTO THERAPY...SO SHE CAN WALK AGAIN. THIS POOR LADY HAS HAD TWO AN...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It bears repeating, don't talk to the police....
Replies: 40
Views: 6255

Re: It bears repeating, don't talk to the police....

I guess I screwed up bigtime today. I was talking with the Sheriff, and a few minutes later being fingerprinted by a jailer. Six full sets of prints! However, the prints were for the transfer of three suppressors, and me and the Sheriff were fondling the county's M-14 and AC-556 rifles. Those M-14s ...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Santa came early!
Replies: 11
Views: 1658

Re: Santa came early!

Cut Santa some slack. The ol' boy only comes once per year.
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midsouth has Hornady blemished bullets in stock again
Replies: 4
Views: 1544

Re: Midsouth has Hornady blemished bullets in stock again

.45colt wrote:Looks interesting, some great prices. ....Anyone every try these??
I have used a bunch of them. very good Hornady bullets, bulk packaged.

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hunting in Argentina
Replies: 7
Views: 1329

Re: OT: Hunting in Argentina

How did he get up on the guide's shoulder, and wasn't that pretty risky for the guide? :-)
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midsouth has Hornady blemished bullets in stock again
Replies: 4
Views: 1544

Midsouth has Hornady blemished bullets in stock again

from 20 caliber through 470, at good prices. Even have the poly-tipped levergun bullets, if you are into those.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/s ... 5&dept=Any

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hog Control
Replies: 16
Views: 3009

Re: Hog Control

Hog control?

When hogs are outlawed, only outlaws will have hogs!

Besides, I use the handlebar and throttle to control my hog! Wouldn't think of shooting it.
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gettysburg....
Replies: 13
Views: 2314

Re: gettysburg....

I stopped by there on my way up north to visit S&W, USFA, and Savage. Here in Tennessee, we have many battlefields from that war. Lots of good men fought and died, and many civilians homes were looted and the men-folk murdered. For ANYBODY interested at all in that war, I strongly suggest that y...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE on John Taffin
Replies: 19
Views: 3347

UPDATE on John Taffin

I just spoke with Dot. Had a heart problem, blood escaping from an artery at the heart. Surgery went very well. Five hours instead of the expected eight. Internal bleeding has stopped. Should be in the hospital for a few days. Send cards and letters to the house, and Dot will deliver. John Taffin 64...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Prayer request
Replies: 29
Views: 3248

Re: OT Prayer request

God bless him, and prayer requests are never "off topic" on this site.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chaparral lever guns?
Replies: 10
Views: 2237

Re: chaparral lever guns?

Some of the Chaparral guns were very good.
Some really sucked.
Seems that quality control was not paying attention.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - bad breech-plug seal not a good thing!
Replies: 13
Views: 4582

Re: OT - bad breech-plug seal not a good thing!

Here are the facts: Toby worked for Savage for several years, promoting the smokeless muzzleloader Model 10ML and its variants. Everything was going perfectly, until Savage had to fire Toby. Toby was very, very unhappy about that. One week later, the gun blew up. Toby said that he was firing the gun...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30
Replies: 45
Views: 10630

Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30

I like the concept. I have harder-hitting 30 caliber rifles, like the 308 and 30-06, but none are quite as handy as a Winchester Model 94 carbine. Buffalo Bore makes good products, and they thoroughly test their stuff before bringing to market. The sectional density is greater than a 150 or 170, and...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Replies: 43
Views: 10482

Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

C. Cash wrote:Thank you Jeff. I am not a pistol grip guy per say, but that whole gun just works for me.
Me too. Also, that grip is very comfortable when shooting. The curved pistol grip really helps to pull the rifle into the shoulder.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Replies: 43
Views: 10482

Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

I like it. Except for the pistol grip. It is a good looking gun and it is great to see a new rifle introduced to the market. I hope they have a long and prosperous run. Other than magazine capacity is there any practical benefit over, say, a guide gun in 45/70? It doesn't appear to have any ballist...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Replies: 43
Views: 10482

Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

Very interesting levergun. Here's the link to the review:
http://www.gunblast.com/Bighorn89.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever action varminter
Replies: 31
Views: 3862

Re: Lever action varminter

I like the 22-250 BLR.
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Cat Owners Are Cleverer - It is Official
Replies: 50
Views: 4152

Re: OT: Cat Owners Are Cleverer - It is Official

76/444 wrote:According to this study, what does five guard dogs and three barn cats,... make me?

:lol: 8) :lol:

Confused, secure in your manhood, but open to experimentation.

Jeff
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Cat Owners Are Cleverer - It is Official
Replies: 50
Views: 4152

Re: OT: Cat Owners Are Cleverer - It is Official

It could be that men who own cats seem to be more educated because they, like the animal that they own, are sometimes referred to as puzzies. That is not to say that because a man is educated that he is a puzzy. Far from it. It is not a cause and effect proposition. I know several manly men who are ...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31294

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

Old Savage wrote:They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain ... cause Clifton Clowers .....
And if old man Clowers had a fifty cal Barrett, no one would get past the base of that mountain.
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31294

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

Consistent with the outstanding reviews that he does on GunBlast, it's interesting to see that Jeff commented on the "hardware" -- and not on the "software"! :wink: Seriously Jeff, I enjoy your reviews -- keep 'em going! ( Although several of 'em have cost me a bunch of $$$$$......
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31294

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

Jeff is that a small lap top mounted on top of that scope. :shock: He's right, it's all in the smile :) That is the BORS device. Does just about everything but pull the trigger for you. I reviewed one back in 2008. Details here: http://www.gunblast.com/Barrett-BORS.htm http://www.gunblast.com/image...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine
Replies: 40
Views: 12395

Re: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine

The gun felt great. I like the feel of the pistol grip, and the relatively high comb made it painless to shoot. I do not know what loads they were. I shot some of the same ammo as everyone else, then Frank broke out some heavier loads, but I could tell no difference. The gun just did not hurt to sho...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31294

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

This girl has a distinct advantage. Her Daddy is Ronnie Barrett, and she owns her own gun store.

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by Jeff Quinn
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine
Replies: 40
Views: 12395

Re: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine

I got to fire one a few times the day before SHOT. It feels really good, and ringing the 100 yard steel offhand was easy for me, and I really do not see very well. Short video here:
http://www.gunblast.com/SHOT_2010_0.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taurus Gaucho? Update - New?????
Replies: 32
Views: 5568

Re: Taurus Gaucho?

I really like my Gaucho. I actually own one, and have fired a couple of others. I was impressed with the Gaucho, and bought mine back before they were so heavily discounted. Still, it was a lot of sixgun for the money. Most of the internet stuff that you read about any gun is just that....stuff. Wel...