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by Poohgyrr
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RErelease of the 94 this year?
Replies: 12
Views: 2133

I keep hinting for the m92's as well.



:D
by Poohgyrr
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- COPS
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: OT- COPS

Andrew wrote: They caught the guy swimming across the river, keys still in pocket. Awesome. :D

And what are the odds this crook will pay to replace the car and whatever else burned up..........

Sometimes I wonder if retroactive abortion has its' good points....
by Poohgyrr
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry guys - I forgot (update 02/03/08)
Replies: 14
Views: 2291

Sounds like good quality family time... Congrats!

:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 25
Views: 3173

Our prayers and blessings........
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns shouldn't have a safety
Replies: 50
Views: 7249

J Miller wrote: As far as trading off Winchesters for Marlins I wouldn't. I'd figure out a way to get rid of the safety.
Joe
Yup, that's what I would prefer. I still have to swap out some rebounding hammers, and I PM'd Salvo.

Thanks.
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911 for L.E. need advise
Replies: 34
Views: 5527

Yup, the bottom line is good all around training is perhaps the most important part, right after the local politics (what do people believe, what's the budget and which cuts are most likely to be approved and least likely to make unwanted trouble, how do we get what we need without causing grief, et...
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns shouldn't have a safety
Replies: 50
Views: 7249

J Miller wrote:

B: Install a Clyde Ludwig safety replacement kit.

Works even better than the O-ring. Joe

Does he make something for Winchesters, or do I have to become enlightened and sell those delightful X bolt W Levers for Marlins?



:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns shouldn't have a safety
Replies: 50
Views: 7249

Rusty wrote:The best safety is between yer ears.

Oh oh. :shock:

Knew it. I'm in trouble now....
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911 for L.E. need advise
Replies: 34
Views: 5527

There are several across the country, contact the rangemaster at Tacoma PD, OR and see if they will share their study. And check over on the LE/Military section at http://forum.m1911.org/ It seems that some parts of the USA have heard 1911s are outdated and non PC. Other places understand 1911's are...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - California gold rush
Replies: 14
Views: 3006

Congrats! And speaking of the Gold Rush, did you hear the governator wants to shut down Sutter's Fort. Right where the whole thing started and a huge part of local & State history - and he wants to close it..... Sheesh - only a foreign hollywood liberal in Republican clothing would do this. I be...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A personal request for the forum
Replies: 67
Views: 12408

I like the shooting ranges and beaches a few hundred miles south, but my home is in Northern CA.

:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Instead of a lever or an EBR I got a
Replies: 25
Views: 4122

Those are classics and have been forever.

Ccograts!
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Hosting Drive
Replies: 42
Views: 7096

Done.



"Will work for ammo."
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hamilton Bowen on OutDoor Channel
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

That is a good show and worth keeping. I would like to have him build a 44 Special for me.
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you hang your rifle on the wall for display?
Replies: 18
Views: 3985

and a reproduction Charleville over my office door - which can't be seen except from my the inside of my office. Back when, an old girlfriend hung up one of her "people targets" (I forget what those targets are really called) on the inside of her office (family business) door. :wink: She ...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10949

:twisted: For myself, it always comes down to what can I get that I rally want for the same money?? So, for my own personal wants, I bought a tuned Tanker Garand in 7.62 and an 870P for what one AR would have cost here at that time. Since then, Levers. That Garand will empty clips ito an inch at 100...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much ammunition?
Replies: 50
Views: 7656

Hmmmm, not enough. I use to shoot twice a week and loaded enough to stay stocked for that. We just don't shoot like that anymore.

For any natural diaster around here (big flood or maybe an earthquake), we have enough to get us through, and for friends who partner up with us, and for barter.
by Poohgyrr
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45LC Puma Carbine and a +P round
Replies: 11
Views: 3284

I understand the Rossi made M92s are stronger than the M94/1894s.


This is pretty interesting

http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/ ... vergun.htm
by Poohgyrr
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun books question.
Replies: 12
Views: 2137

If you haven't seen this yet, there is a lot in here:

http://www.leverguns.com/articles/Default.htm
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOOD POLITICIANS !
Replies: 8
Views: 1677

Congrats on braggin rights! Glad someone has some common sense, 'cause some of it seems to be missing over here.. :wink:


Wanna trade senators?? We'll even give you two for any one of yours!

:twisted:

:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Open letter to all drivers, plus a prayer request
Replies: 23
Views: 3019

Prayers sent. Sounds like her life, and the lives of family & friends, are changed forever. Someone dies from an alcohol related crash about every fifteen minutes here in the USA. All day long, every day. If we add in all the other non-alcohol related crashes, it's about every twelve minutes. Th...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Marlin Cowboy to the range today (Target pic added)
Replies: 17
Views: 3049

I've seen a couple of those Cowboys in a local store and it was hard to walk away. Glad to hear they shoot as good as they look.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag
Replies: 66
Views: 13635

If I ever learn to reload I could then make this a moot point by increasing the load for the rifle...Correct? Handloading can definitely get us much better results, and there aren't many animals in North America that can't be taken with the proper .44 magnum load out of a rifle. That said, I think ...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Masonic mysteries
Replies: 34
Views: 5769

Shriners are Masons. And yup, driving the tiny cars and wearing funny hats is one of the "funner" things they do. Some of the more serious activities include the Hospitals, Clinics, and sponsoring medical research for Alzheimers. There are several Masonic organizations. The Shrine, Scottis...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My ""Special Order" Miroku EL
Replies: 17
Views: 2754

Re: My ""Special Order" Miroku EL

Mike D. wrote: Too much warm sun.
Hmmm. I hope the rest of the country doesn't end up thinking it's always 70 degrees here, with bikini clad young women runing all around.. :wink:

That rifle does look real good though, congrats. I like that stock.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ukiah, CA-the Scoop
Replies: 15
Views: 2303

Hey Tutt

Best on that position and I think we might have one or two near that area. They probably haven't seen this thread yet.


And yeah, I haven't dealt with them, but understand the pot growers can get dangerous if they see you.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 puma model 92 is it still holding up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1624

I don't have any first hand experience with them, but here is an article. Someone here will answer up soon.. :wink:

http://www.gunblast.com/Paco_Legacy_454.htm
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17341

If it is such a good organization, why all the secrecy? Some folks can explain things better than myself, and not to take away from the thread... For what it's worth, our temple building was completed in 1918, in plain sight right downtown on J Street. Two big signs out front and one is lit. We are...
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17341

Mike and Tycer, I'm not the Master, but don't believe he will mind if I extend a Welcome from Tehama Lodge #3, Sacramento, Grand Lodge of Ca. Let me know if you ever travel here and we'll be happy to show you around or just say hello. It might be interesting to attend other initiations, at your Lodg...
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideal short rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 6394

I think the ideal one is whichever I happen to have at the time. :wink:


Here is one favorite .44 EMF shorty rifle

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by Poohgyrr
Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 357 16"
Replies: 19
Views: 3613

Oh man. I've been going nuts trying to get money for one of the .45LCs. And now they're making a stainless .357 Trapper....

This is great news; I just have to work more extra overtime....
by Poohgyrr
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

Ysabel Kid wrote:Great idea!!! :D
:twisted:

Which part? The saw or the tailgating?


:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag
Replies: 66
Views: 13635

The state intended to get long guns into cops hands they would stand a better chance, its worked. The State did that? I'm jealous, and congrats. Good deal. Also, this brings up the whole pistol caliber vs rifle caliber thing. Some Depts have left the MP5s and switched completely over to .223s. I do...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24550

Here is a link to the range complex (ASR) itself: http://www.angelesranges.com/ There's a map on how to get there. Is this where we're talking about? I used to shoot at the Angeles Range in the '80s. Good place, and out in the country. They had a steel target on the handgun range too. I want to go ...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Off duty deputy shot
Replies: 27
Views: 3818

Convicted felon, so he has done time in prison. Prison is like college for crooks. Cops and felons recognize each other, that is a given. Even when we don't know one another personally, we still recognize what the other one is ("I think it is OK to rob regular good citizens" type of mental...
by Poohgyrr
Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 LC Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 10134

Rebel,

Thanks for the link, those long barrels don't look too bad. And I didn't know they made a 16" '73.....


A lot of good looking 45s here.....
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Mom is still the boss.....
Replies: 12
Views: 2136

I'll share this at work......

Two thumbs up for Mom (Mean Old Mother).


Hmmm. That boy can be upset if he wants, but I hope he didn't give Mom any backtalk................
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The CB GANGS all here!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Looks real nice, thanks for sharing.

Levers & wheelguns, can't go wrong.
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What were your first and second Levers??
Replies: 61
Views: 8030

What were your first and second Levers??

OK, it's too rainy, cold, and quiet to work outside, so......... My first Lever was a Daisy !! It's long gone somewhere in the past, and I don't remember the model. A tube of BB's was about two bits at the grocery store register back then. My first "real" rifle was a Wards Westernfield Lev...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about the Big Bore 94 in .375 Win
Replies: 17
Views: 3153

All this talk of the .375 reminded me of two on sale back about 1980. And I didn't get one! :cry:


And what's with all these bugs? It's cold and raining too hard for bugs.

:wink:
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So of all the modern new 1892s which one is the best?
Replies: 27
Views: 4781

I was thinking the presafety EMF. But, the only Browning I've seen was on a dealer's shelf about 15 years ago.........

There are some real nice 92s out there and I need more........
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag
Replies: 66
Views: 13635

Irish_Cop, Welcome to the forum, this place has a lot of real experience with Levers, and has corrected quite a few misunderstandings I used to have. Some articles that helped explained things to me are here: http://www.leverguns.com/articles/Default.htm I also carry a P220 on patrol in my beat, whi...
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: McPherson Update
Replies: 14
Views: 2502

Thank you for the update. Our prayers will continue.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who here uses a lever gun as their house gun?
Replies: 42
Views: 5829

:::talking about what all guns I have on the 'net ::: (neighbor is a meth user and burglar) ::: Grins, ummm yeah... We've had them for too nearby of neighbors as well..... And with this making a metal picture of a Browning .50 popping into in my mind, maybe my next thought was not quite off topic: ...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My Rossi Finally Reborn!
Replies: 41
Views: 6036

Re: Very nicely done!

, the Rossi technically stopped being a truck gun since moving from Maui to here back in September, but it is ready for the next ferry run back to MAUI for deer, pig, and goats! :D Growing up long ago, on the family ranch, there always was an old M94 30-30 in the truck. Here in town, we can't do th...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My Rossi Finally Reborn!
Replies: 41
Views: 6036

That is sharp!!! Congrats!
by Poohgyrr
Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who here uses a lever gun as their house gun?
Replies: 42
Views: 5829

Here in our local version of the town ghetto, I often have a 16" Lever in .45LC or .44 Special for myself. Nine or ten rounds of a good modern defense loading, with nose accuracy out to 25 yards standing, should work as well as it always has. And these are quieter than the 2" to 5" ho...
by Poohgyrr
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - HOW MANY CCW CARRY MORE THAN ONE?
Replies: 12
Views: 2511

Since they won't let me walk around town with a short Lever, here is one favorite combo that still works well.

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by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8702

We've gotten all of our dogs from the pound, or from other local homes where they had too many puppies or didn't want the dog and were not taking care of it either..... Haircuts can keep it short. Lots of small dogs have done well in our home with our kids. The dog's personality seems to be the deci...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin and Rem. and Cerberus, what will we really see?
Replies: 12
Views: 2553

Slim down Marlin's wood, and add models of classic styled Marlin Levers in what else - .35 Remington. I would like to see one of those combination packages - either a classic pump rifle/carbine or a traditional styled Lever, and a S&W wheelgun, in .357 or .44 Magnums. Remington & Marlin both...