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- Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP Loads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 856
Re: 45 ACP Loads
I was going to do some shooting today to see if I could do better with the Unique load, but the weather has other ideas - blowing 30+ mph with a bit of rain now and again. That's the kind of weather I prefer for shootin' pistols; I can always blame the wind for me missin'.... (...course people don'...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Talk about being totally 'inclusive'...!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 293
Talk about being totally 'inclusive'...!!!!
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/0 ... quire-its/
Digital ID from birth for all citizens (not yet in the US, but I'm sure they want to bring it here too....)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/0 ... quire-its/
Digital ID from birth for all citizens (not yet in the US, but I'm sure they want to bring it here too....)
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article ...... Marlin 1894 Classic receives 2023 Editor's Choice Award
- Replies: 7
- Views: 578
Re: article ...... Marlin 1894 Classic receives 2023 Editor's Choice Award
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Agree on the "-20" cartridges.
Would like 45 Colt too...
Agree on the "-20" cartridges.
Would like 45 Colt too...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies - 'action' type
- Replies: 2
- Views: 207
Movies - 'action' type
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Interesting list but I like 'westerns' more - https://rumble.com/v4j4xx9-the-25-great ... -time.html
Interesting list but I like 'westerns' more - https://rumble.com/v4j4xx9-the-25-great ... -time.html
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 532
Re: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
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Except the Canadian part is not satire.
Trudeau is a cancer on society.
...but the Canadians elected him, just like 'we' allegedly elected Biden... So perhaps the problem is societal.
Except the Canadian part is not satire.
Trudeau is a cancer on society.
...but the Canadians elected him, just like 'we' allegedly elected Biden... So perhaps the problem is societal.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Canada is going full-fascist...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 746
Re: Canada is going full-fascist...
. I just think the irony of the Left accusing anyone on the Right as being a 'fascist' is hilarious... https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-speech-had-it-all-backward-fascist-democratic-party-trump-ideology-america-jan-6-democracy-11662161065 It is the DEMS who are the clear fascists... https://www.w...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:48 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Canada is going full-fascist...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 746
Canada is going full-fascist...
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ca ... r-BB1jR5o2
(of course my Liberal friends think that means they are voting 'conservative'... )
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ca ... r-BB1jR5o2
(of course my Liberal friends think that means they are voting 'conservative'... )
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 532
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheapie AR….
- Replies: 4
- Views: 464
Cheapie AR….
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But did pretty well…!
https://youtu.be/cHGtjx_2qbQ?si=z4PpSncnKUX824oE
Full-auto is a real torture test.
But did pretty well…!
https://youtu.be/cHGtjx_2qbQ?si=z4PpSncnKUX824oE
Full-auto is a real torture test.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1824
Re: First Guns for newbies
. Another interesting option for frail-handed people is the KelTec PMR-30 Pistol. Screenshot_20240313-095139-390.png Easy racking, very light weight, little recoil, and a bunch (30+1) of 22 WMR rounds. Not a CCW gun for most ( I'd do it, but then again I carried a Super Blackhawk for awhile :? ), bu...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 549
Re: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
. You should have Marbles send out a Bullseye rear sight for you to try. Both fast (like a ghost ring) AND accurate (like a peep). Compared to a regular 'open' sight (drawn in on the lower photo) you see MUCH more of your target that's not obscured (and even more is obscured by the high 'buckhorn' s...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5757
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
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Tactical Levergun writeup - the Marlin 1894 CST
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/gun-ma ... lever-gun/
Tactical Levergun writeup - the Marlin 1894 CST
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/gun-ma ... lever-gun/
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2778
Re: are Rossis getting better?
. The Marlin CST's are in fact 16.5" (measured mine yesterday)... https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/855/855591.jpg?imwidth=680 https://marlinusarifles.com/marlin-1894cst-lever-action-rifle-70438-357-magnum-16-5-laminate-black-stock-stainless-steel-finish-7-rds/ https://www.m...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1824
Re: First Guns for newbies
. One thing with revolvers is that there are manhy petite women who just don't have enough hand strength to fire one double-action, and the single-action use is awkward enough they need LOTS of practice. Also, one of the first things I teach a revolver owner is how to 'de-cock' a cocked revolver saf...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2778
Re: are Rossis getting better?
Well, I've been thinking about a 357 carbine for a while, and would prefer a 16" barrel for sure. I was looking at the 16" henry's but they seem to be non-existant. They pop up on gunbroker sometime, but they go for $1200 - $1500. The new marlins are at least $1200 and don't come with a 1...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1824
Re: First Guns for newbies
I had some friends who just had their first baby come to me for advice on a "home defense" gun. Knowing them I talked very seriously about taking a human life. Then I asked them to go home, think about it, talk about it, pray about it and get back with me. A couple days later they got wit...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old flattop
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4362
Re: Good old flattop
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A classic that is pretty hard to beat…!
A classic that is pretty hard to beat…!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1673
Re: I lost my willie
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“…People sometimes refer to animals as being 'dumb.' If 'dumb' leads to showing unfailing loyalty, unwavering love, and a dedication to please those they hold most important, then I hope we all can be blessed with a little less intelligence in our lives…”
So true.
“…People sometimes refer to animals as being 'dumb.' If 'dumb' leads to showing unfailing loyalty, unwavering love, and a dedication to please those they hold most important, then I hope we all can be blessed with a little less intelligence in our lives…”
So true.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2778
Re: are Rossis getting better?
I'd like to handle a current production Rossi side by side with the new GForce Huckleberry steel version. The Huckleberry is just a bit lower in price. I ordered one maybe 30 years ago in .44-40 when Interarms of Virginia was importing the Rossi brand. The gunshop owner in Medford and I were astoni...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 875
Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
. When I was a kid we lived in a rental in town, and my dad had put a down payment on an old farmhouse to use for a medical office, then promptly died, without life insurance. We got evicted within a week of his death for rent owed, moved to the old farmhouse, and widow mom worked herself to the bon...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1824
First Guns for newbies
. I have many patients who have had an ‘instance’ (ranging from burglary to rape) or just read the news, and decide to purchase a firearm. They often ask “what gun should I get?” I tell them that’s like a new golfer asking “What kind of golf club should I get?” - you kind of need more than one to pl...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Shooter training.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 586
New Shooter training.
. A few good videos: Handling a firearm - https://youtu.be/WOnjl0KC-s4?si=j7EVjU_bkXv9fr98 Sighting in - https://youtu.be/mDnBuX5APcA?si=9lZPlV5or2IB_xmG Basic rifle and pistol drills - https://youtu.be/-UWkBEWPPXs?si=uk6ztROcW31Im8W7 For skittish folks, especially females, the stuff by SheEquipsHer...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1472
Re: Whatever it takes.
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Matt did good.
Kind of disappointed in Kitty that she just stood there looking why the guy was crawling towards a gun; she should have either got in control of the gun and shot the guy or at least got the gun out of his reach.
Matt did good.
Kind of disappointed in Kitty that she just stood there looking why the guy was crawling towards a gun; she should have either got in control of the gun and shot the guy or at least got the gun out of his reach.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2778
Re: are Rossis getting better?
. Sixgun's quietly been tradin' in all his vintage Winchesters and Ballards for Rossi's, so they have been hard to find, but there's a few he hasn't bought up yet. Once he starts sellin' em off the market should open up. :D We have had bunches in our family and friends circle, mostly 2010's producti...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1673
Re: I lost my willie
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Sounds like a lucky horse you came along. Sounds like he gave you a bunch of good times in return.
Good deal, but still sad to come to an end.
Sounds like a lucky horse you came along. Sounds like he gave you a bunch of good times in return.
Good deal, but still sad to come to an end.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1584
Re: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
. Dunno but the Big Horn 89 in 500 S&W is a masterpiece. Big bucks but no figuring and guessing and hiring out machining... On the other hand.... sometimes the 'project' aspect is the fun part , so if your up to the challenge, go for it. You may well spend more money and certainly more time, tha...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 862
Re: 32-20 brass
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Thanks.
Starline site says out of stock but DiamondK says in stock.
Hope they are truthful.
If so I have some reloading to do this summer.
Thanks.
Starline site says out of stock but DiamondK says in stock.
Hope they are truthful.
If so I have some reloading to do this summer.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Amish' handgun sights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 512
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1926
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
I don't have to stay hidden.....I'll fall off the horse pretty quickly and be down in the grass anyway...Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:03 amI can handle Sharps rifles and revolvers fine. But I stay well hidden when seated on a horse, as it is just too hilarious a show.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rem/Marlin 336BL, 30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 569
Re: Rem/Marlin 336BL, 30-30
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Looks like your basic fun levergun to me...!
Looks like your basic fun levergun to me...!
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2814
Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?
I thought the patterns were impressive and that one group of 45s was pretty good too. Would have liked to see some 20-25 yard patterns. Could be a decent utility gun. I do not care if I never fire a 410 slug. Why would I want to if I can use a heavier, cheaper and better constructed 45? I remember ...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Top Break Revolvers - how about BOTTOM Break ones...?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 221
Top Break Revolvers - how about BOTTOM Break ones...?
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/webcont ... crJbo5kEnQ
Another Forgotten Weapons episode of interest...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/webcont ... crJbo5kEnQ
Another Forgotten Weapons episode of interest...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1900
Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun
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Yeah the neurostim units can work wonders. We usually at least fiddle with a dual channel external interferential unit for awhile too (Zynex NexWave in our case).
Yeah the neurostim units can work wonders. We usually at least fiddle with a dual channel external interferential unit for awhile too (Zynex NexWave in our case).
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1900
Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun
I had to laugh; another patient brought in a news clipping about that same pain doc; seems he did jail time for assaulting a spouse. Probably illegal for him to even touch a firearm...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1362
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
. I've been real happy with what started out as a 'Mystic' suppressor from LibertyCans, and they allowed a core upgrade to the 'Infiniti' which is capable of up to 300 Win Mag pressure levels - in a take-apart [easily cleaned] can . That is helpful if you shoot cast-lead, which I do in my threaded 3...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2065
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
. The 'collectible/investor value' would be one thing, and subject to model and version and scarcity and condition, but the 'would it be a nice and fun gun/shooter' issue is just a matter of if it is in safe condition and at least reasonably decent bore. So for THAT purpose I'd try to see if I could...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: forced gun insurance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 444
Re: forced gun insurance
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Yep. "Have you got your 'book insurance' updated.....???"
Wouldn't be surprised if they start requiring that too.
Yep. "Have you got your 'book insurance' updated.....???"
Wouldn't be surprised if they start requiring that too.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1362
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
. A 'NFA Trust' is when you create a group (family, business, etc.) that has possession of, and may use and transport, the suppressor or other NFA item. It was designed for businesses but families also can use it so members may share a suppressor. Of course because it makes things easier for the lab...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: forced gun insurance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 444
Re: forced gun insurance
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The underlying reason is to get a REGISTRY started, even if in the hands of the insurers; the government will just force them to release the information under threat of revoking their business license. (one reason the government shouldn't license businesses)
The underlying reason is to get a REGISTRY started, even if in the hands of the insurers; the government will just force them to release the information under threat of revoking their business license. (one reason the government shouldn't license businesses)
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 680
Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Unfortunately I think most U.S. citizens HAVE forgotten...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2161
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2161
Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
In the late 70s and early 80s I shot a lot. My most accurate Ruger was a stainless 7 1/2" SBH which surprised me on a number of occasions with 5 shot sub 4" groups off hand at 100 yards. I owned a lot fewer guns at that time which was likely a contributing factor. What kind of sights did ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 415
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
. I wear that Kydex outside the waistband because that firearm has a light on it and is pretty bulky and would be hard to deal with in an inside waistband holster. For a few extra bucks I got a bunch of attachments that allow the holster to be worn a bunch of different ways but so far I've just worn...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 945
Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....
Gettin' truck & trailer back they so a time-lapse sequence starting about 1:01 in. Thanks - I was looking at the wrong video. I'm amazed that the tractor didn't fall away; wouldn't the only thing holding it be the king pin...??? I'd think the twisting and stress put on it with a dangling semitr...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 415
Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
. I lost the little tension-adjustment screw from my Bravo Concealment kydex holster, and emailed them to order a replacement. Instead, they sent me FOUR pairs of the screws at no cost . 8) By the way their handgun-with-light holster has been GREAT, as it is nice to have the ability to handily holst...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Houston Church Shooting Video
- Replies: 0
- Views: 574
Houston Church Shooting Video
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Maybe some lessons to learn.
https://youtu.be/l7PZkWnbcsA?si=4g_j9s1TsosHhuiU
One officer (Garcia) wanted to close but evidently had a hesitant partner. OTOH look at the way she gripped her pistol...
It sounds like shots in a building must be hard to locate with all the echo.
Maybe some lessons to learn.
https://youtu.be/l7PZkWnbcsA?si=4g_j9s1TsosHhuiU
One officer (Garcia) wanted to close but evidently had a hesitant partner. OTOH look at the way she gripped her pistol...
It sounds like shots in a building must be hard to locate with all the echo.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PSA owner interview
- Replies: 0
- Views: 605
PSA owner interview
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https://youtu.be/CjbjkNROMkA
Impressive guy and company.
The PSA products I've bought have been flawless.
https://youtu.be/CjbjkNROMkA
Impressive guy and company.
The PSA products I've bought have been flawless.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 945
Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....
I didn't see how/if they actually rescued the trailer and tractor.
I would guess it would take a rather huge crane or winch.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: All the 'conspiracies' keep turning out to be REAL...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1410
Re: All the 'conspiracies' keep turning out to be REAL...
What was that fairly recent saying? I have to keep coming up with new conspiracy theories 'cause the old ones are turning out to be real!? :roll: Dan Bongino (great weekday podcast I listen to while commuting) says that all the time. He has a list of all the things that the left said were 'right wi...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2161
Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
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The 32-20 Buckeye Conversion a friend had was phenomenal with cast loads, and another had a 30 Carbine that was accurate with handloads (but the cartridge is evidently a pain to reload). I think the 32-20 is a 0.308" barrel so that may aid things.
The 32-20 Buckeye Conversion a friend had was phenomenal with cast loads, and another had a 30 Carbine that was accurate with handloads (but the cartridge is evidently a pain to reload). I think the 32-20 is a 0.308" barrel so that may aid things.