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- Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What I Carry The Colt In
- Replies: 5
- Views: 658
What I Carry The Colt In
I've had a couple of posters athere ask "what do you carry that SAA in?" I have cowboy rigs that were custom made by Tinsleep but what I use for everyday is a copy of a holster that came with an 1894 CFSS. It carries the revolver very high and tight against the body. The original got too f...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2908
Re: COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED
All SAAs had that screw to begin with. Colt changed it to the cross-pin latch about the middle of the 1890s. Didn't all happen at once as they used up the parts on hand. Even though the model 77 had the latch in 1877 they didn't use it on the SAA for another decade or so. Fond memories of cheap SAAs...
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "If You Want to Talk to God............."
- Replies: 5
- Views: 757
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pedal power
- Replies: 125
- Views: 9368
Re: Pedal power
Cool bikes bro. There was a time when this old fat man rode 7 miles a day on a balloon tired single speed. I think I still have the frame and forks for that bike which I got for Christmas when I was 8. Had a motor on it at one time. Thanks for the call man.
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2908
COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED
This is my Colt SAA 45 that was made in 1927. I haven't lettered it yet but am sure it has newer than original nickel. Well done though. It has a shiny bore, tight action and shoots really good. https://i.imgur.com/bk5qYKw.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/9wI6G4M.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/jkhJ1EB.jpg?1 htt...
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member from Maine
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1560
Re: New member from Maine
Osiyo from the Cherokee Nation.
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 7834
Re: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?
For many years I carried a Colt Cobra. Shot it very little but did shoot it's near twin Detective Special a lot, even qualifying with it. About a year ago I bought a Kimber 4 inch 1911 in 45 ACP of course as I, like lastmohechan used to shoot IPSC so when it matters a lot I opt for what I am comfort...
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5368
Re: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
Hi there Montana22. Sounds like a great project. I had a 50 Express that was built on a Browning 71 action with an original Winchester barrel. I couldn't get it to group worth a flip so I traded it for a really good 73. I have a Browning 86 SRC, in 45-70 of course but mine has the barrel cut off 3 i...
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From Colt
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4343
Re: From Colt
Here’s one to look at, ponder. It is not possible to get that case out of the gun with the recoil shield attached to the primer/cartridge case. Can't happen. The little bugger is staked in place with a tool that comes in through the barrel or through the threaded hole where the barrel goes. Colt do...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers Needed
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2785
Prayers Needed
As some of you know I lost my oldest son to pancreatic cancer just over 3 months ago. He was 53 and a Navy vet. Well, Friday my next oldest was killed in a traffic wreck. Of course I'm devastated. He has 3 older boys and couple of younger ones, 5 year old girl and 6 year old boy. He has done a terri...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reincarnation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 606
Re: Reincarnation
Good 'un Jim.
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1764
Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.
Now that right there is purty. No kidding John, that is a fine looking shooter. Can't imagine anyone so armed going hungry.
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3D steroscope viewer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 508
Re: 3D steroscope viewer
There used to be a couple of those things around here somewhere maybe left over from old family. Fun for me but kids just don't appreciate such.
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage guns
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5257
Re: Vintage guns
It's no secret that I love old SAAs. Especially COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTERs which is the caliber mark for 44-40. I've had the etched panel guns but I like the roll mark which started in 1890. I have 6 of them. The oldest is from 1894: https://i.imgur.com/pcqXci6.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/iXZuSXF.jpg?...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Ranger Joe Sitter
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2024
Re: Texas Ranger Joe Sitter
No Scott, thank you for sharing with us. I just love tales of the old west.
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How`s your lawn looking
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3018
Re: How`s your lawn looking
That's a cool old tractor Lenn. We haven't had to water yet and the lawn is beautiful right now. Here you never know what will come. It can be a total drought until October or maybe we'll get a little rain but n mostly it will come in thunderstorms with severe weather cautions. Like you, I've not ri...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading BP Shotshells
- Replies: 6
- Views: 754
Re: Loading BP Shotshells
As a young man (12) I had the privilege of hunting with an old gentleman and his father-in-law who kept a pair of very good English Pointers and we hunted a lot. I remember them seeking out black powder shells when they could find them as they considered them to give superior patterns. Anyone else r...
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading BP Shotshells
- Replies: 6
- Views: 754
Re: Loading BP Shotshells
You're killin' me Griff. I so need to shoot a cowboy match and I normally shoot all black. I solved the shotgun primer situation by buying a dozen boxes of brass hulls that use large pistol primers. 60 grains of ffg and an ounce of 7 1/2s or narfs as Nath would say. Gettin' this old is just no fun a...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873 in .44 Special
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6729
Re: 1873 in .44 Special
https://i.imgur.com/7oO1MfZ.jpg?1 My old 73 in 44WCF of course but if you use your imagination you can tell all the SRCs were full blue. Well, unless they were special order. The guy I got it from said it's a wall hanger but I've killed a decent buck with it. I did replace the links with a new set ...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I had a nice visit with M. M. Wright today!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 801
Re: I had a nice visit with M. M. Wright today!
We had a great time! I would have wished for more range time but we got to explore my loading room, one of my safes and got in a little visiting. Thanks for coming Jim.
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7046
Re: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
Gorgeous rifle Kirk. Thanks for posting and come on range report. What size did the barrel slug? Is the mold coming a thousandths or so oversize?
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3821
Re: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
Absolute minimum would be two Marlins, 39 and 1895 GS. And two 99's in 22-250 and 30-06. I have the Marlins but have never really been enamored of the Savage 99. But it's the only lever gun offered in a descent varmit round or my go to caliber 30-06. If you don't like the 99 then get a BLR. They ev...
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: frog lube
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3863
Re: frog lube
Back when I shot IPSC my lube of choice was BreakFree but now that I shoot more black than all else the choice is Ballistol. 10:1 with water for cleaning and straight as a lube/preservative. Oh I use a little Hoppe's on my rifles for smokeless.
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12154
Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
BLR 308 and the 165 grain Sierra. My old BLR was made in Belgium and has little bluing left on it but it still shoots little bitty groups with it's Redfield 2.5X scope with a post reticle. I'll never need to stop a Grizzly and if I want to take a Bison I have a Winchester 1886 in 45-90.
- Mon May 31, 2021 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New powder horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1880
Re: New powder horn
Nice horns guys.
- Mon May 31, 2021 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Classic Fighting Handguns
- Replies: 117
- Views: 10086
Re: Classic Fighting Handguns
Yes to all the IPSC stuff and I shot against all those guys. I even remember once at Fayetteville beating Ross because they had a stop plate about the size of a half dollar and my forte was hitting small targets. My usual shooter was built by Frank Pachmayr. Now I carry a 4 inch Kimber 45, love it. ...
- Thu May 27, 2021 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Classic Fighting Handguns
- Replies: 117
- Views: 10086
Re: Classic Fighting Handguns
Let's see Jim, since I shot IPSC in NE Oklahoma and NW Arkansas for several years in the late 70s and early 80s I guess I'll pick the Colt 1911A1 first and the S&W 1917 second as I really liked the revolver class. As a youngster well teenager, (barely) I got into Cap and Ball and shot it with a ...
- Wed May 26, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in the Hospital
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5300
Re: Back in the Hospital
Prayers up!
- Tue May 25, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Bullets for a 44 Big Boy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3004
Re: Cast Bullets for a 44 Big Boy
I like the Lee Factory Crimp die because it virtually eliminates the possibility of having a bullet set back inside the case thus raising pressure to who knows what. I consider that a problem with tubular magazines but you can eliminate that by just using black powder. I do both.
- Tue May 25, 2021 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Troopers complaining
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1571
Re: Troopers complaining
And at Fort Carson Colorado in 1961 our sergeant demonstrated the M-1 Garand's recoil by taking it on the chin. The same sergeant kicked a 'cruit in the head for turning around along with a loaded Garand pointed where he was looking when his name was called. Oh, he was shooting from a fox hole.
- Tue May 25, 2021 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dixie gun works
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2734
Re: Dixie gun works
https://i.imgur.com/ZP2QwZQ.jpg?1 This what you're wanting bro? Of course this one says Colt on it but it's a 2nd gen that I got off the SASS Classifieds. 006 has one he might give you if you ask him but it's an old crusty one. I've shot this one a few times and it seems very small to handle but I ...
- Sun May 23, 2021 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pics of a couple of recent acquisitions...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2265
Re: Pics of a couple of recent acquisitions...
That 71 is special and I congratulate you on it's acquisition but man that 58 is the princess of cool. I've owned a couple and only let them get away to brother LEOS. A retired state trooper friend still has one that is "as new" but of course it will be under his coffins pillow.
- Sun May 23, 2021 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .41 Colt SAA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1179
Re: .41 Colt SAA
I have a Bisley in 41 too and it has a 38-40 cylinder to go with it. If I can ever find it again. It's lost somewhere in all this junk I'm surrounded with. Besides, just look at all the fun I've had getting this thing to shoot just pretty good.
- Sat May 22, 2021 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .41 Colt SAA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1179
.41 Colt SAA
https://i.imgur.com/1AwcWvX.jpg?1 Discovered this pic of and old,1900, SAA with a target I fired last summer using the hollow base Lyman bullet sized .388 and lubed with SPG over a case full of ffg Goex. (Hey, it's what was open.) Distance was sorta 15 yards and a 2 hand hold. Okay, Weaver stance. ...
- Mon May 17, 2021 5:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I appreciate the friends I have on Leverguns!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2647
Re: I appreciate the friends I have on Leverguns!
+1 to what Tutt said!
- Sun May 16, 2021 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Ruger came home with me today.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2318
Re: Another Ruger came home with me today.
Good lookin' Rooger sir. I've had a few Vaqueros in 44-40 and they all shot decent groups. You're more likely to have problems with Colt when it comes to mismatched chamber throats. That Ruger will have .429 groove diameter so all you have to do is be sure your chamber throats are correct. Just my e...
- Mon May 10, 2021 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44-40 BP reloading
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4327
Re: .44-40 BP reloading
I often use a drop tube when loading my larger black powder rifle cartridges like 45-70 and 45-90 but don't regularly use it with my 44-40 stuff. Oh I have and I think it makes for less fouling but most of my 44-40 is for SASS and it's just too much trouble especially when you consider that it just ...
- Sun May 09, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44-40 BP reloading
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4327
Re: .44-40 BP reloading
Most of the time I just let the bullet give me about .1 inch compression. This is with my 20:1 cast bullets sized .429. It's the biggest bullet that will chamber in my Colts and even then I must use Starline or Winchester brass. If I were just loading for my 73s I would use bigger bullets. Now I hav...
- Wed May 05, 2021 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old auto vacuum fan
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2202
Re: Old auto vacuum fan
I had a BSA with intermittent lights once. I think those were Lucas or maybe Smith. Best limey bike I had was a Norton Combat Commando. I still have fond memories of that sucker after I took the Amals off it and substituted a single Mikuni.
- Wed May 05, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3998
Re: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
I remember that the Ford 60s ran a separate class from the Offies. I've driven a midget with a Ford 60 in it but never got to "put on" an Offie. Yeah, getting in a midget was like putting on a tight boot. And you go to the far end of the straight, it comes to you. There was a Farmall overh...
- Wed May 05, 2021 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old auto vacuum fan
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2202
Re: Old auto vacuum fan
Those were useful as defrosters as long as you weren't pulling a hill where you needed all your vacuum just to make it up. Wipers were the same. You had to let off the gas to get a swipe across the windshield. Very interesting.
- Mon May 03, 2021 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ordered a new Winchester '73
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2337
Re: Ordered a new Winchester '73
Congratulations sir, beautiful rifle. I bought the Miroku/Winchester SRC in 44-40, put a tang sight on it and really like it but, like my original from 1896, the groove diameter is .431 so I'm out of luck for jacketed bullets and the loads for it won't chamber in my Colts.
- Mon May 03, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3998
Re: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
My buddies brother went to the Navy and left his old flathead ford race car sitting in the weeds behind the house so me and buddy drug it out and got it running. This was about 1955. We drug it to the track and bought a can of Methanol to pour in it and signed in as the brother in the Navy. We took ...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF original Loads
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4040
Re: 33 WCF original Loads
Did Turnbull do your Case Colors? Beautiful 86 sir.
- Sat May 01, 2021 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made in the USSR.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2782
Re: Made in the USSR.
Oh that's gorgeous!
- Sat May 01, 2021 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3998
Re: Car Stuff from Long Ago and Far Away in Another Time
Jim T.; I have a '41 Mercury coupe on the rotisserie right now. Actually it's been there for going on to 10 years. Wish I still had a flathead to go in it but it will get a 5.0 Lincoln drivetrain. That is if I live long enough to finish it.
- Sat May 01, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wish me luck, boys
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5083
Re: Wish me luck, boys
Prayers up!
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Southern Are You?"
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10334
Re: How Southern Are You?"
35! I really like gizzards, they are served in the convenience store delis around here but I don't care for chicken livers, I've eaten them but I prefer gizzards. Souse or head cheese as we call it is really good stuff and my Daddy always wanted me to not head shoot squirrels as he liked the brains....
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 250-3000 loads faster than expected
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1658
Re: 250-3000 loads faster than expected
I would have to look up the weight but I remember the best powder in my 99, 250 was IMR 4064. I'm sure I pushed it too far trying to get 3000 fps. Next time I'm in the loading room I'll look up the load. Oh, they were 87 grain Sierras. I still remember that much.
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt Navy for sale
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1944
Re: Colt Navy for sale
Recently sold an 1860 Army in like condition. Not as rare as the Navy but I would guess that it will bring in the 1800 to 2000 dollar range.