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by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Blatant political gaslighting and slander
Replies: 4
Views: 319

Re: Blatant political gaslighting and slander

Grizz wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:01 pm satan is a liar and the father of it..... the liars are the servants of satan...... this isn't hard to understand, it's in the Book
+ infinity
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: When they defeat Trump (and I worry they will)...
Replies: 10
Views: 541

Re: When they defeat Trump (and I worry they will)...

The Dem's certainly have positioned things so they are running against Trump. They need him to bring out their base - who is not enthusiastic about Biden or Harris - and to capture independents and the brain-addled suburban Moms. But their strategy looks like it might be backfiring on them. I am sti...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357
Replies: 8
Views: 617

Re: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357

Very nice!

I really like the darker stain on that holster. It looks a lot better. I may have to do that on a few holsters myself. :D

So, probably a silly question, but I imagine you have to remove the barrel first before using the FC cutter, right?
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Schofield brass
Replies: 2
Views: 293

Re: .45 Schofield brass

Old No7 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:03 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:57 pm ...500 pieces of brand-spanking new Starline .45 Schofield brass. Should last me forever.
With the long hours you work, plus the "high" (ha!) number of rounds you put downrange each year -- yeah, I'd say you're right!

Have fun!

Old No7
Oh sure, rub it in! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report - some new ones, some old ones
Replies: 1
Views: 262

Re: Range report - some new ones, some old ones

Before pic with the weird quad rail - and the footie pic is an ode to @Ysabel Kid :lol: https://i.imgur.com/aO3jjuKl.jpg Now we're talking! :lol: Thanks for the great range report. I so badly need to get out for a mental break, but I've been dealing with constant work issues. Darn global warming fr...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 caliber j frame
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: .32 caliber j frame

And why stop at the .32 H&R Mag when they could have chambered it in .327 Federal Mag which can handle the .32 H&R Mag?
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Schofield brass
Replies: 2
Views: 293

.45 Schofield brass

Well Fellas (and Lady) - I finally received a backorder - from February of last year - of 500 pieces of brand-spanking new Starline .45 Schofield brass. Should last me forever. I actually had two backorders with them and they called to see if I wanted both. :oops: Only took one; figured others had b...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Replies: 10
Views: 763

Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"

Streetstar wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:17 am Lol :lol: I was expecting the worst
Me too! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 777

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

I used one to clean blackpowder revolvers after disassembling them. Run them through a few 5 minute cycles then it makes cleaning them a whole lot easier. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 623

Re: New shotgun

Nath wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:59 pm
Old No7 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:25 am Awesome story and pic Nath!

So... How do you prepare the crows??? :wink:

Old No7
Fox's and worms like them eu naturel...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Where did they come up with "1854"? the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold! here's some more info from American Rifleman https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/i-have-this-old-gun-new-have...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 682

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Old No7 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:21 am
Ysabel Kid wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:53 pm Other than wearing that darn blue-belly uniform... :wink: :lol:
Um, WE WON! Still a sore loser? :wink:

Old No7
Who, me? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 682

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:38 am You Hubbard boys make quite a picturesque pair.
Other than wearing that darn blue-belly uniform... :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

The cold didn't used to bother me, but anymore my tolerance is becoming less and less. Can't wait for a warm sunny day. jb 8) Same, Jason. The older I get the more the damp & cold of southern winters hurts my joints. At this point I would rather take colder and drier. We've still goy sub-freezi...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

hfcable wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:32 pm
Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:17 pm Where did they come up with "1854"?
the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think
My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle

Sounds cool! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 623

Re: New shotgun

Very nice, Nath! That is a bit over $400 USD here, and that's a great deal for a semi-auto. Y2K's first pump shotgun was a Hatsan "Escort" in 20 gauge, and its a great little shotgun (though he outgrew it fast). :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 682

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Excellent job Darryl! :D

You know me and Bowie knives. I can't resist them!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: better late then never
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Re: better late then never

Been there. Sometimes life just gets in the way!

Well, usually work does anyway! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sweet,brave kid
Replies: 2
Views: 359

Re: Sweet,brave kid

Thanks for sharing that story, Bill. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

jeepnik wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:02 pm A perfect example of why many city folks should not be allowed out of their condos.
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:40 am I should add that he died of old age not because he favoured the Colt.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 310 kit for .38 Special
Replies: 15
Views: 1031

Re: 310 kit for .38 Special

The old loading tools are so cool! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:10 pm It happens to all of us. Glad nobody was hurt.
+1

After making everyone was okay, my immediate concern would be what would happen to me when my wife got home! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

I would love one too! Did they commercialize it?
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather humor
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Re: Weather humor

:lol: :lol: :lol:

So true!!!

I fled that stuff almost 30 years ago. Don't need it trying to find me every few years!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3015

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

All of the sudden my medical challenges seem... less challenging. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Bill, I wish you luck and will say a prayer for you!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1075

Re: Quick zero check.

Don't be jealous J, you can do a lot more than me! They are planning on banning lead shot....so I bought plenty! Right you are, Nath. I can still do more than a lot of my fellow countrymen. Not a lot of restrictions where I live. I wish everyone had the same freedoms. Good idea on buying up! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5862

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Now what he did was crazy. Take on men with machine guns and grenades! They killed 12 people and wounded 50-some before he stopped them. With a .38 Special snubby revolver. He stepped up to stop animals from killing the flock. Brave... and lucky, but that is a good combination. I will never stop lo...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1799

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

Griff wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:53 pm Congratulations... I'm jealous! Still hopin'!
+1 - all counts (though I'm patient on the third one - want to see my two get married first!)
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1432

Re: Its been a long while

Welcome back! :D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1075

Re: Quick zero check.

One reload... Hi Nath - How hard is it to get reloading components in the UK? Does buying components require special licensing? Not to hijack your post, but it got me wondering... :wink: Hello old friend. Not many hoops to jump through reloading wise. They are supposed to ask to see your licence wh...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

I can remember reading a short story, back in the late 70's, that had a plot along the lines that you would get a million dollars (or some large amount) but someone you did not know well would die. The person debated vigorously, and finally decided to do it. Almost instantly a knock on the door, and...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special vs 9mm
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: 44 special vs 9mm

Agreed - .44 Special is much less harsh, noise-wise, than anything other than a subsonic suppressed 9mm.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

The people most at risk are the ones living in the deep south because their homes are simply not built in a way to protect from extreme cold. Friday's low in Little Rock was forecast at 3°. Correct! Even on "newer" homes, they are just not insulated like they are up north. Commercial buil...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

TraderVic wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:36 am Packers face the Cowboys, Go Packers..!
I bet you're a happy camper this evening! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the heck is happening?
Replies: 1
Views: 343

Re: What the heck is happening?

Wonder if this will be called the "January 14th Insurrection"? :wink:

Will they get the same treatment as the "January 6-ers" got?

Inquiring minds want to know.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1075

Re: Quick zero check.

Nath wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:15 am One reload...
Hi Nath -

How hard is it to get reloading components in the UK?

Does buying components require special licensing?

Not to hijack your post, but it got me wondering... :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick zero check.
Replies: 16
Views: 1075

Re: Quick zero check.

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:41 am Sure looks "minute of British fox" to me. :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Supposed to be lows in teens here early next week. May not sound cold to many of you, and I certainly remembered it for the first half of my life, but down here, it is cold and dangerous. Dangerous on pipes, and dangerous if it ends up icing the roads and powerlines. It will be good days to stay in ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Tutt
Replies: 7
Views: 731

Re: Cowboy Tutt

JimT wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:11 pm Got an email from him last week. Said he was really buried with stuff he had to get done. Otherwise all was OK.
Good to hear!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ones I use the most
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: The ones I use the most

I can't argue with any of those! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2048

Re: LaPierre resigns

Bottom line, we need the NRA. It is/was the most effective Second Amendment protection organization in the country, or at least the one most feared by the leftist trying to take away our rights and take away this country's freedoms. That is what we need again out of the NRA. The focus needs to be on...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 1877

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

And just like today, there are those who glorify/romanticize animals... :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mozambique Report
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Re: Mozambique Report

Seeing 'em grow up has been really cool. DSC06438.JPG I pray every day that I make a positive difference in someone's life, and hopefully lead them to our Lord through my words and deeds. You and Twyla made that positive difference, Jim. I have no doubt that Twyla was greeted by our Lord with "...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legacy gets it done.
Replies: 10
Views: 790

Re: Legacy gets it done.

JimT wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:37 pm EXCELLENT! Grandkids are The Best!
As I have told my son and daughter thousands of time, they exist to provide their Mom and me with grandkids one day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legacy gets it done.
Replies: 10
Views: 790

Re: Legacy gets it done.

Nath wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:29 pm
JimT wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:15 pm Great work, Sir! And a nice levergun to do it with. All you need now is a couple youngsters who want to learn.
Granddaughter is doing well Jim.
IMG-20231231-WA0002.jpeg
:D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi model 61 SAC, .22 S-L-LR
Replies: 1
Views: 228

Re: Rossi model 61 SAC, .22 S-L-LR

Congrats! Looking forward to the range report. :D