I like Winchesters a lot, but I'd definitely buy the Garand
Search found 510 matches
- Wed May 05, 2010 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 9410 or CMP M1Garand?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2791
- Wed May 05, 2010 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Revolvers - 2.5" fixed vs. 3" adjustable
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1723
Re: Revolvers - 2.5" fixed vs. 3" adjustable
Whatever I shot best with. And for standard wheelguns, , probably a 4" barrel, but a snub can work. Here are two I'd prefer, (fixed sights work too).
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Deere Buckboard Farm Wagon/1892 Trapper- PICs
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3248
Re: John Deere Buckboard Farm Wagon/1892 Trapper- PICs
Definitely way cool. Great pics, all of them..
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Call Off the Search Parties... we are not lost!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1173
Re: Call Off the Search Parties... we are not lost!
Yes, our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless and God speed.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2389
Re: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
The guy who built mine was out of Modesto, CA back in the 1980's, and used to be at our gun shows with a rack of rebuilt Garands and military bolt actions. Forget his name, but the business was Survival "something", and they moved maybe ten + years ago. Even his website disappeared some ye...
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st Levergun
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2220
Re: 1st Levergun
That sounds like a real good deal to me too, congrats and welcome. But be careful, this forum is full of guys always tempting you with pics of sweet looking Levers!!
PS: Where is that shop??
PS: Where is that shop??
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2389
Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
I finally took a pic of my one and only Garand. A Tanker in .308, built on a Springfield receiver, that will hit anything I can see, when I do my job. (Of course, I don't see as well as I did 20+ years ago.) It is a sweet, sweet "short rifle" and I wish I had more. The .45 Trapper Lever is...
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Korean M1 Garands
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1805
Re: Korean M1 Garands
Wow. Garands have gone up in price... There is something about handling and shooting one though; a good Garand is kinda like a good Lever.
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sights for the Puma 92
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5075
Re: Sights for the Puma 92
Great pics, especially the closeups on the sights. Thanks.
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 94ss in 44 Magnum OR Browning 92 OR newWinchester 92
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4350
Re: Marlin 94ss in 44 Magnum OR Browning 92 OR newWinchester 92
The twist rate, overbore, and accuracy issues with cast have all been discussed over on the Cast Boolits forum ( http://castboolits.gunloads.com/index.php ). The guys seem pretty happy with their '92s and other Levers now. A lot of guys are happy with Ranch Dog's molds; and the custom mold makers co...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
- Replies: 103
- Views: 13784
Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??
Nice pics guys. This isn't a you can only have one topic, for those who made that comment, I'm just interested in what you think is the perfect one. You can have as many as you want. I was just realizing I misunderstood - so I am staying with wheelguns, and picking the 3 1/2" .357 Magnum S&...
- Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
- Replies: 103
- Views: 13784
Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??
LOL, yup lots of "good" choices, some are better at specific jobs. For me, the little five shot J frames are tied for "my one and only" handgun simply because they can always be concealed. A good snub or 4" K frame .357 would also work for me. Any of these would be comfortin...
- Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Have A 30WCF And A .44 Mag Rifle, And You Can...........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1831
Re: You Have A 30WCF And A .44 Mag Rifle, And You Can...........
I'll take a tuned 16" M92 in .44 Magnum.
Then the 30WCF will go to one of our Levergun 'smiths for some work.
Then the 30WCF will go to one of our Levergun 'smiths for some work.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2587
Re: Prayer Request
Done; glad to do it. Prayer works and it is always an honor to be asked. Family is very important. Our prayers and best wishes for you and your family.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - For your entertainment - The Warrior's Song
- Replies: 6
- Views: 544
Re: OT - For your entertainment - The Warrior's Song
The one by "Sean Householder"? It is clean, and I understand a favorite of one of the Infantry units over there - I forget which, it's in my work email. Yeah, it's great; a good song to play at stoplights.... Listen to the words.
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I finally got a 405 win in a 1895 Winchester
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4023
Re: I finally got a 405 win in a 1895 Winchester
Glad I put my bib on when I saw the title of this thread. Every one of those '95s looks great, thanks for sharing.
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got my Rossi 92 today!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2708
Re: Got my Rossi 92 today!
Congrats on that. Looking forward to pictures.
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: California Bound
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2940
Re: California Bound
Two places to start are The California Rifle and Pistol Association, and www dot calguns dot net... The calguns website is good sized, with forums giving (unofficial) updates on legal info, and a section for buying & selling guns. CCW's are issued or denied by the Sheriff or Police Chief where y...
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2665
Re: Prayer request!
Prayers, and thanks, will continue. God Bless, and Godspeed.
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 (Miroku) Winchester octagon barrel .44 Magnum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4236
Re: 1892 (Miroku) Winchester octagon barrel .44 Magnum
I know there was a 20" octagon, checkered wood, red box, gold bead front sight and buckhorn rear, in .357 .44 magnum and .45 Colt; each was a "one of 500" run. This was maybe 7 or 8 years ago. Barrel was engraved "1 of 500". Tang safety. I believe they made a 16" .45 Co...
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Full-Boat .357 Trashing S&W J-Frames - Fact or Fiction??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2835
Re: OT: Full-Boat .357 Trashing S&W J-Frames - Fact or Fiction??
And the right grips can make a big difference. I had to try several different styles before figuring out what grips I like on my 640-1 (always gun).
- Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 92 44 mag vs Win Trails End 44 mag
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5786
Re: Browning 92 44 mag vs Win Trails End 44 mag
Is your safe queen a Lever?
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30, 1....Skunk 0
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2218
Re: 30-30, 1....Skunk 0
Somehow I don't think the Vikings worried about too much sword...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M92's and the ladder rear sight?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1084
Re: M92's and the ladder rear sight?
Well, this could replace the receiver sight planned for a big bore Winchester I want to get. I am still surprised at times with how well a good buckhorn/ brass bead setup can do. And then the iron sighted rifle guys (like Don) shoot way out there so it definitely can be done. (I'm not trying that, e...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M92's and the ladder rear sight?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1084
M92's and the ladder rear sight?
Reading the thread on Dino's '92 reminded me that I keep reading about this rear sight, but I absolutely nothing about it. Looks interesting and seems like I need to learn what they are and all.
What can you guys say?
What can you guys say?
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron "El Dorado" Hoop-Lever '92
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2432
Re: Cimarron "El Dorado" Hoop-Lever '92
Congratulations on your M92 and thanks for the pictures. With a smooth action, those features, and looking good it sounds like I should look at one for me. How it feeds cast, from some of our favorite molds, could be another big plus. And that front sight looks stout; I want to see how it works for ...
- Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which .357?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2141
Re: Which .357?
Thanks for posting that - I didn't realize it. Thanks again, we're supposed to go shoot Tuesday and I want to try my 20" M92 a bit further than usual now. See how my old eyes do....
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A public apology
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4749
Re: A public apology
I know I have unintentionally offended folks in the past, and would not be too surprised if it happens again in the future. I hope to be able to resolve things like that, but for whatever reasons - this does not always happen. I am sure we have all seen this kind of thing happen. But not everyone ap...
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- any Smith-Wesson forum members here?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1256
Re: OT- any Smith-Wesson forum members here?
It works for me now, and ummmm, there is another S&W Forum too - www.smith and wesson forums.com/
Just get rid of the spaces I added to the link...
Just get rid of the spaces I added to the link...
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Musings from the Miller: The 45 Colt vs 30-30.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1694
Re: Musings from the Miller: The 45 Colt vs 30-30.
I've already learned a lot from this thread and appreciate it - thanks. For myself and what I do, the 45 Colt & 30-30 are a lot of fun, both on the range and in the field. The cast boolits forum also has great information that makes these rounds even more useful. I would hate to lose the ability...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron 16" short rifle (Trapper)?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 815
Re: Cimarron 16" short rifle (Trapper)?
I have to guess they did it because of the 16" barrel.In any case, I like the 16" pistol caliber Levers, and especially that combination of crescent stock, fore end, and octagon barrel.
The "regular" Trappers are favorites too.
The "regular" Trappers are favorites too.
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 92 Metamorphosis - Step 3
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1005
Re: Model 92 Metamorphosis - Step 3
That looks like it will be a lot of fun. Congrats on that.
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All right, how about .45 (Long) Colt or 30-30?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1977
All right, how about .45 (Long) Colt or 30-30?
The thread on ".357 or .30-30......AGAIN!" reminded me of how much I have come to like the .45 Colt in Levers.
So, what would you guys pick, and why? (insert evil laughing smilie here)
So, what would you guys pick, and why? (insert evil laughing smilie here)
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 or .30-30......AGAIN!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2774
Re: .357 or .30-30......AGAIN!
Right now, the 16" .357 M92 with a tuned action, good wood, receiver sight, brass bead up front, rifle buttstock, and maybe in bead blasted stainless (or maybe not); because it simply offers more for where I live and play. Add a few chosen molds, and three semitrucks (one each of Winchester pri...
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron 16" short rifle (Trapper)?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 815
Cimarron 16" short rifle (Trapper)?
Has anyone shot one of these? I like this style.
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... 2Model.htm
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... 2Model.htm
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... 2Model.htm
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... 2Model.htm
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Praise Report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 645
Re: OT -- Praise Report
Excellent! Congratulations and continued prayers. Thanks for sharing the great news.
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trapper, is it worth the money?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3128
Re: Trapper, is it worth the money?
You did well, congratulations on the Trapper and the price.
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 25383
Re: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
It doesn't have to be a 10gauge to look like tractor trailers should be entering and exiting. Looking down the barrel of a .38 snubby is scary enough to satisfy me! Looking down the twin tubes of a 10 bore would probably make me need clean undies. Me too, but I think we're a little bit more normal ...
- Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 25383
Re: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
you folks got me motivated, here is my sawed off double 10ga. http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm163/buckeyeshooter1/?action=view¤t=10gadoublebbl001.jpg How many 00 buck pellets fit inside one of those shells? If I broke into someone's home and saw the business end of that pointed at me...
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Argh, Temptation Is Killing Me
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2413
Re: Argh, Temptation Is Killing Me
How I deal with this:
1. Stay away from anyplace where I can touch or feel a gun I don't already own.
2. Go shooting at the range, preferably with a kid.
3. Sometimes this works, for a while.
1. Stay away from anyplace where I can touch or feel a gun I don't already own.
2. Go shooting at the range, preferably with a kid.
3. Sometimes this works, for a while.
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 25383
Re: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
Regarding the original question, my current load is low recoil Winchester slugs, because I shoot those out to 25 yards regulary at the range, and home has two 20 yard stretches - I'm comfortable with how these group within this distance. And as posted earlier, I consider this to be a special purpose...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .45acp V. .357---Let's Settle This Once and For All
- Replies: 93
- Views: 4774
Re: .45acp V. .357---Let's Settle This Once and For All
Shucks. I keep a 16" Lever in both .357 and .45 (Colt) nearby . Oh, yeah. Same for pistols too, although these days the .357 is likely an eight shooting moonclipped S&W. Same number of shots as the 1911. Same number of shots as the Garand too, but that's not a wimpy .357 or .45. Garands sho...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 25383
Re: #6 shot or slugs for home defense?
The title is calculated to wind folks up... :wink: .. That's what I thought you were doing when I read this title... :mrgreen: I keep the 870 loaded with slugs, but only plan to reach for it if I need that kind of artillery. The new home is built halfway into the hillside, making for a good backsto...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5158
Re: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
The Good Guys won and bad guys got their just deserts, and no foul language. This show is one of the reasons I like Levers today. I remember watching that as a young boy, on about a 12" black and white TV. Dad pulled the knob out to turn it on, and we waited for the tubes to warmup. The words &...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Update on Mom
- Replies: 17
- Views: 776
Re: OT -- Update on Mom
Good news is always good to hear.
Our best wishes, and of course prayers, for your Mother and all of your family during this battle.
Our best wishes, and of course prayers, for your Mother and all of your family during this battle.
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .405's ??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2904
Re: The .405's ??
I like the look of the '95. And for you guys shooting cast, if you are casting your own, which molds work for you?
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .405's ??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2904
The .405's ??
Haven't ever shot one of these, and don't know that I ever will be able to, but I am curious. Does anyone here have one, or have shot one? What's it like, what can you tell us about it?
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last Eggnog for the season
- Replies: 6
- Views: 715
Re: Last Eggnog for the season
Absolutely. We have some of my Grand Aunt's cookbooks and several receipes for eggnogs. Drinking fresh eggnog, a good fire, a good meal, some fresh snow, and shooting Levers & revolvers is a great way to spend any day.
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are primers still scarce?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2660
Re: Are primers still scarce?
I remember $18/1000; and looking at what Biden and his friends were doing.
No matter how many I bought then, I should have bought more. Too cheap to pay what they want now.
No matter how many I bought then, I should have bought more. Too cheap to pay what they want now.
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1263
Re: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...
LOL, yeah I saw the title to this thread and thought cool, I want to see a picture and hear about it, these are real nice Levers. Actually, the .45 Long Colt/Lever combo is so good I am "suffering" with that real ugly button safety thing on a 16" Winchester. Great round that can appro...