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- Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scam alert
- Replies: 3
- Views: 282
Re: Scam alert
Yep, surefire scam. I got one similar last week.
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member sign up issues?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2028
Re: New member sign up issues?
Someone attempting to join that has no real interest in the topics we discuss, but rather, is usually running a scam, pushing porn, or pills, or the like.LeverGunner wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:53 pm I hate to sound stupid, but what's a spammer and or what do spammers do?
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SPAMMERS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1374
Re: SPAMMERS
I just wish you could literally zap each and every one with a high-voltage charge!
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member sign up issues?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2028
Re: New member sign up issues?
Approved a new member myself today. The more the merrier - as long as they are not spammers!
John, put on your "spambot zapper" cape!
John, put on your "spambot zapper" cape!
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 502
Re: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
Darn tree rats vandalizing your boat!!!
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Missing my sixguns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1316
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armor on a budget
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1794
Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Very cool! Thanks for the range report!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That Adams percussion repro ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 374
Re: That Adams percussion repro ...
I'd love one... but not at 1000 Euro!
Oh well...
Oh well...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 909
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ya gotta laugh!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 298
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Our previous dachshund crawled under the sofa one night when she was a puppy. Little did we know she decided to chew on a lamp cord. Well, she got into the wire itself, got zapped, and let out a yelp you wouldn't believe. I had visions of the cat from "Christmas Vacation". Fortunately she ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 738
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
I bought a set about a year ago and got the same message. I was in no hurry, and the wait was worth it - same high quality as always. The company I work for has the same issue with our contractor work force. That I don't blame on those employees at all. If they get a better gig, especially with medi...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3303
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Doug - Rub some bacon on it and I bet those pups will be impressed!Streetstar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm Dogs are not nearly as impressed as i imagined them being
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old flattop
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3879
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
Sorry for your loss, Doc. Sounds like a great man. I hope I am remembered for touching others' lives positively when I am called home.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1756
Re: First Guns for newbies
I love a happy ending to a story. Thanks Jim.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1625
Re: I lost my willie
Very, very sorry for your loss. I have never lost a horse, but I have suffered through the loss of many other four legged friends. 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 import...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Amish' handgun sights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 509
Re: 'Amish' handgun sights
I guess I'm flexible. I don't like them on most guns. But on a modern one designed for them to be used, such as my P320, they certainly can be helpful.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1445
Re: Whatever it takes.
Looks right to me.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1625
Re: I lost my willie
Warms my heart that you brought joy to that horse. Sorry for your loss.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 355
Re: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
Exactly! That is one of the main drivers why gun-control support has been falling, despite the press saying every shooting is a "mass shooter event". More women and minorities are buying firearms for self-protection, really practicing, then realizing how enjoyable shooting can be. A very g...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1286
Re: Why isnt there more variety?
I agree 1000%
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1845
Re: Went to a gun show today
Liking that hammer double, Jay. 8) I am working the ticket booth from 3 to 6 today at our Sweetwater show, and will stick my nose in the door and look around before I start my shift. Guessing there were good hauls of rattlesnakes for the roundup, thanks to those temps in the 80s last week. Looking ...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 409
Re: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe
Oh, "Public Service Announcement"... I was scratching my head asking myself "Palmetto State Armory" has a Winchester 1886?!?
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 966
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1876
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
Anymore, there is really no excuse for that. Using non-period correct firearms is a big turn off for me now. And even when they do use period-correct firearms, they usually give them powers and abilities that no firearm actually has. May seem harmless, but this is why half the population thinks &quo...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 355
SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
Last year we passed an open carry law. Today our Governor just signed a Constitutional Carry law, making us the 29th state to do so (I think #28 was the day before!). Good news in and of itself. But included were harsher penalties for the use of guns in crimes. Very smart; punish crime not our right...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1845
Re: Went to a gun show today
I remember when I lived in MI there was an annual show in our town that was great. Then I moved down south and there was a show just as good - every other month! It was fantastic, at first. Best place to buy primers, powder and lead - no hazmat charges, no heavy shipping charges, and stellar pricing...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1845
Re: Went to a gun show today
You must be living right!
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1330
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
As you all know in the UK suppressors/moderators/silencers have always been legal but had to be listed on the firearms certificate, the government are now talking about not even bothering to have them listed... :o I am shocked that the UK government is thinking of doing something useful for gun own...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1330
Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor
14 days?!?
You must have dirt on the ATF. Or living right. Or just lucky!!!
My last one took a full 9 months!
Scott, when you submitted electronically, did you go through a kiosk like the Silencer Shop ones?
You must have dirt on the ATF. Or living right. Or just lucky!!!
My last one took a full 9 months!
Scott, when you submitted electronically, did you go through a kiosk like the Silencer Shop ones?
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 656
Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Thanks for sharing Darryl! My uncle was on the ground then, with the 29th ID, 116th IR, Company F. Served from D-Day (1st wave) all the way to the fall of Germany.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1845
Re: Went to a gun show today
BTW, I did see both .25-20 WCF and .32-20 WCF ammunition. The former was $149.99 for a box of 50; the latter a "deal" at $99.99 a box of 50.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New To Me Winchesters
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1347
Re: New To Me Winchesters
Those are quite the pair!
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluebonnets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 519
Re: Bluebonnets
Fantastic Scott. Stuff blooming here too. I never had allergies when I was younger, but I think I have them now.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1845
Went to a gun show today
First time in probably 3 years. 2 years for sure. Really small one in an American Legion hall. It was disappointing. No black powder, very little reloading supplies - all overpriced. Lots of ammo - all overpriced. Only highlight was a table full of lever-actions, but - just to be consistent - all ov...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Independence Day!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 974
Re: Texas Independence Day!
Happy TID to you Scott (and all other levergunners in Texas!)
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nickel brass
- Replies: 15
- Views: 957
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More Confederates in my blood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Re: More Confederates in my blood
Each doing what they felt was right. I pray we never face that sort of situation again. +1 On one branch, One son left to fight for the union while his father and brother fought for the Confederacy. As Jim said, I am sure both sides thought they were right. I know it wasn't about slavery for either...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Fourth Little Pig…
- Replies: 2
- Views: 676
Re: The Fourth Little Pig…
Priceless!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 610
Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Which, IIRC, was tolerated by the Soviets because most of it was very good.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:56 am The Czechs stubbornly refused to play follow the leader in the Soviet era and designed most of their own stuff.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1037
Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Prayers up. Wish we could send you some of our rain. I'm considering building an ark...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
- Replies: 8
- Views: 865
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1418
Re: Is this a good plan?
Good to hear Bill!
I've had a ton of them myself. The tube doesn't bother me at all. The noise? Yeah, that's annoying as hell and I always end up with a bad headache. Plus lying on what is essentially a board is no fun with my back!
I've had a ton of them myself. The tube doesn't bother me at all. The noise? Yeah, that's annoying as hell and I always end up with a bad headache. Plus lying on what is essentially a board is no fun with my back!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 912
Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....
At that point you need Superman flying up to push it back onto the bridge deck!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3.5 inch .357
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1071
Re: 3.5 inch .357
Oh and the grips in that first photo look awesome!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2111
Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
The .30 M1 Carbine, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum ones I've shot were all more accurate than I can be offhand. Never tried them in a Ransom Rest to really see. All are old models.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member sign up issues?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2028
Re: New member sign up issues?
Anyone posting for the first time has to be approved. GK is our primary "spam bot zapper"; I'll catch some when logging on at night when John has hopefully turned in for the night (since he is +6 hours ahead of me!). Funny though - I used to get a couple/few a week, but lately (as in since...