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by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thor Has Passed
Replies: 57
Views: 6548

Re: Thor Has Passed

Lost our nearly 9 year old Great Dane to a heart rupture......healthy and happy up until that morning.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Wm.
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...
Replies: 24
Views: 1583

Re: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...

Makes me feel kind of bad now........I nearly ordered a single stack, commander sized 1911 from Para and at the last minute opted for the Ruger SR45 because I reasoned I was getting too set in my ways (revolvers and 1911 make up nearly all my handguns) and I should try something different. Oh well.....
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
Replies: 22
Views: 2248

Re: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming

Seems like a neat lady.......I hope someday she finds a nice fellah. He'll have some mighty big shoes to fill.
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger old model blackhawk value ?
Replies: 9
Views: 1654

Re: Ruger old model blackhawk value ?

I have the same revolver in well used but not abused condition and I was offered $600 for mine last summer and the fellah said he would have offered me more if he could have afforded it because they are almost impossible to find to complete a collection.

Good luck with selling yours.

Bill
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flooding in Mozambique .. No Electrical Power
Replies: 11
Views: 897

Re: Flooding in Mozambique .. No Electrical Power

After 123 years of service our little Presbyterian church closed but one of the last things we did as a congregation was to continue to offer up prayers for Jim & Twyla and their mission. Hang in there ........ you are an inspiration.
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sauerbraten again
Replies: 9
Views: 1581

Re: Sauerbraten again

I grew up in a neighborhood full of 1st and 2nd generation Germans and Poles in the mid & late 70's ........sauerbraten was one of the great memoirs of my youth. Ever have Czarnina? Better known as Duck Blood soup. That will warm you up after a long winter day of shoveling snow, delivering newsp...
by wm
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "Remlin" 336C
Replies: 10
Views: 1815

Re: New "Remlin" 336C

Seems to me Brian Pearce had an article this past summer or fall in either Hanloader or Rifle about Remington/Marlin owning up to the errors they had made in the past and setting a much different course in the future with the result being better quality products forthwith. Hopefully you'll be able t...
by wm
Sat Jan 10, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.
Replies: 87
Views: 8627

Re: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.

Ifs and buts were candy and nuts then every day would be Christmas Life.....nobody gets away clean There are two kinds of shooters those who have had a accidental discharge and those who will. On the occasion of my last football game Me: Oh my God Doc.......is my knee broke. Doc: Nope, but it is a l...
by wm
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about an AR
Replies: 42
Views: 4076

Re: Thinking about an AR

I think you might be further ahead looking into a AR-10 or M-14 Tanker/Trapper/SOCOM/Carbine in 308 NATO
by wm
Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUNS YOU REGRET BUYING!
Replies: 64
Views: 4657

Re: GUNS YOU REGRET BUYING!

Police surplus High Standard 12 gauge 'riot gun'.......... three different gunsmiths worked on it without charging me a dime because they could not get it to feed reliably.......they all separately concluded the receiver was out of spec and/or warped. Eventually I found a similar commercial High Sta...
by wm
Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How It Was Done-
Replies: 41
Views: 5549

Re: How It Was Done-

Is that a two holer? I was always told that two holers were best because the men could encourage each other and women never go alone if they can help it..
by wm
Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to pay for gun from another state?
Replies: 31
Views: 2749

Re: How to pay for gun from another state?

I haven't bought a gun from another state for a really long time. I don't want to pay with check or certified check. - ???? - I hope you're not considering trusting cash to the US Mail, R U ? What are the secure methods for ensuring I don't get ripped off ? - The safest way I know of is to do busin...
by wm
Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Giveaway..... WINNER WINNER WINNER
Replies: 38
Views: 3107

Re: A Small Giveaway.....

2 please
by wm
Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use a prayer if you can spare one - update
Replies: 42
Views: 4480

Re: Could use a prayer if you can spare one

Will do........if you don't have your health then you don't have anything
by wm
Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W M&P SHIELD...new to me "BUG/EDC"...
Replies: 31
Views: 2741

Re: S&W M&P SHIELD...new to me "BUG/EDC"...

I have been thinking about adding a 9mm to the battery again.......occasionally use it for EDC. The M&P is near the top of my list because of its good rep and the fact that they make a similar 22 rimfire for cheap practice. My oldest son is seeking his CHL this winter so I might need two.......d...
by wm
Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunshow prices
Replies: 11
Views: 1990

Re: Gunshow prices

While cleaning the reloading room last week I looked at my 22 rimfire stockpile ......a comforting sight....... and noted that a lot of it was now 15 - 20 years old and was priced at $.90 to 1.00 per box of 50. If you accept the commonly held theory that the cost of living doubles approximately ever...
by wm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Photos from Nome, Safety, Solomon.
Replies: 53
Views: 4814

Re: More Photos . . . and a mystery!

This link has a couple photos of a dredge in operation and the dredge now. http://www.coppercountryexplorer.com/2009/02/the-mining-of-torch-lake/ It's touching shore and you can climb out into it. There are stairways going down into the water that are pretty cool as well as all of the equipment, lo...
by wm
Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ad for Stevens no. 21 Favorite
Replies: 15
Views: 879

Re: Ad for Stevens no. 21 Favorite

When they first mentioned 3 D printers and making fire arms at home the first firearms I imagined being turned out were the Stevens single shot rifle and pistols.
by wm
Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR introduces 3 new 'Enduron' powders.
Replies: 4
Views: 396

IMR introduces 3 new 'Enduron' powders.

•IMR 4166 – is the first in the series of Enduron propellants. It’s a perfect burn speed for cartridges like the 308 Win/7.62mm NATO, 22-250 Remington, 257 Roberts and dozens more. IMR 4166 is a positively versatile, match grade propellant. •IMR 4451 – Another new Enduron powder that gives top perfo...
by wm
Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chitty Chitty Ban-Bang's evil Cousin...
Replies: 10
Views: 1085

Re: Chitty Chitty Ban-Bang's evil Cousin...

Love those old engines
by wm
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tecumseh Poem...
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Re: Tecumseh Poem...

Wise words
by wm
Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 63
Views: 5225

Re: Is it just me?

I'm 47 and I feel the same way. I was shooting handguns the other day and even though I was doing everything right I was shooting horrible groups because my eyes just are not what they used to be. I notice I'm losing dexterity in both hands as I get older (I've broken my hands and wrist several time...
by wm
Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My kind of CAR.
Replies: 11
Views: 2012

Re: My kind of CAR.

Seems much closer to the original idea JMB had.......the changes the BAR went through between what Browning originally designed and built in 1918 and what the US Army issued in WWII took the rifle from 14-15 pound rifle capable of suppressive fire to a 22 lbs fixed position weapon. Check out what th...
by wm
Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun...kinda ...OT?
Replies: 10
Views: 654

Re: Levergun...kinda ...OT?

Check these articles out http://www.milesfortis.com/church/akc19.htm ( The Heidi mentioned in the article is my wife but those meat hooks are mine :lol: ) http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_notes/archive_tech_notes.htm/1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOGIlewLg_c http://www.fourten.org.uk/mwsavage...
by wm
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, it spoke to me and it said. "DO IT!"
Replies: 7
Views: 1313

Re: So, it spoke to me and it said. "DO IT!"

I've used the two son justification many time myself. It has never let me down yet! :roll:
by wm
Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 120 history lesson.
Replies: 9
Views: 1008

Re: Marlin 120 history lesson.

I had one......I liked it but it was heavy. On the plus side it was pleasant to shoot.

I seemed to recall mine was made in France.
by wm
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gangster guns in the prohibition days
Replies: 10
Views: 1363

Re: Gangster guns in the prohibition days

My father's uncle was a sheriff in south eastern Michigan and had a running battle with the Purple Gang (Jewish gangsters out of Detroit that bootlegged and provided muscle for Capone in Chicago) and he carried a 32 WCF handgun and Winchester 92. I know the handgun was a Colt but have never been abl...
by wm
Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool - new flying species for hunters to go after....
Replies: 10
Views: 2029

Re: Cool - new flying species for hunters to go after....

How is this compliant with hunter harassment laws? Isn't being targeted for surveillance by a non governmental organization stalking?
by wm
Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nath is going to laugh.
Replies: 18
Views: 855

Re: Nath is going to laugh.

those garden guns can be very entertaining.
by wm
Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 lr ammo for self defense/survival
Replies: 24
Views: 1914

22 lr ammo for self defense/survival

First of all I would not consider my self a 'prepper' in the commonly used manner it is applied today. But on the other hand I've always been interested in being prepared for the worst. To that end I've been reevaluating my BOB & weapons/ammo choices. Among the weapons I will take is a Ruger 10/...
by wm
Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 20034

Re: Fighting knives?

Not a fighting knife per se but the Cold Steel SRK (Survival-Rescue Knife) is a favorite of mine.
by wm
Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: House Crickets...
Replies: 22
Views: 1713

Re: House Crickets...

BlaineG wrote:Best fish bait. ...ever.
+1
by wm
Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving experience......touched me down to my core
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Moving experience......touched me down to my core

I just spoke with a young man with whom I have a long standing relationship. I coached him from little league through high school baseball. He has had some rough spots as he has tried to find his way. He came tonight to ask me to pray with him. He enlisted today in the Marines he said because he has...
by wm
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?
Replies: 14
Views: 1420

Re: Ok reloaders....who wants to help?

I'd be happy to test them out in my Charter Arms 44 special , & I generally try to keep my 44spl handloads in that 850 fps range. I don't try to make my specials into magnums.......I use wet newsprint for a test medium and I generally use Win 296 or Win 231 powders in my revolvers so I could do ...
by wm
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN DNR suggests donating dear meat to hungry
Replies: 8
Views: 727

Re: IN DNR suggests donating dear meat to hungry

http://www.sportsmenagainsthunger.org/

My first deer every year goes to them.......if you goggle 'hunter for the hungry' your state name you will probably turn up an organization (and a group offended by their deeds).
by wm
Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall knives
Replies: 32
Views: 2673

Re: Randall knives

My son is talking very seriously of joining the Marines in two years when he graduates college.......I'm thinking if he does as he says he plans to this or something very similar is going to be his college graduation present.
by wm
Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American women going to ISIS
Replies: 11
Views: 1540

American women going to ISIS

"The main worry for law enforcement is that U.S. militants will one day return to the United States and attack targets." Nice of them to squeeze in the real worry about this story in the next to last paragraph. :roll: http://news.msn.com/us/islamic-state-attracts-female-jihadis-from-us-hea...
by wm
Mon Sep 15, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alternating ammunition
Replies: 18
Views: 1190

Re: Alternating ammunition

I've heard of guys doing this and in fact even knew a retired cop who put a blank in his guns in case someone took it away from him when the fight started. Personally I think it is a solution in search of problem......the closest I've ever come is a few times I've loaded a shotshell in my revolver u...
by wm
Sun Sep 14, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something XDm Flavored
Replies: 10
Views: 590

Re: Something XDm Flavored

Very nice. Your point about upgrading the ammo is well taken. The extra mag promotion is a winner too!
by wm
Sat Sep 13, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32, or 38 Special?
Replies: 21
Views: 2355

Re: .32, or 38 Special?

One of my favorite Harris projects................. Tiny Handgun Cartridges Are Also Small Game Rifle Rounds! by Ed Harris Gerrardstown, WV After fooling around with a pair of chamber inserts using .32 S&W Long and .32 ACP ammunition in the .30-30, I thought about building a light “walking rifle...
by wm
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a thought about ...
Replies: 13
Views: 819

Re: Just a thought about ...

Instead of an AR why not a Ruger Mini 14? Less Mattel and more Garand in function and appearance.

I guess there are some really good deals on Mini 14s because the AR-15 explosion has really taken much of its market share.
by wm
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32, or 38 Special?
Replies: 21
Views: 2355

Re: .32, or 38 Special?

I've been searching off and on for a budget priced 32 S&W in need of a good home. I don't want a collectible.......just a solid S&W or Colt small frame. I like the nostalgia and I believe I can assemble an inexpensive plinking and small game loads, particularly if I can perfect a system of u...
by wm
Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo information
Replies: 8
Views: 822

Re: Ammo information

I'd take them back to Bass Pro Shop and return them and let them deal with Winchester.

Black Hills makes or at least made a real good 62 grain loading with a Barnes TSX bullet

http://www.black-hills.com/product-cate ... ifle-ammo/
by wm
Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Your Local Polling Place Is In A Public School.
Replies: 19
Views: 2003

Re: If Your Local Polling Place Is In A Public School.

My polling place is a school and I don't carry into the school but I do lock the firearm up in the car and then resume carrying before I leave the parking lot. This is in keeping with state law. I don't like the arrangement but I'm trying to turn over a new leaf now that I am in middle age and learn...
by wm
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Detroit emergencey services
Replies: 7
Views: 637

Re: Detroit emergencey services

I'm a retired Detroit cop. I live 3 blocks outside The Detroit city limit. I'll not address the patently racist/anti-Muslim comments above except to say the Arabic areas (both Muslim and Christian Arab) in the southeast Michigan are within the City of Dearborn, a suburb and not in Detroit. Please n...
by wm
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canik 55 TP-9 9mm Semi Auto Pistol
Replies: 13
Views: 1248

Re: Canik 55 TP-9 9mm Semi Auto Pistol

Thanks for the review.......I'm still not sure if the Canik TP9 is for me or not......I keep thinking one of the CZ-75 copies might be better.

Or if I am real carful with my pennies maybe I'll get both. {Insert evil grin here}
by wm
Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alert for History buffs TR, FDR, & the rest Roosevelt clan
Replies: 1
Views: 230

Alert for History buffs TR, FDR, & the rest Roosevelt clan

http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-rooseve ... roosevelts

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History a film documentary by Ken Burns airs September 14, 2014 at 8pm on PBS
by wm
Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Complete guide to Handloading by Phil Sharpe
Replies: 18
Views: 1021

Re: Complete guide to Handloading by Phil Sharpe

I have the book on hard copy. When I want to read it I don't have to worry about the computer dying or weather or not my ISP is having server problems at that time. Books are better! Remember, I am the founder and charter member of IAAA - I A m A n A nachronism. Joe I'm right there with you...........
by wm
Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canik 55 TP-9 9mm Semi Auto Pistol
Replies: 13
Views: 1248

Re: Canik 55 TP-9 9mm Semi Auto Pistol

I think next month....lots of irons in the fire right now.....I'll get either the the cz-75 esque pistol or the p-99 esque pistol from Canick. Everything I read about the p99 esque pistol is positive and the 18 round capacity and the extra equipment in the kit that comes with it makes it a more like...