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- Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1891
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
I like the old Python's quite a bit . However I’ve never liked the way you released the cylinder on aColt DA it’s assbackwards to S&W’s or Ruger’s and just seemed un natural to me . Me too -- and it occurred to me that the dough one of these new ones cost would go a long way towards an original...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1891
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
First off...... Tutt, Yes, I agree! I'm still rolling my 96" Twin Cam from 2008. I'll NEVER go any newer. Never. Streetstar, I have one of the new Pythons, but mine is a 4.25". I realize this is the one barrel you aren't considering, but I have been happy with mine. Thanks for the input! ...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1891
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
Hey Doug, I may be experiencing dementia but I thought once upon a time we privately talked Harley's too. But I could very well be wrong as I have come, gone forever, and come back here finally. I am happy to see you back though, despite the hard times you have gone through. As to the Colt dilemma,...
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1891
new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
Treating myself to a new sixgun and have decided on a re-issued Python This will probably be my last firearms purchase for a good little while as i really have all the bases covered for my needs (need is relative to be sure) --- but some medical issues plus the sting of a prolonged period without wo...
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: for things that go bump in the swamp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 693
Re: for things that go bump in the swamp
G19 and a flashlight
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nude chicks with guns (adult content)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 548
Re: Nude chicks with guns (adult content)
I had never seen this so it got a hearty laugh and a smile out of me
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1895
Re: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
454 Casual
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Restoration Project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 973
Re: S&W Restoration Project
I picked up this old S&W 33-1 at a Pawn Shop a while back. It was in pretty rough shape with rusted areas, scratches, dings, etc. I cleaned it up initially and used a little cold blue to try and make it a little more presentable. Still looked pretty rough, so I recently stripped it down and gav...
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1818
Re: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
RIDERED350r wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:56 am Turnbull currently has a used Browning 71 High Grade listed for a bit cheaper than most that I see elsewhere.
https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/gun ... -log-8677/
that shouldnt last long unless the inflation just has people afraid to spend
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Python finally came in.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 644
Re: New Python finally came in.
Of late, on the daily email sales pitches from firearms distributors, these new pythons are $300 to $400 less than previously listed. Even discounted thusly I wasn't really interested myself until I saw this post. Its only money......Retire at 67 instead of 65..... What is this retirement thing you...
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Python finally came in.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 644
Re: New Python finally came in.
Love it !
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Veterans Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 313
Re: Happy Veterans Day
Then ...........now
Changes in attitudes, changes in latitudes --------------
Changes in attitudes, changes in latitudes --------------
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Damascus & Stag Boot Knife = "Executive Letter Opener"
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1395
Re: Damascus & Stag Boot Knife = "Executive Letter Opener"
horsesoldier03 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:09 am Those are made to be used for POKING, and looks like it will work. Just keep a good tip on it!
yep --
that knife is made for things we hope we never experience - its probably strong enough -- look at the construction of the Fairbairn-Sykes commando dagger
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weatherby 338 RPM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 750
Re: Weatherby 338 RPM
I really like Weatherby a lot of their stuff is out of my practical price range --- but everything they do is cool - I love the old school stuff though - flared pistol grips and tricked out woodwork with the whiteline spacers and gorgeous blueing The closest i can get is a couple of Vanguards ive ow...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
Folks , thanks for all your great responses - and Grizz, your speaking of canoes reminds me of how wild and expansive place you live in ! Very cool and makes me ponder the fact that i could potentially squeeze some real utility out of my 2 recreational kayaks i have in storage :) - if i daisy chaine...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
I've worked 50 miles from home on nights for 34 years. Pretty empty roads in between. I keep plenty of stuff in my vehicles and have a 3 day pack with enough to walk home over a few days. I keep at least a pistol, and sometimes a 94 carbine in the truck. My pack has a change of clothes, several way...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
As to what's in the bag. A change of suitable clothes and several additional pairs of sox (hey if you got to walk clean clothes aren't necessary, but clean sox are. Top quality boots (my work boots are good for working, but I'll be darned is I'm going to walk for days in steel toed boots). Good jac...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
. Toilet paper, paper towels, Ziploc bags, duct tape, a change of clothes including extra socks and boots, trash bags, and basic first aid supplies are always kind of good to have in your car. A spare pair of glasses, and any vital prescription medications if needed. Thanks Doc, i've got some of th...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS Thieves
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2525
Re: USPS Thieves
Uggghhh -- USPS Anytime a package is sent to me and USPS is the courier , -- it always gets returned to sender as "Address not found" --- Hmmmmmm -- Fed Ex, UPS, Amazon etc etc etc have no problem finding my house several times a week , but USPS can't? I have a PO Box , because i live on a...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 7 hours later....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 871
Re: 7 hours later....
Good shootin' !
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Value question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1575
Re: Gun Value question
I put it on the Winchester collector website for sale for 14,000 plus a trade or open to offers so thanks everyone for all the help I figure if nobody wants it on the Winchester website I'll never sell it and off to auction it will go. I talk with Morphy Auctions and it would take 9 months at least...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took the Marlin .30-30 out this morning.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 728
Re: Took the Marlin .30-30 out this morning.
Nice Is the Walther copy a Makarov variant of some sort? Kind of like SKS's , i missed the boat on those rascals when they were inexpensive --- however, unlike the SKS, which (to me ) has the ergonomics and weight of a clunky chunk of firewood , the little Mak's and similar pistols are sleek and bea...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
The mention of get home bags has me mentioning that I had one in my my vehicles long before it became fashionable. Spending most of my work day some distance from home caused me to prepare fairly substantial bags (large duffle). I frequently spent days when I wasn't within a tankful of gas distance...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
Forgive me for thinking “bug out bag” was a universal term. - call it a car bag. What do you guys’ keep in your car bags I live in the type of place people want to run to already so I’m not going anywhere but I also am in an occupation when a natural disaster happens I’m often driving that direction...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Re: Bug Out Bags
The mention of get home bags has me mentioning that I had one in my my vehicles long before it became fashionable. Spending most of my work day some distance from home caused me to prepare fairly substantial bags (large duffle). I frequently spent days when I wasn't within a tankful of gas distance...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1650
Bug Out Bags
I was just reading a post the good doctor made in politics about Denver giving away free bug out bags It made me wonder what some of you lever gunners who have such things have in yours I took advantage of the Oakley veterans and first responders discount to get a “Kitchen Sink” backpack with the th...
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New shooting bench
- Replies: 19
- Views: 911
Re: New shooting bench
thats great work !
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a race fuel dome and a mess of other goodies. ...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Good stuff! I had been wanting another 10mm auto around as well, to go with my Blackhawk 10mm/.40S&W. Picked these two up this spring, the Delta was cheap because some "Bubba" got ahold of it and did some "upgrades". It shoots fine, but I really need to get it off to a gunsm...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Guns & knives- how is that OT? A trigger is a LEVER. A knife isn't but so what. Huh, I've never had an issue with a bulge from my G23 (gen1)...at least not that I bothered noticing. Lol! I guess you’re right! I imagine a ton of us on here have experience with polymer frame guns of all sorts sin...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
RIDERED350r .. ..Interesting screen name Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a rac...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Good to see you shooting and posting... :D I've not had an opportunity to use Glocks other than my Glock knife, that auto Buck has got my interest even though it is as outlawed as the pistol here. Thanks GK ! In a sea of "tactical" appearing knives at the shop, that Buck really stood out ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
If i just wanted a 45/70 with no frills, i'd do the Browning and not look back However, i like "fun stuff" also, so if i were entertaining a TD version, or custom barrel length/ profile or chambering --- Turnbull is where its at -- and oh so pretty Yes they are a bit spendy, but a Browning...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2871
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Hello fellow lever riflemen and women. I just joined this forum 5 minutes ago and can't help but jump in here. I have a very early USRA New Haven (Miroku) 1886 Takedown with a 26" octogon barrel. I bought it through GB in Feb of 2021 and dropped it off with Turnbull in June of 2021 to be made ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red dot on 1895
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1506
Re: Red dot on 1895
. If you want to talk 'tactical' or 'combat', the Marbles Bullseye sights are awesome because the field of view is better than ANY iron sight in existence, and they are the fastest site imaginable, yet offer precision if you take just a half second extra to use the finer sighting ring. That IS some...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red dot on 1895
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1506
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Been a while since i've posted much, but its nice to see the same group of hooligans and your shenanigans (except for Six -- looks like he's solelly in Politics now ) -- Not much going on with me firearms wise, but i alluded to having a huge sell-off a few years ago that coincided with a series of s...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody got anything new......
- Replies: 13
- Views: 861
Re: Anybody got anything new......
. Not 'new' but I have an Encore in 300 Blackout that has been fun to mess with. Threaded so quiet with the right loads, and accuracy potential should be great in that gun. Had it several years but need to shoot it more. Someday. Love my Encore ! I purchased it with a 14.5" 45/70 barrel years ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OMG, I did it again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 875
Re: OMG, I did it again
Nice ! Had one of the Canadian Centennial's a few years ago. 26" octagon barrel and crescent buttplate. I was nursing a really weak shoulder that needed surgery at the time and that crescent buttplate would bite hard, even in 30/30 ---- so in a fit of frustration i sold it, along with most of m...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She has been the queen all my life
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1016
Re: She has been the queen all my life
Was just watching the Sex Pistols video "God Save The Queen" on youtube -- from 1976 or 77 . no real point i guess, except - same queen until today i suppose --
That lady had staying power
That lady had staying power
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3381
Re: Most sought after .22lr?
Maybe not "desirable" - but i like the standard $350 original Henry quite a bit
It has a budget appearance and the sights look like they belong on a BB gun, but the little rifles just work and are accurate
Cost no object though, i'd like a Winchester
It has a budget appearance and the sights look like they belong on a BB gun, but the little rifles just work and are accurate
Cost no object though, i'd like a Winchester
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger looks like fun!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 835
Re: New Ruger looks like fun!
Good point Bill. I found one at $830, but my dealer is having a difficult time getting his FFL to them. We'll see. It's not like i needed a new caliber to obsess over. I have one of the new model Ruger PC9s. It's a nice little carbine that is filling the House Gun role just fine, but it's a bit on ...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the .45-60
- Replies: 57
- Views: 28721
Re: In praise of the .45-60
Great post - and one that makes me want an 1876 (im easily swayed when it comes to leverguns)
I forget which movie , but i thought an 1876 was featured prominently in one of the Tom Selleck westerns -- either Crossfire Trail or Monte Walsh , but its been 15 years since i have seen either of those
I forget which movie , but i thought an 1876 was featured prominently in one of the Tom Selleck westerns -- either Crossfire Trail or Monte Walsh , but its been 15 years since i have seen either of those
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Carbine Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 790
Re: 30-30 Carbine Day
Nice looking rifle !
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 358
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1515
Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
I’ve mentioned before that I am confused. On the one hand we hear that black bears are cowardly. On the other folks say you are more likely to be attacked by a black bear than a grizzly. And if killed the black bear will eat you while a grizzly won’t. Then I read about some fool in Alaska living wi...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 358
Newbie question
Will a 1886 Winchester chambered in 45/90 also chamber and fire a 45/70 or is that a flirting’ with disaster proposition The recent thread about Marlin Price’s and I think I made the comment that they are now heading towards 1886 prices got me curious so I started looking and sure enough found a cou...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1177
Re: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
marlinman93 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:17 am His name is Wind, and the annual shoots didn't cease after he passed.
He used to post in here quite a bit IIRC