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by stretch
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 874

Re: 41 years

Good for you, Pitchy! :D

-Stretch
by stretch
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 949

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

1st rifle I ever bought was a Marlin in 35 Remington.

Great rifle, and great cartridge.

Stock except for Skinner sights.

-Stretch
by stretch
Tue May 30, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
Replies: 27
Views: 912

Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?

https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2011/11/30/how-doctors-die/ideas/nexus/ This is a VERY interesting essay - I first read it some years back. CPRs is, apparently, WAY overrated. The success rate is very low, and when done correctly, especially in the elderly, causes painful broken ribs. -Stretch
by stretch
Thu May 11, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

Glad you came through it all right.

It sounds as if you did all right, too.

Stuff happens without too much warning many times.

And 911 operators can sometimes be HIGHLY ANNOYIN'.

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu May 11, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Chilling Thought
Replies: 26
Views: 1263

Re: A Chilling Thought

Oil will never go away - there's too much money to be made by the very wealthy shareholders and commodity futures wheeler-dealers. It costs roughly $12 to $15 per barrel to extract crude in Iraq and put it in a tanker. At $85 per barrel, that's $60 per barrel of pure profit per barrel. They pump 4.1...
by stretch
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great old rifle scope!
Replies: 16
Views: 552

Re: Great old rifle scope!

THAT is very, very cool. 8) 8) 8)

Find something to hang it on - I am SO curious as to how well it works!

-Stretch
by stretch
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Irish Aviator
Replies: 11
Views: 532

Re: The Irish Aviator

That was a close call..................................... :lol:
Man, you ain't kiddin'... :lol:
by stretch
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying While Doing The Morning Chores
Replies: 20
Views: 795

Re: Carrying While Doing The Morning Chores

I have a Rossi 357 with a 2" barrel that I carry in a Simply Rugged pancake holster.

Easily the most comfortable rig I've ever worn.


-Stretch
by stretch
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One COMPLEX Battle Implement…!
Replies: 6
Views: 494

Re: One COMPLEX Battle Implement…!

Cool video! 8) Being a sailor during those times must have been tough. The "facilities" for the non-officers were primitive in the extreme. Imagine having a digestive upset during foul weather. NOT a good time...... And the amount of rope used is mind-boggling..... -Stretch
by stretch
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
Replies: 26
Views: 1146

Re: Shooting advice for a 1911 45

You might be squeezing the whole hand as you're pressing the trigger rearward. Also a symptom of anticipating the recoil. Try some dry firing while watching the front sight. Remember, grip first with the middle finger, then the ring finger, then the pinky, and lastly the thumb either locks down or l...
by stretch
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on my wife Genie
Replies: 37
Views: 1455

Re: Update on my wife Genie

So sorry for your loss, Joe.

-Stretch
by stretch
Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
Replies: 30
Views: 960

Re: Apparently wonders do cease!!

What will really screw up the prosecution is that David Halls gave the gun to Hannah Gutierrez-Reed who gave it to AB and Halls was only charged with a petty misdemeanor and a few months probation. Mr. Halls PLED to a misdemeanor with a suspended sentence and 6 months probation. What was he actuall...
by stretch
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
Replies: 30
Views: 960

Re: Apparently wonders do cease!!

Near as I can tell, most miscreants serve about 5% of the possible sentence if they're convicted these days. (There is simply no room at the various inns any more....) I truly hope that the judge gives Mr. Baldwin a felony conviction and some jail time in "D" block. -Tom
by stretch
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
Replies: 30
Views: 960

Re: Apparently wonders do cease!!

FINALLY!!!

NOW LET'S SEE IF THEY CAN GET THE CONVICTION THAT HE SO RICHLY DESERVES.

-STRETCH
by stretch
Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1172

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

It's gotta be RELIABLE in order to be considered for social work. I'd take the 380 because it goes, "BANG!" every time, but I'm not a fan of either platform. Glock's reputation seems to have been made on reliability and ease of use. That's the only reason to consider one for me. If it ain'...
by stretch
Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would this 42-wheeler truck be hauling...???
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Re: What would this 42-wheeler truck be hauling...???

Its hauling the new 1.7 trillion dollar load of bs the gubbermint rammed down our throats AGAIN.
THAT'S IT!!! :shock: :lol: :shock:

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Replies: 49
Views: 2181

Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson

Welcome aboard!

I have A LOT of admiration for site moderators.

And I like Skinner Sights, too. :D On two of my guns.

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1343

Re: Just one powder

Just one?!

I could happily - I AM happily getting by with 231 and 2400.

I haven't tried enough Blue Dot to give an opinion, although it seems to work well in 9mm for me.

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I really like these!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 365

Re: I really like these!!!

I, too, like that 158gr bullet in a gun for social work. I have a Rossi 2.5"(?) 357 that is actually pretty comfortable to shoot with 357 magnum loads. (14.0 gr. 2400, 158gr. JHP) The rubber grip is a brilliant design for my hand. I tried the same load in a Ruger SP101 with the stock square-sec...
by stretch
Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good morning Gentlemen
Replies: 12
Views: 731

Re: Good morning Gentlemen

Although BP is important to TREAT, also think of it as a SYMPTOM..... YES!!! :D 8) :D As well as diabetes, various aches and pains, etc. Would that there were more doctors like you. I commented to my PA during a visit that I had some somewhat severe knee pain while walking. "Well, you're getti...
by stretch
Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Courtroom Irony...
Replies: 5
Views: 414

Re: Courtroom Irony...

Grizz is correct. If you are called for jury duty, study jury nullification before you go. And DO NOT mention it out loud. This! (If the court/judge/DA gets wind of the fact that you know what it is, you'll be excused immediately if not sooner. And probably escorted out of the courthouse post haste...
by stretch
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report

You do not cross flight paths. Yeah - that's a bad thing to do without altitude separation. It's obvious that the flight paths crossed; the question was who decided that that was a good idea - the pilot or the air boss? Sounds now as if the air boss directed the P-63 pilot to do so, and the pilot a...
by stretch
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rabbits with a .38
Replies: 17
Views: 809

Re: rabbits with a .38

I can't help you with either a 38 Special load for rifle, or a 125 gr. 38 Special load. But I like your concept - bunnies with a 38 Special. 8) Flat Point or SWC so as not to expand in the wee critter. I wonder how a 148 wad cutter would be on rabbits? (Not reversed.) Probably wouldn't feed in the r...
by stretch
Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report

I read the preliminary report. Seems the fighters were supposed to be in front of the bombers 500 ft. from the audience, and the bombers were suppose to be behind the fighters 1000 ft. from the audience. In the video from Jim's other post, the P-63 appeared to be WAY behind the other fighters and cl...
by stretch
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a Great Pyrenees is capable of
Replies: 6
Views: 481

Re: What a Great Pyrenees is capable of

We have a neighbor with a Great Pyrenees.

He's an absolute marshmallow - loves everybody.

Doesn't even get upset when one of the other neighbor's
German Shepherd attacks him. He knows the shepherd is just posturing.

-Stretch
by stretch
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartridge found at crime scene
Replies: 20
Views: 983

Re: Cartridge found at crime scene

Best to avoid courts and lawyers all together.
Yep. You get to court, you've already lost.........
(Maybe not the trial, but lots of time and money.)

-Stretch
by stretch
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Second time out with the new Python.
Replies: 1
Views: 194

Re: Second time out with the new Python.

Not bad shootin' under the circumstances. 8)

I found 14 gr. of 2400 was the most accurate in my guns,
but of course there may be variations with your kit, eh?
Glad it worked for ya.

Too bad about the trigger.

-Stretch
by stretch
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Living through WINTER...
Replies: 20
Views: 1016

Re: Living through WINTER...

And I am cutting, hauling and splitting firewood. BUT .. I am happy to be alive!
THIS!!! :lol:

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartridge found at crime scene
Replies: 20
Views: 983

Re: Cartridge found at crime scene

One thing to consider is if the ammo recovered was reloaded after being fired in another pistol ? Range pickups might have several marks on them. Of course, after tumbling, cleaning, and the die work, those marks may or may not be faded or eliminated. Yet they're still there. The new marks form the...
by stretch
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W's slipping quality
Replies: 9
Views: 643

Re: S&W's slipping quality

Some of the trigger issues are exacerbated by the California drop test. Easiest way to get the gun to comply is to make a stiff trigger with a spring that could hold up a corner of an F350...... I get that. But - burrs, poor finishes, bent parts and like that - there's just no excuse on a gun going ...
by stretch
Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W's slipping quality
Replies: 9
Views: 643

Re: S&W's slipping quality

Unfortunately, that's the way it is these days. I bought a HiPower - last of the Brownings. Trigger was unusable. I fixed it with a spring kit, the mag disconnect removal, and some polishing. Not a target trigger, but then it's not a target gun. Still, I shouldn't have to fix it on a gun that cost a...
by stretch
Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying firewood is bad enough...
Replies: 24
Views: 1286

Re: Buying firewood is bad enough...

I burn 3 to 4 cords a year. I split it all with an ax, or hammer and wedge. I'm 62. I'm strongly considering a wood splitter for the knotty stuff. Up here in Maine, the only legal measurement for firewood is a cord - 4Ft x 4Ft x 8Ft - or 128 cubic feet. "Seasoned" firewood is defined as fi...
by stretch
Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heritage Rough Rider
Replies: 26
Views: 921

Re: Heritage Rough Rider

I've had one for years - 22 and 22 MAG cylinder.

Surprisingly accurate!

I've had no trouble with mine - it goes bang every time.

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel length for hunting sixgun
Replies: 37
Views: 1292

Re: Barrel length for hunting sixgun

I like the 41 Magnum! One of my all-time favorite cartridges. :D That looks like a dandy load, Jim. I'll have to try that XTP. Bill, I have 2 cast loads I like: 215gr. LSWC over 7.0 gr. of WW231. OAL 1.280". I guess this is about 1,000 FPS. Very accurate, low recoil, easy on the hands. 250gr. W...
by stretch
Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Single Six 1993 vintage
Replies: 8
Views: 414

Re: Ruger Single Six 1993 vintage

That's a nice lookin' gun for having been Bubba'd by the previous owner.

Shooting's not bad, either! 8)

Definitely has potential......

-Stretch
by stretch
Tue Nov 15, 2022 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report

Thanks for the video Jim - it's excellent. I think they're going to find the following cause(s). 1. The parade course should have been designed with altitude separation. 2. The parade course should not have had fighters passing on the inside of the bomber in turns. (I didn't know this was a BIG NO-N...
by stretch
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange day at the range with the Python.
Replies: 12
Views: 550

Re: Strange day at the range with the Python.

Sorry to hear about your troubles with the Colt. I like 14.0gr. of 2400 pushing a 158gr. JHP. OAL is 1.580 or 1.575, depending on how they crimp. WSP Primers. I've also had good success with 16.2 gr. of H110 with the 158 gr. JHP. OAL is 1.580 or 1.575, depending on how they crimp. Winchester Magnum ...
by stretch
Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Rifle Men
Replies: 29
Views: 1154

Re: Lead Rifle Men

RESULT!!! 8) Very cool! And to think that back in the day lotsa kids did this. Kinda normal, in fact. Nowadays if word got out that the grandkids were casting lead soldiers at your house you'd have DHHS, the Hazmat folks, etc.. at your door. -Stretch
by stretch
Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airplane collision at air show
Replies: 26
Views: 790

Re: Airplane collision at air show

Unfortunately, if they keep crashing these things, no one is going to be able to fly 'em anymore. Nine-O'-Nine in Connecticut, and now this one. Both preventable. Irreplaceable lives lost, and irreplaceable aircraft lost. :cry: Condolences to the families of the dead. -Stretch
by stretch
Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air pistol
Replies: 7
Views: 333

Re: Air pistol

I've heard these CO2 versions have very little movement from recoil
True...if ya miss, it's your fault! Ask me how I know.... LOL! :D :lol: :oops:

But like ya said, still havin' fun. :D

-Stretch
by stretch
Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air pistol
Replies: 7
Views: 333

Re: Air pistol

You got A LOT of air pistol for $200 is right! That would be a 10 meter target pistol. Velocities usually run around 600fps for those. C-T-C will be less than the diameter of the pellet if you do your part. (The trick is to do that consistently over 60 shots! :lol: ) A very, very nice find. -Stretch
by stretch
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special
Replies: 26
Views: 1493

Re: .44 Special

Another grand old caliber.

The 44 Special is still very, very capable.

-Stretch
by stretch
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .41 mag loads?
Replies: 13
Views: 479

Re: .41 mag loads?

JimT, that's a beautiful revolver! 8)

-Stretch
by stretch
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .41 mag loads?
Replies: 13
Views: 479

Re: .41 mag loads?

215gr. LSWC over 7.0 gr. of WW231. Somewhere around 1000 fps, and very, very accurate. Comfortable enough to shoot all day. I wouldn't feel undergunned with this load for social work, either. At the other end of the spectrum: 250gr. Cast Performance WFNGC. 19.8gr. of H110 in a Ruger Blackhawk. This ...
by stretch
Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Prep
Replies: 15
Views: 842

Re: Hurricane Prep

Good luck!

Generators make life SO much nicer after a big blow.

We lost power for 11 days after the Ice Storm of '98.

Got a generator about halfway through - BIG improvement! :-)

-Stretch
by stretch
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2599

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

You are truly blessed to have such decisions to make..... :D

I'd lean towards the modern one in this case, but I'm nowhere near as
expert as the rest of you.

-Stretch
by stretch
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the wood done
Replies: 41
Views: 1579

Re: Got the wood done

I've got at least 2 winters' worth all stacked and dried. Working on winter #3's heat. I only burn 3- 4 cords of wood, but then my house is samll. I'm the woodsplitter, but I'm thinking of buying one. Some of that knotty, twisted maple is a bear to split by hand. That's a good woodpile Pitchy! That ...
by stretch
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just needed...
Replies: 20
Views: 1014

Re: Just needed...

Yep. 8)

Huntin', fishin', woods loafin'....all good for what ails ya in modern society.

A couple of hours on an old motorbike on a deserted rural road does much the same......

-Stretch
by stretch
Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guide to Automobile Dashboard Warning Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 538

Re: Guide to Automobile Dashboard Warning Lights

My older son and I were talking a couple of weeks ago. One of his coworkers called him one evening and said that his roommate was broken down on I-95. "Can you go and get him?" "Yeah - no problem, where is he?" "Northbound near the Sydney exit." "Okay." So he ...
by stretch
Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man with CCW stops an active shooter ...
Replies: 33
Views: 2113

Re: Man with CCW stops an active shooter ...

The best outcome in a horrific situation.

Dead shooter. Kudos to the guy who stopped the carnage.

-Stretch