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by Poohgyrr
Fri Dec 25, 2009 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: california passes ammo registeration law
Replies: 42
Views: 5393

Re: california passes ammo registeration law

If you remember his election campaign, well - he is a girlieman.

Sometimes I think the recall process should be used often.
by Poohgyrr
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Christmas had a flavor.
Replies: 18
Views: 1254

Re: If Christmas had a flavor.

Yeah, I'm hungry too now. All your fault guys! LOL Here at home I'd say cinnamon, pine, turkey, hot chocolate, Patron, real wood (preferably oak) in the fireplace, and everything being cooked. My Great Grandparents used the fireplace and wood stove to heat their home, and we ate Christmas dinner the...
by Poohgyrr
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin 45 Colt Cowboy Ltd. Question.
Replies: 10
Views: 700

Re: New Marlin 45 Colt Cowboy Ltd. Question.

Congrats on your Marlin and it should be a great Lever. Looks good too.
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossie model 92
Replies: 66
Views: 28645

Re: Rossie model 92

Speaking of Trappers, I really like the short carbines, but the short "short tifles" are also pretty good. Good for Cimarron, and wow their list prices are just short of a thousand. Here is a short short rifle that Nate made, inspired by a certain '54 Winchester M94 in 30-30. ;) http://img...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show Your Snubbie
Replies: 67
Views: 7918

Re: Show Your Snubbie

Here are two snubbies:


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by Poohgyrr
Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Marine Gunny Gives a Well-deserved "1 Finger Salute"
Replies: 7
Views: 1081

Re: OT: Marine Gunny Gives a Well-deserved "1 Finger Salute"

Thanks for posting this. I'll forward it to some of the guys at work in case they missed it.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with the NEW ROSSI Pumas - what's your opinion?
Replies: 26
Views: 3474

Re: Those with the NEW ROSSI Pumas - what's your opinion?

Yeah, these changes in who makes and sells what M92s has me konfused as well. But you guys have helped quite a bit and all I have to do now is remember. (Hah, right!) :mrgreen:


Glad I was able to buy this .357, it is sweet.


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by Poohgyrr
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose Dogs
Replies: 110
Views: 13127

Re: Loose Dogs

Yes, too many people have no respect for others. That is when we are forced to go back to the old fact that physical force does indeed solve problems. And Lulu, our ankle biter Lhasa Apso, says "Hey! It's the size of the fight in the dog! Now throw my ball so I can fetch it!" http://img205...
by Poohgyrr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose Dogs
Replies: 110
Views: 13127

Re: Loose Dogs

In town too; over the last twenty years I've seen dogs running loose every week. Quite a few were doing something they shouldn't be and simply needed to be leashed up until their owners or animal control collected them. Not really much of a problem. But five times I've dealt with dog(s) attacking ki...
by Poohgyrr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 7129

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

The Katrina scenario of societal breakdown and survival is always the first one I think about when I consider being given only the choice of one or two firearms - Right, and we've had two big riots here, like the rodney king riots, and I believe fewer issues during a couple of earthquakes. They sus...
by Poohgyrr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Busted with lead ammo sans firearm in California?
Replies: 19
Views: 1793

Re: Busted with lead ammo sans firearm in California?

JohndeFresno wrote: ::: so many conflicting firearms laws ::: and so many strange interpretations based upon court decisions :::
Yeah I know. I'll ask some friends what the Rangers have told them. Archery is looking better and better. :wink:

EDITED: Gun Smith, do you remember what section that was?
by Poohgyrr
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 7129

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

I've been reading everyone's posts, and trying to pick just one Levergun & revolver combination. Then I realized that, hey, I did basically store my own guns a few months ago. So what did I keep with me to live my life here in town? A 5" 1911/45, a 2" J frame, and a M94 Trapper/ 45 Lon...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 7129

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

You define your purpose or in general. Hmmm. I'm going to rule out any worries about bears, mountain lions, or similar wild animals for this one. If I spent most of my time in town or otherwise not hunting for food, the primary purpose of this gun would be defense against bad people and mad dogs. S...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best barrel length for a .45 colt Levergun
Replies: 27
Views: 3453

Re: What's the best barrel length for a .45 colt Levergun

Well, I like the stubby Levers, they are just too handy not to have. And my .45 Trapper was the right price. :mrgreen: And I have some 20"ers that do well for me. And I really really really want a 26" 30-30 (all Fadala's fault darn him!). And no, I'm not senile. Yet. I'm not I'm not I'm no...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Bear flashlights
Replies: 8
Views: 1168

Black Bear flashlights

The thread on converting the little workhorse Surefire 6P to LED made me think I might post a thread about these rechargeable flashlights. I've been using a Black Bear nightly for probably a year or more. It is bright (the Borealis 1050 model - 1050 lumens), I usually compare it to the high beams on...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Photo of KirkD's old .22
Replies: 32
Views: 2319

Re: OT: Photo of KirkD's old .22

Yes, congrats on the old family .22 and thanks for sharing the story with us.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 still works
Replies: 30
Views: 2859

Re: 30-30 still works

Good job on your buck. And glad to hear the Lever in 30-30 still delivers; a favorite of a bunch of us.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi/Braztech 92
Replies: 10
Views: 2873

Re: New Rossi/Braztech 92

In any case, your M92's look good to me, congrats. And Steve's work has spoiled me, his M92's are just plain great.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapper, is it worth the money?
Replies: 30
Views: 3169

Re: Trapper, is it worth the money?

I've never regretted buying a Trapper 30-30. And I prefer that tang safety to the cross bolt found in the previous versions.
by Poohgyrr
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite big game capable walking gun?
Replies: 56
Views: 4975

Re: What's your favorite big game capable walking gun?

Around here there isn't much a pair of heavy loaded .44 Specials can't handle.

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by Poohgyrr
Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 16" Lever in 45 = FUN
Replies: 13
Views: 2225

16" Lever in 45 = FUN

Whether you call it Long Colt or Colt, we just spent the weekend shooting mostly standard factory loads and a few heavy thumpers from Double Tap. Winchester's 94, even with that real ugly cross bolt wart on the side, is a lot of fun in this caliber. Wish I had a couple 92's. This pic was taken just ...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any update on Paco's health?
Replies: 8
Views: 1108

Re: Any update on Paco's health?

Yes, thanks for the update. We're at the cabin now, and will shoot a few rounds out of the 16" .45 LC Winchester for Paco.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossie model 92
Replies: 66
Views: 28645

Re: Rossie model 92

Absolutely. The Rossi's are real nice, I need a few more. ;) And Nate has a DVD on upgrading them a bit, or he can do it for you.
by Poohgyrr
Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-You talk about some good looking Cowgirls!
Replies: 26
Views: 2259

Re: OT-You talk about some good looking Cowgirls!

"The Outlaw" and others..... Ohh myyyyyy... Mmmm. Mmmm. Mmmm. Maybe one of those cable TV stations will do a special of her movies.
by Poohgyrr
Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What I picked up at the Hardware Store yesterday...
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: What I picked up at the Hardware Store yesterday...

What they all said. That looks real good. Just wiping it down would be fun, let alone loading & shooting it. Congrats!
by Poohgyrr
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CA Sunset
Replies: 11
Views: 797

Re: CA Sunset

Great pics, thanks.

Hehe, I'll have to check our view tomorrow. Might have something interesting in the background..
by Poohgyrr
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossi 92 question
Replies: 30
Views: 7850

Re: rossi 92 question

Here is a Rossi made EMF brand .357 M92 that Steve worked over. It is sweet. Not one complaint. Great Lever and a favorite.


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Another pic, with its' sidekick S&W .357..

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by Poohgyrr
Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Frankengun" 94
Replies: 5
Views: 521

Re: "Frankengun" 94

Hah, congrats on your '94, no matter "ugly" it is or isn't. The Trapper length is definitely my favorite on the M94's & 92's.
by Poohgyrr
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 1911 fans here?
Replies: 102
Views: 8468

Re: Any 1911 fans here?

I got this for the price of the Desert Warrior I was looking at. Super deal and it is mine now. The sidekick is mandatory for 1911 owners. The grip on a single stack 1911 fits my hands and I can actually hithe target (on a good day)... Some double stacks are horrible that way. http://img341.imagesha...
by Poohgyrr
Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 ROSSI
Replies: 19
Views: 1118

Re: 357 ROSSI

A bit late maybe, but congrats on a great deal. And the chicken sounds good too.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Weeks, 4 Days & Countin'...
Replies: 52
Views: 5258

Re: OT - Day 2 down! Now I could Stand Some Prayers

Hang in there, you can do it. Prayers and best.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got in some Shootin' and Cabin time
Replies: 27
Views: 2665

Re: Got in some Shootin' and Cabin time

Sounds like a great time with getting out of town, the fresh air, the woods, and shooting. Thanks for sharing and scratch your girl behind her ears for us.
by Poohgyrr
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for me
Replies: 33
Views: 2898

Re: Prayer Request for me

Good to hear, and like they say, the Lord answers knee mail. Our best and prayers for continued healing.
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its Tycer and Jeff Quinn's fault!
Replies: 16
Views: 1063

Re: Its Tycer and Jeff Quinn's fault!

We should send Tycer and Jeff a box of ammo for a job well done!
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: Craiglist Posting "To the Guy Who Mugged Me..."
Replies: 11
Views: 1074

Re: HUMOR: Craiglist Posting "To the Guy Who Mugged Me..."

:lol: Maybe it did, or didn't happen. Makes a good story though. The intended victim was a lot nicer than some folks would have been, and the whole robbery at knife point thing is serious and a felony anyway. Thug started it; sometimes the good people come out on top in real life. My reading doesn't...
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Just had a Webcam Call with my son -- from LONDON
Replies: 13
Views: 1584

Re: OT: Just had a Webcam Call with my son -- from LONDON

Wow, I am always amazed at how communications has changed since about 1960. And I don't have quite the Seniority of some folks, although I am getting there, and hope to enjoy the ride along the way. I remember party lines, and when many folks here didn't have a home phone. Good neighbors should be a...
by Poohgyrr
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Mernickle holsters
Replies: 10
Views: 2094

Re: OT - Mernickle holsters

I bought two PS6 DA's, one for 4" K frames and one for 4" N frames. I like them a lot. Holds the pistols tight by my side and higher up than some other brands, yet the draw seems as low as the other brands. Like Hobie posted, the price is great and I bought his belt and speedloader pouch t...
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.
Replies: 94
Views: 10369

Re: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.

Wow, you guys posted some great pics and thanks for sharing. It is appreciated. And if I could only keep two guns, well, I guess there are several that would serve quite well, but boy would it be tough. For now, I want a 3 1/2" .357 S&W and my NKJ 16" M92 in .44 Special. The S&W wo...
by Poohgyrr
Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Special bullets - do any work?
Replies: 34
Views: 3557

Re: 44 Special bullets - do any work?

2ndovc wrote:Federal makes a 200 Gr semi-wadcutter HP that is super accurate from my S&W 21. jb 8)

Same here, and I also have some of the Speer factory Gold Dots. I haven't shot anything more dangerous than paper and one ground squirrel - but it dropped.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns vs. Computers
Replies: 11
Views: 1163

Re: Guns vs. Computers

[quote="AJMD429"] I'm betting that NONE of the computers, routers, modems, and so forth will be working in what - maybe five years - ten years at the most...? I just went outside and shot a 115-year-old rifle, and it worked PERFECTLY. quote]


That sure is how it seems to work.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take down with two calibers?
Replies: 19
Views: 1517

Take down with two calibers?

On the four lever only thread, I keep trying to get a 38-55 included without giving up my other choices.

Has anyone ever heard of a take down, with a second barrel for another caliber?

Like the TCC single shots, but in a Lever.
by Poohgyrr
Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT? Whoooo Hoooo I'm a "Member Emeritus"
Replies: 31
Views: 2911

Re: OT? Whoooo Hoooo I'm a "Member Emeritus"

:twisted:

It means you have to celebrate and go buy something new that's Lever related. :wink:
by Poohgyrr
Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.
Replies: 61
Views: 7381

Re: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.

Today's choices are: NKJ 16" EMF .357 beadblasted stainless, receiver sight & gold bead, good wood NKJ 16" EMF .44 blued octagon, receiver sight & gold bead, with good wood 26" Win M94 30-30AI, deep blue, great walnut, receiver sighted with gold bead 20" Win M94BB .356 Wi...
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just put a 1953 Win 94 on layaway...
Replies: 8
Views: 692

Re: I just put a 1953 Win 94 on layaway...

Congratulations. I haven't seen any older Levers here for a while. :(
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT F-18 Fly-by at 25 feet over water with vapor trail.
Replies: 18
Views: 2427

Re: OT F-18 Fly-by at 25 feet over water with vapor trail.

Did you hear the audience in that? Grins, that pilot was having too much fun. I'm jealous! ;) :mrgreen:
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 bulk bullet availability???
Replies: 13
Views: 1163

Re: 30-30 bulk bullet availability???

[quote="J Miller But anyway, what is the point? Joe[/quote]


No real point Joe. I was just being happy. If I caught you at a bad time or I was out of line then I apologize..
by Poohgyrr
Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 bulk bullet availability???
Replies: 13
Views: 1163

Re: 30-30 bulk bullet availability???

Winchester!!
by Poohgyrr
Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levergun
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: New levergun

Looking forward and let us know how it shoots!
by Poohgyrr
Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Getting Old
Replies: 20
Views: 1332

Re: OT Getting Old

I am tickled every morning when I get up. jumbeaux I was broadsided by an old halfton Chevy 1500 back in '94 and could have died. I didn't, and try to remember that every day is gravy. Also try to remember to be thankful for my blessings. Do wish my eyesight was what it used to be though. ;)