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by Streetstar
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

Darn surprised it was an active Army reservist who did this , especially a senior NCO Regardless, - he was in a non combatant MOS, but after 20 years, would be very familar with his service rifle and all the clones thereof. Plus being senior level would have at minimum taken the BNOC and ANOC course...
by Streetstar
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged

I dont really know anything about the contender lineup, but it has always amazed me how it’s seemingly legal to swap it from handgun to rifle and back and forth but you can’t do that with any other gun…. To have that flexibility, it has to start out as a pistol and be originally sold as a serial nu...
by Streetstar
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12894

Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

Gentlemen Thank you collectively for chiming in ! Sounds like i wasnt too far off the mark with my old pantry staples of Makers and Gentleman Jack, but adding a selection or 2 of the recommendations here would be A-OK On the short list is the Rowan's and Buffalo Trace if i can find it I on occasion ...
by Streetstar
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged

Per my start of this thread -- my Encore experience started out with the 45/70 pistol pictured and i added the .50 cal Katadahn muzzle loading gear when i thought i might use it in -- literally 2009 -- it remains unfired Meanwhile, the 45/70 is in my top 3 favorite cartridges (maybe top 5 not counti...
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12894

Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

I’m guessing a few of us on here , as it is fall now, enjoy a highball of an adult beverage at times when the day is done Just curious what some of you gentlemen partake in —— backstory: My relationship of the last few years with a tee totaler has failed and I am re-stocking the bar in my house for ...
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's 10/22! Happy Ruger Day!
Replies: 3
Views: 154

Re: It's 10/22! Happy Ruger Day!

A day so nice I’ve commemorated it twice!

10/22 target and a take down model in inventory
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores)

I've bought a couple from Ed's TCs in Oklahoma. He keeps a good stock of barrels and a nice guy to do business with. At edstc.com. Have an appointment to see him tomorrow to peruse rifle barrels and to see what kind of wood furniture he has on hand. My ML setup is camo, and that just won’t do for a...
by Streetstar
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores)

I tried another Fox Ridge barrel, 338 Federal and couldn't find a load that it liked so I sent it down the road. My buddy got a 270 barrel that was more of a shotgun than a rifle, he sold it as well. That’s not very good luck with the rifle barrels at all :o I should fire the ML setup just to see h...
by Streetstar
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1188

Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged

I have had a TC Encore pistol for years with a 15” 45/70 barrel. It’s largely just been a curiosity in the gun room, but due to the versatility of the platform (if you start out with a pistol ) I added a .50 muzzleloader barrel and stock set to the inventory years ago Coincidentally the ML has never...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good reason to stay strapped
Replies: 11
Views: 727

Re: Good reason to stay strapped

I'd be totin a 30-30 as well. It's very unsettling when You have to look over Your shoulder everyday. Hate to say it, but being surrounded by 10 is a situation something with a big detachable box magazine would be good for. That said, a magazine full of 30/30 would still make ‘‘em scatter unless th...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a New Levergun Convert
Replies: 14
Views: 654

Re: Made a New Levergun Convert

Awesome! I took a “black rifle buddy” to the range recently and while he fooled around with the Aimpoint on his AR variant, I was busy making little sheep and turkey silhouettes spin with my new Henry carbine .22. I let him shoot a few mag tubes full and the smile was noticeable. The guy even brough...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...

Popular in places with a lot of water restrictions. They even have it with flecks of brown throughout to look more authentic

Expensive though
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
Replies: 19
Views: 1034

Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site

I was booted from the “Politics & Religion” section of a cycling forum I visit for basically being a libertarian and not agreeing with mass gun confiscation after the Uvalde shooting

Oh well
by Streetstar
Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 45-70
Replies: 14
Views: 792

Re: 1886 45-70

I bought a Miroku made limited edition deluxe takedown 1886 that is an outstandingly beautiful rifle, but it did suffer about a 20% misfire rate due to light hammer strikes. I use it for NRA Lever Action Silhouette shooting, so misfires were unacceptable. I cured the problem by installing a Brownin...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 803

Re: Misplaced Firearm

I dont hunt anymore, but back in the bowhunting days a Glock 20 10mm was my "in case they attack" sidearm. Thought i lost it -- looked everywhere it seemed -- went months and i finally got over it but it still bugged me for sure Then had an occasion to go recreationally shoot my hunting bo...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you carry today?
Replies: 6
Views: 298

Re: What did you carry today?

SIG 229 DAK (its a big pistol still, but i like the hammerless profile ) I thought of the proclamations for this day (10-13-2023 - in case anyone is reading this thread in 10 years ) - and briefly considered tossing an AR and my mag carrier in the truck --- but my daily wanderings consisted of a tri...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: field/bbq holster for new model Python?
Replies: 3
Views: 190

field/bbq holster for new model Python?

A few months ago i procured a new model Python 3" -- its been living mostly in a foam lined Pelican style case ever since, but it really needs to live outside a bit I have read threads about El Paso Saddlery now being somewhat hit or miss so i was writing to see if there were any good alternati...
by Streetstar
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 1884

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy birthday Paco!
by Streetstar
Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistols
Replies: 28
Views: 1255

Re: Pocket Pistols

jnyork wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:30 pm Sig Sauer P238 .380, in a Galco pocket holster. Never leave home without it.
ME too -- fairly typical EDC


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by Streetstar
Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made it to The Whittington Center this morning.
Replies: 21
Views: 642

Re: I made it to The Whittington Center this morning.

stayed in Founders Housing a few years back -- wonderful time !

Went solo and armed with not only more firearms than i could shoot , but a few cool paperbacks to read whild i relaxed and whipped up some decent meals on my favorite Lodge in the cabin

will be back soon
by Streetstar
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Shootists—- the beginning
Replies: 18
Views: 760

Re: The Shootists—- the beginning

Well -- if given the opportunity, i'd say id take Colt Lawman 4" fixed sight in ---------------- .357 Magnum ! -- then if were going to a place where the tough guys go, and turn out even tougher (thats an old song lyric ) --- and the goal is to knock down some things at extended distances for f...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."

I have one Santana album Downloaded on iTunes. A compilation album he recorded with other artists but provided guitar work. His version (homage) to Led Zeppelin’s Whole lotta love is epic. I think the rock singer Chris Cornell (RIP) was the vocalist. Nice choice when I’m tired of podcasts or Fox News
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: K frame .22s
Replies: 29
Views: 911

Re: K frame .22s

Buckeyeshooter: another M18 shooter here. I do not see many of them around. Am lucky to also have its 3 'brothers' -- a M14, M17, and M15. I still have a 2.5 inch 19. At one point I had a 2.5. 4 and 6 inch. I am getting old and starting to downsize these days. Don’t “downsize” that one :lol: Kiddin...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She said she missed me.
Replies: 12
Views: 601

Re: She said she missed me.

Sounds like my most recent ex. Although she’d be using a scattergun to better her odds. She is a “Set fire to the bridge before she is off it “ type, God bless her Dating these days for a middle aged gent (I’m 51) is no fun - probably even less so for the gals. However we all (mostly) still seem to ...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Writing on a stock.
Replies: 15
Views: 516

Re: Writing on a stock.

If it’s a laminate stock, I’d be tempted to put some Mylar over it and call it good I’m an avid mountain biker and most of the modern enthusiast grade stuff is carbon fiber for the frames, so it’s common to use Mylar to protect the weave in areas that are prone to getting beat up and seems to work l...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
Replies: 18
Views: 777

Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch

oldebear1950 wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:05 pm I just scored on a Henry all weather 45-70 for almost half price of all the ones on gun broker. Is brand new and looks awesome

Pics or it didn’t happen 😂😂
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Health and the 'carnivore' diet
Replies: 8
Views: 358

Re: Health and the 'carnivore' diet

I let myself get too fat and am taking ozempic to battle it. Jason and I are both insurance adjusters and he can attest that it can involve physically active days in all temperatures with lots of walking and climbing activity —- but like Scott, I recently started doing consulting work that is 90% be...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
Replies: 30
Views: 852

Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type

I kinda get depressed when things are not organized. My reloading spot rivals Steve’s for tidiness, however I haven’t used it in several years because I only reload large centerfire rifle rounds, and I used to dabble with benchrest stuff. 6mm PPC and the like It’s easy to stay on top of things when ...
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:14 pm
I do clean my black powder firearms immediately. But I clean modern guns when needed. .22 rimfires a bit more often since that is a generally dirty round. Guns shooting cast bullets also a bit more frequently. But others when they stop functioning 100% reliably.

Pretty much this
by Streetstar
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1408

Re: .22 handguns

I have a number of .22lr handguns but don't shoot any of them as often as centerfire guns. I'd rather shoot a .38, a .44 spl or a .45 Colt when I'm out and about. I suppose I will second this emotion. I fire my Ruger 10/22’s and Henry lever .22’s far more than I have ever used one in handgun format...
by Streetstar
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
Replies: 18
Views: 777

Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch

Just looked up the Henry's --- sheesh , now i want one too - IF (maybe still a big if) - i could get one close to MSRP . I'll take the case hardened version myself please ! Someone mentioned looking around for a used Browning 1886 though - if you dont have to have new , that would be a very very goo...
by Streetstar
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch
Replies: 18
Views: 777

Re: 1886 chrome 18.5 inch barrel, versus henry all learther side load gate 18 inch

. I almost got an 1886 reproduction, but I had a little bit more money and decided to splurge on a Big Horn Armory 1889 in 500 S&W just for the fact that I could get a carbine style levergun about the same weight and heft as a Marlin Guide Gun (and shorter than my ‘little’ Marlin 1894), with a ...
by Streetstar
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Replies: 22
Views: 719

Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?

Sig P238 with dedicated +P defense loads
by Streetstar
Mon May 29, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Special.
Replies: 29
Views: 1698

Re: 44 Special.

Timely discussion It wasnt 2 or 3 months ago that i purchased an engraved Python (new production) and soundly proclaimed that it may be my last significant firearms purchase for a good long while. My interest in shooting, and especially reloading had been waning and prior to that i had mostly just b...
by Streetstar
Sun May 28, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 14773

Re: Just a matter of time PUPPY BORN

Well we survived the night! The first few days are kind of tenuous for puppy survival. Moms sleeping on them, they move off and get cold( newborns can't regulate body temp), the list goes on. This morning I weighed each pup- gotta make sure they are growing- put the pups into the incubator tote so ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the wheel gun and the other one
Replies: 13
Views: 694

Re: the wheel gun and the other one

A-ha! Not hard to figure out what this one is we have a thread on it here somewhere And it is on my list to be a companion to the little Henry. I just picked up recently.. The only finish my fun store has is the bronze cerakote though and I am on the fence about whether I like that or not, but they ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

——duplicate. Did it again Good grief
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

— duplicate

Trying to correct typos in my post but I can’t see for squat without my reading glasses so I keep hitting the “quote button instead of edit
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

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by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

Thanks fellows for the supportive words It means a lot to me because there are so many members on here that are either veterans, LEO, or have formal medical and pharmaceutical training, And we are all outdoorsman to varying degrees, when you guys remark about something like this it comes from a plac...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

Re: watch your six gentlemen

Most folks seem to go through life without paying attention. I think urban life encourages us to do so. You stepped up. I’m darn proud of you for that. But you are correct, it can happen anywhere at any time. . Thank you for the kind words and you’re very right about people not paying attention. I ...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 883

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

Awesome! And I can relate to your comment about the oil because I am a DIYer. I normally don’t profess to believe in conspiracy theories but find it odd that I can get an oil change plus filter in some places for 40 bucks , (brick and mortar shop, guys with tools performing services etc. etc. But wh...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the wheel gun and the other one
Replies: 13
Views: 694

Re: the wheel gun and the other one

headed to a forest to evade the local version of a heat wave with two cheap guns and a old-stock vehicle . . . . the car is an 07 Yaris, stick shift, runs on fumes, great aircon, and good tires. the wheel gun is new and I won't embarrass myself by divulging how Cheap it is. . † grizz As Joe China w...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2180

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

. He even addresses the looks complaints and shows several old Colt double actions I have thought of as classics and the resemblance is striking. I mentioned before that my Colt Lawman is my “go-to” for any full size revolver business (but trying to warm up to the new 3” Python I splurged on over t...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a 71!
Replies: 13
Views: 714

Re: Got a 71!

Wonderful rifle to cherish and take care of. Man, I would love to have one, but I have to pay for soooo many home repairs ... :cry: I can empathize there That’s the story of the upcoming summer for me If I write down my list in a public forum like this perhaps I will accomplish half of it! :lol: :l...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2180

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

I actually don’t think it looks that bad, however it would look a lot better if it was $400 as has been said. There’s a lot of very worthy competition in the thousand dollar price point. Compared to the Rock Island revolver a, this one is a tractive. But it’s like being at the beer joint and evaluat...
by Streetstar
Fri May 19, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answered prayers
Replies: 27
Views: 991

Re: Answered prayers

Tycer wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 12:02 pm
Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 11:15 am Scott, it is simple. God made sure she married her angel. That's the kind of stuff He does. 8)
This.
Y’all sure are a handsome couple.

This- and I a, thankful the prayers worked. Here’s to many more sunsets
by Streetstar
Thu May 18, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2251

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

I shared the tale of the shooting in my office parking lot last week. They gun I had closest at hand was my Sig 238 (small 1911 profile 380 loaded with +p defense loads). After that encounter It has been replaced in the glovebox by my Glock 19 but the 238 still rides in a pocket holster (First rule ...
by Streetstar
Thu May 11, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 835

watch your six gentlemen

i shared this yesterday on ARFCOM, but it rattled me so i thought i would share an experience that many of us hope never happens, but can I realize the news is all about mass shootings , but not every shooting is some disgruntled loner with a long gun. Sometimes traditional Man-woman-other man argum...