Gun Thread: NoVAMoMe Week Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Celebratory Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be June? Do you know what happens in June? Do you know?

Q: Weasel, what happens in June?
A: The NoVAMoMe! The NoVAMoMe happens in June!

The cultural event of the season is nearly upon us and we look forward to seeing a bunch of all y'all next weekend!

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals
Are "you people" practicing your fundamentals? In addition to correct sock tension, the watch a shooter is wearing is an important element of proper marksmanship.

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Revolver Carry?
Far too many people overlook the revolver as a carry option.

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Katana Korner

OK, I think I promised a sword update and here 'tis.

Week before last I carefully boxed up the blade and mailed it to my togishi or sword polisher, following his carefully detailed instructions. Why so careful and detailed you ask? Well the objective is two fold; a) to protect the blade, and 2) to protect the people handling the parcel. The blade has both sentimental and economic value and I do not want to see it damaged. Also, I don't want to get a call from the Postal Service informing me a Package Transport Engineer was fatally skewered by the still exceedingly sharp blade sticking out the end of the box. With me so far?

So the recommended methodology is to secure the blade to a 1" x 3" board using electrical wire through the peg hole in the tang, and then complete the process of protecting the blade with heavy paper and strong tape. The whole thing is bubble-wrapped and placed into a shipping tube. Regrettably, I did not photograph the finished package because it was complimented by not one but two postal workers. With insurance it was about $50 to ship by registered mail, and a few days later I received the following from my togishi.

I've had a good chance to study your blade. This is an absolutely authentic antique Japanese blade. It probably dates from the mid-1600's. It looks like it is from Mino province, possibly from the town of Seki which was a major sword production center for centuries.
The blade is a traditional forging and it looks like it has a complete hamon (temper line) and boshi (temper line around the point), so it should be completely restorable. There are a few small defects that will not be completely removable such as a small open weld spot, about 1/8" in size, about 1" up from the tang on one side and a visible black weld line about 3/8" long about 4" up from the tang on the other side. These may be improved significantly by polishing, but probably can not be completely removed. This is common and to be expected in an authentic hand forged blade of this age.
I should be able to start on your blade next week. It will probably be about 3 more weeks after that to get it finished.

So now I wait, and to say I am excited to see the finished product is something of an understatement. Again, the polishing restoration is done completely by hand which is why it takes time. Frankly I am a little amazed someone has the capacity and dedication to work on something like this for so long, but again, this is for a museum quality restoration. After lengthy conversations with the togishi we agreed this is the proper way to treat this antique item of art. I have asked for some photos of the process to share here, but evidently they will likely not show much and was cautioned as follows to manage my expectations:

I will try to make some in progress photos but they are generally not too interesting. Just variations of shiny and scratchy right up until the last few days.

So sit tight everyone, shiny and scratchy photos to follow!
Remember when SNL was funny?

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Colt 1911 Restoration

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Tornado Warning!

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Great Movie
This is absolutely in Weasel's Top 5 greatest movies of all time.

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Musical Interlude
Here are unknown artists with It's Raining Bullshit Tonight. Can't this be said of every Sunday evening? Should this become the official song of the Gun Thread?

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Gun Basics 101
New video from the She Equips Herself gal! This week's video is on recoil management.

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Cigar of the Week
This week our pal Nato sends this excellent review of the Macanudo 1968

After 10 months of failing at shot-gunning I pulled out the old CZ455 and parked up downwind of the warren. 12 shots, 12 less vermin. Praise be to fundamentals! Going home, I passed a random tobacconist and asked for "A cigar. a big one" This is what they gave me.

I am generally leery of dark wrappers because I prefer a milder smoke. BUT... This cigar hates sugar! The violence it did in my mouth to the Vodka-Red Bull is astounding. Down the gullet! 2 mins later it played well with the Zywiec porter. 20 minutes later I found out it loves the bourbon. I like the even burn. I like the flavour of the second half. I don't know how to read cigar labels. Does anyone in the horde know what this is and what others I should look for if I like it?

Excellent, Nato! Thank you! I also like your well-loved Zippo!

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Here are some different online cigar vendors. You will find they not only carry different brands and different lines from those brands, but also varying selections of vitolas (sizes/shapes) of given lines. It's good to have options, especially if you're looking for a specific cigar.

Cigarsinternational.com
Cigarpage.com
Famous-smoke.com
Cigarsdaily.com
Neptunecigar.com
Smallbatchcigar.com
Bobalu Cigar Company
Cigarbid.com
Nicks Cigar World New!

A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid

Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo NEW!

***Mail Bag***

This week's mailbag entry is from our pal WTM. HA! Man, isn't this the truth!

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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 06:03 PM (fwDg9)

2 First?

Posted by: lin-duh at June 02, 2024 06:03 PM (PZo5T)

3 BLAM!

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 06:03 PM (EoCE8)

4 Damn

Posted by: lin-duh at June 02, 2024 06:03 PM (PZo5T)

5 Only practicing with a BB pistol today

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 06:04 PM (fwDg9)

6 *pew pew pew*

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 06:05 PM (llON8)

7 Down goes Dildo!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at June 02, 2024 06:05 PM (FkUwd)

8 What??? No Food Thread?

Gun thread starting early?!?!?!

Is this the End Times?????

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 06:05 PM (f0/sc)

9 >>> 7 Down goes Dildo!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at June 02, 2024 06:05 PM (FkUwd)

... no, I think I'll let some other Moron take that one ...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 06:07 PM (llON8)

10 Good writeup Nato!
I have a real love-hate relationship with Macanudos.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:08 PM (W/lyH)

11 Shot my 1911 on Fri. Cut my had a little at the base of my thumb, had to adjust my grip and shot to the left the rest of the time. Not sure what to do, might need a new bevertail, this one has a sharp edge that dig into my hand.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:09 PM (b4o9z)

12 Well shyte. Thought the food thread was finally up. Not that there's anything wrong with a gun thread but I'm used to sipping my Manhattan whilst reading about everyone's culinary experiences. Sipping a drink while reading about how much ammo you guys bought this week just doesn't do anything for me.

Posted by: Tuna at June 02, 2024 06:10 PM (oaGWv)

13 Or I guess I could just get gloves.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:11 PM (b4o9z)

14 Oh! That katana is gonna look real nice once it is finished. Maybe you can let us know how it is to be maintained after you get it back.

Very Nice Weasel!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 06:11 PM (R/m4+)

15 Home made taquitos here tonight. Easy to eat whilst cleaning my Israeli Arms Baby Eagle.
SWIDT?

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:12 PM (W/lyH)

16 Yay! Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:12 PM (Wnv9h)

17 12 Well shyte. Thought the food thread was finally up. Not that there's anything wrong with a gun thread but I'm used to sipping my Manhattan whilst reading about everyone's culinary experiences. Sipping a drink while reading about how much ammo you guys bought this week just doesn't do anything for me.
Posted by: Tuna at June 02, 2024 06:10 PM (oaGWv)
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The Food Thread is a privilege, and not to be taken for granted.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:13 PM (JwHpX)

18 Sipping a drink while reading about how much ammo you guys bought this week just doesn't do anything for me.
Posted by: Tuna at June 02, 2024 06:10 PM

Well...I got some shooting in today after sous viding and grill searing some country style pork ribs. That's the best I can do.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (Wnv9h)

19 You guys and gals can talk about food too if you like.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (JwHpX)

20 Weasel, when the katana is returned how will you display it?

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (YRsIm)

21 Do they heat the blade on a hibachi??

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (ZdexC)

22 >>> 17

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The Food Thread is a privilege, and not to be taken for granted.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:13 PM (JwHpX)

Uh oh.

Maybe I shouldn't have made that remark about Maple Syrup...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (llON8)

23 GT Thread content bold prediction results:

"fundamentals" would appear at least twice. Actual: 3

Phrase "buy ammo" would appear at least once. Actual: 1

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (7oYK0)

24 Sipping a drink while reading about how much ammo you guys bought this week just doesn't do anything for me.
Posted by: Tuna at June 02, 2024 06:10 PM (oaGWv)

Darn, Tuna, that's too bad. I don't do much shooting, but I'll read anything these Morons talk about. Ha.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (OX9vb)

25 As said downstairs one Japanese Sword video here and now get all sorts of Japanese Sword video suggestions on YouTube

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (fwDg9)

26 ~~Food~~ Gun Thread.

My guns devour ammo like the Horde does French Toast soaked in Pure Maple Syrup.

With a side of Crispy Bacon.

Washed down with hot Black Covfefe. And a sip of Bourbon as the chaser.

A Moron Gun is a Well Fed Gun.

And a Belt Fed Gun makes for a Happy Horde, indeed!

Bang Apetit !!!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (e6UQI)

27 >>> 23 GT Thread content bold prediction results:

"fundamentals" would appear at least twice. Actual: 3

Phrase "buy ammo" would appear at least once. Actual: 1
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (7oYK0)

What was the Vegas line?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (llON8)

28 Bang Apetit !!!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (e6UQI)

I like it!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 02, 2024 06:18 PM (OX9vb)

29 Weasel,

Congrats on getting the katana restoration started. Hope you got down to the farm and had a good time.

Posted by: JTB at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM (zudum)

30 Early gubs! Hooray! Good evening horde.

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM (IQ6Gq)

31 Weasel, when the katana is returned how will you display it?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM (YRsIm)
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I will need to have a new mounting made which is a process all by itself! They are custom made to the shape of the blade and are virtually airtight. Also, there is a whole oiling process using special oil from Japan.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM (JwHpX)

32 Praying all is well with CBD.

Posted by: olddog in mo at June 02, 2024 06:20 PM (XBR5Q)

33 Weasel, when the katana is returned how will you display it?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 02, 2024 06:14 PM

bluebell is going to 'borrow' it first. Apparently she has some clear-cutting planned.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 06:20 PM (7oYK0)

34 I just put some drops in and cleaned out the pup's ears. He usually drapes himself over me when I start using the iPad but now he's keeping his distance. If looks could kill. Ha!

Posted by: Tuna at June 02, 2024 06:20 PM (oaGWv)

35 Went shooting with my family today. Finally got to try out my Ruger 77/357 that I bought in March 2020 just before demand started going up. Wonderful to shoot. I mostly put .38 Special through it today.

Would love to have an extended capacity magazine for it. A group called IQ Munitions used to make one that’s been well reviewed, but it hasn’t been in stock for a couple of years now.

Also put a few rounds through my 30-30 revolver that some TxMoMe folks have tried. Always a fun gun. First time my second youngest brother has shot it. He was sure it was going to kick hard. “That was smooth. It doesn’t kick at all!” Which is a bit of an overstatement the other way but it is smooth firing.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 02, 2024 06:22 PM (olroh)

36 >Far too many people overlook the revolver as a carry option.
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I used a S&W J-frame 442 .38 for my concealed carry test. I mean... you're at what, 7 yards and need to put 51% on paper or something equally stupid here in KY.

The trigger sucks BTW.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 02, 2024 06:22 PM (Q4IgG)

37 While I was waiting for CBD to post the food thread, I made a "Mrs. Murphy's Cheese Cake Pie." Recipe found in Sourdough Biscuits and Pioneer Pies: The Old West Cookbook, by Gail Jenner.

It's a cheesecake with no egg, which pleases me. Have to refrigerate it for a few hours, but I'm looking forward to trying it.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 02, 2024 06:23 PM (OX9vb)

38 The restored 1911 reminds me of my first Battery Commander. He told me he was on a field exercise at Ft Bragg (mid-1960's) when they were taking a break and he saw this moldy green thing hanging from a tree branch. Turned out to be a pistol belt with a holster with an old 1911 in .38. They figured out it had probably been hanging there for a couple decades. The Army let him keep it and he completely restored it.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:23 PM (W/lyH)

39 Weasel. Just so y'know.

Open carry of a sword is LEGAL now, in Texas.

Would lend the "Weasel San" title a bit of an edge.

Hai !

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 06:24 PM (e6UQI)

40 Great news, Weasel! I thought the wait list was years long?

Wow, that 1911 looks sad ... I'll watch the vid later

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 06:25 PM (tQtDb)

41 The progress on the sword sounds awesome, Weasel. Looking forward to seeing the completed restoration.

Shooting...

Took the RMBS Mom to the range for a little practice before next weekend. As expected, she's a bit rusty, and is getting used to the new red dot, which she seems to like. I plan to get her out to the range all Summer, so she'll be ready for Corsicana.

Me, I was just getting a modified BSZ on my AR. Mission accomplished.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:26 PM (22DBY)

42 Greetings from Cornwall. No shooting for me this week, of course, but I have a little tidbit for the gub thread. On our visit to CS Lewis' home, The Kilns, last week, I was pleased to see a prominently displayed photo of Joy Davidman with her shotgun.

I'm sorry to miss the food thread because I really really want to talk about how awesome Cornish pasties are.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 02, 2024 06:26 PM (NBZ4u)

43 I learned of another source for buying ammo: Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Tennessee. Despite the name, they do sell ammo and gun related gear. Not the guns themselves. I mention this because some of their ammo prices were way below Cabela's and MidwayUSA. Free shipping on orders over 75 dollars. It might be worth a look.

Posted by: JTB at June 02, 2024 06:26 PM (zudum)

44 Screaming in digital! Glad you're having a good trip. It's the bang apetit thread, so let's hear about the Cornish pasties, while the memory is fresh.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (OX9vb)

45 Weasel, I forget, how did you acquire your antique sword?

Posted by: Ronster at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (BxwTv)

46 Greetings from Cornwall. No shooting for me this week, of course, but I have a little tidbit for the gub thread. On our visit to CS Lewis' home, The Kilns, last week, I was pleased to see a prominently displayed photo of Joy Davidman with her shotgun.

I'm sorry to miss the food thread because I really really want to talk about how awesome Cornish pasties are.
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 02, 2024 06:26 PM

Niiice! Pasties rock. Enjoying them in Cornwall must be that much more fun. Looking forward to pics of the trip in Corsicana. Safe travels.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (22DBY)

47 Weasel needs a suit of Samurai armor

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (fwDg9)

48 Ah yes, my journey with fundamentals continues...and is finally paying off. Being a left handed shooter, I was told the shots that went down and to the right were due to anticipating the recoil....then I was told it was dominant hand pressure...well, I can tell you it was neither. I, who knows nothing, didn't believe I had any issue with my trigger control. The class last week included an exercise on trigger - whether or not you wanted it. Well, seems I learned a thing or two. Friday I focused on that aspect and saw improvement. Today it paid dividends. I was shooting so accurately that I got into a zone and nailed the center of the target repeatedly. Trigger control - who knew?

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

49 Well, we're in B'more this week, in anticipation of an event down Virginia way next Saturday.

IOW.....no shooting this week.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (isNL8)

50 I've seen the Smoky Mountain Knife Works store, haven't had a chance to go in yet. I've got a rental cabin in the area, so I'll may pop in next time Im up there.

I've been thinking about trying reman ammo for the 45, just to keep the costs down. Is LAX ammo any good?

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (b4o9z)

51 >>> 48 Ah yes, my journey with fundamentals continues...and is finally paying off. Being a left handed shooter, I was told the shots that went down and to the right were due to anticipating the recoil....then I was told it was dominant hand pressure...well, I can tell you it was neither. I, who knows nothing, didn't believe I had any issue with my trigger control. The class last week included an exercise on trigger - whether or not you wanted it. Well, seems I learned a thing or two. Friday I focused on that aspect and saw improvement. Today it paid dividends. I was shooting so accurately that I got into a zone and nailed the center of the target repeatedly. Trigger control - who knew?
Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

Very nice!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (llON8)

52 Well, we're in B'more this week, in anticipation of an event down Virginia way next Saturday.

IOW.....no shooting this week.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM

B'more and there was no shooting? Are you sure you were actually in B'more?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:31 PM (22DBY)

53 well, I did buy ammo, anyway ... LGS had 158 RNL .38, my preferred load; bought 3 boxes.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 06:32 PM (tQtDb)

54 "B'more and there was no shooting? Are you sure you were actually in B'more?"

I should have been clearer...

No shooting by ME.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:32 PM (isNL8)

55 Weasel

鼬

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 06:32 PM (ZdexC)

56 Weasel,

That is incredible news about the katana blade. To think of the history it has seen passed through the hands of warriors. It has found an apt new home.

Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 06:34 PM (QB+5g)

57 Dash, the pasties have been my favorite food on this trip, beating out the lobster at Cadgwith Cove or the pork belly at the Trout Inn, and even sticky toffee pudding. (Those were all excellent but pasties are just awesome.) I ate one at Kennack Sands in the middle of a long hike on the coastal path and another yesterday at Kynance Cove. New favorite beverage is cider with a shot of blackcurrant.

I am having an absolutely marvelous time. The journey back begins tomorrow at 9 pm for me with an overnight train to Heathrow.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 02, 2024 06:34 PM (NBZ4u)

58 Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 06:25 PM (tQtDb)
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It has been just about 3 years since I was put onto the waiting list!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (JwHpX)

59 A real Katana in your hands feels like nothing you have ever experienced.
A "Legacy" Katana feels like a magic item.
Congrats on finding a Legacy item.

So jelly...

Posted by: Reforger at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (xcIvR)

60 Loved that Colt 1911 restoration video. I just wish he had finished by shooting it.

It's a special thing to completely take apart something and put it back together. I wish I had the tools. But I don't, so field stripping is the best I can do.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (XA4WA)

61 @26 - that's pure poetry, Jim SND!

Happy Sunday Horde! No range time this weekend, but the news of the week did prompt some projectile procurement... if they ever come up with a "re-order" button I can mash while I (stupidly) watching the news, I'll likely be insolvent by year's end.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (kOluj)

62 Weasel,

That is incredible news about the katana blade. To think of the history it has seen passed through the hands of warriors. It has found an apt new home.
Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 06:34 PM (QB+5g)
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This...bigly!
A wonderful artifact.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:36 PM (W/lyH)

63 Weasel's sword

イタチの剣

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 06:36 PM (ZdexC)

64 45 Weasel, I forget, how did you acquire your antique sword?
Posted by: Ronster at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (BxwTv)
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My dad found it under the back seat of a car he was working on in the late 40s.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:37 PM (JwHpX)

65 I'd love to go to a NoVaMoMe but it's *just* out of my range. I'm in Tidewater and don't have the time or money to rent a room. Maybe someday.

Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 02, 2024 06:37 PM (zrlyb)

66
As I cannot view "The Andromeda Strain" video at the moment, I am sure that Weasel preferred the original over the vomitus remake starring Benjamin Button, or however he styled himself.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 02, 2024 06:37 PM (xG4kz)

67 Thanks for the SNL clip, Weasel! I laughed so hard!

Posted by: pookysgirl still has a sense of humor at June 02, 2024 06:38 PM (dtlDP)

68 I see your togishi noted the complete temper line around the point. I think this means your sword has not been shortened. I've read that the Japanese Army required swords to be a regulation length, and priceless antiques were mutilated by having their blades chopped down.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 02, 2024 06:38 PM (JGpCh)

69 64/ What a great find. Would love to know how it found its way here...

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:39 PM (IQ6Gq)

70 My dad found it under the back seat of a car he was working on in the late 40s.

What a find.

Posted by: Ronster at June 02, 2024 06:39 PM (BxwTv)

71 That is incredible news about the katana blade. To think of the history it has seen passed through the hands of warriors. It has found an apt new home.
Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 06:34 PM (QB+5g)
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Thank you!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:40 PM (JwHpX)

72 No shooting by ME.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:32 PM

Allegedly....

Coming to the MoMe next weekend?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:41 PM (22DBY)

73 You know, there is one particular sword that everyone is looking for and they think a GI may have brought it to the US after they made the Japanese turn them all in to the Army. I forgot the name, but I think it was owned by the emperor or some other mucky-mucky.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:41 PM (b4o9z)

74 "I'm in Tidewater and don't have the time or money to rent a room. Maybe someday."

Two years ago, our son drove up from NAS Oceana, did the MoMe, and returned to NAS Oceana on the same day.

Brutal trip, but he's young and tends to sometimes do dumb stuff. But he said it was worth it.

Another option if you have access is to try a room at Walter Reed at the Navy lodge.

Far less expensive than out on the town.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:41 PM (isNL8)

75 Trigger control - who knew?
Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM

It is, how you say, fundamental.

Posted by: Paolo at June 02, 2024 06:42 PM (OLq7n)

76 "Allegedly....

Coming to the MoMe next weekend?"

Wait...is that next week?

( Of Course)

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:43 PM (isNL8)

77 You know, there is one particular sword that everyone is looking for and they think a GI may have brought it to the US after they made the Japanese turn them all in to the Army. I forgot the name, but I think it was owned by the emperor or some other mucky-mucky.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:41 PM

Oh, yeah...the legend of the Elder Katana. Big in the Muggle world.

Posted by: Harry Potter at June 02, 2024 06:43 PM (22DBY)

78
I and Mrs. K, alas, will not be joining you at the MoMe this year.

I will be edjamacating four poor souls in metal smithing with hammer and steel tools on copper, and then silver, plate.

It's gonna be a hoot because the education coordinator asked me today if I had my instructional program all lined up. "I haven't even started," I laughed.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 02, 2024 06:44 PM (xG4kz)

79 48 Today it paid dividends. I was shooting so accurately that I got into a zone and nailed the center of the target repeatedly.

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Can confirm. Following Weasel doctrine is turning Grateful into a sniper. Great to see.

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

80 ( Of Course)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:43 PM

Nice. See y'all there. The RMBS Mom was asking if you and your wife were going to be there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (22DBY)

81 I suspect there will no drama about this week's GT surpassing the post count of the Food Thread.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (uVYo3)

82 Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Excellent!!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (JwHpX)

83 81 I suspect there will no drama about this week's GT surpassing the post count of the Food Thread.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM (uVYo3)
***
Dojo > Dildo

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:46 PM (IQ6Gq)

84 Can confirm. Following Weasel doctrine is turning Grateful into a sniper. Great to see.
Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:45 PM

There is much iron in Weaseldoctrine.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:46 PM (22DBY)

85 "Nice. See y'all there. The RMBS Mom was asking if you and your wife were going to be there."

Oddly enough, we were having a similar conversation just the other day.

Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:47 PM (isNL8)

86 I try not to bring politics into the thread but this is sorta related. After the Trump verdict this week I suspect a lot of people quickly thought about their ammo and reloading supplies. Not for defense or anything, just from a concern about access to supplies being narrowed by the lefties.

I'm trying not to launch into a mini-rant about the situation.

Posted by: JTB at June 02, 2024 06:47 PM (zudum)

87 Happy Sunday!

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 06:49 PM (NxC5+)

88 Interwebs, says its the Honjo Masamune. Whereabouts unknown. possibly destroyed by the US Army or stolen by a GI. Says it's the finest sword from the best swordsmith and was owned by the Shogun's family for centuries. Essentially priceless.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:49 PM (b4o9z)

89 In the TV show, Forged in Fire, the well made blades could always withstand a pistol shot by splitting the round.

If Weasel works on his katana fundamentals every week, he will soon have the skill set to defend himself from thugs with guns ... armed only with a legacy Samurai sword.

(Of course, a relentless attack Chihuahua is also a key element of an effective home defense strategy.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:49 PM (HlyYF)

90 Oddly enough, we were having a similar conversation just the other day.

Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 02, 2024 06:47 PM

*fistbump*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:50 PM (22DBY)

91 I have a policy with estate sales and pawn shops. I buy every sword I see. Even the cheap crap from vendors at fairs and the like.
Pushing probably 15 good swords or daggers. The 4 or 5 I have found really worth a shit well make up for the ones I destroy and throw away. Most are scrap steel with 6 inch long 1/4-20 bolts welded to the "sword" to keep the pommel and tang on. Break first time you actually hit something with them. By design I believe.
I also buy all BB guns and old militaria.

Posted by: Reforger at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (xcIvR)

92 I watched a number of videos on Japanese sword making recently, and evidently very rare examples turn up from time to time. Often, they were hidden by the families who owned them, then lost or forgotten for hundreds of years.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (JwHpX)

93 I will need to have a new mounting made which is a process all by itself! They are custom made to the shape of the blade and are virtually airtight. Also, there is a whole oiling process using special oil from Japan.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM

Make sure you order the soft Hogue grips to go over your new handle.

They really soften the felt impact to your hands when the blade strikes an opponent with decent armor!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (HlyYF)

94 It's a special thing to completely take apart something and put it back together. I wish I had the tools. But I don't, so field stripping is the best I can do.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (XA4WA)

The 1911 has all the tools you need to detail strip it built in. You can use the firing pin to knock out the mainspring housing retainer pin, which lets you get to the flat sear spring. The sear spring has a little nub on it that fits in the magazine catch retainer's slot. Everything else comes out with your fingers. Of course, just because you can do something, that doesn't mean you should.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (JGpCh)

95 Weasel has a katana
O_O

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (Ka3bZ)

96 Does the sword have a name?
I'm thinking fund-raiser to have the honor of naming it.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:55 PM (W/lyH)

97 "You guys and gals can talk about food too if you like.
Posted by: Weasel"

Do you want my recipe for Baked Faggots?

Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 06:55 PM (vFG9F)

98 I bought a comp for my 1911 from Wilson Combat. It just replaces the bushing, no threaded barrel needed. No idea if it works, but I thought it was clever so I had to get it. Plus it was $65 and looks cool.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:55 PM (b4o9z)

99 Swordy McSwordface.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:56 PM (b4o9z)

100
100!

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:56 PM (IQ6Gq)

101 Does every thread on this site turn into a food thread?

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

102 Weasel has a katana
O_O
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM

Probably wasn't on anyone's bingo card.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:57 PM (22DBY)

103 Youngest daughter told me she wants to go fishing and shooting at the farm this week.

I hope(?) she intended that to be two separate activities.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (HlyYF)

104 The Chosen.

Posted by: Come and see at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (dg+HA)

105 103 Youngest daughter told me she wants to go fishing and shooting at the farm this week.

I hope(?) she intended that to be two separate activities.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (HlyYF)
***
Here fishy, fishy, fishy. BLAM! BLAM!

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (IQ6Gq)

106 We shoot fish with arrows here. Don't see why it couldn't be a gun.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (b4o9z)

107 Swordy McSwordface.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 06:56 PM

Shut 'er down, folks....we're done.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 06:59 PM (22DBY)

108 This is, apparently, National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

"The Biden-Harris administration created the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention whose mission is to fight to prevent more tragedies. Our president’s goal is to make our schools, churches, grocery stores, and communities safer. We hope you’ll get involved, too."

So, I guess they're going to support concealed carry, with National Recriprocity?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 06:59 PM (OLq7n)

109 Good early evening, Gun Threaders, and especially to our host Weasel!

I took a shot at a gopher this morning with the .22 boltie, and missed it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:01 PM (6ecJK)

110 Here fishy, fishy, fishy. BLAM! BLAM!

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM

Patience is NOT one of her virtues.

Anyone happen to know the daily limit on channel catfish taken with .22lr?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:01 PM (HlyYF)

111 103 Youngest daughter told me she wants to go fishing and shooting at the farm this week.

I hope(?) she intended that to be two separate activities.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM

Maybe she heard the phrase "shooting fish in a barrel" ;-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:02 PM (f0/sc)

112 Pillage Idiot, bow fishing.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 07:02 PM (T9qCs)

113 Swordy McSwordfacehas to be a winner

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 07:02 PM (fwDg9)

114 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:03 PM (yRXSd)

115 My revolver is my carry gun.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 07:03 PM (T9qCs)

116 Do you want my recipe for Baked Faggots?
Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 06:55 PM

DURNING PRIDE MONTH?! DURING PRIDE MONTH, SIR!!!!

REEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

- A Complaint of Karens

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:03 PM (22DBY)

117 Does every thread on this site turn into a food thread?
Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

Guns, Boobs, Food, Sex...take your pick.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 07:04 PM (R/m4+)

118 Weasel could get a sashimomo for his tractor

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 07:04 PM (fwDg9)

119 Good afternoon, or evening, depending on your time zone.

Thanks again, Weasel, for the thread.

Yeah, about that 8 guns and 1,000 rounds thing. Guy at our local gun club shoots USPSA at the national level. He and his daughter go through about 2K rounds a month of 9mm.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:05 PM (tT6L1)

120 How big a deal/hassle is it to get a "silencer"?

Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 07:06 PM (QB+5g)

121 Weasel could get a sashimomo for his tractor
Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 07:04 PM

I've got an old hakama I could donate.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:06 PM (22DBY)

122 blake, would you send your video to nurse, please.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 07:07 PM (T9qCs)

123 Range Report

Smaller group than usual, only 4 of us. We took two lanes and did the one hole drill to start. Iris and I started with 22s. It was okay. Iris shot better than I but I did okay but at 7 and 10 yeards could not really see the rounds hitting the target.
Moved to 9mm for the same exercise. Well, having the Holosun green dot sure made a difference and I could see the big holes in the paper.
Then we shot a zombie target.The target starts way back and comes towards you while you shoot until it's almost in your face. Pulled out the Kimber for that and was surprised to find that I preferred shooting the Glock. So, green dot beats red dot.
Looking forward to seeing everyone who makes the trip to NoVa.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 02, 2024 07:07 PM (t/2Uw)

124 Silencers are supposedly pretty easy to get now. Silencer shop does almost a turnkey process.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 07:07 PM (b4o9z)

125 95 Weasel has a katana
O_O
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 02, 2024 06:52 PM (Ka3bZ)
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There can be only one!!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at June 02, 2024 07:08 PM (FkUwd)

126 Lots of recommendations on the bow hunting.

I am getting better at deer hunting set ups on my farm and have been drawing them in to closer and closer ranges every year.

Probably about time for me to move up to bow hunting.

It would probably be a good idea to add a little archery range beside the pistol range I am working on! (Good suggestions from the Horde, as usual.)

Youngest daughter weighs 103# at 18 y.o. Can a female of that size draw a compound bow capable of enough arrow velocity for humane deer hunting, or do I need to move to a crossbow?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:09 PM (HlyYF)

127 Honjō Masamune
https://shorturl.at/tbPcd

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:09 PM (llON8)

128 Was not the Gun Thread where the culinary classic WeaselBeanz first made known to the wider public?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:10 PM (OLq7n)

129 Done, Ben!

How's things in your neck of the woods? Duck and cover in order what with tornadoes and such?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:10 PM (tT6L1)

130 (The Andromeda Strain) This is absolutely in Weasel's Top 5 greatest movies of all time.

+1 Coincidentally, I watched it on utoob last night. First time re-watching it in many years. Terrific.

Posted by: Gref at June 02, 2024 07:10 PM (5fDan)

131 How big a deal/hassle is it to get a "silencer"?

Haven't done it myself but all indications are that it's easier and faster right now than it's ever been (well, since about 1934 anyway).

https://www.silencershop.com/ how-to-buy-a-silencer (delete space after com/)

Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 07:10 PM (/y8xj)

132 Dang. I can see it now. All this katana talk and at the MoMethe Special Forces Group (特殊作戦群, Tokushu-sakusengun) show up and wish Weaselsan away after demanding the return of most priceless antique.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 07:12 PM (AiFlB)

133 blake, just rain, rain and more rain. I did get to mow today. First time in 3 weeks.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 07:12 PM (T9qCs)

134 Youngest daughter told me she wants to go fishing and shooting at the farm this week.

I hope(?) she intended that to be two separate activities.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (HlyYF)
***
Here fishy, fishy, fishy. BLAM! BLAM!
Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:58 PM (IQ6Gq)

At last she wasn't talking about fishing with dynamite... or was she?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 02, 2024 07:12 PM (VNX3d)

135 Today it paid dividends. I was shooting so accurately that I got into a zone and nailed the center of the target repeatedly.

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 06:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

Nice work, Grateful!

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (yRXSd)

136 Hey! Where's the food thread?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (d9fT1)

137 What do you want us to do you Moron?

Posted by: The Stork at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (ENQN6)

138 Hey! Where's the food thread?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (d9fT1)
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We ate it and it was delicious...Could have used more maple syrup, though...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 02, 2024 07:14 PM (BpYfr)

139 Howdy horde

Posted by: Iris, Team Hedgehog at June 02, 2024 07:14 PM (n3DL0)

140 Hey! Where's the food thread?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (d9fT1)
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Thought you might miss the katana thread!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (JwHpX)

141 Haven't done it myself but all indications are that it's easier and faster right now than it's ever been (well, since about 1934 anyway).
https://www.silencershop.com/ how-to-buy-a-silencer (delete space after com/)
Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 07:10 PM (/y8xj)

Last time I got an SBR it took two weeks with the new electronic filing last October. Word is SBR's and Suppressors are now being turned around in a few days if all is correct with the application.

F/A items I have not heard about but they have always taken the longest, usually up to a year. I am gonna get an Uzi this November so I will see how fast that turn around is. If it is approved in less than 6 months I will be shocked and happy.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (R/m4+)

142 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea!

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (IFNME)

143 South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Ministry warned that America and other Western nations could be subject to prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for supporting Israel against the Iranian-backed terrorist militias Hamas and Hezbollah.

You made me hate you.

Now do fucked up relationships.

Posted by: The Stork at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (ENQN6)

144 136 Hey! Where's the food thread?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM

No clue.

I think that thread is run by one of the slacker COBs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (HlyYF)

145 off soc

Posted by: rh at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (ENQN6)

146 CBD, glad to see you're okay. (-:

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (t/2Uw)

147
Hey! Where's the food thread?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

___________

*hastily hands remainder to dog under table*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (MoZTd)

148 off sox

Posted by: rhennigantx austere religious scholar at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (ENQN6)

149 136 Hey! Where's the food thread?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM

Well.....you see.....there was this situation wherein Maple Syrup had to be deployed.
As such the Food Thread surrendered faster than a Frenchman making toast and was replaced by the katana wielding gun thread.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (f0/sc)

150 Hey! Where's the food thread?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM (d9fT1)

Well, I bought a "marinating steak", whatever that is, so I am going to soak it in some Worcestershire and soy sauce for an hour, and then toss it on the grill.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM (6ecJK)

151 Myocarditis and pericarditis only occur after vaccination and not after COVID-19 infection, according to a recent preprint led by researchers at Oxford University, which compared health outcomes among COVID-vaccinated and unvaccinated children.

Posted by: rhennigantx austere religious scholar at June 02, 2024 07:17 PM (ENQN6)

152 So, range report: Hit the range for a 1,000 yard and 500 yard steel comp with the rifle. Had the 1,000 yard target been 12 inches rather than 10, I'd probably have done well. 1 for 10 was disappointing, to say the least. It didn't take me long to get the elevation dialed in but the wind just decided to make me look bad, once again. Still did better than my competitor. He went zero for 10.

So, moved to the 500 yard, 10, 5, 3 and 2" targets. I rung the 10" in pretty short order but the 5" laughed at me. Which was aggravating because last time though I did quite well at this. Oh well, so it goes.

On the rifle maintenance front, I finally dialed the trigger pull on the Savage way back. Which means more practice to get used to the lighter pull, Oh darn.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:17 PM (tT6L1)

153 Posted by: sniffybigtoe at June 02, 2024 07:07 PM (b4o9z)

I understand that the key to this is submitting your fingerprints in digital format vice paper and ink. It's still possible to use fingerprint cards made the old-fashioned way, but the ATF process will then take several months (up to a year, even) instead of just a few days.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:17 PM (yRXSd)

154 Andromeda Strain... is quite a qualitative step up from Attack From Space!

Posted by: mindful webworker - movie threading at June 02, 2024 07:18 PM (6RP3T)

155 @93 Make sure you order the soft Hogue grips to go over your new handle.

++!

As long as the master has the sword broken down, why, one little strip of Picatinny rail allows mounting of lasers and red dots too.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 02, 2024 07:18 PM (zdLoL)

156 every thread is a gun thread, and a food thread ... also a thread for random, idle conversation. Moose outside shoulda toldya.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 07:18 PM (tQtDb)

157 Ben, three weeks without mowing and constant rain? Sure you weren't hacking through a jungle with a machete?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:19 PM (tT6L1)

158 Hey! Where's the food thread?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:13 PM

The shaken Manhattans were sublime, but I'll be honest....that thread could have used a little more cowbell.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:19 PM (dpRPa)

159 I guess CBD didn't get the food thread memo.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:20 PM (tT6L1)

160 WTAF?

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:20 PM (nCaYE)

161 I understand that the key to this is submitting your fingerprints in digital format vice paper and ink. It's still possible to use fingerprint cards made the old-fashioned way, but the ATF process will then take several months (up to a year, even) instead of just a few days.
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:17 PM (yRXSd)

Yup...last time my FFL person did the fingerprints in his shop and sent them in electronically with no hassle. Used to have to visit the local LE which was a pain in the ass.

I think the feds have finally got their software up to speed and now the only issue is correct paperwork and of course politics.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM (R/m4+)

162 I installed one of those extended bolt catch thingies on my most tacticool ar15.

It's a nice piece.

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM (IFNME)

163
What if this is some false CBD? An imposter?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM (MoZTd)

164 @147, LOL H7!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM (tQtDb)

165 Thought you might miss the katana thread!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (JwHpX)

Wouldn't miss it for the world! I used to practice Kendo a bit, so I am familiar with swords...both the wooden and the steel type!

Cool stuff!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM (d9fT1)

166 Well, I bought a "marinating steak", whatever that is, so I am going to soak it in some Worcestershire and soy sauce for an hour, and then toss it on the grill.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:16 PM

My wife has been buying flank steaks whenever they go on sale. They are literally just a bit more than the Bidenomics pricey hamburger these days.

Marinate two days and then she gets her Idiot husband to grill them. Excellent flavor, cheap and easy!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:22 PM (HlyYF)

167 I hope everyone enjoys the NoVa MoMe. Mrs. WarEagle and I will miss this year like we missed last year. Do post reviews.

Posted by: WarEagle at June 02, 2024 07:22 PM (mQxC9)

168 I think that thread is run by one of the slacker COBs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (HlyYF)

I've met CBD. He is quite lazy.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:23 PM (d9fT1)

169 I've met CBD. He is quite lazy.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:23 PM (d9fT1)
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A prerequisite for Organic Tree Farming.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:24 PM (JwHpX)

170 & g'night everyone!

for some reason I gotta get up earlier and earlier to be on the trailhead at dawn ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 02, 2024 07:24 PM (tQtDb)

171 How big a deal/hassle is it to get a "silencer"?
Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 07:06 PM (QB+5g)

It is now relatively easy, assuming you don't live in a Slave State. Go to Silencershop.com, look up " kiosk" used for submitting your fingerprints. Turn around time for ATF approval for purchasing is now down to days with electronic filing, as opposed to months with the old paper form system.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM (JGpCh)

172 I took my P320 which was wildly un-zeroed to the range to put it in a bench grip and fix that up.

First thing i noticed was that the red dot was...loose. Well no wonder!

A key element of weasel fundamentals- no wobbly shit!

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM (IFNME)

173 F/A items I have not heard about but they have always taken the longest, usually up to a year. I am gonna get an Uzi this November so I will see how fast that turn around is. If it is approved in less than 6 months I will be shocked and happy.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (R/m4+)

If you submitted your paperwork after November of last year with digital fingerprints vice paper and ink, I understand that your wait time will be cut a lot (8 months from 12 to 18 months?). I put in my paperwork for an MP5-N last November with paper fingerprint cards, so I'm not expecting anything back for at least six months, if not more.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM (yRXSd)

174 Finally, a range report I can be proud of:
The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM (nCaYE)

175 every thread is a gun thread, and a food thread ... also a thread for random, idle conversation. Moose outside shoulda toldya.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez
_________

Yes, but which posts have the on-topic rule for the first 100 comments? I dont have a handle on that.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 02, 2024 07:26 PM (Dm8we)

176 I think the feds have finally got their software up to speed and now the only issue is correct paperwork and of course politics.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 07:21 PM

Politics?

How can any member of the Moron Horde get anything approved if our politics have to be "correct"?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:26 PM (HlyYF)

177 Well, the steak is marinating. Since the W'shire sauce was already out, it was no trouble at all to mix up a
Caesar!

Yum!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:26 PM (6ecJK)

178 A prerequisite for Organic Tree Farming.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:24 PM (JwHpX)

That sounds strenuous...too strenuous!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:27 PM (d9fT1)

179 Well done, RI Red! 1,100 yards is impressive for a .308.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:27 PM (tT6L1)

180 Finally, a range report I can be proud of:
The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

*takes note*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (dpRPa)

181 Welp, this week I experienced an issue that in over a half century of shooting 1911s I had never before encountered.

While firing my Colt Combat Commander I had a complete jam, with the slide locked up out of battery and a round stuck about 3/4 of the way into the chamber. I dropped the mag, tried to rack it without success, then happened to notice that the slide stop had worked itself out of the frame by maybe a millimeter, and was hanging up the slide. Figuring that I had maybe not assembled it correctly last time, I cleared the jam, broke down the pistol, and made damn sure it was reassembled correctly.
1/?

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (3rnQf)

182 >>> 168 I think that thread is run by one of the slacker COBs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (HlyYF)

I've met CBD. He is quite lazy.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:23 PM (d9fT1)

I heard he's anti-Semitic too!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (llON8)

183 Weasel, are your trees of a size to be sold as Christmas trees, or are they too big for that?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (6ecJK)

184 Blake, elevation is no sweat. Windage needs a master spotter. Maybe a muselid sort of fellow.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (nCaYE)

185 168 I think that thread is run by one of the slacker COBs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM

I've met CBD. He is quite lazy.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:23 PM

Strange. I have also met that CBD guy. Not the impression that I got!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (HlyYF)

186 That sounds strenuous...too strenuous!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:27 PM (d9fT1)
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It is rigorous for certain!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (JwHpX)

187 The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

I am impressed. Isn't 1,100 pushing the limits of the .308?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (d9fT1)

188 CBD is a Fed.

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (IFNME)

189 CBD is a Fed.

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (IFNME)

Everyone is Fed after a CBD Food Thread.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (6ecJK)

190 174 The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

We shall see what that ram says.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (f0/sc)

191 Yes, but which posts have the on-topic rule for the first 100 comments? I dont have a handle on that.
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Rules? We have rules? First pants, now rules....what's next?

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

192 >>> 188 CBD is a Fed.

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:29 PM (IFNME)

Nah, I think he's innocent of that one.

Never seen him wearing jorts.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (llON8)

193 A key element of weasel fundamentals- no wobbly shit!

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

How do I address the problem when the operator is the wobbly shit?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (HlyYF)

194 Finally, a range report I can be proud of:
The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

Nice!
Well done!
I got the Remington for that, but no longer the eyes.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (W/lyH)

195 >>> 193 A key element of weasel fundamentals- no wobbly shit!

Posted by: blaster at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

How do I address the problem when the operator is the wobbly shit?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (HlyYF)

"respiratory pause" is your friend

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:31 PM (llON8)

196 What if this is some false CBD? An imposter?
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Is that a goatee??

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 07:32 PM (ZdexC)

197 Wait, CBD is here? Dammit. I had dibs on his Kimber and custom AR.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 07:32 PM (HXGNm)

198 182 >>> 168 I think that thread is run by one of the slacker COBs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:15 PM (HlyYF)

I've met CBD. He is quite lazy.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:23 PM (d9fT1)

I heard he's anti-Semitic too!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (llON

Known as the anti-Semite Semite

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at June 02, 2024 07:33 PM (QXQ4l)

199 174 Finally, a range report I can be proud of:
The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:25 PM

Congrats RI Red!

Since you are dialed in for 1100 yards, the people at the contemporaneous VERMONT MoMe should also probably take note.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM (HlyYF)

200 RMBS, CBD, Scoobs, blake, “dialed in” is a term of art for, “Yes, I can see spashes on the 1100 yard berm in reasonable proximity to the steel.”

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM (nCaYE)

201 200!

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

202 Drat

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

203 I heard he's anti-Semitic too!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (llON

True....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM (d9fT1)

204 96 Does the sword have a name?
I'm thinking fund-raiser to have the honor of naming it.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 06:55 PM (W/lyH)
His kitana is Weasel san, and it slices like a hammer.

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM (NxC5+)

205 So I've had a busy day, and just sat down to check in on the food thread for the first time, and I find that not only is there no food thread, but apparently I have been (falsely) accused of kidnapping CBD.

Don't think I'm not keeping a list, people.

Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM (bS+DD)

206 (cont)
Three rounds through a new magazine, it jammed again. The slide stop had worked out of the frame again. I tried the whole process one more time, with the same results. GRRR!

My first thought was a weak plunger spring, but it seems to be strong, and the plunger moves freely. I'm thinking the slide stop itself may have worn out of spec, so I ordered a new one from Brownells to see if that will resolve the problem.

If Whig or any of the other 1911 pistoleros here have any other suggestions, I'd really appreciate hearing them.
2/2

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (3rnQf)

207 200 RMBS, CBD, Scoobs, blake, “dialed in” is a term of art for, “Yes, I can see spashes on the 1100 yard berm in reasonable proximity to the steel.”

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM

Well I am looking forward to seeing it perform. And may it perforate that infernal ram!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (f0/sc)

208 Along with democrats, fake boobs are the true "lying sacks of sh-t."

Posted by: Son of Dad at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (8JB5s)

209 >>> 205 So I've had a busy day, and just sat down to check in on the food thread for the first time, and I find that not only is there no food thread, but apparently I have been (falsely) accused of kidnapping CBD.

Don't think I'm not keeping a list, people.
Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM (bS+DD)

It wasn't me. Furthermore, I assured them your little namesake was entirely innocent of such base accusations.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (llON8)

210 Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM (bS+DD)
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You just let me know who did this terrible thing!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (JwHpX)

211 First carry gun I ever bought was one of the final run of Colt Detective Specials in 1994 for $250. The Colt "D" Frame revolvers are still viable concealed carry weapons today. But the modern Colt Cobra (introduced in 2017) is rated for .38 Special +P ammo. The old Detective Specials aren't.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (yRXSd)

212 If anything, I wonder if he'd received his 'dream date with bluebell' for pie crust lessons.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (llON8)

213 183 Weasel, are your trees of a size to be sold as Christmas trees, or are they too big for that?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM

His pines are sized for "Rockefeller Plaza" Christmas Trees!

[Unless of course, they run into a full auto MP5(?).]

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (HlyYF)

214 You just let me know who did this terrible thing!
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (JwHpX)
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Oh, I'm pretty sure I know who did this terrible thing.

Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (bS+DD)

215 OT: Weasel, I have a proposal to discuss with you regarding the WeaselAcres tree farm. It's actually revolutionary, and I suspect, marketed correctly, would cause revenues to explode. Best of all, it's completely recurring, requiring no harvesting of trees.

Have your staff contact me regarding a calendar slot at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:38 PM (OLq7n)

216 If anything, I wonder if he'd received his 'dream date with bluebell' for pie crust lessons.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (llON

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Ha!!! He doesn't want to learn how to make them, he just wants me to make them for him.

My kids are the same way.

Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:39 PM (bS+DD)

217 Weasel, are your trees of a size to be sold as Christmas trees, or are they too big for that?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 07:28 PM (6ecJK)
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Too big. They are Loblolly pine for pulp or lumber. I guess they're about 30' tall now.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:39 PM (JwHpX)

218 Well I am looking forward to seeing it perform. And may it perforate that infernal ram!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM

*pats Model 70*

Sacred honor demands no less.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:39 PM (dpRPa)

219

Duncanthrax, combination zip line and shooting range?

Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (vFG9F)

220 205 Don't think I'm not keeping a list, people.

Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM

Weasel, are you sure you sent the katana to the polisher? Is it possible you thought it was a shiv bluebell would be impressed with and sent it to her by accident?
Then she went and got back at CBD for that joke that was placed upon her at the last NoVaMoMe?

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (f0/sc)

221 >>>Does every thread on this site turn into a food thread?

Posted by: TRex

>Eat or be eaten, you big feral chicken, you.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (dmXQN)

222 Oh, I'm pretty sure I know who did this terrible thing.
Posted by: bluebell at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (bS+DD)
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Uh oh.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (JwHpX)

223 Seriously, last week I could not hit squat if squat was sitting at 100 yards. This week I finally got good elevation at 300, 525, and 876 so I could program 1106.
I discovered, as expected, that I ran out of ramp and needed about 8 MOA holdover. Fellow shooter recommended Burris adjustable rings which can give you something like 10-15 MOA adjustment without having to use a ramp.
Any experience with those?

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (nCaYE)

224 Worse part is we all got sent to Weasel's room without dinner

Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (fwDg9)

225 How do I address the problem when the operator is the wobbly shit?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM

"respiratory pause" is your friend

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 07:31 PM

Excellent advice.

However, in my case, the respiratory pause will probably have to be 8-10 minutes in length to completely cease the operator "wobbly shit" problem!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:41 PM (HlyYF)

226 Overslept. But I'm here.

I won't oversleep for the MoMe, that's for sure.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 07:41 PM (AWrpC)

227
Have your staff contact me regarding a calendar slot at the TxMoMe.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:38 PM (OLq7n)
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Mysterious and intriguing!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:42 PM (JwHpX)

228 RMBS, CBD, Scoobs, blake, “dialed in” is a term of art for, “Yes, I can see spashes on the 1100 yard berm in reasonable proximity to the steel.”
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:34 PM

I'm just hoping the new scope and angled base will give me enough elevation to keep from plowing my rounds into the dirt this year. We shall see...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:43 PM (dpRPa)

229 228 I'm just hoping the new scope and angled base will give me enough elevation to keep from plowing my rounds into the dirt this year. We shall see...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:43 PM

May I ask how much MOA the base provides?

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:44 PM (f0/sc)

230 His kitana is Weasel san, and it slices like a hammer.

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 07:35 PM

No, I think that is the Paul Anka sword?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:44 PM (HlyYF)

231
The AR10 is dialed in for 1100 yards.
Take note, NHMiniMoMe attendees!
Posted by: RI Red

We shall see what that ram says.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude

Everyone knows that man can't blow a hole in that ram.
But he's got high hopes.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 02, 2024 07:45 PM (63Dwl)

232 Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (f0/sc)
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I suppose anything is possible!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:45 PM (JwHpX)

233 May I ask how much MOA the base provides?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:44 PM

20. Math (TM) suggests this should be sufficient. Failing that, I have a reticle.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:45 PM (dpRPa)

234 Fellow shooter recommended Burris adjustable rings which can give you something like 10-15 MOA adjustment without having to use a ramp.
Any experience with those?
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM (nCaYE)
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AR platform, right? Should be possible to replace the Picatinny Rail with a 20MOA pic rail and mount your scope on it. And, best part, no taking apart rings in the process.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:46 PM (tT6L1)

235 Duncanthrax, combination zip line and shooting range?

Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM

If you get sent to The Barrel three times in one month, then YOU have to go down the zip line during range time.

Ace has written several times that incentives DO matter!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:48 PM (HlyYF)

236 Duncanthrax, combination zip line and shooting range?
Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM

No, that would require setup, maintenance, and administration.

This will just require administration, and not much of that.

This idea is so brilliant, I'm thinking of franchising it, but I want to give Weasel the opportunity to get in on the ground.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:48 PM (OLq7n)

237 True, blake. That’s what I usually do. Just expanding my horizons to see if I’m missing anything. Missing. Heh.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:48 PM (nCaYE)

238 I will try to make some in progress photos but they are generally not too interesting. Just variations of shiny and scratchy right up until the last few days.

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Due to requirements of our insurance, absolutely no visitors are allowed in the katana finishing room.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 02, 2024 07:49 PM (bo7UB)

239 233 20. Math (TM) suggests this should be sufficient. Failing that, I have a reticle.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:45 PM

I cannot remember if I have a 20 MOA base or a 30 MOA.
Looking through old emails to see what I installed.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:49 PM (f0/sc)

240 Not that the idea of a combo zipline/range isn't brilliant in and of itself, and in fact, that could be combined if Weasel wants to go that far.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (OLq7n)

241 It is impossible to lose a 1911 or a Russian made AK47.

All it takes is elbow grease.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (dmXQN)

242 Duncanthrax, combination zip line and shooting range?
Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM

Gonna have to lead them a bit.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (W/lyH)

243 I won't oversleep for the MoMe, that's for sure.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 07:41 PM

If you camp out back at Rancher Bob's place, the gun fire serves as a very effective alarm clock!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (HlyYF)

244 My first thought was a weak plunger spring, but it seems to be strong, and the plunger moves freely. I'm thinking the slide stop itself may have worn out of spec, so I ordered a new one from Brownells to see if that will resolve the problem.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 07:36 PM (3rnQf)

Have you checked the frame beneath the slide stop and the holes for the slide stop? If your theory is correct, shouldn't you see metal debris in the frame or signs of wear on the slide stop holes themselves? Also, wouldn't you also see wear from the recoil spring guide hitting the area of the frame right above the trigger? If this is the case, you might want to have the slide itself looked at. The slide stop notch is a known weak point where cracks can develop as the slide itself begins to fail.
Source: "Colt .45 Service Pistols" by Charles W. Clawson

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (yRXSd)

245 I cannot remember if I have a 20 MOA base or a 30 MOA.
Looking through old emails to see what I installed.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 02, 2024 07:49 PM

20 MOA...30 MOA...whatever works.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (dpRPa)

246 Funny side note: I was checking the zero on my scope on the 100 yard line. 4 shots in, I'm right at or just under .500 MOA...5th shot blew the group open to .8 MOA. Drat.

I did find out I was shooting 1/4 MOA to the right, which was good.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (tT6L1)

247 But, yes. Good day at the range. Felt comfortable with the AR10, and several shooters offered me their once-fired brass in .308 and 6.5. It’s downstairs being tumbled as we type.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (nCaYE)

248 Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:37 PM (yRXSd)

I had a Colt .38 special snub nose that my father gave me when I was15 after he was finished working part time for the Sheriff's office. At that time I couldn't hit anything with it unless it was 10 feet or closer. I have a feeling I would have the same result today. Pawned it when I was in college and never went back to pick it up. Young and dumb.

Posted by: polynikes at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (SHMXB)

249 Pro-Palestine Protesters Block Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade: "No Pride in Genocide" [dri]

And if the counter-gay protestors had been anything other then some other leftist group every single one of them would be in jail right now

Posted by: 18-1 at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (ibTVg)

250 If you camp out back at Rancher Bob's place, the gun fire serves as a very effective alarm clock!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM

I think we need a reveille cannon.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (dpRPa)

251 I overpaid for a M1905 bayonet with a correct 1910 scabbard this week.

That is the extent of my fun stuff for the week.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 02, 2024 07:53 PM (aD39U)

252 This idea is so brilliant, I'm thinking of franchising it, but I want to give Weasel the opportunity to get in on the ground.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:48 PM

I have a metric shit-ton of Honey Locust trees with 6" thorns at my place.

Anything those candy-ass Loblolly Pine trees can do, they can do better!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:54 PM (HlyYF)

253 I think we need a reveille cannon.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (dpRPa)
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Next to Sponge's 5th wheel. With any luck he and Doof will have tied one on the night before....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:55 PM (tT6L1)

254 Just because there's no need to beat the Food Thread in comments this week doesn't mean slacking off. As Weasel preaches, practice with a purpose.

There's always a chance that on any given week, comments could ignite on the Food Thread, and we'd be under the gun. So keep commenting. Comment like Weasel's performance evaluation depends on it, because someday, it will.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:55 PM (OLq7n)

255 I overpaid for a M1905 bayonet with a correct 1910 scabbard this week.

That is the extent of my fun stuff for the week.
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I got 20 SMLE 5-rd stripper clips. [Not via UPS.]

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 07:56 PM (ZdexC)

256 Anything those candy-ass Loblolly Pine trees can do, they can do better!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:54 PM (HlyYF)
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Authentic WA trees are stately!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 07:56 PM (JwHpX)

257 Next to Sponge's 5th wheel. With any luck he and Doof will have tied one on the night before....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 07:55 PM

After last year, I think we need to put it under Sponge Bro's window.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:57 PM (dpRPa)

258 Oops. I mean 40 stripper clips.

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 07:57 PM (ZdexC)

259 I do have a range report. I finally got the wife to the range. She wasn't really into it, but she did apply herself to me goals of simply getting her to fire a few rounds downrange safely.

I took the 1911 9mm, the G3c, the Windicator .357, and the Ar-15 5.56.

Starting with the AR, then those handguns in order, I introduced the safe operation and handling of the weapons, had her load at least one extra round in the magazine (or load the cylinder), then insert the mag, take it off safe, and shoot.

Mission was accomplished with only one oddness. I did NOT talk about sight picture at all - it was merely a familiarization exercise. And somehow she managed to aim the AR such that she was pointing it above the target. The range officer got a little concerned and came over and tried to get her to see a proper sight picture, but without some intervention she kept pointing it high. So we need to debrief that at some point.

But I *did* get her to the range and get her to handle the firearms safely. So, mission accomplished.

(I also got her to talk to me about where the problem lies in going to the range, and we're working on that.)

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 07:57 PM (AWrpC)

260 250 If you camp out back at Rancher Bob's place, the gun fire serves as a very effective alarm clock!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM

I think we need a reveille cannon.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM

Good plan.

Extra bonus points because then with a sufficient HE round, PI could hit the most distant target like the actual sharpshooters at the MoMe.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:58 PM (HlyYF)

261 Posted by: polynikes at June 02, 2024 07:52 PM (SHMXB)

I brought that Detective Special to the Chantilly gun show in 2017 when the new Colt Cobra came out to do a side-by-side comparison of the old with the new. The dealer whose table I was at saw it and immediately offered me $1,000 for that Detective Special. I turned him down. But I did buy that new Colt Cobra.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (yRXSd)

262 Authentic WA trees are stately!
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I understand they're appealing to heaven.

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (ZdexC)

263 Ok, here’s something interesting in the dumb shit interesting category: last week I took my 6.5 Creedmoor along to see how it matched with the AR 10.
It didn’t. I could not lock the bolt down at all.
Took it home and got out the bore snake. I found a patch of hard carbon right in the donut ring area.
That would seem to indicate that the last person to use the gun had not sufficiently cleaned it.
When I find him I’m gonna kick his butt.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (nCaYE)

264 Let's face it, you can't say Loblolly without smiling.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (W/lyH)

265 I worked 72 hours, seems 32 hours of that is overtime. What should I do? Something gub-related?

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (NxC5+)

266 BTW, I used those three handguns on purpose, in that order. It showed her a SA only pistol, a DA only pistol, and a DA/SA revolver. I also had her shoot a couple of .38 Special rounds, then a couple of .357 rounds. I think I almost saw a smile when she shot the .357 rounds.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (AWrpC)

267 Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 07:50 PM (yRXSd)

All good suggestions, but I can see no signs of wear on the frame or slide stop holes. I did, however, notice some wear on the face of the slide stop (where it contacts the plunger), which is why I suspect the slide stop itself. And I'd sure rather it be a new slide stop for 40 bucks rather than the frame!

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:00 PM (3rnQf)

268 After last year, I think we need to put it under Sponge Bro's window.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 07:57 PM (dpRPa)

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I think we should raffle off lanyard honors.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:00 PM (tT6L1)

269 I think we should raffle off lanyard honors.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:00 PM

*looks under couch cushions for spare change*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:01 PM (dpRPa)

270 Thanks for the Gub Thread, Weasel!

Thanks for all of the enlightenment and entertainment, Moron Horde!

I am off to grill dinner for the rest of the Idiots.

Since there was no Food Thread, they are only getting burgers and dogs!

(I gave all of them CBD's email in case they have anything for the complaint line.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 08:01 PM (HlyYF)

271 {shows up late, sits cross-legged in Katana Korner hoping none of the gub 'ettes and 'rons, or worse, master Weasel, notices}

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 08:02 PM (v23vE)

272 That would seem to indicate that the last person to use the gun had not sufficiently cleaned it.
When I find him I’m gonna kick his butt.
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (nCaYE)
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I've heard that stuff is incredibly hard. But, then again, we're talking carbon, heat and pressure...

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:02 PM (tT6L1)

273 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:58 PM (HlyYF)

Since cannons are a bit heavy to drag around, how about a 40mm grenade launcher and some HE rounds instead? If HE is too expensive, the practice/training rounds still make some noise and are much cheaper.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:02 PM (yRXSd)

274 Oh! That katana is gonna look real nice once it is finished. Maybe you can let us know how it is to be maintained after you get it back.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 06:11 PM (R/m4+)

I really hope that involves thrusting into a criminal once a year. "It must taste the blood of an evil man, else it will turn on you and take yours."

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:02 PM (AWrpC)

275 Comment like Weasel's performance evaluation depends on it, because someday, it will.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 07:55 PM (OLq7n)
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I'm always jealous when Weasel gets more comments on the Gun Thread than I get on the Sunday Morning Book Thread.

Of course, the SMBT is quite early for some folks on the West Coast and lots of other Morons have competing activities (church, usually)...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM (BpYfr)

276 Since cannons are a bit heavy to drag around, how about a 40mm grenade launcher and some HE rounds instead? If HE is too expensive, the practice/training rounds still make some noise and are much cheaper.
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:02 PM

How about a crapton of Tannerite?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM (dpRPa)

277 ellow shooter recommended Burris adjustable rings which can give you something like 10-15 MOA adjustment without having to use a ramp.
Any experience with those?

The Signature Z rings with the spherical plastic inserts? Absolutely my favorite rings for rimfires. I only recently put a set of the "Tactical" -- or whatever they call the wider ones with four screws per ring -- on the AR-10 but haven't had enough time to tell if slippage will be an issue. I doubt it; they seem plenty snug.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM (/y8xj)

278 How about a crapton of Tannerite?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM (dpRPa)
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We want to wake Doof, Sponge and Brother of Sponge up, not send their vehicle into orbit....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:04 PM (tT6L1)

279 244 My first thought was a weak plunger spring, but it seems to be strong, and the plunger moves freely. I'm thinking the slide stop itself may have worn out of spec, so I ordered a new one from Brownells to see if that will resolve the problem.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen
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If you shoot your 1911 a lot and clean it by field disassembly after you shoot, you can wear the pin of the slide stop enough for it to be relative loose in the frame. You will notice it being looser than normal usually.

Usually fitting a new slide stop can fix that. EdL is correct about the slide stop notch being an area for failure. To check, you use a volatile chemical like gasoline, the high grade isopropyl alcohol, or acetone. Any crack will still have a bit a liquid after the rest of the area dries as the liquid penetrates the crack.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:05 PM (PkS4e)

280 Bore scope, not bore snake. Although the latter worked.
A bore scope is a mighty fine tool to have. I have over 2700 rounds through my 6.5, and the scope finds no pitting or wear at the start of the lands. I’ll shoot this bad boy until it wears out.
Even though the Ruger American Mark 2 looks mighty fine.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:05 PM (nCaYE)

281 How about a crapton of Tannerite?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM (dpRPa)
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We want to wake Doof, Sponge and Brother of Sponge up, not send their vehicle into orbit....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:04 PM

Dafuq?! Where's the fun in that?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM (dpRPa)

282 Weasel, would Rancher Bob kick up a fuss if we scattered pieces of a car all over one of his fields with Tannerite?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM (tT6L1)

283 What I have re-learned recently is that you can never focus too much on the front post sight on your pistol. Enjoy your time at the range.

Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 02, 2024 08:07 PM (mQxC9)

284 I'm always jealous when Weasel gets more comments on the Gun Thread than I get on the Sunday Morning Book Thread.

Of course, the SMBT is quite early for some folks on the West Coast and lots of other Morons have competing activities (church, usually)...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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You get a lot of lurkers during and after the thread that never post Dr. Squirrel. Probably more unique in that the bookthread draws in non AOS regulars as well as the usual crowd. You are a good ambassador for the brand.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:07 PM (PkS4e)

285 Weasel, would Rancher Bob kick up a fuss if we scattered pieces of a car all over one of his fields with Tannerite?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM (tT6L1)

The cattle might eat some jagged bits that were not found and collected.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:08 PM (6ecJK)

286 Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 06:15 PM (e6UQI)

Nicely done, Jim!

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:08 PM (AWrpC)

287 Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 07:59 PM (nCaYE)
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Be careful - that can even cut thinly jacketed copper bullets and do terrible things to your score.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:10 PM (JwHpX)

288 using special oil from Japan.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM (JwHpX)

What, our whales aren't good enough? (We should be able to get some from those offshore wind farms in New England.)

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:10 PM (AWrpC)

289 Weasel, would Rancher Bob kick up a fuss if we scattered pieces of a car all over one of his fields with Tannerite?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM (tT6L1)
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I'd rather not be the guy who burns down the ranch and TXMoMe venue.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:11 PM (JwHpX)

290 280 Bore scope, not bore snake. Although the latter worked.
A bore scope is a mighty fine tool to have. I have over 2700 rounds through my 6.5, and the scope finds no pitting or wear at the start of the lands. I’ll shoot this bad boy until it wears out.
Even though the Ruger American Mark 2 looks mighty fine.
Posted by: RI Red
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No reason not to have a borescope for rifles any longer as the new digital types have made it a LOT cheaper than the former optical types.

Very useful for buying used rifles for example or for diagnosing certain problems. The major issue for newbies to borescopes is that even new barrels can look quite bad but shoot just fine after running a box or two of some plain fmj bullets down them. Sometimes, though, you find truly awful workmanship and unfortunately that can be common if you buy enough no name AR barrels. Fine for plinking but not for precision shooting.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:12 PM (PkS4e)

291 Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:00 PM (3rnQf)

Do you see any deformation of the slide stop notch itself? This is unlikely on modern slides with modern steel. M1911 slides (pre-WWII) used a softer steel. But I think very few people still have 85+ year old slides on their M1911s in use today

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:12 PM (yRXSd)

292 I'm always jealous when Weasel gets more comments on the Gun Thread than I get on the Sunday Morning Book Thread.

Of course, the SMBT is quite early for some folks on the West Coast and lots of other Morons have competing activities (church, usually)...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 02, 2024 08:03 PM

TBF, Weasel doesn't require his commenters to wear pants.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 08:12 PM (OLq7n)

293 Ja, blake. Carbon, heat, pressure.
I’ll tell Mrs. Red I’m out making diamonds for her!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:12 PM (nCaYE)

294 blake, I will answer for RancherBob and that would be a yes, he would mind. He bales those fields.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 08:13 PM (T9qCs)

295 using special oil from Japan.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 06:19 PM (JwHpX)

What, our whales aren't good enough? (We should be able to get some from those offshore wind farms in New England.)
Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:10 PM

Word.

Posted by: That Man From Nantucket at June 02, 2024 08:14 PM (dpRPa)

296 Be careful - that can even cut thinly jacketed copper bullets and do terrible things to your score.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:10 PM

I have learned, weasel-san!

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:15 PM (nCaYE)

297 Found a little artillery (really little) history at the Museum of The Great Lakes, not long ago. I had seen -- and fired off -- reveille cannons to open the range at several old-school matches from the old "Regional" days. I kind of wondered who'd made those heavy, small-gauge muzzle loaders, and why, and it turned out...

They were from the old Lifesaving Service, used to launch a line to a foundering vessel. The laid-line that followed the grapple was a masterpiece of 18th century rope engineering. Hemp was no good, or silk. It was pre-flexed and worked linen fiber.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 02, 2024 08:15 PM (zdLoL)

298 Let's go Oilers!

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 02, 2024 08:15 PM (ufFY8)

299 ...Weasel, would Rancher Bob kick up a fuss if we scattered pieces of a car all over one of his fields with Tannerite? Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM (tT6L1)

A blast like that would take out all of the Patio facing windows there on the Ranch House.

And then you'd have to suffer the wrath of the Cow Horse Queen.

Might be easier to just be standing ON the tannerite when ya set it off?

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 08:15 PM (e6UQI)

300 Weasel, would Rancher Bob kick up a fuss if we scattered pieces of a car all over one of his fields with Tannerite?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:06 PM

Who said anything about a car? Just shoot the crapton of Tannerite. Of course, the animals might object...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:16 PM (dpRPa)

301 We want to wake Doof, Sponge and Brother of Sponge up, not send their vehicle into orbit....

Maybe a fart in their general direction?

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 02, 2024 08:16 PM (mH6SG)

302 Jim, your point is noted. The placement of the crapton of Tannerite would have to be carefully calculated.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:17 PM (dpRPa)

303 Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:05 PM (PkS4e)

Again, great suggestions. The pin of the slide stop doesn't appear to be loose in the frame. I'll use your tip to see if I can spot any cracks in the slide stop notch.

The good news in all of this is that I have become very practiced in clearing a Type 4 jam. I have the cuts on my hands to prove it. Next time I'll wear gloves. :-)

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:17 PM (3rnQf)

304 I have learned, weasel-san!
Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:15 PM (nCaYE)
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The little white puff of your bullet disintegrating as it heads to the target is disheartening..

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:17 PM (JwHpX)

305 @46 I bought my first gun at Smokey Mountain Knife Works about 10-12 years ago. I guess they stopped selling them, or they do but can't ship them?

They had everything there (last time I was there). Hunting stuff, fishing stuff, even boats.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at June 02, 2024 08:17 PM (CHHv1)

306 I really really want to talk about how awesome Cornish pasties are.
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 02, 2024 06:26 PM (NBZ4u)

I was wondering if you were going to put on a show next year at the NoVaMoMe. THEN I realized you mentioned the Food Thread....

Glad you're enjoying the trip.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:18 PM (AWrpC)

307 Stow the tannerite idea, gang. Not happening.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 08:18 PM (T9qCs)

308 Weasel needs a suit of Samurai armor
Posted by: Skip at June 02, 2024 06:28 PM (fwDg9)

But, done up with MOLLE strips and magazine pouches across it (for his M1 clips, of course).

And a big weasel on a John Deere, painted across the skirt.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:20 PM (AWrpC)

309 Do you see any deformation of the slide stop notch itself? This is unlikely on modern slides with modern steel. M1911 slides (pre-WWII) used a softer steel. But I think very few people still have 85+ year old slides on their M1911s in use today
Posted by: Ed L
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Heat treatment of slides in WWII were of the expedient variety focusing on the tempering the front of the slide just before WWII and spot heat treatment of certain areas like the slide notch starting in 1943. Noticeable if you know what to look for. Whole hardened slides were tried during WWII on an experimental basis but were not adopted wholesale until the 50's.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:21 PM (PkS4e)

310 The best katana restorers use only minke whale oil from young female whales harvested in the North Pacific between January and June.

Then there are the ones who use WD40.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 02, 2024 08:22 PM (bo7UB)

311 Stow the tannerite idea, gang. Not happening.
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No one wants to get a rusted.

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 02, 2024 08:22 PM (ZdexC)

312 46 I bought my first gun at Smokey Mountain Knife Works about 10-12 years ago. I guess they stopped selling them, or they do but can't ship them?

They had everything there (last time I was there). Hunting stuff, fishing stuff, even boats.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at June 02, 2024 08:17 PM (CHHv1)

I went out to Cache Creek, B.C. last week to fetch home a Dodge Dakota pickup that had been willed to me. The owner of the towing company was is the process of opening an outfitter shop on his premises, and he had a rack of rifles behind the counter. He was in the shop late, because he was smoking a brisket for his grand opening the following day, and he said, "Sure, come on over now, and I will open the gate to the yard, and you can load up. I'm here anyway."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:22 PM (6ecJK)

313 Any of you morons want to volunteer your own property to blow up shit?

Didn't think so.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 08:23 PM (HXGNm)

314 Nice general observation:
New member did a round trip today to shoot our 1100 yard range in northern NH.
From Connecticut. That’s at least 4 hours each way.
Dedication is good. We’re gonna need a lot of it.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:24 PM (nCaYE)

315 andycanuck, no one wants me chewing their ass off.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 02, 2024 08:24 PM (T9qCs)

316 Any of you morons want to volunteer your own property to blow up shit?

Didn't think so.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 08:23 PM (HXGNm)

Well, you can blow up shit on my place. Some limits on megatonnage might apply.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:24 PM (6ecJK)

317 Any of you morons want to volunteer your own property to blow up shit?

Didn't think so.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 08:23 PM (HXGNm)
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Is this where I apologize for taking a joke too far? Because, honestly, I'd never in a million years think of doing such a thing. Heck, FPS Russia about killed himself blowing up a vehicle. No thanks.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (tT6L1)

318 if they ever come up with a "re-order" button I can mash while I (stupidly) watching the news, I'll likely be insolvent by year's end.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 02, 2024 06:35 PM (kOluj)

I'll put in a pitch for AmmoSquared here. It's like a buyer's club, and you figure out how much you want to spend and how often, then tell them what to buy for you. Then, whenever you want - after you've actually got some number of rounds in your account - you can tell them to ship to you. I'm not putting much money into it, but it's there, accumulating.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (AWrpC)

319 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:22 PM

Did he have any .303" Canadian Bacon rounds for WeaselBeanz?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (OLq7n)

320 Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:21 PM (PkS4e)

I have a refinished 1939 M1911A1 that clearly shows where the slide (matched to the frame) was heat treated to harden those areas. I think it's a bit difficult to see the heat treated areas with the original finish, but they're very easy to spot after refinishing.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (yRXSd)

321 Do you see any deformation of the slide stop notch itself? This is unlikely on modern slides with modern steel. M1911 slides (pre-WWII) used a softer steel. But I think very few people still have 85+ year old slides on their M1911s in use today
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:12 PM (yRXSd)
Nope. It's a stainless Colt Combat Commander Elite of recent vintage. Pretty good steel, I'd say. Another reason I'd suspect the MIM (maybe) slide stop

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (3rnQf)

322 Thank you blake. Now where are my shoelaces!!!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:26 PM (JwHpX)

323 Again, great suggestions. The pin of the slide stop doesn't appear to be loose in the frame. I'll use your tip to see if I can spot any cracks in the slide stop notch.

The good news in all of this is that I have become very practiced in clearing a Type 4 jam. I have the cuts on my hands to prove it. Next time I'll wear gloves. :-)
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen
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If your 1911 is of a modern make by Colt or other premium US makers, a crack would be rare due to better steels and better heat treatment.

Dunno about Turkish or Philippine Island makes though and I would not be surprised that durability of slide and frame might not be as much as something like a Ruger, Kimber, Colt, or Sig 1911.

Use to, dunno about now as Brownells seems to be paring back parts inventory, you used to be able to get oversized parts that could be carefully reduced to fit a worn frame and barrel link.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:26 PM (PkS4e)

324 310 The best katana restorers use only minke whale oil from young female whales harvested in the North Pacific between January and June.

Then there are the ones who use WD40.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 02, 2024 08:22 PM (bo7UB)
You had me going with the whale oil narrative but then you had to throw in WD40.

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 08:26 PM (NxC5+)

325 I'm in Tidewater and don't have the time or money to rent a room. Maybe someday.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 02, 2024 06:37 PM (zrlyb)

Well, I would happily carpool if you decided to go next year. I stay in a somewhat inexpensive place - it's not a total dive, but it's not the Ritz, either.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:27 PM (AWrpC)

326 I know you were kidding, Blake, but the tannerite idea has been floated before. And it wasn't a joke.

Please remember, the ranch inTX is our hosts' home. It is a privilege to go there.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 08:27 PM (rn2/h)

327 I have a refinished 1939 M1911A1 that clearly shows where the slide (matched to the frame) was heat treated to harden those areas. I think it's a bit difficult to see the heat treated areas with the original finish, but they're very easy to spot after refinishing.
Posted by: Ed L

Heh, you buy el primo collectibles. A bit easier to see with the worn shooter grades I am acquainted with.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:28 PM (PkS4e)

328 Our club allows tannerite.
Even though some dmbshit put a block on our 100 yard cross beam.
He did come back and replace the beam.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:28 PM (nCaYE)

329 Howdy Weasel, and all of you other assorted Hordelings! Just returned from a high school reunion weekend. Great time seeing folks I haven't seen in 35 years (don't try math - I graduated when I was minus 6).

Looking forward to another reunion of sorts next weekend in NoVa. Be there, Hordelings!!!

Posted by: Doof at June 02, 2024 08:29 PM (RFPHU)

330 Nope. It's a stainless Colt Combat Commander Elite of recent vintage. Pretty good steel, I'd say. Another reason I'd suspect the MIM (maybe) slide stop
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen
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Very possible. MIM parts can be hit or miss and stainless introduces a new twist on it. Quite a few old timey gunsmiths swear at MIM parts, not swear by them.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:29 PM (PkS4e)

331 Be mindful when pimping CBD, - anything with Deeez Nuuts! will take you to a higher ground and grow your esteem within the conservative community.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 02, 2024 08:30 PM (dmXQN)

332 I don't have much to report gun-wise, but I do have a quick review for some pipe tobacco. A Dunhill (now Petersons, RIP Dunhill pipe tobacco?) Nightcap mimic from Cupojoes.com

Sutliff Match Pipe Tobacco Evening

https://tinyurl.com/2a9y3qsb

This is a very pleasant, non-aromatic blend. Someone in the comments described it as having an almost campfire aroma, which isn't far off but seems much more offensive than it is. It's just a hint of it, the type that reminds you of the fun times catching lightning bugs or fishing with friends and not the one where you've spent all day burning dead pine to clean up the lower acreage.

I thoroughly enjoyed the initial smoke and look forward to having it again soon.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 08:30 PM (sIl7T)

333 This came up years ago in a whole different context. Pretty sure the last (legal) whale-oil product on the market was GM's own brand of limited slip differential lube additive. It had a distinctive odor, and may have been te cause of a lot of unneeded rear-end gear oil changes. So if you ever open up a Twin Traction, that whiff is not spoilage. It's Old Katana.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 02, 2024 08:32 PM (zdLoL)

334 Does every thread on this site turn into a food thread?
Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 06:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

And bewbs. Hence my reference to pasties. I didn't see that aspect mentioned yet, so....

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:32 PM (AWrpC)

335 Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:28 PM (PkS4e)

The DMV MGC can testify that I have a pretty good M1911 collection.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:32 PM (yRXSd)

336 Is this where I apologize for taking a joke too far? Because, honestly, I'd never in a million years think of doing such a thing. Heck, FPS Russia about killed himself blowing up a vehicle. No thanks.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM (tT6L1)

Hahaha...FPS Russia was the man back in the day. He was a rube from Jawja who had a connection for some wild shit. I think his connection ended up deaded so be careful out there.

FPS Russia even drove an AFV or some such thru a fast food drive-in one time. Too funny.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 08:33 PM (R/m4+)

337 334 Does every thread on this site turn into a food thread?

Ahem.

Posted by: Star Trek Fans at June 02, 2024 08:33 PM (dg+HA)

338 1911 jam: check the condition of the barrel link and pin too. I had a cheap mail order link break on me once. Tied the gun up real good.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 02, 2024 08:33 PM (JGpCh)

339 This is, apparently, National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 02, 2024 06:59 PM (OLq7n)

During Pride Month? Really, people?
*glares*

Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:34 PM (AWrpC)

340 Posted by: Doof at June 02, 2024 08:29 PM (RFPHU)

Looking forward to it, Doof!

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:34 PM (yRXSd)

341 Looking forward to it, Doof!
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:34 PM (yRXSd)

Me too, brother!

Posted by: Doof at June 02, 2024 08:36 PM (RFPHU)

342 The best Opening Ceremonies BLAST to be had, is at the annual Boomershoot, long-range reactive target shoot, held in (IIRC) Orofino, Idaho.

The initial "shot" is an Anvil Launch, where they pack enough Boomerite (federally licensed, locally made, better than tannerite, explosive product), in a hole under a 250 lb. anvil, and see how high they can launch it. Every year, it's a new Record and Goal!

Then, the Opening Fireball.

Think, about 20 lbs. of Boomerite, a couple of Propane cylinders, and a few gallons of gasoline, all nestled snugly together.

And then, a shot rings out. And all HELL breaks loose.

Think, larger than Apocalypse Now grade explosion and fireball.

Targets at Boomershoot, are Chinese takeout containers, packed with Boomerite. Small ones at +/- 400 yards. Large ones at +/- 800 yards. No DOUBT when the shooter hits !

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (e6UQI)

343 How big a deal/hassle is it to get a "silencer"?
Posted by: pawn at June 02, 2024 07:06 PM (QB+5g)

They're still expensive, and your firearm has to be properly prepped for one. (Most AR-15s have threaded barrels, but some may have the muzzle device pinned/welded. Your weapon needs a threaded barrel to put on the suppressor.)

Don't forget your $200 dollars with the "tax form."

Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (AWrpC)

344 Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:34 PM (AWrpC)

There was a confrontation between the Pride parade in Philly and some Hamas supporters today, so there's some justification for the connection.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (yRXSd)

345 Here is FPS Russia just getting missed by a truck door.

https://tinyurl.com/2m72r54p

Be safe out there and avoid tannerite.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 08:38 PM (R/m4+)

346 Heck, FPS Russia about killed himself blowing up a vehicle. No thanks.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:25 PM

But he carried on like a boss. Even made Brandon Hererra's Darwin Awards.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:38 PM (dpRPa)

347 Focus on the front sight.

https://gab.com/WarEagle82/posts/112521608303196848

Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 02, 2024 08:38 PM (mQxC9)

348 Think, larger than Apocalypse Now grade explosion and fireball.

Targets at Boomershoot, are Chinese takeout containers, packed with Boomerite. Small ones at +/- 400 yards. Large ones at +/- 800 yards. No DOUBT when the shooter hits !

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (e6UQI)
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I've read about that event and it sounds a hoot. I also think registration is sold out well in advance every year.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:39 PM (tT6L1)

349 FPS Russia even drove an AFV or some such thru a fast food drive-in one time. Too funny.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 02, 2024 08:33 PM

That vid was hilarious.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:39 PM (dpRPa)

350 a compound bow ... or do I need to move to a crossbow?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:09 PM (HlyYF)

You trying to start a fight around here?

(She should be able to draw a compound bow just fine with a little upper body strength.)

Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:40 PM (AWrpC)

351 So if you ever open up a Twin Traction, that whiff is not spoilage. It's Old Katana.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 02, 2024 08:32 PM (zdLoL)

If I recollect properly, the original formula for Type A ATF included whale squeezings.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:40 PM (o9S4q)

352 How big a deal/hassle is it to get a "silencer"?

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I was speaking to someone who got one, and he told me the process itself wasn't so bad but the thing he didn't think about at the time was willingly putting himself higher on all the federal lists and inviting potential visits at their leisure to make sure your "taxes" were in order.

It's an interesting point.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 08:41 PM (sIl7T)

353 Dangit. Off grouchy grown-up teen sock.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:42 PM (AWrpC)

354 Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (AWrpC)

Note that direct impingement guns (i.e. most AR-15s) will push a fair amount of gases back into your face if you put a silencer on it. That's because in order to do its job, the silencer limits how much gas can exit the muzzle. The gas coming back to cycle the weapon has to go somewhere, and the path of least resistance is through the ejection port and into your face. This can be a potential safety issue if you're a lefty because more of your face will be in path of gases coming out of the ejection port.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:42 PM (yRXSd)

355 345 Here is FPS Russia just getting missed by a truck door.

https://tinyurl.com/2m72r54p

Be safe out there and avoid tannerite.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy
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My young nephew and his grandpa who should have known better were nearly injured by Tannerite. Grandpa put a bunch in the hollow of a dead tree and it threw a lot of wood branches and parts of the trunk toward them when they shot it.

I am old enough to remember my dad blowing up tree stumps with sure enough dynamite back in the 70's and we did expedient base denial techniques including blowing holes in runways when I was in the AF. Seen enough explosions to not get a kick out of them anymore other than large firework displays.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:42 PM (PkS4e)

356 Well, time to wander. Ya'll have a good one!

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 02, 2024 08:44 PM (tT6L1)

357 "Well, you can blow up shit on my place. Some limits on megatonnage might apply.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon"
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Speaking of blowing things up: A few years back my son and his USMC artillery battery did a training drill with Latvian army near the Russian border. The Latvians had a bunch of old vehicles set up downrange and son and buddies, being Marines, hit them all. However the Latvians missed the part about draining the fuel out of target vehicles and the resultant forest fire became a minor international incident.

Posted by: Cosda at June 02, 2024 08:44 PM (nfrVj)

358 Note that direct impingement guns (i.e. most AR-15s) will push a fair amount of gases back into your face if you put a silencer on it. That's because in order to do its job, the silencer limits how much gas can exit the muzzle. The gas coming back to cycle the weapon has to go somewhere, and the path of least resistance is through the ejection port and into your face. This can be a potential safety issue if you're a lefty because more of your face will be in path of gases coming out of the ejection port.
Posted by: Ed L

True. Also a reason to either have a tunable gas block or use one of the piston variants if you like to shoot with a suppressor regularly.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:46 PM (PkS4e)

359 The initial "shot" is an Anvil Launch, where they pack enough Boomerite (federally licensed, locally made, better than tannerite, explosive product), in a hole under a 250 lb. anvil, and see how high they can launch it. Every year, it's a new Record and Goal!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (e6UQI)

New Westminster, B.C. has the Hyak Anvil Battery, where they do a cannon salute using anvils and black powder. Dates back apparently, to colonial times, when some notable, probably the Lieutentant Governor, visited the garrison, and there were no cannons for saluting purposes.

https://youtu.be/YUSFlCPbNic

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 08:47 PM (o9S4q)

360 The best Opening Ceremonies BLAST to be had, is at the annual Boomershoot, long-range reactive target shoot, held in (IIRC) Orofino, Idaho.

Sheesh. The last time I was in Orofino was elk hunting years ago and all it had three whore houses and a gas station. (I just bought gas)

Posted by: Diogenes at June 02, 2024 08:47 PM (W/lyH)

361 However the Latvians missed the part about draining the fuel out of target vehicles and the resultant forest fire became a minor international incident.
Posted by: Cosda

Heh.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at June 02, 2024 08:47 PM (6FvSX)

362 I was speaking to someone who got one, and he told me the process itself wasn't so bad but the thing he didn't think about at the time was willingly putting himself higher on all the federal lists and inviting potential visits at their leisure to make sure your "taxes" were in order.

It's an interesting point.
Posted by: Moron Robbie

Apparently the Feds are now putting people buying 3D printers on watchlists so the more they put on--the less useful they will be. Too many of the idiot administrator level think they can actually track that many individuals without the signal getting lost in the noise.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:48 PM (PkS4e)

363 How do I address the problem when the operator is the wobbly shit?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 02, 2024 07:30 PM (HlyYF)

Sandbags. Lots and lots of sandbags....

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 08:48 PM (AWrpC)

364 Moron Robbie. I hate to tell you, but just commenting on certain blogs puts you on a list.
I’ve purchased multiple firearms,a few NFA items such as suppressors, and have built that in to my expectations. Why deny yourself the experience of having a can just because the feds have a record?

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 08:49 PM (nCaYE)

365 Oh, btw, the biggest booms I remember was as a kid at Redstone Arsenal when they tested rockets there. You pretty much felt and heard those tests in your bones.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:50 PM (PkS4e)

366 Gotta punch out for tonight.

Thanks again, Weasel for a great Gub Thread. I'll see some of y'all Saturday.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:50 PM (dpRPa)

367 Howdy all I lurk here every Sunday so I thought I'd check in and say how much I appreciate the gun thread. Take care.

Posted by: Big Alfredo at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (8cPKb)

368 The gas coming back to cycle the weapon has to go somewhere, and the path of least resistance is through the ejection port and into your face. This can be a potential safety issue if you're a lefty because more of your face will be in path of gases coming out of the ejection port.
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:42 PM (yRXSd)

I had never considered that. Good tip for us southpaws.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (3rnQf)

369 366 I'll see some of y'all Saturday.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 02, 2024 08:50 PM (dpRPa)
***
Happy travels.

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (IQ6Gq)

370 Heh. Samurai Tailor.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (RIvkX)

371 Why deny yourself the experience of having a can just because the feds have a record?

Hell, some of us have bought guns from the government. Of course we're on a list.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 08:52 PM (/y8xj)

372 363 How do I address the problem when the operator is the wobbly shit?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
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What I try to do is manage the wobble in real life (aside from shooting from a benchrest) as it is going to happen in any kind of field shooting positions when you don't have a fixed shooting position. The worst thing you can do is snatch the trigger and high power scopes can make that irresistible as you see the x wander in and out. I prefer low power scopes or iron sights for that reason.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 08:54 PM (PkS4e)

373 Why deny yourself the experience of having a can just because the feds have a record?

Hell, some of us have bought guns from the government. Of course we're on a list.
Posted by: Oddbob

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Yeah, i've never considered it but I'm sure the CMP gets you on one.

Heck, just asking "mother may I" when you're filling out the paperwork puts you on one. Stop being silly. Of course it does.

To say nothing of that $20 donation to Trump.

Or if you bought a Bible on Amazon (that's not a joke).

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 08:55 PM (sIl7T)

374 371 Why deny yourself the experience of having a can just because the feds have a record?

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I hope they still come in pairs.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 02, 2024 08:55 PM (bo7UB)

375 Posted by: Big Alfredo at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (8cPKb)
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Howdy Big Alfredo!!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 08:56 PM (JwHpX)

376 Yeah, i've never considered it but I'm sure the CMP gets you on one.

And its predecessor, the DCM, was an actual directorate of the actual US Army. Zero degrees of separation.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 08:57 PM (/y8xj)

377 Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 02, 2024 08:51 PM (3rnQf)

Lefties shooting suppressed DI AR-15s definitely need serious eye protection for that reason.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:59 PM (yRXSd)

378 Thank you for the update on the katana. I tried finding the original story without success. Do you or any other moron happen to remember when it was posted?

Posted by: NR Pax at June 02, 2024 09:01 PM (DMp5q)

379 “ Any of you morons want to volunteer your own property to blow up shit?”

So you’re saying I should put these m18a1’s back in the armory?

*kicks dirt*

Posted by: Marcus T at June 02, 2024 09:01 PM (ibKjr)

380 Apparently the Feds are now putting people buying 3D printers on watchlists so the more they put on--the less useful they will be. Too many of the idiot administrator level think they can actually track that many individuals without the signal getting lost in the noise.
Posted by: whig

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I'm betting this is in large part what all the AI development is for.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 09:02 PM (sIl7T)

381 Lefties shooting suppressed DI AR-15s definitely need serious eye protection for that reason.
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:59 PM (yRXSd)

Having finished an AR lower, I don't think there is any handedness to that component. Seems to me AR uppers and mags could be readily made on CNC machines by simply changing the signs of a few variables.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:03 PM (o9S4q)

382 Posted by: NR Pax at June 02, 2024 09:01 PM (DMp5q)
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I reposted it Sunday before last.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:03 PM (JwHpX)

383 One can be the grayman but it takes a major effort to protect privacy because it means no gun mags, no internet searches, no phone internet searches, (VPN alone doesn't protect you from nation state actors much), and the latest FISA law extension allows the Feds to make anyone including your local cafe owner squeal and turn over logs of customer communications that they have without telling you.

To be the gray man means living like Crazy Ted Kacynski in the woods as a hermit, otherwise, the tracking now is pervasive. So you can be like all the other fish in the sea or you can crawl into a hole and pull it in behind one as you leave society.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:03 PM (PkS4e)

384 382 I reposted it Sunday before last.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:03 PM (JwHpX)

Thanks, Weasel. Off to re-read it!

Posted by: NR Pax at June 02, 2024 09:04 PM (DMp5q)

385 Duncanthrax, combination zip line and shooting range?
Posted by: fd at June 02, 2024 07:40 PM

Gonna have to lead them a bit.
Posted by: Diogenes

Clearing out gub'ment workers and officials suffering from cranial-rectal inversions?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 02, 2024 09:05 PM (VNX3d)

386 378 Thank you for the update on the katana. I tried finding the original story without success. Do you or any other moron happen to remember when it was posted?
Posted by: NR Pax at June 02, 2024 09:01 PM (DMp5q)

Weasel posted the text of his original discussion of the katana a couple weeks back, here: https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=409727 (reminder to not comment on old threads)

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 09:05 PM (v23vE)

387 Didn't get any range time in this weekend but did get 1000 rounds of Winchester 9mm and put some blue loctite on the grip screws on the Springfield Armory SA-35 Browning High Power clone I bought a couple months ago. Shoots great but those grip screws seem to want to work themselves loose so hopefully a little dab of loctite will cure the problem.

Posted by: TheOsprey at June 02, 2024 09:06 PM (QUHlP)

388 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 09:05 PM (v23vE)
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Thx S'puppy.

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:07 PM (JwHpX)

389 Having finished an AR lower, I don't think there is any handedness to that component. Seems to me AR uppers and mags could be readily made on CNC machines by simply changing the signs of a few variables.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Left handed uppers are fairly rare because upper receiver castings are only made by a very few firms. Billet type upper receiver components might be a bit more available. Whole rifles are only made by a few like Stag.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:07 PM (PkS4e)

390 So you can be like all the other fish in the sea or you can crawl into a hole and pull it in behind one as you leave society.
Posted by: whig

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Not to get too far off of the gun thread, but related:

Mullvad has created a browser that doesn't allow modifications, or at least limits them and recommends against them. It comes with adblockers and such, but the beauty is that it has a built in screen resolution (768x something?) and other set-in-stone settings that make everyone using the browser look the same. You can't easily create a fingerprint with it, which is what people do when they start modifying their browser to (ahem) "protect their privacy."

That individual browser gets more and more individualized. Mullvad prevents that. Like you said, you look like all the other minnows.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 09:07 PM (sIl7T)

391 388 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 09:05 PM (v23vE)
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Thx S'puppy.
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:07 PM (JwHpX)

I live to serve, sir.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 09:07 PM (v23vE)

392 Didn't get any range time in this weekend but did get 1000 rounds of Winchester 9mm and put some blue loctite on the grip screws on the Springfield Armory SA-35 Browning High Power clone I bought a couple months ago. Shoots great but those grip screws seem to want to work themselves loose so hopefully a little dab of loctite will cure the problem.
Posted by: TheOsprey at June 02, 2024 09:06 PM (QUHlP)

Hiya Osprey! We seem to be caught up in voicemail Hell.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:08 PM (o9S4q)

393 Seems to me AR uppers and mags could be readily made on CNC machines by simply changing the signs of a few variables.

Stag Arms sold left-handed ARs but I don't know if it was only the ejection port reversed or if the lower controls were reversed also.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 02, 2024 09:09 PM (/y8xj)

394 In and out for the next little while, thanks as always Weasel.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - WHY ARE YOU TRUMP SUPPORTERS SO HAPPY?!!! at June 02, 2024 09:11 PM (sIl7T)

395 387 Didn't get any range time in this weekend but did get 1000 rounds of Winchester 9mm and put some blue loctite on the grip screws on the Springfield Armory SA-35 Browning High Power clone I bought a couple months ago. Shoots great but those grip screws seem to want to work themselves loose so hopefully a little dab of loctite will cure the problem.
Posted by: TheOsprey at June 02, 2024 09:06 PM (QUHlP)
Thanks for that tip. I replaced the extractor and spring,
safety and linkage on mine. It's slicker than snot.

Posted by: Eromero at June 02, 2024 09:12 PM (NxC5+)

396 OK, 9:12 thank you time!

Thank you!

Look forward to seeing a bunch of you this weekend, and the rest next Sunday!

Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:12 PM (JwHpX)

397 Anyone else wince while watching that 1911 restoration video?

Posted by: butch at June 02, 2024 09:13 PM (1E6n6)

398 I'm betting this is in large part what all the AI development is for.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Heh. That is going to be a shitfest to mark my words. LLM models become insane after a couple of iterations with real data and the feds are notoriously incompetent with data technology and that includes even the military. They lose shit all the time because bidders for these projects are lowest cost and the bidding process is very political.

AI systems can be useful if you cut down the ambitions to very small niches but determining who would be a threat to the state is quite simply unattainable without a huge number of false positives and false negatives. Essentially a random walk. Used to deal with huge datasets and the larger the dataset, the fewer variables were usable because you started getting random noise when you tried to analyze cause and effect. Essentially datamining starts generating spurious correlations between variables.

AI might be something in twenty years or so when LLM models are abandoned but they are in their infancy and oversold right now.

Ask Pixy about them if you are around early AM for his thread.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:14 PM (PkS4e)

399 Look forward to seeing a bunch of you this weekend, and the rest next Sunday!
Posted by: Weasel at June 02, 2024 09:12 PM (JwHpX)

Thank you for hosting us, Weasel! I look forward to pressing the flesh in Corsicana come October.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:14 PM (o9S4q)

400 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:03 PM (o9S4q)

AR uppers: Most uppers (including MILSPEC ones) have the ejection port on the right side. Lefties shooting these have more of their face in the path of hot brass and the gases coming out of the ejection port. Thus the need for brass deflectors and eye pro for the gases. There are manufacturers that make lefty friendly uppers out there, but the number of lefty uppers are far, far smaller than the number of righty ones.

Magazines: There's no point to CNC-ing an AR magazine when injection molding is around for plastics (i.e. Magpul PMAGs). HK was the last holdout for including steel magazines with its AR copy (MR556A1/HK 416), but even they switched over to Gen 3 PMAGs last year.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 09:14 PM (yRXSd)

401 Stag Arms sold left-handed ARs but I don't know if it was only the ejection port reversed or if the lower controls were reversed also.
Posted by: Oddbob

They did sell ambi controls. There are quite a bit of ambidextrous control replacement parts for the AR that are much more available than left sided ejection upper receiver types.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:15 PM (PkS4e)

402 Steak is eaten, Was good. Marinade did not noticeably tenderize it. Doggeh is cleaning up the plate, as is her wont.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:17 PM (o9S4q)

403 Thanks for hosting, Weasel! Looking forward to seeing your katana post-restoration.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 09:19 PM (yRXSd)

404 Thank you horde and thank you Weasel. I learned stuff.
Looking forward to seeing horde familia next weekend.

Posted by: TRex at June 02, 2024 09:19 PM (IQ6Gq)

405 Well, it is still nice outside here. I am going to go back out and take some more stuff apart. Nothing heavy, mind you, there is steak in the process of digestion.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:19 PM (o9S4q)

406 Thanks much, Weasel. Always a pleasure. Hope the coming week goes well for you and your crew.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 02, 2024 09:19 PM (mH6SG)

407 Wish everyone to have a wonderful time at the upcoming MoMeet.

Not able to travel right now at all but have hopes to make Texas with the missus this fall.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:22 PM (PkS4e)

408 Thanks Weasel, appreciate this thread every Sunday. And all the commenters. Was thinking about that AR down the road, but will think twice about a silencer for it. Looking forward to seeing many of you next weekend. Have a great week.

Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 09:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

409 Hiya Osprey! We seem to be caught up in voicemail Hell.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:08 PM (o9S4q)

Hey AOP I called you last week Saturday when I was at 12 West with Rich and Debbie. Got VM so figured you were in the basement and then I got yours saying you had gone to that pizza restaurant and bar in Rowley (sp?)

I can give you a call when I get off work this evening. Was at Lochiel last night with a bunch of folks from the Caledonian Society.

Posted by: TheOsprey at June 02, 2024 09:24 PM (QUHlP)

410 Randall Arms once made a mirror image 1911. A TRUE Left-Handed gun. I do not recall if they'd made provision to use conventional 1911 magazines, or had to produce mirror image magazines, as well.

Also of note, Charter Arms made the "Southpaw", five shot, .38 Special revolver. Slightly smaller than a S&W "J" frame equivalent, but also, a true Mirror Image to Charter Arms' conventional "Undercover" snubbie.

I was gonna get one for Herself New Dawn, but never could find any Left Handed Ammunition for the dang thing.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at June 02, 2024 09:24 PM (e6UQI)

411 Thank you for hosting us, Weasel! I look forward to pressing the flesh in Corsicana come October.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:14 PM (o9S4q)

Might have missed you as you said you're going on walkabout, but glad to hear you're planning to make it to TxMoMe, sir!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at June 02, 2024 09:26 PM (v23vE)

412 I can give you a call when I get off work this evening. Was at Lochiel last night with a bunch of folks from the Caledonian Society.
Posted by: TheOsprey at June 02, 2024 09:24 PM (QUHlP)

Phone is in my pocket. Back on the flip phone for now.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 02, 2024 09:27 PM (o9S4q)

413 Evenin’,All.

Boobs!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 02, 2024 09:27 PM (v6JzV)

414 Wish all a pleasant evening.

Posted by: whig at June 02, 2024 09:28 PM (PkS4e)

415 Night, all. Thx, weasel.
Whig,if you’re able to do TX, I’ll make a special effort to be there.

Posted by: RI Red at June 02, 2024 09:29 PM (nCaYE)

416 Since we're talking food...
We're doing a potluck for St John's Natal Day. It's kinda cool to do it that way.

I just ordered the locusts and honey. I got some grasshoppers ordered, and some honeycomb. Yes, for real. I figure the kids will be most interested.

Posted by: GWB at June 02, 2024 09:30 PM (AWrpC)

417 Thank
You for the thread, weasel-san.

I will get to the range this weekend, either inside pistols or out in the woods for some rifle action. Should be fun either way!

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 02, 2024 09:30 PM (HXGNm)

418 Posted by: Grateful at June 02, 2024 09:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

Grateful, just about any modern service rifle other than a bolt action will roughly have the same kind of problem. You can't cheat physics. You'll have to accept the penalties that come with certain capabilities.

Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 09:30 PM (yRXSd)

419 NOOD ONT

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 02, 2024 09:33 PM (llON8)

420 Boobs!

Is that your only contribution to the Gub?

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 02, 2024 09:33 PM (mH6SG)

421 354 Posted by: Greta at June 02, 2024 08:37 PM (AWrpC)

Note that direct impingement guns (i.e. most AR-15s) will push a fair amount of gases back into your face if you put a silencer on it. That's because in order to do its job, the silencer limits how much gas can exit the muzzle. The gas coming back to cycle the weapon has to go somewhere, and the path of least resistance is through the ejection port and into your face. This can be a potential safety issue if you're a lefty because more of your face will be in path of gases coming out of the ejection port.
Posted by: Ed L at June 02, 2024 08:42 PM (yRXSd)

Try a side charger?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 02, 2024 09:41 PM (mH7NU)

422 420 Yep.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 02, 2024 09:42 PM (v6JzV)

423 Good evening to all and thank you as always, Weasel

Posted by: Coelacanth at June 02, 2024 09:48 PM (4AI6f)

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