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Gun Thread: Pre-July Edition!
A: Why yes, if you insist. With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?
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Katana Korner
WeaselKatana "before"
koma-nugura stone - click to make more bigly
Here you can see the koma-nugura. This is the last of the "middle" grade stones. Following the komo-nagura I use a special nugui to remove any remaining super fine scratches and give a very uniform and smooth surface, something of a blank slate, to begin the finishing steps. Nugui is a hand ground polishing compound with various minerals and stone dust mixed with oils to achieve different effects. The next steps will bring up the hamon (temper line), hada (grain pattern), and other forging features.For those wondering why I chose Dave to perform the work on my blade, the following fairly sums it up.
hadori stone - click to make more bigly
This picture shows the blade after kanahada nugui which brings out the hada (grain) pattern in the ji (body) and hadori stone work which whitens and shows the crystalline details of the hamon (temper line). Sorry this is taking so long to complete. I have to take a lot more breaks than when I was younger to prevent tendonitis and joint issues. In Japan, most polishers my age have long since stopped doing full time polishing. Once they get their official license to polish swords, they will bring on several apprentices and the apprentices will actually do most of the grunt work with the polisher acting more as a supervisor. The fact that I've been doing this full time by myself for 32 years straight, and part time for 5 years before that, means that I probably have more actual sword on stone time than just about anybody else on earth at this point.Still not convinced? Here is a page from Dave's website documenting a fun world record set by a blade he sharpened and polished. Really? still not convinced? This page has details of the Wake Island surrender sword he polished for the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington D.C. I am confident I found the right guy to do the work and I am sure you will agree. I'm looking forward to sharing more updates as the blade nears completion!
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Comments
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Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:00 PM (fwDg9)
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Yee haw!
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 07:00 PM (IQ6Gq)
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AND WE'RE OFF!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:00 PM (f0/sc)
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Scoob!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:01 PM (Wnv9h)
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I still have not been to the range. Over six months now without firing a shot. I need to remedy that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 07:02 PM (QNSds)
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Shouldn't this be the "Bonus June Edition"?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 30, 2024 07:03 PM (cOq4q)
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Hello, Weasel! That katana blade is looking almost mirror-bright, even with more polishing to go.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:04 PM (yRXSd)
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Howdy
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by post at June 30, 2024 07:07 PM (OiZps)
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So mad at myself losing my cavalry Sabre
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:07 PM (fwDg9)
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I still have not been to the range. Over six months now without firing a shot. I need to remedy that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS)
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
I am in the same boat but not as delinquent.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS)
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
I am in the same boat but not as delinquent.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 30, 2024 07:07 PM (cOq4q)
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11th
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 07:08 PM (DQ6WD)
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Went to the range to get some shots in for two new Colt Pythons I've picked up: a 6 inch barreled blued version and a 2.5 inch snubby in stainless steel. Writeups on both are forthcoming to the gun thread in the (hopefully) near future.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:08 PM (yRXSd)
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Hello Weasel and hello horde...the range schedule has resumed now that the family visitors have returned to the west coast....But I'm still struggling with consistency. Starting to be able to diagnose my problem issues (stance and trigger finger), but again, results not demonstrating the consistency I seek. And advice re stance? I've tried a number of them, but I still find myself tending to wobble at times.
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 07:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Good evening, gunthuiasts
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:09 PM (uRE6U)
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The sword polishing saga has been a treat to behold. Thanks Weasel-san!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:10 PM (hOUT3)
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Not only is July tomorrow, 2024 is half over.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 30, 2024 07:11 PM (8sMut)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:11 PM (hOUT3)
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Lite content, lite reading.
No range report. Have done nothing firearm related.
Will have a few days off in mid July. Plan is to hit the range (outdoor or indoor is up in the air.
Will take a look at my scope Thursday as I do have the day off to celebrate the founding of this great country. Hopefully it is something I might be able to fix. If not will contact Vortex to see if they can do anything.
I only paid about $380 back in 2020. Do not want to spend to much more.
No range report. Have done nothing firearm related.
Will have a few days off in mid July. Plan is to hit the range (outdoor or indoor is up in the air.
Will take a look at my scope Thursday as I do have the day off to celebrate the founding of this great country. Hopefully it is something I might be able to fix. If not will contact Vortex to see if they can do anything.
I only paid about $380 back in 2020. Do not want to spend to much more.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:12 PM (f0/sc)
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But it's going to be much more interesting half
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:12 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:12 PM (uRE6U)
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Trex has informed me that my stance is wobbly - numerous times. I am just perplexed as to how to fix it.
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
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20 Grateful, Have TRex video you. Seeing what you are doing helps.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:12 PM (uRE6U)
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Are you trying to get me shot??
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:12 PM (uRE6U)
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Are you trying to get me shot??
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Howdy, all!
Speaking of ammo sales, Ammunition Depot had a flash sale today of 300 rounds of Winchester Service Grade 115 grain 9mm for $64.49 - about 21 cents per round. It looks like the sale is over now, but I managed to jump on it before they sold out.
Speaking of ammo sales, Ammunition Depot had a flash sale today of 300 rounds of Winchester Service Grade 115 grain 9mm for $64.49 - about 21 cents per round. It looks like the sale is over now, but I managed to jump on it before they sold out.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 30, 2024 07:13 PM (RsxGp)
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Still playing with my black powder going to try and grain it. But either way I think can get away with a few blanks on July 4 here to try it.
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (fwDg9)
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Weasel, when the katana is done, may it be rented out for special occasions ?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (T9WMp)
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If I were actually there for last night’s hobby thread…
I hiked down a portion of the Caprock Canyon Trailway today. Finished right at 11 before things got insanely hot outside.
LOVED seeing “No firearms” on the info board for the beginning of it. Last I checked firearms are in fact permitted in TX state parks. I hope that’s just an old, out of date thing.
I hiked down a portion of the Caprock Canyon Trailway today. Finished right at 11 before things got insanely hot outside.
LOVED seeing “No firearms” on the info board for the beginning of it. Last I checked firearms are in fact permitted in TX state parks. I hope that’s just an old, out of date thing.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (8sMut)
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Red!!
Weasel, so you have a new handle for the sword, correct? Will it be Dave or someone else (perhaps yourself) that will do that job?
Weasel, so you have a new handle for the sword, correct? Will it be Dave or someone else (perhaps yourself) that will do that job?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (f0/sc)
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For reloaers - suscribe to Powder Valley. A couple of days ago they sent an e-mail for free hazmat (one day only) and they had large rifle primers in stock (limit 5,000).
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 30, 2024 07:16 PM (cOq4q)
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Evening, folken! I don't often get the chance to hit the Gun (and tobacco!) Thread. I've got several ranges in my area, and I'm off on the 3rd and 5th as well as the 4th, so I may go check them out. Plus there is a gun show on 7/20 and 7/21 about twelve miles from me.
It's been a long time since I fired a gun -- probably not since 2005, when I visited a friend in TX and we fired his handguns off on his property. Years ago I had a Ruger Single-Six and a Remington Nylon 66 rifle, both for casual plinking. But I sold 'em in '86 and haven't owned one since. It'll be neat to get reacquainted with 'em and find the right firearm for me.
It's been a long time since I fired a gun -- probably not since 2005, when I visited a friend in TX and we fired his handguns off on his property. Years ago I had a Ruger Single-Six and a Remington Nylon 66 rifle, both for casual plinking. But I sold 'em in '86 and haven't owned one since. It'll be neat to get reacquainted with 'em and find the right firearm for me.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 30, 2024 07:17 PM (omVj0)
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The katana is looking amazing, Weasel. This is one helluva journey. Glad we can see the steps.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (Wnv9h)
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Weasel will need a sashimomo for his tractor
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (fwDg9)
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26 Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (f0/sc)
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Nice cool day in the forecast. All excited to load up my chainsaw and tons of other gear to go work on our new pistol range.
Nearest airport got 4.13" of rain overnight.
The best laid plans of mice and Idiots often go astray!
Nearest airport got 4.13" of rain overnight.
The best laid plans of mice and Idiots often go astray!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:19 PM (HlyYF)
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Wolfus, you aren't that far from the TXMoMe. A great opportunity to try a large selection in good company.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (uRE6U)
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Grateful,
You may be over thinking it. Make sure are engaging your core and leaning into the direction you're shooting. Last time I shot with weasel, he caught me on my back foot. Drop your shoulders. Have a firm grip, but not a death grip.
Relax a little. You'll improve steadily with practice and attention. Maybe write down how you felt and what you were concentrating on and where your shots were on the target.
You may be over thinking it. Make sure are engaging your core and leaning into the direction you're shooting. Last time I shot with weasel, he caught me on my back foot. Drop your shoulders. Have a firm grip, but not a death grip.
Relax a little. You'll improve steadily with practice and attention. Maybe write down how you felt and what you were concentrating on and where your shots were on the target.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (cbHSi)
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The mounting (shirasaya) has to be custom made for the blade, and is a whole other guy.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (JwHpX)
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Weasel, when the katana is done, may it be rented out for special occasions ?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM
My understanding is that bluebell has already made significant reservations.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM
My understanding is that bluebell has already made significant reservations.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (ePTZ3)
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Gun threads still open threads?
Let's assume not...
So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Let's assume not...
So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (5p7BC)
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Weasel, when the katana is done, may it be rented out for special occasions ?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (T9WMp)
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Ha!
No.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM (T9WMp)
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Ha!
No.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:21 PM (JwHpX)
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g'early evenin', 'rons
g'early evenin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at June 30, 2024 07:22 PM (tljrc)
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Wolfus, you aren't that far from the TXMoMe. A great opportunity to try a large selection in good company.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024
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When is your next one? October?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024
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When is your next one? October?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM (omVj0)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM (f0/sc)
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So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
Not Weasel, but I recommend something along the lines of the traditional French fougasse.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
Not Weasel, but I recommend something along the lines of the traditional French fougasse.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM (ePTZ3)
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Scoobs!
As we discussed (after we made sure our sh*t was not wobbly (TM)), I’d start from the beginning instructions,do full tower travel on elevation and windage turrets to find midpoint, boresight, and go from there.
If that doesn’t work, Vortex Lifetime Guarantee!!
As we discussed (after we made sure our sh*t was not wobbly (TM)), I’d start from the beginning instructions,do full tower travel on elevation and windage turrets to find midpoint, boresight, and go from there.
If that doesn’t work, Vortex Lifetime Guarantee!!
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM (T9WMp)
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Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 07:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
Grateful, to see if your stance is a problem, try this. Take up your shooting stance (sans firearm, of course) and get as comfortable as you can. Have TRex get in front of you and with one arm, have him push against you at about shoulder level with slow, steady (but not too much) pressure. If you either 1) have to take a step back or 2) lose your balance, your stance needs work.
For your trigger finger, try loading your pistol w/ snap caps and concentrate on your front sight as you squeeze the trigger. Watch what happens when the trigger breaks and you hear the "click" of the hammer or striker dropping. If your front sights visibly move or wobble, that's an indicator your trigger squeeze needs work. I recommend doing this at home and not at the range. The muzzle blast and recoil make it difficult for you to diagnose this problem when using live ammo.
Grateful, to see if your stance is a problem, try this. Take up your shooting stance (sans firearm, of course) and get as comfortable as you can. Have TRex get in front of you and with one arm, have him push against you at about shoulder level with slow, steady (but not too much) pressure. If you either 1) have to take a step back or 2) lose your balance, your stance needs work.
For your trigger finger, try loading your pistol w/ snap caps and concentrate on your front sight as you squeeze the trigger. Watch what happens when the trigger breaks and you hear the "click" of the hammer or striker dropping. If your front sights visibly move or wobble, that's an indicator your trigger squeeze needs work. I recommend doing this at home and not at the range. The muzzle blast and recoil make it difficult for you to diagnose this problem when using live ammo.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM (yRXSd)
46
AltonJackson, hugs, darlin.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:24 PM (uRE6U)
47
I still have not been to the range. Over six months now without firing a shot. I need to remedy that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS)
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
I am in the same boat but not as delinquent.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 30, 2024 07:07 PM (cOq4q)
***
I still use my Strikeman during the slack times. It's kinda boring but with a bit of focus, it keeps up the basics.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS)
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
I am in the same boat but not as delinquent.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 30, 2024 07:07 PM (cOq4q)
***
I still use my Strikeman during the slack times. It's kinda boring but with a bit of focus, it keeps up the basics.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 30, 2024 07:24 PM (W/lyH)
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Wolfus, you aren't that far from the TXMoMe. A great opportunity to try a large selection in good company.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
^^^This. All of this.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
^^^This. All of this.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:24 PM (bJGD1)
Posted by: AltonJackson at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM (tljrc)
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41 When is your next one? October?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM
Correct, look at the left sidebar of the blog for more details / info.
Much fun and food will be had!!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM
Correct, look at the left sidebar of the blog for more details / info.
Much fun and food will be had!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM (f0/sc)
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Wolfus, dates are in the left side bar.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM (uRE6U)
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The same 'tards who hate us and hate our guns.
Will be the exact same 'tards that'll be hating on Weasel and his Weasel Blade.
Solution?
Disembowel them with that Katana.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Will be the exact same 'tards that'll be hating on Weasel and his Weasel Blade.
Solution?
Disembowel them with that Katana.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM (e6UQI)
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Good evening to our host Weasel and the Horde.
Love the katana polishing. Definitely an art, and the result will by definition a work of art.
I have inventoried and no require resupply of certain calibers forthwith. No range time this week, but next week is promising.
Love the katana polishing. Definitely an art, and the result will by definition a work of art.
I have inventoried and no require resupply of certain calibers forthwith. No range time this week, but next week is promising.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at June 30, 2024 07:26 PM (EmSBs)
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Disembowel them with that Katana.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM
ISWYDT.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM
ISWYDT.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:26 PM (bJGD1)
55
Weasel, with your having put up the katana spinning vid, are you planning on learning some katana techniques?
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:27 PM (xZpzx)
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Has any presidential candidate lately, told you that you were a fucking loser? God bless us.
Took the Benelli M2 out for a little cruise this weekend. Those fowl are looking mighty these days.
Took the Benelli M2 out for a little cruise this weekend. Those fowl are looking mighty these days.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 30, 2024 07:29 PM (2UBPP)
57
Weasel, I started to ask last week, do you anticipate adding yardage to your Weasel Acres All-Natural PineTree Tax Dodge Range?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:30 PM (T9WMp)
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Weasel, with your having put up the katana spinning vid, are you planning on learning some katana techniques?
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:27 PM (xZpzx)
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Ha!
Hahahahahaha!!!
Two things would likely result; I'd drop the blade and scratch or break it, and throw out a hip or something.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:27 PM (xZpzx)
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Ha!
Hahahahahaha!!!
Two things would likely result; I'd drop the blade and scratch or break it, and throw out a hip or something.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:30 PM (JwHpX)
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"Wolfus, you aren't that far from the TXMoMe. A great opportunity to try a large selection in good company.
Posted by: Ben Had"
THIS is something you really should do. Don't put it off. Just do it.
Posted by: Ben Had"
THIS is something you really should do. Don't put it off. Just do it.
Posted by: fd at June 30, 2024 07:31 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 30, 2024 07:31 PM (2UBPP)
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Good evening gub threaders and all the ships at sea!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:31 PM (cvZX6)
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Wolfus, you aren't that far from the TXMoMe. A great opportunity to try a large selection in good company.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (uRE6U)
+1 for that.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (uRE6U)
+1 for that.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM (PZo5T)
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Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:30 PM (T9WMp)
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No plans. I have done many lifetimes of shooting and kind of like the trees the way they are.
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No plans. I have done many lifetimes of shooting and kind of like the trees the way they are.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM (JwHpX)
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44 Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:23 PM
Red, will what I can at home. Have to hit the range to do bore site and other things.
But, I have also been looking at a possible replacement for both the rifle and scope. :-)
Looking at a Tikka T3 TACT A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor. And as much as I would love to get a Night Force scope I am looking at another Vortex. Maybe a Razor HD LHT with a FFP.
But I will not be buying anything until next year (unless Biden wins again) ;-)
Red, will what I can at home. Have to hit the range to do bore site and other things.
But, I have also been looking at a possible replacement for both the rifle and scope. :-)
Looking at a Tikka T3 TACT A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor. And as much as I would love to get a Night Force scope I am looking at another Vortex. Maybe a Razor HD LHT with a FFP.
But I will not be buying anything until next year (unless Biden wins again) ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:33 PM (f0/sc)
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Yay, Gun Thread!
Continued with the weekly range trips, with one miss for flu.
I try to have one or two things that are at the forefront of my mind to work on that week. This time one was predictive shooting, trying to get the second shot off at the right moment, while the pistol is still returning to zero, instead of waiting for it to get there, pausing to stabilize and firing. About the third range trip I've been playing with this, and I'm getting better, but still not as good as the old, slower way. There's a lot of gradual progress in these things, I guess.
The second one was simple and I feel stupid for not doing it before: when shooting with a red dot sight, look at where you want to shoot, not at the meandering dot. Forget gradual progress, that one tightened up my groups from the very first time I tried it. To my surprise, it also helped me do another thing I was trying to get better at, observing where the dot goes on the recoil, so I can work to make it straight up and down. Very unexpected. I should have known to do this all along, because I used to ride a motorcycle, and the rule is to always look where you want to go, never at the obstacle you're trying to avoid.
Continued with the weekly range trips, with one miss for flu.
I try to have one or two things that are at the forefront of my mind to work on that week. This time one was predictive shooting, trying to get the second shot off at the right moment, while the pistol is still returning to zero, instead of waiting for it to get there, pausing to stabilize and firing. About the third range trip I've been playing with this, and I'm getting better, but still not as good as the old, slower way. There's a lot of gradual progress in these things, I guess.
The second one was simple and I feel stupid for not doing it before: when shooting with a red dot sight, look at where you want to shoot, not at the meandering dot. Forget gradual progress, that one tightened up my groups from the very first time I tried it. To my surprise, it also helped me do another thing I was trying to get better at, observing where the dot goes on the recoil, so I can work to make it straight up and down. Very unexpected. I should have known to do this all along, because I used to ride a motorcycle, and the rule is to always look where you want to go, never at the obstacle you're trying to avoid.
Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 07:34 PM (hmKaK)
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32 26 Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (f0/sc)
Scoob, right now I’m carrying the SA35. I’m pretty sure I could fit a snake, maybe even a roadrunner if he won’t running the road, so to speak. Not likely to see either right now since I'm still at church.
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (f0/sc)
Scoob, right now I’m carrying the SA35. I’m pretty sure I could fit a snake, maybe even a roadrunner if he won’t running the road, so to speak. Not likely to see either right now since I'm still at church.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 07:34 PM (DQ6WD)
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Disembowel them with that Katana.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM
On the plus side, they'll appreciate puncture-ation and the semi-colon more.
Bet they won't have the guts to do THAT again!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:25 PM
On the plus side, they'll appreciate puncture-ation and the semi-colon more.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 07:35 PM (ePTZ3)
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Something gunny for this week: traveled to Florida on United Airlines. Traveled with firearms. This has usually resulted in speacial treatment - getting directed out of line straight to the "Additional services" counter.
Not this time. Get in line with the rest of the third world.
Up until this trip travelling with firearms made the experience better. Perhaps just circumstances, they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Last time I flew on United with firearms out of Dulles they had a supervisor come over and do a checklist and a third person countersigned and it was a whole thing. This time the supervisor came over and I was opening the case to show him the contents and he said "I don't need to look in there."
Interesting.
Not this time. Get in line with the rest of the third world.
Up until this trip travelling with firearms made the experience better. Perhaps just circumstances, they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Last time I flew on United with firearms out of Dulles they had a supervisor come over and do a checklist and a third person countersigned and it was a whole thing. This time the supervisor came over and I was opening the case to show him the contents and he said "I don't need to look in there."
Interesting.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:35 PM (cvZX6)
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right now I’m carrying the SA35. ... I'm still at church.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 07:34 PM
* St. JMB nods approvingly *
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 07:34 PM
* St. JMB nods approvingly *
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (ePTZ3)
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So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Just shout something, anything, in German.
Just shout something, anything, in German.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (/y8xj)
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No plans. I have done many lifetimes of shooting and kind of like the trees the way they are.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM
If you end up with a couple of extra trees, can you send me a few Loblolly Pines via email?
I have several spots on my farm where they would look really nice!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM
If you end up with a couple of extra trees, can you send me a few Loblolly Pines via email?
I have several spots on my farm where they would look really nice!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (HlyYF)
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Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:35 PM (cvZX6)
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I think it just depends on who you get, and maybe to a lesser extent the airline - I've had both extremes over the years.
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I think it just depends on who you get, and maybe to a lesser extent the airline - I've had both extremes over the years.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:38 PM (JwHpX)
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Thank you for the katana update, Weasel. That work is really cool. And I apologize for saying I could almost tell the kind of phone last week -this week shows he's using a digital camera, NOT a phone!
Also, could we interest him in one of those videos of a gun restoration? Maybe get him to restore a revolver?
Also, could we interest him in one of those videos of a gun restoration? Maybe get him to restore a revolver?
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 07:38 PM (AWrpC)
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Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (HlyYF)
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM (JwHpX)
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You read my mind.
I was going to suggest buying a different blade if you were.
Paul Chen makes some very nice ones. At least he was 20 years ago.
Was also going to suggest starting with a bokken. The wooden ones Tom Cruise got beat up with in Last Samurai.
No edge to shoot your eye out with, you see.
If I had that blade of yours I wouldn't be able to resist pulling it out for some Iaido kata once in a while. Sure wouldn't do any cutting with it though.
I was going to suggest buying a different blade if you were.
Paul Chen makes some very nice ones. At least he was 20 years ago.
Was also going to suggest starting with a bokken. The wooden ones Tom Cruise got beat up with in Last Samurai.
No edge to shoot your eye out with, you see.
If I had that blade of yours I wouldn't be able to resist pulling it out for some Iaido kata once in a while. Sure wouldn't do any cutting with it though.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM (xZpzx)
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Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 07:32 PM (PZo5T)
The Benelli M4 in its law enforcement/military configuration. Collapsing three position stock, seven shot tube magazine, equipped with an Aimpoint Comp M5 red dot sight. I saw one at the last gun show in Chantilly a couple of weeks ago for $2,899. First time I've seen one on a table for sale in over four years. If you can afford it, pick one up if you see one. You will not be disappointed.
The Benelli M4 in its law enforcement/military configuration. Collapsing three position stock, seven shot tube magazine, equipped with an Aimpoint Comp M5 red dot sight. I saw one at the last gun show in Chantilly a couple of weeks ago for $2,899. First time I've seen one on a table for sale in over four years. If you can afford it, pick one up if you see one. You will not be disappointed.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM (yRXSd)
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75 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (HlyYF)
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
Posted by: Weasel
Doesn't get more fundamental than that!
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
Posted by: Weasel
Doesn't get more fundamental than that!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:40 PM (hOUT3)
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69 Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:35 PM
When I flew to Dallas from Newark last year I did not have to open up the case at the counter like I did the first time I flew with firearms back in 2020.
They just checked the rest of my luggage, had someone escort me over to the TSA where I opened the case, they inspected, closed the case and took it from there.
Maybe they do not want to freak out the people in line.
When I flew to Dallas from Newark last year I did not have to open up the case at the counter like I did the first time I flew with firearms back in 2020.
They just checked the rest of my luggage, had someone escort me over to the TSA where I opened the case, they inspected, closed the case and took it from there.
Maybe they do not want to freak out the people in line.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:40 PM (f0/sc)
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71 So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Just shout something, anything, in German.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM
For Macron's supporters, shout: backpfeifengesicht
Just shout something, anything, in German.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM
For Macron's supporters, shout: backpfeifengesicht
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:40 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:41 PM (tT6L1)
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That Katana is coming along nicely, just gorgeous. I've dabbled in polishing, but it turns out I don't have the patience to get decent results. You need tons.
He's finally using a stone I have, a Koma nagura, supposed to be the finest of the 4 major types (in most cases). Bet his is much nicer than mine though.
He's finally using a stone I have, a Koma nagura, supposed to be the finest of the 4 major types (in most cases). Bet his is much nicer than mine though.
Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (hmKaK)
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Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM (xZpzx)
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After I get a shirasaya made, I'm going to start looking for some sort of display case for it on the fireplace mantle.
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After I get a shirasaya made, I'm going to start looking for some sort of display case for it on the fireplace mantle.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (JwHpX)
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I did not come to Florida to shoot, though. I came to organic tree farm. Seriously. I planted some trees and I cut some down. It was hot and sweaty and sandy and tiring and I really enjoyed it.
Rethinking my tractor situation. Used a quad for getting about on the property it was quite useful. We aren't going to be planting any row crops any time soon so maybe the tractor is not what I need - I might just need a skid steer with loader.
And I surveyed (not officially with a transit and theodolite and whatnot) the area for the range. I think I am just going to hire a forestry mulcher and have him knock down the area. A skid steer would be useful for stacking railroad ties and dumping sand.
Rethinking my tractor situation. Used a quad for getting about on the property it was quite useful. We aren't going to be planting any row crops any time soon so maybe the tractor is not what I need - I might just need a skid steer with loader.
And I surveyed (not officially with a transit and theodolite and whatnot) the area for the range. I think I am just going to hire a forestry mulcher and have him knock down the area. A skid steer would be useful for stacking railroad ties and dumping sand.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (cvZX6)
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Much as I'd love to handle a Katana, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to resist swinging it around and suddenly finding I've removed an appendage, whether one of my own or someone who had the misfortune to be in the area while I was doing my best Kill Bill.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:43 PM (tT6L1)
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Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (hmKaK)
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If I understand correctly, the final series of stones are tiny little flakes held under the polishers thumb.
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If I understand correctly, the final series of stones are tiny little flakes held under the polishers thumb.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:45 PM (JwHpX)
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Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (cvZX6)
Never underestimate the utility of a real 4WD tractor with a front end loader and three point hitch!
Never underestimate the utility of a real 4WD tractor with a front end loader and three point hitch!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (hOUT3)
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Thank you Ed L. I'm saving my pennies.... maybe I'll get one under the tree at Christmas 🤗
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (PZo5T)
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Posted by: Oddbob at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (/y8xj)
You do know that the French military are replacing their home-grown FA-MAS bullpup rifles in favor of the German designed HK 416A5, right? And the French GIGN anti-terror squad are long time users of the HK MP5. Probably since the unit was formed in the late 1970s or early 1980s.
You do know that the French military are replacing their home-grown FA-MAS bullpup rifles in favor of the German designed HK 416A5, right? And the French GIGN anti-terror squad are long time users of the HK MP5. Probably since the unit was formed in the late 1970s or early 1980s.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (yRXSd)
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Gub! Howdy, all.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (mH6SG)
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It would interesting to know if many Morons have swords in their collections. Among the Revolution, CW I, WW I and WW2, there are certainly some hanging around.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM (T9WMp)
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Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:43 PM (tT6L1)
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The rule as I understand it is never to touch the blade and wear cotton gloves when applying choji oil.
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The rule as I understand it is never to touch the blade and wear cotton gloves when applying choji oil.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM (JwHpX)
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Now for the range report, I know you're all shocked at this.
First range report: Yesterday was a small club two gun, Since I always look for an excuse to run the Garand, naturally, it was my rifle of choice to go with my 1911.
I was a bit put out yesterday, though. Normally, in a match, running the Garand, I'll come in middle of the pack, because I make up time with the pistol Not yesterday, however, But, I had fun and wasn't last.
First range report: Yesterday was a small club two gun, Since I always look for an excuse to run the Garand, naturally, it was my rifle of choice to go with my 1911.
I was a bit put out yesterday, though. Normally, in a match, running the Garand, I'll come in middle of the pack, because I make up time with the pistol Not yesterday, however, But, I had fun and wasn't last.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:49 PM (tT6L1)
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...After I get a shirasaya made, I'm going to start looking for some sort of display case for it on the fireplace mantle. Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:42 PM (JwHpX)
Install a 220vac outlet behind the display case. Wire the blade up "hot".
Grabby hands will be in for a sharp jolt!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Install a 220vac outlet behind the display case. Wire the blade up "hot".
Grabby hands will be in for a sharp jolt!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 07:49 PM (e6UQI)
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and wear cotton gloves when applying choji oil.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
Kinky...
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
Kinky...
Posted by: Hedley Lamar at June 30, 2024 07:49 PM (Wnv9h)
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lin=dun, when do you leave for Ohio?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 30, 2024 07:49 PM (uRE6U)
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Never underestimate the utility of a real 4WD tractor with a front end loader and three point hitch!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (hOUT3)
True true but sooo spendy. No wonder farmers are always going broke.
Also, came to this realization about farmers - in addition to producing food, they have to be mechanics, carpenters, veterinarians, plumbers, engineers....
If you watch Clarkson's Farm you will see him try to perform all of those. Lucky for him he's one of the richest men in England, he can afford to farm....
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (hOUT3)
True true but sooo spendy. No wonder farmers are always going broke.
Also, came to this realization about farmers - in addition to producing food, they have to be mechanics, carpenters, veterinarians, plumbers, engineers....
If you watch Clarkson's Farm you will see him try to perform all of those. Lucky for him he's one of the richest men in England, he can afford to farm....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:50 PM (cvZX6)
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75 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:37 PM (HlyYF)
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM
Dang nice offer! I have a couple of marshy spots they would love, but we get too darn cold in the winter for Loblollys.
Kansas Forest Service has started selling Ponderosa Pines, so I will have to settle for that option.
If I plant enough, can you figure out how to bring me a $100,000 tax rebate check from Uncle Sam?
(I promise I will spend a lot of it on EDC upgrades, optics, and ammo!)
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Happy to bring you a pine cone if you're in TX this year!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:39 PM
Dang nice offer! I have a couple of marshy spots they would love, but we get too darn cold in the winter for Loblollys.
Kansas Forest Service has started selling Ponderosa Pines, so I will have to settle for that option.
If I plant enough, can you figure out how to bring me a $100,000 tax rebate check from Uncle Sam?
(I promise I will spend a lot of it on EDC upgrades, optics, and ammo!)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:50 PM (HlyYF)
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I think as for practice, a wood stick is used.
I like Samurai movies
I like Samurai movies
Posted by: Skip at June 30, 2024 07:50 PM (fwDg9)
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It would interesting to know if many Morons have swords in their collections. Among the Revolution, CW I, WW I and WW2, there are certainly some hanging around.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
Just a spiffy dress saber on my mom's wall. And my M7 and KaBar. Because reasons.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
Just a spiffy dress saber on my mom's wall. And my M7 and KaBar. Because reasons.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)
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101!
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Nailed it.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (Wnv9h)
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If you watch Clarkson's Farm you will see him try to perform all of those. Lucky for him he's one of the richest men in England, he can afford to farm....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:50 PM (cvZX6)
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I really like that show because it's doing a great job of highlighting what farmers have to deal with. I've checked a couple of farming videos and they seem to appreciate what Jeremy has done to raise the profile of farming.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:50 PM (cvZX6)
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I really like that show because it's doing a great job of highlighting what farmers have to deal with. I've checked a couple of farming videos and they seem to appreciate what Jeremy has done to raise the profile of farming.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (tT6L1)
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Just a spiffy dress saber on my mom's wall....
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)
Me too!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)
Me too!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (cvZX6)
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Oh, picked up a new scope for the 10-22.
Same one I bought for the widow when she got hers. Fell in love with it on hers.
Crossfire II. $150
The ancient, skinny Tassco 4-8 power is going bye-bye.
Same one I bought for the widow when she got hers. Fell in love with it on hers.
Crossfire II. $150
The ancient, skinny Tassco 4-8 power is going bye-bye.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:53 PM (xZpzx)
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A few weeks ago someone asked for about bullet moulds for casting your own .38 hollow base wadcutters.
MP Molds makes such a mold, in a couple of variations.
https://t.ly/kI2G4
I bought one, and it arrived from Slovenia (south of Austria, east of Italy, I had to look it up) only 3 days after I ordered it online. Quality appears to be excellent, and I'm planning on buying more from them.
MP Molds makes such a mold, in a couple of variations.
https://t.ly/kI2G4
I bought one, and it arrived from Slovenia (south of Austria, east of Italy, I had to look it up) only 3 days after I ordered it online. Quality appears to be excellent, and I'm planning on buying more from them.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 30, 2024 07:53 PM (6if7h)
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Hello to Weasel and the horde. Thanks for this evening's contribution. The bad new is no firearms related activities of late. Even stopped buying ammo as I ran out of places to put it. Good news is I am getting a lot of work done at church instead. Last week was weed whacking and fixing sprinklers. This week security work on the side door. Maybe there's someplace at church to store ammo. Naw, probably not.
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (E4HIL)
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RMBS, did Hudson High allow you to sharpen the sabres?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (T9WMp)
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I really like that show because it's doing a great job of highlighting what farmers have to deal with. I've checked a couple of farming videos and they seem to appreciate what Jeremy has done to raise the profile of farming.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (tT6L1)
Some of that is because he is in the UK and some of it is for drama - but, yes, it shows farmers have a lot to deal with.
Imagine the reaction to shooting hogs on your own property in the UK!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (tT6L1)
Some of that is because he is in the UK and some of it is for drama - but, yes, it shows farmers have a lot to deal with.
Imagine the reaction to shooting hogs on your own property in the UK!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (cvZX6)
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Even stopped buying ammo as I ran out of places to put it....
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (E4HIL)
That's commitment!
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (E4HIL)
That's commitment!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (cvZX6)
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86 If I understand correctly, the final series of stones are tiny little flakes held under the polishers thumb.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:45 PM (JwHpX)
Right, finger stones. Thin slabs shattered into little pieces. Possibly glued to a piece of paper. Probably the stones are Uchigomori, a type of Japanese natural stone used in final polishing, known for bringing out an extraordinary deep luster. That will be amazing to see.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:45 PM (JwHpX)
Right, finger stones. Thin slabs shattered into little pieces. Possibly glued to a piece of paper. Probably the stones are Uchigomori, a type of Japanese natural stone used in final polishing, known for bringing out an extraordinary deep luster. That will be amazing to see.
Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (hmKaK)
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blaster,
I have a great rental place with JD tractors, skidsteers, small excavators, etc. where I now have an excellent working relationship.
I don't use any single piece of equipment enough to justify the expense at our property. However, having all of that different equipment available is VERY handy.
I have a great rental place with JD tractors, skidsteers, small excavators, etc. where I now have an excellent working relationship.
I don't use any single piece of equipment enough to justify the expense at our property. However, having all of that different equipment available is VERY handy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (HlyYF)
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Just a spiffy dress saber on my mom's wall....
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)
Me too!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM
*Hudson Valley School for Wayward Youth fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)
Me too!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM
*Hudson Valley School for Wayward Youth fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:57 PM (Wnv9h)
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Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (hmKaK)
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If you haven't already, check out some of Dave's other work on lis website linked above. Amazing
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If you haven't already, check out some of Dave's other work on lis website linked above. Amazing
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:58 PM (JwHpX)
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Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 07:46 PM (PZo5T)
Lin-duh, I recommend that you save your pennies and buy the real deal law enforcement/military model rather than try to convert a neutered five shot civilian mode with a fixed stock to the seven shot military model with the collapsing stock. First, you'll spend a lot more $$ trying to source the parts than you would just buying the thing. Second, the parts you'll really need (the seven shot tube, magazine spring, collapsible stock) are notoriously difficult to obtain. In particular, the collapsible stock and the rod it's mounted on have become unobtainium in recent years. Prices on the stock alone have increased to over $1,000. Such is the allure of a Benelli M4 in its USMC configuration.
Lin-duh, I recommend that you save your pennies and buy the real deal law enforcement/military model rather than try to convert a neutered five shot civilian mode with a fixed stock to the seven shot military model with the collapsing stock. First, you'll spend a lot more $$ trying to source the parts than you would just buying the thing. Second, the parts you'll really need (the seven shot tube, magazine spring, collapsible stock) are notoriously difficult to obtain. In particular, the collapsible stock and the rod it's mounted on have become unobtainium in recent years. Prices on the stock alone have increased to over $1,000. Such is the allure of a Benelli M4 in its USMC configuration.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 07:59 PM (yRXSd)
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RMBS, did Hudson High allow you to sharpen the sabres?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM
Hah! You funny, GI.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM
Hah! You funny, GI.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 07:59 PM (Wnv9h)
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If you haven't already, check out some of Dave's other work on lis website linked above. Amazing
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:58 PM
I did. That's artwork.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:58 PM
I did. That's artwork.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM (Wnv9h)
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Happy last day of Pride Month!
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM (2xB3Z)
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Range report two: Madness edition. So, now that I think I've got my 178 grain load for the 30.06 dialed in, I'm doing load development work on a 208 grain round.
Yeah, I've gotten to the point I put some rounds downrange and shoot just over a 1 MOA group, I think "buckshot."
I know I can push the 178 grain bullet to 2,800 fps and shoot around 1/2 MOA. Whereas I think max load for the 208 grain bullet is about 2,650. but, I don't know if I can match the groups I get with the 178.
We shall see. All in the interests of science, of course.
Yeah, I've gotten to the point I put some rounds downrange and shoot just over a 1 MOA group, I think "buckshot."
I know I can push the 178 grain bullet to 2,800 fps and shoot around 1/2 MOA. Whereas I think max load for the 208 grain bullet is about 2,650. but, I don't know if I can match the groups I get with the 178.
We shall see. All in the interests of science, of course.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:01 PM (tT6L1)
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I don't use any single piece of equipment enough to justify the expense at our property. However, having all of that different equipment available is VERY handy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (HlyYF)
I need to investigate that option.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 07:56 PM (HlyYF)
I need to investigate that option.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:02 PM (cvZX6)
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I did. That's artwork.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM (Wnv9h)
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Agreed. Until I started down this little road I really knew nothing about blades and polishing and would have never imagined such results were possible.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM (Wnv9h)
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Agreed. Until I started down this little road I really knew nothing about blades and polishing and would have never imagined such results were possible.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:02 PM (JwHpX)
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Happy last day of Pride Month!
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM
what is July? Sloth Month or Gluttony Month?
I'm prepared, either way
Happy last day of Pride Month!
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at June 30, 2024 08:00 PM
what is July? Sloth Month or Gluttony Month?
I'm prepared, either way
Posted by: AltonJackson at June 30, 2024 08:03 PM (tljrc)
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Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 07:52 PM (cvZX6)
Got my old Mameluke sword in its case in the closet. Maybe one day I'll make up a display with some of my other Jarhead memorabilia.
Got my old Mameluke sword in its case in the closet. Maybe one day I'll make up a display with some of my other Jarhead memorabilia.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 30, 2024 08:04 PM (RsxGp)
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Same one I bought for the widow when she got hers. Fell in love with it on hers.
Crossfire II. $150
The ancient, skinny Tassco 4-8 power is going bye-bye.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:53 PM
I just got that scope too!
For Bass Pro/Cabelas regulars, my email had a 15% off coupon on select Vortex optics. I think mine was still good through tonight. If anybody else has an eye on some good glass, might be worth checking to see if you have that coupon available.
You might just try using VORTEX15 in the coupon code at checkout and see if that works?
Crossfire II. $150
The ancient, skinny Tassco 4-8 power is going bye-bye.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 07:53 PM
I just got that scope too!
For Bass Pro/Cabelas regulars, my email had a 15% off coupon on select Vortex optics. I think mine was still good through tonight. If anybody else has an eye on some good glass, might be worth checking to see if you have that coupon available.
You might just try using VORTEX15 in the coupon code at checkout and see if that works?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 30, 2024 08:04 PM (HlyYF)
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Good range time this week. More clustering. Fewer and fewer are outliers. Getting more consistent but still work to do. Getting more intuitive. Scoring the hits helps reward the good and punish those that fall short. Slow and steady has been the right move.
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:05 PM (IQ6Gq)
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114 If you haven't already, check out some of Dave's other work on lis website linked above. Amazing
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:58 PM (JwHpX)
The pictures look great, but I think it's really hard to convey more than a little of the impression in a picture. There's a sort of 3D depth to the luster that just can't come through that way. You have to hold it up and move it around in the light to get the full picture.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 07:58 PM (JwHpX)
The pictures look great, but I think it's really hard to convey more than a little of the impression in a picture. There's a sort of 3D depth to the luster that just can't come through that way. You have to hold it up and move it around in the light to get the full picture.
Posted by: Splunge at June 30, 2024 08:06 PM (hmKaK)
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Ok folks, calling it a night.
Weasel, loving the katana updates. Your blade is looking amazing. Cannot wait to see the finished product.
Have a good night all!!! Till next Sunday!!
Weasel, loving the katana updates. Your blade is looking amazing. Cannot wait to see the finished product.
Have a good night all!!! Till next Sunday!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 08:06 PM (f0/sc)
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Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the end-o of June-o? July is only a day away!
Never knew anybody who was so perpetually astonished that another week has gone by.
😀
Something something significance of the passage of time… I guess.
Never knew anybody who was so perpetually astonished that another week has gone by.
😀
Something something significance of the passage of time… I guess.
Posted by: mindful webworker's a sum of a gum at June 30, 2024 08:07 PM (IvOTC)
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Blaster - don't forget to build the helipad. You'll need somewhere to land the Sikorsky.
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Thanks Nurse and Ed L. I will take your suggestions and work on them. I know precisely what I am doing wrong with the trigger finger, and need to work the muscle memory to correct it consistently.
Stance is another story....to be continued.
Stance is another story....to be continued.
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I'm kinda hoping for Gluttony Month.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (JwHpX)
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Have a good night all!!! Till next Sunday!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 08:06 PM
Peace, out, Scoob.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 08:06 PM
Peace, out, Scoob.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (bJGD1)
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It would interesting to know if many Morons have swords in their collections. Among the Revolution, CW I, WW I and WW2, there are certainly some hanging around.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
I had a US Navy cutlass from 1860 that I picked up years ago when we were doing Civil War reenacting. I donated it to the VFW for our display case.
Me, I have Buck knife and an M7 for my AR. Just in case, ya know.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
I had a US Navy cutlass from 1860 that I picked up years ago when we were doing Civil War reenacting. I donated it to the VFW for our display case.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (QNSds)
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Food Thread comment count is currently at 286.
We let Weasel down last week. Rumint is that last Monday's 0700 hrs Zoom call at Casa del Weasel with Ace was even less fun than staff meetings at the White House the morning after the debate.
Let's not let Weasel down again.
Comment early; comment often.
We let Weasel down last week. Rumint is that last Monday's 0700 hrs Zoom call at Casa del Weasel with Ace was even less fun than staff meetings at the White House the morning after the debate.
Let's not let Weasel down again.
Comment early; comment often.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (ePTZ3)
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131 I'm kinda hoping for Gluttony Month.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
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The food thread was the one before the gub thread.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
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The food thread was the one before the gub thread.
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:11 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:05 PM (IQ6Gq)
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BINGO! You two keep up the excellent work.
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BINGO! You two keep up the excellent work.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:11 PM (JwHpX)
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Funny flinch on my part yesterday: I had brass from the 1911 bounce off a barricade and get trapped between my hand and barricade post. People saw me move my hand and wondered what was up. Brass was a bit warm but could have been worse.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:11 PM (tT6L1)
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Something something significance of the passage of time… I guess.
Posted by: mindful webworker's a sum of a gum at June 30, 2024 08:07 PM
Cut. Jib. Newsletter?
Posted by: mindful webworker's a sum of a gum at June 30, 2024 08:07 PM
Cut. Jib. Newsletter?
Posted by: Kamala "Comma-la" Harris at June 30, 2024 08:12 PM (ePTZ3)
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129 Blaster - don't forget to build the helipad. You'll need somewhere to land the Sikorsky.
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
I don't think Sikorsky makes gunships.
Well, they make Blackhawks and you can arm those....
Thinking, thinking....
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
I don't think Sikorsky makes gunships.
Well, they make Blackhawks and you can arm those....
Thinking, thinking....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:12 PM (cvZX6)
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Sometime back I got to a thread after it was done.
Someone, I can't remember who, was asking about what was a good hunting bullet that was also accurate.
If you're around, for what it's worth coming from me, the factory load Winchester Ballistic Silvertip Supreme hold right at 1 MOA in my 7 mag. And that's with me doing the squeezing. Reloads should tighten that up even more.
Downrange "effect" also quite satisfactory.
Someone, I can't remember who, was asking about what was a good hunting bullet that was also accurate.
If you're around, for what it's worth coming from me, the factory load Winchester Ballistic Silvertip Supreme hold right at 1 MOA in my 7 mag. And that's with me doing the squeezing. Reloads should tighten that up even more.
Downrange "effect" also quite satisfactory.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 08:12 PM (xZpzx)
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Later Scuba. Hope to see you in TX this year.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:12 PM (tT6L1)
143
I had a US Navy cutlass from 1860 that I picked up years ago when we were doing Civil War reenacting. I donated it to the VFW for our display case.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (QNSds)
Must be hard to do now that nobody can be a Confederate.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (QNSds)
Must be hard to do now that nobody can be a Confederate.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (cvZX6)
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"In Japan, most polishers my age have long since stopped doing full time polishing. Once they get their official license to polish swords, they will bring on several apprentices and the apprentices will actually do most of the grunt work with the polisher acting more as a supervisor."
Atelier systems are still very much a thing in quite a few Japanese industries. Up until the last 5-10 years, manga was generally published this way; when you read a manga by a particular artist, (e.g. Yuu Watase) the named artist was generally only responsible for the storyboarding, pencil work and writing (unless there was a.separately named author). The rest of the work (inking, pencilwork erasure, cleanup, screentone application, etc) was done by unnamed assistants/intern mangaka hopefuls.
I'm using the past tense because most manga isn't made this way any more, thanks to Clip Studio Paint. The big publishers seemed to come to the conclusion that even though they wouldn't be able to churn out massive tankobans with 18-page chapters each week with only a single artist digitally doing the work of 10 people, they would save much more money all around.
Atelier systems are still very much a thing in quite a few Japanese industries. Up until the last 5-10 years, manga was generally published this way; when you read a manga by a particular artist, (e.g. Yuu Watase) the named artist was generally only responsible for the storyboarding, pencil work and writing (unless there was a.separately named author). The rest of the work (inking, pencilwork erasure, cleanup, screentone application, etc) was done by unnamed assistants/intern mangaka hopefuls.
I'm using the past tense because most manga isn't made this way any more, thanks to Clip Studio Paint. The big publishers seemed to come to the conclusion that even though they wouldn't be able to churn out massive tankobans with 18-page chapters each week with only a single artist digitally doing the work of 10 people, they would save much more money all around.
Posted by: Saber Alter at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (G/gy4)
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Comment early; comment often.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (ePTZ3)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (ePTZ3)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
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Ed L,
If I can find one when I have the funds, that is the issue. Of course, if one is available then I might could hock one of my kids....
If I can find one when I have the funds, that is the issue. Of course, if one is available then I might could hock one of my kids....
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (PZo5T)
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Went to the range twice this weeeknd. Once for me, once to help out a coworker who has decided he enjoys shooting.
Yes, he's voting for PDT.
My session was a bit frustrating as I was center left about a third of the time. Not low. MAE and LazyMessenger suggested I had too much of my trigger finger on the trigger and was gently pushing left.
I will have to work on it.
Yes, he's voting for PDT.
My session was a bit frustrating as I was center left about a third of the time. Not low. MAE and LazyMessenger suggested I had too much of my trigger finger on the trigger and was gently pushing left.
I will have to work on it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (4piHn)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
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Nope, kick them when they're down, I say!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
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Nope, kick them when they're down, I say!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (tT6L1)
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I'm kinda hoping for Gluttony Month.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
I'm very well acquainted
With all the deadly Sins
I keep a busy schedule
Trying to work them in
Mr. Bad Example - Warren Zevon
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
I'm very well acquainted
With all the deadly Sins
I keep a busy schedule
Trying to work them in
Mr. Bad Example - Warren Zevon
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (6if7h)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
Really? At the end of Pride month?
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
Really? At the end of Pride month?
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:15 PM (cvZX6)
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If I can find one when I have the funds, that is the issue. Of course, if one is available then I might could hock one of my kids....
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (PZo5T)
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Have you considered the slave labor option? That way someone else pays for the upkeep and you can get them back after the contract is up. Funny thing, I think a lot of those contracts end about the time the kid turns 18 and can be asked to live elsewhere.....
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 08:14 PM (PZo5T)
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Have you considered the slave labor option? That way someone else pays for the upkeep and you can get them back after the contract is up. Funny thing, I think a lot of those contracts end about the time the kid turns 18 and can be asked to live elsewhere.....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:17 PM (tT6L1)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
You mean everybody wouldn't rather shoot than eat?
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM (JwHpX)
You mean everybody wouldn't rather shoot than eat?
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 30, 2024 08:17 PM (6if7h)
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The foodies need to win once in a while to avoid becoming demoralized.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM
The Washington Generals only won 3 games. They lost 99.96% of the time. Never seemed to hurt their morale.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM
The Washington Generals only won 3 games. They lost 99.96% of the time. Never seemed to hurt their morale.
Posted by: Kamala at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (ePTZ3)
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I don't have much this week, though I'm still looking for advice on the .22 TCM I accidentally picked up when I got my .22 revolver.
It's been a long day. But I will read everything here before the night's out. I hope all of y'all are taking care of yourselves.
It's been a long day. But I will read everything here before the night's out. I hope all of y'all are taking care of yourselves.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (AWrpC)
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I think a lot of those contracts end about the time the kid turns 18 and can be asked to live elsewhere.....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:17 PM (tT6L1)
We should be so lucky.
Our range is hiring - I suggested to the 23 year old living in our basement that he get a job there - discounts would be nice!
But having a job means having to work....
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:17 PM (tT6L1)
We should be so lucky.
Our range is hiring - I suggested to the 23 year old living in our basement that he get a job there - discounts would be nice!
But having a job means having to work....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (cvZX6)
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- So Pillage, the widow and I aren't the only two in the sunflower state with em.
Looking forward to getting mine mounted. May have to get a new case though. I'm thinking the new setup won't fit in the current one.
Looking forward to getting mine mounted. May have to get a new case though. I'm thinking the new setup won't fit in the current one.
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (xZpzx)
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My father had a ceremonial sword from when he was in the Navy, so I guess it dates from the 1940s. I reckon it is a cutlass. There is a rectangular shaped location for a name but was never engraved. There is a scabbard, a cloth bag, and a leather case.
I had it on display for about ten years, but recently passed it to a nephew who I knew is interested in that sort of thing as I am in the midst of radical downsizing.
I had it on display for about ten years, but recently passed it to a nephew who I knew is interested in that sort of thing as I am in the midst of radical downsizing.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:20 PM (dg+HA)
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Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
If your handgun has the real estate on top of the slide to do this, try the dime drill at home. Take up a good shooting stance after chambering a snap cap. Have TRex place a quarter on top of the slide. Try to squeeze the trigger without knocking the quarter off with your finger movements. If you're successful, substitute a nickel for the quarter and repeat. Try to progress from the nickel to the penny and finally, the dime.
If your handgun has the real estate on top of the slide to do this, try the dime drill at home. Take up a good shooting stance after chambering a snap cap. Have TRex place a quarter on top of the slide. Try to squeeze the trigger without knocking the quarter off with your finger movements. If you're successful, substitute a nickel for the quarter and repeat. Try to progress from the nickel to the penny and finally, the dime.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:20 PM (yRXSd)
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In honor of the progress of the WeaselKatana, I'll just leave this here.
https://youtu.be/T7wTvnX_ke4?si=I_g2Gu2nLWHEosaG
https://youtu.be/T7wTvnX_ke4?si=I_g2Gu2nLWHEosaG
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 08:20 PM (bJGD1)
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154 I don't have much this week, though I'm still looking for advice on the .22 TCM I accidentally picked up when I got my .22 revolver.
It's been a long day. But I will read everything here before the night's out. I hope all of y'all are taking care of yourselves.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (AWrpC)
Currently only Rock Island Armory catalogs firearms chambered in 22TCM: a 1911 style semi-auto pistol (also available with optional additional 9mm barrel and recoil spring), and a bolt-action rifle (which reportedly can use the same magazines as the pistols)
It's been a long day. But I will read everything here before the night's out. I hope all of y'all are taking care of yourselves.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (AWrpC)
Currently only Rock Island Armory catalogs firearms chambered in 22TCM: a 1911 style semi-auto pistol (also available with optional additional 9mm barrel and recoil spring), and a bolt-action rifle (which reportedly can use the same magazines as the pistols)
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:21 PM (cvZX6)
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I had a US Navy cutlass from 1860 that I picked up years ago when we were doing Civil War reenacting. I donated it to the VFW for our display case.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (QNSds)
Must be hard to do now that nobody can be a Confederate.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM
Well I am in Texas so that wouldn't be a problem. The issue with Civil War and American Revolution reenacting is most of us have aged out of the hobby and there is not enough new blood to take over.
Any period of military reenacting is expensive and most people either don't have the extra money or the inclination to give up a significant portion of their free time for the hobby.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:10 PM (QNSds)
Must be hard to do now that nobody can be a Confederate.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:13 PM
Well I am in Texas so that wouldn't be a problem. The issue with Civil War and American Revolution reenacting is most of us have aged out of the hobby and there is not enough new blood to take over.
Any period of military reenacting is expensive and most people either don't have the extra money or the inclination to give up a significant portion of their free time for the hobby.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (QNSds)
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147/
Nurse, you and TRex can start a club. His shots totally favor center left....
Good work on finding a reasonable co-worker in your area of the world....
Nurse, you and TRex can start a club. His shots totally favor center left....
Good work on finding a reasonable co-worker in your area of the world....
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (IQ6Gq)
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We should be so lucky.
Our range is hiring - I suggested to the 23 year old living in our basement that he get a job there - discounts would be nice!
But having a job means having to work....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (cvZX6)
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Hmm, have you considered moving and not leaving a forwarding address?
Our range is hiring - I suggested to the 23 year old living in our basement that he get a job there - discounts would be nice!
But having a job means having to work....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (cvZX6)
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Hmm, have you considered moving and not leaving a forwarding address?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (tT6L1)
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Back after watching .357 recovery video. Ouch!
Weasel, your spotting abilities were sorely missed. But I think I’ve figured out something - the traces that showed a bullet above the target, then disappearing, probably meant short rounds that were impacting in front.
Sound reasonable?
Weasel, your spotting abilities were sorely missed. But I think I’ve figured out something - the traces that showed a bullet above the target, then disappearing, probably meant short rounds that were impacting in front.
Sound reasonable?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (T9WMp)
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Hmm, have you considered moving and not leaving a forwarding address?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (tT6L1)
This is actually my plan.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (tT6L1)
This is actually my plan.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:23 PM (cvZX6)
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The TCM Rock Standard MS HC is constructed in 4140 Ordnance steel and refined by our carefully managed hand fitting process. It's built to drive the factory original Rock Island 22 TCM cartridge at over 1850fps and features a 4.25" barrel with penetrating impact and unprecedented light recoil. Add a double stack mag well with 17-round capacity and the TCM MS Rock Standard earns respect for delivering a constant high velocity payload. [/i\
GWB I've solved your problem.
GWB I've solved your problem.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:24 PM (cvZX6)
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Just in from a long car trip and recovering so few comments from me tonight.
However, generally speaking guns that have experienced high temperatures are not something you would want to shoot in the future.
If you have firearms in a firesafe and there is a fire, remove them from the safe asap when safe. The drywall components release hot steam when heated which accelerates rust along with the water they spray to put out the fire.
Intense dark bluish finish on a firearm recovered from a fire is no longer safe to shoot. Basically heat enough to char wood or melt plastic will affect the firearm adversely even in a safe.
However, generally speaking guns that have experienced high temperatures are not something you would want to shoot in the future.
If you have firearms in a firesafe and there is a fire, remove them from the safe asap when safe. The drywall components release hot steam when heated which accelerates rust along with the water they spray to put out the fire.
Intense dark bluish finish on a firearm recovered from a fire is no longer safe to shoot. Basically heat enough to char wood or melt plastic will affect the firearm adversely even in a safe.
Posted by: whig at June 30, 2024 08:25 PM (/0X3E)
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Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (T9WMp)
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Yep. You lose the bullet trace just before impact. Plus, the bullet (esp .30
is coming down at a significant angle.
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Yep. You lose the bullet trace just before impact. Plus, the bullet (esp .30
is coming down at a significant angle.Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:26 PM (JwHpX)
Posted by: mindful webworker's electric smile at June 30, 2024 08:26 PM (IvOTC)
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It pains me to tell this story....
My great great grandfather fought and died for the Union in WWII. His sword remains in the family....however, one of my very lib cousins decided on her own to take the sword and engrave it with her son's name and give it to him. Every time I think about it I get sick...
My great great grandfather fought and died for the Union in WWII. His sword remains in the family....however, one of my very lib cousins decided on her own to take the sword and engrave it with her son's name and give it to him. Every time I think about it I get sick...
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:28 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:22 PM (QNSds)
Same here. I did CW and WWII reenacting for years and still have the gear, but an old gray-haired arthritic infantryman is not very authentic.
Same here. I did CW and WWII reenacting for years and still have the gear, but an old gray-haired arthritic infantryman is not very authentic.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 30, 2024 08:29 PM (RsxGp)
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Yep. You lose the bullet trace just before impact. Plus, the bullet (esp .30 is coming down at a significant angle.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:26 PM
Yeah, I thought that might be the case. This was at 850+ with slow moving 175s.
Learning something new all the time.
is coming down at a significant angle.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:26 PM
Yeah, I thought that might be the case. This was at 850+ with slow moving 175s.
Learning something new all the time.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:31 PM (T9WMp)
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- That is sad, Grateful.
Libs, is there nothing they can't ruin?
Libs, is there nothing they can't ruin?
Posted by: TeeJ at June 30, 2024 08:32 PM (xZpzx)
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@grateful, did anyone tell your lib cousin she'd destroyed the value of the sword?
And, that's setting aside the fact it was a family heirloom and not something for her to do with as she pleased.
And, that's setting aside the fact it was a family heirloom and not something for her to do with as she pleased.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 08:33 PM (tT6L1)
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Hullo morons, don't mind the barking. The dogs are in their kennels for once during the gun thread.
I have been doing my range trips, mostly testing 147 gr JHP from Magtech (all good so far) and 230 grn JHP from S&B (very unreliable out of anything but a Glock).
I had a breakage last week. My PSA Dagger which has a little over 35k rounds through had a part of the frame break when I was swapping PSA slides. Now, this is a gun that cost me under $300 and it's a gun I've carried, shot IDPA with and put a lot of rounds through. And I've had more expensive guns break as well (Looking at you CZ 97. Again.) but it is disappointing.
It's worth the thinking: for $600 I can get TWO full PSA Daggers or one Glock 19 (sales and etc effecting final price). Is it worth the extra money to have a gun that isn't likely to break? I'd say yes, but I have to admit, I have several Daggers because they are so cheap (and because they work. Mostly). So while I'm waiting for warranty support to fix the issue, I have another gun assembled and ready.
So how is everyone doing?
I have been doing my range trips, mostly testing 147 gr JHP from Magtech (all good so far) and 230 grn JHP from S&B (very unreliable out of anything but a Glock).
I had a breakage last week. My PSA Dagger which has a little over 35k rounds through had a part of the frame break when I was swapping PSA slides. Now, this is a gun that cost me under $300 and it's a gun I've carried, shot IDPA with and put a lot of rounds through. And I've had more expensive guns break as well (Looking at you CZ 97. Again.) but it is disappointing.
It's worth the thinking: for $600 I can get TWO full PSA Daggers or one Glock 19 (sales and etc effecting final price). Is it worth the extra money to have a gun that isn't likely to break? I'd say yes, but I have to admit, I have several Daggers because they are so cheap (and because they work. Mostly). So while I'm waiting for warranty support to fix the issue, I have another gun assembled and ready.
So how is everyone doing?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:33 PM (xcxpd)
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Posted by: whig at June 30, 2024 08:25 PM (/0X3E)
It's been a long time since my college engineering materials class, but heat weakens steel's yield strength, right? Weakened steels aren't something you want to risk your life on.
It's been a long time since my college engineering materials class, but heat weakens steel's yield strength, right? Weakened steels aren't something you want to risk your life on.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:34 PM (yRXSd)
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Have you ever tried to tell a lib anything? They know all and you are just lucky to exist in their orbit.
No, I didn't waste the energy due to the above....but you are absolutely correct. Just sickens me....
No, I didn't waste the energy due to the above....but you are absolutely correct. Just sickens me....
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
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EdL, exactly correct. Heat does not have to be anywhere near melting point to affect the tempering of steel.
Posted by: whig at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (/0X3E)
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No, I didn't waste the energy due to the above....but you are absolutely correct. Just sickens me....
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Well at least tell her you hate her guts.
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Well at least tell her you hate her guts.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (JwHpX)
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It's worth the thinking: for $600 I can get TWO full PSA Daggers or one Glock 19 (sales and etc effecting final price). Is it worth the extra money to have a gun that isn't likely to break? I'd say yes, but I have to admit, I have several Daggers because they are so cheap (and because they work. Mostly). So while I'm waiting for warranty support to fix the issue, I have another gun assembled and ready.
$49 for a new frame
https://tinyurl.com/sbz9reu7
You said 35k rounds. I don't know that means it breaks easily. That's a lot of shooting!
$49 for a new frame
https://tinyurl.com/sbz9reu7
You said 35k rounds. I don't know that means it breaks easily. That's a lot of shooting!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (cvZX6)
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My great great grandfather fought and died for the Union in WWII. His sword remains in the family....however, one of my very lib cousins decided on her own to take the sword and engrave it with her son's name and give it to him. Every time I think about it I get sick...
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:28 PM (IQ6Gq)
Quote some obscure (i.e. made up) Federal law to her that says defacing a Government Issue sword, or possessing one that is defaced is a Class III felony, punishable by up to 8 years in prison. Magnanimously offer to take the defaced sword off her hands to have it polished and the engraving expunged.
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 08:28 PM (IQ6Gq)
Quote some obscure (i.e. made up) Federal law to her that says defacing a Government Issue sword, or possessing one that is defaced is a Class III felony, punishable by up to 8 years in prison. Magnanimously offer to take the defaced sword off her hands to have it polished and the engraving expunged.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 08:39 PM (Q87aE)
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I wonder how often sword-spinny girl cuts off her ponytail.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:39 PM (AWrpC)
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So, driving back from the democratic socialist republic of Massachusetts today, I stopped at a gas/go facility. Out of nowhere, the attendant tells me he’s laughing about the Sig P320 class action lawsuit just lost by Sig. something about the military contract gun not being drop-safe.
Anyone heard about it?
Anyone heard about it?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
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It's worth the thinking: for $600 I can get TWO full PSA Daggers or one Glock 19 (sales and etc effecting final price). Is it worth the extra money to have a gun that isn't likely to break? I'd say yes, but I have to admit, I have several Daggers because they are so cheap (and because they work. Mostly). So while I'm waiting for warranty support to fix the issue, I have another gun assembled and ready.
$49 for a new frame
https://tinyurl.com/sbz9reu7
You said 35k rounds. I don't know that means it breaks easily. That's a lot of shooting!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (cvZX6)
DOH. Typo...can't...edit post...
Should be 5k rounds. I shoot 'a lot' but not that much. Not even my XD9 has 35k rounds through it. Yet.
$49 for a new frame
https://tinyurl.com/sbz9reu7
You said 35k rounds. I don't know that means it breaks easily. That's a lot of shooting!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (cvZX6)
DOH. Typo...can't...edit post...
Should be 5k rounds. I shoot 'a lot' but not that much. Not even my XD9 has 35k rounds through it. Yet.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:41 PM (xcxpd)
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Heat treatment is something beyond the confines of gray boxes to discuss and beyond a fair number of gunsmiths nowadays. Ironically knifesmiths or skilled machinists/welders are often a better bet to discuss heat treatment than a lot of gunsmiths today.
Posted by: whig at June 30, 2024 08:41 PM (/0X3E)
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Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:33 PM (xcxpd)
I'm OK w/ going the PSA route vice Glock if that's what you want to do. One question, though: do you intend to repair the frame of your broken PSA (assuming it's repairable) to make it functional again? If not, you might want to take it to an FFL and figure out how to do the paperwork to permanently destroy it as a functional firearm. This would allow you to 1) get rid of deadweight that serves no useful purpose, 2) cover yourself legally on getting rid of a firearm that's damaged beyond repair, and 3) clear out room in your safe for something that's useful.
I'm OK w/ going the PSA route vice Glock if that's what you want to do. One question, though: do you intend to repair the frame of your broken PSA (assuming it's repairable) to make it functional again? If not, you might want to take it to an FFL and figure out how to do the paperwork to permanently destroy it as a functional firearm. This would allow you to 1) get rid of deadweight that serves no useful purpose, 2) cover yourself legally on getting rid of a firearm that's damaged beyond repair, and 3) clear out room in your safe for something that's useful.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (yRXSd)
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BTW, anyone know if a thermal scope would help me shoot all the friggin' tree frogs that chirp at night like it's 1am closing time at the Hop-Along Gentleman's Club and they're competing for the last beer goggle 5 in the joint?
Or am I out of luck because they're cold-blooded amphibians?
Or am I out of luck because they're cold-blooded amphibians?
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (AWrpC)
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...laughing about the Sig P320 class action lawsuit just lost by Sig. something about the military contract gun not being drop-safe.
Anyone heard about it?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
I have heard about ND's from SIG P320's from drops and seen a video or two. The lack of a trigger safety and lack of a manual safety seems to have been...unwise.
I do have a SIG P320. I don't like it but it is consistent and accurate and reliable. But I don't drop it....
Anyone heard about it?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
I have heard about ND's from SIG P320's from drops and seen a video or two. The lack of a trigger safety and lack of a manual safety seems to have been...unwise.
I do have a SIG P320. I don't like it but it is consistent and accurate and reliable. But I don't drop it....
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:44 PM (xcxpd)
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I'm OK w/ going the PSA route vice Glock if that's what you want to do. One question, though: do you intend to repair the frame of your broken PSA (assuming it's repairable) to make it functional again? If not, you might want to take it to an FFL and figure out how to do the paperwork to permanently destroy it as a functional firearm. This would allow you to 1) get rid of deadweight that serves no useful purpose, 2) cover yourself legally on getting rid of a firearm that's damaged beyond repair, and 3) clear out room in your safe for something that's useful.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (yRXSd)
I'd like to repair it, as the trigger is nicely broken in but the part that broke seems to be part of the molded part of the frame. I'm sending it to PSA and expect they're replace it instead of repair.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (yRXSd)
I'd like to repair it, as the trigger is nicely broken in but the part that broke seems to be part of the molded part of the frame. I'm sending it to PSA and expect they're replace it instead of repair.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:45 PM (xcxpd)
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like it's 1am closing time at the Hop-Along Gentleman's Club and they're competing for the last beer goggle 5 in the joint?
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM
I think I've read here that success in this instance is correlated with larger watch sizes.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM
I think I've read here that success in this instance is correlated with larger watch sizes.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 08:47 PM (ePTZ3)
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Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 30, 2024 07:14 PM
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (f0/sc)
An anvil, of course.
May I inquire what you were carrying to defend yourself from rattlesnakes and errant roadrunner?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 30, 2024 07:18 PM (f0/sc)
An anvil, of course.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:47 PM (AWrpC)
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So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (5p7BC)
As a traditionalist, I prefer something in a caliber rated in pounds. And grapeshot for the ammunition choice.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM (5p7BC)
As a traditionalist, I prefer something in a caliber rated in pounds. And grapeshot for the ammunition choice.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:50 PM (AWrpC)
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Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:38 PM (cvZX6)
The 6,000 round endurance test for the acceptance trials for the M1911 was set because that's how long the steels of that era were expected to last. Technology has improved in 100+ years, but 35,000 rounds is pretty impressive for a polymer frame that costs a fraction of the original Colt M1911 when inflation gets factored in.
The 6,000 round endurance test for the acceptance trials for the M1911 was set because that's how long the steels of that era were expected to last. Technology has improved in 100+ years, but 35,000 rounds is pretty impressive for a polymer frame that costs a fraction of the original Colt M1911 when inflation gets factored in.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:50 PM (yRXSd)
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So Weasel, what gun do you recommend for self-defense if you are facing a French riot because Le Pen's party just dominated the election?
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
Punt guns are always good for crowds.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at June 30, 2024 07:20 PM
Punt guns are always good for crowds.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 30, 2024 08:52 PM (QNSds)
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The 6,000 round endurance test for the acceptance trials for the M1911 was set because that's how long the steels of that era were expected to last. Technology has improved in 100+ years, but 35,000 rounds is pretty impressive for a polymer frame that costs a fraction of the original Colt M1911 when inflation gets factored in.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:50 PM (yRXSd)
He corrected that to 5k. Still, for $49 just replace it and keep shooting.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:50 PM (yRXSd)
He corrected that to 5k. Still, for $49 just replace it and keep shooting.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:52 PM (cvZX6)
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Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 30, 2024 08:45 PM (xcxpd)
I read that Colt did the same thing with worn out Colt Government Models sent back to the factory by private purchasers.
I read that Colt did the same thing with worn out Colt Government Models sent back to the factory by private purchasers.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:54 PM (yRXSd)
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155 Our range is hiring - I suggested to the 23 year old living in our basement that he get a job there - discounts would be nice!
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (cvZX6)
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Hmmm... I can sweep brass...
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:19 PM (cvZX6)
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Hmmm... I can sweep brass...
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 08:55 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:52 PM (cvZX6)
Only $49? Definitely let PSA replace it all day long at that price point.
Only $49? Definitely let PSA replace it all day long at that price point.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 08:58 PM (yRXSd)
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Time for this buckaroo to hang up his six shooters for the night - I have an early drive tomorrow morning. Thanks as always for hosting the best thread on the interwebz, Weasel, and good night, all.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at June 30, 2024 08:59 PM (RsxGp)
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AOP, if it wouldn't cost me all the aggravation, I would...your idea is genius...but she is way older than me, so I'll wait for her to die and then approach her son, who has no interest in the sword at all
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 09:00 PM (IQ6Gq)
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201!
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 09:00 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 07:47 PM
My Academy sabers were stolen during one of my last PCS moves. I need to buy another one.
My Academy sabers were stolen during one of my last PCS moves. I need to buy another one.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:01 PM (AWrpC)
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:01 PM (JwHpX)
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Maybe there's someplace at church to store ammo. Naw, probably not.
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (E4HIL)
Behind/under the pulpit?
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition and we'll all stay free!
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 30, 2024 07:54 PM (E4HIL)
Behind/under the pulpit?
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition and we'll all stay free!
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:03 PM (AWrpC)
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My Academy sabers were stolen during one of my last PCS moves. I need to buy another one.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:01 PM (AWrpC)
Don't let weasel near it though....
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:01 PM (AWrpC)
Don't let weasel near it though....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 09:03 PM (cvZX6)
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So, driving back from the democratic socialist republic of Massachusetts today, I stopped at a gas/go facility. Out of nowhere, the attendant tells me he’s laughing about the Sig P320 class action lawsuit just lost by Sig. something about the military contract gun not being drop-safe.
Anyone heard about it?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
Supposedly, Sig did do something to fix the drop safety issue with the military contract pistols. What they did, I'm not sure. I own one of the surplus test model M17s and a recently produced commercial M17. After field stripping both, I can't figure out what Sig might have changed between the test model and mass production version other than the color of small parts like the safety.
Anyone heard about it?
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
Supposedly, Sig did do something to fix the drop safety issue with the military contract pistols. What they did, I'm not sure. I own one of the surplus test model M17s and a recently produced commercial M17. After field stripping both, I can't figure out what Sig might have changed between the test model and mass production version other than the color of small parts like the safety.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 09:04 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at June 30, 2024 09:06 PM (tT6L1)
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It was June. Congrats.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 30, 2024 09:07 PM (IG4Id)
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:07 PM (JwHpX)
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I'm kinda hoping for Gluttony Month.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
I don't think there's a deadly sin associated with blowing stuff up, is there? Maybe we just let July be a venal sin month.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 30, 2024 08:09 PM (dg+HA)
I don't think there's a deadly sin associated with blowing stuff up, is there? Maybe we just let July be a venal sin month.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:07 PM (AWrpC)
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Weasel, I know you do. And we'll be chatting once I get my hands on it.....
Weasel, I know you do. And we'll be chatting once I get my hands on it.....
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 09:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Current gun project: Savage 99. Manufactured 1926, per ser number. Birthday present from Son last fall. Presented as receiver, barrel, and ziplocks of parts. Needs new furniture. No, he did not remember how to reassemble. "You know guns, Dad."
Originally, 303 Savage. Rebarreled to 375 Win. Action is cleaned and properly reassembled. Bought some nicely figured walnut. Now am carefully sanding....
Originally, 303 Savage. Rebarreled to 375 Win. Action is cleaned and properly reassembled. Bought some nicely figured walnut. Now am carefully sanding....
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at June 30, 2024 09:10 PM (8C7+r)
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Good evening all and a big thank you to Weasel as always.
No range time. Just thinning out the things playing predator in my vegetable garden. Gamo whisper with the right pellets is good for 30-50 yards
No range time. Just thinning out the things playing predator in my vegetable garden. Gamo whisper with the right pellets is good for 30-50 yards
Posted by: Coelacanth at June 30, 2024 09:11 PM (TEkdf)
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Welp, time for me to punch out. Thanks again, Weasel, for a great Gub Thread. Talk you y'all tomorrow.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 30, 2024 09:12 PM (Wnv9h)
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The military contract P320s all have manual safeties.
Looking it up it is not the military contract pistols that were the subject of the lawsuit.
There were some reported instances of P320s firing when trigger not pulled. Some drop instances, some holstering/unholstering. The lawsuit involved an unholstering.
When I say "some" its very few considering how many P320s are sold. But there are a lot of people spooked by it.
We have a couple of them and they have not shot us yet.
Looking it up it is not the military contract pistols that were the subject of the lawsuit.
There were some reported instances of P320s firing when trigger not pulled. Some drop instances, some holstering/unholstering. The lawsuit involved an unholstering.
When I say "some" its very few considering how many P320s are sold. But there are a lot of people spooked by it.
We have a couple of them and they have not shot us yet.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 09:12 PM (cvZX6)
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I still have not been to the range. Over six months now without firing a shot. I need to remedy that.
Posted by: Mister Scott
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Very little range time here too. Scampywife and I heading north next weekend, however. Thanks for another great gub post, Weasel.
Posted by: Mister Scott
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Very little range time here too. Scampywife and I heading north next weekend, however. Thanks for another great gub post, Weasel.
Posted by: scampydog at June 30, 2024 09:14 PM (41CYW)
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Currently only Rock Island Armory catalogs firearms chambered in 22TCM: a 1911 style semi-auto pistol (also available with optional additional 9mm barrel and recoil spring), and a bolt-action rifle (which reportedly can use the same magazines as the pistols)
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:21 PM (cvZX6)
Thanks, blaster. So, since no one is saying "Oh, hey, I could use that" it looks like the only option is to buy a new gun....
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:21 PM (cvZX6)
Thanks, blaster. So, since no one is saying "Oh, hey, I could use that" it looks like the only option is to buy a new gun....
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:16 PM (AWrpC)
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Bought some nicely figured walnut. Now am carefully sanding....
Do you mean you bought an inletted replacement stock or you bought a slab of raw walnut and made a stock from scratch? Because I'm not sure I even have the patience for the former but the latter would be damned impressive!
Do you mean you bought an inletted replacement stock or you bought a slab of raw walnut and made a stock from scratch? Because I'm not sure I even have the patience for the former but the latter would be damned impressive!
Posted by: Oddbob at June 30, 2024 09:16 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:18 PM (JwHpX)
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GWB I've solved your problem.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:24 PM (cvZX6)
As I just said... LOL.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 08:24 PM (cvZX6)
As I just said... LOL.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:18 PM (AWrpC)
Posted by: whig at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM (/0X3E)
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I carry the 'polymer frame' pistol at work and around Campo Eromero. But for style nothing beats a JMB design.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM (LHPAg)
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the Sig P320 class action lawsuit just lost by Sig.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
Yep. It was in my AmmoLand email and another one this week. /sigh/
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 08:40 PM (T9WMp)
Yep. It was in my AmmoLand email and another one this week. /sigh/
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:22 PM (AWrpC)
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Finally cooling off enough to actually enjoy a cigar on the deck. Fireflies are out and there are big cumulus clouds on the way in for an evening storm.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:22 PM (JwHpX)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 30, 2024 09:22 PM (RIvkX)
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Striker fired, but drop safe to the point of being bombproof? Over forty years on, the prize still has to go to H&K's P7 series handguns. Cost is a problem, though.
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 09:23 PM (yRXSd)
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Thanks, Weasel. Best thread of the week.
BTW, I went down to the basement and found about 200 brass cases, all clean and dry next to the dehumidifier.
I may have had a senior moment in not thinking about them for a week.
BTW, I went down to the basement and found about 200 brass cases, all clean and dry next to the dehumidifier.
I may have had a senior moment in not thinking about them for a week.
Posted by: RI Red at June 30, 2024 09:23 PM (T9WMp)
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Thanks for hosting, Weasel!
Posted by: Ed L at June 30, 2024 09:24 PM (yRXSd)
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I have a P320 I love. I try not to drop any guns...
Posted by: lin-duh at June 30, 2024 09:24 PM (PZo5T)
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Also, if your circumstances allow, check out the GA Arms sale linked above. I picked 1k rounds each of .45ACP and 5.56 this past week.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:24 PM (JwHpX)
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 30, 2024 09:26 PM (QcDuD)
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Thanks - all y'all are the best!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:26 PM (JwHpX)
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Yay! I nailed the coveted 223 comment!
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:27 PM (AWrpC)
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So. Is that Rock Island .22TCM pistol in any way comparable to the FN Five7even?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:27 PM (Q87aE)
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Thanks, Weasel, for another great Sunday evening.
And to all the commenters here. Saaaaalute!
And to all the commenters here. Saaaaalute!
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:28 PM (AWrpC)
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234 So. Is that Rock Island .22TCM pistol in any way comparable to the FN Five7even?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:27 PM (Q87aE)
Odd caliber means odd procurement in burning times, brother.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:27 PM (Q87aE)
Odd caliber means odd procurement in burning times, brother.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:29 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:29 PM (ePTZ3)
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Hope to see you all here next Sunday!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:18 PM (JwHpX)
You will!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:18 PM (JwHpX)
You will!
Posted by: Diogenes at June 30, 2024 09:30 PM (W/lyH)
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Weasel, not many threads are consistently as entertaining AND informative at so many levels as is the Gub Thread. Thanks for your efforts!
PS: that katana is already a thing of beauty!
PS: that katana is already a thing of beauty!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (hOUT3)
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Not looking good for avoiding another 0700 hrs Monday Zoom call with Ace, Weasel.
It was a good run, though.
It was a good run, though.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (ePTZ3)
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Odd caliber means odd procurement in burning times, brother.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:29 PM (LHPAg)
No doubt. But I was thinking along the lines that both fire a small slug from a necked-down cartridge.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:29 PM (LHPAg)
No doubt. But I was thinking along the lines that both fire a small slug from a necked-down cartridge.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (Q87aE)
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I notice Andycanuck is AWOL tonight. I hope all is well with him.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:32 PM (Q87aE)
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187 BTW, anyone know if a thermal scope would help me shoot all the friggin' tree frogs that chirp at night like it's 1am closing time at the Hop-Along Gentleman's Club and they're competing for the last beer goggle 5 in the joint?
Or am I out of luck because they're cold-blooded amphibians?
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (AWrpC)
They will likely be colder than ambient. If your sight's sensor is sensitive enough, you should see them. They will be warmer than background sky. Recommend alternating between white hot and black hot as you search for targets. (Advice from a former Turret Tosd)
Or am I out of luck because they're cold-blooded amphibians?
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 08:43 PM (AWrpC)
They will likely be colder than ambient. If your sight's sensor is sensitive enough, you should see them. They will be warmer than background sky. Recommend alternating between white hot and black hot as you search for targets. (Advice from a former Turret Tosd)
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at June 30, 2024 09:32 PM (8C7+r)
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Thanks Hrothgar! It's all of all y'all that make it fun!
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:33 PM (JwHpX)
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Not looking good for avoiding another 0700 hrs Monday Zoom call with Ace, Weasel.
It was a good run, though.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (ePTZ3)
----
I'm already preparing the flowchart of blame.
It was a good run, though.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (ePTZ3)
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I'm already preparing the flowchart of blame.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM (JwHpX)
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No doubt. But I was thinking along the lines that both fire a small slug from a necked-down cartridge.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (Q87aE)
This review makes it sound lije it is not really comparable at all.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 30, 2024 09:31 PM (Q87aE)
This review makes it sound lije it is not really comparable at all.
Posted by: blaster at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM (cvZX6)
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...556 comment > 223 comment. ;-) Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:29 PM (ePTZ3).
You did NATO just say that!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
You did NATO just say that!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM (e6UQI)
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This may qualify as a cooking thread comment but what the hey. At church tonight there was this dish looked like an oatmeal quiche soofflay. My buddy put some on his plate and his wife (from Peru) asked what he was eating. I told her it was haggis. Comedy is where you find it.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM (LHPAg)
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What I want to know is which GunTuber is going to assume the role of Paul Harrell? Paul is actually making a few appearances in recent videos but Roy is the main character and so far he doesn't seem to carry the same gravitas as Paul. I am praying for a full recovery for Paul but Ppncreatic cancer is a bitch so we need a miracle for him here. In the meantime, there is no one who can fill his shoes.
Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 30, 2024 09:39 PM (mQxC9)
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You did NATO just say that!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM
And is a similar vein, 765 comment > 308 comment, neither of which it appears we'll see this evening.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM
And is a similar vein, 765 comment > 308 comment, neither of which it appears we'll see this evening.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:41 PM (ePTZ3)
251
251!
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 09:41 PM (IQ6Gq)
252
218 Bought some nicely figured walnut. Now am carefully sanding....
Do you mean you bought an inletted replacement stock or you bought a slab of raw walnut and made a stock from scratch? Because I'm not sure I even have the patience for the former but the latter would be damned impressive!
The former. About 3/16" oversize. The harder part is the forend. It's inletted for 303 Sav and the 375 Win has more meat around the chamber. And I need to drill that for the anchor screw. The forend is truly "workmanship of risk". I'll start taking pics.
Do you mean you bought an inletted replacement stock or you bought a slab of raw walnut and made a stock from scratch? Because I'm not sure I even have the patience for the former but the latter would be damned impressive!
The former. About 3/16" oversize. The harder part is the forend. It's inletted for 303 Sav and the 375 Win has more meat around the chamber. And I need to drill that for the anchor screw. The forend is truly "workmanship of risk". I'll start taking pics.
Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at June 30, 2024 09:41 PM (8C7+r)
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I told her it was haggis.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM (LHPAg)
Some day I'm going on a haggis hunting trip in the highlands. It's a dream vacation.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM (LHPAg)
Some day I'm going on a haggis hunting trip in the highlands. It's a dream vacation.
Posted by: GWB at June 30, 2024 09:41 PM (AWrpC)
254
But for style nothing beats a JMB design.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM (LHPAg)
You have good taste!
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM (LHPAg)
You have good taste!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 30, 2024 09:41 PM (d9fT1)
255
My buddy put some on his plate and his wife (from Peru) asked what he was eating. I told her it was haggis. Comedy is where you find it.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM
You kilt it.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM
You kilt it.Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:42 PM (ePTZ3)
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Weasel, when having the conversation re comments, just point out that many of the comments in the FT were related to the failed promise of roasted carrots....
Posted by: Grateful at June 30, 2024 09:44 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I carry the 'polymer frame' pistol at work and around Campo Eromero.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM
I appreciate the 'euphemism'. ;-)
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:21 PM
I appreciate the 'euphemism'. ;-)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:45 PM (ePTZ3)
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255 My buddy put some on his plate and his wife (from Peru) asked what he was eating. I told her it was haggis. Comedy is where you find it.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM
You kilt it.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:42 PM (ePTZ3)
Presbyterians. Yo.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:37 PM
You kilt it.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 30, 2024 09:42 PM (ePTZ3)
Presbyterians. Yo.
Posted by: Eromero at June 30, 2024 09:46 PM (LHPAg)
259
Thanks Weasel and thanks horde. Looks like a good time was had by all.
Posted by: TRex at June 30, 2024 09:47 PM (IQ6Gq)
260
Festus Haggis
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 30, 2024 09:47 PM (63Dwl)
261
I'm already preparing the flowchart of blame.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM
I have a whiteboard I'm not using much these days I could lend you.
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:35 PM
I have a whiteboard I'm not using much these days I could lend you.
Posted by: Karl Rove at June 30, 2024 09:47 PM (ePTZ3)
Posted by: Weasel at June 30, 2024 09:52 PM (JwHpX)
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Thanks much, Weasel. G'nite, everybody.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 30, 2024 09:55 PM (mH6SG)
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My carry gun is a S&W 340 PD. I put a new Hogue Grip on it that allows for some pinky purchase instead of pinky hanging loose. Now I need to do something about that 45-pound trigger pull. By the way, the Galco Horsehide pocket holster is pretty good. A bit spendy, but good.
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