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Gun Thread: Six Frickin' Years (Plus a Week) Edition!
Last Sunday the 'ol Gun Thread was understandably interrupted by current events in the form of a second attempt on President Trump's life. In this case the assassin didn't take a shot, but rather helpfully had the barrel of his rifle sticking out of some bushes which was noticed by the Secret Service. Unburdened (this time) by the inherent danger presented by a 1 degree sloped roof, the agents started shooting and chased the guy off. He was later captured thanks to the quick thinking of an alert bystander who managed to get the license number of the getaway car. We should all be thankful PDT wasn't hurt or worse. Spicy time may be closer than we think, so stay alert. Anyhoo, last Sunday was the sixth Gun Thread Anniversary and I am posting the thread from last week belatedly tonight.Holy Atomic Anniversary Shitballs! Six years! It's hard for me to believe really. I have tried to do my best to say it during each of the last 312 Sundays, but thank you from the bottom of my dark and shriveled little heart. This place wouldn't be the fun place it is without each and everyone of YOU! With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?
TX MoMe Update for Volunteers
Yesterday I sent an initial email to those on the TX MoMe list of volunteers. If you have helped in the past or have expressed an interest in helping this year, please check your inbox. If you would like to help and have not received anything, please email me at gunthread at protonmail dot com. There is no way we could put on the show without a bunch of help and if you're able to lend a hand, we'd love to hear from you. Just let me know your name/nic and when you plan to arrive in Corsicana, and I will add you to future helper emails. Also, hopefully by next Sunday I will have updates and additions to the scheduled events including a reloading demonstration by Oddbob and a presentation on suppressors and Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) by Ed L. Thanks!
Free TXMoMe Name Tag!
Late breaking bulletin from our pal TRex on the Hobby Thread: Cybersmythe is wise in the ways of 3D printing and is offering name tags to any among the horde who are interested. For a limited time (as long as his enthusiasm lasts), Cybersmythe is making 3D printed name badges FREE OF CHARGE for Texas MoMe attendees. These badges will come with a magnet to hold them on and will include your name and the Ace of Spades logo. They look something like this:
FUNdamentals
A lot of you hombres and hombrettes like to shoot with red dot optics on your handguns. I find them a little distracting my own bad self, but there is no doubt they have become very popular. Q: Weasel, what are the fundamentals of using red dot optics on a handgun?
A: I have no idea because I don't use them, but the watch-less guys in the following video have an idea.
Ok, hopefully you all remember the drill. Watch the following 21 minute video on a self-defense shooting and be prepared to discuss next Sunday. The guy does an excellent job of explaining exactly how the events unfolded and his thoughts throughout the course of events. Again, let's discuss next Sunday so everyone has an opportunity to watch and think about the circumstances. Please be prepared to give your thoughts on the encounter, anything the guy did right, and anything the guy did wrong and that you might do differently. It is a very interesting scenario and I look forward to an interesting discussion next Sunday. Q: Weasel, should we discuss this tonight?
A: No, we will discuss this next Sunday
Guns of the Horde Our pal and delightful 'ette misfitlibrarian shares a recent acquisition!
Recently I made an impulse purchase at a local gun show, a Springfield Armory SA-35. This is an updated version of the Browning Hi-Power and caused quite a stir when it was announced a few years ago. Jesse and I read about it, and he really wanted one, but they were unobtainable at the time.If anyone is not familiar with them, here is a Hickok45 video:
I went to the gun show intending to look at shotguns, with no thoughts of SA-35s. But this caught my eye, I checked the price, casually strolled away to check some retail prices online. The price was better than any I'd seen, so it was a quick decision for me. The SA-35 is chambered in 9mm and came with 4 15-round mags (and a very nice case with good mag storage). The barrel is 4.7 inches long. It's lighter than my Rock Island 1911, but has a very similar feel to me. The sights are pretty good, with a white dot on the front sight. The next day I field stripped and lubed it. I found it considerably easier than my 1911 to field strip and especially to reassemble. No profanity was required to reinsert the slide stop. I performed a quick function check and did some penny drills to get comfortable and continue working on my trigger pull. A week later I took it to the range for the first time. I used 124 grain ammo (as recommended by Duncanthrax). The gun performed absolutely flawlessly through 100 rounds. (The shooter, sadly, was merely adequate.) I didn't get any "hammer bite" but somehow managed to take off a bit of skin on my trigger finger - no blood, it was just odd to me. Otherwise it was FUN to shoot and felt great. I had also brought the P365, which I hadn't shot in a long time, since I had plenty of 9mm on hand. I brought it out for 15 rounds to end my day. It was one of my better efforts with the P365, which is not saying a whole lot. Good enough that I didn't want to pitch it into the lake on the way back home. The SA-35 is definitely going into the home defense mix, so my next goals include acquiring more 9mm defense ammo and the testing thereof. No regrets on my impulse purchase.Very nice misfitlibrarian! Thank you for sending this in for us all to enjoy!
Sig P938 v. Kimber Micro 9 Speaking of impulse purchases, "you people" will recall my recent purchase of a Kimber Micro 9. I had kinda-sorta been thinking of a micro 9 for a while, saw the nice shiny Kimber, and started clicking BUY like a monkey hopped up on 8 balls. A number of people asked why I bought the Kimber instead of a Sig, and I really didn't have an answer because not a whole lot of thought went into the decision in the first place. Anyhoo, I ran into a video comparison of the two and thought I'd pass it along.
Smith & Wesson 686 Absolutely one of my favorites!
Skeet Shooting Tutorial
Texas MoMe Madness!
Rifle Program
8am - 10am: Rifle Clinic (carport)
10am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Arrivals! (carport)
11:30am - 1pm: Rifle Clinic, Intro to Wind Estimation (rifle range)
1pm - 4pm: Live fire (rifle range - targets to 1,000 yds) Handgun Program
10am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Arrivals! (carport)
11:00am - 12:30pm: Handgun Clinic (carport)
1pm - 2:30pm: Static live fire (pistol range)
1pm - 3pm: A clean gun is a happy gun (carport)
2:30 - 4pm: Briefing and Move & Shoot live fire (pistol range)
Rifle Program
9am - 10am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday arrivals! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (rifle range) Handgun Program
9am - 10am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday arrivals! (carport)
10am - Noon: A clean gun is a happy gun (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (pistol range) Again, these times are approximate and programs may change as weather conditions and participation warrant. You will note there are combined rifle and handgun range safety briefings both days and attendance at one is mandatory. We take your safety seriously and ask everyone who plans to shoot to please also plan on attending this important briefing. All shooters are asked to check in with an RSO (sporting an Orange Cap of Dorkiness for easy identification) upon your arrival at either of the ranges who will answer questions and direct you to an open firing position. The RSOs wield unspeakable power so it is in your best interest to be nice to them. If you are a novice shooter, or even have never been to the range before and think guns are icky, you are welcome to shoot! Just see an RSO and they will set you up with an experienced shooter to help you. If you miss the mandatory range safety briefing which is mandatory and must be attended, all is not lost. See an RSO to plead your case, be harangued and chastised, and then spend some punishment time on the Disciplinary Range of Shame. In the interests of time and to save yourself the humiliation, please make it to the scheduled range briefings. Thanks. Finally, please plan on stopping somewhere along your way to Texas and picking up some ammunition if you plan to shoot and aren't bringing your own weapons. Everyone is very generous with sharing, but please don't rely on the generosity of others to provide everything for you. You can really help out by grabbing a box of 9mm or 5.56mm or whatever you want to shoot. Call for Volunteers
Help! As I mentioned above, the shooting program in Texas continues to grow, and we wouldn't be able to do it without a lot of help. If you're interested in lending a hand in some capacity, please drop me a note at gunthread at protonmail dot com indicating your date and time of arrival, and we'll be in touch. Thank You! RSOs from prior years: Expect an email from me soon. If you are attending the TXMoMe this year, and all the cool kids are, please keep an eye on this section for important information and updates in the coming weeks! I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling! Are all y'all getting excited? Weasel are!!
Musical Interlude
Here is Filter with "Hey Man Nice Shot"
The Montecristo Espada Oscuro is a very nice looking cigar, with a dark brown and somewhat toothy wrapper leaf known as habano rosado oscuro. It's a Nicaraguan puro and construction is cosmetically perfect. The draw on the one I burned (called a "Quillon", basically a hefty churchill size, 7 X 56) was actually sort of tight, and needed some tool work to make it acceptable. When the (thick) smoke was flowing, it was a pleasant experience with what for me were consistent flavors throughout. Though medium-full in strength, there were light earth and leather, with appearances by chocolatey notes, and a basic sweetness the whole way. Burn line needed considerable management. It's one I'll try again, as I think tight draw and uneven burn are common variables from construction in these handmades, and the overall experience was very nice. Not giving them away, though, so not an everyday kind of cigar - you can find this stick for $10, and up, online.Excellent, rhomboid! Thank you!
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Nicks Cigar World New! A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:00 PM (Wnv9h)
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Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:01 PM (iWZpQ)
Obviously someone needs to ask 'gun owner' Kamaunist what make and model she owns
Posted by: Skip at September 22, 2024 07:02 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 07:03 PM (DXbAa)
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Posted by: Skip at September 22, 2024 07:03 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:04 PM (0XVad)
DO EET
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 07:04 PM (FnneF)
Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at September 22, 2024 07:05 PM (NFX2v)
New archery world record: 369 yard shot (337 meters)
[📹 dude. deals.official]
Spellbinding Odyssey
Sep 22, 2024 · 2:08 PM UTC
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Not a record shot according to repliers in the thread but a great shot nonetheless.
https://tinyurl.com/2u6xdt7v
15 seconds
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:06 PM (CEzQx)
DO EET
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 07:04 PM
*channels inner Zod*
You will do this. You will do this now.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:06 PM (Wnv9h)
Next Month in Corsicana!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at September 22, 2024 07:06 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:07 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:08 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:08 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:08 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:09 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 07:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
Thanks Cybersmythe!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:11 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 22, 2024 07:12 PM (hKoQL)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:12 PM (GcNJ2)
Finally back from our undisclosed location and back to the range. Went today wondering if I still remembered anything, and am happy to report I do. Actually I shot pretty much like I did 3 weeks ago... now, to focus on getting even better.
Sat is our CC Class, and then in just a couple of weeks - Corsicana! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Posted by: Grateful at September 22, 2024 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at September 22, 2024 07:06 PM
Woo Hoo!! Cannot wait!! I will send an email later this week about the upcoming trip.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:14 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:14 PM (uGpeQ)
So, before the Gun Thread was preempted last week, I was gonna share that since MidwayUSA was having one of their sporadic free shipping on orders over $99.00, I ordered the Lee Challenger Breech Lock Reloading kit and some other stuff including a 4-die set in .45ACP, which all arrived this week. I've been going through all of the instructions, watching every video that I can find, and immersing myself in the Lyman Reloading Manual (51st Edition, no less.)
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 07:15 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: Pat* at September 22, 2024 07:15 PM (3/KVg)
A fixed part of the Sunday afternoon regimen.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:15 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 07:16 PM (DXbAa)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:17 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: blaster at September 22, 2024 07:17 PM (QfvaV)
Expecting to spend a day or two in Miami next month, may visit the Perdomo HQ. Sort of a lounge, I think, and guy said they have live video feeds from their Nicaraguan facilities playing. Also gonna hit Titan de Bronze in Little Havana (and of course Cuban bakeries and restaurants).
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:18 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:19 PM (uGpeQ)
I haven't ordered any components yet but have almost settled on Hodgdon CFE Pistol for powder. Anyone have other recommendations for powder? I am also leaning towards 200 grain Cast Semi-Wadcutters but wonder if I shouldn't stay with 230 grain FMJs to start with. I'd appreciate thoughts from the more experienced reloaders.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 07:20 PM (3rnQf)
On another note, my landlord is pursuing his NYC CC license and asked if he could use me as a character reference. I told him I would be more than happy to.
Unfortunately writing is not my forte. I can read it, I can speak it, but I suck at writing. You pretty much will never see a blog post by me here.
Thankfully he forwarded an example of a character reference letter that I will mimic.
I just might go down that path in the next few months and apply myself.
I know a bunch of you would loooove to be a character reference for me. ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:21 PM (0XVad)
But, Bench Report!
I followed CBD’s advice and ordered a Geiselle Maritime Bolt Catch to replace the catch that broke on my PSA AR 10. I went to the bench to install it this am and discovered that the plunger and spring had self-launched when the original stop broke. Grrrr.
But this is the Internet Age. I ordered two sets from AR15 Discounts, as well as two sets of extractor springs. Should be here for next weekend.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:21 PM (iWZpQ)
There was a Filipino-American dad who was there with his son last month. Son is a serious competitor and dad was testing various loads for major power factor. Father had some funny stories about peoples' reactions to his son competing in scary scary GUN! competitions. Goes with (this) territory, but still. Kid was there practicing last month, race guns of course, but dang he was good.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:22 PM (GcNJ2)
That drug was Weasel Dust.
"My goodness, Duncanthrax, I've never heard of Weasel Dust. What should I watch out for?" you ask.
Good question. There are two primary symptoms of Weasel Dust exposure. The first is an obsessive focus on fundamentals, a focus that makes the most O of OCD people look like a zoned-out stoner. The second is a constant search for the next brass-powder-primer-projectile 'round' that will give you your next hit.
"My goodness, Duncanthrax, I may have been exposed. Is there any cure?" you ask.
Another good question. No. No, there is not. You simply must manage it the best you can. There will be a clinic in Corsicana toward the end of next month for those who are most heavily affected, however. See you there.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:22 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:23 PM (I1GXe)
Thanks Cybersmythe!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:11 PM
I don't know how official they are. None of the staff has requested name tags, so they can't be all that official.
I got your email and I'll be responding to it, soon.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (iZEhM)
Congrats Pat!! Keep up the good work and feel free to send in a range report to Weasel!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (0XVad)
Speaking of the Model 686, there is a Model 66 in the family that I need to keep an eye on. It's stamped with the Indiana State Police logo. Not sure if that was something they did to service guns or if that was a special edition.
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (NMT5x)
I used to be an okay skeet shooter, but haven't done it in years. Last weekend I did a couple of days of clays, and while I slung tons of lead, I broke about five clay pigeons.
A friend of mine (who kicked ass and took names) observed that clay shooting, more than most shooting disciplines, is a perishable skill.
I prefer to believe that rather than the reality, which is that I now suck at shotgunning.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (d9fT1)
This ongoing thread was instrumental in making me wake up and realize I was finally in a free state, and I could just go ahead and resume my long-neglected shooting hobby without first getting all pissed off about the hoops I'd have to jump through. It has been a really fun shooting year. Thank you!
Posted by: Splunge at September 22, 2024 07:25 PM (hmKaK)
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It is evidently a dark art.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:25 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:23 PM
Sure!! Look forward to seeing you and the rest next month.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Cybersmythe at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (iZEhM)
It's the weekend...they're drunk.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (d9fT1)
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (yRXSd)
But I question the nick. . .
Posted by: RI Red
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yeah, that little girl was me!
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (iZbyp)
I know a bunch of you would loooove to be a character reference for me. ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:21 PM
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We've got ya' covered.
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 07:26 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:27 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 22, 2024 07:27 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:27 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 07:27 PM (iZbyp)
Bullseye powder. That is all.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:28 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: fd at September 22, 2024 07:28 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:28 PM (a3Q+t)
Yes I have been to the range and practiced fundamentals. I found if I concentrate solely on holding my arm steady, I hit the center of hte target. Imagine that. It did seem the G48 with the Holosun I kept shooting a little to the lower left while with the Kimber with the Vortex Viper I was right on target. Not sure if it is the trigger pull or if the sight needs to be adjusted.
Only four of us today, Ed L, Hrothgar, Iris and I. No wait again at the range which is great.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 07:29 PM (t/2Uw)
Don't know CFE Pistol but sure it's good - check to make sure there is load data for all the bullet types/sizes you think you might be doing in Gawd's Own Caliber. Or *other* calibers, if any, own and expect to feed by rolling your own.
HP38/W231 (same same) is an excellent, very versatile powder for most handgun calibers, if you're looking for something that has lots of good loads in many calibers. It's my basic powder for 38spl, 45ACP, and 9mikemike.
200g SWC is standard for me and many shooters. I'd say start with 230g plated (cheaper than FMJ, loads the same) for a few hundred rounds, then go to lead. Not really much different with lead. Though oddly, after years of loading 200g SWCs, only recently did I find I had to use the Lee Factory Sizing Die for proper chamber fit. Puzzling. Something amiss in my process now, but the Factory die fixes it, so for now I'm being lazy and just adding that extra step.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:29 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: Grateful at September 22, 2024 07:30 PM (IQ6Gq)
Tanks Weasel, hope there're many more years
Posted by: Skip at September 22, 2024 07:30 PM (fwDg9)
You don't do enough for her, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:28 PM (a3Q+t)
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Speaking of bluebell, it's time for me to buy her lunch!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:30 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:32 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 07:32 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM
One does not contradict the other.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:32 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:33 PM (GcNJ2)
Posted by: JTB at September 22, 2024 07:33 PM (yTvNw)
Ordered one 8 round and one 10 round.
Both came in a week ago and they are really nice. I think better than the Mec-Gar that came with the pistol. So, just to round things out I ordered another 8 rounder and another 10 rounder.
Now, I am looking at magazine pouches for the belt. My current one will not work as it is for double stack and the 1911 is single stack.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:34 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Pod Hamp at September 22, 2024 07:34 PM (WSqve)
Currently enjoying an H. Upmann 1844 Classic on the cool, rainy patio. Perfect atmosphere for reading the enlightened shooting banter from the best Morons on the interwebs.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:34 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:35 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:32 PM (a3Q+t)
Sadly true.
Maybe Weasel is correct...it is a dark art!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 07:36 PM (d9fT1)
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You going to be in TX next month?
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:36 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 07:37 PM (3rnQf)
Guns!
Also thank you to Weasel for hosting this best of all threads*
*Until we get a dedicated hot girls thread on the regular.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:37 PM (xcxpd)
How can we trust them if they don't wear the same watch as me?
Posted by: Operator who wears a 48mm watch at September 22, 2024 07:37 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:17 PM
Thanks to you, RancherBob and Cow Horse Queen for making it "the" event of the Moron social season.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (Wnv9h)
Tips for shooting with a red dot: Take the red dot off and shoot your 1911 as JMB intended.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (ftFVW)
Credit where credit is due, Ben.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:39 PM (tT6L1)
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48mm? 48MM?!?!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:39 PM (uGpeQ)
I started loading FMJ .45 ACP, then added Lead Round Nose, then 200 grain lead wad cutters.
The wad cutters make superior holes in paper.
I understand that some people use them as their defensive round, because they make superior holes in other targets.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:40 PM (iWZpQ)
Yes - think it was Oct or Nov 2022, I did a standard 2-day Appleseed with my boys. It was exactly what I hoped for - a good way to have some formal instruction on the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship - some of which I knew from scouts, some new to me, all new to the boys. Standard means 25 yards with .22s, with targets sized appropriately. My oldest son and I both got our rifleman patches (I landed the Morgan's challenge also), younger son got close. The history lessons added a nice bit of background. HIGHLY recommend. I haven't tried any of the other Appleseed matches/sessions, but would like to. Doubt you'll be disappointed if you give them a try.
Posted by: MD_Mike at September 22, 2024 07:40 PM (BouEL)
How's everyone doing?
I have been keeping up regular range trips. But tendonitis in my right arm has been a problem. My answer? Time to 'git gud' with left handed shooting and carrying and reloading. So I went through my gun collection, starting with my beloved Glocks and my guilty pleasure PSA Daggers and....they are not pure ambidextrous. Most can swap mag releases but that's it.
HOWEVER, my XD-9 DOES have ambi mag releases. So I bought a...sub-par IWB holster and have been carrying that daily for past three weeks or so. Doing lots of dry fire drills left handed and draw strokes left handed. I'm not fast and not great left handed, but I'm getting better. The best thing for me is the optic. A red dot really helps for weak hand shooting.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:41 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (ftFVW)
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I'll bring a cigar for you.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:41 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (FTnqJ)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (tT6L1)
I started loading FMJ .45 ACP, then added Lead Round Nose, then 200 grain lead wad cutters.
The wad cutters make superior holes in paper.
I understand that some people use them as their defensive round, because they make superior holes in other targets.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:40 PM (iWZpQ)
I carry wadcutters in my .38 revolvers. Never tried that in a real caliber. I'm intrigued...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (xcxpd)
Congratulations to you for this accomplishment, sir.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (hKoQL)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (uGpeQ)
Shotguns are fun. They make me smile.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (FTnqJ)
And you're pretty darn good with them, like most noisemakers.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:43 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 22, 2024 07:43 PM (BpYfr)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 07:43 PM (21WHr)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:42 PM (uGpeQ)
Yup! She's Gabrielle Jean, a lab and the most lab of all labs imaginable. Quite a handful but I love her.
And...now she's staring at me.
Sigh...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:43 PM (xcxpd)
Be warned, though, next thing you know, your sons will be wanting to do some serious competition shooting. That way lies madness and an extra job to pay for stuff.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:44 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:44 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:44 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:39 PM
(looks down at 50mm watch on my wrist)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (0XVad)
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48mm? 48MM?!?!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:39 PM
Philistines. Everywhere.
O/T, I didn't see an email from you. Should I be concerned about this?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: rhomboid
Absolutely, and that's a great testimonial. I'm thinking it may have been ceremonial or commemorative or something. I do think it's the 4-inch model, and it is in a really nice, velvet lined wooden case. I really need to look into this, if for nothing else than to get the details and to admire it.
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (NMT5x)
I declare that I have known the applicant for three (3) years or more. I have read the information supplied by the applicant on this application. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I find it to be accurate and I know of no reason why, in the interest of safety of the applicant or any other person, the applicant should not be given a licence to possess and acquire firearms.
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Neither of my two references [one a cop] were contacted for any further questioning. The next section contains the questions you and your references swear to.
Maybe they'll give you an idea of what to discuss??
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:44 PM (ftFVW)
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Check to see if they could use an ammo donation perhaps?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (tT6L1)
(i) under the Criminal Code or the Youth Criminal Justice Act where violence was used, threatened or attempted;
(ii) involving the misuse, possession or storage of a firearm; or
(iii) involving trafficking or importing drugs or controlled substances?
16. b) Have you ever been subject to a peace bond, protection order or an order under section 810 of the Criminal Code?
16. c) Have you or any member of your household ever been prohibited from possessing any firearm?
16. d) Have you ever threatened or attempted suicide, or have you ever suffered from or been diagnosed or treated by a medical practitioner for: depression; alcohol, drug or substance abuse; behavioural problems; or emotional problems?
16. e) Do you know if you have ever been reported to the police or social services for violence, threatened or attempted violence, or other conflict in your home or elsewhere?
16. f) During the past two (2) years, have you experienced a divorce, a separation, a breakdown of a significant relationship, job loss or bankruptcy?
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (NMT5x)
If you can get a hold of Stinky's Daddy at the TX MoMe, he can tell you how to contact S&W's historian. You'll need to give S&W the serial number and model of the firearm. S&W can tell you (for a fee) when that revolver shipped and to who. If it was the Indiana State Police who purchased it, S&W will be able to tell you that.
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 07:46 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:46 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:47 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 22, 2024 07:47 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:45 PM (0XVad)
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Hmmmm. Interesting. I think this explains a number of things.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:47 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:40 PM (iWZpQ)
My dad was a competitive shooter and naturally reloaded his own. He loved shooting wadcutters. It's been 40 years now and I still kick myself for not learning to reload when he was around to mentor me.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 07:47 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: Skip at September 22, 2024 07:48 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 07:48 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:47 PM
Uh oh, something makes me think I will be assigned to policing brass at the MoMe.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:49 PM (0XVad)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUN THREAD AND ALL THE KNOWLEDGE YOU EXCHANGE FOR HAND TO HAND KNIFE WEILDING FELONS LIKE ME..I lived/worked in FL for 35 years . We considered a sharp Buck knife in the tool belt standard..Mr Weasel ROCKS MY WORLD. but not like ugly girl on Living Color...
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 07:50 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (/y8xj)
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Should be a great demonstration! Let's talk this week to iron out the details and range usage.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:50 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:21 PM
Easy peasy. Barely an inconvenience. Just complete this short quiz to determine your character.
1. Ginger or Mary Ann?
2. Onager or Trebuchet?
3. 9mm or .45 ACP?
4. Gaston Glock or John Moses Browning designed weapon?
5. (Bonus question) NZFrank's favorite beer?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 07:50 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:51 PM (ftFVW)
Got a very good deal on an "AR10" variant in .308. Used, no box or papers. Got it home from the dealer and discovered the bolt would not lock back.
Field stripped the rifle, found the bolt latch was in a bind, and it needed to be removed and adjusted.
Whereupon I discovered that the manufacturer used a funky little screw/pin to attach the bolt latch, which the previous owner had apparently lost, so he had substituted an AR15 roll pin, and driven it INTO A BLIND HOLE.
There's no easy way to get that pin out, at least with the handtools I have. Guess I'll order a few spare parts and haul everything to a well equipped gunsmith. In the meantime, I'll just have to count rounds and avoid going dry at an inopportune time.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM (VoAz3)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:49 PM (0XVad)
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Target Duty. And not the good kind.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Weasel
Sweeeet
*fistbump*
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:51 PM
I finally convinced one of my oldest and dearest Army friends to join us this year. She's been known to enjoy a good cigar. I'm sure she'll be joining us in the Kool Kids' smoking corner.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:53 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at September 22, 2024 07:53 PM (QFAo0)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:54 PM (I1GXe)
1 - Mary Ann
2 - Trebuchet
3 - .45 ACP
4 - JMB
5 - What ever is placed in his hand.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:49 PM (0XVad)
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Target Duty. And not the good kind.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM
"Hold out that pack of cigarettes..."
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM (Wnv9h)
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You're going to introduce someone you actually like to all these reprobates?
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing
That's a great idea, will check with them.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM (SmIq7)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:54 PM
Niiice...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM
"Hold out that pack of cigarettes..."
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Put this apple on your head...
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:56 PM (SmIq7)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:56 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM
She's One Of Us. Trust me on this.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:56 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM
(goes looking for level 4 armor and a John Wick kevlar suit)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:56 PM (0XVad)
Anyway, like a doofus, I forgot my range ap and, due to packing considerations, didn't have my log book either. No matter, took the Savage out to 400 yards, easily. Well, not easily, as the benches were low and the targets high and it's difficult for this old guy to really get down behind a rifle on a low bench. Anyhow, after 400 yards, I came down on the 10" plate at 300 yards and banged it hard pretty much dead center. Still amazes me to think 300 yards is pretty much a nothing shot with the Savage any more.
All I can say is, if I could shoot a 1,000 yards under those conditions, I'd be pulling in +95 every match it was so still. I also confirmed I'm running a 290 yard zero on the rifle. I'd have to adjust the zero stop to get it so it's not ridiculously high @ 100 yards, but, since I don't really shoot the rifle that close in any more, I'm somewhat hesitant. I may defer to Weaselsan and his wisdom on this matter.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 07:57 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Ben Had
Woot woot! TxMoMe is gonna be lit. Literally.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:57 PM (SmIq7)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 07:57 PM (SSuxC)
Narrator: It doesn’t.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 07:58 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM
I do not smoke, even if the end is near. Now if it was BBQ smoke..........
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:58 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 07:56 PM
Replaces with big pumpkin
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM (I1GXe)
Go ahead!
Guess!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM (uGpeQ)
Go ahead!
Guess!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM (uGpeQ)
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Umm, Ed L or NZ Frank? What do I win?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:00 PM (tT6L1)
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I look forward to acquiring more colorful bruises on my shoulder again this year!
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 08:01 PM (iZbyp)
Go ahead!
Guess!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM
Ed L ????
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:01 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 08:01 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:00 PM (tT6L1)
I don't have one of those.
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 08:02 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:02 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
So we can reenact the iconic scene from Freaks?
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 08:02 PM (SmIq7)
ScubaDude, you must be shitting me, "I can't write."
If you hadn't told me, I'd have never known.
This is where all the moderan voice-text tech that I regularly mock (for its spelchekedness) can really come in handy. When I had scouts who had to compose a cogent paragraph for a merit badge presentation, and they were stumped at the picnic table holding a pencil and pad, I'd have them tell it to me. And I'd furiously half-ass shorthand everything they talked out, not correcting a thing. Then I'd take out the likes and y'knows, and hand it back to the scout to copy in his own hand. As Flaubert said, they'd been speaking prose all their lives!
Bet you can character-reference better than a boy scout.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (zdLoL)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:04 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (uGpeQ)
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Jim New Sunk? Eromero?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:04 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 07:38 PM (/y8xj)
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Should be a great demonstration! Let's talk this week to iron out the details and range usage.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:50 PM (uGpeQ)
Americana in it highest/purest sense. just sayin... I could only hope to measure up. This is my hope with Jesus as well. and yes I am serious.. sheesh
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 08:04 PM (1P3tj)
Next week I will look to clean the guns I am bringing. And will think about how much of each caliber I will bring. Will not go crazy as I will be in Texas and I am sure there are one or two gun stores in the area. ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:05 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:05 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (tT6L1)
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That's how I read it! I think the rules say we get to decide on her nic!
Suggestions?
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:06 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:06 PM (7tvq4)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:03 PM (tT6L1)
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That's how I read it! I think the rules say we get to decide on her nic!
Suggestions?
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:06 PM
I see no possible way this ends badly...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:07 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:04 PM (I1GXe)
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BINGO!
Details next week.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:07 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:07 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 07:35 PM (I1GXe)
Second that!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 08:07 PM (oj/wz)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 08:08 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:07 PM
She will have no one to blame but you. :-p
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:08 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:08 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:08 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
So we can reenact the iconic scene from Freaks?
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 08:02 PM (SmIq7)
Pending Clive's approval
Posted by: Diddy's Done at September 22, 2024 08:09 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:09 PM (7tvq4)
Suggestions?
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:06 PM (uGpeQ)
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I think it depends on how well she shoots. If she's a good shot, "Your Highness" if not, then I think we have a bit more leeway.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: WillieBrown'sSide Piece at September 22, 2024 08:10 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: troyriser at September 22, 2024 08:10 PM (Vvljl)
RMBS Range Babe.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:08 PM (iWZpQ)
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Smelly Shelley is already taken, just fyi.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:10 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 22, 2024 07:43 PM (BpYfr)
The gun thread is a "don't miss" for me, in no small part because having attended the TX MoMee last year, I can put faces to many of the names. See you all in Corsicana!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 08:11 PM (oj/wz)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:09 PM
Do it! Seriously...she can handle a gun.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:11 PM (Wnv9h)
I haven't ordered any components yet but have almost settled on Hodgdon CFE Pistol for powder. Anyone have other recommendations for powder? I am also leaning towards 200 grain Cast Semi-Wadcutters but wonder if I shouldn't stay with 230 grain FMJs to start with. I'd appreciate thoughts from the more experienced reloaders.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen
Go to Hodgdon webpage and download all their load data for CFE.
the Lyman Reloading Manual is good book but doesn't go in depth in any one brand of powder or projectile.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:10 PM
Best brush up on your royal court etiquette, then.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (t/2Uw)
2 - Trebuchet
3 - .45 ACP
4 - JMB
5 - What ever is placed in his hand.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 07:55 PM
4/5, but since the question you missed was the bonus question, you are scored at 100%, and deemed worthy of a character recommendation.
I hit Post too quickly, and forgot one question. I'll put it here, so you can study for the future:
6. Best revolver caliber, .41 Magnum or .41 Magnum?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM
At your service.
-Benny Hill salute
Posted by: Diddy's Done at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (1P3tj)
Does this make me a watch philistine?
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: Skip at September 22, 2024 08:14 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (SSuxC)
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40-43mm is the sweet spot.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:15 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM
6 - Yes :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:15 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM
You people and your social lives....
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (jNAzB)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM (Wnv9h)
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"Your Highness RMBS Range Babe" has a ring to it, doesn't it?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM
One wonders how she will stack up against Spawn of lin-duh
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at September 22, 2024 07:53 PM (QFAo0)
I have no idea what you are talking about.
https://is.gd/oE8Kn6
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (d9fT1)
Go ahead!
Guess!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 07:59 PM
This wasn't another impulse purchase was it, Weasel?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM
Like us, her eyes are 29. Probably about as well as we do.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:18 PM (Wnv9h)
There's no easy way to get that pin out, at least with the handtools I have. Guess I'll order a few spare parts and haul everything to a well equipped gunsmith. In the meantime, I'll just have to count rounds and avoid going dry at an inopportune time.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 22, 2024 07:52 PM (VoAz3)
Yikes! Is the end of the roll pin flush with the blind hole, or does it stick out a little? Roll pins and slotted spring pins are made of hard spring steel, and drilling them is nigh-on impossible. If I were faced with that problem, I would try using my MIG welder to weld a washer to the stub of the pin, and use a slide hammer to draw it out. Not being able to see the pin in question, this may, of course, not be practical.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 08:18 PM (oj/wz)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:18 PM (mH6SG)
In relation to the Alabama shooting? I just sort of assumed it was gang related. The mayor has already blamed it on the guns.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 08:19 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:18 PM
Now that's just crazy talk.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:20 PM (Wnv9h)
Yowza!!!!! Look at that black beauty!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:20 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:20 PM (mH6SG)
Quick range report: Making some progress stopping the flinching with the P365. Biggest victory was finally figuring out how to move the slide and use the button to hold it back. (Previously never had the strength but finally figured out the correct hand placement) Had fun doing a zombie moving target practice with the buckmark and my EP9.
Posted by: Iris at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (n3DL0)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM (a3Q+t)
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No, actually a gift. It's been in WW's family since new. It's really nice!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (uGpeQ)
Sometimes you have to request specific data - in my experience the companies are great at responding to such requests. For example my standard powder for M1 30-06 loads now, TAC, had no relevant data in Western/Ramshot’s tables. Sent them an email, quickly received a full TAC/M1 data table from them.
Lyman’s a good manual - their 47th edition is my mainstay.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM
You people and your social lives....
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:16 PM
Have RMBS#7 dab a little Hoppe's#9 behind her ears and popliteal regions, and she'll be astounded at her popularity amongst the attendees.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:22 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Iris at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM
***
Hooray!
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 08:22 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (SSuxC)
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Good to know. I've got Hornady's manual. I'll be adding the Lyman manual.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:22 PM (tT6L1)
https://is.gd/oE8Kn6
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024
First thing I noticed was the 90 degree double mag rig.
Right.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:23 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:24 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
Don't forget the ball cap with ponytail.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 08:24 PM (SmIq7)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (I1GXe)
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I dunno - this seems like an RMBS self-inflicted wound.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:24 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (I1GXe)
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I dunno - this seems like an RMBS self-inflicted wound.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:24 PM (uGpeQ)
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And we're slapping a hot iron to it.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:25 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:25 PM (iWZpQ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Grim Rapper at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (CEzQx)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM
Brut! By Faberge...
Posted by: Eddie Murphy at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (a3Q+t)
Sex Panther
Posted by: 60% of the time, works every time at September 22, 2024 08:27 PM (QK4hQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:28 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:25 PM
And there are plenty of hot irons at this MoMe.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:28 PM (0XVad)
have no idea what you are talking about.
https://is.gd/oE8Kn6
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024
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Go IDF!!!!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:28 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 08:28 PM (21WHr)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM
You think you would have learned by now. LOL
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
Are you acquainted with Aramis cologne?
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM (SmIq7)
When in doubt, just go with soap.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM
And give up the surgical precision of the kitchen table nearby?
OTOH, if said groin's nickname was "Page", the shot could be a pager.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:29 PM
Duh...Moron.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM (I1GXe)
the Lyman Reloading Manual is good book but doesn't go in depth in any one brand of powder or projectile.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 22, 2024 08:12 PM (/lPRQ)
Good advice, thanks!
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Wednesday is bath and new underwear day.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM (uGpeQ)
1. Ginger or Mary Ann?
2. Onager or Trebuchet?
3. 9mm or .45 ACP?
4. Gaston Glock or John Moses Browning designed weapon?
5. (Bonus question) NZFrank's favorite beer?
Okay Dunkinthrax,
Mary Ann
Trebuchet
45
John Moses
COLD
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM (21WHr)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:32 PM (CKPDL)
Posted by: Iris at September 22, 2024 08:21 PM (n3DL0)
Knowing how the weapon functions and being able to operate it correctly has always made me feel more comfortable, and that usually translates to better shooting.
By the way, I shot five rounds of 90 grain frangible ammo through my 365 last weekend. I was was really surprised how soft shooting it was! No snap at all, and a real pleasure.
I don't know the ballistics (other than it was loaded to comparable 115 grain pressures), but if it performs well in gelatin I might switch to it as a self-defense round.
It's made by a small company in Wyoming.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 08:32 PM (d9fT1)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 08:28 PM (21WHr)
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Howdy Amigo!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:32 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM (I1GXe)
You see much care must be taken when your objective is to only wound your opponent. When taking the legal implications into consideration certain locations of your shot can get you an attempted murder charge, others can not.
Do your homework and do not run around all willy nilly shooting peoples balls off until Zombie Fred Thompson gives his green light.
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 08:33 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:34 PM (CKPDL)
Posted by: Duncanthrax"
Penguin Penguin Ice Blue Original Penguin Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4 Fl Oz
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 22, 2024 08:35 PM (vFG9F)
I don't want to over-simplify, but what about an itsy-bitsy EZ-Out? It kind of looks like a job for Mrs Professor Reynolds' broken screw extractor, and a really tight Vise-Grip.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (zdLoL)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM (I1GXe)
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Current SWAT training for LA is: two to the groin, then when the head comes down due to pain of the shot to the groin, one to the dome.
The thought being: with the prevalence of body armor, groin then head.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:13 PM (SSuxC)
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40-43mm is the sweet spot.
Posted by: Weasel
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(goes to see how big the Seiko 5's are.)
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism has failed you and your kids, patriarchy is the only thing that works at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (7h9jE)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:26 PM (I1GXe)
My step-sister always said you should hold low on the first shot because each subsequent shot is going to climb from recoil.
Posted by: Kindltot at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (D7oie)
Posted by: Diogenes at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (7stnK)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (21WHr)
CBD - from your post to my brain for my shooting improvement! - I've been using 115 grain. Maybe I should try 90??
Posted by: Iris at September 22, 2024 08:37 PM (n3DL0)
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 08:33 PM (1P3tj)
I could see a below-the-waist focus if engaging someone wearing military-grade body armor, but that isn't a self-defense scenario. That's...something else.
Posted by: troyriser at September 22, 2024 08:37 PM (Vvljl)
(goes to see how big the Seiko 5's are.)
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism has failed you and your kids, patriarchy is the only thing that works at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (7h9jE)
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My farm/range watch is a Seiko 5!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:38 PM (uGpeQ)
I would do it if I had that problem. Then I’d be able post about how I ruined a perfectly good lower.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:39 PM (sGMWA)
>>> ...will think about how much of each caliber I will bring.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:05 PM (0XVad)
Most underrated comment of the night...I love it. Ain't America a great country or what?
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 22, 2024 08:39 PM (NMT5x)
Congratulations on 6 years posting this thread Weasel. 6 years, damn, time does fly by. Back then I was a young 29 year old punk. Now that I am 29 years old I see how much I have learned here, and it is all good.
Thanks Weasel, looking forward to 6 more years.
Night all!! Talk to you all next week!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 22, 2024 08:39 PM (0XVad)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 08:40 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 08:43 PM (21WHr)
Posted by: Weasel
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They really are fantastic watches, and elegant but still masculine and mechanical enough to be sort of a gateway into nicer watches.
What's nuts is I just went to look up the model that I would give to friends and young men as a nice little present. They were $35-40 pre-COVID.
They're $200 now.
https://tinyurl.com/2yms6wbg
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism has failed you and your kids, patriarchy is the only thing that works at September 22, 2024 08:44 PM (7h9jE)
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:44 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: DBCooper at September 22, 2024 08:45 PM (y1Mvi)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:46 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:46 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: DBCooper at September 22, 2024 08:47 PM (y1Mvi)
Current SWAT training for LA is: two to the groin, then when the head comes down due to pain of the shot to the groin, one to the dome.
The thought being: with the prevalence of body armor, groin then head.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 22, 2024 08:36 PM (tT6L1)
This all cool and groovy until as a civilian you are standing in front of a judge. lmao
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 08:47 PM (1P3tj)
Thank you!
Really, thanks for all of the nice words and congratulations on six years of the GT, but it's really about thanks to all y'all. This is just my usual warped-humor b.s., which WW has long since grown tired, and you are very kind to show up each week. It means a lot to me to have a little place to go and discuss our mutual interests, and you being here and participating makes that possible.
Y'all are the best.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:47 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 08:48 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 22, 2024 08:48 PM (8gXYW)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:49 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Can one get an EZ Out tool small enough to enter a roll pin?
Relly small left hand threaded screw?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 22, 2024 08:49 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:30 PM
1st Wednesday of the month, or some other week?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:49 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:50 PM (uGpeQ)
I could see a below-the-waist focus if engaging someone wearing military-grade body armor, but that isn't a self-defense scenario. That's...something else.
Posted by: troyriser at September 22, 2024 08:37 PM (Vvljl
Inside leg artery shot is deemed as a kill shot in a court of law. Bust a cap in their azz....
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 08:50 PM (1P3tj)
Hopped on the KX500 and made a LOT of dust yesterday.
Posted by: DBCooper at September 22, 2024 08:50 PM (y1Mvi)
But, it shoots.
Sure is ugly, though!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at September 22, 2024 08:50 PM (kQgoX)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:49 PM (a3Q+t)
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Well...
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:51 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:51 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 22, 2024 08:51 PM (3rnQf)
Posted by: whig at September 22, 2024 08:52 PM (SI97o)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 08:48 PM
***
I respect ninja backhoe skills. Shoot me an email and I'll try to help make it work.
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 08:52 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 22, 2024 08:35 PM
Hmmm, that would be one way to have the range to myself for a while.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 08:53 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: troyrise
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Imagine living in a society where conditions have degraded to the point where it's expected that bad guys will be wearing plate carriers.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism has failed you and your kids, patriarchy is the only thing that works at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM (7h9jE)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM (uGpeQ)
Relly small left hand threaded screw?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 22, 2024 08:49 PM (/lPRQ)
Turning a roll pin doesn't get it out. No threads. Might loosen its grip to help on a straight pull. Ezy-Outs are very brittle, hard steel. If you snap one off in there, you have just compounded your problem. If you can weld a "handle" of some kind on the exposed end, you may be able to pull it out with a straight pull. This can be done even if broken off flush. You use a mask to prevent the weld wire from coming in contact with the parent part.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM (oj/wz)
C’mon, people. Be better.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM (sGMWA)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:55 PM (I1GXe)
80 years ago the last few days from Market Garden.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 22, 2024 08:56 PM (SSuxC)
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 08:57 PM (yRXSd)
I had a question for you and DThrax re 9 mm through that 1911.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:57 PM (sGMWA)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 08:58 PM (d9fT1)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:58 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism has failed you and your kids, patriarchy is the only thing that works at September 22, 2024 08:59 PM (7h9jE)
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If it's my ass is on the line you better believe I'm going for high-percentage shots.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:59 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Iris at September 22, 2024 08:59 PM (n3DL0)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 08:18 PM (oj/wz)
Pin is pretty much flush. And it is parallel to the bore, tight against the receiver wall, and 4 3/4 inches to clearance at the rear of the receiver, which means a tiny long drill bit. Getting a tiny E-Z Out into the interior of the pin won't be any fun either. Maybe I'll just have to learn to live with it.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 22, 2024 09:02 PM (VoAz3)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:59 PM (uGpeQ)
Yup!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 09:02 PM (d9fT1)
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 09:02 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 08:58 PM (I1GXe)
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My pleasure! Thank you!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:03 PM (uGpeQ)
reports out of Israel say they are pretty sure Sinwar is either wounded or dead in a missile strike.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 09:04 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 22, 2024 09:04 PM (nDTFN)
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 09:04 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:04 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 09:05 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 22, 2024 09:02 PM (VoAz3)
If the weapon will operate safely and reliably with the pin in there, just let it be.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 22, 2024 09:05 PM (oj/wz)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:06 PM (iZbyp)
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Great news! I love my P365, but there was a learning curve involved. Let me know if I can help at all.
And re your ammo question, I believe the 90 was frangible (we use that for steel shoot), not the 115 we normally use for shooting.
Posted by: Grateful at September 22, 2024 09:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 09:04 PM (t/2Uw)
Shin Bet doesn't think so...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 22, 2024 09:07 PM (d9fT1)
Be warned, though, next thing you know, your sons will be wanting to do some serious competition shooting. That way lies madness and an extra job to pay for stuff.
Blake, I hear you. Last year built up an AR in .223 wylde for precision - I need to try a 5-10 round group, jsut to make sure the errors weren't all working out in my favor, but had a 3 round group within about .5" - think it's a good build (my first). Plan is to try some high power matches with a little club at my range - they shoot at sized targets at 200 yds, so should be a good way to expand on the appleseed lessons.
Posted by: MD_Mike at September 22, 2024 09:07 PM (BouEL)
I'm assuming that the AR-10 in question is an Aero Precision* "enhanced" lower because I know they use that threaded pin. So I went and looked at mine. Bad news: drilling through is a no-go. There is a horizontal rib cast forward of the blind hole. Possible good news: there is fairly clear access to the hole from the rear. It's a damn tiny pin but if you could manage to thread it, maybe you could fashion the worlds' tiniest slide hammer from a long screw or piece of all-thread.
* As an aside, I know that's there's no actual standard for the AR-10 but Aero does a lot of "non-standard" stuff for no real improvement that I can tell.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 09:07 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
But is it not in blind threaded hole?
So if one could turn the pin counter clockwise it should back out.
Just a couple things I would try before trying to weld on the roll pin.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 22, 2024 09:07 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 08:52 PM (IQ6Gq)
Thanks, TRex. Ben Had has my particulars. She is welcome to share my email with you anytime.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:09 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 09:11 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 09:12 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)
Shin Bet doesn't think so...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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Is he answering his pager??
Posted by: andycanuck (CEzQx) at September 22, 2024 09:12 PM (CEzQx)
If 124 shoots better than 115, maybe 140 …
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 09:14 PM (aMmCr)
Posted by: Ed L
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Thanks, Ed. I now have 5 mags for this gun and will be on the lookout for more.
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:14 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:15 PM (uGpeQ)
If 124 shoots better than 115, maybe 140 …
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 09:14 PM (aMmCr)
I carry 135 gr JHPs in mine.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:16 PM (LHPAg)
C’mon, people. Be better.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM
We're past the Food Thread's 256.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:16 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 09:19 PM (I1GXe)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at September 22, 2024 09:19 PM (aPY1X)
If 124 shoots better than 115, maybe 140 …
Posted by: RI Red
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So far I have only run about 100 rounds of 124 gr through it, on Duncanthrax's advice. So I'm not sure. I'm planning to schlep the SA-35 to TX and you are more than welcome to try it out.
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:19 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:14 PM (iZbyp)
Aim Surplus has new 13 round magazines for $25 each and nickel plated 15 round magazines for $28 in stock right now.
Posted by: Ed L at September 22, 2024 09:20 PM (yRXSd)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at September 22, 2024 09:20 PM (aPY1X)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:54 PM
Pro tip for you introverts: Spit shine the toes of your shoes, so you can see the reflection of the person you're talking to without them knowing you're looking at them.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:20 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: at n in AK at September 22, 2024 09:21 PM (sRfrW)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at September 22, 2024 09:21 PM (aPY1X)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at September 22, 2024 09:20 PM (aPY1X)
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Let's just say you will see this material again.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:22 PM (uGpeQ)
Very manageable recoil, flat shooting to 50 yards, accurate as hell.
I'm a big fan of "middleweight" bullets in most chamberings. Given that there IS no "magic bullet", I'll go for VERSITILE, at least!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at September 22, 2024 09:22 PM (kQgoX)
Posted by: Ben Had at September 22, 2024 09:19 PM
You WANT Ace squeeling, squeaking, and wailing at Weasel on a Zoom call at 0700 hrs Eastern tomorrow morning?
He is an Honorary Texan, and deserves better.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:24 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 22, 2024 09:25 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 22, 2024 09:25 PM (sRfrW)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:26 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 22, 2024 09:27 PM (sRfrW)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 22, 2024 09:28 PM (nDTFN)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:26 PM
With auditory exclusion, you sometimes don't hear the shot, either.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:28 PM (a3Q+t)
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I thought about deleting his post and calling him a turd and an doodie-head and posting the GT last week, but somehow it just didn't feel right.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:29 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at September 22, 2024 09:28 PM (nDTFN)
I'm ashamed to admit this but the only carry option I have for my 686 is a nylon holster (swamp carry). I should get a nice leather rig for Sundays.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:33 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:29 PM
Good call. Although since bluebell had to bake a *second* birthday cake for us, so it would be fresh, you owe her *2* lunches. At a restaurant that has a dessert cart, from which you'll buy her whatever she wants. Take WW along, too. She deserves at least two desserts.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:33 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:36 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:33 PM
Yes. Yes, you should.
And some tasteful engraving on the 686. Maybe some gold inlays.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:36 PM (a3Q+t)
Thanks again Weasel for 6 years of excellence.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 22, 2024 09:36 PM (sWbnM)
I'll disagree, as far as this: You're right, insofar as the recoil being objectionable in and of itself, in the middle of an altercation. I'll differ though, that when said recoil becomes a direct interference to producing well aimed follow up shots, then the choice/combo of gun, fit, weight, loading (and yes, recoil) was not conducive to Best Results in a hostile encounter.
Buffalo Bore 300 gr. lead +P+ in .38 Special would be a LOUSY choice for my Taurus 85, Total Titanium, an eleven ounce revolver.
Love me some 200 gr or 185 gr., .45 ACP in the 1911 Commander, though!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at September 22, 2024 09:36 PM (kQgoX)
Posted by: Jim at September 22, 2024 09:36 PM
True, but sometimes ya gotta run what ya brung.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:38 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:40 PM (a3Q+t)
Dude, your sense of humor is one of the reasons I love this thread so much. I'm sure I speak for many others here.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 09:40 PM (mH6SG)
Posted by: Pat* at September 22, 2024 07:15 PM (3/KVg)
Congratulations!
It's been several years since the last one, but I've enjoyed every Appleseed event I've been too. If you were to attend the TX MoMee, Weasel could help you get out to 1,000 yards. Just saying...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 09:41 PM (FnneF)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 09:42 PM (aMmCr)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:40 PM (a3Q+t)
Like showing up without your glasses.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:42 PM (LHPAg)
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Good man. Come to class next week prepared to discuss. Thank you!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:44 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 09:38 PM (a3Q+t)
Which is what the Ruger Alaskan is for. When you absolutely, positively, need to carry Too Much Gun, but still be sure it's accurate, shootable and within reason, carryable.
(... want list: Ruger Alaskan, alloy frame, .41 Magnum)
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at September 22, 2024 09:45 PM (kQgoX)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 09:41 PM (FnneF)
Yes, Pat*. Show up at TxMoMe and meet Steck, Appleseed master.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:45 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 09:46 PM (aMmCr)
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Yes, Pat*. Show up at TxMoMe and meet Steck, Appleseed master.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:45 PM (LHPAg)
This too!!!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 09:46 PM (FnneF)
Posted by: Draki at September 22, 2024 09:46 PM (jX1l4)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 09:41 PM (FnneF)
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I think Steck is an Appleseed instructor, in addition to being a delightful 'ette!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:46 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: TRex at September 22, 2024 09:47 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 08:59 PM (uGpeQ)
The Blam Blam Rule . ok duly noted.
Thanks.
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at September 22, 2024 09:49 PM (1P3tj)
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:50 PM (LHPAg)
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High percentage being center mass!
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:51 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at September 22, 2024 09:51 PM (8cPKb)
HOWEVER, our host says, “Buy Ammo. “
I’ll add to that: “Buy Parts Kits.”
Especially AR platforms. Springs, pins, firing pins, etc. Sp*cy t*mes means you can’t order stuff.
Posted by: RI Red at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (aMmCr)
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Yep. Year #3 I believe. This is year 10 if you can believe it.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 22, 2024 09:53 PM (mH6SG)
Non-authoritative answer: my first MoMe was 2020 and I heard stories about "last year" so I think it must have been '19.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 09:53 PM (/y8xj)
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Absolutely agreed. We had a whole big discussion on that some time ago.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:54 PM (uGpeQ)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 09:54 PM (/y8xj)
Thanks as always, Weasel, for a great Gub Thread, and congrats for six outstanding years of Gub Threads!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 22, 2024 09:55 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: screaming in digital at September 22, 2024 09:56 PM (iZbyp)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 09:54 PM (/y8xj)
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We actually did some handgun shooting at Ben Had's suggestion in year #2.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:57 PM (uGpeQ)
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Yep. Year #3 I believe. This is year 10 if you can believe it.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (uGpeQ)
Lordy, this has been fun, ain't it?
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 09:58 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 22, 2024 10:00 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 10:00 PM (uGpeQ)
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Yep. Year #3 I believe. This is year 10 if you can believe it.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (uGpeQ)
2016 was the first so 10 is next year. I *think* it was year two that was the mud MoMee, but I do recall it was at Ben Had's place so it couldn't be any except II or III.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 10:01 PM (FnneF)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 10:02 PM (21WHr)
Posted by: Oddbob at September 22, 2024 10:03 PM (/y8xj)
Speaking of the Model 686, there is a Model 66 in the family that I need to keep an eye on. It's stamped with the Indiana State Police logo. Not sure if that was something they did to service guns or if that was a special edition.
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 22, 2024 07:24 PM (NMT5x)
Interesting. I have one stamped "Iowa State Patrol". I bought it from a dealer at a gun show who said he got it when the State Patrol converted from revolvers to autoloaders. He had half a dozen of so of them on the table, I picked out the nicest one of the bunch. He said they had been carried by plainsclothes investigators.
Posted by: BillyD at September 22, 2024 10:05 PM (Yt3ED)
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 09:52 PM (uGpeQ)
2016 was the first so 10 is next year. I *think* it was year two that was the mud MoMee, but I do recall it was at Ben Had's place so it couldn't be any except II or III.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 22, 2024 10:01 PM (FnneF)
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I guess I am getting ahead of myself! We should designate a TXMoMe Historian and Keeper of Records.
Posted by: Weasel at September 22, 2024 10:14 PM (RG6z4)
Posted by: Rancherbob at September 22, 2024 10:02 PM (21WHr)
I remember the one ton truck getting stuck. Fun times.
Posted by: Eromero at September 22, 2024 10:33 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: jeremiah at September 23, 2024 02:07 AM (1Qk/u)
What a story!
Posted by: m at September 23, 2024 05:09 AM (64Zez)
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