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Gun Thread: March 2nd Edition!
FUNdamentals A big part of shooting fundamentals is not killing yourself or blowing up your gun in the process of shooting, so let's take a minute to discuss squib loads. A squib is simply a condition where, after a round is fired, the bullet does not exit the barrel and creates a blockage. Bad things can happen if you don't notice and pull the trigger again. With me so far?
Guns of the Horde We all miss our departed, but never forgotten, pal Jesse in DC. Imagine my surprise and delight then the folloing showed up in the Ol' Gun Thread mailbox from Jesse's delightful 'ette and bride, Screaming in Digital!
SiD writes:
To remember Jesse in DC on the 3rd anniversary of his death (February 2, I'm sharing his 1911 with the Horde. The handwritten notes are Jesse's. I don't know where or how he acquired this pistol. The last entry on this page, although undated, is likely from fall 2021 after we took this pistol out to the Laramie Rifle Range and I shot it with considerable glee, enough to knock the front sight loose. I was curious about this 1911's history, and Ed L kindly obliged with some research from Edward Scott Meadows' Volume Two and Volume Three about US Military Semiautomatic Pistols from 1911-2012 (and a bit of informed speculation):
*** EdL's Notes: The frame was made by Ithaca. The initials "FJA" are those of Colonel Frank J. Atwood, the US Army Ordnance Corps' inspector for ordnance for the Rochester District, which covered the Ithaca factory. The serial number says it was delivered in January 1944 on the 14th, 17th, or the 19th. The shipments on the 14th and 19th went to the San Antonio Ordnance Depot. The shipment on the 17th went to the Benicia Ordnance Depot in Army Point, California. The slide is a replacement slide made by Colt between 1937 and 1943. The sights are National Match type sights added post-WWII. I [Ed] think they are from 1959. But I'm not sure if Jesse's 1911 got the full National Match treatment. The barrel has the part number consistent with National Match pistols used in military competitions. The replacement slide from Colt was probably made after mid 1941. Jesse's is parkerized. Before mid 1941, it would have been a bright commercial blue. From 1963 to 1968, the slides were specially made for the National Match competitions. That's why I think Jesse's pistol pre-dates 1963; the WWII Colt made spare slide would not have been used post 1962. The plastic grips are a later add. The National Match pistols had the GI plastic grips replaced with walnut grips. Parting out guns was (and unfortunately still is) a common practice back then. The type of rear sight on Jesse's pistol was first used in National Match guns starting in 1960 through 1966. The front sight is a replacement from the 1970s or 1980s. The original National Match front sight was triangular or trapezoidal in shape. The front strap appears to have had something attached to it originally but removed later. The 1957 and 1958 pistols had neoprene pads which shooters had the option to remove, thus exposing the treatment to the metal underneath to glue the neoprene on. Whoever used the pistol probably purchased it. Competitors at National Match events were allowed to buy the pistol they used after it was over. The Gun Control Act of 1968 put a halt to this practice. After that, most competition 1911s ended up in the scrap heap because the customization meant they were unfit for further military use. I'm speculating that the original purchaser could have been a repeat competitor at the National Matches. As the years went on, the pistol would have been modified to meet the changing standards for the pistols used in the competition. After his time as an active competitor ended (or when the pistol was sold off), the pistol underwent additional modifications and changes to the state Jesse found it when he bought the pistol.*** Many thanks to Ed L for shedding light on the history of one of my favorite firearms from Jesse's collection. Miss you Jesse!
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Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 07:00 PM (fwDg9)
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HOLA!!!! BOOM!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:00 PM (0XVad)
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bANG
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2025 07:00 PM (LHPAg)
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Hello, Weasel!
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 07:01 PM (AiJK3)
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Nice, Weasel, And thank you for the write up, SiD and EdL.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:03 PM (tT6L1)
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I have a whole collection of malfunction pics collected from people over the years (I use them as examples in basic classes). Some of them get pretty nasty, especially the squib/barrel blockage pics.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at March 02, 2025 07:03 PM (QdGJh)
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"On the Threshold of Space" has Professor Robinson in it, but not Will, Dr. Smith or the Robot.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 02, 2025 07:04 PM (CHHv1)
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Willowed
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250 Look at Weasel waiting until the deadline
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 06:55 PM (fwDg9)
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Little known fact:
It takes Weasel the same amount of time to write the Gun Thread as it does for him to cook his meals.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 06:59 PM (BpYfr)
Better question: Which takes Weasel longer, writing the Gun Thread, or enjoying a great cigar?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 02, 2025 07:01 PM (VNX3d)
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250 Look at Weasel waiting until the deadline
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 06:55 PM (fwDg9)
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Little known fact:
It takes Weasel the same amount of time to write the Gun Thread as it does for him to cook his meals.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 06:59 PM (BpYfr)
Better question: Which takes Weasel longer, writing the Gun Thread, or enjoying a great cigar?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 02, 2025 07:01 PM (VNX3d)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 02, 2025 07:05 PM (VNX3d)
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Here, and would have been earlier, but SiD/Jesse story grabbed me. Nice.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:06 PM (xpM9w)
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Are those microwave burritos done yet?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 07:06 PM (BpYfr)
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Hello party people, and Happy Texas Independence Day to all the TX horde members (both those born there and those who made it their home)
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 07:06 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Boston Police Commissioner Offers Condolences To Armed Attacker Shot By Cops "This is a pretty tragic incident, Cox said. 'We don't look for loss of life and our condolences go out to the family of the individual.'"
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"This is a pretty tragic incident,' Frank Hamer said. 'We don't look for loss of life and our condolences go out to the families of Bonnie and Clyde.'"
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"This is a pretty tragic incident,' Frank Hamer said. 'We don't look for loss of life and our condolences go out to the families of Bonnie and Clyde.'"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Soldier for the Persistence at March 02, 2025 07:07 PM (L/fGl)
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Damn, nice looking 1911 there SiD. And thanks EdL for the history behind the firearm.
That gun runs the fine line of being a display piece or a range gun every now and then.
That gun runs the fine line of being a display piece or a range gun every now and then.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:07 PM (0XVad)
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9 Here, and would have been earlier, but SiD/Jesse story grabbed me. Nice.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:06 PM
Unlike me, post first, read content later. :-p
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:06 PM
Unlike me, post first, read content later. :-p
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:08 PM (0XVad)
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Evening folks.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (W/lyH)
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Thanks for the provenance pointers, EdL!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (xpM9w)
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Beautiful 1911, screaming in digital. I let one similar, all Colt, get away from we last week. Saw it in my favorite shop, no price on it yet, I figured $2,000. Went back to get it, it was gone. For $1,250. It was pristine, must have come home with an Officer or NCO from WW II and never used again.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (LHPAg)
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Range report, One boar down and one other left to bleed out for the coyotes.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (mB6WH)
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Howdy, Weasel!
Howdy, Morons!
Our farm went from -7F to 78F in five days. All of the local animals and plants are going, "WTF?"
Time to start working at Idiot Acres. Lots of maintenance work, but also finishing off our gun range.
Several of my female family members are itching to go out and do some rootin', tootin', and shootin'!
Howdy, Morons!
Our farm went from -7F to 78F in five days. All of the local animals and plants are going, "WTF?"
Time to start working at Idiot Acres. Lots of maintenance work, but also finishing off our gun range.
Several of my female family members are itching to go out and do some rootin', tootin', and shootin'!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:11 PM (QfvaV)
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18 Range report, One boar down and one other left to bleed out for the coyotes.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
Now THAT'S a range report!! :-D
Hope all is good Ben
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
Now THAT'S a range report!! :-D
Hope all is good Ben
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:12 PM (0XVad)
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Unlike me, post first, read content later. :-p
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:08 PM (0XVad
Yeah, Scoobs. I’ve been noticing a lot of win, place and show by you.
Even during the work week!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:08 PM (0XVad
Yeah, Scoobs. I’ve been noticing a lot of win, place and show by you.
Even during the work week!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:12 PM (xpM9w)
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18 Range report, One boar down and one other left to bleed out for the coyotes.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
Howdy, Ben Had!
Nice shooting.
Are you going to put their heads on pikes ... as a message to the others?
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
Howdy, Ben Had!
Nice shooting.
Are you going to put their heads on pikes ... as a message to the others?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:13 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel, SiD and EdL.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:14 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Pillage Idiot, the bleeder will bring the message. How are ya?
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:15 PM (mB6WH)
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Range report, One boar down and one other left to bleed out for the coyotes.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (mB6WH)
Ben Had, showing us how it’s done.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (mB6WH)
Ben Had, showing us how it’s done.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:15 PM (xpM9w)
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22 Even during the work week!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:12 PM
Eventually there will no longer be a work week.
I am getting closer and closer to saying Eff it and pull the trigger and put the retirement papers in. Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:12 PM
Eventually there will no longer be a work week.
I am getting closer and closer to saying Eff it and pull the trigger and put the retirement papers in. Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (0XVad)
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Re the planet parade. I was just able to see Mercury, Venus and the thin crescent Moon to the West. Saturn was too low to see.
Look to the West right after sunset for those of you out West. It's too late now for those on the East coast.
Look to the West right after sunset for those of you out West. It's too late now for those on the East coast.
Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (w6EFb)
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Yay. Gun Thread.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (zy/h8)
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RI Red, life on the farm is good and filled with opportunity.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM (mB6WH)
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Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (0XVad)
It is, after all, a four letter word, Scoobs.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (0XVad)
It is, after all, a four letter word, Scoobs.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM (xpM9w)
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19 Time to start working at Idiot Acres. Lots of maintenance work, but also finishing off our gun range.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
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Good luck. Don't forget the moat and the anti-zombie defense measures.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM
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Good luck. Don't forget the moat and the anti-zombie defense measures.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM (Wnv9h)
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{{{SiD}}}
When I see newbies at the range being coached, I realize how lucky I was to have Jesse for my first teacher about all things gun.
When I see newbies at the range being coached, I realize how lucky I was to have Jesse for my first teacher about all things gun.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2025 07:18 PM (t/2Uw)
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So, range report: 500/1,000 yard match, timed. Hit to move, limited round count of 15. Idea was: Complete the 500 yard plate rack then move to 1,000 yards. None of us made it off the 500 yard rack because the wind was crazy. Even better, when came time for me to shoot, the wind shifted as I was lining up for my second target. The wind went from left to right to right to left in the space of about 30 seconds. It was crazy. Anyway, I wound up tied with another guy and we did a shoot off @ 500 yards at the dueling tree. Best of 5 shots. My competitor went first, and, darn him, proceeded to go 5 for 5. I cruised through the first three then held just a bit too much wind and hit the post. Darn. Second place.
Side note: I'm still happy I managed to hit the 2" plate @ 500 yards. Had I not run out of time, I might have managed to win outright and not go to the shoot off. Though, truth be told, the shoot off was fun.
Side note: I'm still happy I managed to hit the 2" plate @ 500 yards. Had I not run out of time, I might have managed to win outright and not go to the shoot off. Though, truth be told, the shoot off was fun.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:18 PM (tT6L1)
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Howdy!
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at March 02, 2025 07:18 PM (sAmhv)
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Pillage Idiot, the bleeder will bring the message.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:15 PM
This is the Way of the Moron.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:15 PM
This is the Way of the Moron.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:19 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 02, 2025 07:19 PM (l3YAf)
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Great range report, Ben. Keep the coyotes fed and perhaps neighborhood pets remain unscathed.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:20 PM (tT6L1)
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Ben,
What is your position on coyotes?
I have a buddy north of you (Bowie) that used to shoot them, but then one day he saw a coyote run past and snatch a piglet right from behind the sow and just keep running.
He hates the hog damage way worse than anything the coyotes do, and said he has never shot a coyote since that day.
I think the coyotes take some of my quail, pheasant, and a few weak fawns. However, I have also heard that they also take some pocket gophers. (I hate the gophers the most.)
I assume that as a horse person, you truly hate gophers. Therefore, would appreciate your 2 cents worth (and others) on culling coyotes.
[Assuming this is gub thread "adjacent" and I don't earn the Weasel hammer?]
What is your position on coyotes?
I have a buddy north of you (Bowie) that used to shoot them, but then one day he saw a coyote run past and snatch a piglet right from behind the sow and just keep running.
He hates the hog damage way worse than anything the coyotes do, and said he has never shot a coyote since that day.
I think the coyotes take some of my quail, pheasant, and a few weak fawns. However, I have also heard that they also take some pocket gophers. (I hate the gophers the most.)
I assume that as a horse person, you truly hate gophers. Therefore, would appreciate your 2 cents worth (and others) on culling coyotes.
[Assuming this is gub thread "adjacent" and I don't earn the Weasel hammer?]
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:21 PM (Q4Dc6)
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That gun runs the fine line of being a display piece or a range gun every now and then.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:07 PM (0XVad)
If I were to shoot it a lot, I'd replace the recoil and mainsprings at a minimum. Ideally, I'd also replace the slide. Although the WWII era slides can take more than the 6,000 rounds they were nominally rated for, the steel they're made of is still softer (and therefore, less durable) than modern 1911 slides today. Likely failure points for slides made pre-1947 are the area around the slide stop notch, the front end of the slide, and the area around the hole for the firing pin in the recoil plate behind the chamber. Cracking or metal deformation is an indicator of steel pushed past the breaking point.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:07 PM (0XVad)
If I were to shoot it a lot, I'd replace the recoil and mainsprings at a minimum. Ideally, I'd also replace the slide. Although the WWII era slides can take more than the 6,000 rounds they were nominally rated for, the steel they're made of is still softer (and therefore, less durable) than modern 1911 slides today. Likely failure points for slides made pre-1947 are the area around the slide stop notch, the front end of the slide, and the area around the hole for the firing pin in the recoil plate behind the chamber. Cracking or metal deformation is an indicator of steel pushed past the breaking point.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 07:21 PM (AiJK3)
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35 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:18 PM
Sounds like a fun day even though you were runner up.
Sounds like a fun day even though you were runner up.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:22 PM (0XVad)
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Shooting for Survival!
Filmed in D.C. and my hometown of Alexandria, VA acrosss the river.
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Heh! It looks,,,, different now
Filmed in D.C. and my hometown of Alexandria, VA acrosss the river.
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Heh! It looks,,,, different now
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at March 02, 2025 07:24 PM (sAmhv)
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Good luck. Don't forget the moat and the anti-zombie defense measures.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM
I was planning on largemouth bass with fricking laser beams on their heads.
Kind of a "dual use" deal.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:17 PM
I was planning on largemouth bass with fricking laser beams on their heads.
Kind of a "dual use" deal.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:24 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Nice, blake.
Our Long Range is shut down for the moment (and that’s a whole nuther story), has a couple of feet of snow on the access road, and was in negative numbers again today.
So I got out my old 10-22 and shot 200 and 300 yard steel to try to keep in the game. I had forgotten how much fun plinking with that rifle is.
Our Long Range is shut down for the moment (and that’s a whole nuther story), has a couple of feet of snow on the access road, and was in negative numbers again today.
So I got out my old 10-22 and shot 200 and 300 yard steel to try to keep in the game. I had forgotten how much fun plinking with that rifle is.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (xpM9w)
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Being as it's Texas Independence Day, a fact that Weasel, as an Honorary Texan did not make a big deal of in the content, so as not to make any non-Texans present hold their non-Texanhood cheap, I must rise to dispel certain foul aspersions that are coagulating.
Weasel spends far more than two minutes assembling the content for which we gather here each Sunday Evening. But it is not just the time assembling and curating content, indeed that is minor compared to the anxiety that begins to build for him on Tuesday.
Every week, the thought is with him constantly - "Will this week's content generate enough comments to beat the lowly Food Thread, and spare me the dreaded 0700 hrs EST (soon to be EDT) Zoom call from Ace, with his whining, threats, and non-stop caterwailing?"
Can you imagine living with that for most of a week, every week?
And we let Weasel down, last week. Bigly. And yet, here he is, delivering yet another fine Gun Thread, with nary a whimper of complaint. Doing his duty. Manfully, as a true Texan does.
So, ask yourselves: Are we going to let him down for a second week?
#BeBetter
Weasel spends far more than two minutes assembling the content for which we gather here each Sunday Evening. But it is not just the time assembling and curating content, indeed that is minor compared to the anxiety that begins to build for him on Tuesday.
Every week, the thought is with him constantly - "Will this week's content generate enough comments to beat the lowly Food Thread, and spare me the dreaded 0700 hrs EST (soon to be EDT) Zoom call from Ace, with his whining, threats, and non-stop caterwailing?"
Can you imagine living with that for most of a week, every week?
And we let Weasel down, last week. Bigly. And yet, here he is, delivering yet another fine Gun Thread, with nary a whimper of complaint. Doing his duty. Manfully, as a true Texan does.
So, ask yourselves: Are we going to let him down for a second week?
#BeBetter
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (a3Q+t)
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Top 50 ish?
No shooting just puttering and some gun cleaning from last week’s camping trip.
Thanks as always Weasel and a very heartfelt have a wonderful week to the GunHorde.
No shooting just puttering and some gun cleaning from last week’s camping trip.
Thanks as always Weasel and a very heartfelt have a wonderful week to the GunHorde.
Posted by: Coelacanth at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (8Oq+G)
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Today I took the opportunity of the relapse of the cold (somebody couldn't shoot that fricking groundhog?) to do a little cleanup of the laager.
Because, ahem, I had one pistola that was...unaccounted for. I knew it had to be somewhere. Wasn't stashed under the seat of one of the fleet here at casa blaster. Wasn't in any of the small safes or storage areas.
So I emptied out the big cabinet and found it in a corner - it's a Keltec PF9 so it isn't a lot of value - but it really bothered me having a missing gun.
Inventory has grown beyond organized storage capacity. I need to do some planning here.
Because, ahem, I had one pistola that was...unaccounted for. I knew it had to be somewhere. Wasn't stashed under the seat of one of the fleet here at casa blaster. Wasn't in any of the small safes or storage areas.
So I emptied out the big cabinet and found it in a corner - it's a Keltec PF9 so it isn't a lot of value - but it really bothered me having a missing gun.
Inventory has grown beyond organized storage capacity. I need to do some planning here.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (QfvaV)
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Sounds like a fun day even though you were runner up.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:22 PM (0XVad)
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Yes, it was. Guy I was shooting against did a fine job.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:22 PM (0XVad)
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Yes, it was. Guy I was shooting against did a fine job.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (tT6L1)
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What is your position on coyotes?
Pillage Idiot, my position is usually prone and I give them a slight lead.
Pillage Idiot, my position is usually prone and I give them a slight lead.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:26 PM (xpM9w)
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Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:26 PM (Wnv9h)
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*shakes fist at Red*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)
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Pillage Idiot, I have taken a few coyotes that encroached too close to the barn simply because I don't want them hurting my dogs. There is a cycle here. The pigs come and the coyotes hunt them. The pigs move on and the coyotes follow them.
What I saw last night was several sows ready to drop piglets. I will hold off until I see some 50 to 75lb piglets.
Don't like pigs or coyotes
What I saw last night was several sows ready to drop piglets. I will hold off until I see some 50 to 75lb piglets.
Don't like pigs or coyotes
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM (mB6WH)
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I am getting closer and closer to saying Eff it and pull the trigger and put the retirement papers in. Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM
I feel for you Scoobs!
I have reached the same point, but the retirement account is pretty thin right now.
I am thinking maybe it is time for a job change for me?
Any chance you can move sideways if you still need a few more years of salary if you could find a different pasture, even if it wasn't necessarily greener?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM
I feel for you Scoobs!
I have reached the same point, but the retirement account is pretty thin right now.
I am thinking maybe it is time for a job change for me?
Any chance you can move sideways if you still need a few more years of salary if you could find a different pasture, even if it wasn't necessarily greener?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM (Q4Dc6)
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In the spirit of Texas Independence Day, the Hobby Thread yesterday included a photo of the famous "Come and Take it!" canon. A canon is a large sized gub so I figure we're still on topic. You're welcome.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Note in the video the guy unloaded and first checked from the breech end of the gun.
One other thing I noticed is he did NOT immediately drop the mag. That would have been part of my immediate "Could be a squib load" routine. Get any further ammunition out of the magazine immediately.
I do understand the waiting for the round to cook off. Don't yank that slide back and possibly give that round somewhere to expand (if it's a slow, weird burn instead of a straight squib) other than where it's supposed to.
The guy in the second video did something I thought interesting given how much care the guy in the first video took: he holstered the gun after he cleared the chamber. I don't think it's a bad thing, but my first impulse was "Don't do that!" just because you're putting that gun back alongside your leg. But, if all you've got is a bullet stuck in the barrel, you're not going to shoot yourself at that point.
One other thing I noticed is he did NOT immediately drop the mag. That would have been part of my immediate "Could be a squib load" routine. Get any further ammunition out of the magazine immediately.
I do understand the waiting for the round to cook off. Don't yank that slide back and possibly give that round somewhere to expand (if it's a slow, weird burn instead of a straight squib) other than where it's supposed to.
The guy in the second video did something I thought interesting given how much care the guy in the first video took: he holstered the gun after he cleared the chamber. I don't think it's a bad thing, but my first impulse was "Don't do that!" just because you're putting that gun back alongside your leg. But, if all you've got is a bullet stuck in the barrel, you're not going to shoot yourself at that point.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:28 PM (zy/h8)
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Thanks for the provenance pointers, EdL!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (xpM9w)
If you're interested in the subject, get Joe Poyer's book about 1911s. It's still in print and runs about $35-40 on Amazon. The volumes by Meadows and Clawson about the subject are now out of print. Be prepared to pay nosebleed prices and beyond for them, especially Clawson's books. As the gold standard for M1911 history and details about the guns themselves, Clawson's book now run well over $1,000 for his "big book" about M1911s and M1911A1s.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:09 PM (xpM9w)
If you're interested in the subject, get Joe Poyer's book about 1911s. It's still in print and runs about $35-40 on Amazon. The volumes by Meadows and Clawson about the subject are now out of print. Be prepared to pay nosebleed prices and beyond for them, especially Clawson's books. As the gold standard for M1911 history and details about the guns themselves, Clawson's book now run well over $1,000 for his "big book" about M1911s and M1911A1s.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 07:28 PM (AiJK3)
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Also, on squibs. My malfunctions, so far, have all been magazines going SPROING! or KABLOOEY! Those kind of let you know right away what is going on. No need to wait on clearing the weapon - it just cleared itself!
Oy vey.
Oy vey.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:29 PM (zy/h8)
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For what it's worth, I plan to work until the week of the MoMe, call it a career and retire.
I think it's an appropriate way to time things.
I think it's an appropriate way to time things.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:30 PM (tT6L1)
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50 What is your position on coyotes?
Pillage Idiot, my position is usually prone and I give them a slight lead.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:26 PM
Excellent plan!
My only question: How do I tape the aspirins to their heads first?
Pillage Idiot, my position is usually prone and I give them a slight lead.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:26 PM
Excellent plan!
My only question: How do I tape the aspirins to their heads first?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:31 PM (Q4Dc6)
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RMBS, ya gotta declare the range hot before you shoot for the 50!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:31 PM (xpM9w)
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blake, MoMe X with birthday and retirement celebrations. Can't wait for my hug.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:32 PM (mB6WH)
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Finally back to the range today, and it was far more crowded than it used to be.
My takeaway is that I need to return to twice a week sessions. Today wasn't horrible, but it wasn't as crisp as I was hoping. Changed my target to a 3 inch, and started informally timing my shots. Had some really good mags, and then there were ones that I'd prefer were shot by someone else. So, back to twice a week and hopefully next week's report will be better.
My takeaway is that I need to return to twice a week sessions. Today wasn't horrible, but it wasn't as crisp as I was hoping. Changed my target to a 3 inch, and started informally timing my shots. Had some really good mags, and then there were ones that I'd prefer were shot by someone else. So, back to twice a week and hopefully next week's report will be better.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 07:32 PM (IQ6Gq)
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nd range babes are most definitely not impressed when your shit explodes and you're standing there crying and bleeding all over the place.
Did you forget the range babe-impressedness watch-size factor?
Did you forget the range babe-impressedness watch-size factor?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:33 PM (a3Q+t)
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Thank you for providing that info on Jesse's gun, SiD.
He was a special guy for a special girl.
He was a special guy for a special girl.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (zy/h8)
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Dad is 92 and the family was going through his things in advance of moving him to assisted living.
I was going through his home made tool stand which had been built and handed down to him by his dad.
In the bottom drawer I found a .22 cal Iver Johnson Super shot Sealed 8.
He told me it was given to him by his Uncle in the mid 30's
It has a blue finish and is in good+ condition.
Not worth a whole lot, around $200-250 but it's a cool part of family history.
I was going through his home made tool stand which had been built and handed down to him by his dad.
In the bottom drawer I found a .22 cal Iver Johnson Super shot Sealed 8.
He told me it was given to him by his Uncle in the mid 30's
It has a blue finish and is in good+ condition.
Not worth a whole lot, around $200-250 but it's a cool part of family history.
Posted by: Dan at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (W2EWw)
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54 Any chance you can move sideways if you still need a few more years of salary if you could find a different pasture, even if it wasn't necessarily greener?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM
No. At my age and working in the financial industry it would be difficult to get another job especially when I hit 65 in less 2.5 years.
Looking to the day I move down to Florida and start enjoying life.
Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM
No. At my age and working in the financial industry it would be difficult to get another job especially when I hit 65 in less 2.5 years.
Looking to the day I move down to Florida and start enjoying life.
Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (0XVad)
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What I saw last night was several sows ready to drop piglets. I will hold off until I see some 50 to 75lb piglets.
Don't like pigs or coyotes
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM
Wow, sounds like your pig cycle went very quickly from zero to plague!
Don't like pigs or coyotes
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM
Wow, sounds like your pig cycle went very quickly from zero to plague!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (Q4Dc6)
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RMBS, ya gotta declare the range hot before you shoot for the 50!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:31 PM
*hangs head in shame*
I have brought shame on the House of Lex.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:31 PM
*hangs head in shame*
I have brought shame on the House of Lex.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (Wnv9h)
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Apropos organized storage, I need to address ammunition. We have a good bit, but I need to keep better track of inventory. AND - I have built up a collection of mismatched storage cans that do not all stack on each other. After getting a decent estimate of our on-hand (and planned) I think I am going to spring for a set of MTM or the like crate/can combos to keep things organized and maintain a good count of what we have.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM (QfvaV)
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Howdy, Horde!
I got to do some shooting this weekend in between a DIY emergency plumbing job, which I swore years ago never again to attempt, but needs must.
Anyway, used the Combat Commander to test some 200-grain plated .45 ACP SWCs that I loaded. Very pleased with the results. Then I shot .38 Special 148 grain plated WCs and 125 grain plated flat points with the Model 19. Damn, I love that gun!
All three bullets came from Berry's Bullets. Highly recommended.
I got to do some shooting this weekend in between a DIY emergency plumbing job, which I swore years ago never again to attempt, but needs must.
Anyway, used the Combat Commander to test some 200-grain plated .45 ACP SWCs that I loaded. Very pleased with the results. Then I shot .38 Special 148 grain plated WCs and 125 grain plated flat points with the Model 19. Damn, I love that gun!
All three bullets came from Berry's Bullets. Highly recommended.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM (+NPB5)
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But, if all you've got is a bullet stuck in the barrel, you're not going to shoot yourself at that point.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:28 PM
Well, what about your eye?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:28 PM
Well, what about your eye?
Posted by: Ralphie's Teacher at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (a3Q+t)
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (l3YAf)
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55 Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:27 PM
I saw that picture you posted TRex. Next time I visit Texas (aside from the upcoming MoMe) I would like to see that cannon behind "Come And Take It".
I saw that picture you posted TRex. Next time I visit Texas (aside from the upcoming MoMe) I would like to see that cannon behind "Come And Take It".
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (0XVad)
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RMBS, if you talk to Range Babe please tell her Hello and always hugs to your Mom.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (mB6WH)
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Our Long Range is shut down for the moment (and that’s a whole nuther story), has a couple of feet of snow on the access road, and was in negative numbers again today.
So I got out my old 10-22 and shot 200 and 300 yard steel to try to keep in the game. I had forgotten how much fun plinking with that rifle is.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (xpM9w)
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Shooting steel makes that special sound which makes one smile. Sounds like a good time to me.
So I got out my old 10-22 and shot 200 and 300 yard steel to try to keep in the game. I had forgotten how much fun plinking with that rifle is.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:25 PM (xpM9w)
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Shooting steel makes that special sound which makes one smile. Sounds like a good time to me.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:37 PM (tT6L1)
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Ben Had, you're on.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (tT6L1)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
I believe that as soon as you can show a valid Florida ID, your are good to purchase.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
I believe that as soon as you can show a valid Florida ID, your are good to purchase.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
I believe that as soon as you can show a valid Florida ID, your are good to purchase.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
I believe that as soon as you can show a valid Florida ID, your are good to purchase.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Jim SND, if you are just lurking, love ya and continued prayers.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (mB6WH)
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I think a visit to the Alamo is a citizenship requirement.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (xpM9w)
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Horde question: my local Ace hardware sells used guns. He has a Taurus 44 magnum. I want a cheap common caliber gun to learn the basics.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
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RMBS, if you talk to Range Babe please tell her Hello and always hugs to your Mom.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM
Will do. We were just talking about the NoVaMoMe at lunch, and looking forward to TX.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM
Will do. We were just talking about the NoVaMoMe at lunch, and looking forward to TX.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:39 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:39 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Horde question: my local Ace hardware sells used guns. He has a Taurus 44 magnum. I want a cheap common caliber gun to learn the basics.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
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I do not recommend a 44 magnum for learning the basics. The recoil and heft of a 44 Magnum precludes a good learning experience.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
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I do not recommend a 44 magnum for learning the basics. The recoil and heft of a 44 Magnum precludes a good learning experience.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (tT6L1)
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Evening, Gun Folk,
I can't normally chime in on the late evening threads because I have school the next day, but when I can it's fun. Amazing and sort of scary how much Leonard Nimoy looks like Lee Oswald in a bunch of the HP scenes. This episode would have been from 1957 or '58, a good ten years before Trek, but only about 5-6 before LHO made himself infamous.
I can't normally chime in on the late evening threads because I have school the next day, but when I can it's fun. Amazing and sort of scary how much Leonard Nimoy looks like Lee Oswald in a bunch of the HP scenes. This episode would have been from 1957 or '58, a good ten years before Trek, but only about 5-6 before LHO made himself infamous.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (omVj0)
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Nice to get back to the range today. In ONT-speak, I was whelmed. Not overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Just whelmed. Took a little while to find a groove - far too long. Once there, I managed to shred the center of the target with a few magazines. Then everything looked like a blind drunk spraying grapeshot. Its all in the grip, so at least I know the weak point.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Pillage Idiot, it was just a stutter.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (mB6WH)
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Gub!
Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 02, 2025 07:41 PM (mH6SG)
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80 Jim SND, if you are just lurking, love ya and continued prayers.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
Dittoes what Ben Had said!
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
Dittoes what Ben Had said!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:41 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Hmm, Weasel must be doing taxes.
Let’s party!
Let’s party!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:41 PM (xpM9w)
Posted by: Iris at March 02, 2025 07:41 PM (bOJ2I)
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Shot a SMLE quite a bit as a kid. A friend's family had one. For some reason we always called it a "British .303" rather than ".303 British".
The reason it got a lot of use is that his folks allowed him to shoot any of the family guns, IF he replaced any ammo that got used up.
That's why we often took that one out. At that time .303 British was dirt-cheap compared to .30-'06 or .30-30. I don't know why that was for sure, but I conjecture that the Brits, no longer needing it to maintain their now non-existent empire, had surplussed metric fucktons of it.
The reason it got a lot of use is that his folks allowed him to shoot any of the family guns, IF he replaced any ammo that got used up.
That's why we often took that one out. At that time .303 British was dirt-cheap compared to .30-'06 or .30-30. I don't know why that was for sure, but I conjecture that the Brits, no longer needing it to maintain their now non-existent empire, had surplussed metric fucktons of it.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 02, 2025 07:42 PM (W5ArC)
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AOP and I plan on a little desert trip tomorrow for asome trigger time. Need to figure out what I’m going to take.
Posted by: The Osprey at March 02, 2025 07:42 PM (+2I7p)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:42 PM (Wnv9h)
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Once there, I managed to shred the center of the target with a few magazines. Then everything looked like a blind drunk spraying grapeshot. Its all in the grip, so at least I know the weak point.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Excellent, then.
Though, I feel for you, what with the form suddenly deciding to go away. Been there.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Excellent, then.
Though, I feel for you, what with the form suddenly deciding to go away. Been there.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:42 PM (tT6L1)
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Jim SND, if you are just lurking, love ya and continued prayers.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
^^^ What Ben Had said. Prayers continuing.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
^^^ What Ben Had said. Prayers continuing.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:43 PM (Wnv9h)
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I attribute grip control to years of pounding on steel on an anvil.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:43 PM (mB6WH)
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In Shooting for Survival at 9:04, thug has a mini14, a cotton shirt ain’t much defense. Things have come s long way since. Law enforcement tactics have pretty much left revolvers behind.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2025 07:44 PM (LHPAg)
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84 My computer had a hang-fire!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:39 PM
Hope you showed proper safety techniques such as putting down the mouse with the pointer in a safe direction. ;-)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:39 PM
Hope you showed proper safety techniques such as putting down the mouse with the pointer in a safe direction. ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM (0XVad)
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Once there, I managed to shred the center of the target with a few magazines.
TRex, I find that bullets do a better job.
TRex, I find that bullets do a better job.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM (xpM9w)
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Squib story:
Took the K-38 Combat Masterpiece to the range for a Revolver Day.
Using reloaded bulk ammo, everything ran fine until the cylinder wouldn't index (rotate). Upon inspection, the bullet was stuck between the cylinder and the forcing cone. At the indoor range, I notified the RSO and after a brief evaluation a dowel was used to tap the bullet back to the cylinder. Once opened, the cylinder was cleared.
Took the K-38 Combat Masterpiece to the range for a Revolver Day.
Using reloaded bulk ammo, everything ran fine until the cylinder wouldn't index (rotate). Upon inspection, the bullet was stuck between the cylinder and the forcing cone. At the indoor range, I notified the RSO and after a brief evaluation a dowel was used to tap the bullet back to the cylinder. Once opened, the cylinder was cleared.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM (Jo4AD)
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I do not recommend a 44 magnum for learning the basics. The recoil and heft of a 44 Magnum precludes a good learning experience.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM
My favorite local gun seller also sells guns on consignment for people.
I occasionally browse that section of his website.
After a few visits, I did notice that the majority of the consignment handguns definitely fall into the range of "snappy" to "downright painful" to shoot.
You might get a good deal on that gun if it has a low round count. However, I agree with blake, that is the opposite of a good learning gun.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:40 PM
My favorite local gun seller also sells guns on consignment for people.
I occasionally browse that section of his website.
After a few visits, I did notice that the majority of the consignment handguns definitely fall into the range of "snappy" to "downright painful" to shoot.
You might get a good deal on that gun if it has a low round count. However, I agree with blake, that is the opposite of a good learning gun.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:46 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
1. Move to Texas, establish residence address.
2. Obtain Texas DL.
3. Purchase firearm, assuming you are of age for particular firearm.
Don't remember or care about Commiefornia anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM
1. Move to Texas, establish residence address.
2. Obtain Texas DL.
3. Purchase firearm, assuming you are of age for particular firearm.
Don't remember or care about Commiefornia anymore.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:46 PM (a3Q+t)
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I believe that as soon as you can show a valid Florida ID, your are good to purchase.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (Q4Dc6)
IANAL, but I would tend to agree. States generally can’t create second-class citizens, so if you’re a resident of a state you get all the rights, privileges and obligations of being a resident.
I’d also imagine Florida would be pretty gun-friendly. I’ve bought guns in blue states as a new resident as soon as I had my permit, and in red states as soon as I had my driver’s license.
However, IANAL.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (Q4Dc6)
IANAL, but I would tend to agree. States generally can’t create second-class citizens, so if you’re a resident of a state you get all the rights, privileges and obligations of being a resident.
I’d also imagine Florida would be pretty gun-friendly. I’ve bought guns in blue states as a new resident as soon as I had my permit, and in red states as soon as I had my driver’s license.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 02, 2025 07:47 PM (l3YAf)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:47 PM (Q4Dc6)
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Damn. Squib is good with a garlic - wine marinade.
May I be the first to say buy better ammo?
*ducks*
May I be the first to say buy better ammo?
*ducks*
Posted by: Rev Wishbone at March 02, 2025 07:47 PM (fY84s)
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TRex, I find that bullets do a better job.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM
But if you were to soak the magazines, form the pulp into a ball, let it dry, and then launch at high velocity, you might take out a good chunk of the target. Or not. I have no idea.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM
But if you were to soak the magazines, form the pulp into a ball, let it dry, and then launch at high velocity, you might take out a good chunk of the target. Or not. I have no idea.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 07:47 PM (Wnv9h)
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104 Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:46 PM
I would follow your advice but there is a problem, I am looking to move to Florida. ;-)
I would follow your advice but there is a problem, I am looking to move to Florida. ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:49 PM (0XVad)
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OK, we are past 100! I have a Minor Announcement and didn’t want to step all over Weasel’s GT.
If one were to go to the home page and look at Bloggers in Arms, one might notice a new addition.
*buffs nails*
Right at the top.
If one were to go to the home page and look at Bloggers in Arms, one might notice a new addition.
*buffs nails*
Right at the top.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:49 PM (xpM9w)
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There is a lonely John Deere tractor sitting at Weasel Acres.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM (mB6WH)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
I don't recall ever being asked but I do know that an FFL can not accept an ID that does not match your actual current address. If there was any time requirement, it would vary by state.
I don't recall ever being asked but I do know that an FFL can not accept an ID that does not match your actual current address. If there was any time requirement, it would vary by state.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM (/y8xj)
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The Squirrel is busting balls and cooking squib.
Posted by: Rev Wishbone at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM (fY84s)
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RI Red, nicely done on the blog.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:51 PM (mB6WH)
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Squib/squab, just a vowel right?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 07:53 PM (Jo4AD)
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Echoing Ben, Jim, if you're around, you remain in my prayers.
I need to wander.
Thanks again everyone and especially our esteemed host, Weasel!
And, congrats to RI Red.
I need to wander.
Thanks again everyone and especially our esteemed host, Weasel!
And, congrats to RI Red.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at March 02, 2025 07:54 PM (tT6L1)
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Since the Shooting For Survival is an FBI film, I assumed the first bit of advice would be "Shoot the guy who can rat you out first."
As far as ricochets to hit the guy sticking his head out from the corner... why not just shoot the guy. Always easier to make a straight billiard shot than one that has to hit a bank or another ball first.
On that note, I hate the shoot-duck thing in movies/tv. I've always thought "Don't duck. Shoot then wait for him to poke his head out." Or, better yet, say, "Click!" and then wait for him to poke his head out because he thinks you're out of ammo.
Also, that Alexandria cop.... I think I drive down that street from my motel to go to the MoMe!
Lastly, glad they showed the Combat Retention Position!
As far as ricochets to hit the guy sticking his head out from the corner... why not just shoot the guy. Always easier to make a straight billiard shot than one that has to hit a bank or another ball first.
On that note, I hate the shoot-duck thing in movies/tv. I've always thought "Don't duck. Shoot then wait for him to poke his head out." Or, better yet, say, "Click!" and then wait for him to poke his head out because he thinks you're out of ammo.
Also, that Alexandria cop.... I think I drive down that street from my motel to go to the MoMe!
Lastly, glad they showed the Combat Retention Position!
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:54 PM (zy/h8)
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RI Red, nice looking blog!!! Going to have to bookmark it.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:55 PM (0XVad)
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Thanks, BH. It keeps me out of trouble now that I’m “Mostly Retired”.
It also lets me post Weasel-rejected articles that go way down rabbit holes ‘n stuff. 🤓
It also lets me post Weasel-rejected articles that go way down rabbit holes ‘n stuff. 🤓
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:55 PM (xpM9w)
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227Fed Mag is the caliber I am considering. I don't remember off hand what others he has. I should probably make a list.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:55 PM (RBD82)
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If one were to go to the home page and look at Bloggers in Arms, one might notice a new addition.
I saw that after CBD mentioned it a couple of days ago. In the pic from 02/12, what is the square-ish device mounted above the scope?
I saw that after CBD mentioned it a couple of days ago. In the pic from 02/12, what is the square-ish device mounted above the scope?
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:56 PM (/y8xj)
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I don't recall ever being asked but I do know that an FFL can not accept an ID that does not match your actual current address. If there was any time requirement, it would vary by state.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM (/y8xj)
Huh. My state doesn’t issue a new ID when you change your address. It’s very annoying.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM (/y8xj)
Huh. My state doesn’t issue a new ID when you change your address. It’s very annoying.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 02, 2025 07:56 PM (l3YAf)
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Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (RBD82)
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It's Spock being irrational! Radioactivity brings on Pon Farr!
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (zy/h8)
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Horde question: my local Ace hardware sells used guns. He has a Taurus 44 magnum. I want a cheap common caliber gun to learn the basics.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
.44 Magnum is most likely suboptimal for learning, for reasons cited above, and ammo cost. There are still some decent police turn-in S&W revolvers in .38/.357 at good prices around, as well as various 9mm semis. 9mm is probably going to be the cheapest ammo. For learning, what you want is practice, practice, practice, always, always, always focusing on the fundamentals, as someone here preaches. Outside of .22, a .38/.357 or 9mm is the way to go if beginning.
As for Taurus, I know some folks who like and have had good experiences with them. I know more, including every gunsmith I know, who don't. My impression is that their quality is spotty. If you get a good one, you'll probably do ok. The problem is you don't know if you've got a bad one until it's not ok.
What questions should I ask and what should I look for on that particular brand of gun to see if it is a decent first gun?
I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM
.44 Magnum is most likely suboptimal for learning, for reasons cited above, and ammo cost. There are still some decent police turn-in S&W revolvers in .38/.357 at good prices around, as well as various 9mm semis. 9mm is probably going to be the cheapest ammo. For learning, what you want is practice, practice, practice, always, always, always focusing on the fundamentals, as someone here preaches. Outside of .22, a .38/.357 or 9mm is the way to go if beginning.
As for Taurus, I know some folks who like and have had good experiences with them. I know more, including every gunsmith I know, who don't. My impression is that their quality is spotty. If you get a good one, you'll probably do ok. The problem is you don't know if you've got a bad one until it's not ok.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (a3Q+t)
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Saw two gubs today that might interest the Horde historians at the National Museum of the US Army. Both were shown to illustrate how manufacturers of other items pivoted to making gubs. One was a Remington-made 1911. The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Evening, Gun Thread Horde. Made some progress on my 9mm ghost carbine today. Installed a combo folding foregrip/bipod to the M-Lok handguard, and that was very easy. I had a pair of molded plastic flip-up front and rear sights that I had bought cheap at a gun show. Supposed to fit the Picatinny rail, but the slot was maybe .020" undersize. I milled them out with a file and Dremel tool until they slid onto the rail with a little degree of effort. The sights, when flipped up, seem to co-witness with the red dot from the Gaialoop optic.
Then I took my three 32-round magazines apart, and sprayed the follower and inside of the case with moly dry lubricant. Not sticky, so it won't attract dust. Then I used my newly-purchased Maglula loader to put about ten rounds into one of the mags. It works slick.
Then I took my three 32-round magazines apart, and sprayed the follower and inside of the case with moly dry lubricant. Not sticky, so it won't attract dust. Then I used my newly-purchased Maglula loader to put about ten rounds into one of the mags. It works slick.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2025 07:58 PM (8zz6B)
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Scoob,
When we moved we immediately established VA as our domicile: after getting the residence, we got VA license plates, VA drivers licenses, and registered to vote in VA. They we went to the friendly gun store to make our purchases.
I can't imagine FL is any different, but I'll research it for you
When we moved we immediately established VA as our domicile: after getting the residence, we got VA license plates, VA drivers licenses, and registered to vote in VA. They we went to the friendly gun store to make our purchases.
I can't imagine FL is any different, but I'll research it for you
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 07:58 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Hello gun nuts, sorry I'm late, was doing an epic Wally World run for some things mom needs to move to assisted living.
Thanks for all the comments on J's 1911. Just one of many of his interesting firearms. He didn't own anything super rare or valuable, just things that caught his interest and could be taken to the range, even if infrequently. He indulged me letting me shoot this one a lot on that fall 2021 outing.
J's firearms notebook is one of my treasures. I photocopied the whole thing for his son, but I selfishly kept the original. (His son will get it along with J's guns when I'm gone)
Many thanks to Ed L for the awesome research!
Thanks for all the comments on J's 1911. Just one of many of his interesting firearms. He didn't own anything super rare or valuable, just things that caught his interest and could be taken to the range, even if infrequently. He indulged me letting me shoot this one a lot on that fall 2021 outing.
J's firearms notebook is one of my treasures. I photocopied the whole thing for his son, but I selfishly kept the original. (His son will get it along with J's guns when I'm gone)
Many thanks to Ed L for the awesome research!
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 07:58 PM (Szews)
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Huh. My state doesn’t issue a new ID when you change your address. It’s very annoying.
But you notify them and they give you a little form to carry with the DL until it's time to get a new one, right? That should be acceptable.
But you notify them and they give you a little form to carry with the DL until it's time to get a new one, right? That should be acceptable.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:59 PM (/y8xj)
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There is a lonely John Deere tractor sitting at Weasel Acres.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM
The electrifying question is Mr. Deere's battery sitting on Weasel Woman's kitchen counter being charged?
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 07:50 PM
The electrifying question is Mr. Deere's battery sitting on Weasel Woman's kitchen counter being charged?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 07:59 PM (a3Q+t)
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I'm here but no shooting this week so I'll just go back to enjoying what the rest of you accomplished this week.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2025 07:59 PM (t/2Uw)
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saw that after CBD mentioned it a couple of days ago. In the pic from 02/12, what is the square-ish device mounted above the scope?
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:56 PM (/y8xj)
Oddbob, that is a laser rangefinder. I’ll have to remember what kind it is. Not premium priced, but sufficient. The 1106 yard target at the range came in at 1104, so I’m happy.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:56 PM (/y8xj)
Oddbob, that is a laser rangefinder. I’ll have to remember what kind it is. Not premium priced, but sufficient. The 1106 yard target at the range came in at 1104, so I’m happy.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:01 PM (xpM9w)
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The 1106 yard target at the range came in at 1104, so I’m happy.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:01 PM
1104, 1106, whatever works. We'll see come Spring.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:01 PM
1104, 1106, whatever works. We'll see come Spring.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:02 PM (Wnv9h)
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Weasel, I just watched the "Shooting for Survival" video. The one arm shooting technique used for many of the drills shows the clear influence of "Jelly" Bryce, one of the original "gunslinger" agents Hoover brought into the FBI to improve agents' marksmanship skills for handguns in particular. The revolver used by trainees appears to be the classic .38 Special S&W Model 10s. Bryce did carry a 4" or 5" barrel S&W .44 Special for much of his law enforcement career. Although Bryce had retired from the FBI by the time the film was made, his handgun techniques and training methods are still very evident in the mid to late 1960s.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:02 PM (AiJK3)
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One was a Remington-made 1911. The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
The holy grail for 1911 collectors would be one made by Singer. Yeah, the sewing machine company. Smith-Corona made 1903A3s. Part of the fun of M1 Carbines is the variety of manufacturers including IBM and several subsidiaries of General Motors.
The holy grail for 1911 collectors would be one made by Singer. Yeah, the sewing machine company. Smith-Corona made 1903A3s. Part of the fun of M1 Carbines is the variety of manufacturers including IBM and several subsidiaries of General Motors.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
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Food Thread is currently at 253. Let's get this wrapped up in the next hour, and let Weasel relax and spend some quality time with FSJ, Gertie, WWC2, and WW, eh?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (a3Q+t)
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Food Thread is currently at 253. Let's get this wrapped up in the next hour, and let Weasel relax and spend some quality time with FSJ, Gertie, WWC2, and WW, eh?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM
Cozy Cave update?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM
Cozy Cave update?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:04 PM (Wnv9h)
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128 Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 07:58 PM
Thanks!! Will look into myself. I want to establish residency there as soon as possible so when I make any withdrawals from my retirement accounts New York does not get a single penny.
Of course this is all in the future... sigh.............
Thanks!! Will look into myself. I want to establish residency there as soon as possible so when I make any withdrawals from my retirement accounts New York does not get a single penny.
Of course this is all in the future... sigh.............
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:04 PM (0XVad)
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*considers making pointless comment*
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM (vFG9F)
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Also an interesting link...
Here Nimoy is playing a guy who only thinks radiation will kill him.
In 1982, he plays a guy who actually IS killed by radiation (in the dilithium crystal chamber). (And, a couple of years later plays a guy who is resurrected by radiation, sort of.)
Here Nimoy is playing a guy who only thinks radiation will kill him.
In 1982, he plays a guy who actually IS killed by radiation (in the dilithium crystal chamber). (And, a couple of years later plays a guy who is resurrected by radiation, sort of.)
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM (zy/h8)
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But you notify them and they give you a little form to carry with the DL until it's time to get a new one, right? That should be acceptable.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:59 PM (/y8xj)
I never got a form. It was all done online.
Finally, I actually needed my address on the ID to match because my bank wouldn’t send a wire transfer w/out, so I went to the DMV. They ordered me a replacement license, but it took a couple of weeks and it has “Duplicate” stamped on it in big red letter, which the bank also did not like (but eventually accepted.)
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 07:59 PM (/y8xj)
I never got a form. It was all done online.
Finally, I actually needed my address on the ID to match because my bank wouldn’t send a wire transfer w/out, so I went to the DMV. They ordered me a replacement license, but it took a couple of weeks and it has “Duplicate” stamped on it in big red letter, which the bank also did not like (but eventually accepted.)
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM (l3YAf)
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*considers making pointless comment*
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM
It's being sedulous that counts.
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM
It's being sedulous that counts.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:06 PM (a3Q+t)
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RMBS, calendar spring is in three weeks!
Of course we then have to get through Mud Season and Black Fly Season after the spring thaw.
Of course we then have to get through Mud Season and Black Fly Season after the spring thaw.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:06 PM (xpM9w)
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*considers making pointless comment*
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM
*thinks better of making pointless comment*
*does own part to keep the Gub Thread pointless comment free*
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM
*thinks better of making pointless comment*
*does own part to keep the Gub Thread pointless comment free*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:07 PM (Wnv9h)
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101 Once there, I managed to shred the center of the target with a few magazines.
TRex, I find that bullets do a better job.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM
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Now that you mention it, short arms hinder accuracy and velocity when launching magazines.
TRex, I find that bullets do a better job.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 07:45 PM
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Now that you mention it, short arms hinder accuracy and velocity when launching magazines.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and an empathetic nod of the head to fellow weekend worker Weasel. I started working on a thing for the Damned Day Job and flat missed the first hour of Gub Thread Goodness.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:07 PM (v23vE)
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Food Thread is currently at 253. Let's get this wrapped up in the next hour, and let Weasel relax and spend some quality time with FSJ, Gertie, WWC2, and WW, eh?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (a3Q+t)
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Does the thread count get adjusted next week due to Daylight Savings Time?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (a3Q+t)
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Does the thread count get adjusted next week due to Daylight Savings Time?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 08:08 PM (BpYfr)
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BTW, I have some drone footage of our range on the 2/14 page.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM (xpM9w)
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I am dying today. A guy has TWO of my grail guns for sale, and wants plenty for them.
I am pondering going into debt.
I am pondering going into debt.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM (dtRdV)
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fd, we can always count on you for a stourly comment.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM (mB6WH)
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I never got a form. It was all done online.
Interesting. Yeah, I have no idea how that would work then.
Interesting. Yeah, I have no idea how that would work then.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:10 PM (0XVad)
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Pointless comment to help Weasel's comment count:
So it might amuse some of you, as it does me, that the background I've been using to photograph guns lately is a clamshell book box that was a welcome gift for new staff at one of my previous library jobs. The box's normal job is to innocuously house my P365 when I'm at home working at my desk. It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
So it might amuse some of you, as it does me, that the background I've been using to photograph guns lately is a clamshell book box that was a welcome gift for new staff at one of my previous library jobs. The box's normal job is to innocuously house my P365 when I'm at home working at my desk. It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
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148 Does the thread count get adjusted next week due to Daylight Savings Time?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 08:08 PM
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Just add 60 minutes of angle and you're all set.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2025 08:08 PM
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Just add 60 minutes of angle and you're all set.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:12 PM (IQ6Gq)
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150 - which and how much?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:12 PM (Jo4AD)
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RI Red, will you keep permanent records on all your blog readers?
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:12 PM (Szews)
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Florida will let you establish residency with an "Intent to Domicile" form. Don't even need to get a DL or have a home or register to vote (those things also work however).
I suppose it might be difficult to navigate the firearms purchase with just an intent to domicile. And then what does NY think about it?
It worked for Trump but he's a billionaire so probably hadpeople to help.
I suppose it might be difficult to navigate the firearms purchase with just an intent to domicile. And then what does NY think about it?
It worked for Trump but he's a billionaire so probably hadpeople to help.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:13 PM (QfvaV)
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One was a Remington-made 1911. The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
TRex, note that Remington is Remington-Rand Inc. Remington sold off their typewriter business to a James Rand in 1926 who then formed Remington-Rand Inc. in 1927. Beyond the name, the firm had no experience in making firearms prior to WWII. After a rough start in 1943, Remington-Rand ended up delivering more M1911A1s than any other supplier, with some 875,000 in all. They even ended up undercutting Colt by about $10 per pistol by spring 1945. By the end of the war, Colt was losing money on each M1911A1 it delivered because Remington-Rand proved much more efficient at lowering costs while improving the quality of the pistols delivered to the US Army.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
TRex, note that Remington is Remington-Rand Inc. Remington sold off their typewriter business to a James Rand in 1926 who then formed Remington-Rand Inc. in 1927. Beyond the name, the firm had no experience in making firearms prior to WWII. After a rough start in 1943, Remington-Rand ended up delivering more M1911A1s than any other supplier, with some 875,000 in all. They even ended up undercutting Colt by about $10 per pistol by spring 1945. By the end of the war, Colt was losing money on each M1911A1 it delivered because Remington-Rand proved much more efficient at lowering costs while improving the quality of the pistols delivered to the US Army.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:13 PM (AiJK3)
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I was planning on largemouth bass with fricking laser beams on their heads.
Kind of a "dual use" deal.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:24 PM (Q4Dc6)
Ummmmm, one of those uses wasn't for fishing, was it? Because I don't think you want to hook those and try to reel them in....
Kind of a "dual use" deal.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 02, 2025 07:24 PM (Q4Dc6)
Ummmmm, one of those uses wasn't for fishing, was it? Because I don't think you want to hook those and try to reel them in....
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:14 PM (zy/h8)
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So it might amuse some of you, as it does me, that the background I've been using to photograph guns lately is a clamshell book box that was a welcome gift for new staff at one of my previous library jobs. The box's normal job is to innocuously house my P365 when I'm at home working at my desk. It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Maybe you could stoke that shock and horror by sending a discreet photo of the Sig-in-the-box to the leftists' company email accounts from a burner mailbox? Nah, they'd probably still remember you, SiD.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Maybe you could stoke that shock and horror by sending a discreet photo of the Sig-in-the-box to the leftists' company email accounts from a burner mailbox? Nah, they'd probably still remember you, SiD.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:14 PM (v23vE)
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Now that you mention it, short arms hinder accuracy and velocity when launching magazines.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
This reminds me I have something for you.
We should get together sometime....
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:07 PM (IQ6Gq)
This reminds me I have something for you.
We should get together sometime....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:14 PM (QfvaV)
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In other news, the 2011 version of Julie Benz was quite hawt.
Some movie titled "Ricochet" is on.
Some movie titled "Ricochet" is on.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at March 02, 2025 08:15 PM (ufFY8)
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152 I never got a form. It was all done online.
Interesting. Yeah, I have no idea how that would work then.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM
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Wait...I have to submit a form in order to submit a pointless comment?
Interesting. Yeah, I have no idea how that would work then.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:09 PM
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Wait...I have to submit a form in order to submit a pointless comment?
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:15 PM (IQ6Gq)
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It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader. But no scripture.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader. But no scripture.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM (xpM9w)
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The videos on squib loads were super helpful. I've had a couple of light primer strikes during a shoot-and-move drill at my local gun range, but I confess to not looking at the round that was ejected before I performed a tap-rack recovery and kept going. I sure as heck will check what comes out of the gun the next time I have a failure to fire.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM (v23vE)
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150 - which and how much?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:12 PM
A Singapore SAR80 and a STGw57, both minty.
A bunch. I could buy a decent used car for the price of both.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:12 PM
A Singapore SAR80 and a STGw57, both minty.
A bunch. I could buy a decent used car for the price of both.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 08:17 PM (dtRdV)
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RMBS, calendar spring is in three weeks!
Of course we then have to get through Mud Season and Black Fly Season after the spring thaw.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:06 PM
Would black flies be like moving aspirin targets? The ones at Drum were definitely big enough...
Of course we then have to get through Mud Season and Black Fly Season after the spring thaw.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:06 PM
Would black flies be like moving aspirin targets? The ones at Drum were definitely big enough...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:17 PM (Wnv9h)
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Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader. But no scripture.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red
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Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red
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Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:17 PM (Szews)
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The box's normal job is to innocuously house my P365 when I'm at home working at my desk. It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM
Have you heard about the recent invention of the holster?
All the cool kids now say "Slap Kydex!"
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM
Have you heard about the recent invention of the holster?
All the cool kids now say "Slap Kydex!"
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:18 PM (a3Q+t)
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Oh, and SiD, thanks for the in-depth article with photos and the commemoration of Jesse. Glad I got to meet both y'all in 2021.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:18 PM (v23vE)
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162 We should get together sometime....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:14 PM
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Yessir.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:14 PM
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Yessir.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:18 PM (IQ6Gq)
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It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Now you need a H&K special briefcase and an MP5K to put inside it. You need these in order to get the full effect of shock and horror from your former co-workers.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Now you need a H&K special briefcase and an MP5K to put inside it. You need these in order to get the full effect of shock and horror from your former co-workers.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:18 PM (AiJK3)
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SiD, my blog is record-free.
And I’m not even sure if I have a ban-hammer.
And I’m not even sure if I have a ban-hammer.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:18 PM (xpM9w)
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RI Red 👍
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 08:19 PM (fwDg9)
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Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader. But no scripture.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM
You know, you could put a Colt "Peacemaker" in there. Just sayin'. Remain blessed.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM
You know, you could put a Colt "Peacemaker" in there. Just sayin'. Remain blessed.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:19 PM (Wnv9h)
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I work with an ex cop who loves his 9mm Glock. He disparages all things Taurus.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
He knows not the reputation of Taurus revolvers.
Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
He knows not the reputation of Taurus revolvers.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2025 08:20 PM (LHPAg)
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I heard a rumour there's some sort of Hollywood event going on today. Maybe that's where folks are.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:20 PM (a3Q+t)
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Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:17 PM
Can I get an "amen"?!
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:17 PM
Can I get an "amen"?!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:21 PM (Wnv9h)
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176 Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader. But no scripture.
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM
You know, you could put a Colt "Peacemaker" in there. Just sayin'. Remain blessed.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:19 PM
Now, now. We all know that if a gun was to be hidden in a bible, it must be the Lords caliber of .45
I’m hoping it is not sacrilegious to do so.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:16 PM
You know, you could put a Colt "Peacemaker" in there. Just sayin'. Remain blessed.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:19 PM
Now, now. We all know that if a gun was to be hidden in a bible, it must be the Lords caliber of .45
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM (0XVad)
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Sid, I have a “Holy Bible” that indeed has a large hole containing a .38 and a speed loader.
The "gun in the Bible" thing has been done in enough movies to count as a trope. Hide it in a copy of Sowell's "Basic Economics." No lib will ever think to look in there.
The "gun in the Bible" thing has been done in enough movies to count as a trope. Hide it in a copy of Sowell's "Basic Economics." No lib will ever think to look in there.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM (/y8xj)
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Eventually there will no longer be a work week.
I am getting closer and closer to saying Eff it and pull the trigger and put the retirement papers in. Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (0XVad)
Ugh, sorry that things have deteriorated, sir. Best wishes.
I am getting closer and closer to saying Eff it and pull the trigger and put the retirement papers in. Work is not enjoyable anymore.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:16 PM (0XVad)
Ugh, sorry that things have deteriorated, sir. Best wishes.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM (v23vE)
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Can I get an "amen"?!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:21 PM (Wnv9h)
Depends. Are they also $20.00, same as in town?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:21 PM (Wnv9h)
Depends. Are they also $20.00, same as in town?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:23 PM (xpM9w)
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I am ready to retire, but not prepared to retire yet.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:23 PM (QfvaV)
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The "gun in the Bible" thing has been done in enough movies to count as a trope. Hide it in a copy of Sowell's "Basic Economics." No lib will ever think to look in there.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM
*snort*
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM
*snort*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:23 PM (Wnv9h)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (0XVad)
Generally speaking, the day you get your new DL and have utility bills coming to your house. That sets your residency. If you go and find a house first (before actually retiring and trying to move) you can get the ball rolling before your U-Haul crosses the NY state line.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 07:34 PM (0XVad)
Generally speaking, the day you get your new DL and have utility bills coming to your house. That sets your residency. If you go and find a house first (before actually retiring and trying to move) you can get the ball rolling before your U-Haul crosses the NY state line.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:24 PM (zy/h8)
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181 The "gun in the Bible" thing has been done in enough movies to count as a trope. Hide it in a copy of Sowell's "Basic Economics." No lib will ever think to look in there.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM
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If the gub thread had a "comment of the week" competition, this would be a strong contender.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:22 PM
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If the gub thread had a "comment of the week" competition, this would be a strong contender.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:25 PM (IQ6Gq)
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162 - of all the Grails.....
You have chosen wisely.
And with excellent taste if I may offer my opinion.
You have chosen wisely.
And with excellent taste if I may offer my opinion.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:26 PM (Jo4AD)
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Oh, and SiD, thanks for the in-depth article with photos and the commemoration of Jesse. Glad I got to meet both y'all in 2021.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy
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Thank you... All credit to Jesse and Ed. I just took the pictures and babbled about how fun it is to shoot.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy
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Thank you... All credit to Jesse and Ed. I just took the pictures and babbled about how fun it is to shoot.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:26 PM (Szews)
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If the gub thread had a "comment of the week" competition, this would be a strong contender.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:25 PM (IQ6Gq)
Hmm, “comment of the week” competition. . .
I may have to steal that.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:25 PM (IQ6Gq)
Hmm, “comment of the week” competition. . .
I may have to steal that.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM (xpM9w)
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184 I am ready to retire, but not prepared to retire yet.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:23 PM
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Its the skid loader, isn't it? If that's the hurdle, I can start looking at more online auctions for you.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:23 PM
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Its the skid loader, isn't it? If that's the hurdle, I can start looking at more online auctions for you.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM (IQ6Gq)
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186 Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:24 PM
My plan is to rent first and take a year to find out where in the State I want to buy a place. Looking at renting in the Tampa area for now. Most everyone I know seem to prefer the Gulf of America side of Florida.
My plan is to rent first and take a year to find out where in the State I want to buy a place. Looking at renting in the Tampa area for now. Most everyone I know seem to prefer the Gulf of America side of Florida.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM (0XVad)
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I think I am going to spring for a set of MTM or the like crate/can combos
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM (QfvaV)
A good choice, I think. But start with the MTM ammo crate, first, IMO. They're about 8x10x18 or so and have removable dividers in them. So you can organize, say, all your 9mm in one, by grain, company, whatever. Then you use the can/crate combo to transport your range day ammo to the range. MTM also offers some of their cans in different colors so you can actually organize that way (say, always using the orange cans for your .45 ammo at the range).
But I'm a weird engineer and you might not like to organize that way.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM (QfvaV)
A good choice, I think. But start with the MTM ammo crate, first, IMO. They're about 8x10x18 or so and have removable dividers in them. So you can organize, say, all your 9mm in one, by grain, company, whatever. Then you use the can/crate combo to transport your range day ammo to the range. MTM also offers some of their cans in different colors so you can actually organize that way (say, always using the orange cans for your .45 ammo at the range).
But I'm a weird engineer and you might not like to organize that way.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (zy/h8)
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My plan is to rent first and take a year to find out where in the State I want to buy a place. Looking at renting in the Tampa area for now. Most everyone I know seem to prefer the Gulf of America side of Florida.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM
Nice. I have family in Clearwater and friends in Sarasota and the vicinity. It's where all the Kool Kids hang out.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM
Nice. I have family in Clearwater and friends in Sarasota and the vicinity. It's where all the Kool Kids hang out.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (Wnv9h)
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Most everyone I know seem to prefer the Gulf of America side of Florida.
Don't forget that Texas has one of those too.
Don't forget that Texas has one of those too.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (/y8xj)
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Scoobs, you will have a spare bedroom, right?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (xpM9w)
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Part of the fun of M1 Carbines is the variety of manufacturers including IBM and several subsidiaries of General Motors.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Other M1 Carbine manufacturers include:
Underwood (typewriters)
National Postal Meter
Quality Hardware (tools)
Parts were redistributed among all of the manufacturers to keep production going. Therefore, it's possible to find an Quality Hardware barrel and Inland handguards and stocks on a carbine made by Winchester.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Other M1 Carbine manufacturers include:
Underwood (typewriters)
National Postal Meter
Quality Hardware (tools)
Parts were redistributed among all of the manufacturers to keep production going. Therefore, it's possible to find an Quality Hardware barrel and Inland handguards and stocks on a carbine made by Winchester.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:30 PM (AiJK3)
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Scoob, just sent you a text...
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 08:30 PM (IQ6Gq)
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The holy grail for 1911 collectors would be one made by Singer. Yeah, the sewing machine company.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Singer only made 500 pistols, to show they could, then they were told to work on other war material instead. Forgery of Singers is not unknown.
There Is a saying about them. "Only 500 were made, and only 1500 are known to exist."
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Singer only made 500 pistols, to show they could, then they were told to work on other war material instead. Forgery of Singers is not unknown.
There Is a saying about them. "Only 500 were made, and only 1500 are known to exist."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 02, 2025 08:30 PM (3Deo9)
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Well, what about your eye?
Posted by: Ralphie's Teacher at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (a3Q+t)
I ain't lookin' down the barrel, now way, no how.
Posted by: Ralphie's Teacher at March 02, 2025 07:36 PM (a3Q+t)
I ain't lookin' down the barrel, now way, no how.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (zy/h8)
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People lament that "we should have had flying cars by now"
Not me, I'd rather we had a plama rifle.
I've long had this theory that only 3 things advanced freedom:
More land, better personal weapons, or faster personal transportation.
Go where the government isn't, fight it as equal, or get away.
We're due for a significant increase in personal weapon technology.
Not me, I'd rather we had a plama rifle.
I've long had this theory that only 3 things advanced freedom:
More land, better personal weapons, or faster personal transportation.
Go where the government isn't, fight it as equal, or get away.
We're due for a significant increase in personal weapon technology.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (qXaHG)
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200!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (v23vE)
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Heh. 'Open Range' is on Grit. One of the best contemporary westerns, I think. Mostly Colt SSA's. But Duvall carries a Remington 1875 revolver, and occasionally a Stevens 12 ga. side-by-side coach gun.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (XeU6L)
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I think I am going to spring for a set of MTM or the like crate/can combos
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM
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Aren't you supposed to custom design and 3D print something bespoke and over-engineered?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 07:35 PM
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Aren't you supposed to custom design and 3D print something bespoke and over-engineered?
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Ok, it is that time for me.
Thank you once again Weasel for providing much needed fun on a Sunday evening.
Have a good night everyone!! Will see you on the threads during the week!!
Thank you once again Weasel for providing much needed fun on a Sunday evening.
Have a good night everyone!! Will see you on the threads during the week!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (0XVad)
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Ugh. My keyboard is not zeroed in on the round numbers tonight.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (v23vE)
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Ugh. My keyboard is not zeroed in on the round numbers tonight.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Time to refocus on fundamentals?
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Time to refocus on fundamentals?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM (a3Q+t)
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196 Scoobs, you will have a spare bedroom, right?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM
But of course!!!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM
But of course!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM (0XVad)
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Ugh. My keyboard is not zeroed in on the round numbers tonight.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (v23vE)
FUNDAMENTALS, S-puppy!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (v23vE)
FUNDAMENTALS, S-puppy!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM (xpM9w)
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Aren't you supposed to custom design and 3D print something bespoke and over-engineered?
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
This may - MAY - be part of my problem!
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
This may - MAY - be part of my problem!
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM (QfvaV)
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207 Ugh. My keyboard is not zeroed in on the round numbers tonight.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Time to refocus on fundamentals?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM
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What size watch are you wearing?
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Time to refocus on fundamentals?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM
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What size watch are you wearing?
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:33 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Darn you, DThrax.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:34 PM (xpM9w)
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I'm going to buy the SAR80, I think. It's even rarer in this country than the STGw57 and I can get one of those later, or die, whichever comes first.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 08:34 PM (dtRdV)
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Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
I wouldn't start with a .44 Mag. You might develop bad habits (flinch, and such). I'd stick to 9mm and .38 until your fundamentals are somewhat consistent.
But, if you can carry off the Eastwood sneer, it might work as a carry weapon. At least if you get a chance to ask the bad guy a question or two.
I wouldn't start with a .44 Mag. You might develop bad habits (flinch, and such). I'd stick to 9mm and .38 until your fundamentals are somewhat consistent.
But, if you can carry off the Eastwood sneer, it might work as a carry weapon. At least if you get a chance to ask the bad guy a question or two.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:34 PM (zy/h8)
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Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore at March 02, 2025 08:35 PM (g4sLG)
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Ciampino! Thanks for joining in. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM (IQ6Gq)
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As to Taurus, I would be plenty good with them as a first weapon. Having compared my EAA Windicator (.38/.357) to Ed's Colt Pythons, though, I would not suggest one as a first weapon. The trigger is ... rough.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM (zy/h8)
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Darn you, DThrax.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:34 PM
I prefer to think of it as Gun Thread HordeMind.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:34 PM
I prefer to think of it as Gun Thread HordeMind.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM (a3Q+t)
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Have a good night everyone!! Will see you on the threads during the week!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Peace out, Scoob.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:31 PM
Peace out, Scoob.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM (Wnv9h)
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Singer only made 500 pistols, to show they could, then they were told to work on other war material instead. Forgery of Singers is not unknown.
There Is a saying about them. "Only 500 were made, and only 1500 are known to exist."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 02, 2025 08:30 PM (3Deo9)
I'd argue that Colt M1911A1s produced by Colt in 1938 might be just as rare, if not rarer. Less than 100, possibly as few as 50, are believed to exist in any condition. 1,296 were produced. This is fewest Colt delivered in any year of manufacture of the M1911A1.
There Is a saying about them. "Only 500 were made, and only 1500 are known to exist."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 02, 2025 08:30 PM (3Deo9)
I'd argue that Colt M1911A1s produced by Colt in 1938 might be just as rare, if not rarer. Less than 100, possibly as few as 50, are believed to exist in any condition. 1,296 were produced. This is fewest Colt delivered in any year of manufacture of the M1911A1.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:37 PM (AiJK3)
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and the SAR80 won't be a caliber creep. Like an orgy guy with his robes and lotions, I would have to get a K31 or similar to keep the STG company, and buy 7.55 Swiss reloading dies.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 08:37 PM (dtRdV)
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Grump, is that SAR80 an NFA item?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:38 PM (xpM9w)
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Here is a stupid question, how long do I have to be a resident in a State before I can purchase firearms?
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
Florida?
Three days after you show them your state ID and put your money down*. Florida DL they'll give you same day you apply in person for the transfer.
*I assume CCP takes longer to process than transferring your DL to Florida.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
Florida?
Three days after you show them your state ID and put your money down*. Florida DL they'll give you same day you apply in person for the transfer.
*I assume CCP takes longer to process than transferring your DL to Florida.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 02, 2025 08:38 PM (/lPRQ)
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Food Thread update:
comments are at 255....
comments are at 255....
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 08:39 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Having compared my EAA Windicator (.38/.357) to Ed's Colt Pythons, though, I would not suggest one as a first weapon. The trigger is ... rough.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM
Wow. I've always thought Pythons has even smoother triggers than S&Ws. A Python would be a great starter gun, especially a pristine older one with that gorgeous Royal Blue.
(Only slightly ;-) )
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:36 PM
Wow. I've always thought Pythons has even smoother triggers than S&Ws. A Python would be a great starter gun, especially a pristine older one with that gorgeous Royal Blue.
(Only slightly ;-) )
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (a3Q+t)
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Posted by: Accomack at March 02, 2025 07:38 PM (RBD82)
Accomack, if you have no option but to use the .44 Magnum, PLEASE obtain some .44 Specials to use in it. Your wrist, ears, psyche, and neighbors on an indoor range will thank you.
I have a S&W pre-Model 29 from 1957, so I have some idea of what I'm talking about.
Accomack, if you have no option but to use the .44 Magnum, PLEASE obtain some .44 Specials to use in it. Your wrist, ears, psyche, and neighbors on an indoor range will thank you.
I have a S&W pre-Model 29 from 1957, so I have some idea of what I'm talking about.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (AiJK3)
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Grump, is that SAR80 an NFA item?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:38 PM
alas no, semi only AR180 trigger pack. I would doubt there are a dozen F/A SAR80s in the country.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:38 PM
alas no, semi only AR180 trigger pack. I would doubt there are a dozen F/A SAR80s in the country.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 08:42 PM (dtRdV)
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220 I'd argue that Colt M1911A1s produced by Colt in 1938 might be just as rare, if not rarer. Less than 100, possibly as few as 50, are believed to exist in any condition.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:37 PM
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Blaster - while you're turning over couch cushions looking for your K-Tel K9 thingy, keep an eye out and let us know if you also find one of Ed's Colt M1A1 1911 gizmos. I hear they're rare.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:37 PM
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Blaster - while you're turning over couch cushions looking for your K-Tel K9 thingy, keep an eye out and let us know if you also find one of Ed's Colt M1A1 1911 gizmos. I hear they're rare.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:42 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Weasel, Thanks for those videos about squibs. I've never had a squib load from any of my reloads but have had a couple with commercial ammo. The video has it right in how to deal with them. Less of a problem with revolvers, especially single actions, since people don't usually shoot as fast as with a semi. Unless you are Jerry Miculek.
Squibs are more common with muzzleloaders and it is drilled into you to keep the muzzle down range for at least 30 seconds in case there is a cook off effect. Rare but it happens especially with a flintlock with a flash in the pan. I think the longest wait for me was about ten seconds before the load went off. This doesn't include the dry ball situation where you forget to pour the powder before seating the ball. That's a pain and embarrassing but not dangerous.
Squibs are more common with muzzleloaders and it is drilled into you to keep the muzzle down range for at least 30 seconds in case there is a cook off effect. Rare but it happens especially with a flintlock with a flash in the pan. I think the longest wait for me was about ten seconds before the load went off. This doesn't include the dry ball situation where you forget to pour the powder before seating the ball. That's a pain and embarrassing but not dangerous.
Posted by: JTB at March 02, 2025 08:42 PM (yTvNw)
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One was a Remington-made 1911. The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
Posted by: TRex
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It is astounding how quickly manufacturers shifted to wartime production. Seeing Studebaker engines on a B-17 surprised me not at all, seeing the windows made by Lionel did.
My favorite is the rotating antenna mount for SV radar on submarines...made by General Mills.
Posted by: TRex
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It is astounding how quickly manufacturers shifted to wartime production. Seeing Studebaker engines on a B-17 surprised me not at all, seeing the windows made by Lionel did.
My favorite is the rotating antenna mount for SV radar on submarines...made by General Mills.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 02, 2025 08:43 PM (XeU6L)
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The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
/sigh/
That really needed to be a Thompson or a BAR. Amiright?
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
/sigh/
That really needed to be a Thompson or a BAR. Amiright?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (zy/h8)
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I had a squib round on my .357. I was about to fire again when a little voice said “hey dummy did you notice anything wrong with that last shot?”.
I looked at the target, counted the hits and one was missing. At the same time I remembered that the recoil was not quite the same.
I opened the cylinder and sure enough I could see the bullet halfway down the barrel. I was able to remove it easily with a cleaning rod.
But yeah that was scary AF, especially since I was at an outdoor range in the boonies and nobody else around.
I looked at the target, counted the hits and one was missing. At the same time I remembered that the recoil was not quite the same.
I opened the cylinder and sure enough I could see the bullet halfway down the barrel. I was able to remove it easily with a cleaning rod.
But yeah that was scary AF, especially since I was at an outdoor range in the boonies and nobody else around.
Posted by: Eric at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (a2F+C)
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My favorite thread every week.
Thanks to Weasel for hosting, and for all of your wisdom both individual and Horde-mind.
Thanks to Weasel for hosting, and for all of your wisdom both individual and Horde-mind.
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (Jo4AD)
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Wow. I've always thought Pythons has even smoother triggers than S&Ws. A Python would be a great starter gun, especially a pristine older one with that gorgeous Royal Blue.
(Only slightly ;-) )
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (a3Q+t)
The new generation Pythons are generally cheaper than the old school ones ($1,499 MSRP, less if you pick up one of the new matte finish versions). The new stainless steel or blue finish are much more durable than the original Royal Blue. The new single action trigger is a bit heavier, but the new double action trigger is much smoother and has done away with the stacking effect found on the old school Pythons.
(Only slightly ;-) )
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (a3Q+t)
The new generation Pythons are generally cheaper than the old school ones ($1,499 MSRP, less if you pick up one of the new matte finish versions). The new stainless steel or blue finish are much more durable than the original Royal Blue. The new single action trigger is a bit heavier, but the new double action trigger is much smoother and has done away with the stacking effect found on the old school Pythons.
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (AiJK3)
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We have a wackfu squirrel laying down the smack.
We have a Weasel with his peppy road-dog waiting to kick some ass.
I'm putting my money on the flying tree squirrel for some serious payout in Vegas.
We have a Weasel with his peppy road-dog waiting to kick some ass.
I'm putting my money on the flying tree squirrel for some serious payout in Vegas.
Posted by: Rev Wishbone at March 02, 2025 08:45 PM (fY84s)
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"We have confirmation #BlueGhost stuck the landing! Firefly just became the first commercial company in history to achieve a fully successful Moon landing. This small step on the Moon represents a giant leap in commercial exploration. Congratulations to the entire Firefly team,…
— Firefly Aerospace (@Firefly_Space) March 2, 2025
Please note that Firefly Aerospace is a Texas company, and that BlueGhost stuck its landing on Texas Independence Day.
— Firefly Aerospace (@Firefly_Space) March 2, 2025
Please note that Firefly Aerospace is a Texas company, and that BlueGhost stuck its landing on Texas Independence Day.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:46 PM (a3Q+t)
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variety of manufacturers including IBM
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Typewriter = hole punch, right?
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:03 PM (/y8xj)
Typewriter = hole punch, right?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:47 PM (zy/h8)
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The other was an M1 carbine made by a jukebox maker named Rock-Ola.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
/sigh/
That really needed to be a Thompson or a BAR. Amiright?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (zy/h
Incidentally, and maybe most folks here know this, but Rock-Ola came from the name of the founder of the company, David Rockola, who began building coin-operated machines in 1927.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
/sigh/
That really needed to be a Thompson or a BAR. Amiright?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:44 PM (zy/h
Incidentally, and maybe most folks here know this, but Rock-Ola came from the name of the founder of the company, David Rockola, who began building coin-operated machines in 1927.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2025 08:48 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 08:49 PM (mT+6a)
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Incidentally, and maybe most folks here know this, but Rock-Ola came from the name of the founder of the company, David Rockola, who began building coin-operated machines in 1927.
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No sir, I did not know that. But I do now thanks to you.
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No sir, I did not know that. But I do now thanks to you.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 08:50 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Making a ham Stromboli, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone, fried onions, sweet bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and chopped up a dried pepper I think is a Anaheim.
Egg wash on a pizza dough
Egg wash on a pizza dough
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 08:52 PM (fwDg9)
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238 Incidentally, and maybe most folks here know this, but Rock-Ola came from the name of the founder of the company, David Rockola, who began building coin-operated machines in 1927.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2025 08:48 PM
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Good grief. No, this is not common knowledge. Next time I see you, I'm going to plug a download cord into your ear and see what else is rolling around in there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2025 08:48 PM
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Good grief. No, this is not common knowledge. Next time I see you, I'm going to plug a download cord into your ear and see what else is rolling around in there.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 08:52 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Flying cars is a turrible idea. People can barely handle driving on the XY axes. Do not add Z.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 02, 2025 08:52 PM (bDNzX)
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Typewriter = hole punch, right?
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:47 PM (zy/h
GWB, “Chicago typewriter” was another name for the Thompson sub gun.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:47 PM (zy/h
GWB, “Chicago typewriter” was another name for the Thompson sub gun.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:54 PM (xpM9w)
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Weasel, I have to sign off for tonight. Early wakeup tomorrow morning. Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: EdL at March 02, 2025 08:55 PM (AiJK3)
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Nurse, you’re here just in time to beat the Food Thread count.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 08:55 PM (xpM9w)
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Always enjoy the gub thread, but especially get a kick out of the SF and various other off-topic vid links.
All I need is 48-hour days to watch everything I want to. (Can't watch everything at 2x speed!)
All I need is 48-hour days to watch everything I want to. (Can't watch everything at 2x speed!)
Posted by: mindful webworker - for your viewing pleasure at March 02, 2025 08:56 PM (+8KQX)
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Any Gun-Horders in Colorado? Sounds like y'all are about to get screwed by your elected so-called "representatives." I presume most of it won't survive judicial review but that could take years.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 08:56 PM (/y8xj)
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Take a shot
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:57 PM (Jo4AD)
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Flying cars is a turrible idea. People can barely handle driving on the XY axes. Do not add Z.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 02, 2025 08:52 PM (bDNzX)
Well let’s not let just anyone get a flying car license. Pedro won’t have any insurance when he clips your wing
Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 02, 2025 08:52 PM (bDNzX)
Well let’s not let just anyone get a flying car license. Pedro won’t have any insurance when he clips your wing
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at March 02, 2025 08:57 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. at March 02, 2025 08:57 PM (a3Q+t)
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Three more?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:59 PM (Jo4AD)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:59 PM (a3Q+t)
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Two?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:59 PM (Jo4AD)
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>The "gun in the Bible" thing has been done in enough movies to count as a trope. Hide it in a copy of Sowell's "Basic Economics." No lib will ever think to look in there.
You can fit a Desert Eagle in the latest edition.
You can fit a Desert Eagle in the latest edition.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 02, 2025 08:59 PM (lhenN)
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One?
Posted by: Chappyman66 at March 02, 2025 08:59 PM (Jo4AD)
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My plan is to rent first and take a year to find out where in the State I want to buy a place.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM (0XVad)
Well, get your rental all figured out before you actually move, and get a utility bill waiting for you. (Preferably a small one.) Though, a rental agreement might satisfy any confirmation needed of your address. And set up whatever paperwork you need for for the DL as soon as you get a rental agreement.
And the only reason I point up the utility bill or whatnot is that some FFL folks might ask for some confirmation in order to ensure you're not ATF looking to bring him down or whatnot, given your DL will be still warm from the card printer.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 02, 2025 08:27 PM (0XVad)
Well, get your rental all figured out before you actually move, and get a utility bill waiting for you. (Preferably a small one.) Though, a rental agreement might satisfy any confirmation needed of your address. And set up whatever paperwork you need for for the DL as soon as you get a rental agreement.
And the only reason I point up the utility bill or whatnot is that some FFL folks might ask for some confirmation in order to ensure you're not ATF looking to bring him down or whatnot, given your DL will be still warm from the card printer.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:00 PM (zy/h8)
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It is astounding how quickly manufacturers shifted to wartime production. Seeing Studebaker engines on a B-17 surprised me not at all, seeing the windows made by Lionel did.
My favorite is the rotating antenna mount for SV radar on submarines...made by General Mills.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 02, 2025 08:43 PM (XeU6L
Cadillac engines in tanks.
My favorite is the rotating antenna mount for SV radar on submarines...made by General Mills.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 02, 2025 08:43 PM (XeU6L
Cadillac engines in tanks.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2025 09:00 PM (LHPAg)
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Checking in. Late as usual but earlier than usual.
Thanks Weasel-San for putting this together each week.
Thanks Weasel-San for putting this together each week.
Posted by: Ten gallon hat at March 02, 2025 09:00 PM (NChi7)
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Imagine the firepower you could hide in a fake Guttenburg bible.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 09:00 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Had a squib load once - scary situation
Father in law was doing reloading and brought some to me.
Felt like all the loads were at different power with some seeming to be very hot. This was already getting me nervous. Then got one that felt very weak and quieter - and no hole in the target.
Had a squib in a snub nose. Serious PITA to get that out of the barrel.
EVERY round that he had reloaded was broken down using one of the hammer style bullet pullers. Ran all the now empties through the pistol to use up the primers - even those seemed like different power levels.
Just so glad that the gun never blew up that day.
Found out much later that one of the grandkids had been allowed to ‘help’ reload.
Father in law was doing reloading and brought some to me.
Felt like all the loads were at different power with some seeming to be very hot. This was already getting me nervous. Then got one that felt very weak and quieter - and no hole in the target.
Had a squib in a snub nose. Serious PITA to get that out of the barrel.
EVERY round that he had reloaded was broken down using one of the hammer style bullet pullers. Ran all the now empties through the pistol to use up the primers - even those seemed like different power levels.
Just so glad that the gun never blew up that day.
Found out much later that one of the grandkids had been allowed to ‘help’ reload.
Posted by: PMRich at March 02, 2025 09:00 PM (a99v0)
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No Whig tonight. Hope he’s ok.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:01 PM (xpM9w)
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Time to wrap up things at home to prep for a busy Monday. Night all, and thanks Weasel.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 02, 2025 09:01 PM (IQ6Gq)
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BLAM BLAM BLAM!!!
Hi y'all! How's it going!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 08:49 PM
Geez, lady! Chill!
Hi y'all! How's it going!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 08:49 PM
Geez, lady! Chill!
Posted by: The woodpeckers at March 02, 2025 09:02 PM (Wnv9h)
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I have a bulged barrel in a Polish P64 from a squib. I was doing double taps and even as my brain was registering that the first shot wasn't right I was dropping the hammer on the 2nd. Noise, smoke, and little bits of something peppered my face as the slide jammed back. (wear your eye pro, kids). I had to beat the slide forward a bit to get it back over the bulge to disassemble the pistol.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 02, 2025 09:04 PM (dtRdV)
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I've always thought Pythons has even smoother triggers than S&Ws.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (a3Q+t)
Oof, sorry if that came across poorly. I meant I wouldn't select the EAA Windicator as a first weapon. It has the rough trigger.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 08:40 PM (a3Q+t)
Oof, sorry if that came across poorly. I meant I wouldn't select the EAA Windicator as a first weapon. It has the rough trigger.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM (zy/h8)
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I wonder whether you take woodpeckers with 9 mm or .45?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM (xpM9w)
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I wonder whether you take woodpeckers with 9 mm or .45?
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM
With the Lord's caliber, of course.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM
With the Lord's caliber, of course.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 09:07 PM (Wnv9h)
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In my old house I made two removable false walls. One in my broom closet and one in a lower corner cabinet. I have no place to do the same in my new joint.
The broom closet held my duplicate 12 gauge defender and AR. Figure I could confuse whoever was trying to confiscate from the illegal list they would have.
The broom closet held my duplicate 12 gauge defender and AR. Figure I could confuse whoever was trying to confiscate from the illegal list they would have.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at March 02, 2025 09:08 PM (VofaG)
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267 I wonder whether you take woodpeckers with 9 mm or .45?
Posted by: RI Red at March
The Red Ryder BB gun did just fine.
Jeepers if you need an AR with a scope for a woodpecker, I don't know how to help
You.
Posted by: RI Red at March
The Red Ryder BB gun did just fine.
Jeepers if you need an AR with a scope for a woodpecker, I don't know how to help
You.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 09:08 PM (mT+6a)
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I think Wurlitzer makers of jukeboxes made Thompson machine guns during WW2.
Either that or something just as bizarre for that company.
Either that or something just as bizarre for that company.
Posted by: Archer at March 02, 2025 09:08 PM (IDphi)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 09:09 PM (mT+6a)
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Nurse, I gave Mrs. Red a Red Ryder for Christmas a couple of years ago!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:10 PM (xpM9w)
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OK, 9:14 thank you time!
Thank you! I appreciate all y'all being here tonight and hope to see you next Sunday. Apologies for not being around tonight - doing numbers stuff.
Thank you! I appreciate all y'all being here tonight and hope to see you next Sunday. Apologies for not being around tonight - doing numbers stuff.
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:14 PM (eD91D)
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Weasel, thanks, as always. We behaved.
Mostly.
Mostly.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:15 PM (xpM9w)
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Pete Hegseth announced the other day all transgenders are asked to leave the military except those with certain exceptions.
Trans should earn the exceptions by riding in a rocket sled or
passing a Navy Seal basic training course.
Trans should earn the exceptions by riding in a rocket sled or
passing a Navy Seal basic training course.
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at March 02, 2025 09:16 PM (w4nzS)
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Thank you Weasel for posting J's 1911 and thanks everyone for remembering Jesse with me. 'night all
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 09:16 PM (Szews)
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Nurse, I gave Mrs. Red a Red Ryder for Christmas a couple of years ago!
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:10 PM
Subtle. I like it.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:10 PM
Subtle. I like it.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 09:16 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 09:17 PM (Wnv9h)
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Very good training films. Thanks for posting them.
Posted by: Deplorable Minion at March 02, 2025 09:18 PM (QSrLX)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2025 09:20 PM (Wnv9h)
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Thanks for the Gun Thread each week, Weasel.
It really is a highlight of my day (after church and a nice after-church lunch).
It really is a highlight of my day (after church and a nice after-church lunch).
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:21 PM (zy/h8)
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Night, SiD. 
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:22 PM (zy/h8)
Posted by: rhomboid at March 02, 2025 09:25 PM (1m82a)
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Thanks, Weasel and Horde.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 09:25 PM (/y8xj)
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It would shock and horrify my leftist former coworkers that I use this box for these purposes.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Love it! :-) :-) :-)
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2025 08:11 PM (Szews)
Love it! :-) :-) :-)
Posted by: Iris at March 02, 2025 09:27 PM (bOJ2I)
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One squib I can recall. And it remains a deeper mystery than the USS Scorpion tragedy.
That's because it wasn't a "production" round, it was a test load. Test loads naturally I load very carefully, weighing each powder charge individually. This was 38sp, and as usual in revolver calibers I was loading up from starting loads to mid-range (rarely if ever load max loads).
So how in the wide, wide world of sports did I get a squib-level charge in a test load? I do six rounds at each charge level in the "ladder".
Happened at an indoor range, immediately knew something was wrong, easily tapped out the bullet with a dowel. But still. I would say I increased my QC vigilance but I really couldn't, it's always at a high level. Don't think I've had any others. Some early 30 carbine primers were not fully seated, so I got duds or double-strike rounds, but that's a different animal.
That's because it wasn't a "production" round, it was a test load. Test loads naturally I load very carefully, weighing each powder charge individually. This was 38sp, and as usual in revolver calibers I was loading up from starting loads to mid-range (rarely if ever load max loads).
So how in the wide, wide world of sports did I get a squib-level charge in a test load? I do six rounds at each charge level in the "ladder".
Happened at an indoor range, immediately knew something was wrong, easily tapped out the bullet with a dowel. But still. I would say I increased my QC vigilance but I really couldn't, it's always at a high level. Don't think I've had any others. Some early 30 carbine primers were not fully seated, so I got duds or double-strike rounds, but that's a different animal.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 02, 2025 09:29 PM (1m82a)
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Thanks, Weasel. Have a great week, amigo.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 02, 2025 09:29 PM (mH6SG)
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Missed most of the thread as I was prepping something for dinner and will now go back to getting the tourtiere in the oven. Dough's a bit dry so I hope I can roll good pie shell/top with it.
Posted by: rhomboid at March 02, 2025 09:30 PM (1m82a)
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Where'd everybody go?
Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2025 09:37 PM (/y8xj)
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But I'm a weird engineer and you might not like to organize that way.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (zy/h
Well I am a bit of a weird engineer myself.
I am measuring and counting calibers and traitor determine do I scale horizontally or vertically.
A 4 box tray with one ea of 4 calibers 4 boxes of one caliber per tray?
Hmm. 9mm 45 223 308 and 22LR. That makes 5.
But i shoot 9 most often followed by 45.
This requires a multi-attribute decision matrix.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 08:29 PM (zy/h
Well I am a bit of a weird engineer myself.
I am measuring and counting calibers and traitor determine do I scale horizontally or vertically.
A 4 box tray with one ea of 4 calibers 4 boxes of one caliber per tray?
Hmm. 9mm 45 223 308 and 22LR. That makes 5.
But i shoot 9 most often followed by 45.
This requires a multi-attribute decision matrix.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:38 PM (QfvaV)
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Worked on a very large university campus last week, now wasn't roaming ground s all day but had to cross a few times a day and the building was in was occupied. My point is seen lots of students through the day and not 1 Trannie. The young woman were females and the guys were males. Not 1 pretending to be the other.
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 09:40 PM (fwDg9)
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Huh, cop fell for the old finger-in-the-pocket gag. Sad.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:42 PM (zy/h8)
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Maybe a crate of everything but 22Lr for bulk then a crate for "current use"
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:43 PM (QfvaV)
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And my Stromboli was as excellent as you could find
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2025 09:44 PM (fwDg9)
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Oof, sorry if that came across poorly. I meant I wouldn't select the EAA Windicator as a first weapon. It has the rough trigger.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM
I know.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:05 PM
I know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 09:44 PM (a3Q+t)
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This requires a multi-attribute decision matrix.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:38 PM (QfvaV)
I started out with the can/crate thing. Then my collection outgrew 1) the number of colors available and 2) the amount I could stuff in a mini-can. So I went to the bigger crate for storage and use the mini-cans (and sometimes the crate) for range trips.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:38 PM (QfvaV)
I started out with the can/crate thing. Then my collection outgrew 1) the number of colors available and 2) the amount I could stuff in a mini-can. So I went to the bigger crate for storage and use the mini-cans (and sometimes the crate) for range trips.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:45 PM (zy/h8)
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GWB - Thank you for your comments on the Air Force Academy in response to the Wednesday night ONT. Appreciate the personal perspective.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 09:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
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OK, 9:14 thank you time!
Thank you! I appreciate all y'all being here tonight and hope to see you next Sunday. Apologies for not being around tonight - doing numbers stuff.
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:14 PM
Enjoy your sleep-in time, and unfrazzled nerves, Weasel.
Thank you! I appreciate all y'all being here tonight and hope to see you next Sunday. Apologies for not being around tonight - doing numbers stuff.
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:14 PM
Enjoy your sleep-in time, and unfrazzled nerves, Weasel.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 09:46 PM (a3Q+t)
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Weather warmed up enough so I could start shooting skeet weekly again. 75 shots of 20 gauge left me with my annual "start of the season" sore shoulder.
I'll get over it soon enough. I used to start the season with 100 rounds of 12 gauge, which would leave my right hand shaking the next day.
I'll get over it soon enough. I used to start the season with 100 rounds of 12 gauge, which would leave my right hand shaking the next day.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 02, 2025 09:47 PM (3Deo9)
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294 Maybe a crate of everything but 22Lr for bulk then a crate for "current use"
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:43 PM (QfvaV)
Hi blaster! Late thread entry, but I went down a rabbit hole last night looking for STL files for ... let's just say printable objects that would be appropriate on this thread. Any suggestions on places to look for said files? (Sorry if I asked you this question at TXMoMe previously and forgot your answer.)
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:43 PM (QfvaV)
Hi blaster! Late thread entry, but I went down a rabbit hole last night looking for STL files for ... let's just say printable objects that would be appropriate on this thread. Any suggestions on places to look for said files? (Sorry if I asked you this question at TXMoMe previously and forgot your answer.)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 09:47 PM (v23vE)
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This is the other crate I'm talking about:
https://tinyurl.com/mvnedy37
https://tinyurl.com/mvnedy37
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:47 PM (zy/h8)
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Appreciate the personal perspective.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 09:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
Very welcome.
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 09:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
Very welcome.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 09:48 PM (zy/h8)
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The SpaceX launch and landing visuals were tremendous tonight. Man!
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore at March 02, 2025 09:48 PM (g4sLG)
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Enfield MKIII!
I have one, and Weasel shot it a few years ago.
It was sort of embarrassing, because he couldn't hit at 500+ yards with iron sights and surplus ammunition in a rifle he had never fired.
Or was he firing farther away.... I don't remember.
I have one, and Weasel shot it a few years ago.
It was sort of embarrassing, because he couldn't hit at 500+ yards with iron sights and surplus ammunition in a rifle he had never fired.
Or was he firing farther away.... I don't remember.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:49 PM (mWSu4)
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I have been up since about 3AM so it's early to bed and maybe join you late folk later. Thank you for all the good wishes and goodnight.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore at March 02, 2025 09:51 PM (g4sLG)
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Enjoy your sleep-in time, and unfrazzled nerves, Weasel.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 09:46 PM (a3Q+t)
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Thank you!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 02, 2025 09:46 PM (a3Q+t)
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Thank you!
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:52 PM (YwyUt)
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Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:49 PM (mWSu4)
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No excuse. I have brought great shame upon myself and my ancestors
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No excuse. I have brought great shame upon myself and my ancestors
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:53 PM (YwyUt)
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270 267 I wonder whether you take woodpeckers with 9 mm or .45?
Posted by: RI Red at March
Go to Amazon. Order a .177 Gammo Pelet gun with scope ($99) or less.
Spend 20 minutes getting the scope to 0 by firing 20-30 shots.
Never shot a woodpecker, but it's deadly against crows who tear up my lawn re-seeding.
Posted by: RI Red at March
Go to Amazon. Order a .177 Gammo Pelet gun with scope ($99) or less.
Spend 20 minutes getting the scope to 0 by firing 20-30 shots.
Never shot a woodpecker, but it's deadly against crows who tear up my lawn re-seeding.
Posted by: Dan at March 02, 2025 09:54 PM (W2EWw)
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No excuse. I have brought great shame upon myself and my ancestors
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:53 PM (YwyUt)
That is actually one of my favorite shooting stories.
Folks, Weasel picked up an old and beaten up Lee Enfield and fully expected to hit at 500+ yards with crap ammunition.
Awesome stuff!
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 09:53 PM (YwyUt)
That is actually one of my favorite shooting stories.
Folks, Weasel picked up an old and beaten up Lee Enfield and fully expected to hit at 500+ yards with crap ammunition.
Awesome stuff!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (mWSu4)
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Hi blaster! Late thread entry, but I went down a rabbit hole last night looking for STL files for ... let's just say printable objects that would be appropriate on this thread. Any suggestions on places to look for said files? (Sorry if I asked you this question at TXMoMe previously and forgot your answer.)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 09:47 PM (v23vE)
The world of this changes often. For reasons.
Mebbe reach out to weasel he's got my irl address.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 09:47 PM (v23vE)
The world of this changes often. For reasons.
Mebbe reach out to weasel he's got my irl address.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (QfvaV)
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Thanks Horde. Thanks Weasel!
Posted by: TRex at March 02, 2025 09:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
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The chinaman is running them cheap shells on me again.
Posted by: Archer at March 02, 2025 09:58 PM (IDphi)
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Folks, Weasel picked up an old and beaten up Lee Enfield and fully expected to hit at 500+ yards with crap ammunition.
Awesome stuff!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (mWSu4)
I, for one, was deeply disappointed.
Awesome stuff!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (mWSu4)
I, for one, was deeply disappointed.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:59 PM (xpM9w)
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The world of this changes often. For reasons.
Mebbe reach out to weasel he's got my irl address.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (QfvaV)
Roger that, sir, and thank you!
Mebbe reach out to weasel he's got my irl address.
Posted by: blaster at March 02, 2025 09:55 PM (QfvaV)
Roger that, sir, and thank you!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at March 02, 2025 10:00 PM (v23vE)
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I, for one, was deeply disappointed.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:59 PM (xpM9w)
Heh... And I was bragging because I could hit steel at 100 yards with that rifle.
Army Surplus rifles are so much fun, and so humbling.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 09:59 PM (xpM9w)
Heh... And I was bragging because I could hit steel at 100 yards with that rifle.
Army Surplus rifles are so much fun, and so humbling.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 10:01 PM (mWSu4)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 10:01 PM (mT+6a)
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CBD, it was the boulder at 525. The one I have in my drone video. On Feb 14. In the blog on the sidebar and the LUN!
Remember Link Under Nic? I haven’t seen that in forever.
Remember Link Under Nic? I haven’t seen that in forever.
Posted by: RI Red at March 02, 2025 10:05 PM (xpM9w)
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Weasel-San.
Say it isn't so.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 10:01 PM (mT+6a)
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Great. Shame.
Say it isn't so.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 02, 2025 10:01 PM (mT+6a)
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Great. Shame.
Posted by: Weasel at March 02, 2025 10:08 PM (3nqLb)
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Enfield MKIII!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:49 PM (mWSu4)
That REALLY should have been comment 303.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 02, 2025 09:49 PM (mWSu4)
That REALLY should have been comment 303.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 10:08 PM (zy/h8)
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And, nood, in case no one had noticed.
Posted by: GWB at March 02, 2025 10:10 PM (zy/h8)
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I taught 4 kids (mine plus grandkids) care and feeding of weapons, and we started with .22s. Rifle and pistol then revolver until the safe handling was muscle memory. We did the live round bit until I was comfortable then the long gun. Worst thing in the world in my view is to expect a beginner to deal with recoil immediately. There's just problems that way.
I still watch them when we shoot and am quite comfortable with their discipline thus far.
I still watch them when we shoot and am quite comfortable with their discipline thus far.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at March 02, 2025 10:24 PM (hKoQL)
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Yay Me. I finally joined a gub club. Just need to get my wife healed up and back to work so I can go shoot.
Posted by: Ifotnothing at March 03, 2025 03:22 AM (LTRHw)
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"323 Yay Me. I finally joined a gub club. Just need to get my wife healed up and back to work so I can go shoot. "
If you improved your aim, one way or another, theses problems likely would not present themselves to you and weigh so heavily upon you.
If you improved your aim, one way or another, theses problems likely would not present themselves to you and weigh so heavily upon you.
Posted by: somejoe at March 03, 2025 04:17 AM (RCAte)
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"140 *considers making pointless comment*
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM (vFG9F) "
You must be new here...
Always go full pointless comments, you might just make a weekly "status" statistic.
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2025 08:05 PM (vFG9F) "
You must be new here...
Always go full pointless comments, you might just make a weekly "status" statistic.
Posted by: somejoe at March 03, 2025 04:25 AM (RCAte)
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Speaking of which..
The calendar at the top of the page got me to try out dosbox-x recently.
I have a really old (win 3.1) calendar program that worked up to windows XP; but here we are in the times not of our choosing, nor particularly of our making.
Summary:
Got and used dosbox-x
installed windows 98SE in dosbox-x three times because the
writers of the install guides had no experience in actually
doing it on a real pc before.
Suffered many many failures for printing to the host system in it, vague and mostly unhelpful.
Set it up to print to pdf and save files to made drive image.
Open drive image in 7zip, open in main OS and print.
song: windows intros and exits, over the years.
The calendar at the top of the page got me to try out dosbox-x recently.
I have a really old (win 3.1) calendar program that worked up to windows XP; but here we are in the times not of our choosing, nor particularly of our making.
Summary:
Got and used dosbox-x
installed windows 98SE in dosbox-x three times because the
writers of the install guides had no experience in actually
doing it on a real pc before.
Suffered many many failures for printing to the host system in it, vague and mostly unhelpful.
Set it up to print to pdf and save files to made drive image.
Open drive image in 7zip, open in main OS and print.
song: windows intros and exits, over the years.
Posted by: somejoe at March 03, 2025 04:42 AM (RCAte)
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But, more to the point;
Why was the Garand sling not ever officially codified as the sling of the armed forces of America ?
It did everything needed, and it did it so well.
The '80's sling instructions for non hasty sling support were a travesty compared to the simplicity of the proven system of the '40's Garand sling.
Money was not in any way a deciding factor, unless it was the quantity and to whom.
Why was the Garand sling not ever officially codified as the sling of the armed forces of America ?
It did everything needed, and it did it so well.
The '80's sling instructions for non hasty sling support were a travesty compared to the simplicity of the proven system of the '40's Garand sling.
Money was not in any way a deciding factor, unless it was the quantity and to whom.
Posted by: somejoe at March 03, 2025 06:10 AM (RCAte)
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Seeing the video of the Enfield brought up a vivd memory from my childhood. Going to Sears at about 9 or 10 years old in the 1950s to look at the Christmas toys, I was fasinate by the racks of military surplus Enfields and Springfield rifles that could be had for the princely sum of $9.95! Still with me after all these years.
Posted by: madmike at March 03, 2025 09:37 AM (2vsXJ)
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Hmm it appears like your website ate my first comment (it was
super long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I wrote and say,
I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer
but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any recommendations for novice blog writers?
I'd definitely appreciate it.
super long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I wrote and say,
I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer
but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any recommendations for novice blog writers?
I'd definitely appreciate it.
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