Gun Thread: Bigly Storm Edition!

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Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the Bigly Storm Edition?

Yikes, people! El Bigly Storm-o is here! I'm near Washington D.C., writing this on Saturday and reasonably prepared for a prolonged power outage should that happen. By the time this goes up Sunday, assuming I still have power and an innernet connection, the storm should be close to wrapping up here. It's going to be colder than a box of penguin turds for the foreseeable future, so whatever we get is going to be around a while. Were you in the path of the storm? Feel free to share your story in the comments tonight!

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

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FUNdamentals

Fundamentals of snow removal, that is.

Remember, all y'all - just leave it alone and it will melt eventually.

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Mag-Fed Garands!

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Sniper Garand!

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Conversion Garand!

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A Clean Garand Is A Happy Garand!

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More Ice!

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Driving On Snow And Ice

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Highway Patrol!

This week's episode: Portrait Of Death!

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Atomic Attack!

Sorry, New York City, although this would expedite snow removal.

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Cigar of the Week

This week our pal Diogenes scores again with this excellent review of lighters.

Source of Fire review.
Since when did 'Murica get so sissified in making matches? I have always preferred to light my cigars with the standard 'ol basic wooden match. It (used to be anyway) would light the first time, provide a sufficient flame, and had enough stick to make sure you got the cigar well started. One seldom had to light a second one. But today, that just doesn't happen. The matches you see here came from one of my favorite Brick & Mortar cigar shops and they, well... they just suck. I have found that I must use two and sometimes three at a time to get a flame sufficient to even get the cigar started. And as you can see, they are short and burn quickly. End result, very unsatisfactory, with a lot of broken unlit matches on the patio which pissed off Mrs D and makes the cigar experience less fun.
Now the Zippo lighter is a gift from my Army days and it is useful even today for many fire starting things. But, it is not very good for lighting cigars. And this may be just me, but I find any cigar I light with this lighter brings a lighter fluid taste to the tobacco. It will ruin even the best cigar. I recommend you avoid using one. One interesting thing I read about Zippos though; it is the first device made in America that offered a lifetime warranty. I'm not surprised. This one is 40 years old and is still going strong.
Finally the Butane lighter. These range from cheap plastic ones to this fine example that Santa brought me 'cause I'm such a good and fine fellow! It is sleek, provides a great flame even in wind and rain, and one filling can last quite a while. The butane version has eliminated the fluid taste that comes with the Zippo, and I like mine. A lot. But damn! Be careful on sunny days because it is hard to see the flame. This is particularly important for any man or woman with a moustache.
So light up and enjoy a fine cigar today and sip some great whiskey.

Excellent, Diogenes! Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 07:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2 CONTENT!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:00 PM (i4RDO)

3 Evening all

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 07:01 PM (zILP0)

4 And fetch em

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 07:03 PM (Ia/+0)

5 Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 07:03 PM (Wnv9h)

6 Big storm here in E__ T___ has been mostly a bust. Cold and rainy, no snow to speak of.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 25, 2026 07:04 PM (CHHv1)

7 It's been sleeting here for a solid 12 hours. It stopped being fun after approximately 3 minutes.

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 07:07 PM (+1HQm)

8 Here!
With Reports!

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:07 PM (o19x0)

9 Big storm here in E__ T___ has been mostly a bust. Cold and rainy, no snow to speak of.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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Be very thankful for that...we've had snow overnight (~5inches) and then sleet from 8am and still coming down...supposed to end around 9pm. Should be an absolute joy to deal with that in tomorrow's 14 degree weather.
No, I am in no way a fan of winter....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:07 PM (IQ6Gq)

10 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special don't-ask-how-many-inches-it's-kinda-personal greeting to our host Weasel!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at January 25, 2026 07:08 PM (v23vE)

11 Inches of snow, of course. What were you thinking?

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at January 25, 2026 07:08 PM (v23vE)

12 Good evening gub threaders and all the ships at sea!

The inch or two of sleet that fell on top of the snow made it HEAVY.

I think I am declaring it a rule that if you are 29, you aare exempt from shoveling

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:08 PM (NlEaG)

13 I left Florida early Saturday to beat this storm home - almost but not quite.

Where we left was 85 today.

I am wondering the wisdom of departing there.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:10 PM (NlEaG)

14 I think I am declaring it a rule that if you are 29, you aare exempt from shoveling
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:08 PM (NlEaG)

Well, sra Blaster is clearly under 29, so send her out.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:10 PM (o19x0)

15 Diogenes I bought some big ol' wooden "kitchen matches" at Chynah-mart a while back, still haven't used them. But they're big and probably would deliver what you're looking for from matches.

For lighters I have a Jetline Lightning single-flame butane torch which I use most of the time. Wind-resistant, adjustable. Good for touch-ups, fine-point single flame.

For larger ring gauges, and when the wind's not an issue, have a nice Lotus T3 table-top lighter, some heft, simple classic styling, triple-flame.

Also have a $5 torch lighter from Chy-nah, bought at a vape shop (actually place has a humidor too), which I use for my "travel" cigar kit (cigar store, range, etc). Refillable, works great. Single flame.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:11 PM (U/Byj)

16 Strike-anywhere kitchen matches are a rare bird.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 25, 2026 07:11 PM (pkeXY)

17 Continuing proof that even experienced firearm owners need to be cautious, aware and vigilant about potential for unintended consequences: a neighbor of mine on the hill had a 1911 which suffered a clogged live round down-breach while out shooting with the grandkiddies, and immediately packed up the gun while saying "I'll get to this later." 3 weeks later, he gets it out and looks it over and says to self "this is easy; I'll just get a poker road and push it backwards." Oh, but to make it real, guess what happened? It was lodged pretty tight and instead of disassembling or putting the pistol in a clamp, he just pushed hard. It got clumsy, dropped on the floor, dislodged the round into the right position and the pin came in. Bam. nice big hole goes through the wife's favorite bay window and lodges into the new expensive safety camera on the detached garage. The Jeff Cooper list of rules is inviolable.

Posted by: Despise Marxist Rat & RINO Bastards at January 25, 2026 07:12 PM (HeR4S)

18 Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel.

I am checking my dino ancestry to see if we have a fire breathing dragon somewhere in the mix. For reasons.

Posted by: TRex - fire breathing aspirational dino at January 25, 2026 07:12 PM (IQ6Gq)

19 declaring it a rule that if you are 29, you aare exempt from shoveling"

I don't have to shovel humidity...

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:12 PM (XuXeR)

20 Evening all, no range report.

Received the bi-pod for the new rifle and installed.
Also the folks at Ken Farrell responded to my query as to what rings I should have ordered for the rifle. They have been ordered.

I did get a backup set of rings from NightForce itself and the scope is temporarily mounted. It is looking good. :-)
But I want to get the rings from Farrell before the final installation. Pictures will follow.

As far as the storm is concerned, I think the end of it is near.
I went outside around 11am when we had 2 inches on the ground and was able to sweep it off my car and the walk as it was a light powder.
But a couple of hours ago it got more icy and we had at least 5-6 more inches.
Thankfully I do not have to go into the office until Wednesday.

Stay safe and warm everyone!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:14 PM (i4RDO)

21 Was thankful inherited my dad's snowblower, he doesn't need it at retirement community

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 07:14 PM (Ia/+0)

22 Among my modest collection of lighters my favorite is a double claw Thorens. Here's one in action. Note that it is 'cocked' by closing the spring-loaded lid. To fire, push the small button on the side:

https://shorturl.at/yQrcz

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 25, 2026 07:14 PM (XeU6L)

23 Evening, Weasel, and Gun Thread Horde. Went to a flea market today, saw some interesting guns; did not buy any. Got few tools. Buddy bought an H&R "Topper" 410 shotgun, very pretty it is, too. I looked at an ancient .22 short "Boston Bulldog" revolver, but passed on it. Cylinder does not lock up as it should.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 07:14 PM (8zz6B)

24 Hello, Weasel! I cleared a path out of the garage for the car in the AM before the sleet accumulation got too bad. Even then, I could still feel the weight by the time I was done w/ the snow the plows shoved into the driveway entrance.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:14 PM (BCwQW)

25 Anyone have experience with Browning bolt action in .308? Seems as if they might work for me (new, btw. The adjustable stock looks good...)

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:16 PM (XuXeR)

26 I am checking my dino ancestry to see if we have a fire breathing dragon somewhere in the mix. For reasons.
Posted by: TRex - fire breathing aspirational dino at January 25, 2026 07:12 PM (IQ6Gq)

To clear the snow from Pennsylvania Avenue for the JFK inaugural parade, the 3rd Infantry Regiment was brought in from Ft. Myer with flamethrowers to melt all of the accumulated snow and ice. You won't be seeing that again anytime soon.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:17 PM (BCwQW)

27 Ice storm has passed by, damage has been taken care of, and it is now a balmy 74 with light breezes with partly cloudy skies and glimpses of stars and the moon.

That's right, Florida sucks, too crowded and too hot.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 07:17 PM (/lPRQ)

28
Icemaggedon has pretty much petered out. Looking at how the real thing was playing out against the models, I was keeping my fingers crossed but not saying anything out loud. And that worked. Wasn't too bad at all.

As for my area, upstate SC, which is part of the GSP NWS regional area, things weren't too bad. Last I saw Mrs. Duke had about 31K power outage count at the peak, down to 21K or so. Most of that was in Northern Greenville County and up across the NC line in a spot between Asheville and Hendersonville. Some outages in NE Spartanburg. Some other smaller number scattered around.

Power never even blinked the whole time here. Knock on wood.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 25, 2026 07:18 PM (w6EFb)

29 H&R "Topper" 410 shotgun, very pretty it is, too"

Used to have one in 12g. Nice looking, but still just a single shooty...

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:18 PM (XuXeR)

30 Flamethrowers, yes! Who was the Moron who wanted to bring a flame thrower to the TX MoMe, I now need to borrow it!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:19 PM (IQ6Gq)

31 Used to have one in 12g. Nice looking, but still just a single shooty...
Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:18 PM (XuXeR)

Just the thing for frugal shooters, though, to put paid to gophers and pigeons.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 07:21 PM (8zz6B)

32 Well, sra Blaster is clearly under 29, so send her out.
Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:10 PM (o19x0)

She was operating the snowblower.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:21 PM (NlEaG)

33 No range time since last duty day prior week, but one reloading thing. Was setting up to charge a bunch of primed 30-06 cases (to dirty up my M1s, about which Weasel has a rich and tasty collection of videos above).

Use the Lee AutoDrum. Never had an issue with it. This time, the TAC powder didn't leak on my test pulls - it poured out. Hmmm. Left it, figured I'd look online for tips and then call Lee. Didn't get around to calling Lee all week.

Went out yesterday and thought - maybe I just assembled it wrong? So I tried again. Now - seems to work normally (no real leakage at all, even with a fine powder like TAC). Hmm. Still a head scratcher of sorts. But as long as I can load up the M1 food, fine. Then it's back to finish off the 30 carbine and then do a c**p-ton of 9mike mike.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:22 PM (U/Byj)

34 5.56NATO or 223?

Posted by: Accomack at January 25, 2026 07:23 PM (T8bqm)

35 sra blaster needs a shotgun since she is NOT. A. FAN. of the Mossberg 590A1.

So looking at semis - saw a Turknelli M2 clone in marinecote finish for <$400. I find this...compelling.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:23 PM (NlEaG)

36 About three years ago was checking out at an auto parts store and they had this bin of cheap disposable torch lighters. $1.99 each. Single burner, piezoelectric, with 90 degree head. Hot one and found that they can be refilled with Ronson butane. Several times now.
The single torch works great for touching up the cigar burn line. Store sold them for electrical heat shrink and match soldier.

Was there about a month ago. They still have them but bumped price up to $2.99. Got another one as a backup. One of the best values evah!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 07:24 PM (/lPRQ)

37 Well, sra Blaster is clearly under 29, so send her out.
Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:10 PM (o19x0)

She was operating the snowblower.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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Whoa, she drove from NC in that mess last night, and today she was operating the snow blower? That woman needs a new union rep....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

38 > This week our pal Diogenes scores again with this excellent review of lighters.
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I have a pretty nice knock off of a Dupont. A $1K lighter for people with more money than common sense.

Like $50

And it's a nice lighter... complete with the "ping" sound that are ubiquitous to Dupont's.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 25, 2026 07:25 PM (qwVdq)

39 Gun Jesus at Forgotten Weapons has done 2 (I think) interesting videos on flame-throwers. Well worth the watch. In one he gets to use one of the WWII versions.

Flame-throwing Sherman tanks were quite the thing. Have seen snippets on them but haven't searched for any in-depth treatment. I know they were not numerous, and were always busy, especially on Okinawa.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:25 PM (U/Byj)

40 *makes vague comment about a negligent discharge of a Sig P320 starting Civil War 2: Electric Boogaloo*

*scurries off*

Posted by: pookysgirl, contributing to the gun thread for once at January 25, 2026 07:25 PM (Wt5PA)

41 Metal roof should have snow stops at bottom to keep a sudden snow avalanche from happening

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 07:26 PM (Ia/+0)

42 Had a quick look outside. The precip appears to have ended.

Hooray!

What remains is thick and heavy though. Will tackle in the morning.

Posted by: TRex - fundamental shoveler at January 25, 2026 07:26 PM (IQ6Gq)

43 Power never even blinked the whole time here. Knock on wood.
Posted by: publius,
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All a zero-burger here. Just a kind of gray winter day. We were lucky, it seems.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 25, 2026 07:27 PM (XeU6L)

44 It's been sleeting here for a solid 12 hours. It stopped being fun after approximately 3 minutes.
Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 07:07 PM

I assume the Cozy Cave is occupied to capacity?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 07:28 PM (Wnv9h)

45 If you don't care to use a Zippo to light your cigars, I suspect using a M2-2 won't light your fire, either.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 07:29 PM (0sNs1)

46 How to drive in snow and ice -

Practice. Lot's of practice.
Your church parking lot should be available six days a week.

I knew guys who would go there after a fresh snow and do donuts.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 07:29 PM (/lPRQ)

47 So yet another Storm of the Millenium/End of the World hysteria for a nation of dumbed-down theater kids ends with ..... a whimper? Shocking.

"Named" winter storms still makes me laugh.

I think someone time-transported from 120 years ago would be less wowed by the technology of our day than astonished and appalled at the childish drama that now suffuses the society.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:29 PM (U/Byj)

48 42 What remains is thick and heavy though. Will tackle in the morning.

Posted by: TRex - fundamental shoveler at January 25, 2026 07:26 PM

I marvel at how long your shovel handle is......... ;-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (i4RDO)

49 I assume the Cozy Cave is occupied to capacity?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 07:28 PM (Wnv9h)
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Yes sir! There was, however, a small dog rebellion when it was time to go out to pee this morning.

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (3zhHY)

50 Flame-throwing Sherman tanks were quite the thing. Have seen snippets on them but haven't searched for any in-depth treatment. I know they were not numerous, and were always busy, especially on Okinawa.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:25 PM (U/Byj)

The Churchill Crocodile was arguably the most capable flamethrower tank of WWII. With its trailer holding 400+ gallons of fuel, it had the deepest "magazine" of all the flamethrower tanks and had a range of just over 100 meters.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (BCwQW)

51 Range report

Took the Henry lever action .22 rifle out. Only 25 yards at the range. Wish we had planned for the woods, but weather is spotty.

I love that little rifle. You have to slow down and think about every shot. No kick. Not loud. Easy to handle. Someday Marine will want it back.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (IhIKR)

52 Whoa, she drove from NC in that mess last night, and today she was operating the snow blower? That woman needs a new union rep....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:24 PM (IQ6Gq)

Yes she lays claim to the Proverbs 31 Woman title.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:31 PM (NlEaG)

53 I should add "a possibility" to my last comment. I'm wrestling with Lil Pooky for control, so my comments may be imprecise.

Posted by: pookysgirl is losing badly at January 25, 2026 07:31 PM (Wt5PA)

54 Blaster, what is sra blaster's issues with her/your 590A1?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 25, 2026 07:31 PM (cYBz/)

55 Ed L I know nothing about the Churchill flame-thrower tank. Assume it was used only in the ETO?

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:32 PM (U/Byj)

56 Anybody remember LaVoy Finicum and the Bundys? No, they were not a do-wop group.

Posted by: fd at January 25, 2026 07:32 PM (vFG9F)

57 The storm is gone but the big drop in temperature has started. Going to get bad and will last about a week. Lows in the teens and maybe single digits. It's very wet outside so it will probably ice up. We haven't lost power so that's good. I'm on a mountain here in north Alabama so I have no intention to drive down it.

Posted by: Case at January 25, 2026 07:32 PM (E7+ue)

58 44 I assume the Cozy Cave is occupied to capacity?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 07:28 PM

I think we all need cozy caves tonight.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:33 PM (i4RDO)

59 In re snow avalanches...

March 2007: Point Pleasant, PA decided to perform a proof of concept for a stand in for Hoth, should Lucasfilms decide to reimagine that chapter to make it more realistic.

IIRC, this was St Patrick's Day. I had just cleared a foot of snow from my garage to the street, about a 60 foot swath. Next up was the 30 foot path from the street to my front door. Temp was about 20 degrees.

No sooner did I heave the last shovelful over my shoulder, and visions of blackberry brandy danced in my head, then what to my wondering ears should appear then a few hundred cubic feet of snow sliding from the roof upon my head and shoulders. I've been blissfully snow-free since that day...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at January 25, 2026 07:33 PM (nbLIj)

60
* please stand *

Friday, January 23rd, was the birthday of John Moses Browning (PBUH).

You may now resume your scheduled activities.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 07:33 PM (0sNs1)

61 astonished and appalled at the childish drama that now suffuses the society."

And amused...

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)

62 We were a bit of a bust as far as snow (maybe... 4-5 inches) it is the freezing rain that got us.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 25, 2026 07:34 PM (bss/y)

63 Anybody remember LaVoy Finicum and the Bundys? No, they were not a do-wop group.
Posted by: fd at January 25, 2026 07:32 PM (vFG9F)

Yes, actually. I am cursed with the only actual memory for this household.

Posted by: pookysgirl's WIS score modifier is greater than 0 at January 25, 2026 07:34 PM (Wt5PA)

64 Think I would have preferred the 2 feet of snow, honestly.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 25, 2026 07:34 PM (bss/y)

65 54 Blaster, what is sra blaster's issues with her/your 590A1?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 25, 2026 07:31 PM (cYBz/)

It is a brute to shoot. I will often have a bruised shoulder myself. But for me it is the Platonic ideal of a 12 gauge.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:34 PM (NlEaG)

66 Took the Henry lever action .22 rifle out."

They're a blast, no? Love shooting the GB

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:35 PM (XuXeR)

67 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 25, 2026 07:36 PM (sAmhv)

68 Yes she lays claim to the Proverbs 31 Woman title.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:31 PM (NlEaG)

Also she reminds me: Jael in Judges 4

Kinda apropos of the thread.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:36 PM (NlEaG)

69 42 What remains is thick and heavy though. Will tackle in the morning.

Posted by: TRex - fundamental shoveler at January 25, 2026 07:26 PM

I marvel at how long your shovel handle is......... ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (i4RDO)
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It's all about leverage!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 25, 2026 07:36 PM (ESVrU)

70 Ed L I know nothing about the Churchill flame-thrower tank. Assume it was used only in the ETO?
Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 07:32 PM (U/Byj)

It was used in France and Italy during WWII, and a few made it to Korea for the Korean War.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:36 PM (BCwQW)

71 First Report. Especially to Grateful and Sharon and other ‘Ettes who had expressed an interest in learning rifles.
I’m up to Chapter 6 on my curriculum “ARs for Emily” (Emily is a cousin of the British rabble-rouser Amelia).
It’s over at my place and is light reading.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:36 PM (fRFTM)

72 sra blaster needs a shotgun since she is NOT. A. FAN. of the Mossberg 590A1.

So looking at semis - saw a Turknelli M2 clone in marinecote finish for
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:23 PM

Whatever choice is made, insist it have the capability to mount a bayonet, for compatibility reasons.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 07:38 PM (0sNs1)

73 Blaster, have you looked at any clones of the Benelli M4?

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:38 PM (BCwQW)

74 H&R "Topper" 410 shotgun, very pretty it is, too"

Used to have one in 12g. Nice looking, but still just a single shooty...
Posted by: man

Had to check what mine is. Stevens Model 94 .410.
Single shot.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 07:39 PM (zILP0)

75 >> Just a kind of gray winter day. We were lucky, it seems.

Heaviest I had was on the tail end a little before 4PM. It came down mostly as sleet. Hardly any ice on the branches or bushes -- not winter wonderland effect at all.

There was a warm air thing that popped up a little green bubble of rain around that time, too. Made for some interesting pressure spike and bouncing. That was the warm air aloft tryin to mix down and push the cold air out. Interesting to see how that shows up on my weather station. Anyway, I'm fliting with 32F right now, and it may warm up above that before midnight. Maybe.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 25, 2026 07:39 PM (w6EFb)

76 >>Think I would have preferred the 2 feet of snow, honestly.

We're getting the snow. Not too wet yet, hope that doesn't change.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 25, 2026 07:41 PM (viF8m)

77 Bam. nice big hole goes through the wife's favorite bay window and lodges into the new expensive safety camera on the detached garage. The Jeff Cooper list of rules is inviolable.
Posted by: Despise Marxist Rat & RINO Bastards

If your "neighbor" had humility he should wear a shirt to the range printed on the back with,
"I am a Dumb-Ass
Ask me why"

And tell everyone that asks, why.

He did right by putting it away at the range but got real sloppy when he got home.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 07:41 PM (/lPRQ)

78 73 Blaster, have you looked at any clones of the Benelli M4?
Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:38 PM (BCwQW)

I have - you know she liked shooting your real one. Prices seem to have crept up, especially to get the add on parts that they have to fake on the imports (ammo tube extenision, adjustable stock).

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:41 PM (NlEaG)

79 Got it RI Red, will add that to my homework list this week. Thanks.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:42 PM (IQ6Gq)

80 5.56NATO or 223?
Posted by: Accomack at January 25, 2026 07:23 PM (T8bqm)

Go w/ a rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO over one chambered in .223. 5.56 NATO has a higher chamber pressure and can chamber .223 w/o any problems. Shoot 5.56 NATO in a .223 rifle and you will eventually run the risk of blowing up the rifle in your face, especially if you're using some of the higher pressure rounds like M855A1.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:42 PM (BCwQW)

81 Would love to find a .22LR or Mag over a .410 or 20 gauge for turkey.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 07:43 PM (zILP0)

82 I had a Zippo during the 60s that had Snoop flying his doghouse Sopwith Camel, shaking his fist, and barking 'Fcuk you, Red Baron!' on it.

Posted by: Eromero at January 25, 2026 07:43 PM (LHPAg)

83 The Churchill Crocodile was arguably the most capable flamethrower tank of WWII. With its trailer holding 400+ gallons of fuel, it had the deepest "magazine" of all the flamethrower tanks and had a range of just over 100 meters.
Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM (BCwQW)

Guys, I really think we're over-complicating the wooden matches problem. It's really not that hard. You know those little squares of cedar that are packed with premium cigars? Break them into little sticks about 1/2" across. Now, hold them up to your Zippo, or your Churchill Crocodile, whichever you have on hand. Light your cigar from the flame coming off of the cedar wick. This is the way...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at January 25, 2026 07:44 PM (nbLIj)

84 RI Red, would you please remind me of your link?

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:45 PM (IQ6Gq)

85 Go Rams!
(Ducking the Wrath of Ratched…

Posted by: Gunslinger at January 25, 2026 07:46 PM (4pWEQ)

86 I have - you know she liked shooting your real one. Prices seem to have crept up, especially to get the add on parts that they have to fake on the imports (ammo tube extenision, adjustable stock).

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:41 PM (NlEaG)

Price on the real deal Benelli M4 was at $2,200 as of the last show. I haven't seen prices increase on those recently. Benelli hasn't been all that great on making accessories for the M4 cloners (adjustable stock, tube extensions, etc.).

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:46 PM (BCwQW)

87 RI Red, would you please remind me of your link?
*********
Oops, never mind...I have it....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 07:47 PM (IQ6Gq)

88 I’m having fun with it, Grateful. It’s making me really think about what I’d like to pass on from my own experiences.
I’d hate for Spicy Time to arrive without having done a bit for others to prepare!
And it is a great outlet for my warped sense of humor.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 07:47 PM (ZbDxc)

89 Our current snowfall accumulation is 12.3 inches.

In retrospect, I was wrong to expect this storm to fizzle out.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at January 25, 2026 07:48 PM (f0sNM)

90 >> We were lucky, it seems.

Just checked, GSP airport had 1.26" total liquid equivalent so far. Had that fell and played out a little differently, it could've been bad ice accumulation indeed.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 25, 2026 07:48 PM (w6EFb)

91 With the weather report I won't be getting to the range any time soon. Winter stay in the house gun activities:
- reloading - mostly 38 special wadcutters, 45 acp, and 45 Colt.
- wipe down and inspect the BP guns, renew the lube on cylinder arbors and the threads on the percussion gun nipples.
- check my supply of black English flints for the flintlocks, should be good but they are getting harder to find recently so I keep an eye open for them.

Spring will get here eventually.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2026 07:48 PM (yTvNw)

92 "One interesting thing I read about Zippos though; it is the first device made in America that offered a lifetime warranty."

I once sent my zippo back to the factory in PA for warranty work because the spring on the lid broke after 30 years of use. I went online filled out the form and mailed them my lighter. In about a month I got my lighter back repaired for free and good as new.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 25, 2026 07:48 PM (0N4FZ)

93 love to find a .22LR or Mag over a .410 or 20 gauge for turkey"

Savage made a number of over/ under combos...

Posted by: man at January 25, 2026 07:49 PM (XuXeR)

94 48 42 What remains is thick and heavy though. Will tackle in the morning.

Posted by: TRex - fundamental shoveler at January 25, 2026 07:26 PM

I marvel at how long your shovel handle is......... ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude

Fags.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 07:50 PM (IhIKR)

95 > You know those little squares of cedar that are packed with premium cigars? Break them into little sticks about 1/2" across.

Sticks like that used to be called "spills" in the days before matches and lighters were common.

You'd light a spill from the fireplace or a candle, then use the spill to light something else.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 25, 2026 07:50 PM (IG3/x)

96 I marvel at how long your shovel handle is......... ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
Fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 07:50 PM (IhIKR)

Tell me more...

Posted by: Pete Bootyjuice at January 25, 2026 07:51 PM (aQEfL)

97 Need to check out for a bit because dinner on the stove needs attention.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:51 PM (BCwQW)

98 5.56NATO or 223?

Posted by: Accomack at January 25, 2026 07:23 PM (T8bqm)

Maybe a .223 Wylde? That way you can shoot both!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 07:52 PM (Zv8bq)

99 - check my supply of black English flints for the flintlocks, should be good but they are getting harder to find recently so I keep an eye open for them.

Spring will get here eventually.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2026 07:48 PM (yTvNw)

Has anyone ever built a "modern" flintlock using a cigar lighter "flint" and a burr wheel to strike it?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 07:52 PM (8zz6B)

100 I marvel at how long your shovel handle is......... ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude

Fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched

*snort

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 07:53 PM (zILP0)

101 Retro ARs are a thing, and I was watching a James Reeves video about a new Bushmaster branded M4 A2 that is RETRO.

And I am like wait - in the bottom of our creek is the first AR I purchased - a Bushmaster (the old company) M4 A2.

Reeves was talking about how this style of rifle is outdated etc. I remember I purchased it because of all the dang hipsters and their "flat tops." That's not how real M16s are!

Anyway now I feel old.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 07:53 PM (NlEaG)

102 Fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 07:50 PM

Shots fired. The range is live!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 07:54 PM (0sNs1)

103 94 Fags.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 07:50 PM

Did not know you were a smoker, and British. :-p

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 25, 2026 07:55 PM (i4RDO)

104 > Has anyone ever built a "modern" flintlock using a cigar lighter "flint" and a burr wheel to strike it?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 07:52 PM (8zz6B)

Interesting idea. You can get ferrocerium "flints" for damned near free if you buy them in bulk through the online Chicom merchants. I speculate that the cerium is basically a waste product of refining more desirable rare earth metals.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 25, 2026 07:56 PM (IG3/x)

105 Cerium is a chemical element; it has symbol Ce and atomic number 58, and is a soft, ductile, and silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air. Cerium is the second element in the lanthanide series, and while it often shows the oxidation state of +3 characteristic of the series, it also has a stable +4 state that does not oxidize water. It is considered one of the rare-earth elements. Cerium has no known biological role in humans but is not particularly toxic, except with intense or continued exposure.

Despite always occurring in combination with the other rare-earth elements in minerals such as those of the monazite and bastnäsite groups, cerium is easy to extract from its ores, as it can be distinguished among the lanthanides by its unique ability to be oxidized to the +4 state in aqueous solution. It is the most common of the lanthanides, followed by neodymium, lanthanum, and praseodymium. Its estimated abundance in the Earth's crust is 68 ppm.

It would be an excellent candidate for Weasel to post a "Our Friend Cerium" video of.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at January 25, 2026 08:00 PM (0sNs1)

106 You'd light a spill from the fireplace or a candle, then use the spill to light something else.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

I used one of those to light a recalcitrant grill burner tonight.
But I thought it was called a “spliff”.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:00 PM (boJCl)

107
If you don't care to use a Zippo to light your cigars, I suspect using a M2-2 won't light your fire, either.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Dad would use a Bic disposable to light a sliver of fat pine, then use that to light his cigar. The handful of times i smoked a cigar, I did the same. Used that method a metric fecal tonne of times while I smoked a pipe back in the middle 80s.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 25, 2026 08:00 PM (QVmho)

108 99 ... "Has anyone ever built a "modern" flintlock using a cigar lighter "flint" and a burr wheel to strike it?"

AOP,
Your describing what was called a wheellock several centuries ago. (I have a vague memory of one mentioned in one of the Musketeer stories.) They worked but the mechanism was too delicate for military use. The various versions of the flintlock were easier and cheaper to manufacture, easier to maintain and more robust.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2026 08:01 PM (yTvNw)

109 I can get nostalgic about a few things, but not the way we had to light cigars before the amazing modern torch lighters we now take for granted.

Mrs Splunge got me one of those for Christmas, and it's a marvel. It has two kinds of cigar cutters I admittedly never use (punch and V-Cut). It has a visible window for butane level, which shames any lighter that lacks this. The top, when closed, is a cigar rest. And it combines three torch jets to make a blast of flame under whose onslaught even the thickest cigar must yield in short order.

It wasn't even expensive, I don't think. We live in blessed times.

Posted by: Splunge at January 25, 2026 08:02 PM (7DKa5)

110 Way, way back in the day I was in the M16A2 Army, and I worked with US Secret Service and their CAT team guys had CAR-15's that I thought were the coolest.

They also carried 2 Sig P226s.

And grenades.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:03 PM (NlEaG)

111 It would be an excellent candidate for Weasel to post a "Our Friend Cerium" video of.
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at January 25, 2026 08:00 PM (0sNs1)
----
Agreed!

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:03 PM (3zhHY)

112 It's been sleeting here for a solid 12 hours. It stopped being fun after approximately 3 minutes.
Posted by: Weasel

Yep, shovelled the driveway 4 friggin times. That sleet got heavy. Hope we don't get a kick in the head on the way out with freezing rain.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at January 25, 2026 08:06 PM (gEjVe)

113
You can get a bundle of the fatwood pine sticks from Bezos' place.
https://is.gd/awKdkK

$29, slightly more than downtown.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 25, 2026 08:07 PM (QVmho)

114 I woke up this morning at 2am and couldn't get back to sleep, so I may be nodding off soon. If I do, see you next Sunday! Thanks for being here!

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:08 PM (3zhHY)

115 Weasel you able to burn one in the storm? Use your shelter?

I was lazy today and didn't light one up. No weather excuse of course. But already looking forward to one tomorrow.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 08:10 PM (U/Byj)

116 Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:03 PM (NlEaG)

If someone is looking for a really light AR-15, it's hard to beat the clones of the old school CAR-15 in the form of the XM177E1/E2 (available through PSA/H&R). Empty weight of these IIRC is about 5.5 pounds.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 08:10 PM (BCwQW)

117 LET’S GO SEAHAWKS!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:11 PM (IhIKR)

118 110 Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:03 PM (NlEaG)

I like XM-177E2s I ran into one of their receivers when I was at Ft Benning on Sand Hill guy beside me had a CAR-15 receiver which was wild. Desert Shield had kicked off so when we went on FTX they reached WAY down into the archives and we had functionally smoothbore M-16A1s that were Vietnam era reworks.

They rotated the M-16A2s between battalions to keep the deploying Guard and Reserve units with the same gear as the regular army.

It was wild, what I learned was I really liked the A2 for shooting and the A1 for carrying.

Posted by: sven at January 25, 2026 08:12 PM (MUJd1)

119 Oooo. Weasel, how’s the cigar hut holding up in the storm?

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:13 PM (IhIKR)

120 Yes sir! There was, however, a small dog rebellion when it was time to go out to pee this morning.
Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 07:30 PM

That I believe.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 08:13 PM (Wnv9h)

121 I'd almost like to see an actual flint driven turret revolving rifle of three barrels mounts on a rotary system.

Posted by: sven at January 25, 2026 08:13 PM (MUJd1)

122 It was wild, what I learned was I really liked the A2 for shooting and the A1 for carrying.
Posted by: sven at January 25, 2026 08:12 PM (MUJd1)

In Ordnance OBC they had XM16E1s for us to use. I think the one I had a 3 digit serial number.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:13 PM (NlEaG)

123 I woke up this morning at 2am and couldn't get back to sleep, so I may be nodding off soon. If I do, see you next Sunday! Thanks for being here!
Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:08 PM

With no admonition to be 'good, AND with over 11 months to go for our AoSHQ Annual Commentator Review, you know what this means??

Just act cool for a few more minutes ...

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 08:14 PM (0sNs1)

124 Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 08:10 PM (U/Byj)
-------
It was treacherous in the cigar hut today! The roof kept collapsing under the weight of the wintery mix! But I did manage to overcome those difficulties and enjoy a few Factory Smokes.

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:14 PM (3zhHY)

125 I hope the palm tree is lit up!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:14 PM (IhIKR)

126 You can get a bundle of the fatwood pine sticks from Bezos' place.
https://is.gd/awKdkK

$29, slightly more than downtown.
Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 25, 2026 08:07 PM (QVmho)

Oh, my. I use those a lot in my fireplace. Each stick is about 5 inches by a quarter by a quarter inch. A bit much for lighting a cigar. I suppose a fellow could split them down to a much more manageable size.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 25, 2026 08:15 PM (aQEfL)

127 AOP that would be very similar to a wheellock, a precursor to flintlock. It used pyrite and a clock like mechanism

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 08:15 PM (Ia/+0)

128 AOP,
Your describing what was called a wheellock several centuries ago. (I have a vague memory of one mentioned in one of the Musketeer stories.) They worked but the mechanism was too delicate for military use. The various versions of the flintlock were easier and cheaper to manufacture, easier to maintain and more robust.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2026 08:01 PM (yTvNw)

Oh, I knew that wheellocks existed, but I doubt they used ferrocerium flints. I had in mind using basically the mechanical guts of a Bic lighter. Arrange for the hammer to fall on a pawl that turns a ratchet wheel attached to the burr that abrades the end of the ferrocerium flint.

Maybe those "inline" muzzle loaders already do that?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:15 PM (8zz6B)

129 I spent a lot of time looking at pistols but are expensive unless I got a Taurus or something. And you can’t really shoot deer.
I thought about Henry lever actions but expensive and small magazines. I liked the Hitchcock video.
I am coming around to understand what the AR platform is so popular.
I can fix my back door anytime, but, I can’t say that about a gun.

Posted by: Accomack at January 25, 2026 08:16 PM (8jVAy)

130 Blaster, Bushmaster AR 15 A3, 20” bbl, flattop with removable carry handle, full stock.
Still puts a 52 g round into 1/2” at 100.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:17 PM (LMRVO)

131 I hope the palm tree is lit up!
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:14 PM (IhIKR)
----
WeaselWoman "borrowed" that for her class in the off season and it's still at her school!

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:17 PM (3zhHY)

132 Oh, my. I use those a lot in my fireplace. Each stick is about 5 inches by a quarter by a quarter inch. A bit much for lighting a cigar. I suppose a fellow could split them down to a much more manageable size.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 25, 2026 08:15 PM (aQEfL)

Wouldn't one of those cotton swabs on a wooden stick works as a spill for lighting a cigar? Cotton burns cleanly.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:18 PM (8zz6B)

133 130 Blaster, Bushmaster AR 15 A3, 20” bbl, flattop with removable carry handle, full stock.
Still puts a 52 g round into 1/2” at 100.
Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:17 PM (LMRVO)

Removable carry handle is awful close to hipster territory!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:19 PM (NlEaG)

134 Removable carry handle is awful close to hipster territory!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

You have discovered my secret.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:20 PM (LMRVO)

135 AOP that would be very similar to a wheellock, a precursor to flintlock. It used pyrite and a clock like mechanism
Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 08:15 PM (Ia/+0)

Getting a good spark off pyrite is kind of an iffy thing. I've struck pyrite must be thousands of times with my rock hammer, and only got a real good spark a few times.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:21 PM (8zz6B)

136 I love it!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:21 PM (IhIKR)

137 Removable carry handle is awful close to hipster territory!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Removable carry handle for cats:

https://tinyurl.com/bdhfe3zj

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:25 PM (8zz6B)

138 Weasel, Mrs. Red got me up at the unbelievable hour of 6:55 this am to tell me that the addition and garage were freezing cold. After hitting furnace reset and scraping the air intake free of rime, the problem was solved.
But instead of going back to bed, I made coffee and started reading AOS.
Yup, going to bed early tonight.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:25 PM (LMRVO)

139 AOP, I just copied that to go out to family tomorrow.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:28 PM (LMRVO)

140 Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:13 PM (NlEaG)

My USAR unit issued me a rifle with a heavily updated XM16E1 receiver for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The upper receiver was M16A1 standard (no chrome bolt), but the lower still had the old buttstock w/o a butt trap. The original "X" on the "XM16E1" was crudely scratched out and the "E" had been overstamped with an "A" to show that rifle had been updated.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 08:30 PM (BCwQW)

141 You have discovered my secret.
Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:20 PM (LMRVO)

Of course the rest of the ARs at the bottom of the creek are all flat tops.

That Bushmaster is the most accurate of all of them.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:30 PM (NlEaG)

142 Watched the entire snow removal vid. I don't miss living in the Hudson Valley in the winter.

Houston summer > Hudson Valley winter

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 25, 2026 08:31 PM (KDPiq)

143 Good news Weasel. Makes me feel even lazier for not being able to bestir myself to burn one out in the 60s with a weak breeze.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 08:33 PM (U/Byj)

144 I gotta tell you.

Just shooting ten rounds at a time, taking time between each pull of the trigger, breathe, aim, squeeze…. It’s so centering and therapeutic. Like yoga.

I said that to the ARNP I-support and she couldn’t believe I compared yoga to shooting.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:35 PM (IhIKR)

145 That Bushmaster is the most accurate of all of them.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2026 08:30 PM (NlEaG)

I have a 1990s era Bushmaster that shoots like shit. It's a safe queen because of that.

Of course, I am comparing it to much newer ARs, and manufacturing has gotten better...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:36 PM (Zv8bq)

146 https://tinyurl.com/2kf5pvtd
A YouTube short on a wheellock firearm

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 08:37 PM (Ia/+0)

147 I have a Bushmaster I bought from Collectors Firearms shortly after the AWB went away. .

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 25, 2026 08:38 PM (KDPiq)

148 It’s so centering and therapeutic. Like yoga.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 08:35 PM (IhIKR)

I think that's how that hipster RI Red got into shooting. He was a Yoga guy!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:39 PM (Zv8bq)

149 I have a small stash of zippo lighters. The last one I used a lot was a camo pattern zippo. Must have been a good pattern, because I lost it in the backyard and couldn't find it. Maybe the dude who has my old house will eventually find it. One of my harley customers is a huge cigar dude. Built a frigging small building in his backyard thats stocked with serious booze and a huge humidor. He's always giving me special cigars. He also gives me cigar lighters every year. The last 2 were a brand called Tomolo. Looks like it has a space shuttle engine with the 3 jets. I feel like I could gas weld with the damn thing. Don't know shit about the brand, but they work great on cigars.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 08:41 PM (snZF9)

150 Luckily no work tomorrow
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 08:41 PM (Ia/+0)

151 As Bill Murray in Stripes quipped, “Rams Razzle Dazzle”

Posted by: Gunslinger at January 25, 2026 08:41 PM (4pWEQ)

152 I have a 1990s era Bushmaster that shoots like shit. It's a safe queen because of that.

Of course, I am comparing it to much newer ARs, and manufacturing has gotten better...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:36 PM (Zv8bq)

How exactly does it shoot like shit?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 08:43 PM (snZF9)

153 I have a 1990s era Bushmaster that shoots like shit. It's a safe queen because of that.

Of course, I am comparing it to much newer ARs, and manufacturing has gotten better...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I had to check mine.
It's a 2007-ish Model XM15 - E2S
Removable carry handle. Short hand guard.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 08:44 PM (zILP0)

154 From NDH's X account (I think her daughter has control of it at the moment): "At 815pm, mom received her new heart. Tomorrow starts next chapter: recovery."

Posted by: Bert G at January 25, 2026 08:44 PM (VARTN)

155 From NDH's X account (I think her daughter has control of it at the moment): "At 815pm, mom received her new heart. Tomorrow starts next chapter: recovery."
Posted by: Bert G at January 25, 2026 08:44 PM (VARTN)

Good news!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:47 PM (8zz6B)

156 How exactly does it shoot like shit?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 08:43 PM (snZF9)

2"-3" groups!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:49 PM (Zv8bq)

157 I have a 1990s era Bushmaster that shoots like shit. It's a safe queen because of that.

Of course, I am comparing it to much newer ARs, and manufacturing has gotten better...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:36 PM (Zv8bq)

I’ll take it off your hands . . .

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:49 PM (30Gj0)

158 From NDH's X account (I think her daughter has control of it at the moment): "At 815pm, mom received her new heart. Tomorrow starts next chapter: recovery."
Posted by: Bert G at January 25, 2026 08:44 PM (VARTN)
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Thank you for posting this. Prayers up that everything goes smoothly during her recovery.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 25, 2026 08:50 PM (IQ6Gq)

159 2"-3" groups!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:49 PM (Zv8bq)
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Running and shooting?

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:50 PM (3zhHY)

160 2"-3" groups!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:49 PM (Zv8bq)

Needs a new barrel? Or is the barrel's shit wobbly?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 08:50 PM (8zz6B)

161 I think that's how that hipster RI Red got into shooting. He was a Yoga guy!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:39 PM (Zv8bq)

Yabba dabba do!

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 08:51 PM (30Gj0)

162 Berserker before I decided to just leave it be and shift the rear sight a few clicks to compensate, I was considering using my single-flame torch lighter to heat up part of the front sight on one of my M1s. It's frozen (screw hasn't even loosened up with Kroil). It's just a tiny bit off-center.

But the rear sight clicks fixed the problem. And when I eventually sell this M1 it will be the next owner's "problem".

So yeah, those little torch lighters seem well suited to "off-label" uses. Or at least they tempt some dimmer sorts like me to try things.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 08:51 PM (U/Byj)

163 Just glanced over post and comments. Didn't see anything about best pistol to carry when committing suicide by ICE agent in Minneapolis…

Urgh. Never mind. That sounded better in my head than it looks typed out. I just dropped in to link to this song not about that exactly.

https://youtu.be/LnYZpUI3v7s

Posted by: mindful webworker with no big iron on my hip at January 25, 2026 08:52 PM (OJSFI)

164 I have a 1990s era Bushmaster that shoots like shit.

Just idle speculation but that would have been the era when Bill and Hill were busily making it the most popular gun in America. Not saying that quality control took a back seat to production volume but if it did, it wouldn't be the first time.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 25, 2026 08:52 PM (Fs0KI)

165 Running and shooting?

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:50 PM (3zhHY)

I wish! I am far too old and out of shape!

And I am spoiled. White Oak Armament for the win!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:52 PM (Zv8bq)

166 I wish! I am far too old and out of shape!

And I am spoiled. White Oak Armament for the win!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:52 PM (Zv8bq)
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100%!

Posted by: Weasel at January 25, 2026 08:53 PM (3zhHY)

167 CBD, IIRC, MILSPEC standard at that time for M16s was 4 MOA. Technically, that rifle would have met MILSPEC for acceptance into service, assuming that you were shooting at 100 yards.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 08:55 PM (BCwQW)

168 2"-3" groups!

Honestly, for a "tactical" rifle, that's probably not terrible.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 25, 2026 08:55 PM (Fs0KI)

169 Hallelujah new heart for NDH.

Posted by: Eromero at January 25, 2026 08:56 PM (LHPAg)

170 150 Luckily no work tomorrow
Have a good night everyone
Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2026 08:41 PM (Ia/+0)

^^ Which is good for me because my street is still not plowed. Just stopped sleeting about an hour ago.

Posted by: Iris at January 25, 2026 09:01 PM (bOJ2I)

171 Just glanced over post and comments. Didn't see anything about best pistol to carry when committing suicide by ICE agent in Minneapolis…

Urgh. Never mind. That sounded better in my head than it looks typed out. I just dropped in to link to this song not about that exactly.

https://youtu.be/LnYZpUI3v7s
Posted by: mindful webworker

Experts suggest a SIG Sauer P320 AXG Combat, a high-capacity 9mm pistol with a threaded barrel, extended 20–21 round magazine, and a SIG Romeo optic—a setup costing $1,500–$2,000.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 09:03 PM (zILP0)

172 CBD, barrel twist?
On mine, home-rolled 52 g. - Primo
Stock 55 - good
Stock 62 - adequate
77 - no bueno. Not enough twist to stabilize.

And, to echo Ed L., military is ok with 2 MOA for the rifle, two MOA for the shooter.
4 MOA out to 500 is about 20”. Likely a hit.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:04 PM (30Gj0)

173 Running and shooting?

Posted by: Weasel

I wish! I am far too old and out of shape!

And I am spoiled. White Oak Armament for the win!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Hover-round and down.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 09:06 PM (zILP0)

174 Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:04 PM (30Gj0)

I'll pull it out of the safe and shoot something lighter than 55grain. Maybe it will surprise me!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 09:07 PM (Zv8bq)

175
"At 815pm, mom received her new heart. Tomorrow starts next chapter: recovery."

What amazing technology!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 25, 2026 09:07 PM (pkeXY)

176
g'early evenin', 'rons

as of 8:15 CST, Neidermeyers Dead Horse has received her new heart and is out of surgery

her daughter is posting updates on NDH's twitter account, @NeidsG

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 25, 2026 09:08 PM (tljrc)

177 NDH's daughter just reported that NDH received her new heart tonight at 8:15 Eastern. She is now in recovery, and can obviously use everyone's continued prayers.

Posted by: Sharkman at January 25, 2026 09:08 PM (/RHNq)

178 Geez. Silver at $108.08.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 09:10 PM (zILP0)

179 CBD, if it has the 1:7 twist (a lot of 1990s AR-15 makers were following what Colt and the Army were using back then), 62 grain ammo should (in theory) give you the best results.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:11 PM (BCwQW)

180 Time for me to punch out.

Thanks for a great Gub Thread, Weasel.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 09:12 PM (Wnv9h)

181 OK, Second Range Report!

FAIL.
The .45 ACP copper-plated semi wad cutters.
Seating depth was FUBAR. Totally operator error. Too long to have the bolt go into battery.

Went home and reseated, but it’s been single digits since.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:12 PM (30Gj0)

182 There's a difference: in yoga, stance is important.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at January 25, 2026 09:13 PM (zdLoL)

183 >>"At 815pm, mom received her new heart. Tomorrow starts next chapter: recovery."

>>What amazing technology!

Amazing is the right word.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 25, 2026 09:13 PM (viF8m)

184 RI Red, you don't chamber-check/plunk test your semi-auto pistol ammo at the bench? I do so for every 9mm and 45ACP round. Final step in the process before they go into the can. Avoids any resizing or OAL issues.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 09:14 PM (U/Byj)

185 Rhomboid, I did indeed plonk; they went in fine. I, however, failed to notice the depth. Totally an aged hipster error.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:16 PM (30Gj0)

186 How exactly does it shoot like shit?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 08:43 PM (snZF9)

2"-3" groups!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 25, 2026 08:49 PM (Zv8bq)

They make a gauge to see how worn the end of the barrel is. If the barrel starts opening up as you get closer to the muzzle, and if the crown by chance is fucked up, yeah, its going to be a wider group. Some barrels are just born shitty too. You might want to have the barrel checked just for shits and giggles. At least you'll know wtf is up with it. If the barrel is screwed thats easy to deal with. Kinda sucks to have an AR stuck in the land of misfit toys.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 09:18 PM (snZF9)

187 a setup costing $1,500–$2,000.
Posted by: rickb223

🙄When cost is no object.

Posted by: mindful webworker takes time to ponder at January 25, 2026 09:18 PM (OJSFI)

188 Good evening to everyone of the GunHorde and thanks to Weasel. Was going to go out for muzzleloader start yesterday but I was too responsible. One more weekend and that’s it…

Posted by: Coelacanth at January 25, 2026 09:18 PM (vt7xw)

189 RI Red, I are confusulated.

If they plonk correctly .... how can the pistol not go into battery?

Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 09:19 PM (U/Byj)

190 a setup costing $1,500–$2,000.
Posted by: rickb223

🙄When cost is no object.
Posted by: mindful webworker takes time to ponder

Well, he was a nurse.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 09:19 PM (/lPRQ)

191 Geez. Silver at $108.08.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 09:10 PM (zILP0)

Not terribly surprising considering the "interesting times" the world is living in right now. Don't forget that the Chinese have traditionally banked on land and precious metals as stores of value for centuries. Given the collapse of the real estate bubble in China, I'd be surprised if a lot of the price increases aren't being driven (at least in part) by Chinese looking for something where they can park cash "just in case."

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:20 PM (BCwQW)

192 Ri red,
I always create a dummy round, ( use none reloadable aluminum case for handguns) and use the handgun barrel for a plunk test with the bullet seating. I don't crimp the round until I get the seating oal correct.

Makes setting seating dies again easy if you use several different profiles of bullets. As you simply put the dummy in and set seating again for that profile.

Use tired brass blackened for rifles.

Micrometer seating dies also work.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:23 PM (E4rtv)

193 If they plonk correctly .... how can the pistol not go into battery?
Posted by: rhomboid at January 25, 2026 09:19 PM (U/Byj)

It plonked, but likely head-spaced on the bullet, not the case neck. I checked after and good rounds were x thousandsth shorter.
The profile of the copper SWC is a bit longer than both the lead SWC and the FMJ ball round.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:25 PM (30Gj0)

194 Geez. Silver at $108.08.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 25, 2026 09:10 PM (zILP0)

Also, the Chinese are snapping up the gold the Russians are selling off from the Russian national wealth funds. That's why I think the Chinese are a big reason for the recent increase in precious metals prices.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:27 PM (BCwQW)

195 Fwiw, chrome barrels on ar's are not the most accurate, better now but 2 to 3 mia was pretty typical in the day. Chroming decreases accuracy a bit in return for barrel longevity and rust resistance. Chromed ar barrels are better now. But a chrome moly usually shoots a bit more accurately. Nitrided barrels split the difference.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:28 PM (E4rtv)

196 >>Posted by: whig's phone

If you get a moment ask CBD for my email.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 25, 2026 09:31 PM (viF8m)

197 Former President Bill Clinton said on Sunday, after another fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents, that agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics" and that the Trump administration told Americans not to believe what they can see for themselves.

Wow I hate BJ eve more.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 25, 2026 09:31 PM (gbOdA)

198 Beserker,
Those are bore erosion gages. Crown damage usually is a burr or sometimes cleaning rod damage. Both can be corrected by simply counter boring the worn rifling. Easy to lap and correct damaged minor crown damage. Counter boring or shortening barrel for major.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:33 PM (E4rtv)

199 Ok jackstraw? Probably tomorrow as phone typing is a pita

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:34 PM (E4rtv)

200 195 Fwiw, chrome barrels on ar's are not the most accurate, better now but 2 to 3 mia was pretty typical in the day. Chroming decreases accuracy a bit in return for barrel longevity and rust resistance. Chromed ar barrels are better now. But a chrome moly usually shoots a bit more accurately. Nitrided barrels split the difference.
Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:28 PM (E4rtv)

I put the Chrome wheels on my Americus Rivieraisous IIII and thought they look great they track about half the width of the centerline to the right.
Sorry to humblebrag on buying the IIII but those 4 gold Is on the hood ornament allow me to aim on the rioters.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 25, 2026 09:35 PM (gbOdA)

201 And I actually got three rounds to fire, so the depth was just off maximally.
But still, clear reloader error.

Posted by: RI Red at January 25, 2026 09:36 PM (30Gj0)

202 4 pre 64 quarters and 4 pre 64 dimes are worth about $104.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (gbOdA)

203 You don't suppose the freshly-deaded Pantyfa was NDH's heart donor?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (8zz6B)

204 Former President Bill Clinton said on Sunday, after another fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents, that agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics" and that the Trump administration told Americans not to believe what they can see for themselves.
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I think a good and thoroughly professional follow-up question would be "Bill, if you had it all to over again, wouldn't you have preferred to be a low-level state house representative for Arkansas rather than marrying one of the 5 most evil people who ever walked the earth?"

Posted by: Crusader at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (Cjcf6)

205 >>Ok jackstraw? Probably tomorrow as phone typing is a pita

No worries. When you get a moment.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (viF8m)

206 Cheat, liar, pederast, accessory to Arkancide, election manipulator, and congressional contempt creep Bill Clinton said what?

Posted by: mindful webworker couldn't care less at January 25, 2026 09:38 PM (OJSFI)

207 Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:28 PM (E4rtv)

That's the reason H&K gave when people complained about the fact that the latest rifles released by H&K aren't chrome lined. H&K says that they mixed more chrome into the steel itself to give the desired corrosion resistance and guarantee that any barrel exceeding 2 MOA accuracy will be replaced by H&K no questions asked.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:38 PM (BCwQW)

208 Wow, I almost slept through it entirely.
I'll come back and read, later.

Posted by: GWB at January 25, 2026 09:39 PM (jDLzH)

209 203 You don't suppose the freshly-deaded Pantyfa was NDH's heart donor?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (8zz6B)

He did not have ID

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 25, 2026 09:40 PM (gbOdA)

210 Remember, all y'all - just leave it alone and it will melt eventually.
So... "organic snow removal"?

Kinda like how trees will eventually fall down and harvest themselves?

Posted by: GWB at January 25, 2026 09:40 PM (jDLzH)

211 I think a good and thoroughly professional follow-up question would be "Bill, if you had it all to over again, wouldn't you have preferred to be a low-level state house representative for Arkansas rather than marrying one of the 5 most evil people who ever walked the earth?"
Posted by: Crusader at January 25, 2026 09:37 PM (Cjcf6)
And wouldn't you have learned something about Somalis that might have been useful to future Presidents?

Posted by: Eromero at January 25, 2026 09:41 PM (LHPAg)

212 Oooooommmmmmm

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:41 PM (IhIKR)

213 RI Red,
It can happen, had a German P6 Sig with a short throat. Hated some bullet profiles like the Hornady truncated chrome.

Germans changed their 8x57 Mauser chambers in the 1930s which affected the shoulder angle. Two different 22 lr chambers, and so in. We sometimes have standards that are variable.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:42 PM (E4rtv)

214 Also, I hope you all have a good slug of scotch tonight, to honor the estimable Robert Burns. (It's Burns Night.) And maybe a wee bit o' haggis, if ya ha' a taste for it. It is the chieftain o' the puddin' race.

Posted by: GWB at January 25, 2026 09:44 PM (jDLzH)

215 Kinda like how trees will eventually fall down and harvest themselves?
Posted by: GWB

About that...

Posted by: Pomepeiians at January 25, 2026 09:44 PM (mlg/3)

216 That's why I think the Chinese are a big reason for the recent increase in precious metals prices.
Posted by: Ed L

The Chinese are the main reason. They are pulling the chain of all the fiat currencies, to promote a worldwide monetary collapse and then rule from a position of strength.
And that dolt Mark Carney want's to be their trading partner, or....puppet, take your pick.

Posted by: Pepperidge Farms remembers at January 25, 2026 09:45 PM (V+3EO)

217 EdL, the chroming of ar barrels were due to going back and forth over standards. But Soviets chromed their barrels so it was viewed as important for the US to do so. Chrome molybdenum barrels do fine if you avoid mag dumps, clean your barrel, and avoid corrosive ammo.

Nitrided give the best cost benefit response except for full auto.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:48 PM (E4rtv)

218 Beserker,
Those are bore erosion gages. Crown damage usually is a burr or sometimes cleaning rod damage. Both can be corrected by simply counter boring the worn rifling. Easy to lap and correct damaged minor crown damage. Counter boring or shortening barrel for major.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:33 PM (E4rtv)

Yeah I know all this. The question is what condition is the barrel on CBD's gun?? I couldn't sleep having an AR sitting as a door stop. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 09:49 PM (snZF9)

219
And that dolt Mark Carney want's to be their trading partner, or....puppet, take your pick.
Posted by: Pepperidge Farms remembers

My vote, he wants to be Winnie the Pooh's cock holster.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 25, 2026 09:50 PM (QVmho)

220 Cozi TV has an episode of Frasier where Niles clumsily knocks a shoebox containing Martin's old gub off a table. The gub discharges, knocking the head off a statue, putting a hole in a chair and a crack in the fireplace tile.....hilarity ensues.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 25, 2026 09:51 PM (QGaXH)

221 Nitrided give the best cost benefit response except for full auto.
Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:48 PM (E4rtv)

And you can count on H&K to take the effective (but pricey) choice.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:52 PM (BCwQW)

222 SEAHAWKS!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (PWaRJ)

223 Thanks for hosting, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (BCwQW)

224 And that dolt Mark Carney want's to be their trading partner, or....puppet, take your pick.
Posted by: Pepperidge Farms remembers

My vote, he wants to be Winnie the Pooh's cock holster.
Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 25, 2026 09:50 PM (QVmho)

Carney running Canada's economy straight into the shitter will be the best thing ever for Alberta's independence movement. Let it burn!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (8zz6B)

225 *snoopy dance*

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (PWaRJ)

226 Eh, bsd, new upper cheaper on ar's than gunsmithing.

Not horrible to change a barrel and put better handguard, gas block, etc either. CDNN sports did have new old stock bushmaster barrels.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 09:54 PM (E4rtv)

227 Fireworksgoingoff

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:54 PM (IhIKR)

228 Carney running Canada's economy straight into the shitter will be the best thing ever for Alberta's independence movement. Let it burn!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (8zz6B)

Can't argue with that. That dude is a fucking imbecile.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 25, 2026 09:55 PM (snZF9)

229 The CMV 4150 5R barrel on the original M110 was probably one of the best I’ve ever used. You’ll find there isn’t a lot of love for the chrome lined in certain circles for all the right reasons.

Posted by: Marcus T at January 25, 2026 09:55 PM (mexfo)

230 My city is going to be insanely happy!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:55 PM (IhIKR)

231 Oooooommmmmmm
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:41 PM

Sea otters good. River otters bad.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 25, 2026 09:56 PM (0sNs1)

232 With the price of silver the Lone Ranger would have to sell his horse and let Tonto go.

Posted by: Case at January 25, 2026 09:56 PM (E7+ue)

233 Anybdoy know where .32 ACP snap caps can be bought for a decent price? Midway USA has them at $17.50 for a package of 5. I thought that was a little salty.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:57 PM (8zz6B)

234 Carney running Canada's economy straight into the shitter will be the best thing ever for Alberta's independence movement. Let it burn!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM (8zz6B)

Can't argue with that. That dude is a fucking imbecile.
-----

Canada is a nation of imbeciles. They give up their guns. And now they can't even be bothered to vote for politicians that might give a damn about their country.

Posted by: Crusader at January 25, 2026 09:57 PM (Cjcf6)

235 Seahawks are going to the StupidBowl!

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:58 PM (IhIKR)

236 With the price of silver the Lone Ranger would have to sell his horse and let Tonto go.
Posted by: Case at January 25, 2026 09:56 PM (E7+ue)

With silver at a hunnert eight an ounce, that horse could buy Texas.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:59 PM (8zz6B)

237 Anybdoy know where .32 ACP snap caps can be bought for a decent price? Midway USA has them at $17.50 for a package of 5. I thought that was a little salty.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Amazon?
Wal-Mart?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 25, 2026 09:59 PM (/lPRQ)

238 *snoopy dance*
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2026 09:53 PM

Soon....

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 25, 2026 09:59 PM (Wnv9h)

239
Take a knee again Stafford.

Posted by: Auspex at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (Y8DZL)

240 AOP,
Try eBay or Amazon. Snap cap is owned by pachmyr/Lyman and pricey. Tipton makes them but so do some boutique makers.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (E4rtv)

241 Yay, Nurse!

Posted by: Rex B at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (mqcLc)

242 To clear the snow from Pennsylvania Avenue for the JFK inaugural parade, the 3rd Infantry Regiment was brought in from Ft. Myer with flamethrowers to melt all of the accumulated snow and ice. You won't be seeing that again anytime soon.
Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 07:17 PM (BCwQW)

Would like to see that in Minneapolis, maybe.

Posted by: GWB at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (jDLzH)

243 Anybdoy know where .32 ACP snap caps can be bought for a decent price? Midway USA has them at $17.50 for a package of 5. I thought that was a little salty.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 09:57 PM (8zz6B)

I got mine from Amazon for $18.49 last year w/ free shipping. $17.50 looks OK to me.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 10:05 PM (BCwQW)

244 Would like to see that in Minneapolis, maybe.
Posted by: GWB at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (jDLzH)

The Army retired flamethrowers from inventory back in the 1980s. Not going to happen, sorry.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 10:07 PM (BCwQW)

245 Try eBay or Amazon. Snap cap is owned by pachmyr/Lyman and pricey. Tipton makes them but so do some boutique makers.
Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 10:03 PM (E4rtv)

I looked on amazon. Few instances of .32 ACP, and they are a buck more than Midway. Is there any good reason I couldn't render some regualr rounds inert? Pull out the slug, dump the powder, discharge the primer, and reinsert the slug? I would drill a couple of cross holes in the brass, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 10:07 PM (8zz6B)

246 I looked on amazon. Few instances of .32 ACP, and they are a buck more than Midway. Is there any good reason I couldn't render some regualr rounds inert? Pull out the slug, dump the powder, discharge the primer, and reinsert the slug? I would drill a couple of cross holes in the brass, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2026 10:07 PM (8zz6B)

Stick a piece of rubber into the hole where the primer was. That'll absorb the impact the firing pin gets from the hammer/striker when you squeeze the trigger.

Posted by: Ed L at January 25, 2026 10:11 PM (BCwQW)

247 AOP, what you suggest,
It's what I do for obscure cartridges

Use either pencil eraser rubber or hot glue to fill primer pocket. Hot glue last less than plain ole rubber eraser.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 25, 2026 10:12 PM (E4rtv)

248 By the way, that Kenyan Muslim fag spoke his mind about Minneapolis today. And his tranny beard complained that people only know her because she married the Kenyan Muslim fag. As if that tranny beard accomplished anything other than marrying the Kenyan Muslim fag.

Posted by: Crusader at January 25, 2026 10:13 PM (Cjcf6)

249 Is there any good reason I couldn't render some regualr rounds inert? Pull out the slug, dump the powder, discharge the primer, and reinsert the slug? I would drill a couple of cross holes in the brass, too.

That should work, assuming you have a seating die to replace the bullet. Might be worthwhile to find some kind of nylon rod or something to glue into the primer pocket. The dimpled primer won't give your firing pin much cushion.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 25, 2026 10:14 PM (Fs0KI)

250 RazörFist
@RAZ0RFIST
Weird that ICE are operating in dozens of states, but it only gets violent in the one where we just uncovered a billion dollar fraud ring with probable links to the governor.

Posted by: Crusader at January 25, 2026 10:15 PM (Cjcf6)

251 Nice roundup of the history and development of the M1 Garand. Good stuff.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 25, 2026 10:19 PM (oT7pT)

252 Guns! But late.

Did get to the range but just did some .22 shooting. Bought a cheap aluminum rail for my 10/22 and a very cheap red dot optic. I probably should have spent more on the optic. The rail was a good buy though.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at January 25, 2026 10:54 PM (xcxpd)

253 What do guns and cigars have in common anyway?
Oh well fuck it, I'm in...

Posted by: Mudshark at January 26, 2026 01:38 AM (JSuER)

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