Gun Thread: 357 Magnum - Bigger is Better! [Weasel]

Smith & Wesson Model 19

If the .38 Special cartridge is good, then a bigger, faster version has to be great, right?

Smith and Wesson Model 686

Designed in the mid-thirties by Elmer Keith, Philip Sharpe and Douglas Wesson the .357 Magnum is the big brother to the .38 Special. At a time when many law enforcement officers were issued the .38 Special, a still higher energy cartridge was needed to penetrate automotive steel and bullet-proof vests then being used by gangsters and bootleggers. With a transitional step as the .38/44 in about 1930, the .357 Magnum hit the market a few years later with bullet velocities in excess of 1400 fps and energies nearly triple that of the .38 Special. Quickly becoming a favorite of law enforcement, Colt's marketing department went as far as to name an offering in their honor.

Colt Trooper MKIII

As with other straight walled cartridges, the .357 Magnum is popular with reloaders. Common bullet weights are 125 gr and 158 gr, with muzzle velocities around 1450 fps and 1250 fps, respectively. One note of caution, cracked revolver forcing cones have been attributed to excessive velocities with the lighter bullets. Be careful!

.38 Special (L), .357 Magnum (C), Dime (R)

Although the internal case volume isn't needed for powder, the .357 Magnum case was lengthened slightly (.125") to avoid inadvertant use in the lighter frame .38 Special revolvers.

Ace Cadet Model 302

Considered the Holy Grail of .357 Magnum collecting is the Smith and Wesson Registered Magnum. Pictured above is the RM in my personal collection.

Registered Magnum Article

Other Links
NRA Article

.357 Magnum History

American Handgunner Article

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

Posted by: Open Blogger at 07:05 PM

Comments

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1 First.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2018 07:05 PM (/qEW2)

2 Spouse has a 686 Deluxe TALOS edition. She is a maestro with it.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert at September 16, 2018 07:06 PM (l7Kbv)

3 Uh, nice stapler...?

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:07 PM (NWiLs)

4 Wow!

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:07 PM (xYiAv)

5 Dime is a Republican?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 16, 2018 07:07 PM (DMUuz)

6 Yeah a stapler in .357 calibre is the perfect home defense office supply.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:07 PM (xYiAv)

7 Flash Email Traffic - The Czech model CZ-83 .380ACP caliber (9mm short/Browning) Semi-Auto Pistol

http://bit.ly/2NMEvUs

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:08 PM (yQpMk)

8 6 Yeah a stapler in .357 calibre is the perfect home defense office supply.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:07 PM (xYiAv)

If you release the hinge you can beat the hell out of somebody with an office stapler. Other than that, I got nothin'.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:08 PM (NWiLs)

9 I don't have any spiffy gun stories. All mine are off the rack with no particular historical significance. Doesn't mean I love them any less for it though.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:10 PM (NWiLs)

10 You meet a man with notches carved in his stapler, you smile and call that man "sir".

Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 07:10 PM (y87Qq)

11 OT: Jeff Flake is acting like a faggit saying that the vote for Sluppin' Jimmy can't move forward until the Senate hears more about high school hookups. What a cuck.

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 07:10 PM (9acFt)

12 Ah the venerable Model 19. I have owned two of those and now have its SS equivalent the Model 686.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:11 PM (mpXpK)

13 Recently watched a gun TV show and they had a segment on polymer casings. Developed for the military and not yet available to the public. Will reduce the weight significantly which of course was the purpose.

Is this old news?

Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at September 16, 2018 07:11 PM (2DOZq)

14 There's just something sexy about revolvers. I've been wanting a stainless steel Ruger Vaquero .357 for a while. Maybe after Christmas...

Posted by: Guzalot at September 16, 2018 07:12 PM (schB/)

15 Ace Cadet Model 302...this has saved more then a few Ace shelving projects. Let`s not be so hasty to dismiss this firepower!

Posted by: Tentotwo at September 16, 2018 07:12 PM (yhf6w)

16 Yeah a stapler in .357 calibre is the perfect home defense office supply.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR)

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Posted by: mikeski at September 16, 2018 07:12 PM (P1f+c)

17 da da Gum da da Gum
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Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 07:12 PM (N96yY)

18 12 Ah the venerable Model 19. I have owned two of those and now have its SS equivalent the Model 686.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:11 PM (mpXpK)

I thought the SS carried Lugers or Walthers.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:12 PM (NWiLs)

19 I was conflicted on which 686 to feature. I have another with a 4" barrel but like the snubbie.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (MVjcR)

20 19 I was conflicted on which 686 to feature. I have another with a 4" barrel but like the snubbie.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (MVjcR)

So, not a size queen then.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (NWiLs)

21 Bigger is Better!

Size doesn't mat... uh...yeah actually it does. I'll take a .45 over a 9m any day!

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (7KYil)

22 The only thing better than a .357 Magnum is a .41 Magnum.

Unless you're bluebell, and then the answer is Magnum, P.I., or at least the actor who played that character.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 16, 2018 07:14 PM (DMUuz)

23 I have another with a 4" barrel but like the snubbie.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (MVjcR)

You wish...

Posted by: Weasel's wife at September 16, 2018 07:14 PM (wYseH)

24 bigger IS better...

that's why i have a blued Dan Wesson in 445 Rhino/Super Magnum.

Resident 3vil has a stainless Dan Wesson in 445 Super Mag as well.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:14 PM (rjbMC)

25 I was conflicted on which 686 to feature. I have another with a 4" barrel but like the snubbie.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM

3" M66, son. There might be one at the TxMM.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 16, 2018 07:15 PM (DMUuz)

26 that's why i have a blued Dan Wesson in 445 Rhino/Super Magnum.

Perfect for deep concealment.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:15 PM (NWiLs)

27 The Colt and the short 686 are beautiful revolvers. I think the longer barrels make them look ungainly, although my Ruger GP100 balances perfectly with its 4" barrel....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2018 07:15 PM (wYseH)

28 Still looking to get the S&W model 625 revolver which is their .45acp model.

Want a revolver but don't want to add another caliber to my stock of ammo so .45acp it has to be.

Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at September 16, 2018 07:16 PM (2DOZq)

29 Unless you're bluebell, and then the answer is Magnum, P.I., or at least the actor who played that character.

In fairness, he said he never had much use for a revolver. Never said he didn't know how to use it.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:16 PM (yQpMk)

30 For the sake of my 1) sanity and 2) blood pressure I'm getting the impression this would be a great week to not spending much, if any, time watching the news - and that includes AoSHQ, my primary source for news I can use.

Stay awesome, horde.

Posted by: DocJ at September 16, 2018 07:16 PM (9TYxj)

31 I like at least a 6" barrel. If you go with anything shorter you have to go with a much faster burning powder to get the full use of the load. However using something like Bullseye is hard on the pistol and you can't get the full velocity out of it..

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:16 PM (mpXpK)

32 There was some bungling detective comedy (forget which one, Naked Gun, Sledge Hammer, something like that) where the detective actually defended himself by stapling the bad guy. Next scene the bad guy was using a staple remover to get the staples out of his face. Hilarious. Anyone remember that?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2018 07:17 PM (/qEW2)

33 I don't believe her and I think if anyone questions her or reads the "notes" (that even Wapo says are inconsistent with what she now claims) they will be able to glean more details that could possibly disprove her story.

But honestly, even if it were true, I would not care. A 17 year old jumping on a girl at a party and then she leaves is hardly a capital offense. I was in a treehouse with a guy in 7th grade and he tried to grab and kiss me. I was a little freaked out, but hardly traumatized and would not now try to ruin his life over it (even if I remembered his name, which I don't).

But- it never happened, I am sure.

Posted by: LASue at September 16, 2018 07:17 PM (Z48ZB)

34 I generally use H110 in .357 and Alliant 2400 in .44 Magnum.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:19 PM (MVjcR)

35 Magnum PI and friends were supposed to be all Vietnam vets, so a 1911 was a natural. Said before here had my Colt Trooper first and when I wanted another pistol got a 1911 mostly because I loved that show.

Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 07:20 PM (T4oHT)

36 In a related question, what is a good brand of .357 lever gun?

Posted by: Pod Hamp at September 16, 2018 07:22 PM (32W7F)

37 But honestly, even if it were true, I would not care. A 17 year old
jumping on a girl at a party and then she leaves is hardly a capital
offense. I was in a treehouse with a guy in 7th grade and he tried to
grab and kiss me. I was a little freaked out, but hardly traumatized
and would not now try to ruin his life over it (even if I remembered his
name, which I don't).
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Maybe, but what will the Tree House testify to?

Posted by: Diane Feinstein's Chinese driver at September 16, 2018 07:22 PM (UsCnO)

38 The 686 above has become my farm gun with the first three cylinders loaded with rat/snake shot.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (MVjcR)

39 Was the tree house named Tre?

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (xYiAv)

40 36 In a related question, what is a good brand of .357 lever gun?
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Marlin

Posted by: Alex Cora at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (wjq3f)

41 PDJT can make the entire SCOTUS confirmation circus go-away in 5-minutes.

How?

Approve the immediate declassification of any/all information relating to the Carter Page FISA approvals and renewals - for starters.

Posted by: DocJ at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (9TYxj)

42 This thread is scaring my .32 mouse guns.

Its like when were kids playing in the woods,
and somebody said somebody spied ‘big kids’

I’m going to go sit by the safe and try to be consoling.

Posted by: retropox at September 16, 2018 07:24 PM (8h9kC)

43 Sweetest shooter I have is a six inch Model 19. Picked up at a pawn shop for a song, as the previous owner had neglected the poor thing, resulting in some surface rust. A little TLC, and a pair of hogue monogrips and she was good to go.

Posted by: eastofsuez at September 16, 2018 07:24 PM (U2zca)

44 And with that, I'm out for the week.

Have a good one, folks.

Posted by: DocJ at September 16, 2018 07:25 PM (9TYxj)

45 The Model 19at the top is a great shooter. Target trigger, hammer and stocks.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM (MVjcR)

46 At a local gun auction yesterday. Picked up only some bits and pieces. MG34 link, some mags but the find was a 10 Bore cartridge with a solid lead slug approx 1920's production. It manages to make .50BMG look almost puny. It will go well in my Rigby.

Posted by: NZFrank withanM2 at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM (bgJ0E)

47 During a "what are your plans" thread this weekend I mentioned I would be buying a gun.

I actually bought two.

A Ruger PC Carbine and Ruger Security-9. They share the same magazines. 9mm but having two weapons with interchangeable magazines proved to be very seductive. Plus fun to shoot.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM (iiixZ)

48 What sort of gun do I want?

Any gun that looks like it might have been used by a Jimmy Cagney character!

"I made it, ma! Top o' the world!"

Posted by: RKae at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM (YK+Pn)

49 Stopped in to THE Bud's Gun Shop today. Given all the web sales they do, I was expecting a lot more. I was underwhelmed. GAT Guns in East Dundee, IL has a much bigger selection, at least on display.

The staff were very friendly, though.

Posted by: Eustace Haverkamp at September 16, 2018 07:29 PM (DtcGZ)

50 Marlin

Posted by: Alex Cora at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (wjq3f)

I have been doing a lot of research and also nagging people around here.

I think I am going with the Henry Big Boy, because there are just too many stories about quality problems with Marlin.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2018 07:29 PM (wYseH)

51 Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM (iiixZ)
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Congrats!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:29 PM (MVjcR)

52 The worst thing about a hot loaded .357 is it doesn't make a good home defense weapon unless you have no neighbors living near you. A jacketed 125 gr hollow point will whistle right through the body of an intruder, then the wall behind them, and then likely the neighbor's wall unless you have brick walls.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:30 PM (mpXpK)

53 If you release the hinge you can beat the hell out of somebody with an office stapler. Other than that, I got nothin'.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 16, 2018 07:08 PM (NWiLs)

Dwayne Johnson shows us proper offensive use of a stapler

https://youtu.be/KEIBF0yu9CM

Posted by: Kindltot at September 16, 2018 07:30 PM (2K6fY)

54 I see Anne Hathaway is calling for an end to White Privilege.

You first toots.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:32 PM (xYiAv)

55 The worst thing about a hot loaded .357 is it doesn't make a good home defense weapon unless you have no neighbors living near you. A jacketed 125 gr hollow point will whistle right through the body of an intruder, then the wall behind them, and then likely the neighbor's wall unless you have brick walls.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:30 PM (mpXpK)

Frangible projectiles.

Posted by: NZFrank withanM2 at September 16, 2018 07:33 PM (bgJ0E)

56 Hi-
I'm thinking of starting to reload, particularly 30-06. Question about powders: for a slower burn, to fill case under slight compression for SBT 165 gr boolit.
Online research brought up the following possibilities:
IMR4350
Norma URP
W760
Ramshot Hunter

Any comments if one of these would work? Any other reccomendations?

Posted by: Newbie Reloader at September 16, 2018 07:34 PM (wjq3f)

57 My revolver is a SW model 65 with a 4 inch barrel. For every 357 I fire I fire 10 38s. I have a 25 yard range on my rural property, warm up the revolver every other week. The 22LR rifles eats 200 rounds every week. My Rossi 62 is more accurate than my 1022 so I favor the Rossi when hunting varmints and small game.

Posted by: colfax mingo at September 16, 2018 07:34 PM (tCvhJ)

58 Real NY Time Article:

"We're Measuring the Economy All Wrong: The official statistics say that the financial crisis is behind us. It's not."

Also...

It's about fucking time that the Democrats paid a price for attempting to destroy Republican nominees.

Posted by: Kreplach at September 16, 2018 07:34 PM (kT3/m)

59 55 Frangible projectiles.

Posted by: NZFrank withanM2 at September 16, 2018 07:33 PM (bgJ0E)

I doubt if you could use a frangible bullet in a .357.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:35 PM (mpXpK)

60 I have the top pistol. Formally belonging to the Montana Highway patrol. Got it back in 1980. Became my "bear" gun and I carried it every time I went afield.

A friend made hot loads for me. My working theory when I ran into bears, usually grizzlies, was five for the bear and if that didn't take him down the last one was for me.

Posted by: Beartooth at September 16, 2018 07:36 PM (TP072)

61 Posted by: Newbie Reloader at September 16, 2018 07:34 PM (wjq3f)
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Take a look at IMR4895 for the 30-06.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:36 PM (MVjcR)

62 Gunga la gunga.

Posted by: JT at September 16, 2018 07:36 PM (ywGCt)

63 Flash Email Traffic - The Czech model CZ-83 .380ACP caliber (9mm short/Browning) Semi-Auto Pistol

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:08 PM

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Flash Washington......Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii!.........

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:37 PM (JUOKG)

64 51> My only regret with the purchase is the PC Carbine did not come with the threaded barrel. It did however come with a Venom red dot reflex sight.

At about $550 for the combo, plus another $300 for the "sister" Security-9 pistol, it was a deal (to me.)

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:37 PM (iiixZ)

65 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 16, 2018 07:29 PM (wYseH)

I have a Henry Golden Boy in .22. Shoots smooth like buttah. I have a Rossi .357 lever gun. It shoots just fine. I wish it was a Henry.

Make of that what you will. They are both a great deal of fun to shoot.

Posted by: Eustace Haverkamp at September 16, 2018 07:37 PM (DtcGZ)

66 @52

Do they still make Glaser safety slugs?
Was almost 30 years ago I had to sell the 629.
Still miss it.

Posted by: teej at September 16, 2018 07:38 PM (tOHeO)

67 How?

Approve the immediate declassification of any/all information
relating to the Carter Page FISA approvals and renewals - for starters.

Posted by: DocJ at September 16, 2018 07:23 PM (9TYxj)
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The Carolina floods have to peak first, for any hope of the Leftie press covering any portion of it.

Posted by: Diane Feinstein's Chinese driver at September 16, 2018 07:38 PM (UsCnO)

68 So, 357MAXX

Posted by: Jean at September 16, 2018 07:38 PM (j0Mw7)

69 Anyone else love the Ruger 77/357 rifle?

Posted by: Jean at September 16, 2018 07:39 PM (j0Mw7)

70 There are frangible loads in 357. I'll use frangibles when the civil war starts. No ballistic info, no casings to pick.

Posted by: colfax mingo at September 16, 2018 07:39 PM (tCvhJ)

71 56 Any comments if one of these would work? Any other reccomendations?

Posted by: Newbie Reloader at September 16, 2018 07:34 PM (wjq3f)

I used to use an IMR-???? for 165 gr boat-tail spire points as an accuracy round in my 30-06 Springfield. I can't remember the number or what the powder load was. It has been long ago. But the load was listed in the Lyman reloading manual.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:39 PM (mpXpK)

72 My wife, out of nowhere, just called Michael Phelps a pot smoking, monkey faced deuschbag!

I laughed.

Posted by: Kreplach at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM (kT3/m)

73 Ah, yes. I remember my old S&W Model 14 in .38 Special from long, long ago. A tank. Incredibly well-built. Sold it because I needed the money. Idiot. We live and learn, or maybe we don't learn.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM (CeJUf)

74 I see Anne Hathaway is calling for an end to White Privilege.

You first toots.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR)

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There is no way - NO WAY ON EARTH! - that Anne Hathaway could have gotten as far as she has in Tinseltown without fulfilling the deranged needs of every fat, wrinkled old producer in the biz.

As we see with Weinstein, they don't just "sleep" with actresses; they have bizarre proclivities that are far, far removed from simple intercourse.

She has allowed herself to be degraded in ways that our imaginations can't even comprehend.

Posted by: RKae at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM (YK+Pn)

75 During a "what are your plans" thread this weekend I mentioned I would be buying a gun.

I actually bought two.

A Ruger PC Carbine and Ruger Security-9. They share the same
magazines. 9mm but having two weapons with interchangeable magazines
proved to be very seductive. Plus fun to shoot.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM

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I bought the Ruger PC Carbine and a Glock 19. A match made in heaven.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM (JUOKG)

76 Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:39 PM (mpXpK)
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Probably IMR4895.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:41 PM (MVjcR)

77 Gotta go do laundry, so not waiting for #100 for the offtopic.

My question about Kavanaugh...

Where are the other bimbos? Clinton had a lot of bimbos. Weinstein had a lot of bimbos.

Am I to understand that this man is a violent rapist, who got the urge once 35 years ago, and never again since?

He's, like, the Halley's Comet of sexual assault? Gonna attempt one rape every 76 years?

And now I have to both go do laundry, and fix my bullshit detector.

Posted by: mikeski at September 16, 2018 07:41 PM (P1f+c)

78 I probably shouldn't admit this, but I saw "Magnum" in the headline and thought oh goody, there will probably be pictures! And there were,

but.

yeah

no.

Posted by: bluebell at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (C1PQi)

79 Ah the venerable Model 19. I have owned two of those and now have its SS equivalent the Model 686.

Posted by: Vic

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The stainless version of the 19 is the 66. The 686 is the stainless version of the 586.

586/686 has the full underlug. 19/66 doesn't.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (j4zcI)

80 Hah! Those little Smiths and Colts are nuthin'. Sure, they're nice revolvers but dinky. Try a 357 Redhawk from the original run in the mid-1980s. Ruger basically took their Redhawk 44 magnum and drilled smaller holes. Weighs a ton but can handle, easily, any semi-sane 357 magnum load. The cylinder is commonly compared to a bank vault. They only made about 5,000 of them and it is the closest thing to a 'rare' firearm I have.

It is very accurate with 38 special wadcutters. Feels like shooting a popgun.

The nice thing is after your six shots you can use it to beat the rhino to death with it. :-)

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (V+03K)

81 76 Probably IMR4895.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:41 PM (MVjcR)

That sounds familiar.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (mpXpK)

82 Henry Big Boy.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (DMUuz)

83 79
Ah the venerable Model 19. I have owned two of those and now have its SS equivalent the Model 686.

Posted by: Vic

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The stainless version of the 19 is the 66. The 686 is the stainless version of the 586.

586/686 has the full underlug. 19/66 doesn't.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (j4zcI)

I'll have to check

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:43 PM (mpXpK)

84 I bought the Ruger PC Carbine and a Glock 19. A match made in heaven.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM

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And a suppressor that will fit both with adapters and a threaded barrel for the Glock. And it will work with 300 blackout also.

Still waiting for the paperwork. I might get to take it home in six months for my Birthday.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:43 PM (JUOKG)

85 One of the things I want to do at my range is experiment with the IMR4895 temperature sensitivity. IMR stands for Improved Military Rifle and was the powder used in WWII, although the chemistry of the powder has changed over the years, I'm sure.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:43 PM (MVjcR)

86 On an unrelated note... has anybody inventoried their firearms in the event of "an accident" like fire or theft?

I spent some time today recording the serial numbers, model, mods, etc. of every firearm I own. I intend to take photos too.

If.... if they are every stolen, I will have at least some proof of ownership.

(However under different circumstances they were all lost in a boating accident long ago.)

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:44 PM (iiixZ)

87 Sure you can. The sintered copper only does its job and disrupts when it actually hits something. The firing of a pistol round in a short barrel is not enough for the projectile to break down. The pressure is not high enough.
5.56mm frangible works fine in M4 barrels profiles for police work and they are significantly higher pressure and velocity that a pistol. I doubt that 125gn .357 can " whistle" through a human body unless a periphery hit, unlike 7.62 x 51 which I have seen " whistle" through and mallet a person behind.

Posted by: NZFrank withanM2 at September 16, 2018 07:44 PM (bgJ0E)

88 I probably shouldn't admit this, but I saw "Magnum" in the headline and thought oh goody, there will probably be pictures! And there were,
but.
yeah
no.
Posted by: bluebell at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM

Grump had a cromulent comment regarding this up thread, if you didn't see it.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 16, 2018 07:45 PM (DMUuz)

89 Posted by: bluebell at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (C1PQi)
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Sorry!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:45 PM (MVjcR)

90 I see Anne Hathaway is calling for an end to White Privilege.

Okay. Nobody hires Anne Hathaway for anything ever again.
Problem solved. You're welcome.
Next???

Posted by: tu3031 at September 16, 2018 07:46 PM (jDF8P)

91 *off to Command F Grump*

Posted by: bluebell at September 16, 2018 07:46 PM (C1PQi)

92 You're right, its the Model 66.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 07:46 PM (mpXpK)

93 Picked up a Ruger Service Six .357 a few years ago. Smooth as Lagavulin. Put fat rubber SW-style grips on it. It feels very... comforting.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at September 16, 2018 07:47 PM (j4zcI)

94 forgot to mention, i also have a Dan Wesson and a Mk III in 357 Mag, and we have a Ruger in 357 Maximum.

plus a Python.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:47 PM (rjbMC)

95 On an unrelated note... has anybody inventoried their firearms in the event of "an accident" like fire or theft?

I spent some time today recording the serial numbers, model, mods, etc. of every firearm I own. I intend to take photos too.

If.... if they are every stolen, I will have at least some proof of ownership.

(However under different circumstances they were all lost in a boating accident long ago.)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:44 PM (iiixZ)

Yes, we have. And we update periodically. We have them scheduled separately on our home owners insurance. You would be shocked at what a small collection can add up to be worth should you need to replace it. Regardless of whether you keep guns in fire safes, etc. stuff can happen to them and you need to have a list to give to the insurance company.

Posted by: Jen the original at September 16, 2018 07:47 PM (YbFmM)

96 oh yeah, and a Coonan too.

i think that's all the 357s...

at least off the top of my head.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:49 PM (rjbMC)

97 36 ... for a 357 lever action, check out the Henry Big Boy.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 07:49 PM (V+03K)

98 I have a Ruger LCR .357 on my left ankle right this very minute. Just got back from Bible Study.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (zLDYs)

99 77

If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get more. But they may not have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (5GU7x)

100 Lovely King Cobra!

I did some revolver shooting myself yesterday. I got a good deal on some Hornady Critical Defense from MassAmmo (of all places). It's +p 38 Special.

I was shooting it out of my new (to me) 638, which is as light as a feather.

The good news, it is a very accurate round even out of the small 2" barrel.

The bad news is it recoils like fuck. 15 rounds and I was done with that shit. I'm sticking with SWC for general use.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (xJa6I)

101 Oh well back to writing.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (xYiAv)

102 If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get
more. But they may not have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead
nominee walking.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM

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Nope.....he will get three Red State Dem Senators voting for him.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:51 PM (JUOKG)

103 And another thing, opinions on Remington Model 11 (Browning A5 patent gun) in 12 gauge?

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 07:51 PM (zLDYs)

104 Posted by: bluebell at September 16, 2018 07:42 PM (C1PQi)

LOL, Bluebell.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 07:51 PM (AllCR)

105 One possible downside to insuring firearms is that insurance schedules can be subpoenaed, or so I'm told, making a defacto registry. Not advancing an opinion, just something to think about. I have a bunch of guns and the ones where I'd like some help sharing the risk of loss, I insure.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:52 PM (MVjcR)

106 36, 97. A Marlin 1894C is another good choice. Probably a used one in good condition built prior to about 2000.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 07:52 PM (CeJUf)

107 You're right, its the Model 66.

Posted by: Vic

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A fine weapon, but you don't want to feed it a steady diet of .357s. It was designed to be lighter than the Model 27 for more comfortable all-day carry for LEOs, and fired with .38 Special for frequent practice, with the .357 saved for occasional practice and duty.

SW came out with the 586 to split the difference between the 27 and the 19. A bit more robust for a steady .357 diet.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at September 16, 2018 07:53 PM (j4zcI)

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

Yes, just got back a few hours ago.

Tried using reactive (splatter) targets and it made a HUGE difference. Had my best groups ever.

I had been avoiding those targets before because they were so expensive at Walmart. Then I noticed they were cheap when bought in bulk on Amazon.

My accuracy improved so much I had to move back from 7 to 10 yardss so the bullet holes wouldn't overlap so much!

(firing SW victory .22lr)

Posted by: ArthurK at September 16, 2018 07:53 PM (+O81W)

109 Lovely King Cobra!

I did some revolver shooting myself yesterday. I got a good deal on
some Hornady Critical Defense from MassAmmo (of all places). It's +p 38
Special.

I was shooting it out of my new (to me) 638, which is as light as a feather.

The good news, it is a very accurate round even out of the small 2" barrel.

The bad news is it recoils like fuck. 15 rounds and I was done with that shit. I'm sticking with SWC for general use.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM

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Same with my Ruger LCR in .38+P. 10 rounds and I am done. That thing is a recoil beast because it is so light. Probably going to sell it and keep a 9mm in the truck instead of it.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:53 PM (JUOKG)

110 75 During a "what are your plans" thread this weekend I mentioned I would be buying a gun.

I actually bought two.

A Ruger PC Carbine and Ruger Security-9. They share the same
magazines. 9mm but having two weapons with interchangeable magazines
proved to be very seductive. Plus fun to shoot.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:28 PM

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I bought the Ruger PC Carbine and a Glock 19. A match made in heaven.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:40 PM (JUOKG)

Great combos. If I didn't have too many 9mms right now, I'd get that Ruger PC Carbine AND the Security 9.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 07:55 PM (xJa6I)

111 Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.

They have to turn 3 Republicans. Will they flip both of the weak sisters too?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:55 PM (yQpMk)

112 we need to do a complete inventory, but i'm a little worried someone might come to the erroneous conclusion we don't need any more than what we currently have, which is just silly.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:55 PM (rjbMC)

113 Posted by: ArthurK at September 16, 2018 07:53 PM (+O81W)
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Nice job! I use the splatter targets sometimes too. I read an article once on how to make them at home with poster board and some kind of spray paint. I'm sure an internet search would turn that up.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (MVjcR)

114 And another thing, opinions on Remington Model 11 (Browning A5 patent gun) in 12 gauge? Eromero at September 16, 2018 07:51 PM (zLDYs)

All good a nice gun IMHO. Happened to be one for sale at the auction yesterday, but the price rose and rose to heights I did not want to pay. My one is a good but rarely used shooter as one of my A5's ( the 1912 manufactured one) is the genreal house gun for rabbits, birds and critters.

Posted by: NZFrank withanM2 at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (bgJ0E)

115 And that's presuming that Doug Jones or Manchin does vote yes to try and save their jobs.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (yQpMk)

116 > 52 The worst thing about a hot loaded .357 is it doesn't make a good home defense weapon unless you have no neighbors living near you. A jacketed 125 gr hollow point will whistle right through the body of an intruder,

If your HOLLOW POINT is going through the body of the target then you're doing it wrong. Use a bullet that actually expands. There's a lot of ballistic gel tests for .357 mag you can find online.

Posted by: ArthurK at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (+O81W)

117 Insurance....

I wanted to include my modest collection of firearms a number of years ago in a typical homeowner's insurance package.

They wanted to "examine" each and every firearm.

I passed. Seemed they were scoping out what I had for future theft.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (iiixZ)

118 Colt Python best revolver I ever fired. My Grandfather had one. Don't recall if he traded it or it was stolen. Wish I could afford one now, though.

Posted by: David Cavanaugh at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (JlWF+)

119 ( Anna's main character just became a 357 carrier)

Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 07:57 PM (T4oHT)

120 doesn't vote yes to try and save their jobs

FMF

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:57 PM (yQpMk)

121 I passed up on a Talo Wiley Clapp GP100 a few years ago that I spied in a gun shop. Classy blue, Novak sights, 3" barrel. Shoulda grabbed it.

But the Service Six was a bit more than half the price and has been a fine consolation.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at September 16, 2018 07:57 PM (j4zcI)

122 Same with my Ruger LCR in .38+P. 10 rounds and I am done. That thing is a recoil beast because it is so light. Probably going to sell it and keep a 9mm in the truck instead of it.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 07:53 PM (JUOKG)

I swapped my Kel-Tec FP9 for the 638 for pocket carry after some side by side testing. The capacity is better with the smaller autos but both are as good/bad for shooting and the 638 weighs less and draws easier. If I have to tussle at contact ranges, revolver might be better.

And the 638 doesn't have that mag eject problem.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 07:57 PM (xJa6I)

123 If I didn't have too many 9mms right now,
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i recognize all these words, but they make no sense in this order...

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM (rjbMC)

124 The cylinder lock up on colt revolvers is amazing.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM (MVjcR)

125 Handy info for the Burning Times -- Wyatt Earp gives out some gunfighting advice (not *our* Wyatt, but the real McCoy) :

abesguncave.com/wyatt-earp-on-gunfighting-
interview/

h/t Insty

Posted by: GnuBreed at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM (0ogQG)

126 So what are the odds a republican flips and torpedoes the Supreme Court until next year after the mid terms?

We all know they are mostly cowards.

Posted by: Duncan Macleod, The Highlander at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM (YoaSV)

127 So what are the odds a republican flips and torpedoes the Supreme Court until next year after the mid terms?

We all know they are mostly cowards.

Posted by: Duncan Macleod, The Highlander at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM

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Slim to non existent.....I have $50 on that bet and I am giving 2-1 odds.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:01 PM (JUOKG)

128 I've said this before but unless you are dealing with bad guys in body armor, the 357 magnum is simply too powerful (threat to neighbors), too hard to control, and too loud. It will make most shooters flinch badly. The 38 special is better for home defense in a revolver.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 08:01 PM (V+03K)

129 If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get more. But they may not have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.
Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (5GU7x)

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For the 4th freaking time, Flake is not a no vote. He has said he would be open to hearing from this scrunt before voting. Grassley's move now.

Use that fire extinguisher on your hair.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:01 PM (I16G8)

130 My sad gun story:

Had a client owe me money he couldn't pay. Took an HK 91 and a Steyer/Manlicher sniper rifle with double set trigger in lieu of cash. Seven years later, and one year post-divorce, sold both to meet very pressing bills (two months arrears car payment and overdue child support). Three years later my finances were much better and wanted to buy weapons back.

Alas, he had died and window who 'hated guns' sold them to pawn shop. sigh

Loved those weapons. The HK 91 kicked it's brass ougt towards the enemy and that double set trigger would go bang with the wind from a passing butterfly. I shot 4" patterns at 1000 yds. with it from sand bagged rest. Buddy, a much better shot than I, did sub 2" patterns at same range.

Posted by: Lurking Cynic at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (yhS1c)

131 Folks are going to hate me but...I sold my Colt Python a few months ago.

I needed the money for mortgage as I was funemployed at the time.

To be honest, I don't enjoy shooting revolvers, except my S&W Model 10 for some reason. They just don't fit my hand and magnum rounds aren't fun for me.

I'd rather shoot .45 or 10mm. I think I do still have a S&W model 28, though. Thought about getting a Coonan but funemployment intervened.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (xJa6I)

132 Now I'm thinking of a SIG P365 since they seem to have solved the early problems. Anyone have experience with this one?

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (CeJUf)

133 Slim to non existent.....I have $50 on that bet and I am giving 2-1 odds.

I'll give 3-1 but, Kav might decide it's not worth it. 3-1 that if the Senate votes, he's in.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (yQpMk)

134 115 And that's presuming that Doug Jones or Manchin does vote yes to try and save their jobs.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:56 PM (yQpMk)

Reminds m- have to call Jones and tell him to vote for K, or he can kiss his hopes of a Senate pension good by ( have to serve 6 yers).

Posted by: Fox2! at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (SB5Q1)

135
Slim to non existent.....I have $50 on that bet and I am giving 2-1 odds.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:01 PM (JUOKG)
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Glad to hear it. I get nervous whenever the GOP is required to stand firm with narrow vote margins.

Posted by: Duncan Macleod, The Highlander at September 16, 2018 08:03 PM (YoaSV)

136 Reminds m- have to call Jones and tell him to vote for K, or he can kiss his hopes of a Senate pension good by ( have to serve 6 yers).

I sent his office an email saying essentially the same thing.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:03 PM (yQpMk)

137 The cylinder lock up on colt revolvers is amazing.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM

True, that. The sound of the cylinder closing on my Python is pure mechanical perfection.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 16, 2018 08:03 PM (LvUOD)

138 If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get more. But they may not
have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (5GU7x)

Skankles, chill the hell out! Flake did not say he was voting no.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:04 PM (FTXAT)

139 123 If I didn't have too many 9mms right now,
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i recognize all these words, but they make no sense in this order...
Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 07:58 PM (rjbMC)

LOL, I know I know.

But the fact is, I have...I think 14 9mm pistols. And I regularly shoot maybe 3 of them.

And when I don't shoot a gun regularly, I just ain't as good with them.

I should go down to just the 3 9mm but WA state makes it a pain to sell guns private and gun shops and pawn shops fuck you hard on trying to sell guns. So I just keep stacking them up...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:04 PM (xJa6I)

140 129 If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get more. But they may not have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.
Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM (5GU7x)

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For the 4th freaking time, Flake is not a no vote. He has said he would be open to hearing from this scrunt before voting. Grassley's move now.

Use that fire extinguisher on your hair.
Posted by: Calm Mentor

But its so much fun!! Good exercise!

Posted by: Puddleglum at September 16, 2018 08:05 PM (peJQi)

141 132 Now I'm thinking of a SIG P365 since they seem to have solved the early problems. Anyone have experience with this one?
Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (CeJUf)

It's a sweet, sweet gun. IF they've fixed the dead trigger and breaking striker issues.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (xJa6I)

142 132 Now I'm thinking of a SIG P365 since they seem to have solved the early problems. Anyone have experience with this one?
Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM (CeJUf)
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Not with the P365 in particular, but I'm a Sig Sauer fan. I took their armorer's course a few years back so I could work on mine without having too many leftover parts.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (MVjcR)

143 Since we haven't started the Home Repair series yet, my Kenmore refrigerator has suddenly stopped being frost free. Is this something I can fix with a new module or something similar?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (yQpMk)

144 Does Kav need a vote out of the Judiciary Committee. If he does, Flake is a problem.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 16, 2018 08:07 PM (1UZdv)

145 Eromero: "And another thing, opinions on Remington Model 11 (Browning A5 patent gun) in 12 gauge?"

That's the first gun I ever owned. Yeah, I know, strange choice, a 22 is better to start with.

But I wanted something I could shoot deer and rabbit with, and didn't want to wait for a second gun for that.

So anyway: Great gun. Recoil operated, of course, not gas; very reliable, even if you don't clean it after every single use. I have no idea how old mine is; hell, it might have been a reconditioned WW1 trench gun, for all I know -- it was ancient and pitted when I bought it in 1978. Reliable, patterns great. Not the best trigger, but safe operation. A little heavy.

Posted by: Pastafarian at September 16, 2018 08:07 PM (sgHEm)

146 Now I'm thinking of a SIG P365 since they seem to have solved the early problems. Anyone have experience with this one?

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 08:02 PM

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Trying to find one with no luck. I have two orders out with both Bass pro and Cabelas, both are on back order with "sorry but it ain't happening" emails and my local gun store can't get one for love or money.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:07 PM (JUOKG)

147 The neighbors 2-300 feet away are why I don't keep my 357 as first use, at that distance 45's drop like rocks but at 10 feet will stop anyone.

Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (T4oHT)

148 \Does Kav need a vote out of the Judiciary Committee.

McTurtle can bring it straight to the floor if he's pissed.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (yQpMk)

149

They have to turn 3 Republicans. Will they flip both of the weak sisters too?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 07:55 PM (yQpMk)

Those two were already hanging by a thread and looking for any excuse. And now...ta dahhhh....the excuse is presented.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (5GU7x)

150 143 Since we haven't started the Home Repair series yet, my Kenmore refrigerator has suddenly stopped being frost free. Is this something I can fix with a new module or something similar?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (yQpMk)

Sounds like a broken thermometer to me?

Any fridge ninjas online? I seem to recall my old fridge frosting over and it was just a $20 part to replace.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (xJa6I)

151 Kav is the ultimate Boy Scout. He can't get caught in a lie or a humana humana.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (1UZdv)

152 All my revolvers are BP, with the exception of the Ruger Single Six. I learned to shoot handguns on that sweetheart.

The Ruger is a .22 modeled after the Colt peacemaker. Very solid, with good grips right out of the box, crisp trigger and stellar accuracy. It's an early model, with the flat loading gate.

Posted by: irongrampa at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (S/hVx)

153 141, Mark - I understand they have. And you can buy stainless aftermarket strikers now if you have any doubt. The issue is finding a P365 in a local gunshop...

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 08:08 PM (CeJUf)

154 Those two were already hanging by a thread and looking for any excuse.

The voices told you this?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (yQpMk)

155 Does Kav need a vote out of the Judiciary Committee. If he does, Flake is a problem.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 16, 2018 08:07 PM

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He was voted out of committee last week. The dems delayed his floor vote until next week.

He is going to get confirmed.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (JUOKG)

156 So Kavanaugh's accuser took a lie detector test.
I assume they meant polygraph but us low information folks aren't supposed to know what that means.
Big deal. Does anyone believe the results? Or the media that reported it?
The only thing missing in this Democrat fiasco is a crowd shouting "Jerry...Jerry...Jerry!!!"

Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (0tfLf)

157 If the DNC can get 1 woman to lie they will get more. But they may not have to. Flake is a no which means Kav is a dead nominee walking.
Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 07:50 PM

The anti-Trumpers are willing to utterly destroy a likely squish who will probably vote for their interests at least half the time, just to stymie Trump until the mid-terms when all their Blue Wave/Impeachment fantasies will come true. Not sure how rational that is, but as usual the Trump haters are gonna do the dems' heavy lifting for them.

Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at September 16, 2018 08:10 PM (2NqXo)

158 Since we haven't started the Home Repair series yet, my Kenmore refrigerator has suddenly stopped being frost free. Is this something I can fix with a new module or something similar?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (yQpMk)

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Most of them stay frost free by venting into the refrigerator. Can you check and see if there is a vent line, and whether it is frozen over. May be as simple as that.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:10 PM (I16G8)

159 I did buy one grown-up gun recently.

A mint French MAB-PA15.

A giant tank of solid steel 9mm, with a revolving barrel action.

It outweighs a 1911 by at least 2 quarter-pounders and a small fries.

Came with a new French Foreign Legion drop holster.
For 300 quid, I couldn’t say no, since a have a number of MAB Model D’s

One pre-war French Navy issue, one French State Police, and one marked Sûreté Nationale, in case I need to chase a pink panther jewel thief.

Posted by: retropox at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM (8h9kC)

160 How do you all not see that delaying equals not voting yes.Flake's stunt says to the world I believe her. And how do you vote for him then? Anything other than "fuck that bullshit, I'm voting yes" means a no vote.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM (5GU7x)

161 I meant to add my Walther Ppk22 is more reliable than the Dems...and it misfires every third round.
A POS.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM (0tfLf)

162 Most of them stay frost free by venting into the refrigerator.

This model cools the refrigerator portion by deflecting some of the frozen air from the freezer compartment. It's venting all the time.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM (yQpMk)

163 Slim to non existent.....I have $50 on that bet and I am giving 2-1 odds.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:01 PM (JUOKG)
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Glad to hear it. I get nervous whenever the GOP is required to stand firm with narrow vote margins.
Posted by: Duncan Macleod, The Highlander at September 16, 2018 08:03 PM (YoaSV)

This entire fantasy is so made up and so transparent that there is no risk to any republican who votes yes on Kavanaugh and virtually no downside to the three Dems in red states up for election.

Seriously, the Dem's couldn't find someone who isn't a psychology professor and a known anti Trump pussy hat organizer to push this fanciful story?

Other than her fellow travelers in her drum circle or womyn's march comrades, there isn't a single person out there, including most women, that are buying this story in the least. It's like a script from a bad soft porn movie on some channel in France.

Posted by: Jen the original at September 16, 2018 08:12 PM (YbFmM)

164 How do you all not see that delaying equals not
voting yes.Flake's stunt says to the world I believe her. And how do you
vote for him then? Anything other than "fuck that bullshit, I'm voting
yes" means a no vote.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM

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Maybe you need to consider switching to decaf.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:12 PM (JUOKG)

165 143
Since we haven't started the Home Repair series yet, my Kenmore
refrigerator has suddenly stopped being frost free. Is this something I
can fix with a new module or something similar?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:06 PM (yQpMk)

Frost free works by having a sensor and heating coils around the freezer cooling coils. If the sensor or the heating coils go bad it will frost up. The parts are cheap but the labor depends on the area.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 08:12 PM (mpXpK)

166 But the fact is, I have...I think 14 9mm pistols. And I regularly shoot maybe 3 of them.

And when I don't shoot a gun regularly, I just ain't as good with them.

I should go down to just the 3 9mm but WA state makes it a pain to
sell guns private and gun shops and pawn shops fuck you hard on trying
to sell guns. So I just keep stacking them up...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:04 PM (xJa6I)

14 9mm pistols?

You say that like it is a bad thing.

When the shit finally drops, you can trade some of those for valuable stuff.

Until then, change those desiccant packs once in a while. And practice, of course.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at September 16, 2018 08:13 PM (UsCnO)

167 Most likely, Anita Hill Redux. And a guy on SCOTUS pissed off for a lifetime.

Can you picture Kav's first day on the job. Clarence takes into his office, closes the door, says sit down son, and takes the bottle of scotch out of his desk drawer with two glasses.

Clarence and Kav will be tag teaming on opinions. Clarence will defer resignation for a bit, just for the joy of it.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 16, 2018 08:13 PM (1UZdv)

168 Anyway, the other half of the range report:

I put another 200 rounds through the PPQ 45. It is, still, a very very accurate pistol.

However, I had two dead triggers (I was riding the reset to try to repro last week's failures) and one straight failure to fire (no striker hit) out of the 200 rounds.

That's not good enough for a carry gun.

So I'm back to the XD, since that always, always goes bang and is sufficiently accurate and then some. Glocks will go back into rotation as backups.

I'm going to fiddle with it some more but it looks like that IF I keep the gun very clean and if I don't try to ride the reset, it should still be a fun range toy or a tertiary carry choice. But I'm still nervous about carrying it and relying on it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (xJa6I)

169 Frost free works by having a sensor and heating coils around the freezer cooling coils.

I figured it was something like that. So it is supposed to periodically stops freezing and thaw out into the pan, yes?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (yQpMk)

170 What a fucking joke this whole thing is. Our whole is consumed with lies and smears non stop because the Left lost an election.

Posted by: Duncan Macleod, The Highlander at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (YoaSV)

171 OT: Kav accusor's "Rate My Professor" page:
http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1352705

Posted by: shibumi at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (QKV7o)

172 Maybe you need to consider switching to decaf.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:12 PM (JUOKG)

LOL.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (AllCR)

173 So Kavanaugh's accuser took a lie detector test.
I assume they meant polygraph but us low information folks aren't supposed to know what that means.
Big deal. Does anyone believe the results? Or the media that reported it?
The only thing missing in this Democrat fiasco is a crowd shouting "Jerry...Jerry...Jerry!!!"

Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (0tfLf)

Leftists lie. It's what they do best. The bitch would say she's Martian if she thought it was good for the agenda

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (SiINZ)

174 Skankles, your concern is noted. You don't need to keep arguing it; we're aware of your prediction.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (naEeR)

175 If I open carried like Weasel down at Weasel Acres, A 4" 357 revolver would be ideal. Especially if loaded with 38 special +P ammo or snake shot and the 38s. Comfortable on your waist, the barrel doesn't get in the way when seated, and quick to deploy. If needed, you can always go to full power 357s. I'm comfortable with single actions but a Smith or Ruger GP100 double action would work just fine.

Being me, I would probably choose a Blackhawk in 45 Colt but it's 357s under discussion.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (V+03K)

176 He was voted out of committee last week. The dems delayed his floor vote until next week.

He is going to get confirmed.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (JUOKG)

No. Thursday is the committee vote.

Posted by: Miklos, a stickler at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (zCyNd)

177 Those two were already hanging by a thread and looking for any excuse.

The voices told you this?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (yQpMk)

With that, I have to go do something constructive, but I will be laughing while I do it. OT section of the thread-winner.

Posted by: Jen the original at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (YbFmM)

178 No refrigerator expert, but it costs nothing to check all drainlines then maybe defrosting it and start it over

Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (T4oHT)

179 The fate of Kav lies in Flake's hands. Yeah it's silly of me to worry since Flake has been such a stalwart vote for us.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (5GU7x)

180 169 I figured it was something like that. So it is supposed to periodically stops freezing and thaw out into the pan, yes?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (yQpMk)

Supposedly it only heats the coils up enough to get rid of the frost, but it probably does heat up the entire freezer slightly.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 08:16 PM (mpXpK)

181 My dad had a .357 magnum. It had a snub nose and these red and white sights, IE, there were two bright red tabs near the hammer and white pip on end of the barrel.
He carried it all the time. He worked in security for a big corporation I won't name, and investigated company theft. IE inside jobs where folks were embezzling money or stealing stuff from the job. And I'm talking large scale theft. He got alot of death threats from people he helped put in jail. But he told me the worst cases were the ones he did on the side for extra cash. He had a PI license and he would sometimes moonlight doing cases for individuals, and these were mostly divorce/adultery cases. He said THOSE were the ones that crazy ugly and those people were the main reason he carried.

I helped him a few times, but mostly it was boring stake out type stuff. And once or twice we would follow people around using different cars, but really that's boring too. That part of the job is not that exciting, and that's most of the job, really.
Once, when I was just out of high school I stole my dad's gun out of his briefcase and took it someplace to do something bad to someone. To my great fortune, the someone's were gone by the time I got there with dad's gun. I eventually cooled off and brought the gun back. I look back at that moment from time to time and realize how lucky it was that things happened the way the way they did that night. How easily my life could have been very different.
The Man Upstairs was looking out for me that day, without doubt.
Any time I see or hear about a .357 I think about it. Someday I may eventually purchase a handgun, but it won't be one of those.

Posted by: Agent Cooper at September 16, 2018 08:16 PM (ZNsQr)

182 161 I meant to add my Walther Ppk22 is more reliable than the Dems...and it misfires every third round.
A POS.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:11 PM (0tfLf)

PPQ22?

I think you were one of the morons that talked me out of getting one.

I'm bidding on a Buckmark on Proxibid. It won't mimic any of my carry pistols but folks here have said good things about it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:16 PM (xJa6I)

183 Anyway, the other half of the range report:

I put another 200 rounds through the PPQ 45. It is, still, a very very accurate pistol.

However, I had two dead triggers (I was riding the reset to try to
repro last week's failures) and one straight failure to fire (no striker
hit) out of the 200 rounds.

That's not good enough for a carry gun.

So I'm back to the XD, since that always, always goes bang and is
sufficiently accurate and then some. Glocks will go back into rotation
as backups.

I'm going to fiddle with it some more but it looks like that IF I
keep the gun very clean and if I don't try to ride the reset, it should
still be a fun range toy or a tertiary carry choice. But I'm still
nervous about carrying it and relying on it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM

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If it fails once I will not use a gun for my EDC. I have not had a single Glock or Sig Sauer fail, ever.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:16 PM (JUOKG)

184
Kavanaugh's nomination should be withdrawn, as he has proven to be too dangerously divisive at this critical passage of our democracy.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:17 PM (LsBY9)

185 Supposedly it only heats the coils up enough to get rid of the frost, but it probably does heat up the entire freezer slightly.

I meant that. The compressor and the fan to circulate the air would stop for this operation, I'm sure.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:17 PM (yQpMk)

186 Posted by: shibumi at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (QKV7o)

Well, the ones that came out today or yesterday are clearly people trying to make a political point, but it doesn't look like the ones even from years ago are very positive.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:18 PM (AllCR)

187 From RateMyProfessor:

Christine ford is the worst educator I have ever experienced. Avoid taking her class and avoid any interaction with this person. I feel like she has something wrong with her and I am surprised no one has caught this. Also avoid fullerton's MSW program as long as she is there.

awful
1.0 Overall Quality
5.0 Level of Difficulty

Prof. Ford is unprofessional, lacks appropriate filters, and I am honestly scared of her. She’s made comments both in class and in e-mails, if you cross her, you will be on her bad side. I fear to think of the poor clients that had to deal with her while she got her MSW and her LCSW. Absolutely the worst teacher I ever had.

Posted by: Miklos, following up at September 16, 2018 08:18 PM (zCyNd)

188 But I though the cops loved me!

Posted by: .40 S&W at September 16, 2018 08:19 PM (15YYM)

189 IF what the lady claims about Kavanaugh is true, what would he have been prosecuted for at the time? Misdemeanor? felony?

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:19 PM (FUnZV)

190 The fate of Kav lies in Flake's hands. Yeah it's silly of me to worry since Flake has been such a stalwart vote for us.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (5GU7x)

As we keep pointing out, his vote isn't necessary now that McCain is dead.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:19 PM (yQpMk)

191 Those aren't .357s.
THESE are .357s:
https://tinyurl.com/Model-27s

Posted by: Chris Morton at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (+Z/cK)

192 Someday I hope there are ruthless conservatives ready to do dirty work on Leftists.

Na, who am I kidding that will never happen

Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (T4oHT)

193 Kenmore - guessing you need to clean the drain line for the freezer. Some disassembly required, but that was our issue, paper somehow clogged the small tube. Just patience, hair dryer, and a pipe snake.

Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (Je5yd)

194 I like the Remington Model 11. Old Pappy Eromero bought one after he came back from the Army hospital after WW I. This was about the same time as Old Grand-Pappy Eromero bought a Browning A5 (I have this one in my safe) with some of his WWII shipyard money. Pappy said at the time he won't spending all that kind of money just to have 'Browning' engraved on the barrel. I shot both and about 50/50 on them.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (zLDYs)

195 Kav's exposure is that he gets caught in a lie. Otherwise, we'll hear about pubic hairs on Coke cans.

Either way, Ds will try to use this in midterms. It may backfire.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 16, 2018 08:21 PM (1UZdv)

196 The fate of Kav lies in Flake's hands. Yeah it's silly of me to worry since Flake has been such a stalwart vote for us.
Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (5GU7x)

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It is almost as if you live to come here and spread panicky bullshit with your hair on fire. Had you ever been right, people might listen. Since this hasn't happened, meh.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:21 PM (I16G8)

197

My carry piece (as if you couldn't guess) is my 1911. In all the years I've owned it, it has never failed to make a loud satisfying noise when the trigger is squeezed.
It eats anything fed though I make a point of using quality ammo plus yearly it sees a gunsmith for a thorough exam and deep clean.

Posted by: irongrampa at September 16, 2018 08:21 PM (S/hVx)

198 Arrived back at home about an hour ago following the evacuation. I haven't unpacked my guns yet.

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (DTX3h)

199 Kenmore - guessing you need to clean the drain line for the freezer.

There is a drain line into a pan that the condenser fan causes to evaporate. How does that being clogged make the evaporator freeze up?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (yQpMk)

200
I intend to use the Democrats' criterion for judging the veracity of these accusations: I don't care if Ford brings out a blue dress with BK's DNA, he should be confirmed.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (LsBY9)

201 Well its about time for disk cleanup and to get ready for bed. BBT

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (mpXpK)

202 Kav should simply say that as a gay man, he may have had some youthful missteps but, as a gay man, he deserves to be one of The Supremes, as a gay man.

And the court too.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (EoRCO)

203 That's it for this week - have you been to the range?
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Yes.
And No.

You see, I had every intention of going Tuesday, but first I had to go to a gun club meeting to pick up my ID badge, without which I cannot shoot as a member. They didn't have it, and to make it worse I had to schedule a walk-around and checklist test to keep the level of membership I have/had.

So, today I was at the range getting back up to speed, so to speak, but no shooting.

Weasel, thanks for the post on .357, my favorite caliber.
Despite not being the best for ccw that caliber and six guns trip my trigger.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (z79tQ)

204 *moves ever so slightly more to the R side*

Posted by: most middle aged guys at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (zCyNd)

205 our newest gub: a SigSauer "we the people" 1911 style CO2 bb pistol...

gonna go try it on some empty canoe sex beer cans right naow.

if all goes well, it'll take its first rat tnight.

BIAB

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 08:23 PM (rjbMC)

206 The fate of Kav lies in Flake's hands. Yeah it's silly of me to worry since Flake has been such a stalwart vote for us.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (5GU7x)

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It is almost as if you live to come here and spread panicky bullshit
with your hair on fire. Had you ever been right, people might listen.
Since this hasn't happened, meh.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:21 PM

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Exactly like kreplach. It does get tiresome.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at September 16, 2018 08:23 PM (JUOKG)

207 Posted by: Chris Morton at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (+Z/cK)
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Nice!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:23 PM (HDmdj)

208 We can't possibly expected to vote with a low-pressure system bearing down on us!

Posted by: Jeff Fluke at September 16, 2018 08:23 PM (x/2Z8)

209 For that drain tube I use a small wire (14 g) to clear it then rinse it with clorox.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 08:24 PM (8yZ+3)

210 Those rare my professor comments are great! Even the real ones make you doubt her sanity and certainly her credibility.

Posted by: LASue at September 16, 2018 08:24 PM (Z48ZB)

211 With Arizona senators, it's the stupidity, but it's a dry stupidity.

Posted by: Humid subtropical Miklos at September 16, 2018 08:25 PM (zCyNd)

212 Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at September 16, 2018 08:22 PM (DTX3h)
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Hope everything is OK at home.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:25 PM (HDmdj)

213 152 ... "All my revolvers are BP, with the exception of the Ruger Single Six. I learned to shoot handguns on that sweetheart."

irongrampa, Those older Single Six are great. There's a story that when Ruger introduced the Single Six at a presentation, they hooked it up to a machine that continuously cocked and dry fired one. The machine broke down before the revolver showed any signs of wear.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 08:26 PM (V+03K)

214 The fate of Kav lies in Flake's hands. Yeah it's silly of me to worry since Flake has been such a stalwart vote for us.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:15 PM (5GU7x)
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Is Flake a No vote. someone commented on Breitbart that Murkowski is a No vote.
Where is everyone getting this?

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:27 PM (hECVl)

215 Posted by: LASue at September 16, 2018 08:24 PM (Z48ZB)

Somebody better save them because they're going to go bye-bye. She's already scrubbed most of her social media stuff.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:27 PM (AllCR)

216 Where is everyone getting this?

Where the sun doesn't shine.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at September 16, 2018 08:28 PM (naEeR)

217 My two cents about the Kavanaugh, "Story". This reminds me of the type of true believer that become suicide bombers. Willing to sacrifice themselves, their family and everything for the cause. Of course, from her fellow Dimms, she'll be praised to whatever heaven they believe in. She'll be a star for a few days then dropped like yesterday's turd.

Posted by: Winston at September 16, 2018 08:28 PM (wgCUV)

218

As we keep pointing out, his vote isn't necessary now that McCain is dead.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:19 PM (yQpMk)

His vote is needed in commitee.

And since Collins and Murkie are almost sure a no, every vote is needed.

Flake has enormous power right now. And his main concern right now is how big will his msnbc paycheck be next year. Like I said, no reason to worry.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:28 PM (5GU7x)

219 Dr. McCoy just slapped the queen.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 08:29 PM (8yZ+3)

220 Neverkankles is really a Nevertrumper.

Worse than the clown who touts the Hillary in a Landslide site, Predictit

Posted by: Jonah at September 16, 2018 08:29 PM (vFd8X)

221 Is Flake a No vote. someone commented on Breitbart that Murkowski is a No vote.
Where is everyone getting this?
Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:27 PM (hECVl)

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No, he is not.

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:30 PM (I16G8)

222
Somebody better save them because they're going to go bye-bye. She's already scrubbed most of her social media stuff.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Zuck and Google are desperately helping with that.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:30 PM (LsBY9)

223 If either Collins or Murkie vote Yes I will eat Ace's hat

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:31 PM (5GU7x)

224 Yes, it's more than a bit problemmatic that some of the actual students say that there's something wrong with her and that they're scared of her.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:32 PM (AllCR)

225 Only hope Kav has now is 2 red state Dems. Not impossible but highly unlikely.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:32 PM (5GU7x)

226 So Kavanaugh's accuser took a lie detector test.
I assume they meant polygraph but us low information folks aren't supposed to know what that means.
Big deal. Does anyone believe the results? Or the media that reported it?
The only thing missing in this Democrat fiasco is a crowd shouting "Jerry...Jerry...Jerry!!!"

Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (0tfLf)

I suspect that it was really a "lie perfecter" test. "OK, that was pretty good, but the BP line twitched a little there. How about we alter a couple words in the story, and run it again?" Practice makes perfect.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 16, 2018 08:33 PM (iwUO9)

227 184
Kavanaugh's nomination should be withdrawn, as he has proven to be too dangerously divisive at this critical passage of our democracy.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:17 PM (LsBY9)

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Actually Trump and his entire administration should be withdrawn. Nay, the entire republican party if not democracy itself.

Any system that hacks up a Kavanaugh has proven itself a failure.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:33 PM (FUnZV)

228 Somebody better save them because they're going to go bye-bye. She's already scrubbed most of her social media stuff.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:27 PM (AllCR)

All of her internet presence has been scrubbed. Even her bio page at the university she works at brings up a blank page. I've never seen anything like it. It's virtually impossible to do even with a large staff working 24/7.

Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at September 16, 2018 08:34 PM (rnXGe)

229 Since we seem to be completely off topic now, I just watched this 1940 video about vacuum tubes which is very cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-JzxX75oYc

Posted by: rickl at September 16, 2018 08:35 PM (sdi6R)

230 Kavanaugh's nomination should be withdrawn, as he has proven to be too dangerously divisive at this critical passage of our democracy.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:17 PM (LsBY9)
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WTF!

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:35 PM (hECVl)

231 192 Someday I hope there are ruthless conservatives ready to do dirty work on Leftists.

Na, who am I kidding that will never happen
Posted by: Skip at September 16, 2018 08:20 PM (T4oHT)

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*** plans to start seeing a therapist to talk about the (unnamed) female judge who gaveled my nutsack back in the '90s ***

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:35 PM (FUnZV)

232 1940 *film*, not video, of course.

Posted by: rickl at September 16, 2018 08:35 PM (sdi6R)

233 There is a drain line into a pan that the condenser fan causes to evaporate. How does that being clogged make the evaporator freeze up?

We had a small ice dam and about 3-4 inches of the drain tube frozen solid. No where for the water to go when the freezer goes through the defrost cycle.

Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:35 PM (Je5yd)

234 Co used two agencies for lie services; one for yea and one for nay.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 08:36 PM (8yZ+3)

235 The Ruger LCRx in .357 magnum is the only pistol round I have ever fired that causes discomfort. In a light-weight pistol, the snap is noticeable. Load alternate cylanders with .38 Special and .357 magnum, spin the cylander and fire not knowing which round is up next.

It is a very nice, small revolver.

I'd like to fire the LCR in 9mm so I don't have to keep yet another type of ammo on-hand.

Posted by: WarEagle82 at September 16, 2018 08:37 PM (2BPRE)

236
So we have a vague, non-falsifiable accusation made at the last minute by a person who has for all intents and purposes disappeared. And there are Republican senators going along with this hit-and-run?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:37 PM (LsBY9)

237
236
So we have a vague, non-falsifiable accusation made at the last minute by a person who has for all intents and purposes disappeared. And there are Republican senators going along with this hit-and-run?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:37 PM (LsBY9)

And this surprises you because......

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:39 PM (5GU7x)

238 speaking of XDs 9mms and 357s, i'm thinking of sending these folks my XD house gun for an upgrade

https://www.460rowland.com/product-category/960-rowland-conversions/

anyone here ever w*rked with these folks or their products?|

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 08:39 PM (rjbMC)

239 Weasel, Thanks for the Gun Thread. Always interesting and much more enjoyable than political BS.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 08:40 PM (V+03K)

240 So Kavanaugh's accuser took a lie detector test.

I assume they meant polygraph but us low information folks aren't supposed to know what that means.

Big deal. Does anyone believe the results? Or the media that reported it?

The only thing missing in this Democrat fiasco is a crowd shouting "Jerry...Jerry...Jerry!!!"

Posted by: Diogenes at September 16, 2018 08:09 PM (0tfLf)

Leftists lie. It's what they do best. The bitch would say she's Martian if she thought it was good for the agenda

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 16, 2018 08:14 PM (SiINZ)

She might honestly be mentally ill and believe her own delusions too.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (FTXAT)

241 @206
Not exactly like me.

It's indisputable that I use more invective and expletives.

Posted by: Kreplach at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (kT3/m)

242 look, Brett's a baseball fan. He was just trying to steal second.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (FUnZV)

243

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) jokingly thanked People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for "helping" his campaign after the animal rights group urged Cruz supporters to try barbecued tofu.

Video shared by vegan activists on Facebook shows members of PETA holding signs reading "Tofu is made in Texas" and "Republicans eat tofu, too" outside a Cruz event on Saturday and offering tofu to people entering the event.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (IqV8l)

244 Prediction:

Kav withdraws himself by Tuesday afternoon. Final straw will be when Sasse announces he is a no.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (5GU7x)

245 With magnum rounds, it might be helpful to look for aftermarket grips. For example, Pachmayer Decelerators provide some much appreciated cushioning if you're doing a lot of shooting. They're reasonably priced and Amazon sells them.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (HDmdj)

246 The fact that she scrubbed her entire social media presence should be a red flag.

I will be calling Murkowski, Collins, and Flake's office tomorrow. I will be respectful but firm.

This has got to stop. Anyone can now be accused of anything you might as well not date or go to any parties because you will be framed if you run for office as a Republican.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (hECVl)

247 Back to the thread, question about jams. Never had a jam, or misfire with EDC, but that is firing FMJ ball on the range. Does defense ammo, hollow points, have a higher jam rate? Too expensive to shoot much on the range, but should I?

Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (Je5yd)

248 Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (5GU7x)

Is it really your FINAL prediction?. I do hope so.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (AllCR)

249 239 Weasel, Thanks for the Gun Thread. Always interesting and much more enjoyable than political BS.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 08:40 PM (V+03K)
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Thanks JTB! Always a pleasure to have you stop by!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (MVjcR)

250 If either Collins or Murkowski vote Yea I will eat any of you Moron's pants.

**examines Horde for pants**

Guess I'm going to bed hungry that night.

Posted by: Hands at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (786Ro)

251 So we have a vague, non-falsifiable accusation made
at the last minute by a person who has for all intents and purposes
disappeared. And there are Republican senators going along with this
hit-and-run?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:37 PM (LsBY9)

And this surprises you because......

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:39 PM (5GU7x)

There is no evidence that the Republicans are going along with anything (and no, neverscankles emotional upset over this is not evidence).

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (FTXAT)

252 ya know, none of this would ever happen if we just had Sharia law.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (FUnZV)

253 If either Collins or Murkowski vote Yea I will eat any of you Moron's pants.

**examines Horde for pants**

Guess I'm going to bed hungry that night.

Posted by: Hands at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (786Ro)

If we had pants, you would have to eat them.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:44 PM (FTXAT)

254 Is it really your FINAL prediction?. I do hope so.

Of course it's not. His job's not done until he's convinced someone to do something stupid, like call their Senator and tell them to vote against Kavanaugh.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at September 16, 2018 08:44 PM (naEeR)

255 Prediction:

Kav withdraws himself by Tuesday afternoon. Final straw will be when Sasse announces he is a no.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (5GU7x)

Dude... chill.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:45 PM (FTXAT)

256 Too expensive to shoot much on the range, but should I?
Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (Je5yd)

Yes. It doesn't have to be a lot, but enough that you're confident that it will cycle reliably. After that, it doesn't hurt to run a magazine or two along with the ball ammo when you do a range session too.

Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 08:46 PM (y87Qq)

257 Interestingly, Tillis (who is also on the Judiciary Committee) did not waver a bit on Kavanaugh this morning.

And he is not known for backbone.

Posted by: Miklos, former Tarheeler at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (zCyNd)

258 247 Back to the thread, question about jams. Never had a jam, or misfire with EDC, but that is firing FMJ ball on the range. Does defense ammo, hollow points, have a higher jam rate? Too expensive to shoot much on the range, but should I?
Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (Je5yd)
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I have one .45 that absolutely would not feed a particular semi-wadcutter bullet I was using. I tried varying the bullet seating depth and it didn't help. Switched to round point bullets and problem solved.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (MVjcR)

259 Prediction:

Kav withdraws himself by Tuesday afternoon.

I'll only go even money on that. I can't imagine what this is like for him and I don't know if he's like me who would take everyone out in a Götterdämmerung rather that lose to shit weasels.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (yQpMk)

260 Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (5GU7x)

Is it really your FINAL prediction?. I do hope so.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (AllCR)

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Classic! Fen sweeps the leg!

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (I16G8)

261 She might honestly be mentally ill and believe her own delusions too.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (FTXAT)

They all are.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 08:48 PM (8yZ+3)

262 One of my favorite revolvers in 38 Special is my Smith-Wesson 38-44 Outdoorsman later called the model 23. It looks exactly like the revolver in the top picture, except is an N frame. I believe it was rebarreled by the factory because it has a Baughman ramped front sight and the barrel has the high gloss black finish different from the frame which has the mat black finish of the early 50's and late 40's. My only 357 is a boxed, like new Model 27-2.

Posted by: JimK at September 16, 2018 08:48 PM (uAlm4)

263 So what I guess I'm saying is that if you're having an issue, don't be afraid to try some alternative ammo.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:49 PM (MVjcR)

264 262 One of my favorite revolvers in 38 Special is my Smith-Wesson 38-44 Outdoorsman later called the model 23. It looks exactly like the revolver in the top picture, except is an N frame. I believe it was rebarreled by the factory because it has a Baughman ramped front sight and the barrel has the high gloss black finish different from the frame which has the mat black finish of the early 50's and late 40's. My only 357 is a boxed, like new Model 27-2.
Posted by: JimK at September 16, 2018 08:48 PM (uAlm4)
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Sounds terrible. You should send them to me.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:51 PM (MVjcR)

265 Back to the thread, question about jams. Never had a jam, or misfire with EDC, but that is firing FMJ ball on the range. Does defense ammo, hollow points, have a higher jam rate? Too expensive to shoot much on the range, but should I?
Posted by: Uncle Si at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (Je5yd)

I have not had any problems shooting hollow points with modern pistols or revolvers, but older models of pistols may not feed properly as hollow point ammo was not a consideration when they were made.

I usually shoot what hollow point ammo I have in my carry pistols and revolver about every 6 months just to change out the rounds for the next 6 month carry period.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 16, 2018 08:51 PM (EoRCO)

266 So what I guess I'm saying is that if you're having an issue, don't be afraid to try some alternative ammo.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:49 PM (MVjcR)

And likewise if you have ammunition you're planning to use for defensive purposes, absolutely run some of it before you put it in rotation.

Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 08:51 PM (y87Qq)

267 686 with a 4" barrel here. The stainless steel is a work of art and why I had a whole brand new section of ammo.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at September 16, 2018 08:52 PM (pw+jk)

268 IF what the lady claims about Kavanaugh is true, what would he have been prosecuted for at the time?

drinking and groping while Republican

Posted by: Hands at September 16, 2018 08:52 PM (786Ro)

269 I'll only go even money on that. I can't imagine what this is like for him and I don't know if he's like me who would take everyone out in a G�tterd�mmerung rather that lose to shit weasels.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (yQpMk)

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i'd never withdrawl. People would take it as some kind of admission of guilt.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (FUnZV)

270 Thanks for the Gun Thread.

And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)

271 106, 36, 97. A Marlin 1894C is another good choice. Probably a used one in good condition built prior to about 2000.
Posted by: Skookumchuk

Marlin 1894C, manufactured 1997 here. Beautiful workmanship, light, handy, nonthreatening to the casual viewer, yet deadly within ~75 yds, with iron sights and my tired old eyes. I have no ideas what rumors are going around about the Marlin brand these days. Perhaps the Henry's are as good.

Posted by: Marlin shooter at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (VpTMN)

272 Kavanaugh has been through six FBI background checks -- as a known conservative! -- and they never found even a hint of any of this. If there had been, then Democrats would have used it earlier.

There are literally dozens of character witnesses saying "no way". He denies it unequivocally. The other guy who was supposedly there says he doesn't remember anything like that.

The professor's story has changed, apparently as needed. She didn't tell ANYONE at the time, only making the claim close to 30 years later, and even then without naming Kavanaugh.

I'd bet if you had access to a mailing list she's on, you'll find a call for someone of such-and-such age from a certain part of the country, with "a story they can tell" to take out Kavanaugh.

Why would he withdraw? Why would anyone grant her claims ANY credence?

Posted by: Rob Crawford at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (naEeR)

273 Drinking and groping while underage Republican wannabe.

Posted by: Lurking Cynic at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (yhS1c)

274 Where is everyone getting this?

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:27 PM (hECVl)

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amateur proctologists...

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 08:54 PM (rjbMC)

275 ibguy

I missed being a nice guy at school. I was sick that week.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 16, 2018 08:54 PM (hyuyC)

276
And likewise if you have ammunition you're planning to use for defensive purposes, absolutely run some of it before you put it in rotation.
Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 08:51 PM (y87Qq)
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Absolutely.
With the .45 I mentioned, I also tried increasing the taper crimp thinking the case mouth might be somehow hanging up on the feed ramp, but nope - it was the bullet.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:54 PM (MVjcR)

277 I'm not sure I've shot (in my limited experience) a more balanced better feeling gun than the S&W SP 101. Just fir my hadso well, recoiled back into my grip, and just was really the right weight. Just sayin, and no I dont own one.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at September 16, 2018 08:55 PM (3SzRC)

278 Took me a time to not put rounds in the ground with the double action of the 686. Single action they went right where I wanted them.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at September 16, 2018 08:56 PM (pw+jk)

279 And likewise if you have ammunition you're planning to use for defensive purposes, absolutely run some of it before you put it in rotation.

Good advice for Kavanaugh.

Posted by: Miklos, reader and advisor at September 16, 2018 08:56 PM (zCyNd)

280 Weasel, I had a brand new Browning HiPower in 72 which would not feed JHP until I ran some leadnose through it to 'grease' it a bit. Afterwards it was just fine. If I recall, I gave less than 180 yankee dollars for that one. And it is one of the small handful I wish I had back. Nope, not a canoe, some evil bastard offered me a bunch of money.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 08:57 PM (zLDYs)

281 246---This has got to stop. Anyone can now be accused of anything. You might as well not date or go to any parties because you will be framed if you run for office as a Republican.
Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 08:42 PM (hECVl)
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What does dating or going to parties have to do with it?
You could be a complete monk and STILL be accused.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 08:58 PM (0jtPF)

282 270 Thanks for the Gun Thread.

And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)
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My pleasure.

And agreed - we could probably do without the doxxing business.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:58 PM (MVjcR)

283 You could be a complete monk and STILL be accused.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 08:58 PM (0jtPF)

Or priest, even.

Posted by: Harry Reid, with "time" on his hands at September 16, 2018 08:59 PM (zCyNd)

284
I hope this is a lesson for ~~Kavanaugh~~ Roberts.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 08:59 PM (IPOZ4)

285 280 Weasel, I had a brand new Browning HiPower in 72 which would not feed JHP until I ran some leadnose through it to 'grease' it a bit. Afterwards it was just fine. If I recall, I gave less than 180 yankee dollars for that one. And it is one of the small handful I wish I had back. Nope, not a canoe, some evil bastard offered me a bunch of money.
Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 08:57 PM (zLDYs)
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Bummer!
That's the neat thing about reloading - the ability to customize your ammo.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:59 PM (MVjcR)

286 This has got to stop. Anyone can now be accused of anything. You might as well not date or go to any parties because you will be framed if you run for office as a Republican.

--

amateurs

Posted by: Zombie Ted Kennedy at September 16, 2018 09:00 PM (FUnZV)

287 271, Marlin Shooter - I put on a Skinner rear peep sight, made by a retired school principal in St. Ignatius, Montana. Accurate as Hell.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at September 16, 2018 09:01 PM (CeJUf)

288 275 NaCly

Has nothing to do with being nice.

Has *everything*' to do with character.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:01 PM (vUcdz)

289 I'm a certifiable pedophile. Kill me.

Posted by: #neverscankles at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (FTPVM)

290
Second look at Al Franken?

hahahaha, just shittin!
Fuck him.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (IPOZ4)

291 78 Took me a time to not put rounds in the ground with the double action of the 686. Single action they went right where I wanted them.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at September 16, 2018 08:56 PM (pw+jk)
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After shooting a bazillion rounds I still find myself starting to flinch sometimes. It becomes a matter of WILL not to do it!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (MVjcR)

292 282 Weasel

Thank you.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (vUcdz)

293
Your message has been rejected because long strings of unbroken text are
very annoying. Use the space bar or tinyurl.com as appropriate.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (IPOZ4)

294
Soothsayer is not amused, minx.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (IPOZ4)

295 So we have a vague, non-falsifiable accusation made at the last minute by a person who has for all intents and purposes disappeared. And there are Republican senators going along with this hit-and-run?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 08:37 PM (LsBY9)

This can only work if those assholes are actually complicit in this scheme. It's so ridiculous though that I can't believe they would be willing to play along with it.

It's kind of depressing. We don't have conservative women who are willing to go on record and volunteer by lying and slandering candidates. They have too much integrity. I don't blame them. But this gives Democrats an advantage because they have an unending supply of "Jackies" who are willing to slander people. The only solution is for people to get woke to the left. Ignore the MSM. Ignore lefty hoaxers. Do this as the default reaction.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2018 09:03 PM (/qEW2)

296 Soothsayer is not amused, minx.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:02 PM (IPOZ4)

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Why, because Pixy wouldn't let you blow the margins?

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 09:04 PM (I16G8)

297
I'm just happy Kavanaugh is not some secret homo.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:05 PM (IPOZ4)

298 Has *everything*' to do with character.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:01 PM (vUcdz)

The insane, destructive, and dishonest attacks from the left will not stop without a lot of effective and damaging response.

There is only one reason why Hitler didn't use poison gas in WWII.

Posted by: Miklos, just Miklos at September 16, 2018 09:05 PM (zCyNd)

299 In combat-

Posted by: Miklos, just Miklos at September 16, 2018 09:05 PM (zCyNd)

300 And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)

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who's doxxing anyone?

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 09:05 PM (rjbMC)

301 259 Prediction:

Kav withdraws himself by Tuesday afternoon.
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I'll only go even money on that. I can't imagine what this is like for him and I don't know if he's like me who would take everyone out in a G�tterd�mmerung rather that lose to shit weasels.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 08:47 PM (yQpMk)
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If he withdraws on his own volition --- (as opposed to being forced to by Trump) --- so be it. We will perhaps have dodged a bullet.

Being a conservative on the Court sometimes takes guts, the strength to endure the venom and hatred of the Left.
Do we really want another coward like Roberts?

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:06 PM (0jtPF)

302 @272
Well he can't withdraw of his own volition because he would effectively be validating the accusations and not just ending his SCOTUS nomination but probably his role on the DC court as well.

I can easily see the usual suspects going wobbly.

This bullshit also gives the handful of Dems in Red States that would have been a yes because they are in tough races all the excuse they need to vote no.

The GOP is ideologically weak, undisciplined and lacks the will to enforce order on it's own members and is effectively 51 free agents and fucktards.

And since it has never sought to make Democrats pay a price for their underhanded and satanic bullshit, see Roy Moore, this is what you get and you will keep on getting until they grow a pair and make them pay.

The GOP is a useless pile of dog shit.

Posted by: Kreplach at September 16, 2018 09:06 PM (kT3/m)

303 Can we please not fight in the gun thread?

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:06 PM (MVjcR)

304
Yeah, save it for the Knife Thread!

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:07 PM (IPOZ4)

305 my 357 SW has A20 stamped in one place. Not sure if that means model 20. I've had it about 30 years, probably fired it less than 50 times. looks a lot like the one at the top of the page.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:07 PM (Cus5s)

306 And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)

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My pleasure.

And agreed - we could probably do without the doxxing business.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:58 PM (MVjcR)

As a matter of game theory in human interactions, tit for tat is a winning strategy. Also hard to feel sorry for any of these yahoos when Kavanaugh's children had to be escorted out of the Senate chambers for their own safety.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:07 PM (FTXAT)

307 Can we please not fight in the gun thread?

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:06 PM (MVjcR)

*shyly offers everyone Pop-Tarts shaped like pistols*

Posted by: Miklos, just Miklos at September 16, 2018 09:08 PM (zCyNd)

308 305 my 357 SW has A20 stamped in one place. Not sure if that means model 20. I've had it about 30 years, probably fired it less than 50 times. looks a lot like the one at the top of the page.
Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:07 PM (Cus5s)
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Before the advent of model numbers, S&W used to stamp production numbers inside the crane. They don't mean anything after the gun leaves the factory.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:09 PM (MVjcR)

309 Just came in from getting all the hay bales delivered for the targets for the MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:09 PM (0o4k4)

310 Doxxing is a nasty business better left to the bottom feeders.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 09:09 PM (8yZ+3)

311 When shooting a revolver double action, it's worth taking the time to carefully place your trigger finger. (I'm assuming it is not an emergency.) My hands are much bigger than average and it isn't easy to place the pad of my finger on the trigger. When I take that time accuracy improves. For some reason I don't have the same problem with single actions.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 09:10 PM (V+03K)

312 300 redc1c4

In the Food Thread.

It's disgusting.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:10 PM (vUcdz)

313 250 If either Collins or Murkowski vote Yea I will eat any of you Moron's pants.

**examines Horde for pants**

Guess I'm going to bed hungry that night.
Posted by: Hands at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (786Ro)

Pants are only required for the book thread. Moose out front should have told you that.

Posted by: Fox2! at September 16, 2018 09:10 PM (SB5Q1)

314 312 moi

The doxxing, not the Food Thread.

Mostly.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:11 PM (vUcdz)

315 *shyly offers everyone Pop-Tarts shaped like pistols*
Posted by: Miklos, just Miklos at September 16, 2018 09:08 PM (zCyNd)

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brown sugar cinnamon or its pistols at dawn

Posted by: Zombie Ted Kennedy at September 16, 2018 09:11 PM (FUnZV)

316 Bottom line is this - this is Ace's place and we don't need to give the world any ammunition, .357 or otherwise, to use in smearing the site. Let's just talk about guns and refrigerators.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:12 PM (MVjcR)

317
You reckon the phones are ringing off the hook in the R offices from calls from "concerned" long time Republicans?

I shirley do.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:12 PM (IPOZ4)

318 *shyly offers everyone Pop-Tarts shaped like pistols*
Posted by: Miklos, just Miklos at September 16, 2018 09:08 PM (zCyNd)

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scratch that. could I have an Ariana Grande?

Posted by: Zombie Ted Kennedy at September 16, 2018 09:12 PM (FUnZV)

319 Hope those 65 women that stood up for Kavanaugh call Ford the class whore.

No 15 yo would repress that. She would be drama queening the hell out of it. And, if it really was an epiphany 30 years later, you wouldn't suddenly remember only the guy's name (which was conveniently mentioned in the March 2012 New Yorker), the entire event, complete w details, would be there.

Posted by: Ever at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (OLS0m)

320 when you make yourself a public person, your life becomes a public matter.

don't want that, don't get on stage.

once you do, all bets are off and everything is fair game.

the only way to get the old rules back is to play the new game to win, until they unconditionally surrender.

Fuck You. WAR!
AB

They won't like the new rules.
KS

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (rjbMC)

321 Speaking of the food thread, the boiled peanuts turned out pretty good. And not mushy. Just good.

Posted by: Miklos, on a paleo-redneck diet at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (zCyNd)

322 what's this about doxxing?

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (CE6iV)

323 313 250 If either Collins or Murkowski vote Yea I will eat any of you Moron's pants.

**examines Horde for pants**

Guess I'm going to bed hungry that night.
Posted by: Hands at September 16, 2018 08:43 PM (786Ro)

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I haven't worn underwear all week.

I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE

Posted by: buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (FUnZV)

324 270 Thanks for the Gun Thread.

And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)
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My pleasure.

And agreed - we could probably do without the doxxing business.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 08:58 PM (MVjcR)

An enemy would find unilateral disarmament amusing.
Not condoning. Just sayin.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at September 16, 2018 09:14 PM (z79tQ)

325
Chunky peanut butter is just poorly-completed peanut butter.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:14 PM (IPOZ4)

326 311 When shooting a revolver double action, it's worth taking the time to carefully place your trigger finger. (I'm assuming it is not an emergency.) My hands are much bigger than average and it isn't easy to place the pad of my finger on the trigger. When I take that time accuracy improves. For some reason I don't have the same problem with single actions.
Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 09:10 PM (V+03K)
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Since I'm likely to take several guns to the range at a time, each with a different trigger pull, I try and fire the first six or twelve or whatever rounds very slowly and consciously force myself to use good form. It helps me some!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:15 PM (MVjcR)

327 "Before the advent of model numbers, SW used to
stamp production numbers inside the crane. They don't mean anything
after the gun leaves the factory.

Posted by: Weasel
Thanks ... I had to look up "crane", but yeah, that's where it was, with some smaller numbers under it. And numbers on the bottom of the handle, which I figured were specific to this gun.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:15 PM (Cus5s)

328 Just came in from getting all the hay bales delivered for the targets for the MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:09 PM (0o4k4)

Last meal?

Big BBQ to follow?

Posted by: Miklos, by the hundredweight at September 16, 2018 09:15 PM (zCyNd)

329 Question for the cognoscenti. I have an S&W Airlite. Where is the serial number on it? I don't remember s evening the serial number on my Father's Chief Special, either. Lovely piece, before he had to have the nickel plating stripped and the gun blued because NYPD cops couldn't help shooting at anything shiny.

Posted by: Fox2! at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (SB5Q1)

330 Let's just talk about guns and refrigerators.
Posted by: Weasel

What caliber refigerators?

Posted by: Marlin shooter at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (VpTMN)

331 Chunky peanut butter is just poorly-completed peanut butter.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:14 PM (IPOZ4)

I cosign this sentiment.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (FTXAT)

332
It's like one day Joe at the JIF peanut butter plant got lazy and half-assed his job.
But it turned out some people actually liked the half-processed peanut butter so Jif marketed it as "chunky" style.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (IPOZ4)

333 My curtains don't match the drapes. Think 80's Rick Flair in a headlock for 35k.

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (9acFt)

334 Evening = seeing

Posted by: Fox2! at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (SB5Q1)

335 I just emailed Rubio he better vote to confirm or every R that runs for any office anywhere is going to be victimized. And, that's how we need to portray Kavanaugh: the victim. No way should the right permit that horrible woman to claim that for herself.

Posted by: Ever at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (OLS0m)

336 316 ... "Let's just talk about guns and refrigerators."

Damn straight! There's enough politics during the week. Now everyone behave or I'll start talking about black powder shooting.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (V+03K)

337 314

The doxxing, not the Food Thread.

Mostly.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 09:11 PM (vUcdz)
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Yes, doxxing is nasty, nasty.

But I'm glad you added the "mostly."
Because .......okra.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (0jtPF)

338 Refrigerated guns

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (IqV8l)

339 321 Speaking of the food thread, the boiled peanuts turned out pretty good. And not mushy. Just good.
Posted by: Miklos, on a paleo-redneck diet at September 16, 2018 09:13 PM (zCyNd)
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Good! I like mine non-mushy too. I think that comes from sittting in a can of brine on a shelf for a year.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (MVjcR)

340 325
Chunky peanut butter is just poorly-completed peanut butter.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:14 PM (IPOZ4)

Publix makes fresh peanut butter. It's incredible.

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (9acFt)

341 Ben Had,
Will the "toys" segment of the MoMe include long guns?

Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:18 PM (v2q24)

342 Publix makes fresh peanut butter. It's incredible.
Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (9acFt)

Is the plural of Publix, "Publices"?

If not, why not?

Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 09:19 PM (y87Qq)

343 I dont think that a man who carries a copy of the Constitution in his pocket is going to be falsely accused into withdrawing himself from the highest possible job for a Constititional lawyer and scholar.

Posted by: LASue at September 16, 2018 09:19 PM (Z48ZB)

344 Good! I like mine non-mushy too. I think that comes from sittting in a can of brine on a shelf for a year.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (MVjcR)

You leave them for a year? Are you some kinda gun-toting Buddhist ascetic or somethin'?

Posted by: Miklos, empty shells right here at September 16, 2018 09:19 PM (zCyNd)

345
Posted by: Weasel
Thanks ... I had to look up "crane", but yeah, that's where it was, with some smaller numbers under it. And numbers on the bottom of the handle, which I figured were specific to this gun.
Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:15 PM (Cus5s)
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Bottom of the 'handle' (frame) is the serial number. Depending on the date of manufacture, it may also appear on the barrel flat and back of the cylinder.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:20 PM (MVjcR)

346 Miklos @ 321- Boiled peanuts? Damnit I missed all that? I love boiled peanuts. 'Nothing could be finer, than to be in Carolina' and etc.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:20 PM (zLDYs)

347 Evening Horde.

Hope you had a nice Sunday. I went to church and got the laundry caught up.

Posted by: ALH at September 16, 2018 09:20 PM (6Zmow)

348
You leave them for a year? Are you some kinda gun-toting Buddhist ascetic or somethin'?
Posted by: Miklos, empty shells right here at September 16, 2018 09:19 PM (zCyNd)
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Nooooo! On the shelf for a year refers to canned emergency store boiled peanuts!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:22 PM (MVjcR)

349 Corker says wait to vote.

Put a fork in him, the Kav is done.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 09:22 PM (XAS8N)

350 Miklos, fodder for 50 of the Horde with guns in their hands.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:22 PM (0o4k4)

351 341 Ben Had,
Will the "toys" segment of the MoMe include long guns?
Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:18 PM (v2q24)
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It does if I have anything to do with it!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:23 PM (MVjcR)

352 Boiled peanuts? Damnit I missed all that? I love boiled peanuts. 'Nothing could be finer, than to be in Carolina' and etc.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:20 PM (zLDYs)

Happily, the conversation did not get into the new crop/old crop longbow/crossbow territory.

Posted by: Miklos, more empty shells right here at September 16, 2018 09:23 PM (zCyNd)

353 handle ... ha, "grip" I guess is the proper term.

now when do we get those rail guns for home use like in the Arnold movie? I guess they have almost got them for ships now. Laser weapons already in limited use?

One application for that rail gun tech was to possibly launch spacecraft from ground, getting enough initial acceleration to (almost?) get them into orbit.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:24 PM (Cus5s)

354 Corker says wait to vote.

Put a fork in him, the Kav is done.
Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 09:22 PM (XAS8N)

Posted by: Calm Mentor at September 16, 2018 09:24 PM (I16G8)

355
Corker.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:24 PM (IPOZ4)

356 Panhandler, that would be a yes.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:24 PM (0o4k4)

357
Corker thinks he's cute. He'll try use this as leverage to reverse the tariffs.

McConnell is a cute Shit, too.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (IPOZ4)

358 It does if I have anything to do with it!
Weasel

Does a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T qualify?

Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (v2q24)

359 Well, then, it's taps here at OP Eromero. Cofveve at 0500 here. By the way, the TXMOME is shaping up to be grand, Ben Had. Mrs. E is looking forward to it. I hope my LT gives me those days off.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (zLDYs)

360 356 Panhandler, that would be a yes.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:24 PM (0o4k4)
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And cigars. And cheroots!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (MVjcR)

361 333 My curtains don't match the drapes. Think 80's Rick Flair in a headlock for 35k.
Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:16 PM (9acFt)

Leg scissors lock. Damnit! It's blonde, flows, and dances with the breeze.

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (9acFt)

362 Miklos, fodder for 50 of the Horde with guns in their hands.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:22 PM (0o4k4)

oh.

"No cattle were killed in the making of this MoMe"

Posted by: Miklos, capisco at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (zCyNd)

363
Kavanaugh will be confirmed. But it's gonna cost us a lot. President Trump will now have to bargain with the Republican Shits.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (IPOZ4)

364 358 It does if I have anything to do with it!
Weasel

Does a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T qualify?
Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (v2q24)
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Heck yes!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (MVjcR)

365 So no one is in doubt. Mi casa is Weasels casa for the MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (0o4k4)

366 Why can't we have boiled peanut butter?

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (9acFt)

367 I was conflicted on which 686 to feature. I have another with a 4" barrel but like the snubbie.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 07:13 PM (MVjcR)

Snubbie is great for carry.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert at September 16, 2018 09:28 PM (l7Kbv)

368 Why can't we have boiled peanut butter?

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (9acFt)

Hmmm....

Posted by: zombie George Washington Carver at September 16, 2018 09:28 PM (zCyNd)

369 339---Good! I like mine non-mushy too. I think that comes from sittting in a can of brine on a shelf for a year.
Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:17 PM (MVjcR)
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Wow.
How the hell can you do all that work at Weasel Acres when you're sitting in a can of brine?

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:28 PM (0jtPF)

370 I will draw the line at RPG's.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:29 PM (0o4k4)

371 365 So no one is in doubt. Mi casa is Weasels casa for the MoMe.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (0o4k4)
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With Ben Had's gracious permission, of course. But it IS Texas!

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:29 PM (HDmdj)

372
Wow.
How the hell can you do all that work at Weasel Acres when you're sitting in a can of brine?
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:28 PM (0jtPF)
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I an amazing individual.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:30 PM (MVjcR)

373 Does a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T qualify?

Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (v2q24)

I believe so, under Rule .303

Posted by: Miklos "Breaker" Molnar at September 16, 2018 09:30 PM (zCyNd)

374
So Florence was a Dud?

Fake News is still hyping it, but only for politics. Fake News got
what they wanted out of Florence: a death toll.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:30 PM (IPOZ4)

375 Does a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 T qualify?
Posted by: Panhandler at September 16, 2018 09:25 PM (v2q24)

I believe so, under Rule .303
Posted by: Miklos "Breaker" Molnar at September 16, 2018 09:30 PM (zCyNd)

Don't forget to bring the cold steel. They do not like it up 'em, sir.

Posted by: hogmartin at September 16, 2018 09:31 PM (y87Qq)

376 And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.
Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)

Why is it? The Unabomber's brother doxxed him. Do you think that was "unconsionable"? Does context matter at all with you?

And what doxxing was there? How do you define it?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 16, 2018 09:31 PM (/qEW2)

377
Wait to vote? Wait for what? Once this absurd accusation is disposed of, Democrat operatives and their army of mentally-ill foot soldiers will just gin up another.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (LsBY9)

378 Miklos, I killed the fatted calf last year. This year it is suckling pigs.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (0o4k4)

379
So tomorrow President Trump will tweet his praise for FEMA, etc.

And, of course, Fake News and the Left will pretend to be outraged at him for being pleased at the death of 15 people.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (IPOZ4)

380 zCyNd)

363
Kavanaugh will be confirmed. But it's gonna cost us a lot. President Trump will now have to bargain with the Republican Shits.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (IPOZ4)

Adios wall, hello amnesty. Yeah I can see that. Maybe add in some more spending as well.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (+Vna4)

381 255 Prediction:

Kav withdraws himself by Tuesday afternoon. Final straw will be when Sasse announces he is a no.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 08:41 PM (5GU7x)

You're a nevertrumper troll. Kavanaugh will be confirmed. Stop derailing fun threads.

Posted by: joncelli of the Tribe of the Drunken Moose at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (1FhAQ)

382 Kavanaugh will be confirmed. But it's gonna cost us a lot. President Trump will now have to bargain with the Republican Shits.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (IPOZ4)

I don't think he will... the Republicans in the Senate will be far more injured by being cowardly now than Trump ever will be.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:33 PM (FTXAT)

383 Anyone else get a chuckle from the Weather Channel guy being overly dramatic while two guys strolled past in the background?

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:33 PM (MVjcR)

384 The vote will be delayed until Thursday.

Posted by: Grump928(C) predicts at September 16, 2018 09:33 PM (yQpMk)

385 306 And sorry for O/T, but I am severely disappointed that The Horde condones doxxing.

Unconscionable.

Posted by: ibguy at September 16, 2018 08:53 PM (vUcdz)

If you are not willing to say it in public, then you should probably not say it.

Posted by: Don Q at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (NgKpN)

386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)

387 363

Kavanaugh will be confirmed. But it's gonna cost us a lot. President Trump will now have to bargain with the Republican Shits.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at September 16, 2018 09:26 PM (IPOZ4)

Adios wall, hello amnesty. Yeah I can see that. Maybe add in some more spending as well.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (+Vna4)

Are you being paid to sow discord or are you really this much of an Eeyore in real life, scanks?

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (FTXAT)

388 Prayers appreciated.

Up they go, Jewel.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (yQpMk)

389 This year it is suckling pigs.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:32 PM (0o4k4)

Cochon de lait!! You know dat good!!

Posted by: Justin Wilson, for the second thread today at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (zCyNd)

390 Haven't any statisticians estimated how many thousands were killed by ~~Trump~~ Florence yet?

Posted by: buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (FUnZV)

391 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)

Jewells, prayers up for you mom.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (FTXAT)

392 Had the oddest dream last nite. I was target shooting, had the object lined up through sights but then realized I couldn't pull the trigger because the target was someone's open mouth. Bizarre.

Posted by: kallisto at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (SAV4V)

393 386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)
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Sorry to hear that Jewells. WeaselMom is in the hospital right now recovering from the same thing. If left unchecked UTI's can cause all sorts of stroke-like symptoms.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (MVjcR)

394 This year it is suckling pigs.

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the trick is to teach them to suckle without biting.

Posted by: Shep Smith at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (FUnZV)

395 Adios wall, hello amnesty. Yeah I can see that. Maybe add in some more spending as well.
Posted by: #neverskankles

Every time you feel the need to post a comment, eat a penny.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (c07y/)

396 Jewells, prayers up for you mom.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (FTXAT)

YOUR mom... I english gooood

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (FTXAT)

397 but then realized I couldn't pull the trigger because the target was someone's open mouth. Bizarre.

Did the mouth have a Hitler mustache?

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (yQpMk)

398 374
So Florence was a Dud?

Fake News is still hyping it, but only for politics. Fake News got
what they wanted out of Florence: a death toll.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter

I wouldn't say it was a Dud. NC is getting monsoon levels of rain. Still very damaging.

Posted by: Puddleglum at September 16, 2018 09:37 PM (peJQi)

399 386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)

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Sorry to hear that Jewells. WeaselMom is in the hospital right now
recovering from the same thing. If left unchecked UTI's can cause all
sorts of stroke-like symptoms.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (MVjcR)

My best friend's husband has also been fighting a UTI for several weeks too. He has been running really high fevers and on his second round of antibiotics.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (FTXAT)

400 Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:36 PM (MVjc

Yes, she's doing something she's never done. Her hands are jerking real bad. She can't even hold her cup of tea. Can't color... does weird things. She's not hallucinating (yet) but she's definitely not mom. God.. I've been through this so many times with her and it's heartbreaking every time.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (dUJdY)

401 Yes, Jewells, may GOD Bless and Keep your Mom, and all your family.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (zLDYs)

402 Why can't we have boiled peanut butter?
Posted by: Niki Haley

Crunchy, not smooth!

Posted by: Marlin shooter at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (VpTMN)

403 Jewells, May your Mom feel the hand of G-d to give her a blessed healing.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (0o4k4)

404 How will Trump and Triple A ever recover?

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:39 PM (9acFt)

405 PMC overstock sale at sgammo

http://bit.ly/2NHdmlR

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 16, 2018 09:39 PM (yQpMk)

406 386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)
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Putting it on my prayer card right now.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:39 PM (0jtPF)

407 redbanzai.. watch out for C-dif. All those antibiotics kill the good stuff in the tummy too and C-dif comes out to play and it ain't pretty.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:40 PM (dUJdY)

408
Yes, she's doing something she's never done. Her hands are jerking real bad. She can't even hold her cup of tea. Can't color... does weird things. She's not hallucinating (yet) but she's definitely not mom. God.. I've been through this so many times with her and it's heartbreaking every time.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (dUJdY)
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Has she been to the doctor? Prayers for you both.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:41 PM (MVjcR)

409 383 ... Reason number something or other I'm glad we got rid of TV. (I have lost track of the number.) But it was a hoot watching the weather guy in a death struggle against the wind as the two guys were out for a pleasant stroll. The video link on Ace was funny. And I didn't have to pay Directv for the laughs.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 09:41 PM (V+03K)

410 Here you go, Bluebell . . .

https://goo.gl/images/oc9BTG

Posted by: Sharkman at September 16, 2018 09:41 PM (fRQju)

411 regarding comment number 114. The Remington Model 11 is a very nice, but hard kicking shotgun in 12 guage. Thirty years ago, I rescued a rusted Model 11 from under a buddy's leaky patio, a rusted hulk. Several bottles of naval jelly, a stock and fore end from Numrich, and a coat of grey Dura Coat later, the Model 11 turned out to be my son's favorite gun when he was 12 or so. I used to pay him for chores in shotgun shells for the 11. He sadly broke his neck in a bicycle accident a few years later. I will never sell that gun, no matter how hard the time, or how much I need the cash. It sits stashed away, loaded, and ready for action. Not my first line of defense, but it is dependable, and will knock down any two legged predator anywhere. jason J, tucson

Posted by: jason j at September 16, 2018 09:42 PM (qSQLQ)

412 402 Why can't we have boiled peanut butter?
Posted by: Niki Haley

Crunchy, not smooth!
Posted by: Marlin shooter at September 16, 2018 09:38 PM (VpTMN)

The top shelf boiled peanut butter is only made from 4 nut peanuts. Leave those trash 2 and 3 nuts for the proles.

Posted by: Niki Haley at September 16, 2018 09:42 PM (9acFt)

413
Anyone else get a chuckle from the Weather Channel guy being overly dramatic while two guys strolled past in the background?
Posted by: Weasel

One of the explanations I heard was that he was twisting around to minimize wind noise on his phone.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 16, 2018 09:43 PM (IqV8l)

414 390 Haven't any statisticians estimated how many thousands were killed by Trump Florence yet?
_________________

They have to wait a year to see how many residents of South Carolina die this year. Then they'll say all the deaths were caused by Florence.

S.C. people had heart attacks in December because they remembered Florence and were stressed. People had surgeries for tumors and died in January because they were stressed about Florence. People killed in car accidents in February were thinking about Florence and not paying attention to the road. People died of liver failure in March because they were drinking to ease their worries about Florence. People committed suicide in April because their insurance companies wouldn't pay their claims for damage caused by Florence. Etc.

That's how they came up with 3,000 dead in P.R. Anybody with a P.R. death certificate that year died because of the hurricane, no matter what really killed them.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at September 16, 2018 09:43 PM (fqUgw)

415 I hope you all realize that Weasel has a gun and a banhammer.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (0o4k4)

416 Jewels, prayers are starting here.

Posted by: JTB at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (V+03K)

417 Weasel, she's in a nursing home. I am seeing her social worker in the morning and will make the decision to send her to the hospital. Mom doesn't want to go but I make the final decision on that. I will see how she is tomorrow. Today was NOT good, but she's on another round of antibiotics so I will just have to see. She's on probiotics so that helps stave off the C-dif.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (dUJdY)

418
Anyone else get a chuckle from the Weather Channel guy being overly dramatic while two guys strolled past in the background?
Posted by: Weasel

One of the explanations I heard was that he was twisting around to minimize wind noise on his phone.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 16, 2018 09:43 PM (IqV8l)
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I heard that explanation too, but it sure did look to me like he was rocking back and forth to ham it up.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (MVjcR)

419 386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)
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Oh no. Utis are awful for the older folks. They will eventually fix it, but the hallucinating and other parts are scary.

Posted by: LASue at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (Z48ZB)

420 390--- Haven't any statisticians estimated how many thousands were killed by Trump/ Florence yet?
Posted by: buzzsaw90 at September 16, 2018 09:35 PM (FUnZV)
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Can't really tell yet. The number keeps climbing.

Why, just last night the 92 yr old down the road finally succumbed to congestive heart failure.
And it was raining.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 16, 2018 09:45 PM (0jtPF)

421 Evidently the accuser participated in an anti- Trump march and donned a pink pussy hat shaped like a brain

https://tinyurl.com/gm9e3

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 09:45 PM (hECVl)

422 Hopefully Trump learns a lesson from this and only appoints women from now on. Otherwise "he raped me in 1970something" stories will be fabricated for every male appointment.

Sad, but the new reality. Mooring is the new Borking.

Posted by: #neverskankles at September 16, 2018 09:46 PM (2TR83)

423 Weasel, prayers for your Mom as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:46 PM (0o4k4)

424 386 Sorry to go OT.. my mom is really sick. UTI just won't go away and she's pretty bad. Prayers appreciated.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:34 PM (dUJdY)
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Prayers sent.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 16, 2018 09:46 PM (hECVl)

425 ONT

Posted by: tu3031 at September 16, 2018 09:46 PM (jDF8P)

426 get lost neverskankles

Posted by: concrete girl at September 16, 2018 09:47 PM (Tm+wy)

427 417 Weasel, she's in a nursing home. I am seeing her social worker in the morning and will make the decision to send her to the hospital. Mom doesn't want to go but I make the final decision on that. I will see how she is tomorrow. Today was NOT good, but she's on another round of antibiotics so I will just have to see. She's on probiotics so that helps stave off the C-dif.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:44 PM (dUJdY)
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Well it sounds like you're doing all of the right things. Apparently it can come on really, really fast and looks for the world like some sort of major neurological event. Hoping for the best possible outcome.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:47 PM (MVjcR)

428
redbanzai.. watch out for C-dif. All those antibiotics kill the good
stuff in the tummy too and C-dif comes out to play and it ain't pretty.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:40 PM (dUJdY)

Thanks Jewell... my best friend is watching him closely. He is a big guy and I think she fears that that exacerbates the situation when he is ill. I am praying that your mom will be in God's hands and he will heal her.

Posted by: redbanzai the Southerner at September 16, 2018 09:47 PM (FTXAT)

429 Haven't any statisticians estimated how many thousands were killed by Trump/ Florence yet?

Don't forget the "Looters will be shot" signs.

Life-Turning-Arounder Community hardest hit.

Posted by: They mean it, too at September 16, 2018 09:47 PM (zCyNd)

430 Thanks everyone. I will pop in sometime tomorrow to let you all know how she is.

Posted by: Jewells45 at September 16, 2018 09:47 PM (dUJdY)

431 TrivialPursuer @ 414- Don't forget those people in Lexington County who will probably OD on boiled peanuts this October/November worrying about Hairycaine Florence. Especially Pelion.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:48 PM (zLDYs)

432 this twitter link is a couple other shots of fake CNN weather reports.
#windgate had a few people mocking them with their own skits

https://tinyurl.com/yd7klfr4

Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 09:49 PM (Cus5s)

433
Still looking to get the S&W model 625 revolver which is their .45acp model.

Want a revolver but don't want to add another caliber to my stock of ammo so .45acp it has to be.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at September 16, 2018 07:16 PM (2DOZq)

If you're into historical pieces (or if you're an Indiana Jones fan), look for one of the M1917s.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 16, 2018 09:49 PM (2cwOe)

434 My mom had a UTI and they treated it with the same medication I use in the horses.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:50 PM (0o4k4)

435

If you're into historical pieces (or if you're an Indiana Jones fan), look for one of the M1917s.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 16, 2018 09:49 PM (2cwOe)
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That's a great suggestion.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:50 PM (MVjcR)

436 Ok. I do not understand the stapler.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 16, 2018 09:50 PM (hyuyC)

437 Lancelot Link, look to spend heap big wampum on a SmithandWesson 625. Friend wasnt 895 yankee dollars for hers.

Posted by: Eromero at September 16, 2018 09:52 PM (zLDYs)

438 436 Ok. I do not understand the stapler.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 16, 2018 09:50 PM (hyuyC)
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I don't have a S&W Registered Magnum, so I included a picture of my office stapler in its place. I really would like to have one but I spent all my money on farms and tractors and so forth.

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:54 PM (MVjcR)

439 NOOD ONT

Posted by: ALH at September 16, 2018 09:55 PM (6Zmow)

440 A good counter punch put the opponent on its heels.

Doxxing as a counter punch escalates the conflict and does not put our opponent on its heels.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 09:55 PM (8yZ+3)

441 434 My mom had a UTI and they treated it with the same medication I use in the horses.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 16, 2018 09:50 PM (0o4k4)
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Can I send my mom to see you?

Posted by: Weasel at September 16, 2018 09:56 PM (MVjcR)

442 Regarding Marlins, look up "Marlin jams", it's a real thing. The sharp hook on the end of a Marlin lever cuts a grove in the aluminum shell carrier causing jams after a couple of hundred rounds. The sharp hook on the lever can be ground smooth and the shell carrier replaced to effect repair. Have the lever smoothed before you use a new Marlin and you don't need to replace the shell carrier. It's a simple fix any decent gunsmith can do. Marlin has know about this problem for decades but has chosen not to correct it.

Posted by: Larsen E. Whipsnade at September 16, 2018 09:56 PM (bML9A)

443 Colombo got his man, Bill Shatner, for murder.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 16, 2018 09:59 PM (8yZ+3)

444 I overruled the doctor once when my mom had a recurrence of c-dif. He prescribed her clindamycin which is one of the worst for that (for recurrence) ... and did not give her flagyl. (flagyl is the standard treatment for c-dif, there's another one as well, something about gram positive, gram negative treatment ...)

She got real weak and I had to take her in, the specialist the next day told me I did the right thing, was like "why'd they give her that". White blood cell count "explodes" trying to fight the c-dif and they get real weak ... I thought I might have killed her for a few hours there, but her doc didn't seem to be paying attention on some issues.
UTIs can be tricky as well ... and treating one thing can lead to some other issue. Would be good if doctors were less busy filling out forms, making sure to protect themselves from lawsuits.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 16, 2018 10:00 PM (Cus5s)

445 My favorite is .357 is my Manhurin MR 73. That cylinder action is like silk and they are built like tanks. I heard a story once about a MR 73 that was a trainer in a French police academy with had a million rounds down the pipe and was still going strong with the original barrel. It sounds incredulous and I would discount that story if it was about any other pistol.

Posted by: The Walking Dude at September 16, 2018 11:03 PM (cCxiu)

446 My parents had a 38 Police Special and one of my older brothers used a crome plated 45 Automatic

Posted by: Spurwing Plover at September 17, 2018 01:45 AM (FLiOE)

447 @247: I had my first ever magazine failure and I was mixing Hornady Critical Defense and FMJ in the same magazine to see how the HCD fed.

I have no indication the failure was related to the ammo but the follower just got stuck 1/3 of the way down and my 5th shot did not load.

Posted by: WarEagle82 at September 17, 2018 11:02 AM (2BPRE)

448 I am a fan of the .357 magnum I own one now a Colt Lawman Mk III with a 2 inch barrel.It is similar in size to the Colt King Cobra.If I had to have one Revolver it would be a four inch barrel .357 magnum.Best all around revolver round ever made.

Posted by: obsidian at September 17, 2018 11:42 AM (7+yqP)

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