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Gun Thread: Sunday 7PM Edition! [Weasel]
I made it to the farm-o for a quick little trip this week. It was a quick trip to check on things so I wasn't able to shoot any video, but I did manage to do a wee tad of shooting with my trusty .22 caliber Colt Colteer single-shot bolt rifle.
The original version of this was written, by me, and posted to a thread at Free Republic, in response to a bunch of people arguing about CCW, who were trying to convince people they were carrying the wrong weapon, and their weapon of choice was obviously superior. I thought it foolishness that was detracting from what I thought were pretty basic principals of CCW. A while later, the subject came up at The Truth About Guns and, once again, I thought the discussion was going the wrong direction. I pulled the post from FR, and edited it to what you see below. I carry and don't give a crap about the specs of what I or anyone else is carrying*. The only questions that matter are: Is your carry gun reliable?I think Blake makes some very good points. How about the rest of you?
I shoot my carry gun, using my carry holster, in competition (IDPA). I don't shoot for score, I shoot to maintain proficiency. I don't clean my carry gun before a competition, because it needs to work, even after a month or two of carrying concealed. Are you proficient with your carry gun?
It's all well and good to talk about the weight of your firearm and the ballistics of the round being shot, but in the end, the ability to put rounds on target is what matters. If you can put six in the 10-ring with a .22 and miss six out of six shooting a 9mm, which is the better carry option? Do you carry all the time?
One can't choose when one will run into trouble. Either you take the responsibility seriously and carry at all times, except as proscribed by law, or you don't. There is no "swagger" factor for conceal carry. Carrying is deadly serious business and the assumed responsibility and consequences should be given serious thought. *If anyone is interested, I carry a full-size Kimber 1911, with a single white dot front site, loaded with 230 grain +P hollow points. I shoot the 230 grain +P in competition once in a while, just so I know how they shoot and to make sure they feed reliably.
Last night's Gun Thread touched a bit on the subject of cleaning, so I thought I'd pass on some thoughts about a product I used yesterday for the first time. It's called BarrelBuddy, and is basically a replacement for the venerable old cloth cleaning patch. It is a foam composite cylinder with a coarse forward portion and a smooth absorbent rear portion. You soak the forward portion with cleaner (I used Hoppe's #9) and push through the barrel with a jag.
Supposedly the cylinder shape conforms better to the bore and rifling, resulting in more efficient cleaning. It worked pretty well on my (moderately dirty) pistol and I definitely used fewer cylinders than I would have patches. It is also much less messy. Honestly, I also think it works better than a Bore Snake, but YMMV. However, considering the price, a bag of 50 for $11.98, I think buying bulk patches is much more economical if you do a lot of cleaning. The ad copy says a bag of 50 will last you for 10 to 13 cleanings. Obviously if your firearm is really dirty, you'll use more of the things in one session. Since I normally clean after every shooting trip, that's not a whole bunch of cleanings. Even so, I plan to keep some of these on hand in different caliber sizes and stick them in the range bag for a quick cleaning session.
Anyhow, I thought some of the Gun Morons might be interested in it, since it's kind of innovative, and if we can't find ammo, we have to have SOMETHING to spend our money on.Interesting looking product! Anyone else using these?
The first picture I was aiming for the heart.. obviously off a little but got my mojo going and did pretty fair I think.
My last eight bullets I tried for the head shot. I was aiming for his left eye in the first shot and bingo! Second shot I tried for the other eye.. eh.. I ended up way too high and too far left. The rest I just wanted to hit the middle of the face. I'm not sure where the 8th shot went lmao! Anyhoo.. I thought it was a decent day. This is at 15 feet and I'm much improved from just 2 months ago. I think I can go for 20 feet now. I don't go as much as I should but I try for at least once a week.I'm thinking anybody with this many holes in their chest and face are going to decide to find another victim. Or perhaps find another occupation altogether. Very nicely done, Jewells! Keep up the great work!
This may not be news to you but was to me. I was finding it near impossible to buy 5.7x28mm online at a decent price. None of my local gun stores had any in stock or at a price I was willing to pay. Or so they said. I then went to the GunBroker auction site and found lots of 5.7 to bid on. Digging into one of the auctions a little bit further, I found that the lot was being offered by one of my local gun stores. Looks like they can make more money selling by auction than in the store. So that's what they are doing in lieu of retail in-store sales, except if you buy a gun, but that's a different matter. I was able to win the bid at what I consider to be a "reasonable" price for these times. And I was able to go to the store to pick up the ammo to save on the shipping charges. Don't know if anyone else is seeing this, but I think it's probably more common than most people realize.Well, as I mentioned to "John" that's not really surprising now that I think about it. Unfortunate, but not surprising. I will say I would be pretty irritated if it happened with a shop I had patronized regularly over a period of time. Great catch and thank you for sending this in! Anyone else seeing anything like it?
A couple of days ago I discovered a fairly new YouTube channel for Historical Investments. It's got about a dozen videos on it and they seem to be adding more regularly. The outfit is a vendor on Gun Broker but it's a great resource for collectors. They have a piece on Chinese Broomhandles and actually go into what the authentic characters mean. Really good stuff and fun to watch. Unlike Forgotten Weapons this guy gets into market value considerations. To put it another way, it's like Antiques Road Show for guns. The guy sits there with the pointer and talks about traits and what adds value. Check it out!Looks very interesting, thanks A.H. Lloyd!!
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 07:00 PM (GiV75)
g'early evenin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 28, 2021 07:01 PM (DUIap)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 28, 2021 07:01 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at February 28, 2021 07:02 PM (bAe71)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 28, 2021 07:02 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Skip at February 28, 2021 07:02 PM (Cxk7w)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 28, 2021 07:03 PM (PoqRU)
Posted by: Zeera Hunkering down here, Boss at February 28, 2021 07:04 PM (XYibV)
No range report, just some dry firing and such.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 28, 2021 07:05 PM (mcfjc)
other calibers as well.
i'm also starting to see more AR components being available, but some of them sell out DAMN quick.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 07:06 PM (GiV75)
Posted by: Skip at February 28, 2021 07:06 PM (Cxk7w)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:06 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 07:07 PM (IpQ4v)
I couldn't figure out what that target was at first, but then I caught on. My local range (RIP) did not allow human shaped targets, which may be a contributing factor as to why it is closed.
When I take down my 1911, I have a shroud around the work area sort of like a pup tent. This limits the physical area that the main spring can go flying away to. I know, it's a kluge, but it works. Started doing that after one got away and I wasted an hour looking for it...
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:08 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (kTRt4)
Anyone have a good .308 Win 150 grain Varget load? FMJ-BT and BTSP Hornady. Yes, I understand, all disclaimers apply. Thanks.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (keJWJ)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 28, 2021 07:03 PM (PoqRU)
I hope you won't hold it against me for thinking that to be...well...hot. (And for practical reasons. To find a greal gal who thinks a good date can be spent at the range...sigh...)
Besides, one of my favorite images of the Italian soprano Laura Macri is one where she is at a range with a revolver. (By the way, with or without the piece, she is NOT unattractive.)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (49Dnm)
As you have said to me, what caliber would you want to get in front of.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (mcfjc)
* Maggie's Drawers *
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 28, 2021 07:01 PM (DMUuz)
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Yeah, but we're getting closer!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (IpQ4v)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:10 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:10 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 28, 2021 07:10 PM (mcfjc)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:10 PM (keJWJ)
As you have said to me, what caliber would you want to get in front of.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (mcfjc)
And I think I stole that from someone on a past gun thread. And I stole shamelessly, for I have heard the same often said though in a much less concise way.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:11 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (MVjcR)
I have a Rem 510 Targetmaster that is nickel to quarter at 50 yards with cheap Rem Thunderbolt. And it is super quiet with longs or CB caps.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (KnJdm)
Can I shorten the spring? Replace it? Take it to a gunsmith?
Posted by: DB- just DB at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (iTXRQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (IpQ4v)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (Q9lwr)
I've had a long love affair with and a decent amount of money put into boresnakes, though, so I guess I'll stay faithful.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:13 PM (dGQu9)
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Howdy OldBlue! Congratulations!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:13 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Eromero at February 28, 2021 07:13 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (Q9lwr)
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I thought it was a plasma rifle in the 40 watt range.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 28, 2021 07:14 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:14 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: tRusty Hudson at February 28, 2021 07:14 PM (iJCGt)
Also picked up an original 1862 Tower Enfield percussion musket in good condition for my Civil War example in the collection.. It was a favorite of both the north and South. This one has the US medallion on the stock so it most likely was used by the Army of Northern Aggressors.
Posted by: The Walking Dude at February 28, 2021 07:15 PM (IhSal)
4, need to specify use, barrel length, action type.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:10 PM (keJWJ)
Ruger All-Weather, bolt-action hunting rifle. Just laying in stuff, possibly loaners, and it does not have to be bleeding edge accurate. But I know there are loads out there people load, which "shoot great in all .308s" they try it with. Kind of looking for ballpark.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:15 PM (KnJdm)
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I have put a brick of 500 rounds of .22LR on my office desk with the $6.99 sticker facing out. Good conversation starter.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: ck at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (iBg56)
Anyone have a good .308 Win 150 grain Varget load? FMJ-BT and BTSP Hornady. Yes, I understand, all disclaimers apply. Thanks.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (KnJdm)
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I'd like to keep actual load data out of the thread, but feel free to mention targeted velocities. Thanks
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (MVjcR)
I was spoiled when I was a kid, because the first bolt gun I ever fired was n absolutely gorgeous Anschutz in .22 Hornet...LH bolt and everything. I thought that's how they always came!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (Q9lwr)
Posted by: tRusty Hudson at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (iJCGt)
Posted by: The Walking Dude at February 28, 2021 07:15 PM (IhSal)
Um, you mean the Army of the Potomac, Mr. Flagg?
(Ducks, runs)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:17 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (MVjcR)
Fair enough. Disregard.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:17 PM (KnJdm)
I'm lucky that I live where I can pew pew anytime I want.
Having grown up in an-oh-so liberal state, I was lucky to move to FREEDOM. Pewpew is the best!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 28, 2021 07:17 PM (PoqRU)
Drop me a line and I can give you a few ideas.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:17 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:19 PM (keJWJ)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:19 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:19 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at February 28, 2021 07:20 PM (mcfjc)
Drop me a line and I can give you a few ideas.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:17 PM (MVjcR)
No worries. I had worked up a Varget load in 150s when I first got the rifle, so I just need to track down that data and start there. Just being lazy, mostly.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:21 PM (KnJdm)
I have a Rem 510 Targetmaster that is nickel to quarter at 50 yards with cheap Rem Thunderbolt. And it is super quiet with longs or CB caps.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:12 PM (KnJdm)
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I am constantly amazed at how good that little Colt makes me look.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:21 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:21 PM (w7KSn)
Back on my range day of nearly a month ago, I was looking at a red dot sight to get for my rifle. I'm still going back and forth on whether or not to get one. I finally got its iron sights zeroed on my day at the range though, so if I catch a coyote out here on the property, it will live a short and exciting life.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (49Dnm)
Dry cleaners' bags are your friend.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (qc+VF)
Am learning a lot from your thread, Mr. Weasel. Your expertise is much appreciated.
Posted by: fly gal at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (6CtMt)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (VNmG1)
No worries. I had worked up a Varget load in 150s when I first got the rifle, so I just need to track down that data and start there. Just being lazy, mostly.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:21 PM (KnJdm)
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No prob. I can give you some ideas if you're interested. Varget is the choice in .308.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (atb4D)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:23 PM (dGQu9)
Am learning a lot from your thread, Mr. Weasel. Your expertise is much appreciated.
Posted by: fly gal at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (6CtMt)
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Why thank you very much, flygal! I appreciate that!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:24 PM (MVjcR)
also, spot-on, Blake, very good points which I agree with 100%.
nickel-on-barrel dry fire only this week, and draw-from-shoulder-holster practice ... got the rig adjusted pretty well to be where my hand naturally goes ... snap the thumb-break and pull, everything just falls into place for a quick first shot.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 07:24 PM (AKJpt)
So, last week I undertook a decent road trip, DC to Louisville Ky via Savannah Georgia. We left early Wednesday morning so Rick could service an Xray machine and make his living. Took off the next morning for Nashville Tenn...Snowing from Chattanooga all the way to Nashville. Settled into Nashville, went to find dinner. No food being served in Nashville, cuz.... Snow. Cripes...
More later....
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 07:24 PM (Yp3Ga)
Posted by: Eromero at February 28, 2021 07:25 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:16 PM (MVjcR)
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that's a DAMN good idea.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 07:25 PM (GiV75)
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:25 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:26 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: ck at February 28, 2021 07:26 PM (iBg56)
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I lived in Nashville for a couple of years. If one snowflake falls from the sky, all of Tennessee is canceled.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 28, 2021 07:26 PM (kTF2Z)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:26 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Emmie: grubby, low-born, non-billionaire commenter at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (ofYez)
I lived in Nashville for a couple of years. If one snowflake falls from the sky, all of Tennessee is canceled.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 28, 2021 07:26 PM (kTF2Z)
Sounds like San Antonio!
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (49Dnm)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (NP/9a)
Accuracy, for my purposes, is keeping within 3 inches or so between 10 and 25 yards. Another aspect of accuracy is power. If the cartridge is too powerful, it will cause flinching and probably slow down any repeat shots. Is a 357 in a snubby too much? Go down to 32 mag or 32 long or even a regular 22lr. Hitting the target is the most important, potency comes later.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (TdMsT)
And thanks to the awesome manly men!
I love all of of you guys!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 28, 2021 07:27 PM (PoqRU)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 07:28 PM (7bRMQ)
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Thank you very much, COMountainMarie! I am very happy to have so many gals tuning in and joining the fun.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:29 PM (MVjcR)
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Keep your eyes on classicfirearms.com. It might even be worth signing up for their emails.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:29 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (atb4D)
Yeah, it's great with my 165s. And, IIRC, 150s, too.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (KnJdm)
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Howdy claymore!! Nice to have you here.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (7bRMQ)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:31 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:31 PM (2SdPm)
(smacks forehead)
But, this is the way I was taught by the guy who owned it before me, a retired cop.
Oh well, yesterday I learned that French bull dogs can't reproduce naturally...
Every day in every way I am getting better and better!
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:31 PM (w7KSn)
might fuss with the accuracy a tad, but i only need minuted of front yard accuracy. what say you Weasel, is this true? anyone else?
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (GiV75)
INDIANAPOLIS -- It's been eight years in the making for Ryan Vaden and his dream come true.
The 39-year-old Indianapolis native will become the first-ever African American owner of a gun store in the state.
Prior to opening, he decided to follow the advice from IMPD not to publicize the location until he was ready to do business.
Vaden wants to hold a huge grand opening to safely welcome the public.
https://tinyurl.com/ycm5kpgg
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (63Dwl)
Yeah, it's great with my 165s. And, IIRC, 150s, too.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:30 PM (KnJdm)
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It's the powder of choice for competitive long-range shooters, too. Pretty much all of them.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (MVjcR)
Check during breakin firing for cu fouling periodically and remove by cleaning at range then firing another string. Repeat until barrel does not foul much. Then start load development
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (keJWJ)
Re: earlier thread today: do you think your friend might be willing to sell the Mustang? You could say, "hey, let me take it off your hands since you seem to have lost interest. Just to help you clean out your garage...."
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 07:34 PM (7bRMQ)
Thanks for the info.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:34 PM (2DOZq)
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I could be wrong but it seems like you would only have to get close on size.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:34 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:09 PM (keJWJ)"
Get better or I will find you and kick your ass
It need someone to talk to about rare guns.
*thumbs ip*
Posted by: Marcus T at February 28, 2021 07:34 PM (1QYCL)
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:34 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: Eromero at February 28, 2021 07:35 PM (gjvwR)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 07:37 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: navybrat has beans
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Thanks. I've looked at them but have no experience beyond a search or two.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:37 PM (dGQu9)
Yeah, major face plant in the Garand match yesterday, a match I was really looking forward to.
If there was a mistake to be made, I made it, along with inventing a couple of new ones.
I couldn't get my spotting scope set up properly, mainly because I wasn't paying attention and ran out of time..well, mostly because, so, I decided, what the heck, let's roll, I knew the rifle was sighted in, and thought I knew the ammo (anyone see a problem here?) and decided to roll with it. (this is a 200 yard match)
Yeah, bad idea. With a properly set up spotting scope, I could have caught what was going on, but, no.......I got great groups at 200 yards, dead center, low, out of the scoring area. Yeah, after shooting, I realized it was ammo I'd shot before, all right, but, I also remembered it tended to shoot dead center in my rifle, but, low.
Still a fun match, I learned a lot, mostly because, every single mistake I made is easily correctable. Sigh.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:37 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:37 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 07:38 PM (GiV75)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:37 PM (2SdPm)
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Chalk it up to gaining experience.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:39 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:39 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:39 PM (7EjX1)
Got to the exhibition center, found our table and set up.. Walked around eyeing goodies on the tables, and AMMO!!!!
More in a moment...
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 07:39 PM (Yp3Ga)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (2DOZq)
Got a chance to shoot his spankin new Christensen Arms 300 win mag. Great power and accurate distance with reduced kick. What a rifle.
Posted by: Cringe Biscuit at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (dyniv)
Yes, I've been to the range. My super-cheap Yugo M70 (in the delightfully fun 7.65mm Browning) is arguably the best value I've ever achieved with a purchase. It's compact, crisp and as I put more rounds through it, it's loosening up nicely.
As noted above, don't worry about caliber, shot placement is what really counts. I'm using the M70 for practice but the more I shoot .32 ACP (see what I did there?) the more I'm coming to appreciate it.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (llXky)
Just one data point, but I was once ripped off by a private seller on Guns America and GA was no help at all. Basically said "Huh, that's too bad; we'll cancel his account."
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (qc+VF)
Of course you need to have it shipped to an FFL.
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: Grail Knight at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (ybIRR)
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (bAe71)
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Chalk it up to gaining experience.
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Something I used to recommend to my coaching victims was to shoot in as many matches as humanly possible. There is no substitute for match experience.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:41 PM (MVjcR)
Two powder makers
Hogdon is made by General Dynamics aparently
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 28, 2021 07:41 PM (r4bSV)
Haven't gone over it all yet but it's pretty clean. We'll see.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 28, 2021 07:41 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:42 PM (MVjcR)
Fortunately I still live in a place that allows me my freedom.
Not sure how long this will last.
Sometimes one has to move on. I'll take it to the next level if I must....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 28, 2021 07:43 PM (PoqRU)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (llXky)
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Yep!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:43 PM (MVjcR)
the speed-strips that I carry loose in my pockets in the summer are in fact 130 FMJ loads, what many would consider "range ammo", I like that they don't get lead on my pocket-stuff or my hands, and as noted above I wouldn't want to stand in front of any of them.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 07:44 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Skip at February 28, 2021 07:44 PM (Cxk7w)
Posted by: Oddbob
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Yeah, I worry about this sort of thing. I've gone to four gun shows in different areas without seeing what I'm looking for and realized I've spent a big chunk of what I want to find just through the act of looking for it, so I'm about ready to let someone just ship it to my local gun store.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:45 PM (dGQu9)
about the reliability part. I have a Ruger SR22 that I just love. I'm
accurate with it and it's fun to shoot. But I don't trust it.
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:22 PM (VNmG1)
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Rimfire rounds are simply less reliable than centerfire ones. I've seen it happen many times. That is my only beef with people using .22LR as a self-defense round. If you switch up to .25 ACP or .32 ACP, the caliber snobs will say you're wasting your time because you're still using a 'mouse gun,' but they're still wrong.
The more I shoot .32 the more I enjoy it. It is a fun, accurate caliber and there's a reason the Europeans still groove to it after all these years.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (llXky)
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Yep!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:43 PM (MVjcR
Bond carried a .380.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (QbQnZ)
It's Sunday.
I just listened to my President speak.
And it's Gun Thread time.
All is right with the world!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 07:47 PM (axyOa)
My task for tonight is to pack up my stuff for my 2 day pistol class next weekend. This will be the first time I get to shoot my very own pistol. I'm taking the class with a non-Horde buddy and we're also planning to meet up with a Moron for a micro mini MoMe while in Cheyenne. Cannot wait!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 07:47 PM (kTRt4)
But that approach lets me concentrate on each shot to get the best out of the gun, the ammo and myself. And that makes for a pleasant range session.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:47 PM (7EjX1)
Next morning it was GUNSHOW TIME.!!! I saw more guns I wanted to buy at this show than I can remember. Saw a Solothurn 20 MM rifle. Saw at least 2 blunderbusses. More Winchester and Marlin rifles than I could shake a stick at. I have a "thing" for black powder target rifles. I saw at least 3 there, out on tables, for sale...
More coming...
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 07:47 PM (Yp3Ga)
Bond carried a .380.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (2DOZq)
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That's right!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (w7KSn)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:41 PM (MVjcR)
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One positive, well, the only positive, I did a much better job shooting off-hand. I was able to let the trigger break when it wanted to, rather than forcing the issue, avoiding doing anything untoward when pressing the trigger. Still didn't help with scoring, as I was low, but, from a stance and trigger discipline standpoint, much better.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (2SdPm)
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We'd love a range report!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Skip
*****
With nothing but respect here, wouldn't we rather have someone who knows who his friends are and who ain't? Like those who say you're a p.o.s. but then sing your praises after you won are in the NOT category?
Posted by: Cringe Biscuit at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (dyniv)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (2DOZq)
4, starting loads are roughly 40 to 44 grains depending on how thick the hornady bullet jackets are. My hornady reloading manual x is downstairs and can't get to it tonight.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:49 PM (keJWJ)
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 28, 2021 07:49 PM (r4bSV)
Posted by: Eromero at February 28, 2021 07:49 PM (gjvwR)
**
Same here. I've been buying bulk cheapo lead balls in my black powder calibers while I still can entirely because it's all the same fun (and more in its own way) but takes a lot longer to convert money to noise.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:50 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (QbQnZ)
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Great story and running into a 150lb cat is no joke. Glad it worked out.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:50 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:50 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:48 PM (MVjcR)
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be careful what you ask for...
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (kTRt4)
I have never before seen a shooter that has the precision to flay off your skin, and ONLY after that is accomplished, start shooting at your vital organs!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (tkyK5)
Doing OK. The medical stuff over the last year has cut down on my range time but I'm working on that. I don't recover as fast as I did 50 years ago.
Glad you got down to the farm. Bet it felt good to be there.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (7EjX1)
It's Sunday.
I just listened to my President speak.
And it's Gun Thread time.
All is right with the world!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 07:47 PM (axyOa)"
This !
or maybe These !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (AKJpt)
That sounds like a good arrangement. TBH, I was naive, thinking that just because some other dude and I (supposedly) had a common interest that he was automatically trustworthy.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 07:53 PM (qc+VF)
****
Good info, thanks.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:53 PM (dGQu9)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (IpQ4v)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (2DOZq) "
after they made him give up his .25 Beretta.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: JT at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (arJlL)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (MVjcR)
I found another pound in my stuff this week, which was nice. I found that data, too. Thanks.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (KnJdm)
One was a bad round, primer dent, round didn't go off, the other was a factory reload, and, I didn't catch that the round had the side ripped off of it during the reloading process and it jammed in the gun.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (2SdPm)
than killed by an AK 47...........
Posted by: Corner Stone at February 28, 2021 07:54 PM (Xd8IN)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:55 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (kTRt4)
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Fine.
Demand, then.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 07:55 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 07:32 PM (keJWJ)
Thanks. Subsequent posts summary (I had at one time tested 150s and just found my old load dev data).
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 07:56 PM (KnJdm)
Glad you got down to the farm. Bet it felt good to be there.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (7EjX1)
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Sure did, amigo. Thanks. Hope you're feeling better!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:56 PM (MVjcR)
black history month has been extended through March
once again, the gold posts have been moved
Posted by: REDACTED at February 28, 2021 07:56 PM (6iURM)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 07:57 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (2DOZq)
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That's right!
Posted by: Weasel
And he would be having a tough time finding ammo and bitching about the price of what he found. My daughter carries a .380 and loves it. Fortunately her husband bought her 2k of range ammo last February. He was bitching about the price then. It has been virtually nonexistent around here for quite awhile.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 07:58 PM (QbQnZ)
I bough some 16 gauge, 60 rounds for 40 bucks. I bought one box of 38 special " mid range" wadcutters, for 25 bucks. ( I have a model 52 S&W that only shoots that...
All in all, a great trip. Sold one shotgun of the 2 I brought, bought needed ammo
Last one in a second...
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 07:58 PM (Yp3Ga)
You get what you pay for, and you absolutely need to look at those pictures and every freaking word of the item description because THAT IS WHAT YOU GET. If you are a total noob, not sure what you are seeing, the item has only a couple of pictures, etc., it is easy to get burned. Unless you are buying NIB, always always always ask about condition, particularly the bore, which most sellers do not get into. Conversely, if you pop a message to them asking "what's the bore look like?" you can get some interesting replies. I ended up getting an epic deal on a since-submerged firearm because I was the only person to express interest in it. Caveat Emptor and all that.
Also, its good to have a tame FFL on payroll. That helps a lot.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:59 PM (llXky)
No one is going to look at your gun and think "That is just a .22, it will not hurt to bad." No they are going to think "F*%k that is a gun."
That said if and when you draw your gun be prepared to use it.
Posted by: Picric at February 28, 2021 07:59 PM (3QnyK)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:59 PM (dGQu9)
I went on to the Ruger 10/22, a much more practical weapon. But that Canadian single shot will always be my first and my favorite .22
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:00 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:01 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 07:39 PM
If her tight grouping of shots had been about 8" lower on the target, would there have been a second date?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:01 PM (tkyK5)
AH Lloyd, I'm familiar with .22 lr misfires, I see them in my 10/22, but
my issue is the first round not firing. And it happens too often to
just be bad ammo that's first up in the magazine.
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 07:50 PM (VNmG1)
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That's your answer, then: the magazine. Magazines are THE leading cause of failures for autoloaders across all models. It is one reason why revolvers (ahem) are worth considering.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:01 PM (llXky)
Thanks again. I have the manuals. Per the boss, we are avoiding charge data, although velocities are in bounds.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:01 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Picric
iirc Bobby Kennedy was killed by a .22
Posted by: Tonypete at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM (Rvt88)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 07:46 PM (2DOZq)
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Movie Bond carried a .380. Book Bond carried a .32.
Both will work.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:03 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:03 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: blake -
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my writing tends towards ace-movie-review length, but without Ace's brilliant incisiveness or powers of invective. I will do my best though and Weasel or Pixy may toss me into the barrel should my offering displease them.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (qc+VF)
Yes, but with caution!
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (7EjX1)
think you have the top bid for several hours, then the deadline
approaches and all these little incremental bids start coming in. eBay
is pretty much the same way. Makes you wonder if they are 'bots.
Of course you need to have it shipped to an FFL.
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (w7KSn)
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not bots: it's the 15 minute rule they have, and lots of people watch an auction, waiting until the end to jump in.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (GiV75)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:04 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: butch at February 28, 2021 08:05 PM (cHvOo)
Left Sunday AM for home. Took a nice side trip and had breakfast with my favorite out of town ette, Linn Ridge, and her family. That made the trip for me....
Left there, and cruised home, arriving at the house at 9:30 ish. Can't wait for the next trip!!!
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 08:06 PM (Yp3Ga)
precision to flay off your skin, and ONLY after that is accomplished,
start shooting at your vital organs!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 07:52 PM (tkyK5)
Like a cat playing with a mouse.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 07:59 PM (dGQu9)
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.32 Auto is around 50 cents a round. Seeing the way things were going, in December I got a Yugo M70, specifically for practice. They're still out there, very cheap. About the same size as a Walther PK380 but heavier since they are all steel. Shop around, because some come with extra magazines for the same price. Mine came with 2 mags, holster and cleaning rod BUT was packed with cosmoline. *sigh*
It's now in a river, but being cheap, it will be easy to replace.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (/86hJ)
Posted by: davidt at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (5ZHS+)
Posted by: butch at February 28, 2021 08:05 PM (cHvOo)
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Takes quite a bit of the excitement out of the process, though.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (MVjcR)
though I own HKS speedloaders, I have gone entirely speed-strip for carry purposes. this year I plan to start training with the 10 round .22lr speed-strips for the Mini .22 instead of the 7-loose-rounds that are supported by both the little pouch on the pocket holster and the Littelfuse tins that I have used for the last 40 years.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (2DOZq)
Bass Reeves was a badass. I made sure my grandchildren had a couple of books about him.
Posted by: April at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (OX9vb)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM
Nice range report! However, I am always initially confused when I start reading your report about that gun.
I ALSO have a Yugo M70. However, mine is the AK-variant of their 7.62 x 39 paratrooper rifle. (Properly designated the Yugo M70AB2.)
How the heck did one country get two totally different guns that have the same colloquial name?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: davidt at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (5ZHS+)
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Got my Senate "Aye" vote tanned, rested and ready!
Posted by: Utah Mitt Romney at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (2SdPm)
Judging from shot groups.
Note to self.
Self, do not get Jewells Or Nurse R pissed at you.
End Note.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (Ih4ii)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:03 PM (2DOZq)
salute Otis. And thanks Sebastian for the info. This is the first time I have heard of the man.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (2DOZq)
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And Crispus Attucks.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (MVjcR)
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Yeah, it's not really gun disassembly until one has to move the truck to retrieve a spring or pin.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (qc+VF)
The 572 Standard (non-BDL) in my safe waves hi to the Good Dr. It's a near-perfect clone of my very first rifle, which was exactly such in 1972. I'll bring it to the TxMoMeet!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (QzJWU)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:08 PM (MVjcR)
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Installing the replacement firing pin retaining pin, I launched the actual firing pin...somewhere in my basement. Several minutes of devotional prayers later, I found it.
And then I lost the gun in a snowshoeing accident over a frozen lake.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (2SdPm)
Of course you need to have it shipped to an FFL.
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 07:40 PM (w7KSn)
I learned the hard way about e-bay bidding. I just missed out on a Spitfire because I was typing in my bids. Later I found out that you need to put in your max bid when you start. It keeps going whenever someone outbids you. That's why it seems like a bot. Two bidders starting at different times at different bid levels with different max bids automatically keeps raising the bid after each one does it, so it's constantly upping the bids.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (7bRMQ)
I have used varget quite a bit in old military rifles as you rarely get unpleasant spikes in it. I consider it a more refined h4895
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (3bhRV)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:10 PM (MVjcR)
Most definitely. And they need to teach about Booker T Washington more. He doesn't fit the accepted profile though.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:12 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth
I've had 3 three close encounters with cougars in my lifetime. First time I was sitting on the tailgate of my truck after hunting. I had my 30 06 with the chamber empty but the mag still in. That cat disappeared before I could chamber. The second time I was bow hunting and stepped around a tree to interrupt one feeding on a doe kill. All I had was my 50# recurve with 55gr broadhead. Both of us cautiously retreated. This cat was in a crouch. Watch a few screwyoutube videos if you don't know how lightning quick those animals are. I have no problems with predators. They are a necessary part of the animal kingdom. This one was within 100 yards of my house. That's a no go zone in my book. I didn't mention it but I violated our state's laws by not reporting the incident to fish and feathers. Screw them.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:12 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (llXky)
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Damn snowshoes.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:12 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 08:12 PM (7bRMQ)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM (VNmG1)
$1.80/rd was best price at the gun show Sat.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 28, 2021 08:12 PM (npFx5)
big splody
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 28, 2021 07:49 PM
Did they place a dead whale over it first? Cause that is how the EOD guys roll in Oregon!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: dartist at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (+ya+t)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (llXky)
Oh damn. Perfect.
I don't own a canoe.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (Ih4ii)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (H5knJ)
Posted by: April at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (OX9vb)
Knowing about Bass Reeves makes the remake of the Magnificent Seven better.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:15 PM (2DOZq)
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ask Weasel if he will ghost edit it for you...
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 08:15 PM (GiV75)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 08:16 PM (IpQ4v)
rifles as you rarely get unpleasant spikes in it. I consider it a more
refined h4895
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM (3bhRV)
That's what I've found, albeit in my Ruger. Very broad, forgiving sweet spots.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:16 PM (KnJdm)
big splody
Posted by: will choose a nic later at February 28, 2021 07:49 PM
Did they place a dead whale over it first? Cause that is how the EOD guys roll in Oregon!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (tkyK5)
If Muldoon is on,
You assignment if you choose to accept it.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 08:16 PM (Ih4ii)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (tkyK5)
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No kidding! You search for a "Zastava M70" and there's all these rifles. Making it worse, it's technically a "CZ M70" which is completely different, but (get this) also chambered in 7.65mm Browning.
While we're at it, can we agree on a single 9mm caliber cartridge?
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:16 PM (llXky)
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:17 PM (KnJdm)
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ask Weasel if he will ghost edit it for you...
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 08:15 PM (GiV75)
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And then it'd be all screwed up!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:17 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:17 PM (/86hJ)
Referred to Judicial Committee.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/ 117th-congress/house-bill/127
(remove space)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:17 PM (qc+VF)
also, in passing, thanks to everyone who has posted links to reading matter on the past few threads, whoever you were ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:18 PM (AKJpt)
Did not know.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:17 PM (KnJdm)
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I love that name. Crispus Attucks.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:19 PM (MVjcR)
I read Ammo.Inc executed a letter of intent to buy Gunbroker. I wonder how that would effect everything if it went through.
Posted by: dartist at February 28, 2021 08:14 PM (+ya+t)
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I'm convinced that a big part of the ammo shortage/high prices is people buying up retail and selling on Gunbroker for ludicrous profits. If Gunbroker was owned by an ammo retailer I imagine that crap would stop.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:20 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:21 PM (/86hJ)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:21 PM (/86hJ)
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Man, you're really talkative this evening.
What's up?
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (3bhRV)
You have to search for info on them. And they require a paper clip to get fully apart.
Posted by: GWB at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (DVhSS)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (MVjcR)
was reviewing photos yesterday and noticed a series I took while thermoforming a Kydex neck-holster for the J-frame ... with some accompanying text about the process, would this be of interest for the thread such that I should email it all to you ?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:23 PM (AKJpt)
I will wait in line one more time tomorrow even though a two box limit. Sometimes you get lucky and there will be 150 or 200 rd boxes, I need to go to the range.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (2DOZq)
Jim
***
(raises glass)
I guarantee it will be one of the most popular guns there.
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (F9ExA)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (03n3v)
Self, do not get Jewells Or Nurse R pissed at you.
End Note.
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 08:09 PM (Ih4ii)
Ha! You joke, but I would never shoot someone because they made me mad. I would only shoot if it were necessary to neutralize an actual threat.
Posted by: Emmie: grubby, low-born, non-billionaire commenter at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (ofYez)
Apparently there's some hot, European .32 fmj geared for submachine guns. And it runs well in .32 pistols.
Glad to hear that pistol is working out -- that model is on my short list.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (PT+W/)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:21 PM (/86hJ)
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Practice! Balance a penny on your phone and type without having it fall off.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:25 PM (MVjcR)
I've mailed countless U.S. Postal Money Orders to Gunbroker sellers, and have also ran my own plastic through their brick & mortar retail accounts. I've never sent a dime TO Gunbroker, except for when I've been billed the commission on a sale, which I've done precisely ONCE in my life.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at February 28, 2021 08:25 PM (QzJWU)
Speaking just for me, yes, I would be interested.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:26 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:26 PM (AKJpt)
shortage/high prices is people buying up retail and selling on Gunbroker
for ludicrous profits. If Gunbroker was owned by an ammo retailer I
imagine that crap would stop.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:20 PM (llXky)
you are probably right. Same as the jagoffs that wait outside liquor stores to by rare whiskeys and then they try to sell them for more. yeah, yeah, free market and all that. So when people at Cotsco hide the rare ones so they can get them themselves, is that the free market too? Grown men should have a better way to spend their days than to act like kids outside a rock concert. If arbitrage is really your game, there are more sophisticated ways that to act like a kid and parasite at the same time. The reason often ammo sellers and booze sellers have to limit certain sales to one item. The people are jagoffs and must be limited because they don't give a damn about anyone else, and they likely never will.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:26 PM (dEOT9)
I am definitely suffering from some cabin fever this winter. I did make it out to the farm on Saturday to do some work. That was a nice break from all of the recent office work.
There were armadillos everywhere digging up the ground. I assume they have been starving for bugs and grubs since the ground froze so hard here.
They are pissing me off though! They dug up some newly planted trees last fall, and I have stepped into a hole while carrying a load and hurt my knee.
I assume they qualify as varmints in Texas. I can only imagine a running horse stepping into on of their burrows!
I hope you are doing well and your ranch is ready for spring to arrive!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (tkyK5)
because varget goes in and out of stock during shortages. Both of those
powders are excellent as well for what I shoot.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (3bhRV)
I have been loading the IMR 4895 I have in my new-to-me 30-06, mostly for sighters and practice, since IIRC, IMR 4895 was a bit bulkier than Varget and greater capacity in the 06.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (KnJdm)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (3bhRV)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:26 PM (qc+VF)
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Same.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (2SdPm)
I hate to needlessly kill any creatures, much less sweet ones. However, they are doing serious damage to anything I plant because the subsequent watering fosters the growth of their insect food sources.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:16 PM (llXky)
I prefer the 9mm 9x19 though the 9mm Luger is good too but the 9mm parabellum is probably as good.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (VNmG1)
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I lean toward Savage for rifles but the Ruger 10/22 is massively popular for a reason. You also will have a ton of aftermarket options to do almost anything you want with it.
(ponders bullpup 10/22...)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 08:28 PM (F9ExA)
Posted by: Jewells45 at February 28, 2021 08:21 PM (/86hJ)
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Practice! Balance a penny on your phone and type without having it fall off.
Posted by: Weasel
My galaxy s7 is the only vehicle I have to enter the portal of darkness. Anything more than a few sentences of snark requires considerable effort. Generally why I don't have many long thoughtful posts. Well, that and my erdjucation.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:28 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:28 PM (AKJpt)
Damn, I had some fun as a youngun.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 08:29 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 08:29 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:29 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:30 PM (3bhRV)
Posted by: DBCooper at February 28, 2021 08:30 PM (y1Mvi)
There are sniping apps ... you put your target price in and they walk in the bids in the last few seconds. (not puns)
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (Xih1H)
I hate to needlessly kill any creatures, much less sweet ones. However, they are doing serious damage to anything I plant because the subsequent watering fosters the growth of their insect food sources.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (tkyK5)
a bonus is one can acquire leprosy from an armadillo
no biggie tho
Posted by: REDACTED at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (6iURM)
>They carry leprosy. Watch your ass. And limbs.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (03n3v)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (IpQ4v)
reported. Finding his LGS had empty ammo shelves because they were
selling at auction sites.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (MVjcR)
It's also individuals doing the same in local forums. It's maddening, including the it's just capitalism refrain, but I will remember who was profiteering off of the community.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:32 PM (KnJdm)
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My pleasure. Good to see you!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:32 PM (MVjcR)
One thing about 1911s, some of the Officer models (the compact ones,
with something like 3" barrels) have a slightly non-standard takedown,
as they are "bushless".
You have to search for info on them. And they require a paper clip to get fully apart.
Posted by: GWB at February 28, 2021 08:22 PM (DVhSS)
I have a CCO with a bushing. But yeah, i know there are the ones with no bushing at all. The hi power is a real bear to detail strip, but it is also a lot of fun. Like anything, it becomes easy over time. Funny thing, most never detail strip their weapon. And to be honest, i think that is a good thing. Personally I have to do it, I guess it was the Army thing. My suggestion is to no even try with a valuable wheel gun.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:32 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 08:32 PM (XTk1T)
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:33 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 28, 2021 07:06 PM (49Dnm)
And the _ONLY_ time I would disagree is if they're making their choice based on really flawed premises. (Something like "but all the assassins in movies kill their guy with a single shot from a .22 pistol at 50 yards." ) And even then I would correct the premise, not the choice of firearm.
Posted by: GWB at February 28, 2021 08:33 PM (DVhSS)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:33 PM (3bhRV)
At shows and swap meets I keep an eye open for cast bullets. I double check their weight and diameter but have my share of them for as low as ten bucks for 500. Ditto for odd lots of primers. I am more cautious with old powders. With pistol ammo going for 2 bucks a round, it is worth my time to roll my own. No hoarding needed, just perseverence. Something to keep in mind for the future.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 08:34 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:02 PM
Good stuff is happening!
I shot some levels at the farm on Saturday. Next time I can afford to rent a D6 I am going to build ponds and a gun range at the farm. What could be better than digging a hole for fishies and then finding a productive use for the contents of that hole to allow for better pew-pews!
Hopefully good stuff is also happening at Weasel Acres and Weasel Homestead!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:34 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:32 PM (KnJdm)
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Absolutely.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:34 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:35 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 08:35 PM (IpQ4v)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:30 PM (3bhRV)
Reminds me that I want to load up some .45 LC for plinking, and I found another pound in my stuff this week, too.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:36 PM (KnJdm)
Apparently there's some hot, European .32 fmj geared for submachine guns. And it runs well in .32 pistols.
Glad to hear that pistol is working out -- that model is on my short list.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (PT+W/)
the Fiocchi 73 grain is a very well regarded round. I will go as far as to say it is the most well regarded round in .32 ACP by many who are serious about the round.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:36 PM (dEOT9)
Hopefully good stuff is also happening at Weasel Acres and Weasel Homestead!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:34 PM (tkyK5)
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All good here, pal!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:36 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM
Agreed about Jewells!
I have heard it said, that if house cats were the size of tigers, we would lose at least 20,000 children/year in the U.S.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:37 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:35 PM (QbQnZ)
Any time, Brother!
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:37 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:37 PM (3bhRV)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:27 PM (2DOZq)
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Then there's 9mm Short, 9mm Kurtz and 9mm Largo and 9x23.
And you all know I've only scratched the surface.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:37 PM (llXky)
It does seem like a good value. R-Guns has them at $225 with holster and 2 mags.
https://bit.ly/3sObs3N
Rguns also as nice BERETTA 81BBs for $70 more.
https://bit.ly/37XoHXD
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 28, 2021 08:39 PM (emxxF)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 08:39 PM (XTk1T)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:11 PM
I have heard that if you strap Glocks to your feet you will never go through the ice!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:40 PM (tkyK5)
All my Contenders, G1, are as issued. But there are videos on Youtube about installing the Bellm triggers.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 08:40 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: Dr. Professor Neal Degreasse Tyson Esquire the Third at February 28, 2021 08:39 PM (XTk1T)
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My pleasure. Thanks for checking in!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:41 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:41 PM (QbQnZ)
My problem has been enough health issues preventing much beyond an occasional range trip for the last several years.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 08:41 PM (3bhRV)
sales to one item. The people are jagoffs and must be limited because
they don't give a damn about anyone else, and they likely never will.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:26 PM (dEOT9)
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Yep. This will stop only when people decide that they don't need to pay $2 a round for .38 special, which is now more expensive to shoot that .44 Magnum. It's totally screwed up.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:42 PM (llXky)
There are sniping apps ... you put your target price in and they walk in the bids in the last few seconds. (not puns)
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (Xih1H)
Is there some psychological idea behind this? GB has Dutch Auctions where you just bid what you are willing to spend and that is the cap, not your winning bid. You winning bid is the max required.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 28, 2021 08:43 PM (emxxF)
Ah, of course there are. Don't know why I didn't think to check there first. Thanks.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:43 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:40 PM (tkyK5)
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Huh. Since I'll never own a Glock, I'll never get to test that theory. Pity.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (llXky)
I just purchased a beautiful SA TRP Operator that's 4 years old, but it was never fired. I decided before taking it to the range I'd take it apart, and it turned out that was the smart thing to do. The factory grease had turned into a sticky glue. It probably would have given me fits and farts had I tried firing it.
The only "problem" I had was doing that full length guide rod. I had to make a little "tool" so I could contain the spring, and it took a while to find something suitable, finally remembered where there was a wire coat hanger. I'll figure out if I want to move to a regular GI or the fancy (and rather cool) Dawson replacement.
Can hardly wait to take it to the range! I had a great time last week, I'm so glad I joined! And these guys have lots of ammo for decent prices at their bulk rate, so I don't have to use up my stash if I don't want to. Too bad it was pouring rain, but nothing was going to stop me at that point!
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (46GDR)
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM (Xih1H)
Is there some psychological idea behind this?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 28, 2021 08:43 PM (emxxF)
Nothing psychological about it. Just a personal bot to win the auction for you at the last minute without having to attend the auction, by not letting anyone else process the price change info and upping their bid.
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (KnJdm)
I, myself, have a kind of twitch about being unarmed, at least minimally, ever ... predawn when I usually get up, this is the NAA mini .22 in the neck holster, with a small folding knife and a single-AAA flashlight, as I head down to the kitchen for the morning's coffee&grits.
it just gets heavier & more elaborate from there ... but it's all about prepared to resist, well, whatever ...
there's a story, of course, ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (AKJpt)
Someone up thread was talking about no left hand bolt action 22s. I have a norinco copy of the little Browning ATD. While not a bolt action, it ejects straight down. The Brownings are pricey, the norincos are not...
Posted by: Jesse in DC at February 28, 2021 08:45 PM (Yp3Ga)
https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/
1366040817626984450
Posted by: andycanuck at February 28, 2021 08:45 PM (d6he9)
no biggie tho
Posted by: REDACTED at February 28, 2021 08:31 PM
You are the second moron to make that comment.
So I take it manual strangulation is not recommended?
I guess a little 22 rifle with a scope is probably a better choice.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:45 PM (tkyK5)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 28, 2021 08:46 PM (npFx5)
Posted by: 4 at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (KnJdm)
GB's clock resets to 15 minutes on each bid, if the end time is less that 15 minutes. I have put in bids at 15:05 on the theory that no one is watching and they might not get their Your are outbid email in time.
I've had mixed results. Now I pretty much just bid what the item is worth to me and if that's not enough, oh well.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 28, 2021 08:47 PM (emxxF)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (llXky)
i once owned one of the nicest and heaviest .380s you could buy. It was a Beretta 84. A nice gun but not the best carry if one were to do that sort of thing. OTOH, I have owned one of the lightest .32s or serious mouse guns anyone could ask for as well. That was and is the Kel Tec p32. I know people love them some Ktec 3ATs. But i still love the OG. A lot of people on boards will quote this and that, but I know what I have tested over decades. I know what works for me and if you get a well made p32, i doubt you will ever even think about getting rid of it. JMV there.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:47 PM (dEOT9)
My .32 is the Keltec P32. Super reliable and a blast to shoot.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 08:48 PM (CpMQ8)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:48 PM (VNmG1)
that had to be 92 at the earliest. The reason I know is I was very, very nearby. I will look it up but it was 92 or 93 as I recall.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:49 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 08:49 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:48 PM (VNmG1)
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I think something could be arranged on Saturday!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:49 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:50 PM (VNmG1)
I remember the bad old days of ebay getting into a sniping war on an auctino for something stupid and HAH! I WON! And then I realized how much I had to pay for the thing.
Make your max bid or - if it's an option - just buy the damn thing now. Lots of sellers have that as an option. I've done both.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:50 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 08:50 PM (TK8Ry)
Everybody have a good week!
Weasel, thanks again for your time and effort in putting together another good gun thread.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 28, 2021 08:50 PM (tkyK5)
https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/
1366040817626984450
Posted by: andycanuck at February 28, 2021 08:45 PM (d6he9)
Screw the ATF
Today. 30 years ago a ceasefire. And Victory.
Desert Storm.
Jayhawk!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 08:51 PM (axyOa)
My .32 is the Keltec P32. Super reliable and a blast to shoot.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 08:48 PM (CpMQ
no worries. it is the standard round for that weapon for good reason.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 08:51 PM (dEOT9)
One range day this week. I practiced shooting from a standing position (finally starting to hit consistently on target - breathing correctly is huge) and then a little tune-up work with my ccw making sure I don't lose the feel for that trigger.
Gun range had some .45 ACP ammo, so I bought a box to augment my supplies. My Shield really does not like that particular brand - I've put thousands of rounds through it and have had three stoppages total - all with this ammo.
On the plus side, I got to do a tap-rack-bang drill left-handed.
Have a great upcoming week, everyone!
Posted by: Long Running Fool at February 28, 2021 08:52 PM (Oa5xy)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 28, 2021 08:52 PM (7bRMQ)
Hopefully I didn't miss it all...but I probably did.
It was a puppy day today, the wife has a new German Shepherd Dog. Her name is Xena Warrior Puppy.
Anyway, back to the gun stuff.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 08:52 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:50 PM (VNmG1)
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We can score them separately
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:53 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: butch
Brownells hates you
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 08:53 PM (Xih1H)
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My pleasure. Great to see you!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:53 PM (MVjcR)
The asshole sniper couldn't hang with them so he didn't get it either.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (emxxF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:53 PM (MVjcR)
Great. I don't know why, but I like me some iron sights. Seems more challenging that way.
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Grail Knight at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (ybIRR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Commissar Chairman Hrothgar ~ (@Hrothgar on GAB) at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (87oRe)
Sounds perfect
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 08:55 PM (ZfRYq)
It was a puppy day today, the wife has a new German Shepherd Dog. Her name is Xena Warrior Puppy.
Anyway, back to the gun stuff.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 08:52 PM (uxJPn)
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Congratulations on the pup! I'm sharing a pop tart with WeaselDog as we speak.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:55 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (QbQnZ)
Can I shorten the spring? Replace it? Take it to a gunsmith?
Posted by: DB- just DB
I feel your pain, DB. The PM9 is not a fun gun to disassemble.
Speaking of...it's first of the month, time to break mine down and clean it. f***!
Posted by: Monkey in a fez manning the .50 at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (OnoCC)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (QbQnZ)
I really need to remember to send Weasel some photos. After my mom passed I was looking through some photo albums, and found the shots of my Dad with my 7th B-day present, a Ruger 10/22. We were shooting it in the backyard. No big deal, except the backyard is Los Altos CA in 1964. Try that today!
As I'd mentioned here before my horror story, my mother also gave away my 10/22, and that broke my heart. So, when I started my recent gun buying binge, I grabbed the first 10/22 carbine (wood stock) I could lay my hands on. It felt good! I'm the wrong person to ask. Not quite as nicely made as 50+ years ago, but close. So, I'm the wrong person to ask but for me, it's the benchmark for a plinker rifle. Easy to take apart (even for a kid), as many available parts as an F150, and dead accurate.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (46GDR)
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HOWDY AMIGO! How you doing?
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (MVjcR)
Oddbob, did your kits replace the sear too? I'm not a gunologist or anything but it feels like the break was the weak part of the whole thing until I put the kit in. The full accurizing kit did replace the sear.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 08:57 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 28, 2021 08:57 PM (1uBGK)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:56 PM (QbQnZ)
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Thanks sock!!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 08:58 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 08:58 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 08:57 PM (ZfRYq)
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Ammo prices are down slightly, and more ammo is now available. Calibers that were simply unavailable are now pricey, but you can get them.
This is a good thing.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 08:58 PM (llXky)
Anyway, back to the gun stuff.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 08:52 PM (uxJPn)
Dogs and guns, guns and dogs. Like beer and pizza. Congrats on the dog! I really, really need to get one, it's been way too long. Hard to improve on a GSD.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at February 28, 2021 08:58 PM (46GDR)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 08:59 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: Grail Knight at February 28, 2021 08:54 PM (ybIRR) "
this, precisely.
every once in a while, kinda randomly, I sort of survey all of my pockets ... hiking often triggers this ... and finding that I have 5 knives and 3 flashlights doesn't bother me a bit ... particularly if compared to how I would feel about none ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:00 PM (AKJpt)
https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/
1366040817626984450
Posted by: andycanuck at February 28, 2021 08:45 PM (d6he9)
Wow. It's almost like they wanted to be ratio'd on twitturd.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at February 28, 2021 09:01 PM (46GDR)
Posted by: ck at February 28, 2021 09:01 PM (iBg56)
Money being bullets or vice versa, only shot a little. The star was my (VERY) used CZ 75 BD (decocker only) and my (VERY) new Kadet adapter.
The pistol is shooting consistently to the right, with everyone who's tried it. I don't have a sight drift tool and I'm leery about fiddling with it with a punch and mallet, so I may just live with it. It's not radically off. Groups are good, trigger is outstanding, as is often the case with well-used CZ pistols.
The Kadet adapter is so new it still had packing oil and plastic bags on everything. It did not slide easily onto the frame, I had to frankly...ram it on, it was so tight. Once it was on, worked fine. I may do a compare and review of the two Kadet adapters. First 50 rounds though it, working good.
So not a lot of range count but got some good double tap practice in as well as 'present and fire' drills with single shots.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:01 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Old Blue - Round Headed Bald Kid at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (VNmG1)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: butch
Brownells hates you
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 08:53 PM (Xih1H)
With this One Weird Trick?
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (LRTRA)
Posted by: MikeM at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (G9gd2)
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Thanks for checking in, Old Blue! Always a pleasure.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: H8MaoistDogs at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (LBDTv)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (t+qrx)
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Plastic surgeons also hate it.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (llXky)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 28, 2021 09:02 PM (LRTRA)
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Thank you my friend. And every bit of that is owing to you all.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (MVjcR)
One did. In fact that was the part I was thinking of when I mistakenly wrote "disconnector." The resulting feel and pull weight for that one was no better and maybe not as good as the two that were the hammer only.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:04 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:04 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 09:04 PM (dEOT9)
Which, unless I misremember is headed by our old pal L. Graham, whom we can always count on to do the wrong thing.
Thanks for the thread, Weasel. I learned something today.
Posted by: navybrat has beans at February 28, 2021 09:05 PM (w7KSn)
Being dead is an occupation?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:05 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: H8MaoistDogs at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (LBDTv)
Agree. Carrying a full-size 1911 is bonkers. It's way too long and heavy.
The 4.25" Combat Commander (steel frame) is a better choice.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:05 PM (t+qrx)
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Happy to have you here, navybrat.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:06 PM (MVjcR)
I've lost items but not paid more than I was prepared to either.
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 09:06 PM (3bhRV)
I agree, but I don't want to get into a brand war. It's boring. If the gun is reliable and you can carry the weight, good enough. Personally, I like more rounds, so I carry an XD45 or G21, mostly.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:07 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:04 PM (qc+VF)
Interesting. Having only done the full rip-and-replace kit, I have no way to compare. FWIW the disconnector is the flat thing with two pins on one and the stirrup-looking thing on the other.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:07 PM (t+qrx)
Being dead is an occupation?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:05 PM (QbQnZ)
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Yes, but not much room for advancement!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (MVjcR)
huh. a 5" 1911 is what lives in my b-o-b, lol.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (AKJpt)
Works for buzzion
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (3bhRV)
the 1911 full-size is a great military gun but really really really
sucks as either an occasional CCW or EDC. Sucks. I like 'em but not EDC
or SHTF EDC. Not even in a bug out bag
Posted by: H8MaoistDogs at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (LBDTv)
you go too far sir. for SHTF, it is a great weapon. I prefer mouse guns and snubbies for EDC but that was after years of trying this and that. Everyone is different. My personal test is if when you get home, the first thing you think of is getting that big iron off, then yeah, it is likely too much. But again, everyone goes their own way. Some might laugh at what I carry, but at least I am always strapped.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (dEOT9)
Which, unless I misremember is headed by our old pal L. Graham, whom we can always count on to do the wrong thing.
House JC, not Senate. IIANM, House JC is chaired by Nadler.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (qc+VF)
MAE, You might try drifting the sight using a hard wood dowel which shouldn't harm the finish. I've done that with muzzleloaders. My approach was to take a lot of mild hits instead of a few mighty whacks. Just a thought.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (7EjX1)
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Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (qAR6u)
Which, unless I misremember is headed by our old pal L. Graham
Mein Fuhrer ... das Senate ...
Posted by: G'rump928(c) tugs collar at February 28, 2021 09:09 PM (emxxF)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (QbQnZ)
Get the Ruger takedown. It makes cleaning and transport so nice. I carry mine in a yoga bag. The factory Ruger mags are also very reliable, 3rd party...not so much.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:09 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (AKJpt)
Did I miss something???
Just came back from Enumclaw and saw they had a gun show!!??
WTF?
I thought they were banned due to the Rona.
Did you know about?
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (axyOa)
www.ows-ammo.com good people and we've bought many things from them over the years, to include gubs. highly recommend.
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (GiV75)
Bug out bag #2 contains a Henry Survival Rifle née AR7
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (ZfRYq)
Ah, we're talking about two different things. You, the MK 2/3/4 kit and me the 10/22.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:11 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (AKJpt)
And at 36oz empty, it's practically lighter than air compared to a ponderous 39oz lump of full-size 1911. Like night and day.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:11 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:11 PM (qc+VF)
Oh! Yeah, disregard. That'll probably void your warranty, right there.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:12 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: whig at February 28, 2021 09:12 PM (3bhRV)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at February 28, 2021 09:12 PM (1uBGK)
Did I miss something???
Just came back from Enumclaw and saw they had a gun show!!??
WTF?
I thought they were banned due to the Rona.
Did you know about?
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 09:10 PM (axyOa)
I think the whole state is in 'reduced capacity but open' for stuff. But I didn't know about the gun show. I did see some gun show signs down by Graham today when picking up the pup.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM (llXky)
Would like to have stopped in but was on my way elsewhere. I am sure it would have been interesting.
Posted by: blaster at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021)
Thanks MA. The Ruger seems to be carrying the day. As a rule I always buy factory mags.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:14 PM (QbQnZ)
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Thanks whig. Hope you feel better!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:14 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (bxPTJ)
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Glad to hear you're finding it useful!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:08 PM (7EjX1)
That's worth thinking about though I don't have a vice to hold the frame.
And the finish is whipped to hell and gone. I don't know what PD had this pistol but it's got a lot of wear. Barrel looks new, though.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (uxJPn)
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Any questions, just drop me a line!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM (uxJPn)
Yeah I was really surprised. Traffic in e'claw was a bitch.
The pup!!??
Ya 'ol softie you.
What's the name???
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 09:16 PM (axyOa)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:16 PM (AKJpt)
Being dead is an occupation?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:05 PM (QbQnZ)
Full time democrat voter
Posted by: a dude in MI at February 28, 2021 09:16 PM (+I6Y/)
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'Night! Thank you!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:16 PM (MVjcR)
I get similar accuracy from a Marlin 39a and Henry 001 but the Ruger lets me reacquire the target without changing the grip to work a lever action.
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (7EjX1)
If I don't void the warranty on something at least once a week, I'm not doing my part. I was going to do the VQ kit on a MK 3 but my daughter moved out of state and took it with her (with my blessing) before I got around to it.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (AKJpt)
Ya 'ol softie you.
What's the name???
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 09:16 PM (axyOa)
Xena Warrior Puppy.
Wife's dog and the wife named her.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (uxJPn)
Wife's dog and the wife named her.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (uxJPn)
Excellent!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 28, 2021 09:18 PM (axyOa)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (qc+VF)
Nah, I mean putting a pistol kit on a rifle. Especially a Ruger. I play down how complicated things are in a Mk(x), but it does get a little fiddly in there.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:19 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:20 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 28, 2021 09:21 PM (npFx5)
Was never much for the 'best gun' argument.
Posted by: Long Running Fool at February 28, 2021 09:21 PM (Oa5xy)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:13 PM
Ask, and ye shall receive.
And here, you don't have to worry about consequences, unlike, say, The ONT.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 28, 2021 09:21 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:22 PM (fLVm1)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 09:22 PM (2DOZq)
And here, you don't have to worry about consequences, unlike, say, The ONT.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 28, 2021 09:21 PM (DMUuz)
Give me a few more weeks and maybe I'll know what questions to ask!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (fLVm1)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:20 PM (AKJpt)
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My pleasure, sock_rat!
And this is a good time for my 9:30 ish Thank You. This place wouldn't be the same without all you guys and gals, and I appreciate very single one of you being here. You all are the best!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 08:44 PM (AKJpt)
Keltec p32. It is so light there is not reason not to have it. The ballistics show it is effective with the right rounds. I never bought into those tiny single action revolvers, to me, they are pretty much a amusing collectible. you mentioned NAA and I know they do make some legit stuff so I might be far afield here. Not for me, but again, it is what works for you and not me.
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (dEOT9)
You're too subtle for me tonight. On the subject of voiding warranties, you'll appreciate this. I just got a new Alinco DR-735 last week. Before I even took the main unit out of the box, I disassembled the mic and drilled a bigger hole for the pickup per recommendations on eham. I guess if I need to send it back, I'll "forget" to include the mic.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:24 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:17 PM (AKJpt)
Hi sock rat! I wouldn't understand the answers. Trust me on this.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:25 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Quint at February 28, 2021 09:25 PM (dEOT9)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 09:22 PM (2DOZq)
lovely!
Let me see....my .22 are...kinda too long to list. I don't wanna seem like I'm flexing. I have...a problem. I buy guns. A lot of guns.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (uxJPn)
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Any questions, just drop me a line!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (MVjcR)
Thank you so much, Weasel. You've been a great help and support already.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 08:24 PM (PT+W/)
Have to admit I thought that was going somewhere else and was slightly disappointed when I got the caliber....
Posted by: GWB at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (DVhSS)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (fLVm1)
Many agree, considering sales.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 28, 2021 09:15 PM (bxPTJ)
Yeah, I might have lost a tree about 20 minutes ago - super bright flash and *yuge* boom... internet dropped at the same time.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (TK8Ry)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (fLVm1)
Many agree, considering sales.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:26 PM (uxJPn)
That's what I bought!
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (uxJPn)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:24 PM (qc+VF)
Oh, neat, I hadn't heard of those. That's kind of an adorable little dual-band. Looks like you could fit it into a lot of places that a single-DIN wouldn't fit, and the display looks like it's easy to read at a glance.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:28 PM (MVjcR)
RANGE REPORT:
I decided to stiffen the forend of my Ruger Predator. No comments, por favor.
JB weld in all of those little compartments.
Free-float improved big time. At the range today, all of my groups were vertical.
One more step in the endless quest for perfection.
Posted by: RI Red at February 28, 2021 09:28 PM (uA1sw)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 09:28 PM (CpMQ8)
Posted by: Broseidon at February 28, 2021 09:28 PM (JAQfH)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (uxJPn)
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Happy to have you, MAE. Hope to see pics on the Pet Thread!!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (MVjcR)
This is a good thing.
Posted by: Former Gun Owner A.H. Lloyd
Thankfully!
I, genius that I am, decided to add TWO new calibers to my arsenal during this mess, for which I of course had no ammo.
6.5 Creedmoor is bottoming around $3.25/round. I'm looking back fondly at the days I paid $2.25/round for my initial purchase. *sigh*
But like you said, at least it's on the shelves again, and that's a good thing.
Posted by: Monkey in a fez manning the .50 at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (OnoCC)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Logan Tiberius Edwards (2012-2021) at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (uxJPn)
Did I read that your new pup is a German Shepard?
I love the herding breeds.
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (TK8Ry)
Hey there! Did you happen to see that Gladewater listing I sent earlier?
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: A. Feminist at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (qc+VF)
The one I would pick up is a Single Action Colt .45 Replica made by Uberti.
Thing is 1870's tech, but shoots sooooooo well.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (oHd/0)
Posted by: dartist at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (+ya+t)
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Yikes! Transformer maybe?
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:30 PM (MVjcR)
THAT'S NOT FUNNY!
Posted by: A. Feminist at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (qc+VF)
Actually, yes it is Sugartits.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:30 PM (oHd/0)
He was plowed.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:30 PM (fLVm1)
The one I would pick up is a Single Action Colt .45 Replica made by Uberti.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (oHd/0)
Clearly, you don't have this guy's problem.
https://stoatnet.org/dunno.gif
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:31 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:31 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated) at February 28, 2021 09:32 PM (GiV75)
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Thank you dartist! Nice to have you here.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:23 PM (fLVm1)
Many agree, considering sales.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
I went back and forth - between it and a 365 - and went with the SIG
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (Xih1H)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:31 PM (t+qrx)
Actually kind of funny, because when I still had kids in the house? I would pick up my 1911, AND a Saber.
Why? Swords don't go through walls.
Now? After injuring myself in a National Swordfighting tourney... I'm back to just a gun.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (oHd/0)
Thing is 1870's tech, but shoots sooooooo well.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (oHd/0)
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There's a reason that it was the invention of the Colt revolver that finally let the Texas settlers gain the upper hand against the murdering Comanches.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:34 PM (fLVm1)
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM
An excellent choice.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 28, 2021 09:35 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 09:35 PM (2DOZq)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:36 PM (AKJpt)
I used to know a guy who had some amount of martial arts training and owned a pistol and several edged weapons including a two-handed sword. What he kept on the night stand? A ball peen hammer.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:38 PM (qc+VF)
Sounds delicious B. Wondering what CBD will say next week when I post my reasoning behind purchasing the 10/22 over the A22 on his food thread. Of course the fact that maple syrup played a part in my decision process probably won't sit well.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:38 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:39 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:38 PM (qc+VF)
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If the only tool on your nightstand is a hammer, then does every intruder look like a nail?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:40 PM (fLVm1)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (AKJpt)
I should've gotten one of those (or better yet a small cardboard box with "radio" written on it in crayon, for all of the stations I've contacted from the road) instead of the FT-7900R. There's nothing wrong with it, it's just yuge. At least I can stick the radio under the seat and mount just the faceplate on the dash.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:40 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:40 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:41 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 28, 2021 09:33 PM (oHd/0)
Gives you the opportunity to drop the "...until I took an arrow to the knee" line though.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:41 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: redc1c4 (*OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated)
If I ain't already on a few lists I must be doing something wrong. Bring it on Bob and your little dog ATF also.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:42 PM (QbQnZ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (AKJpt)
Have you seen the commercial where the guy apologizes to the lady for mansplaining ?
' I'm sorry for mansplaining. That's when a guy explains......'
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 09:42 PM (2DOZq)
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Ever given any thought to trying a weekly net? We have a bunch of hams here.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:43 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:46 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:46 PM (MVjcR)
sock_rat_eez, you can 'splain away to this here 'ette. None of the experts on this thread (of either sex and/or gender) have ever talked down to me and I appreciate the knowledge y'all put to me here. No manspreading though. That might blow the margins.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 09:46 PM (kTRt4)
We could probably do that over Echolink but it would mean breaking anonymity since transmitting requires using your call sign and call signs are public info.
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:47 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:43 PM (MVjcR)
I don't know how many we have who have HF gear and a proper antenna. We could try, but someone who's been working contacts more recently than I should probably be the one to organize it.
What would be really cool is if we could find a way to loop in people who just recently got licensed and are using UHF/VHF stuff, or who are just listening. I could probably commit to getting WebSDR running at my station, if someone else runs the net.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:48 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 09:27 PM (TK8Ry)
Hey there! Did you happen to see that Gladewater listing I sent earlier?
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:29 PM (t+qrx)
Just a little while ago actually, my phone gets exiled to the office these days. And yes, that *totally* looks like Colorada
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 09:48 PM (TK8Ry)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 09:49 PM (CpMQ8)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:47 PM (qc+VF)
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True. I'm kind of sort of already out there, but I know a lot of people are smarter than I am about PERSEC.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:49 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez
Besides my Walther, which is always on me or within arms reach, I always carry a redneck thumper in my back pocket and it sits on top of the nightstand when I'm in bed. 14 inches of 3/8 auto fuel line, filled with #7 shot, sealed with a 1/4 inch wooden dowel and electrical tape. Roughly $4 to make. Non lethal and highly effective. Guaranteed to make someone scream like a little girl. Folds in half and fits nicely in your back pocket.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * doubling the cube at February 28, 2021 09:49 PM (QbQnZ)
I was sitting on a trailside bench in a state park earlier today and chuckling about doing a "full manspread", with both legs and arms, looking up at the fog, mist, and overcast.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:50 PM (AKJpt)
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Yikes! Transformer maybe?
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:30 PM (MVjcR)
I don't *think* so; we still have power, but I haven't looked across the road to see if the neighbors have lights.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 28, 2021 09:50 PM (TK8Ry)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:47 PM (qc+VF)
...and can be used to find your address, which is on the searchable FCC database.
Yeah. That kinda makes running any ham threads awkward too. Maybe we should all try to swap call signs at the next MoMe or something.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:51 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:51 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:52 PM (7EjX1)
Posted by: H8MaoistDogs at February 28, 2021 09:03 PM (LBDTv)
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I have carried a full size Kimber since, well, I got my CCW. But, I'm tall and thin, so, not really an imposition. I may have to find something lighter down the road, but, for now, I'm good. Heck, I drove from CA to VA carrying it.
If and when I downsize, I'll probably stay with the 1911 platform, but switch to a smaller version in 9mm.
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 09:52 PM (2SdPm)
What would be really cool is if we could find a way to loop in people who just recently got licensed and are using UHF/VHF stuff, or who are just listening. I could probably commit to getting WebSDR running at my station, if someone else runs the net.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:48 PM (t+qrx)
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I know! Let's get bluebell to run it!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:53 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 09:53 PM (2SdPm)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:54 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 09:49 PM (CpMQ
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Yes! Thanks for asking :-)
I chose it because it's a great song from a classic album of course, but mostly for the last line... "No one can hear when you're screaming in digital." Because most of the time I am ignored/unheard. That's not necessarily a bad thing to be, lol.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 09:54 PM (kTRt4)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at February 28, 2021 08:07 PM (2DOZq)
Arrested his own son for murder.
Posted by: Fox2! at February 28, 2021 09:54 PM (qyH+l)
Posted by: blake - Dr semi lurker in marginal standing at February 28, 2021 09:55 PM (2SdPm)
Late, but quick range report.
Went yesterday and shot with Mark AE. Had not been to the range in a few months, cuz Inslee.
Shot the standard .40 XD and was comfortable and pretty accurate, at least for me. Grip was solid, so that problem from before is now in the rear view mirror, still having some problems with the trigger pull, but if it is off, at least it is consistently down and low. Tried a minimum adjustment, and YES! 7 out of 12 rounds in the center ring at 20 feet. Others were consistently a bit low. It was a good feeling to see that.
Also, shot single handed and did better than I thought I would do.
Baby steps.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 28, 2021 09:55 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 09:54 PM (AKJpt)
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If you guys organize and run it, I could advertise and post updates here.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:55 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:48 PM (t+qrx)
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I know! Let's get bluebell to run it!
Posted by: Weasel
VAPN.org might accept some folks from Maryland
Posted by: Jean at February 28, 2021 09:55 PM (Xih1H)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:57 PM (qc+VF)
Posted by: JTB at February 28, 2021 09:51 PM (7EjX1)
I usually get best results on 40 and 20, from where I am (from where I ham). But my QTH only has a clear line to the east-ish, so not super helpful unless you're about 600-800 miles east of Michigan.
Posted by: hogmartin at February 28, 2021 09:58 PM (t+qrx)
Posted by: Oddbob at February 28, 2021 09:57 PM (qc+VF)
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Thanks Oddbob! Pleasure to have you here each week.
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 09:58 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Ladyl, Insurrectionist at February 28, 2021 09:59 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 28, 2021 09:22 PM (fLVm1)
Olympia is up to their old tricks again, but WA is a Shall Carry state, for $57 and your pics and prints.
We will see what happens in this legislative session, lots of crap is in early stages, like 2 years ago.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at February 28, 2021 09:59 PM (sy5kK)
Having feeling in your trigger finger is good.
I also got my trigger down to 2.25 #, so it was good that I could feel the break.
Posted by: RI Red at February 28, 2021 10:00 PM (uA1sw)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 10:00 PM (AKJpt)
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Ha! Old habits die hard!!
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 10:00 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 28, 2021 10:00 PM (63Dwl)
Posted by: Ronster at February 28, 2021 10:01 PM (+IGCq)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 28, 2021 10:02 PM (AKJpt)
Posted by: Weasel at February 28, 2021 10:03 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 10:04 PM (CpMQ8)
But I killed a bunch of paper today.
Posted by: RI Red at February 28, 2021 10:05 PM (uA1sw)
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 10:09 PM (CpMQ8)
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yes indeed, he is an amazing talent. The current frontman, Todd LaTorre, is no slouch either, IMO. I saw them 3 times in 2018-2019 and they put on a great show. Only 2 founding members left now, though.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 28, 2021 10:11 PM (kTRt4)
Yeah, the battle between bandmates is a drag.
I've loved that band since their starter EP.
And Mindcrime is a work of art.
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 28, 2021 10:15 PM (CpMQ8)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 28, 2021 10:50 PM (mzC78)
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at March 01, 2021 11:20 AM (iPbC0)
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