Gun Thread: 7th Anniversary Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Jumping Atomic Anniversary Shitballs! Seven years! For something that was supposed to last a few weeks, a full seven years sure did go by quickly! I want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for hanging out here with me for all these years. All y'all are the best. I am often thanked for doing this thread, and although I appreciate the sentiment, the truth is I'm not really doing much at all. Those who know me understand this is just my normal bullshit, and at best all I'm really doing is starting a conversation. Where the magic happens is in the comments where all of you guys and gals get busy every week. You're the ones who have made this a happy and fun little corner of the internet for shooting enthusiasts. Without you, I'm just talking to myself. Thanks!

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

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FUNdamentals

The first guy uses the magic word! Twice!

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FUNdamentals of MoMe'n: TXMoMe X

They Mome'n down in Texas!

With September, the time has come to begin the discussion of the upcoming TXMoMe in Corsicana, TX on October 17-18. This is the TENTH annual TXMoMe, or Conservative Burning Man as it's popularly known, and it promises to be a doozy. If you're in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere of the Planet of the Earth, contact Ben Had for details on attending. The dates and email links for all MoMes are always helpfully included on the blog's main page, left sidebar.

What started years ago as a small get-together and informal plinking session lasting a couple of hours has matured into a full scale jamboree-hootenanny including a program of shooting activities for both handguns and rifles over two days. I have to thank Ben Had, Cow Horse Queen and RancherBob for making this whole thing happen and providing the opportunity for the shooting to comprise such a significant portion of the event. But wait! There's more! Combine that with world class food and drink, and the even world classier company of your fellow Morons, and you have a weekend that legends are made of.

For those not inclined to shoot (?), there are non-stop opportunities to relax in the shade of the carport or under a handy nearby tree with a beverage and visit with your online pals to your hearts content, which is really what the whole damn thing is about in the first place.. Specifics of the Friday/Saturday schedule of activities will be posted here in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

Allow me to be serious for a minute. I have said this probably two hundred and fifty-seven times now. These gatherings are a really good time, and I know of no one who expresses regret after having attended one. Actually it goes beyond that. It's not just a weekend of laughs, it's an opportunity to connect with lots of like-minded people and create lasting friendships and priceless memories. No kidding. Think that's hyperbole? It snot. Would your ol' pal Weasel lie to you? Well, yes he would, but not about this. TXMoMe veterans will attest to the funness and completely laid-back nature of the event. Don't be a dork, do yourself a favor and get yo' ass to Texas!

TXMoMe veterans: please jump into the comments to encourage the scairdy-cats to join in the fun! What was your first MoMe like? What were you expecting? Were you surprised? Did you have a great time?

Call for Volunteers
Help! As I mentioned above, the shooting program in Texas continues to grow, and we wouldn't be able to do it without a lot of help. If you're interested in lending a hand in some capacity, please drop me a note at gunthread at protonmail dot com indicating your date and time of arrival and we'll be in touch. Thank You!

RSOs from prior years: Expect an email from me soon.

If you are attending the TXMoMe this year, and all the cool kids are, please keep an eye on this section for important information and updates in the coming weeks! I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling!

Are all y'all getting excited? Weasel are!!

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Our Pal Candy

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Highway Patrol

This week's episode: Machine Napping

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ZONTAR - The Thing From Venus!

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Cigar of the Week

This week our pal rhomboid scores again with this excellent review of the Aladino Cameroon.

Cameroon leaf gets its name from the west African country where tobacco originally brought from Indonesia flourished, and produces a distinctive kind of flavor profile for cigar making. JRE Tobacco, maker of Aladino cigars, has used Cameroon seed to grow tobacco in Honduras, and the result is pleasing. I tried the robusto (5 X 52). Handsome medium brown wrapper with a hint of red to it. "Toothy" Cameroon wrapper leaf, meaning rustic looking with veins and a slightly rough appearance. Under the wrapper are Honduran corojo binder and fillers. A medium cigar, with ample smoke - one of the two I tried required some burn management. Draw was easy. Interesting flavor profile. Notes of something like mint or pine, producing a faintly sweet element atop a mellow tobacco base flavor. All the notes were subtle, so a smooth overall impression. Different than you'll get from an Oliva Serie G with its African Cameroon wrapper (and Nicaraguan fillers), but very pleasant. The Aladino Cameroon is available online for $9 and up.

Excellent as always, rhomboid! Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo
Lucky Gunner Ammo NEW!

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

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Yea GT!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 07, 2025 07:00 PM (JOhTQ)

2 Happy Anniversary!

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 07, 2025 07:00 PM (0N4FZ)

3 NOT FIRST!!! or am i?

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:00 PM (Jm6kM)

4 A very bold anniversary as well.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 07, 2025 07:01 PM (0N4FZ)

5 Good evening everyone
And Happy Anniversary Weasel

Posted by: Skip at September 07, 2025 07:01 PM (+qU29)

6 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 07:01 PM (BCwQW)

7 Called them!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 07, 2025 07:02 PM (JOhTQ)

8 Happy Anniversary Weasel!!!!!

Thank you for making Sunday evenings bearable and providing informational and entertaining content.

And for those who have never to been to a MoMe, especially the one in Texas, you are missing out on good people, good food and a fun ole time.

Get out of lurk mode and check one out. You will not regret it.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:04 PM (Jm6kM)

9 Holy shitballs, is it anniversary time already?!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:04 PM (Wnv9h)

10 Get out of lurk mode and check one out. You will not regret it.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:04 PM

Listen to Scoob, people. The TXMOME is a fantastic time. Go. You will not regret it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:06 PM (Wnv9h)

11 Thanks for the Anny Gun Thread Weasel!

Posted by: DBCooper at September 07, 2025 07:06 PM (LzTnc)

12 Looking forward to the Texas MOME - I have been to the last 3 in Texas and they are fun and it is great to meet like minded people and to also shoot guns. I got to shoot Weasel pal Jeff's auto Uzi a couple of years ago and that was awesome. I had never shot an auto of any kind before. If you haven't been you need to go. I am a lurker so I am hard to find.

Posted by: Lurking in Garland at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM (rJt05)

13

Over 200 high school students walked out of their classrooms and to the Indiana Statehouse on Friday to demand lawmakers take action against gun violence

https://t.ly/st6CO

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM (63Dwl)

14 Whoot!

Thank you for the thread, weasel!

Range report:
Took the tricked out Pointman 7 and put another 50 rounds through. I’m getting it dialed in. Or, it’s getting ME dialed in. Many rounds went through the same hole.

Thank you to MAE and LazyMessenger. You guys are the best. You have shared guns and ammo and time with me. I feel more confidant about my ability to defend myself because of you. Please
Know how much I appreciate you both.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 07, 2025 07:09 PM (mT+6a)

15 Over 200 high school students walked out of their classrooms and to the Indiana Statehouse on Friday to demand lawmakers take action against gun violence

https://t.ly/st6CO
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM

Well, bless their uninformed little hearts.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:09 PM (Wnv9h)

16 A few weeks? Maybe we do some Moron math, Weasel?

52 Sundays in a year means you're working 7.5 weeks per year. Multiply times 7, and what do you get? 51 weeks, or, not quite 1 year!

Seriously, though, great job and thank you very much for the threads week in and week out, Weasel.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:10 PM (tT6L1)

17 The Moron Meetup is on the same weekend as a shoot.

The obvious priority is TX.

See you all there!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:12 PM (tT6L1)

18 Evening all.
That cake looks vaguely familiar.
Weasel, I have my orange hat and if I keep making progress should be able to help out. i am already back on the cane and can actually walk a little without it, so optimistic I will be ready.
Hoping to hit the the range by next Sunday and get back in the groove and start practicing Fundamentals.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:14 PM (t/2Uw)

19 Congrats on the anniversary, Weasel. It honestly doesn't seem like it's been seven years. And that cake is still as creepy as it was six years ago.

On another topic, does it seem like the Sig P320 thing just fell off the radar after that arrest related to the airman's death? I know there are still lawsuits in progress but it feels like everybody has stopped talking about it.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 07:14 PM (3nLb4)

20 "Zontar" is from Larry Buchanan. He kind of stinks as a film-maker. It's actually a remake of "It Conquered the World" from Roger Corman.

One of Buchanan's other films is titled "Attack of The The Eye Creatures" [sic].

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 07, 2025 07:15 PM (CHHv1)

21 No range report.
And you will not be hearing from me for the next 2 Sundays as I will be across the pond and will most likely be sleeping. ;-)

I am also in a quandary as I have not received my pistol license and rifle permit from NYC yet. I had started the renewal process back near the end of May and was told it would be easily 18-20 weeks to process my renewals.
So I am reticent to take my firearms out of my home

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:16 PM (Jm6kM)

22 I'll be attending this year.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 07:16 PM (uGF6U)

23 Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:14 PM (t/2Uw)
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Sounds good Sharon. Thank you! Will put you on the crippled but willing list.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:16 PM (1S3fY)

24 RSOs from prior years: Expect an email from me soon.

Orange Hat of Dorkiness ready!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:18 PM (Wnv9h)

25 fd brought a replica of that cake for an earlier anniversary.

Thank you for seven years of the gun thread and making the TXMoMe the place to be in October.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:18 PM (mFSH6)

26 Weasel, I have my orange hat and if I keep making progress should be able to help out. i am already back on the cane and can actually walk a little without it, so optimistic I will be ready.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:14 PM

A Range Safety Officer with a stout stick to whack any miscreants the require forceful guidance?

Sounds exactly like what Weasel listed as the job requirements for a RSO!

P.S. Sharon, I suspect I can drive you down to the rifle range as needed if you want to work/watch there while not stressing your hip over the journey.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 07, 2025 07:19 PM (HlyYF)

27 Guns!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at September 07, 2025 07:19 PM (xcxpd)

28 Wasn't The Thing From Venus one of the STD films in health class?

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:19 PM (RTQn+)

29 I would love to attend, but alas, cannot. I was there in 2022. First person I met was none other than Berserker. We hit it off, although he and his bride busted my chops for being an Overkill fan.

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM (0aYVJ)

30 RMBS, how's Mom's grip coming along ?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM (mFSH6)

31 Weasel, good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read your comment or my keyboard would have been ruined. lol

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM (t/2Uw)

32 Did go to the range yesterday. Brought my PPQ 45 and my Canik TP9SF. Also the church gun because I wanted to see if I could operate it with my work gloves, as I also wear it while working in the yard.

Church gun works fine with work gloves, trigger guard on the PSA Microdagger is big enough.

PPQ 45 is very snappy, and is about the same size as the PPQ 9mm interestingly enough.

Canik TP 9SF is a good gun, good trigger, very good for the price especially. I think I got mine for $300

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at September 07, 2025 07:21 PM (xcxpd)

33 And, with that, range report, or, how missing cost me a chance at a medal.

There I was, ready to light up the plate rack @ 500 yards, I solidly missed everything. Something I'd easily tagged down to the 4 inch square the two previous trips with both my rifles. Sigh.

Then, we shifted to the 1,000 yard rack, 12" 10" and 3" plate. I hit the 12" and 10" within 3 shots, and, in fact, centered up the 10". The 3" plate laughed at me.

On to the silhouette shoot, varied distances and locations. Spin for shoot order, 12 shots, 6 targets. Unlike previous times out, I did well enough to get back in contention but fell just a bit short, I was especially pleased to hit the coyote silhouette @ 957 yards. Finally got the dope on the rifle straightened out.

Baby steps. Oh yeah, after we were done, I casually lit up the plate rack with the 66.5-06. Nerves really got the better of me on the 500 yard rack.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:21 PM (tT6L1)

34 Happy Anniversary to the Gun Thread yay! And thanks to you Weasel for hosting. And thanks to all you 'rons and 'ettes who gave me a warm welcome when I de-enlurkened.

Sadly I haven't' been to the range in a long time. But I am working with a gal from China (I know, but she seems pretty based, at least as based as she can be) and she wants to go shooting. So that should get me off my butt and to the range. I'll have to figure out what to bring.

Something with low recoil probably.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 07, 2025 07:22 PM (144I4)

35 Over 200 high school students walked out of their classrooms and to the Indiana Statehouse on Friday to demand lawmakers take action against gun violence

https://t.ly/st6CO
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM (63Dwl)

Too bad they didn't walk out over criminal violence. That might have been worth something.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:22 PM (RTQn+)

36 My first TX MoMe was 3 years ago. I figured if I didn't make an effort to go then I might never get another chance. I just got in the car and drove all the way there in one shot. Stayed in a motel where there was a fiesta in the parking lot every night. Had a great time.

I wised up and drove the RV the next year. That is the way to do it. Thank you so much to our hosts for allowing us to camp, free of charge.

I missed last year but am prepping for the 16 hr drive in October. This is gonna be great!

The best thing is meeting and re-meeting the people behind the nics. They are actual real people! No bots in this crowd.

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:22 PM (vFG9F)

37 My range trip this weekend involved taking the 4" barreled Colt Kodiak to the range and zeroing it. I used .44 Specials for zeroing before I tried out .44 Magnum. .44 Specials are relatively mild out of this beast. The second generation Anacondas have the same trigger mechanism as the second generation Pythons. It's a very noticeable difference. The Hogue "Gripper" rubber grips do a very good job helping absorb the recoil, especially with .44 Magnums. I can't say if the porting job helped keep the recoil down or not. I shot a total of 30 rounds of .44 Special and 10 rounds of .44 Magnum (all I had). First impression: This is a nice revolver, but it's definitely not for everyone. The 4" barrel makes a good carry gun for bear country if that's your thing.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 07:22 PM (BCwQW)

38 Looking forward to my first TXMoMe!

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at September 07, 2025 07:23 PM (biGz0)

39
One of Buchanan's other films is titled "Attack of The The Eye Creatures" [sic].
Posted by: BeckoningChasm

Which was a remake of Invasion of the Saucer Men.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:24 PM (63Dwl)

40 You know what's really impressive?

bluebell has managed to the exact same cake to celebrate every year for SEVEN years!

I'm lucky enough to have a handcrafted (and signed!) shiv of hers.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (0sNs1)

41 66.5-06. Nerves really got the better of me on the 500 yard rack.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:21 PM (tT6L1)

66.5-06?! Not THAT is a caliber!

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (RTQn+)

42 https://t.ly/st6CO
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM

Your Public Cultural Marxism Seminaries at work

Posted by: Skip at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (+qU29)

43 My wife tried to watch a film of the "50 worst films ever made." She couldn't finish it, because as she said, "they were not so bad they were fun. They were just bad."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (tT6L1)

44 66.5-06?! Not THAT is a caliber!
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (RTQn+)
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It doubles as anti aircraft and anti tank.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:26 PM (tT6L1)

45 That SOB Van Owen, we can't wait to welcome you .

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:26 PM (mFSH6)

46 Range Report:

Took the RMBS Mom to the range yesterday for TXMOME prep. Coincidentally enough, I was trying to correct her low/left shooting. She's working on the issue, and making great progress. Her groups are tightening up and getting more centered. She'll be ready for TX.

Me, I'm working on grip fundamentals. It's coming slowly, but surely.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)

47 I stopped shooting low to the left by shooting left handed.

Posted by: Some stupid with a flaregun at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (6eSAH)

48 Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:22 PM (vFG9F)

I think that's about how long my drive will be. I'll be coming from south central WI. Whereabouts will you be driving from?

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (144I4)

49 Howdy!

🤠

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (sAmhv)

50 66.5-06?! Not THAT is a caliber!
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (RTQn+)

*Now

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (RTQn+)

51 Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM (t/2Uw)
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I have a whole new outlook on crippled people. About 10 days ago, WeaselWoman was on her evening walk, tripped over an uneven sidewalk, and fractured her tibia. She's hobbling around on crutches, and somehow now I'm in the caregiver business. I tried to tell her that I'm retired and cannot be made to do things but it doesn't seem to be working.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM (+OnsA)

52 "Whereabouts will you be driving from?
Posted by: haffhowershower"

The middle of Georgia.

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM (vFG9F)

53 Thanks PI. I can't wait to see everyone. I expect I will be in better shape than last year.
For any lurking "Ettes who have not experienced the absolute crazy, wonderful, delightful event that is the Texas MoMe, you need to be there. I went to the VA MoMe in August 2020 and found myself in Texas two months later and have not regretted a single moment. where else can you talk to like minded people, eat gourmet meals and get to shoot an wide array of firearms with expert marksmen/women. No previous experience required, just a willingness to learn. The fun never ends.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM (t/2Uw)

54 I think that's about how long my drive will be. I'll be coming from south central WI. Whereabouts will you be driving from?
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 07, 2025 07:27 PM (144I4)
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South Central WI? Shoot, easy. I-35 south and if you hit water, you've gone to far...

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:29 PM (tT6L1)

55 >>for being an Overkill fan

Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Nobody Reads My Posts at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM (0aYVJ)

I bought one of their CDs on the advice of a coworker in the early 90's. I think I listened to one song lol! Wasn't my cup of tea, but maybe I should dust it off and give it another chance.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 07, 2025 07:29 PM (144I4)

56 A huge thank you to those that have made this year your first MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:29 PM (mFSH6)

57 Ow Weasel. I hope you refrained from the hot iron treatment.

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:30 PM (vFG9F)

58 She's hobbling around on crutches, and somehow now I'm in the caregiver business. I tried to tell her that I'm retired and cannot be made to do things but it doesn't seem to be working.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM

Weasel, this is when you earn credits that you can trade in for things like using the kitchen counter for a tractor battery charging station.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 07:30 PM (0sNs1)

59 Great review rhomboid. I'm adding it to my shipping list.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 07, 2025 07:30 PM (2WIwB)

60 On another topic, does it seem like the Sig P320 thing just fell off the radar after that arrest related to the airman's death? I know there are still lawsuits in progress but it feels like everybody has stopped talking about it.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 07:14 PM (3nLb4)

The USAF authorized their M18s to get issued again. Their investigation failed to turn up any clear indication of systemic failures in the platform. That's why this has fallen off the radar. But it hasn't stopped the whispering about the potential safety issues lurking behind the P320 platform. My LGS has had a noticeable price drop in the sale price of used P320s since that incident.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 07:31 PM (BCwQW)

61 Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:30 PM (vFG9F)
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So far, yes. Have to hand it to her - she's pretty tough, with about a five inch crack starting at the knee. Gnarly looking MRI.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:31 PM (+OnsA)

62 So far, yes. Have to hand it to her - she's pretty tough, with about a five inch crack starting at the knee. Gnarly looking MRI.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:31 PM (+OnsA)
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Ouch!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:32 PM (tT6L1)

63 A huge thank you to those that have made this year your first MoMe.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:29 PM (mFSH6)
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They're TEN YEARS late!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:33 PM (+OnsA)

64 Late!

And, Range Report!

Hah, just kidding. I’m still in Massholeachusetts.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:34 PM (1Vo6X)

65 51 Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM

Ouch!!! Hope her recovery is swift and painless.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:34 PM (Jm6kM)

66 RMBS, how's Mom's grip coming along ?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:20 PM

She says she feels less shaky and more steady. From what I can see, this is the case. She's really been working at it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:35 PM (Wnv9h)

67 64 Hah, just kidding. I’m still in Massholeachusetts.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:34 PM

Good reason to be late.
How much longer do you have to be there? Will they let you back into NH? ;-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:36 PM (Jm6kM)

68 South Central WI? Shoot, easy. I-35 south and if you hit water, you've gone to far...
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:29 PM (tT6L1)

Ha! In that case I'll put my toes in the water and my ass in the sand. Nah, I wouldn't want to miss the fun.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 07, 2025 07:36 PM (144I4)

69 RMBS, that is just what I wanted to hear.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:36 PM (mFSH6)

70 She says she feels less shaky and more steady. From what I can see, this is the case. She's really been working at it.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:35 PM (Wnv9h)

Ahh, RMBS, you didn’t start her out on 357 mag again, did you?

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:36 PM (1Vo6X)

71 Ouch!!! Hope her recovery is swift and painless.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:34 PM (Jm6kM)
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12 weeks. And if she is to be believed, it hurts like a mo-fo.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:38 PM (+OnsA)

72 Hah, just kidding. I’m still in Massholeachusetts.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:34 PM

If you're anywhere in my neck of the woods, give me a shout. I'm game for a microMoMe.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:38 PM (Wnv9h)

73 Sharon, good to hear that you are healing up well.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 07:39 PM (BCwQW)

74 Ahh, RMBS, you didn’t start her out on 357 mag again, did you?
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:36 PM

She has used my 1911, and likes my AR-15, but we have her on the Browning Buckmark as a regular piece.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:39 PM (Wnv9h)

75 Yikes, I hope WeaselWoman (the OG Bacon Wench) heals soon and with pain decreasing rapidly!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 07, 2025 07:40 PM (ULPxl)

76 So far, yes. Have to hand it to her - she's pretty tough, with about a five inch crack starting at the knee. Gnarly looking MRI.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:31 PM

Ouch. Here's to a swift and relatively painless recovery.

*raises glass*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:41 PM (Wnv9h)

77 Scoobs, I’m down here with Mrs. Red, trying to build up the Marital Capital Account. Probably till Columbus Day.
TX MoMe X is going to take a big withdrawal from the MCA.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:41 PM (1Vo6X)

78 >>> 77 Scoobs, I’m down here with Mrs. Red, trying to build up the Marital Capital Account. Probably till Columbus Day.
TX MoMe X is going to take a big withdrawal from the MCA.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:41 PM (1Vo6X)

Is she unable to get away for this or does she have no interest in joining you here?

Does she know she is not required to participate in the assault on cardboard and/or steel in order to indulge in the BACON and other tasty treats???

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 07, 2025 07:43 PM (ULPxl)

79 Scoobs, I’m down here with Mrs. Red, trying to build up the Marital Capital Account. Probably till Columbus Day.
TX MoMe X is going to take a big withdrawal from the MCA.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:41 PM

Ya'll close to the North Shore, or in the less desirable parts of the great People's Republic?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:43 PM (Wnv9h)

80 71 12 weeks. And if she is to be believed, it hurts like a mo-fo.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:38 PM

Damn. Sucks being 29.

Guess you will have to bring her to the MoMe. You know there are a plethora of people who will look after her and give her things to ease the pain. ;-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:43 PM (Jm6kM)

81 My wife tried to watch a film of the "50 worst films ever made." She couldn't finish it, because as she said, "they were not so bad they were fun. They were just bad."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 07, 2025 07:25 PM (tT6L1)

IIRC, wasn't the plot line of MST3K that the (mostly unseen) evil villain was trying to torture the on-screen characters by making them watch the utter dreck that would show up on screen during the show?

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (BCwQW)

82 Took a couple of days off the internet so I could go and watch our state Rifle & Pistol Assn state championship prone rifle match. I learned that as of next season THE Ohio State University will have NCAA Rifle as a women-only sport. One retired college coach told me he's pretty certain that it is NCAA's intention to convert all collegiate rifle to female-only. There is a "statistical need" for more sports for women to suit-up in, to balance football and basketball roster counts. Looking at the pattern of "lost programs," it's not hard to be suspicious there are other motivations at work as well.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (zdLoL)

83 Oof. For both your sakes, I hope she heals up quick.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (t/2Uw)

84 77 TX MoMe X is going to take a big withdrawal from the MCA.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:41 PM

Worth it!!! :-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (Jm6kM)

85 7th Anniversary Edition!/i]

Wow.

Posted by: toby928 at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (jc0TO)

86 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:44 PM (t/2Uw)
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Thanks but I think she's taking advantage of the situation, saying it "hurts" while vacuuming and doing dishes.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM (cIOlQ)

87 RI Red, are you just funnin me?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM (mFSH6)

88 Ya'll close to the North Shore, or in the less desirable parts of the great People's Republic?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:43 PM (Wnv9h)

RMBS, I am “Summering” (now, “Falling”

quite close to Obama’s Isle. I keep seeing dead chefs floating by.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM (1Vo6X)

89 Congratulations, Weasel, on your seventh anniversary and thank you for all the contributions you have made here.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM (9aAPV)

90 Having broken my leg in three places, I can attest that a patient, loving caretaker is invaluable to a speedy recovery. It is important that the patient rest and not move about, and that his (or her) whims, no matter how seemingly ridiculous and pointless, should be catered to in fastidious detail.

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 07:48 PM (vFG9F)

91 give her things to ease the pain. ;-)

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 07, 2025 07:48 PM (LveDy)

92 Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM (9aAPV)
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My pleasure. Thanks!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:49 PM (cIOlQ)

93 Rhomboid ... thanks for the Cameroon review. I've had a few Aladinos and enjoyed 'em. Not had this one.

Had a treat this week and got to smoke a Placencia Alma Gordo. Now say that 5 times in a row!

Posted by: YellowBird at September 07, 2025 07:49 PM (MEbkQ)

94 I took (and passed) the CCW class a couple of weeks ago. I haven't submitted my application for my permit yet for a couple of reasons. Foremost is that the class was a waste of a Saturday. We learned virtually nothing in the class. I expected to leave the class with my head swimming in an ocean of legal dos and don'ts. Nope.

So, anyway, I've been scouring the innerwebs to try to get a working knowledge of the legal requirements and restrictions that come with carrying a concealed firearm.

It's really sad and a bit troublesome to see how green several of the people were who passed the class. One of the things that left an impression right off the bat was the instructor began the class by asking if anyone was carrying in the class. Almost half the class were and the majority of those were being carried loose in a purse. Yikes. There was a sign on the door of the building saying no concealed weapons allowed. Those people should have automatically failed the class and been ejected.

Posted by: windbag at September 07, 2025 07:51 PM (LB/co)

95 Is Columbus Day some sort of cutoff day in the Marital Capital Account thing?
Because, I could use a reset or some interest paid or something.

Posted by: Reforger at September 07, 2025 07:51 PM (CjwnQ)

96 51 ... Weasel,
Prayers started for Mrs. Weasel's quick recovery. Please give her our best.

Suggestion: When I fractured my ankle I did better with a walker than on crutches. Wheels in front and tennis balls on the rear supports which made it glide more smoothly.

Posted by: JTB at September 07, 2025 07:52 PM (yTvNw)

97 Helena, Mrs. Red has actually been to two No Va Mo Mes, and enjoyed both of them.
I think she’s afraid that I’ll just stay down there as a ranch hand for Ben Had.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:52 PM (1Vo6X)

98 7 years, major congrats Weasel! But I am sorry to hear about your wife's fall. Yes, she is to be believed, that is a nasty break and lousy pain to have to endure.

This will be our third MoMe, although it seems much longer. We were instructed by Doof, Weasel and GWB at the 2023 NoVa pre-MoMe that we JUST had to go. So, we did. Can't imagine not going now.

I need to catch up with Ben Had so I can reunite with the magic medical bag. And yes, RSO Rex will also be on duty

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 07:53 PM (IQ6Gq)

99 JTB
Wheels in front and tennis balls on the rear supports which made it glide more smoothly.
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Good call

Wife had the same experience with her walker post knee replacement.

Posted by: YellowBird at September 07, 2025 07:53 PM (MEbkQ)

100 Funny, tonight's latest Classic Firearms email includes a video for "What should you buy first?" as far as pistols go.

Hmmm, sounds as much fun as the Caliber Wars. All of the ones listed in the ads are 9mm, except one - a .380. And they are entirely serious about "pistol", entirely excluding revolvers.

I'll toss in my 2¢ to get the war started: .22 LR revolver. That is, if you just want to start shooting and working on fundamentals. It's cheap, easy to operate, with few or no switches, buttons, or levers - which lets you concentrate on those fundamentals of grip, trigger squeeze, and sight picture.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:54 PM (RTQn+)

101 RMBS, I am “Summering” (now, “Falling” quite close to Obama’s Isle. I keep seeing dead chefs floating by.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:47 PM

Oy. If you find yourself in Boston, feel free to give me a shout.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 07:55 PM (Wnv9h)

102 I took (and passed) the CCW class a couple of weeks ago. I haven't submitted my application for my permit yet for a couple of reasons.

Go ahead and file the paperwork. Nothing says you have to start carrying once you have the card in hand so you are free to continue your self-education. In some states, the class cert will have an expiration date such that if you don't submit it [ x ] days/weeks/months after getting it signed off, you might have to take the same BS class again.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 07:56 PM (3nLb4)

103 TX MoMe X is going to take a big withdrawal from the MCA.
Posted by: RI Red
RI Red, are you just funnin me?
Posted by: Ben Had
************
I'm marking that down as a positive RSVP!

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 07:56 PM (IQ6Gq)

104 If she doesn't already have one, I highly recommend Apple Watches. It makes me braver to know if something does go wrong, I can call for help even if my phone is not nearby.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 07:56 PM (t/2Uw)

105 >>> 97 Helena, Mrs. Red has actually been to two No Va Mo Mes, and enjoyed both of them.
I think she’s afraid that I’ll just stay down there as a ranch hand for Ben Had.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 07:52 PM (1Vo6X)

Have I also mentioned I make brownies? milk *and* dark chocolate versions??? ;P

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 07, 2025 07:56 PM (ULPxl)

106 13

Over 200 high school students walked out of their classrooms and to the Indiana Statehouse on Friday to demand lawmakers take action against gun violence

https://t.ly/st6CO
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 07, 2025 07:07 PM (63Dwl)

Why is “gun violence” bad and violence by any and all other means perfectly OK?

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 07, 2025 07:56 PM (dk5j5)

107 Damn! How the hell did the thread get to seven years? It seems like it started just a few months ago.

So many, many thanks for the gun thread. The camaraderie and tons of good information is a weekly treat.

Posted by: JTB at September 07, 2025 07:57 PM (yTvNw)

108 The Grateful, thank you so much to the both of you for your contribution to the MoMe. We are in the best of hands.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 07:57 PM (mFSH6)

109 Why is “gun violence” bad and violence by any and all other means perfectly OK?
Posted by: Cow Demon

Gun control is about control, not guns.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 07:57 PM (uGF6U)

110 I'll toss in my 2¢ to get the war started: .22 LR revolver. That is, if you just want to start shooting and working on fundamentals. It's cheap, easy to operate, with few or no switches, buttons, or levers - which lets you concentrate on those fundamentals of grip, trigger squeeze, and sight picture.
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:54 PM

I'd recommend .32 Auto except for the cost. The Berettas in that caliber are sweet shooters.

Posted by: toby928 at September 07, 2025 07:59 PM (jc0TO)

111 RI Red, please tell the Mrs. that we would love the pleasure of her company.

Also, we need to talk.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:00 PM (mFSH6)

112 I can fix that low left problem

Shoot lefty, shoot low right. Original problem fixed

Posted by: PMRich at September 07, 2025 08:00 PM (Pe+uV)

113 I lucked out on an 84BB from Palmetto. Looked like only a few mags been through it. Really nice 380. Trigger is great. The sights are tiny though. I might need readers when I shoot it.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 07, 2025 08:00 PM (b4o9z)

114 I agree with GWB. (Waves)
I started with a a 22 pump action rifle and a Ruger 22. Hardly any kick, easy to handle so early success makes one want to continue. My first handgun purchase was the Glock 44, 22Lr that fit my hand perfectly. The rest is history.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:01 PM (t/2Uw)

115 …About 10 days ago, WeaselWoman was on her evening walk, tripped over an uneven sidewalk, and fractured her tibia.…
…she's pretty tough, with about a five inch crack starting at the knee. Gnarly looking MRI.
Posted by: Weasel

Oh, ow. MiladyJo tripped over an uneven bit in our practically-new driveway, trying to catch up to Daisy the ludicrous Malinois who was racing to herd cattle (haven't broken her of that yet). Banged her head, big bruise over her eye, but fortunately nothing worse. Realizing how much worse it could have been. Thinking the uneven bit might have been post-earthquake. (Yes, we have them here in the Land o' the Red Man.) Or just settling, maybe. May Weasel Woman's healing be swift and complete.

Posted by: mindful webworker - falling is scary at any age at September 07, 2025 08:02 PM (W+Lui)

116 Gun control is about control, not guns.
Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 07:57 PM (uGF6U)

What are you banging on about? Banning weapons solves everything! Once we get rid of knives, no more knife crime. Simple, really!

Posted by: The UK at September 07, 2025 08:02 PM (dk5j5)

117 Is it okay to go off topic?

Hundred comment rule?

I love Trump. "You don't listen. You never learn. This is not war. It's common sense. This is why you are second-rate."

"I cannot spare the man. He fights."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:03 PM (ZmEVT)

118 Happy seventh to the gun thread!

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 07, 2025 08:03 PM (dk5j5)

119 rickb223, I truly hope I can convey how happy I am that you will.be with us.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:04 PM (mFSH6)

120 I'd recommend .32 Auto except for the cost. The Berettas in that caliber are sweet shooters.
Posted by: toby928 at September 07, 2025 07:59 PM (jc0TO)

Agree 100%. I'm bringing a Beretta Model 81 and a Walther PPK, both in .32, to TX. Also, .32 ACP suppresses quite nicely since most .32 rounds are subsonic.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM (BCwQW)

121 Weasel,
Thanks for seven years of GT. As well as the rest of you, from whom I try to learn every week. This is a great group. I had hoped to make the MoMe this year, but alas it is not to be.
Perhaps a mini-MoMe if there is a MN group interested....

Brief range report: Took the adopted daughter to the local range. They just opened, so it was a new experience for me too. The range is nice and clean, and no more expensive than any indoor range around here (Great White North).

She has not been shooting for several years (6-8 or so). She's small and didn't like the LCPII or the Airweight in 38. According to her, the recoil was pretty stiff on both of those.

Fortunately, I also brought the 5.7 Rock from PSA which seemed to suit her fine. She put at least 100 rounds through it. Many of them were low / left but she did manage to keep them on the paper so that was an accomplishment.

Posted by: chappyman66 at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM (L3byd)

122 Happy anniversary, Weasel!

I'm happy to say this will be my 5th TX MoMe. Shoulda been my 6th but I chickened out in 2020.

Posted by: screaming in digital at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM (16V99)

123 So, anyway, I've been scouring the innerwebs to try to get a working knowledge of the legal requirements and restrictions that come with carrying a concealed firearm.
Posted by: windbag at September 07, 2025 07:51 PM (LB/co)

Go start with Andrew Branca and his The Law Of Self Defense. It's a great (and pretty small) book on the 5 common elements of a self-defense incident. Then I would check out USCCA's concealed carry map, which gives a lot of info on each state, in terms of basic laws.

The Armed Attorneys are a good set of folks to listen to (and are sometimes featured here), though some of their information is limited to Texas (where they practice).

Anywhere that holds a concealed carry class where no concealed firearms are allowed is either in an anti-gun state or locale, or is kind of dim. IMHO

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM (RTQn+)

124 I know for a fact that Colonel Mustard can kill someone with a candlestick in the library.

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 08:06 PM (vFG9F)

125 Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:03 PM (ZmEVT)
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I agree regarding Trump, so no worries. Otherwise, not a big fan of current events discussion.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:06 PM (cIOlQ)

126 Okay. If it's not an open thread, I will respect that.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:07 PM (ZmEVT)

127 My first handgun purchase was the Glock 44, 22Lr that fit my hand perfectly. The rest is history.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:01 PM (t/2Uw)

I remember talking about .22 ammo at the first NoVaMoMe I attended!

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:08 PM (RTQn+)

128 Agree 100%. I'm bringing a Beretta Model 81 and a Walther PPK, both in .32, to TX. Also, .32 ACP suppresses quite nicely since most .32 rounds are subsonic.
Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM

That PPK is a lovely little gun. I might need to get myself one eventually. After I acquire a Browning Hi Power.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:09 PM (Wnv9h)

129 I'm bringing a Beretta Model 81 and a Walther PPK, both in .32, to TX. Also, .32 ACP suppresses quite nicely since most .32 rounds are subsonic.
Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM

If more people would buy .32Auto it wouldn't cost near a dollar a round.

Posted by: toby928 at September 07, 2025 08:09 PM (jc0TO)

130 Okay. If it's not an open thread, I will respect that.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:07 PM (ZmEVT)
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I don't want to have a bunch of rules, I just don't want the thread wandering all over the place and then having to mediate the inevitable pissing matches between adults who should know better.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:09 PM (cIOlQ)

131 I know for a fact that Colonel Mustard can kill someone with a candlestick in the library.
Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 08:06 PM (vFG9F)

Common sense candlestick control now!

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:10 PM (RTQn+)

132 You know who has made every TXMOME ?

Helena Handbasket, that's who. There couldn't be a Bacon Wench without the bacon provider.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:10 PM (mFSH6)

133 rickb223, I truly hope I can convey how happy I am that you will.be with us.
Posted by: Ben Had

You have. I am the one honored to be allowed to participate.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 08:11 PM (uGF6U)

134 Hmmm. This will be my 4th TXMOME.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:12 PM (Wnv9h)

135 First gun Remington Model 585 (?) .22 rifle. Shoots short, long or LR. Gift from my parents when I was 8. Still have that

First handgun I purchased- Colt Delta Elite 10mm. Don’t carry simply because it weighs a lot more than my other options.

Posted by: PMRich at September 07, 2025 08:13 PM (Pe+uV)

136 Helena Handbasket, that's who. There couldn't be a Bacon Wench without the bacon provider.
Posted by: Ben Had

Mmmmmm bacon and brownies. *drools*

Has she ever put bacon in/on brownies? Could be good on the dark chocolate ones.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 07, 2025 08:13 PM (GSJA3)

137 Wisdom from the ages:

Don't listen to the negative voices.

Dentist: "You're brushing your teeth wrong."
Nutritionist: "You're eating wrong."
Parents: "You're living wrong."

Gun shop guy: "Excellent choice!"

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:14 PM (0sNs1)

138 Good Sunday Evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special Seventh Anniversary greeting and platonic bro-hug of congratulations to our host Weasel!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:15 PM (v23vE)

139 Hmmm. This will be my 4th TXMOME.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Ha ha, me too. It's like we're TXMoMe twins.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 07, 2025 08:15 PM (GSJA3)

140 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:15 PM (v23vE)
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Thanks S'puppy!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:16 PM (cIOlQ)

141 100 ... Agree with GWB. When asked for advice about a first handgun I usually suggest a 22lr revolver, single action if money is really tight. The ammo is as inexpensive as possible and available anywhere. A Heritage Rough Rider revolver with 6.5 inch barrel can be had for about 120.00 at Cabela's. The fundamentals learned shooting it will apply to all future shooting.

Posted by: JTB at September 07, 2025 08:16 PM (yTvNw)

142 I have nothing in .32 ACP. Is it an easy reload?
That will bring the price down somewhat.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:16 PM (VMb39)

143 then having to mediate the inevitable pissing matches between adults who should know better.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:09 PM

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

-- Ephesians 4:29

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:16 PM (0sNs1)

144 And for those who have never to been to a MoMe, especially the one in Texas, you are missing out on good people, good food and a fun ole time.

Get out of lurk mode and check one out. You will not regret it.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 07:04 PM (Jm6kM)

I was going to post my own exhortation to encourage the hesitant to attend TXMoMe, but I can't improve on what Scoob said.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:17 PM (v23vE)

145 Mmmmmm bacon and brownies. *drools*

Has she ever put bacon in/on brownies? Could be good on the dark chocolate ones.
Posted by: She Hobbit
**************
that is absolutely brilliant...why didn't I think of that?

Helena, I was unaware you provide the bacon. Thank you so very very much!

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:17 PM (IQ6Gq)

146 BTW, kind of on topic:
Our neighbor down the street is suffering from multiple back surgeries (because the first one didn't go right) and in a LOT of pain. I bring it up here because Larry is the only neighbor I know well enough to know how many guns he has and what sorts (I couldn't list them, but I've seen them all at some point). He also reloads and I want to learn from him at some point. He's a good guy (as good as any Moron here, at any rate). So, prayers for Larry if you're the praying sort.

And prayers up for WW. That truly sucks.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:17 PM (RTQn+)

147 Ninth TxMoMe for me. I wasn't allowed at the first one.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:17 PM (cIOlQ)

148 S'puppy, you will be at the TX MoMe, right? We have to have our annual photo taken.....

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:18 PM (IQ6Gq)

149 GWB, I remember that conversation. JesseinDC was there. I knew hardly anything about calibers and was totally confused about grain weights. We had a lively discussion and I learned a lot.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:19 PM (t/2Uw)

150 First gun Remington Model 585 (?) .22 rifle. Shoots short, long or LR. Gift from my parents when I was 8. Still have that
Posted by: PMRich

My dad had a Winchester 69A that was that way. Stamped on the barrel Short, Long, Long Rifle.
Best I could tell it was made in '54. I just gave it to my sister so there won't be any arguments when I pass. Also gave her my grandfather's 16 gauge pump.

The rest of them her and my stepson can fight over.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 08:19 PM (uGF6U)

151 She Hobbit, my life is forever enriched by your.taking the step into " blog in real life".

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:19 PM (mFSH6)

152 I have a whole new outlook on crippled people. About 10 days ago, WeaselWoman was on her evening walk, tripped over an uneven sidewalk, and fractured her tibia. She's hobbling around on crutches, and somehow now I'm in the caregiver business. I tried to tell her that I'm retired and cannot be made to do things but it doesn't seem to be working.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 07:28 PM (+OnsA)

Oh, my. Best wishes to WW. Pity she doesn't have a cool story like tripping over FSJ.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:20 PM (v23vE)

153 Anybody else here reloading shotgun shells? I do it to make light kicking target loads with 3/4 oz. of shot in 12 and 20 gauge, and to craft game loads that the factories don't make. Try finding something on the shelf that uses #7 (not 7 1/2) shot.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 08:20 PM (SnC8S)

154 I'll toss in my 2¢ to get the war started: .22 LR revolver. That is, if you just want to start shooting and working on fundamentals. It's cheap, easy to operate, with few or no switches, buttons, or levers - which lets you concentrate on those fundamentals of grip, trigger squeeze, and sight picture.
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 07:54 PM (RTQn+)

As a 2nd choice dark horse, I'll suggest the Colt Officers' Model. This was Colt's premier medium fram target revolver from the early 1900s through 1969. As a target revolver for competition, these had very smooth trigger actions. The single action on these revolvers (if not worn down too much) is just as good as the far better known Colt Python, the Officers Model's eventual replacement. Available in .22 LR and .38 Special, the Officers' Model has been overshadowed by the Python in the collectors' market for decades. It's possible to find a vintage Officers' Model for significantly less than that of a vintage Colt Python, or even a current one.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (BCwQW)

155 148 S'puppy, you will be at the TX MoMe, right? We have to have our annual photo taken.....
Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:18 PM (IQ6Gq)

Yes, ma'am, and if everything works out right, will have the spousal unit along for the ride. Y'all seemed to get along OK the first time you met.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (v23vE)

156 I have nothing in .32 ACP. Is it an easy reload?
That will bring the price down somewhat.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:16 PM

https://tinyurl.com/3d5ue86h

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (0sNs1)

157 Definitely prayers for WW and her rapid efficacious recovery.

One must not want for TxMoMe attendance.

Posted by: chappyman66 at September 07, 2025 08:22 PM (L3byd)

158 Helena's brownies are so famous that you have to get to the tray before the Men arrive.
This will be my 6th Texas MoMe.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:22 PM (t/2Uw)

159 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:20 PM (v23vE)
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Thanks man. She called me from "the incident scene" and asked to be rescued. I drove right by her in the car, not expecting her to still be flopping around on the ground.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:22 PM (cIOlQ)

160 Yes, ma'am, and if everything works out right, will have the spousal unit along for the ride. Y'all seemed to get along OK the first time you met.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless)
***************
That is excellent news, and I'm looking forward to seeing her again. She is going to have a wonderful time, just ask PI's wife....

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:22 PM (IQ6Gq)

161 Still the gub thread? Whatever. I'm up for talking about shitty movies.
MST3K sometimes screened movies considered classics in their day, and even now cited as influences, but Have Not Aged Well. "This Island Earth" which backstopped the MST3K movie, I later found out, was highly regarded. WTF, MST3K was right, the movie is terrible.

Posted by: gKWVE at September 07, 2025 08:23 PM (gKWVE)

162 The only minority group you can join at any time

youtu.be/klZ6YNObQ5w?t=36

Posted by: mindful webworker - just one stumble away at September 07, 2025 08:26 PM (W+Lui)

163 Oddly one movie MST3K mocked was "Outlaw"... the sequel to a Gor movie. Gor is awful (the entire Norman project) and I couldn't finish the first movie.
But somehow "Outlaw" wasn't awful.
It just needed more script work and it could have been a Gor parody, or just a basic sword-and-sorcery story. Maybe the problem is it was intermittently trying to be both.

Posted by: gKWVE at September 07, 2025 08:26 PM (gKWVE)

164 Burned about 300 rounds of .45 and 9mm yesterday, Mrs. E did the same. She outshot me. As usual. So I took her out for supper.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 08:26 PM (LHPAg)

165 Posted by: gKWVE at September 07, 2025 08:23 PM (gKWVE)
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Since I include a vintage sci-fi movie each week, the topic of vintage sci-fi movies is ok.

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:26 PM (cIOlQ)

166 Ha ha, me too. It's like we're TXMoMe twins.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 07, 2025 08:15 PM

See you in TX my sistah from another mistah!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:27 PM (Wnv9h)

167 On .32 ACP, ammunition at MidwayUSA right now starts (except for one outlier at 50¢ a round, for hollow point) at 63¢ per round for ball.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:27 PM (RTQn+)

168 https://tinyurl.com/3d5ue86h
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (0sNs1)

Thanks, DThrax. Not for the first-time reloader, I’d say.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:27 PM (VMb39)

169 If more people would buy .32Auto it wouldn't cost near a dollar a round.
Posted by: toby928 at September 07, 2025 08:09 PM (jc0TO)

SG Ammo has .32 ACP from Winchester (71 grain FMJ) for $0.50 a round. They have some closeout on sale for as little as $0.32 per round if you buy a case of 1000.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:27 PM (BCwQW)

170 Anybody else here reloading shotgun shells? I do it to make light kicking target loads with 3/4 oz. of shot in 12 and 20 gauge, and to craft game loads that the factories don't make. Try finding something on the shelf that uses #7 (not 7 1/2) shot.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

I've been playing with .410.
Slugs & round balls.
Got some brass cases to play with to load black powder & BP alternatives.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 08:28 PM (uGF6U)

171 Me too, Ben Had! I feel so lucky that you've put so much effort into nurturing an event that brings us together in the real world. Have made so many fun memories and lasting friendships. You are a treasure!

*big hug*

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 07, 2025 08:28 PM (GSJA3)

172 Burned about 300 rounds of .45 and 9mm yesterday, Mrs. E did the same. She outshot me. As usual. So I took her out for supper.
Posted by: Eromero
*****
You're obviously a darn fine date!

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:29 PM (IQ6Gq)

173 flopping around on the ground.
Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:22 PM (cIOlQ)

I admire you, Weasel. Playing with fire, as usual.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:29 PM (VMb39)

174 " I tried to tell her that I'm retired and cannot be made to do things but it doesn't seem to be working."

You had the "better," now for the "worse."

Seriously, love conquers all. You will do everything you can and are needed to do. That is the man God wants you to be.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:29 PM (ZmEVT)

175 This will be the 6th TXMoMe for me. :-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 08:30 PM (Jm6kM)

176 This will be my, um, fourth? TXMoMe. The second with My Lady.

I'm planning to bring some 9mm Luger to replace what y'all have been kind enough to loan me.

You really won't find a finer collection of people anywhere.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at September 07, 2025 08:31 PM (VmDLh)

177 I admire you, Weasel. Playing with fire, as usual.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:29 PM (VMb39)
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Merely the fruit from years of keeping expectations low!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM (cIOlQ)

178 I'm really sorry to bother, but my nephew just had a heart attack - 54, 3 kids under 5, two stents so far, don't know how bad. Wife is...something. Would be so very grateful for your prayers.

Posted by: moki at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM (wLjpr)

179 https://tinyurl.com/3d5ue86h
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (0sNs1)

The accurate method for measuring case wall thickness is with a ball micrometer, not the calipers shown. On the other hand, if you don't have a ball micrometer handy, calipers can at least indicate that some case walls are thicker than others.

"measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a grease pencil, and cut it off with an axe!"

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM (SnC8S)

180 Thank you, Weasel.

7 years went by so fast!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM (u82oZ)

181 You really won't find a finer collection of people anywhere.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at September 07, 2025 08:31 PM

^^^ This x 1,000.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM (Wnv9h)

182 I'm really sorry to bother, but my nephew just had a heart attack - 54, 3 kids under 5, two stents so far, don't know how bad. Wife is...something. Would be so very grateful for your prayers.
Posted by: moki at September 07, 2025 08:32 PM

Prayers up, Moki!

(and the RMBS Mom got her hug from you yesterday)

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM (Wnv9h)

183 And on that note I will take my leave. Will not be posting again on this thread until the 28th.

Weasel, congrats again on the 7th anniversary. Wishing a speedy recovery to WW.

Have a good night everyone!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM (Jm6kM)

184 I'm really sorry to bother, but my nephew just had a heart attack - 54, 3 kids under 5, two stents so far, don't know how bad. Wife is...something. Would be so very grateful for your prayers.
Posted by: moki
*******
Absolutely, prayers up Moki for your nephew and for all of the family members

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM (IQ6Gq)

185 Weasel - wow, that's awful about WW, and like the others wish her a rapid and full recovery.

And thanks for this flagship lifestyle thread at the HQ. One of the pillars of the blog.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:34 PM (U/Byj)

186 Have a good trip Scuba_Dude. Can't wait to hear all about it

Posted by: The Grateful at September 07, 2025 08:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

187 Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:34 PM (U/Byj)
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Thank you for being here and all of your contributions!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:36 PM (cIOlQ)

188 {{{ moki }}}

I will extend the prayers ascending for you and yours to include your nephew.

Something is amiss with our health these days.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 07, 2025 08:36 PM (u82oZ)

189 Have a good night everyone!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM

Peace out, Scoob. Enjoy your vacation, and we'll see you in Corsicana!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:36 PM (Wnv9h)

190 I have nothing in .32 ACP. Is it an easy reload?
That will bring the price down somewhat.
Posted by: RI Red

Do you have small hands with slender fingers?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 07, 2025 08:37 PM (/lPRQ)

191 Moki - prayers for you and your nephew!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:38 PM (cIOlQ)

192 Diogenes, thanks, really the value of any cigar review is to flag something for people to try, if they haven't already. Your reviews always do that for me.

YellowBird, forget your question today, but, oddly, remember your question from last week. No I don't really have a "top 10" list of sticks or anything like it, though I guess I could just review my notes, wrack my mediocre memory, and gin up something. I have "favorites", or at least some sticks I know I will enjoy, and buy them more than once.

But your question may make me review my notes and see if I can distill a top list.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:38 PM (U/Byj)

193 Try finding something on the shelf that uses #7 (not 7 1/2) shot.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 08:20 PM (SnC8S)

Anything besides 7 1/2, 8 and 9 are specialty orders. I made shot for 3 years and compared to what we shipped in those three the rest were 100 to 1. We almost never made 7's intentionally. We could catch enough over 7.5 pours to keep up with demand. We would do a lot of 4's and get 3's and 5's out of those. A 6 pour would yeald 5's and 7's also. We shipped somewhere over 800,000 pounds a month.
I really miss doing it. A friend owns the tower now so someday I'll climb it again.

Posted by: Reforger at September 07, 2025 08:38 PM (CjwnQ)

194 This TxMoMe, the 10th, will be my 9th. It will be legendary, as the MudMoMe was legendary, and the Blue Norther was legendary.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (LHPAg)

195 146 ... "He also reloads and I want to learn from him at some point. He's a good guy (as good as any Moron here, at any rate). So, prayers for Larry if you're the praying sort."

GWB,
Sorry for your friend's back trouble. Prayers up for him. If he is able at some point to teach you reloading, that would be the best way to go. You could thank him with a gift basket of reloads you made to his formula.

Posted by: JTB at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (yTvNw)

196 I'll suggest the Colt Officers' Model.
Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (BCwQW)

Is it SAO, Ed L, or SA/DA?

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (RTQn+)

197 196 I'll suggest the Colt Officers' Model.
Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:21 PM (BCwQW)

Is it SAO, Ed L, or SA/DA?
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (RTQn+)

Should be a single action, IIRC

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 07, 2025 08:41 PM (xcxpd)

198 Toughest part about loading .32 ACP is everything is so tiny. Bullets and cases are hard to grasp, powder charges are so small that they are hard to measure.

This is exasperating for a seasoned handloader, and could be dangerous for a beginner.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 08:42 PM (SnC8S)

199 Eromero, neither rain nor mud deterred us, did it?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:42 PM (mFSH6)

200 Safe travels Scubs. See you in Texas!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:43 PM (t/2Uw)

201
(and the RMBS Mom got her hug from you yesterday)

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM (Wnv9h)

You are so sweet! So are you NaCly and Weasel - this has been a horrid six weeks, and this, this is the cherry on the awful, no good, dairy free ice cream with carob sauce sundae. Thank you Horde for making it bearable

Posted by: moki at September 07, 2025 08:44 PM (wLjpr)

202 Moki,
Prayers started for your nephew and his family. What a terrifying thing to happen.

Posted by: JTB at September 07, 2025 08:44 PM (yTvNw)

203 Is it SAO, Ed L, or SA/DA?
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (RTQn+)

It's SA/DA. It's on the same frame as the Official Police and Python, which is why the Python ended up replacing it in the Colt lineup. Officers' Models just didn't have the same "look" that the Python did. That's a reason why they've become forgotten over the last five decades.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:44 PM (BCwQW)

204 So, shooting. Yesterday did the action handgun match, and it was bad for several different reasons.

I've had this new, mysterious problem with the 1911 dating back about 3 months. Springfield MilSpec, no mods or trickery, everything stock. Standard load I've been shooting since I got it, almost 10 years ago - 200g Missouri Bullet SWC, with mumble-mumble grains of HP38 (middle range of the loading data number).

Anyway I now get these really, really hard jams - bullet lodged up against the top of the ramp, so hard it takes tools to clear it. WT heck? Anyway, going to replace the springs in my Wilson mags, and switch to my 9mm semi for the matches (I operate/reload it faster anyway).

Other frustration is, due to number of shooters, they've adopted a "par time" for every stage (under a minute). Yesterday I failed to finish 4 stages - in all the years doing this match, probably failed fewer than 4, before this. Kind of boring to spend half+ of your day, not even finish most of the stages, shoot maybe 130 rounds total. Even with the new par time, match took 1 hour longer than the norm going back years.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:45 PM (U/Byj)

205 ah wrong Colt Officer's model, sorry.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 07, 2025 08:45 PM (xcxpd)

206 Do you have small hands with slender fingers?

Do you like movies about gladiators?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 07, 2025 08:46 PM (Fdkbn)

207 Is it SAO, Ed L, or SA/DA?
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:40 PM (RTQn+)

Also, I picked up my Colt Officers' Model (1947 production in .22 LR) with original box a couple of years ago for just over $1,000. That's a lot less than a vintage or even current Colt Python.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:47 PM (BCwQW)

208 Almost bought a shotgun reloading set-up a few times, locally, good price, used, (Mec) but passed because I don't shoot trap regularly (would love to). Would really pay off if I were into trap.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:47 PM (U/Byj)

209 Do you like Turkish baths?

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 07, 2025 08:50 PM (ZmEVT)

210 Only variable in the picture for my 1911 troubles, that I can figure, would be mag springs. Load identical to that used for nearly a decade with nothing like these super-jams. But open to suggestions.

Probably time to replace the mag springs anyway. Once I've done that, will try to replicate some match-style shooting at my club and see if I can produce one of the super-jams.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:50 PM (U/Byj)

211 199 Eromero, neither rain nor mud deterred us, did it?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 07, 2025 08:42 PM (mFSH6)
I can't figure out why TxMoMe is not in the Farmer's Almanac.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 08:50 PM (LHPAg)

212 Ed L I am in unending awe of your knowledge of firearms, especially small arms, pistols, and military gunz historical and contemporary. Also would probably faint if I could look in your safes.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:51 PM (U/Byj)

213 Weasel, thanks for the fundamentals videos. They directly address a couple of problems I had at my last range session. I have bookmarked on my phone for review prior to my next range session (next Sunday afternoon).

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:51 PM (v23vE)

214 This Island Earth

You couldn't build the Interociter?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 07, 2025 08:52 PM (HVqcf)

215 Gotta go roast the last big batch of this year's cherry-tomato crop for a great pasta dish we love, but will check back once they're in the oven.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:52 PM (U/Byj)

216 Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at September 07, 2025 08:51 PM (v23vE)
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Happy to hear they're helpful!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 08:52 PM (DJPFk)

217 my nephew just had a heart attack - 54, 3 kids under 5,.... Wife is...something

... energetic?
Seriously, prayers up for Nepos Mokiae

Posted by: gKWVE at September 07, 2025 08:53 PM (gKWVE)

218
... energetic?
Seriously, prayers up for Nepos Mokiae

Posted by: gKWVE at September 07, 2025 08:53 PM (gKWVE)

Lol, she falls under the heading of demonic lilith

Posted by: moki at September 07, 2025 08:54 PM (wLjpr)

219 Small hands with slender fingers?

See if a career as a urologist is right for you.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 08:55 PM (0sNs1)

220 Lord, we ask healing for Moki's nephew.
Amen

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 08:56 PM (LHPAg)

221 Ed L I am in unending awe of your knowledge of firearms, especially small arms, pistols, and military gunz historical and contemporary. Also would probably faint if I could look in your safes.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 07, 2025 08:51 PM (U/Byj)

That's only because I built up my personal library first before I started collecting guns. Also, it helps to know where to look on the web. For everything you could possibly want to know about Colt's revolvers of the 20th century, check out the Colt Fever website. A fair amount of what I just posted about the Colt Officers' Model comes from that website's entry about that revolver.

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 08:57 PM (BCwQW)

222 Just watched the “candy as food” video.
I don’t know where you get these, Weasel, but they’re a hoot.

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:57 PM (VMb39)

223 Good night all.
Hope to have a range report next week.
Thanks Weasel. Two great threads today!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:59 PM (t/2Uw)

224 Have a good night everyone!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at September 07, 2025 08:33 PM (Jm6kM)

Safe journeys, Scoob!

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:59 PM (RTQn+)

225 Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 07, 2025 08:59 PM (t/2Uw)
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Thanks!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:00 PM (vt7xw)

226 Speaking of small slender fingers, Mrs. E shot the Tisas Commander size Stingray like a professional. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was (lightweight carry) to get back on target. For the money it was steady with nary a burp. I like it a lot.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 09:02 PM (LHPAg)

227 Shot sizes explained.

Rule is 8's are 9, 9's are 8.
So 8 shot is .090 and 9's are .080.
Every size jump is .010. 7.5 being .095.
7's are .100 rare.
6's are .110 rare. Really hard to pour.
5's are .120 rare. Above here requires cold weather.
4's are .130 and require really, really cold weather. Pours go really fast and on our system were almost impossible to keep up with.
Made 2's once. -10f outside and I got about 2 hours of pour. 8 tons out of 20 as good shot. I still have 50#'s of it here 25 years later. One avid reloader traded me a shotgun shell reloading outfit for 50#'s of it once.

Posted by: Reforger at September 07, 2025 09:02 PM (CjwnQ)

228 I'm in the market for a premium AR-15 barrel in 6.5 Grendel. Anyone have a recommendation? The "Easy Button" is to order a Shilen from Midway. Any other ideas? I'd prefer to order something in-stock and not have a long wait.

Thoughts?

Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:03 PM (Yt3ED)

229 Ed L., good lead on the Colt Fever site. I have an old Colt Cobra in .38 Spl that I now know more about!

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 09:04 PM (VMb39)

230 Weasel, it's time for me to sign off for tonight. Happy 7th B-day for the Gun Thread!

Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 09:05 PM (BCwQW)

231 Posted by: Ed L at September 07, 2025 09:05 PM (BCwQW)
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Thanks Ed L!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:05 PM (+OnsA)

232 I don’t know where you get these, Weasel, but they’re a hoot.
Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 08:57 PM (VMb39)

He must have someone on the inside of an ancient school media library.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 09:07 PM (RTQn+)

233 Made 2's once. -10f outside and I got about 2 hours of pour. 8 tons out of 20 as good shot. I still have 50#'s of it here 25 years later. One avid reloader traded me a shotgun shell reloading outfit for 50#'s of it once.

Posted by: Reforger at September 07, 2025 09:02 PM (CjwnQ)

A while back one of the big ammo sellers had Winchester 12 gauge #2 game loads for sale. They claimed they were made for export to Australia for shooting bats. Checking the site now, the only #2 loads they have are marketed for home defense.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 09:10 PM (SnC8S)

234 I'm in the market for a premium AR-15 barrel in 6.5 Grendel. Anyone have a recommendation? The "Easy Button" is to order a Shilen from Midway.

Smash that button!

Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 09:11 PM (3nLb4)

235 Good evening gub threaders and all the ships at sea.

Not so much on the gun front. We were in Florida at the beginning of the week. Hammer knife flail mowing to be sure. That thing sounds so medieval.

At any rate Florida has exempted Second Amendment items from sales tax for the rest of the year.

Unfortunately our farm is in a small town and few places to buy ammo and they are not great prices. Need to get back there some time before the end of the year.

Posted by: blaster at September 07, 2025 09:12 PM (RoO7G)

236 "A while back one of the big ammo sellers had Winchester 12 gauge #2 game loads for sale. They claimed they were made for export to Australia for shooting bats. "

Crikey! How big are these bats?

Posted by: fd at September 07, 2025 09:12 PM (vFG9F)

237 Posted by: Reforger

ballisticproducts.com

Lead shot. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 9.

Plus the BB sizes.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 09:12 PM (uGF6U)

238 Tail end Charlie?
Still healing from my little oopsie in July. Still cannot hold my 1866 well enough to run it.

Gun Thread Anniversary! Thank you Weasel for this and for your other contributions to Ace of Spades.

Have a great week ahead everyone of the GunHorde.

Posted by: Coelacanth at September 07, 2025 09:13 PM (TtesT)

239 Made 2's once. -10f outside and I got about 2 hours of pour.

So I presume that shot larger than #2 are made by some other method than towers?

Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 09:13 PM (3nLb4)

240 I'm in the market for a premium AR-15 barrel in 6.5 Grendel.
Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:03 PM (Yt3ED)

I don't know premium from shinola, but I can suggest Bear Creak Arms, Faxon, and Rainier as barrel providers. Faxon and Rainier have higher prices and fall into the more "premier" category, I think.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 09:14 PM (RTQn+)

241 Per the book thread:

The sword-and-sorcery version of Rooster Cogburn from Savage Tales has a frost-giant's sword. He has both of his eyes and I think a swordsman needs his depth perception more than a man with two pistols.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 07, 2025 09:14 PM (lhenN)

242 Posted by: Coelacanth at September 07, 2025 09:13 PM (TtesT)
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My pleasure!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:16 PM (+OnsA)

243 Thanks for another great thread, Weasel.
Wow, 7 years. (And you can read!)
I hope to see you, and everyone else, at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 09:16 PM (RTQn+)

244 234 I'm in the market for a premium AR-15 barrel in 6.5 Grendel. Anyone have a recommendation? The "Easy Button" is to order a Shilen from Midway.

Smash that button!

Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 09:11 PM (3nLb4)

I may do that, just looking for other ideas.

Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:17 PM (Yt3ED)

245 OK, 9:17 Thank You time!

Thank You!

Hope to see you right back here next Sunday!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:18 PM (+OnsA)

246 Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 09:16 PM (RTQn+)
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Thanks GWB. See you in Texas!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:19 PM (+OnsA)

247 7 years and a lot of learning. Muchas gracias, Weasel!

Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 09:19 PM (VMb39)

248 I'm in the market for a premium AR-15 barrel in 6.5 Grendel.
Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:03 PM (Yt3ED)
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I don't know premium from shinola, but I can suggest Bear Creak Arms, Faxon, and Rainier as barrel providers. Faxon and Rainier have higher prices and fall into the more "premier" category, I think.
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Totally baseless, but I got this idea in my head that Bear Creek is an OEM for a number of brand names and part of the contract is a NDA.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 07, 2025 09:19 PM (/lPRQ)

249 Posted by: RI Red at September 07, 2025 09:19 PM (VMb39)
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Thanks Red!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:20 PM (+OnsA)

250 Thank you for all you've done, and are doing, Weasel!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 09:21 PM (0sNs1)

251 Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 09:21 PM (0sNs1)
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Appreciate it!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:22 PM (+OnsA)

252 So I presume that shot larger than #2 are made by some other method than towers?
Posted by: Oddbob at September 07, 2025 09:13 PM (3nLb4)

I would love to find out. I think any buck and most 2's are probably cast. So there is a heavy side to the shot. Dropping it removes gravity from the equation and allows for perfectly round shot. Flys straighter. We were limited by tower height and outside temprature to what we could make.
I did read an article in a shot mag that described a 350 foot cliff in Arkansas or somewhere where the confederates were dropping .50 musket balls into the river below. Knowing what I know I think they probably made a huge heavy mess and a few balls.

Posted by: Reforger at September 07, 2025 09:23 PM (CjwnQ)

253 Weasel,
Congratulations on 7 years of content. Hope your wife gets to feeling better as fractures in the weightbearing bones can take awhile to heal. Might want to consider PT after doc gives okay.

Still recovering from a bad viral infection turned into bronchitis so will sign off now.

Posted by: whig's phone at September 07, 2025 09:25 PM (WDjG6)

254 Posted by: whig's phone at September 07, 2025 09:25 PM (WDjG6)
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Thanks whig. Hope you feel better!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:28 PM (+OnsA)

255 The "Easy Button" is to order a Shilen from Midway. Any other ideas? I'd prefer to order something in-stock and not have a long wait.

Thoughts?

Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:03 PM (Yt3ED)

Brownells.com has some 6.5 Grendel Barrels in stock. By

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 09:29 PM (SnC8S)

256 The growth of spawn of lin-duh has been a wonder to see, is what I'm sayin'.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 09:30 PM (LHPAg)

257 Brownells.com has some 6.5 Grendel Barrels in stock. I don't have an opinion on how "premium" they are.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 09:34 PM (SnC8S)

258 Evening, Gun Thread folkses!. No gun-related news to report, but I have almost completely cleared my yuuuge outdoor work table. Last task was to weld a broken leg on a C. H. Ina and Co. patio chair. Aluminum, so I had to drag out my TIG welder, and learn to use it. Bad words were uttered. But I got 'er done, and went on to build a nifty cart to tote the TIG machine. Now that it's more accessible, I will use it more.

I'm going to have a raccoon-style suntan on my face...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 07, 2025 09:35 PM (01SDT)

259 257 Brownells.com has some 6.5 Grendel Barrels in stock. I don't have an opinion on how "premium" they are.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 07, 2025 09:34 PM (SnC8S)

They have a couple of Faxon's, which seem to have a good reputation, and some Brownell-brand barrels. No idea who makes those.

I already have a no-name barrel, which doesn't shoot as good as I'd like, so I'm a "Buy once, cry once" state of mind when it comes to buying something. I'm willing to pay up to shoot smaller.

Posted by: a.moron at September 07, 2025 09:41 PM (Yt3ED)

260 The growth of spawn of lin-duh has been a wonder to see, is what I'm sayin'.

Posted by: Eromero at September 07, 2025 09:30 PM (LHPAg)

Correlated perfectly with the number of gray hairs on Lin-duh's head!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo [Flying the American Flag!] at September 07, 2025 09:42 PM (n9ltV)

261 Anywhere that holds a concealed carry class where no concealed firearms are allowed is either in an anti-gun state or locale, or is kind of dim. IMHO
Posted by: GWB at September 07, 2025 08:05 PM (RTQn+)

Thanks for the recommendation. As far as not being allowed to have a firearm in the class, it was held in the sheriff's department complex, so I can understand that. The range for the shooting portion was about two miles away.

Posted by: windbag at September 07, 2025 09:43 PM (LB/co)

262 Bad words were uttered.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 07, 2025 09:35 PM

I thought Canadians didn't utter bad words.

You're not going to shatter one of my last British Empire tropes, after NZFrank informed us that Kiwis aren't particularly partial to Australian beer, are you?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 07, 2025 09:44 PM (0sNs1)

263 15 Fridays until Christmas. Time to start locking up those guns deals.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 09:47 PM (uGF6U)

264 Signing off for the night. Thanks for another great Gun Thread, Weasel, and congratulations on 7 years of premium gub content!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 09:53 PM (Wnv9h)

265
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 07, 2025 09:53 PM (Wnv9h)
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My pleasure, RMBS. Hi to mom!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:54 PM (DJPFk)

266 The Weasel dogs deserve a treat just for having to put up with this stint for so many years. Maybe a can of Dinty Moore stew or some Chef Boyardee raviolis?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 07, 2025 09:54 PM (BjFWb)

267 One can almost feel the deceleration of comments as the ONT hour approaches

Posted by: mindful webworker - another day, another overnight at September 07, 2025 09:55 PM (W+Lui)

268 Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 07, 2025 09:54 PM (BjFWb)
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I'm sure they'd agree!

Posted by: Weasel at September 07, 2025 09:56 PM (DJPFk)

269 >>>I'm sure they'd agree!

Posted by: Weasel

>Sharing is caring.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 07, 2025 09:57 PM (BjFWb)

270 ONT up

Posted by: rickb223 at September 07, 2025 10:04 PM (uGF6U)

271 I'd like to go to a TXMoMe. Don't worry, though, I probably won't so you don't have to worry.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 07, 2025 10:34 PM (CHHv1)

272 To Windbag,
“The Law of Self Defense “ by Andrew Branca is an excellent reference. Anything by Mas Ayoob and Clint Smith will get you started.

Posted by: KDKong at September 07, 2025 10:36 PM (Bc40B)

273 Echo Branca praise. He was the go-to over at Legal Insurrection during the Trayvon Martin episode. Excellent analysis.

I'm in Dallas; wish I could commit but wife's father is fighting cancer, it doesnt look good, and this will be her first loss.

Posted by: Fenrisulven at September 07, 2025 11:57 PM (ciYHQ)

274 On a similar note, I need advice. I'm a child of two alcoholics so sure what "normal" is.

I'm fighting false accusations of stolen valor, trying to get a retraction. And unfortunately they've had a death in the family (i think). The stigma of stolen valor tortures me and I'm very angry, but I'm not an animal - I should stand down, right? But for how long? 3 months? 6 months? What would be proper in a situation like this?

Posted by: Fenrisulven at September 08, 2025 12:06 AM (ciYHQ)

275 Edit - that should say I'm NOT sure what normal is

Posted by: Fenrisulven at September 08, 2025 12:07 AM (ciYHQ)

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