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Gun Thread: Final December and Final 2025 Edition!
FUNdamentals In accordance with longstanding Gun Thread tradition, the Final December Edition and Final 2025 Edition always focuses on revolver fundamentals. Take it away, Jer!
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:00 PM (PI/SC)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 07:01 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 28, 2025 07:02 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 07:03 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 28, 2025 07:04 PM (QGaXH)
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She's still undergoing intensive training.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:04 PM (PVV5z)
Posted by: Max Bone at December 28, 2025 07:05 PM (cpB62)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 28, 2025 07:05 PM (sAmhv)
Also, I am reading a series of books set during the Napoleonic Wars where one of the characters carries a 7 barrel volley gun.
All barrels fire with a single press of the trigger.
It is amazing what we humans can come up with.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:05 PM (PI/SC)
Posted by: Kratwurst at December 28, 2025 07:06 PM (fcDpY)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 28, 2025 07:06 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:07 PM (PVV5z)
Posted by: toby928(c) at December 28, 2025 07:07 PM (cpB62)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:04 PM
*nods sagely*
Fundamentals.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 07:07 PM (Wnv9h)
Details about arrangements for her are here - https://bit.ly/3N6SPHv
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:08 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:08 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Kratwurst at December 28, 2025 07:06 PM (fcDpY)
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Thanks! To the untrained eye, it might appear to be two lazy-bones sleepy-heads, but they're poised to attack on command.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (PVV5z)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:07 PM
Nice!! Cause I was questioning your judgement to head to the farm in such conditions. ;-)
No range report, but will be putting order in for new rifle in the coming weeks.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (PI/SC)
May she rest in peace and may he feel comfort.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (IhIKR)
Frogfoot?
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:10 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:08 PM (u82oZ)
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Excellent! Use the email below and I'll be in touch!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:10 PM (PVV5z)
They start mellow and stay mellow, taste-wise, and are decently strong, effect-wise.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at December 28, 2025 07:10 PM (OWbpd)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:10 PM (IhIKR)
Love how dead and quiet everyplace is these days. Reminds me of the only good thing about The Great Idiocy of 2020.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (0/ySy)
Schnor, deepest condolences on your loss. Can only imagine what you and your family are going through. Prayers for you all.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (PI/SC)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (BCwQW)
I was stunned and sad when I heard the news. She was so vital and engaging in Texas. Wow, and not a good Wow. I was privileged to even talk with her.
If I can help with advice, I will. I've been down some of your new path the last 8 months.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (u82oZ)
Prayers for Mrs. S'puppy.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (PVV5z)
NSTR.
No range report
No driving range report
I do his cigar review but haven't finished it yet.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2025 07:14 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM
One where I can have both feet on the ground and can get a good cheek weld on the stock.
I do not know how tall the benches are at my range, but they meet that criteria.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:14 PM (PI/SC)
Sharon(willow's apprentice) can not post here while she is in an undisclosed location, but she texted me; imploring me to let you know she is very sad, but supportive of you.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:14 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:14 PM (PI/SC)
Weasel - what’s burning?
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:15 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM
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Unless the seat is integrated with the bench, decide on the seat first and adjust the bench height so it's comfortable without contorting yourself.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:16 PM (PVV5z)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:16 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue
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Say, what did you pay for those shoes?
Posted by: Columbo at December 28, 2025 07:17 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:05 PM (PI/SC)
Sergeant Harper of the "Sharpe" series, right? IIRC, the story was the gun was invented for the Navy, but they found out the fierce recoil had a tendency to knock the sailor firing it out of the rigging.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 07:17 PM (GjEvj)
Your hug in Texas is a golden memory for me. You put a spring in my step. Now, ... Dancing with Bunny made me burble with happiness.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:17 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: fd
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Perhaps Belgian?
Posted by: Poirot at December 28, 2025 07:18 PM (XeU6L)
A woman was sitting on the front porch of a home in rural Oklahoma when suddenly she was shot – apparently by a neighbor who was testing out his new gun, authorities say.
Cody Wayne Adams, 33, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office announced on Christmas.
https://is.gd/bYqDOZ
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 28, 2025 07:18 PM (L/fGl)
Took the PPQ and did some faster drillls focusing on changing marks on the target. Side to side, a little faster than one shot per second (which is fast for me). Had to manage recoil amd sight alignment while changing focus to a different mark.
Did well.
I wonder if it would be ok to shoot a moving target. Start at 25 yards and hit the return button on the target and shoot as it approaches me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:19 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Weasel"
Just wondering if there was maybe a standard "competition" height. The right height for me is going to be way too high for Mrs fd. I suppose I could make two though.
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:19 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:15 PM (0/ySy)
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Finished up my favorite $2 Factory Smoke a little bit ago and will probably have a CAO Brazilia in a bit!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:20 PM (PVV5z)
Bingo!!!
Never read these books before. They are a good read.
Interesting hearing them describe how much better the rifles were over the musket with the only drawback being it took longer to load the rifle as the bullet had to be wrapped in greased leather so it would catch the rifling of the barrel.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:20 PM (PI/SC)
And I also finally found a screw driver bit small enough to remove the absurdly tiny set screw in the rear sight of my Uberti 1873 lever action rifles.
Posted by: Paco at December 28, 2025 07:20 PM (2L+MU)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 07:21 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:22 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: irright at December 28, 2025 07:23 PM (Ol1qk)
Deepest sympathy
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2025 07:23 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue
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Say, what did you pay for those shoes?
Posted by: Columbo at December 28, 2025 07:17 PM (XeU6L)
$ 3.98 K-Mart Blue Light Special
Why do you ask?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 28, 2025 07:24 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:24 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Paco at December 28, 2025 07:24 PM (2L+MU)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:19 PM (vFG9F)
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There may be something in the benchrest rules, but all of my competition was from the prone position. At the Farm I just use a folding chair and workbench which works fine.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:25 PM (vt7xw)
May she rest in peace and may he feel comfort.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:09 PM (IhIKR)
Thank you, Nurse. I hope you and she got a chance to talk in October.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:26 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
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I recall one memorable line from the series. Sharpe has retured from an exhausting assignment, and accepted another one. Harper, in a rare use of Shape's first name, says in his Irish brogue of rolled R's, 'Richard, Richard, your heart is making promises that your body canna keep'.
Posted by: Poirot at December 28, 2025 07:26 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 07:26 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (PI/SC)
Thank you, Scoob.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:26 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 28, 2025 07:27 PM (XeU6L)
Worked so hard to get MiladyJo's cranberry-pear crisp pic up on the food thread, but willowed anyway. Pardon off-topic?
https://bit.ly/cran-pear-crisp
Posted by: mindful webworker - yum num num at December 28, 2025 07:27 PM (dESj/)
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Absolutely. It's a complex topic and the vids require repeated watching.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:27 PM (vt7xw)
I figure if I can't solve a tactical problem here at Villa Gorilla with that, then I'll have to break out the AR-15 loaded with green-tip.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 28, 2025 07:29 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:29 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:29 PM (0/ySy)
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Yep! Been up since the first real cold snap.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:31 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: fd
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I can't believe that there is such.
Posted by: Danny DeVito at December 28, 2025 07:31 PM (XeU6L)
My deepest condolences for your loss, S'puppy. Prayers up for you and your family. May her memory be eternal.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 07:32 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: M. Gaga at December 28, 2025 07:33 PM (KiBMU)
Maybe some range time later this week
Late firearms seasons begin soon. I’ll be taking a couple of young brothers out to see what deer hunting looks like.
Posted by: Coelacanth at December 28, 2025 07:33 PM (idhMh)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at December 28, 2025 07:33 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 07:33 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM (vFG9F)
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Unspecified. A quick search returns:
Bench: A bench shall be a rigidly constructed table being of a height to permit a shooter of more or less than average height to sit comfortably there at by merely increasing or decreasing the height of the stool on which he/she sits. It shall preferably be constructed to permit firing by either a right or left handed shooter.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:35 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM
Simple. Barely an inconvenience.
Wear a nametag that says "Hawaiian Judge #7", and if someone complains about it not being regulation, simply state "I AM the regulation." QED.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:35 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: M. Gaga
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Visit range...well after dark. You may need a set of bolt cutters...
Posted by: Danny DeVito at December 28, 2025 07:35 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Oddbob at December 28, 2025 07:35 PM (3nLb4)
A big hug for you ,good sir.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (sDNVV)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (0sNs1)
Oh, my Permanent Record.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (30Gj0)
I was stunned and sad when I heard the news. She was so vital and engaging in Texas. Wow, and not a good Wow. I was privileged to even talk with her.
If I can help with advice, I will. I've been down some of your new path the last 8 months.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (u82oZ)
Thank you, Salty, and thanks for relaying the message from Sharon as well.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (v23vE)
'I am privy to thy thoughts sir, did I fire 13 times or 14 times, by my faith sir are you perchance feeling fortunate?'
Posted by: GWB at December 28, 2025 07:37 PM (ipz50)
Prayers for Mrs. S'puppy.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:12 PM (PVV5z)
Thank you, Weasel.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:37 PM (v23vE)
Actually got an air purifier to use in the garage so I can go there to burn when breeze comes up/temps drop here.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:37 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (0sNs1)
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Accommodating them just encourages the behavior..
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:37 PM (vt7xw)
Oh, my Permanent Record.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM
Emerald Membership Level is likely out of reach for you this year, unfortunately.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:38 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 28, 2025 07:38 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 07:21 PM (BCwQW)
Thanks, Ed. She was happy to get over to the handgun range with Steck (and I think you) helping her through everything. She left feeling more confident about semiautomatics than she ever had before -- probably because I had tried to teach her before ...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:39 PM (v23vE)
Deepest sympathy
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2025 07:23 PM (Ia/+0)
Thank you, Skip.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:39 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Paco at December 28, 2025 07:24 PM (2L+MU)
Thank you, Paco.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Paco at December 28, 2025 07:24 PM (2L+MU)
Thank you, Paco.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (v23vE)
Many sources out there. I picked up some AR500 and armor-plate plates a few years ago from ShootSteel.com, on sale.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: GWB at December 28, 2025 07:41 PM (ipz50)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:28 PM (0sNs1)
Thank you, Dunc. The feeling was mutual.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:41 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 28, 2025 07:29 PM (XeU6L)
Thanks, Mike!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:41 PM (v23vE)
Please accept my condolences and I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Coelacanth at December 28, 2025 07:42 PM (cIOlQ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 07:32 PM (Wnv9h)
Thank you, RMBS. You were one of the folks she met that made a good impression, based on the conversations on the way home.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:43 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 07:43 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:43 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: Oddbob at December 28, 2025 07:35 PM (3nLb4)
Thank you, Oddbob.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:43 PM (v23vE)
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Propane heater, lawn chair, side table and a palm tree courtesy of nurse r. I bought the stuff for fan ventilation but never set it up last year and just leave the door flap open. Even on low the heater keeps it toasty and I sort of regulate that by pointing it towards the door.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:43 PM (vt7xw)
A big hug for you ,good sir.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 28, 2025 07:36 PM (sDNVV)
Thank you, ma'am. She was, frankly, amazed at all the work you (and CHQ and RancherBob, and all the other organizers) did to bring together this group in Texas.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:45 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: mindful webworker - septagonal at December 28, 2025 07:45 PM (dESj/)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 28, 2025 07:38 PM (sAmhv)
Thank you, Puddleglum
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:45 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:45 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:38 PM (0sNs1)
Which ends in 3 days!
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 07:45 PM (LMRVO)
Prayers headed your way and then up.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 07:40 PM (HlyYF)
Thank you, Pillage. She enjoyed meeting and talking with you so much.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:46 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: t-bird at December 28, 2025 07:46 PM (JW6Az)
Please accept my condolences and I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Coelacanth at December 28, 2025 07:42 PM (cIOlQ)
Thanks, Coelacanth. We will need those prayers in the coming days, I suspect.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:46 PM (v23vE)
If I usually smoked mid-day I wouldn’t bother but late afternoon here in “winter” gets sub-optimal if you’re just sitting, and don’t want to don the Canadian Goose parka.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:47 PM (0/ySy)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:09 P
If you get into a gun battle with a home invader, use a caliber that at least starts with a "Chi".
Wow, I learn something new on the Gub Thread every time!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 07:47 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:48 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 07:48 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2025 07:50 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:50 PM (vt7xw)
The other annoying thing is that those tiny screws are torqued so tight that it's hard to get them out even when you do find the right size. And, supposedly, the screws are made of softer steel than you find on rifles made by, for example, American manufacturers, so it's easy to mess them up. I bought three extra screws online, just in case.
Posted by: Paco at December 28, 2025 07:50 PM (2L+MU)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:51 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 28, 2025 07:18 PM
Gotta watch out for those people with three names. Murderers or psychopaths every time!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 07:52 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:47 PM (0/ySy)
I am shamed to admit, my first thought on seeing that was the old hobo term, "Putting on the Tokay blanket" where one consumes alcohol to feel warm, and I thought "Canadian Goose" was a brand of vodka.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 07:54 PM (GjEvj)
Got an NIB CF/Magpul w/threaded barrel. Very nice, but disassemble for cleaning was a ...chore! Every pin needed hammer persuasion, and the fit between receiver/ bolt/ fire control group is...ouch. So, is this a new normal, or just a one off?
With Federal target ammo this thing is incredible... but cleanup, well
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:54 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:48 PM (XuXeR)
Thanks. They are appreciated.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:54 PM (v23vE)
S'puppy, I pray she is now at peace. And I pray for God's comfort and peace to you and the rest of your family.
God bless you all, and may her memory be a blessing.
Posted by: GWB at December 28, 2025 07:54 PM (wDtl7)
Posted by: JTB at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (pkeXY)
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 07:48 PM (LMRVO)
Thank you, Red. Unfortunately, my wife never made it up to the rifle range this past October, but I would have paired her up with you to show her the ropes if she had.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (v23vE)
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2025 07:50 PM (2WIwB)
Thank you, Diogenes!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:56 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (0sNs1)
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I was saving that for the end of the decade!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:56 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:57 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: fd at December 28, 2025 07:51 PM (vFG9F)
Sadly, yes, fd. Thank you for your kind words.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:57 PM (v23vE)
If I usually smoked mid-day I wouldn’t bother but late afternoon here in “winter” gets sub-optimal if you’re just sitting, and don’t want to don the Canadian Goose parka.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 07:47 PM (0/ySy)
I wish I had a little shed but in the winter I just open the garage door and sit at the opening. Got my fold out chair that has a side table and cup holder. Dress accordingly and keep the stadium blanket handy.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2025 07:57 PM (2WIwB)
God bless you all, and may her memory be a blessing.
Posted by: GWB at December 28, 2025 07:54 PM (wDtl7)
Thank you, GWB.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:58 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (0sNs1)
Somehow, "This is a Smith and Wesson .41 Magnum, the second-most powerful handgun made." just doesn't roll off the tongue.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 07:58 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: JTB at December 28, 2025 07:55 PM (yTvNw)
Thanks, JTB!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:58 PM (v23vE)
Have watched videos on the7 barrel Nock gun, most famously used in the Sharpe series taking place in the Napoleonic wars.
If 7 is a handful, 14 has to be a monster
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2025 07:58 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 07:59 PM (vt7xw)
Too late. I've done that more than once...
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:59 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 08:00 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:59 PM (XuXeR)
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Seems to be working ok!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:00 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:00 PM (GjEvj)
Too late. I've done that more than once...
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 07:59 PM (XuXeR)
Ditto...but in my defense, alcohol may have been involved.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 28, 2025 08:01 PM (2WIwB)
You be the judge.
No such thing as excessive craftsmanship! That is a beautiful piece of work.
Posted by: t-bird at December 28, 2025 08:02 PM (JW6Az)
Posted by: Reforger at December 28, 2025 08:02 PM (EjADr)
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 08:00 PM (LHPAg)
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This.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:02 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:03 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 07:46 PM
I actually told Bride of PI when I got back that I met another good 'ette for her to hang with at the next MoMe.
I just teared up for you while typing that Schnorfle. I wish I had the capability to pick up your load of grief and carry it around for a week or two to lighten all the weight that just landed on you.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 08:03 PM (HlyYF)
So sorry to hear about your wife, may the good Lord comfort you and your family in your time of need.
I have been sick with Covid the last week and only around sporadically so I just heard.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:05 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy
Prayers Schnor. You have my deepest condolences.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 08:05 PM (c115l)
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 08:00 PM (LHPAg)
Thank you, Eromero. It was a pleasure to introduce you and Mrs. E to my wife in TX.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:07 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Connoisseur cartridge to be sure. That being said, the biggest regret I never purchased was a used Model 57 in 41 Magnum and a few days later, I passed on a NIB Marlin 1894 (JM marked) elsewhere (before Remington) lever action in the same cartridge. By the time, I reconsidered, both were sold.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:09 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:09 PM (vt7xw)
New ss guide rod and spring performed perfectly in G 21. Went into battery each time and no light strikes.
Whether it was that or the cleaning of the schmutz in the striker channel, I don’t know. But it works.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:10 PM (LMRVO)
Got an NIB CF/Magpul w/threaded barrel. Very nice, but disassemble for cleaning was a ...chore! Every pin needed hammer persuasion, and the fit between receiver/ bolt/ fire control group is...ouch. So, is this a new normal, or just a one off?
With Federal target ammo this thing is incredible... but cleanup, well
Posted by: man
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Tighter tolerances from CNC nowadays makes for a more accurate firearm but can be a pita for dissassembly.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:11 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 08:11 PM (c115l)
When you are sitting at the bar and suavely light the filter end of your cigarette, you know it's time to go home.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
I did that once on an airplane after waking up and still being groggy.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2025 08:13 PM (pkeXY)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 08:11 PM (c115l)
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So I was on the 3 year cycle and last time the ol' Butt Doc tells me I wasn't *ahem* completely cleaned out, so he'd be giving me STRONGER medicine next time.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:14 PM (vt7xw)
Then someone pointed out the different in cost between 10mm and .41 Magnum factory ammo and noted how that just might have some small effect on rifle sales.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:14 PM (GjEvj)
One of the highlights of TX was seeking you out and giving you a big squeeze.
Please be kind to yourself.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 08:15 PM (IhIKR)
Otherwise, it's very nice. Ran about 250 rounds so far, no issues, and it fits my paws rather well, especially the front serrations and cut (as I prefer the press check).
Need to work on a good, easy to repeat grip...
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:16 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Skip at December 28, 2025 08:16 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:14 PM (vt7xw)
Unfortunately, been there, done that. It was a “deep clean”.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 07:58 PM
Ironically, the .41 Magnum was intended to provide the ideal cartridge for law enforcement, and was pushed upon
both Smith & Wesson and Remington by Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan, and other notable handgunners.
The police load that was originally suggested was a 210-220 grain lead semi wadcutter, pushed at around
950 to 1000 fps. The first load to appear, however, came quite close to duplicating the performance of the 44 Magnum, causing police administrators to give the 41 little more than a cursory glance. Eventually, (too late) Remington did produce a reduced loading, more in line with the original intent of the cartridge.
Those who touted the .357 accused the 41 of generating too much recoil. On the other extreme, fans of the 44 Magnum viewed the 41 as nothing better than “second best". In truth, it should be a 'mama bear' round, "just right".
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (0sNs1)
Where did you get your cozy caves? I'm not seeing anything on Amazon or Chewy that looks like yours. I think my mini dachshund would love one.
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2025 08:13 PM (pkeXY)
Tell me you're not 29 without saying you're not 29.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: RI Red
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I would wager that it was the crud in the striker channel as that causes light primer strikes normally. Slows the striker down. Rarely it can be a headspace issue on a very worn firearm.
Guide rod issues manifest differently as in loading issues and extraction/ejection.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:18 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:18 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (lJ0H4)
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I got them on Amazon but Chewy might have them. Email me and I'll look for a link (or include it next week)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:18 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (LMRVO)
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Oh great.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:19 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Connoisseur cartridge to be sure. That being said, the biggest regret I never purchased was a used Model 57 in 41 Magnum and a few days later, I passed on a NIB Marlin 1894 (JM marked) elsewhere (before Remington) lever action in the same cartridge. By the time, I reconsidered, both were sold.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:09 PM
I passed on a Model 57 for less than 750, I think. And that was after talking to Duncanthrax, who would not commit to me buying it with his money.
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 08:19 PM (LHPAg)
One of the highlights of TX was seeking you out and giving you a big squeeze.
Please be kind to yourself.
Posted by: nurse ratched
Thank you. It was much appreciated.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 08:21 PM (c115l)
950 to 1000 fps. The first load to appear, however, came quite close to duplicating the performance of the 44 Magnum, causing police administrators to give the 41 little more than a cursory glance. Eventually, (too late) Remington did produce a reduced loading, more in line with the original intent of the cartridge.
Those who touted the .357 accused the 41 of generating too much recoil. On the other extreme, fans of the 44 Magnum viewed the 41 as nothing better than “second best". In truth, it should be a 'mama bear' round, "just right".
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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10mm went through the same trajectory for much of the same reasons. FBI found the loaded Norma ammo way too hot to shoot accurately for regular agents.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:22 PM (WDjG6)
Starring, per IMDb, Gerald Mohr (voice of Reed Richards in 1967-68 Fantastic Four animated series) and Peggie Castle (spotted by a talent scout while she was lunching in a Beverly Hills restaurant -real H'wood story).
But also, Phyllis Coates annnnd Noel Neill, both Lois Lane in Adventures of Superman et al.
Also Edward G. Robinson, Jr., son of EGR.
Posted by: mindful webworker - up, up, and aweigh at December 28, 2025 08:22 PM (dESj/)
Posted by: Weasel "
That's nothing. Try being 10 seconds from the bathroom with 5 seconds to go...
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:22 PM (XuXeR)
This will take some work that I am up for.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at December 28, 2025 08:23 PM (abIsI)
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Check under cat beds:
https://tinyurl.com/4km2aa5s
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:23 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Weasel
Thanks. Now how do I email you? Sorry. Tech dummy here.
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:23 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:17 PM (0sNs1)
There was a story, not sure if it was true, that one of the (very few) police departments that converted to the .41, not knowing there were two different loads, proceeded to issue the hunting ammo to their cops for use in their 4" revolvers. Hilarity and Hijinks ensued.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:24 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:18 PM (WDjG6)
Whig, thanks, and I think you’re right.
I ordered the spring and guide rod on general principle (and to get free shipping!). I’m starting to make the shift to larger caliber EDC and am doing general upgrading.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:25 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: Reforger at December 28, 2025 08:02 PM (EjADr)
Thank you, Reforger.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:25 PM (v23vE)
Thanks. Now how do I email you? Sorry. Tech dummy here.
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:23 PM (lJ0H4)
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Email at the bottom of the thread, but get started here:
https://tinyurl.com/4km2aa5s
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:25 PM (vt7xw)
So sorry to hear about your wife, may the good Lord comfort you and your family in your time of need.
I have been sick with Covid the last week and only around sporadically so I just heard.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:05 PM (WDjG6)
Thank you, whig. This all just happened in the past two days, so I haven't really been on other threads except for a willowed comment on yesterday's Prayer Thread.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:26 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:27 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 08:05 PM (c115l)
Thank you, rickb223.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:27 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Eromero
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2011-2012, I saw an excellent used 57 for 599. The Marlin was about $800 or so at the time.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:27 PM (WDjG6)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:09 PM (vt7xw)
Thanks, boss, much appreciated!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:28 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:09 PM
I managed to secure a similar NIB .41 Marlin 1894 from a LGS for ~1/2 of the then going price. They'd been out of production for a while, and the price had been bid up.
I've been hoping Ruger would bring it back. I'm surprised that 10mm is coming first. It will be interesting to see how they engineer using a rimless cartridge.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:28 PM (0sNs1)
I just love how those teeny critters own your heart. And so happy Gerdie has a happy home. Is she still on a diet?
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 08:28 PM (IhIKR)
I go with bribery...
Posted by: man
It's either that or lying. Lying is cheaper.
My FFL is pretty good with keeping purchases on the down low.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at December 28, 2025 08:28 PM (abIsI)
Mrs is to restart immuno after the 1st..
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:29 PM (XuXeR)
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Sort of. She gets a slightly smaller portion of food than FSJ, but he's super active and she's a big couch hippo.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:30 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:30 PM (XuXeR)
I just teared up for you while typing that Schnorfle. I wish I had the capability to pick up your load of grief and carry it around for a week or two to lighten all the weight that just landed on you.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 28, 2025 08:03 PM (HlyYF)
Appreciate the kind thoughts, sir. We have all been a bit numb around the Schnorflekennel from worry, nights spent in the hospital, and the awful, final realization that she's not coming home.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:31 PM (v23vE)
My Glock21 has a small crimson trace light up front. It’s been my sock drawer gun for a long time, but I’d like to put it into my EDC rotation.
Anyone have holster recommendations?
I’d prefer leather but could suffer with kydex.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:32 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: Weasel
This what makes the Perfecto so practical.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 28, 2025 08:32 PM (/lPRQ)
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Garrett holsters. Leather on the inside, kydex on the outside.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:33 PM (vt7xw)
Mrs is to restart immuno after the 1st..
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:29 PM (XuXeR)
Chemotherapy -- she had been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in November, and this was the first step in treatment. Unfortunately, the next day after treatment, she had to be transported to the hospital and her lungs were never able to recover.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:33 PM (v23vE)
As in "sure, that's the same gun. Just cleaned up"?
Posted by: man
Yes! after I've hidden the Gen 3's in the attic. Can't have two of the same looking guns in the safe. She can do maths.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at December 28, 2025 08:33 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:34 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:34 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:24 PM
Two (that I know) of the PDs that adopted it were San Antonio and San Francisco. the SFPD had that exact problem, particularly with women, who were beginning to come onto the force.
I shoot full .41 Mags out of a 657 Mountain Gun. It's certainly doable, but not something I'd enjoy putting in 100+ rounds in a session. Full-on .41 and .44 Mags really aren't duty rounds for police, IMO.
Of course, even Dirty Harry shot .44 Specials.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:36 PM (0sNs1)
Actually worked on them in a way distant past life…anyone remember Western Electric?
They were the manufacturing and installation arm of Ma Bell, way back when.
I worked for them, and actually installed and wired these relays. It was called a number 5 crossbar system, and the relay racks were 12’ tall. It was fascinating. The ladders to get to the top and in between that and ground level were rolling ladders on tracks. Starting about 10:00 am, the clicking and chattering of all those relays approached deafening. I LOVED that job!
Anyone know of the wiring method called wire-wrapping? I lived it for years…
On another note, I’m looking at a 10mm to replace my Kimber 45acp. It’s just a boomer, and I want something a little more tame, but with bigger teeth than my 9.
Saw a S&W performance center one that looks extremely nice. But I also saw an Sig that was equally as nice looking.
Gotta go and do the touch-and-feel thing, but can I get a couple of opinions from our expert horde?
And Happy New Year to all of you yoots!
Posted by: Gunslinger at December 28, 2025 08:37 PM (4pWEQ)
Posted by: man at December 28, 2025 08:39 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Easier to design rifles around rimless than rimmed.
Rimmed cartridges came from an era of bad brass and mercuric primers that softened the brass even more. The rims sealed the chamber from gas events from head separations etc. New rifle cartridges have been rimless for a long time while there are very few rimmed rifle cartridges still around. Still useful in handgun cartridges for revolvers as the extractor star works far better than any of the hodge podge alterations (moon clips, Charter's system for rimless retention in cylinders, etc.)
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:40 PM (WDjG6)
Anyone have holster recommendations?
I’d prefer leather but could suffer with kydex.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:32 PM
Almost all of the Kydex makers can accomodate a light. I've tried a number, and keep coming back to Vedder. Look at their website, and if Crimson isn't listed, an email will get a quick response as to if they can. They've accommodated some non-standard requests from me.
Some of the leather makers do, as well. I currently like Wright Leather.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:40 PM (0sNs1)
I worked for ATT LL for years. I remember having to go up on the frame ladders to look for loose or missing frame connections or to do disco's. This was at the Private Line Board in New Haven CT.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at December 28, 2025 08:41 PM (abIsI)
#1 son got a Vedder holster and gun belt for his G19 for Christmas.
Now I need to convince him to get his concealed carry permit before the new mayor of Seattle makes it impossible. For now, we are a “shall issue” state. You do have to take a short online safety course, pass a background check and get fingerprinted and go to the county courthouse, but it’s not a biggie.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 08:41 PM (IhIKR)
Saw a S&W performance center one that looks extremely nice. But I also saw an Sig that was equally as nice looking.
Gotta go and do the touch-and-feel thing, but can I get a couple of opinions from our expert horde?
And Happy New Year to all of you yoots!
Posted by: Gunslinger
Quite a few 1911's in 10mm including Colt. Otherwise, Glock in its large frame makes them and S&W does in their M&P line.
Posted by: whig at December 28, 2025 08:41 PM (WDjG6)
200!
crud, nothing's going right this week...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:34 PM
We know you meant to do that. For mood lightening.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 08:42 PM (Wnv9h)
201!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:34 PM (v23vE)
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Looks OK to me.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:42 PM (+OnsA)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 08:45 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:47 PM (NlEaG)
On another note, I’m looking at a 10mm to replace my Kimber 45acp. It’s just a boomer, and I want something a little more tame, but with bigger teeth than my 9.
Saw a S&W performance center one that looks extremely nice. But I also saw an Sig that was equally as nice looking.
Gotta go and do the touch-and-feel thing, but can I get a couple of opinions from our expert horde?
And Happy New Year to all of you yoots!
Posted by: Gunslinger at December 28, 2025 08:37 PM
I still have some wire-wrap tools stashed away.
I'm not sure you'll find 10mm less of a boomer than .45 ACP. (Full disclosure, 10mm is my 2nd fav cal, behind .41M.) In what may surprise some here, given my overall disdain for Gaston's products, the Glock 20 is my main 10mm launcher. I'm not a big fan of many 1911 platforms that have been slightly adapted for 10mm (early Colt Delta Elites, I'm looking at you). The Sig, particularly in the Legion trim, is very nice.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:47 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM (LMRVO)
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Yes, but great power does not necessarily come with great judgment or wisdom. Earlier, I criticized WW's dishwasher loading methodology.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM (+OnsA)
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I have the Garrett Silent Thunder for everything I am likely to carry.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:50 PM (+OnsA)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM
Time for an emergency deployment of "Calm down."?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:50 PM (0sNs1)
I got an SB Tactical SBA5 which required changing from the slick pistol buffer to an M4 style buffer for adjustment. So new buffer, new brace. Which is much more comfy braced on the, umm, shoulder.
This is the home of the Super Safety, so this thing is full of tendentious readings of ATF memos.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:51 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:50 PM (0sNs1)
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Hoo boy! Did that once, too!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:51 PM (+OnsA)
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 08:51 PM (LHPAg)
201!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:34 PM (v23vE)
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Looks OK to me.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:42 PM (+OnsA)
Power corrupts. Absolute cob power ... is actually kind of neat.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:52 PM (v23vE)
Probably wasn't a week during that period without a new Model 57 listing.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 08:52 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM (+OnsA)
Before I got married I didn't even KNOW there was a wrong way to load the dishwasher.
The current peacemaking involves me emptying the dishwasher, sra blaster loads it.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:52 PM (NlEaG)
https://tinyurl.com/4km2aa5s
Posted by: Weasel
Thanks for the link! I'm gonna order one for my pup.
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:54 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM
Time for an emergency deployment of "Calm down."?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 08:50 PM (0sNs1)
One regrettable anecdote from my wife's hospital stay - she was intubated, a state that would naturally agitate just about any of us, and she was fighting against the restraints they had to use. A nurse came in and effectively yelled at her, "You need to calm down!" My daughter, who had the bedside watch at that time, had to suppress an intrusive desire to thwack that insensitive nurse upside the head, but discretion prevailed.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 08:55 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:52 PM (NlEaG)
I have seen sra blaster load firearms.
I assume you take instruction wisely.
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 08:55 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 08:56 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Reforger at December 28, 2025 08:56 PM (EjADr)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:52 PM (NlEaG)
Actually this is not true. I am still expected to place my dishes in the dishwasher. They will later be arranged correctly by sra blaster.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 08:56 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Steck at December 28, 2025 08:57 PM (LlRQB)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 08:57 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: Tuna at December 28, 2025 08:54 PM (lJ0H4)
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You bet! Belly rubs to your pup and please let us know when it arrives. Our dogs LOVE them, just sometimes need some help figuring out they're supposed to go inside.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:58 PM (+OnsA)
Posted by: whig
Armscor / Rock Island has a few 10mm if you don't mind heavy metal.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 28, 2025 08:58 PM (/lPRQ)
Got deets on what you are ordering and from whom?
Posted by: RI Red at December 28, 2025 09:00 PM (LMRVO)
The current peacemaking involves me emptying the dishwasher, sra blaster loads it.
Posted by: blaster
Loading the dishwasher from behind usually works.
Wait. You are talking about the machine, aren't you?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 09:00 PM (c115l)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 08:56 PM
I haven't found Mag-N-Porting on a .41 particularly efficacious. The .41 is easy to reload, and almost a necessity for both cost and versatility reasons. It's a great hunting cartridge.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 09:01 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Steck at December 28, 2025 08:57 PM (LlRQB)
Thank you, Steck. The feeling was mutual on her part.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:01 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 28, 2025 09:02 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 09:02 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Joe Kidd
Had a buddy who had one. I told him if he ever needed or wanted to sell it, I'd buy it without hesitation. SOB went and pawned it.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 09:04 PM (c115l)
Posted by: whig
Armscor / Rock Island has a few 10mm if you don't mind heavy metal.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 28, 2025 08:58 PM (/lPRQ)
Another one to look for in the heavy metal 10mm group is the S&W 10x6 series, if you can find one and also find magazines for them. I have a 1076 and the added weight helps with controlling recoil for sure.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at December 28, 2025 09:09 PM (6eORI)
Posted by: Mick at December 28, 2025 09:09 PM (HFx9z)
Posted by: Mick at December 28, 2025 09:09 PM (HFx9z)
Thank you, Mick.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:13 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 08:48 PM
O_o
Can I have your stuff?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:16 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 28, 2025 09:17 PM (9ipOP)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:16 PM (Wnv9h)
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I've tried to create a diversion by eating all of the baklava WW's co-worker gave her. Hopefully this will provide the distraction I need.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:18 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:20 PM (Q/uAJ)
Prayers for her, and you, and all your friends and family.
Posted by: mikeski at December 28, 2025 09:20 PM (nhCoE)
A woman was sitting on the front porch of a home in rural Oklahoma when suddenly she was shot – apparently by a neighbor who was testing out his new gun, authorities say.
Cody Wayne Adams, 33, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office announced on Christmas.
https://is.gd/bYqDOZ
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Just because we all have the right to own firearms doesn't mean we all should.....
Posted by: mikeski at December 28, 2025 09:21 PM (nhCoE)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 28, 2025 09:21 PM (XXNBa)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 09:21 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 28, 2025 09:17 PM (9ipOP)
Thank you, SF.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:21 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:20 PM (Q/uAJ)
Thank you, Mary.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:22 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: mikeski at December 28, 2025 09:20 PM (nhCoE)
Thanks, mikeski
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:22 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:18 PM
Thanks for taking the heat, Weasel-san!
Posted by: FSJ & G at December 28, 2025 09:23 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: rickb223
So I was on the 3 year cycle and last time the ol' Butt Doc tells me I wasn't *ahem* completely cleaned out, so he'd be giving me STRONGER medicine next time.
Posted by: Weasel
This is a possible downside of your focus on fundamentals. It has made you literally anal-retentive.
Posted by: mikeski at December 28, 2025 09:23 PM (nhCoE)
Thank you!
I appreciate all y'all of you and hope to see you again next Sunday!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:24 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
When did New Yorkers become such pussies? Stay home because of a couple inches of snow? Jeepers.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:24 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
Even a broke clock...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 28, 2025 09:24 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:25 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 09:26 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Oddbob at December 28, 2025 09:26 PM (3nLb4)
Posted by: rickb223
Friend of a friend of mine downed his "Go Lightly" prep drink, said, "Gee, this isn't effecting me at all," and went golfing. It did not end well for him.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 28, 2025 09:27 PM (GjEvj)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but
I’m sorry to hear that, S’puppy. That nurse is not the norm in most hospitals. Had I heard of such behavior I would have provided the Charge Nurse and House Supervisor’s numbers to you.
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 09:27 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:28 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Eromero at December 28, 2025 09:27 PM (LHPAg)
Most of her medical care was outstanding, leaving the 'calm down' nurse as an outlier. But, given the season, I was willing to extend a tiny little bit of grace to her.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:29 PM (v23vE)
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That's the angle I'm looking for!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:29 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:18 PM
Serpentine!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:30 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:31 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: Weasel
Dude. I hope your smoking hut has room for a bed.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:31 PM (IhIKR)
Any good bench-rest shooters here?
I have an AR10 that I built as best as I could after a lot of research - I rank myself at about 6 out of 10 for bench rest shooting skills,and have gotten many 0.7 MoA groups out of it. I'm interested in seeing what someone who really knows their business could get out of it. I have little doubt that it could do quite a bit better with somebody who knew WTF they were doing.
In a nutshell: Bartlein/Craddock barrel, Diamond triggertech, JP SCS and the best assembly/fitting practices I could find.
Best ammo tried is Federal Gold Medal Match and Swiss P Sniper RUAG, but darn near everything shoots great out of it (except for True Velocity, that stuff is total shit).
Anyone willing to give it a try in the 2026 meetup?
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:32 PM (Q/uAJ)
Posted by: Ed L at December 28, 2025 09:32 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:33 PM (OezFz)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:31 PM (IhIKR)
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Yeah. Gonna need more propane.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:33 PM (vt7xw)
So you cut the foot instead of the cap of your Gol? Should work fine usually. It's *lighting* the wrong end that can get interesting. Sometimes you get unwrapping if you cut the foot end, depends on how clean a cut.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 28, 2025 09:33 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:34 PM (OezFz)
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Cut and lit the cap. I realized my mistake as I started lighting it. Worked out ok though!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:36 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: gKWVE at December 28, 2025 09:37 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: screaming in digital
Erf. I hope you’re set up in a hotel, sweet lady.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:37 PM (IhIKR)
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Find me on the rifle range at the TXMoMe and I'll walk you through the process.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:37 PM (vt7xw)
They were like family and they sat at the bfast table and ate hamburgers.
Her sister married my brother.
Posted by: r hennigantx at December 28, 2025 09:38 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:34 PM
Judging from the police bodycam footage I've seen, it should at least be an entertaining stay.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:38 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:33 PM (OezFz)
Thank you, SiD! Best wishes for your travel, which doesn't seem to be going well if you're stuck at DFW.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:39 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:39 PM (Q/uAJ)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:32 PM (Q/uAJ)
There are a bunch of people who know what they are doing. I would suggest to your husband that he shoot his own rifle with some advice from one of the experienced folks. Weasel might be a good start!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 28, 2025 09:39 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:37 PM (vt7xw)
Thank you, Weasel. He is proud of that build and really wants someone to shoot with. I want him to have fun at MoMe so I can visit and relax, lol.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:41 PM (Q/uAJ)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:34 PM
{{{screaming in digital}}}
Next time, fly United, so you can be stuck in HOU.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 28, 2025 09:41 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 09:42 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at December 28, 2025 09:43 PM (8cPKb)
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Nope. Not much point as I'd have to be back by 3 am. Hotel by the airport is much diners and no voucher. Guess I'll find an outlet and shitpost on the ONT all night.
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:43 PM (OezFz)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:44 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:44 PM
Nope. I had some use or lose leave time to burn, so I'm chilling this week.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 28, 2025 09:45 PM (Wnv9h)
When did New Yorkers become such pussies? Stay home because of a couple inches of snow? Jeepers.
Posted by: nurse ratched
There's a lot of that going around. The "storm" probably even has a name. Minor snowfalls here in midwest are heralded as inescapable giant beasts.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 28, 2025 09:46 PM (pkeXY)
Posted by: nurse ratched
Yep. I'm in every day except Thursday.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 28, 2025 09:46 PM (c115l)
Posted by: screaming in digital
Ugh. I’m sorry. That’s pretty crappy.
But. Doff has a really fun ONT on Sundays and Piper does a fashion segment. Hopefully you will be entertained.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:46 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at December 28, 2025 09:41 PM (Q/uAJ)
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Sure! Sometimes I get busy but just grab me early Friday before it gets hectic. Also, I give a little talk on Friday mornings (8am) that he might find interesting, plus we have coffee and donuts. Email me and I can send him the syllabus for that.
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:46 PM (vt7xw)
Posted by: screaming in digital at December 28, 2025 09:46 PM (OezFz)
Condolences and prayers.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 28, 2025 09:42 PM (NlEaG)
Thank you, blaster!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 28, 2025 09:47 PM (v23vE)
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 28, 2025 09:44 PM (IhIKR)
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I'm off!
Posted by: Weasel at December 28, 2025 09:47 PM (vt7xw)
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