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Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:00 PM (Ia/+0)
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bang
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)
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"Invasion of Astro Monster" is actually pretty good...for a Godzilla film.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 08, 2026 07:01 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:02 PM (/lPRQ)
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Been watching a German movie Baader meinhof complex
Its very violent and seems historically correct.
Kind of been wondering if a ANTIFA group might ever start what the Red Army Faction dod in Europe in the 70s and a bit beyond.
Its very violent and seems historically correct.
Kind of been wondering if a ANTIFA group might ever start what the Red Army Faction dod in Europe in the 70s and a bit beyond.
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Ia/+0)
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Yay! Gubs!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Wnv9h)
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Howdy!
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (sAmhv)
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Hello, Weasel!
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:06 PM (BCwQW)
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Watched most of the Sci-fi movie last week so been getting 50s Sci-fi movies as suggestions
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:07 PM (Ia/+0)
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10ish, anyone?
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 08, 2026 07:10 PM (YeZBS)
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BLAM BLAM BLAM!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (A5RD0)
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Hmm, guess everyone's getting ready for their Oscars watch parties. Me, I'm here but I got nothing.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (Fs0KI)
Posted by: The Woodpeckers at March 08, 2026 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:15 PM (/lPRQ)
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According to TJM no one is watching the Oscars except those who are patting themselves on the back
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:16 PM (Ia/+0)
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12 Hmm, guess everyone's getting ready for their Oscars watch parties. Me, I'm here but I got nothing.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (Fs0KI)
Me either. Every time change just disembowls* the day- at least the spring forwards.
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (Fs0KI)
Me either. Every time change just disembowls* the day- at least the spring forwards.
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:17 PM (bss/y)
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Any .40 S&W shooters here? Grafs.com is closing out Browning brand, 165 grain FMJ, 100 round boxes for 24 cents per round.
The box says "Made in the USA" and per the internet (that infallible source of knowledge) it was made by Winchester.
The box says "Made in the USA" and per the internet (that infallible source of knowledge) it was made by Winchester.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 08, 2026 07:18 PM (QZzSm)
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Hmm, guess everyone's getting ready for their Oscars watch parties. Me, I'm here but I got nothing.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (Fs0KI)
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And the Oscar goes to...
*** drumroll ***
ME! for Best Imitation Tree Rat on the Internet!
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM (Fs0KI)
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And the Oscar goes to...
*** drumroll ***
ME! for Best Imitation Tree Rat on the Internet!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 08, 2026 07:19 PM (ESVrU)
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Good evening all!!
Cannot stay long tonight, have to be in the office tomorrow. :-(
No range report. Just looking at the weather and thinking that I will be at the range in another 2 weeks or so.
That fills me with the happy's. :-)
Cannot stay long tonight, have to be in the office tomorrow. :-(
No range report. Just looking at the weather and thinking that I will be at the range in another 2 weeks or so.
That fills me with the happy's. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:21 PM (QrtBZ)
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Good evening fellow enthusiasts.
I made it to the range today along with Ed L and Hrothgar. Range was quiet and we got a lane immediately. Wanted to test out some different ammos to see if that was why my G48 was misfiring. Sure enough the moe expensive ammo was more to,it's liking. Sigh.
Also worked on trigger pull. Overall had a great session and had fun with a couple of guns Ed brought. The CC9 was again a hit. He also brought a historic piece that he can tell you more about but kind of amazing that something that old performed so well.
I made it to the range today along with Ed L and Hrothgar. Range was quiet and we got a lane immediately. Wanted to test out some different ammos to see if that was why my G48 was misfiring. Sure enough the moe expensive ammo was more to,it's liking. Sigh.
Also worked on trigger pull. Overall had a great session and had fun with a couple of guns Ed brought. The CC9 was again a hit. He also brought a historic piece that he can tell you more about but kind of amazing that something that old performed so well.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 08, 2026 07:22 PM (t/2Uw)
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5 Been watching a German movie Baader meinhof complex
Its very violent and seems historically correct.
Kind of been wondering if a ANTIFA group might ever start what the Red Army Faction dod in Europe in the 70s and a bit beyond.
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Ia/+
Don’t forget those guys had a state sponsor: the GDR. In fact, when the Wall fell, the BKA (the West German equivalent of the FBI) took a look in the GDR and found a bunch of most wanted Red Army Faction members.
Its very violent and seems historically correct.
Kind of been wondering if a ANTIFA group might ever start what the Red Army Faction dod in Europe in the 70s and a bit beyond.
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Ia/+
Don’t forget those guys had a state sponsor: the GDR. In fact, when the Wall fell, the BKA (the West German equivalent of the FBI) took a look in the GDR and found a bunch of most wanted Red Army Faction members.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 08, 2026 07:22 PM (hJH5n)
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This is gun related:
Ever watch the Battleship New Jersey ewetub channel? They did a collab with Forgotten Weapons to look at some of the rifles they have in their collection (donated by former crews.) There were 6 Arisakas and a Nambu machine gun.
The Arisaka bit were interesting because it showed how they were put together. One bit I did not know is that their rifles were intentionally assembled with a split butt stock. It strengthens the overall stock, but also allows them to use smaller bits of wood in assembly.
Another thing I did not know was that the Nambu is the most prevalent machine gun brought back from WWII, but the magazines are some of the rarest- because it was unspoken policy during the war to destroy the magazine of the machine gun so it could not be used by an enemy who had circled behind you. Something like $2000 a piece for just the magazine.
Ever watch the Battleship New Jersey ewetub channel? They did a collab with Forgotten Weapons to look at some of the rifles they have in their collection (donated by former crews.) There were 6 Arisakas and a Nambu machine gun.
The Arisaka bit were interesting because it showed how they were put together. One bit I did not know is that their rifles were intentionally assembled with a split butt stock. It strengthens the overall stock, but also allows them to use smaller bits of wood in assembly.
Another thing I did not know was that the Nambu is the most prevalent machine gun brought back from WWII, but the magazines are some of the rarest- because it was unspoken policy during the war to destroy the magazine of the machine gun so it could not be used by an enemy who had circled behind you. Something like $2000 a piece for just the magazine.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:22 PM (bss/y)
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I got the Athlon Rangecraft chronograph. I really like it, you only have to aim it in the general direction of your targets. My 100, 300 and 600yd targets aways apart, when I go from 300 to 600 it's about a 20 degree swing. Without any adjustments it picks up all three targets shots every time. I've shot over 300 rounds and haven't missed any. It's easy to use and figure out (once you get the screen timer turned off). It's a great unit!!
Posted by: ck at March 08, 2026 07:23 PM (JKvyz)
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Kind of been wondering if a ANTIFA group might ever start what the Red Army Faction dod in Europe in the 70s and a bit beyond.
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Ia/+0)
One reason that Bader-Meinhof Gang (German) and the Red Army Faction (Italy) made such a splash was that they often outgunned the cops trying to stop them. Keep in mind that most of the German Polizei and Italian Polizia were still carrying .32 ACP sidearms from the first half of the 20th Century (Walther PP in Germany, M1935s in Italy). The bad guys were armed with MP5s stolen from armories or AKs smuggled in with KGB help or from the black market. It would take a few years before GSG-9 and the GIS (part of the Carabinieri took over the counter-terror role and brought the weapons and training to take down the bad guys.
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:05 PM (Ia/+0)
One reason that Bader-Meinhof Gang (German) and the Red Army Faction (Italy) made such a splash was that they often outgunned the cops trying to stop them. Keep in mind that most of the German Polizei and Italian Polizia were still carrying .32 ACP sidearms from the first half of the 20th Century (Walther PP in Germany, M1935s in Italy). The bad guys were armed with MP5s stolen from armories or AKs smuggled in with KGB help or from the black market. It would take a few years before GSG-9 and the GIS (part of the Carabinieri took over the counter-terror role and brought the weapons and training to take down the bad guys.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:23 PM (BCwQW)
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One thing I'll grant ... the cars back then were so much better. Just look at that typical cruiser in Highway Patrol. That's a sweet looking ride.
Posted by: Hush Puppies at March 08, 2026 07:23 PM (OrWJC)
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Late, but well fed with Mama Red’s Beef Stroganoff!
No excuse, Sir!
No excuse, Sir!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM (GOpmI)
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I thought the Italians were the Red Brigades.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM (hJH5n)
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Hmm, guess everyone's getting ready for their Oscars watch parties. Me, I'm here but I got nothing.
Posted by: Oddbob
Must be some fancy parties as Oscars aren't until next week.
Posted by: Oddbob
Must be some fancy parties as Oscars aren't until next week.
Posted by: Tuna at March 08, 2026 07:28 PM (lJ0H4)
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Beef Stroganoff is wonderful.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:29 PM (bss/y)
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He also brought a historic piece that he can tell you more about but kind of amazing that something that old performed so well.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 08, 2026 07:22 PM (t/2Uw)
I brought a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless made in early 1922 based on the serial number. A century ago, this was a common choice for concealed carry. Without an exposed hammer to snag on clothing, this pistol can easily slip into a pocket. The mild .32 ACP round makes it easy to shoot one handed. Considering that the sights are rudimentary at best (but normal for the time period), it's surprisingly accurate. It's quite pointable. Disassembly is a bit complicated by today's standards, though.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 08, 2026 07:22 PM (t/2Uw)
I brought a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless made in early 1922 based on the serial number. A century ago, this was a common choice for concealed carry. Without an exposed hammer to snag on clothing, this pistol can easily slip into a pocket. The mild .32 ACP round makes it easy to shoot one handed. Considering that the sights are rudimentary at best (but normal for the time period), it's surprisingly accurate. It's quite pointable. Disassembly is a bit complicated by today's standards, though.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:32 PM (BCwQW)
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So, going thru the Old Man's gear, lots of big boxes, and lo...a 1903A3? Yep...needs a bit of cleaning. OK, a lot of cleaning...
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)
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I thought the Italians were the Red Brigades.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM (hJH5n)
You're right - I stand corrected.
Posted by: Cow Demon at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM (hJH5n)
You're right - I stand corrected.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (BCwQW)
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Late, but well fed with Mama Red’s Beef Stroganoff!
No excuse, Sir!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM
Evenin', Red. That sounds like a good meal.
No excuse, Sir!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:26 PM
Evenin', Red. That sounds like a good meal.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (Wnv9h)
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Hey, Scoobs!
Shot .45 ACP at the Action Bays yesterday.
Mixing threads, my FWP was having to stomp a path through 10” wet snow to get down to the 10 yard stake.
And today was 53 degrees!
Shot .45 ACP at the Action Bays yesterday.
Mixing threads, my FWP was having to stomp a path through 10” wet snow to get down to the 10 yard stake.
And today was 53 degrees!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:34 PM (GOpmI)
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guns!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:35 PM (xcxpd)
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405 is shut down for the next couple of weekends, making my range trips problematic. So no range time for once.
I have switched to my XD9 for EDC as the Don Hume holster I have for it is very comfortable. The leather squeaks but it's still better than Kydex for all day carry and I have around 30k rounds through this pistol. I trust it.
I have switched to my XD9 for EDC as the Don Hume holster I have for it is very comfortable. The leather squeaks but it's still better than Kydex for all day carry and I have around 30k rounds through this pistol. I trust it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM (xcxpd)
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No range report. Just looking at the weather and thinking that I will be at the range in another 2 weeks or so.
That fills me with the happy's. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:21 PM
Sounds good, Scoob. It's supposed to be 70 on Tuesday. Might try to get to the range.
That fills me with the happy's. :-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:21 PM
Sounds good, Scoob. It's supposed to be 70 on Tuesday. Might try to get to the range.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM (Wnv9h)
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Evenin', Red. That sounds like a good meal.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (Wnv9h)
Indeed it was, sir.
I’ve been working through large frame semi auto holsters and, I must admit, the gun belts are a little stretched out.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (Wnv9h)
Indeed it was, sir.
I’ve been working through large frame semi auto holsters and, I must admit, the gun belts are a little stretched out.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM (GOpmI)
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Indeed it was, sir.
I’ve been working through large frame semi auto holsters and, I must admit, the gun belts are a little stretched out.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM
*contemplates waistline*
Yeah...that's why I'm back in the gym.
*sigh*
I’ve been working through large frame semi auto holsters and, I must admit, the gun belts are a little stretched out.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM
*contemplates waistline*
Yeah...that's why I'm back in the gym.
*sigh*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:39 PM (Wnv9h)
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Beware of refinishing old Japanese rifles and wood in general. They used Japanese lacquer which is derived from their variant of the poison sumac tree. Sanding it or sometimes contact with it using lacquer strippers can cause dermatitis from the urushiol compound found in the lacquer. Contact dermatitis in the lungs is no bueno.
Other things to watch for on these is rechambering--common to rechamber 6.5 Japanese to wildcats, ditto for rechambering 7.7 Arisaka to 30.06. Sometimes this is not noted on the barrel or receiver.
US did up some rare Korean War vintage 30.06 rechambers of Arisaka 7.7 for S. Korean Army when the Norks invaded. Don't fire them regardless.
Another is that the safety back on the end of the bolt, if worn, can release the firing pin upon being jostled. The safety is designed to rotate but if the knob's internal surfaces are worn enough, it can slip if dropped or handled roughly.
FWIW, the 7.7 Arisaka is almost the spitting ballistic twin of the 303 British and both use .311 bullets.
Other things to watch for on these is rechambering--common to rechamber 6.5 Japanese to wildcats, ditto for rechambering 7.7 Arisaka to 30.06. Sometimes this is not noted on the barrel or receiver.
US did up some rare Korean War vintage 30.06 rechambers of Arisaka 7.7 for S. Korean Army when the Norks invaded. Don't fire them regardless.
Another is that the safety back on the end of the bolt, if worn, can release the firing pin upon being jostled. The safety is designed to rotate but if the knob's internal surfaces are worn enough, it can slip if dropped or handled roughly.
FWIW, the 7.7 Arisaka is almost the spitting ballistic twin of the 303 British and both use .311 bullets.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:39 PM (E4rtv)
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So, going thru the Old Man's gear, lots of big boxes, and lo...a 1903A3? Yep...needs a bit of cleaning. OK, a lot of cleaning...
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)
Do check the wood furniture to make sure there are no cracks or breakage. If it still has the original wood it came with from the factory, it might still be worth something on the collector's market. There should be a butt trap behind a door in the metal plate. See if there's anything inside the stock. Whig, assuming that the stocks are still OK, should furniture oil be used to help preserve the wood (presumably walnut)?
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)
Do check the wood furniture to make sure there are no cracks or breakage. If it still has the original wood it came with from the factory, it might still be worth something on the collector's market. There should be a butt trap behind a door in the metal plate. See if there's anything inside the stock. Whig, assuming that the stocks are still OK, should furniture oil be used to help preserve the wood (presumably walnut)?
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:39 PM (BCwQW)
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Howdy to all of you, my favorite parasocial relationships. I've finally bought my first new (instead of new-to-me) firearm and it's one of those Baretta owned hunting rifle subsidiaries.
I've heard grumblings about their customer service, but didn't realise they only seem to hire used car salesmen who were sacked for being too unethical for that industry. Like... WOW!!!!
Thanks for putting this space up every will, Weasel, and in praying for you lads with the shoulder surgeries, especially.
See you all at the range.
I've heard grumblings about their customer service, but didn't realise they only seem to hire used car salesmen who were sacked for being too unethical for that industry. Like... WOW!!!!
Thanks for putting this space up every will, Weasel, and in praying for you lads with the shoulder surgeries, especially.
See you all at the range.
Posted by: Nato at March 08, 2026 07:40 PM (MNFFT)
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A disturbed man bled to death after apparently cutting off his own penis and mutilating other parts of his body in the dead of night Saturday in downtown Los Angeles.
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (jrgJz)
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Hey, the movie 'Melania' just opened on Amazon Prime today.
It's Awesome! We saw it twice in the theater.
It's Awesome! We saw it twice in the theater.
Posted by: Jimmy Doolittle at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (pzuDF)
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17 Any .40 S&W shooters here? Grafs.com is closing out Browning brand, 165 grain FMJ, 100 round boxes for 24 cents per round.
The box says "Made in the USA" and per the internet (that infallible source of knowledge) it was made by Winchester.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 08, 2026 07:18 PM (QZzSm)
Sure, buy it. I'm not a .40 fan (I have two pistols in that caliber) but go for it. Winchester makes good ammo.
The box says "Made in the USA" and per the internet (that infallible source of knowledge) it was made by Winchester.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 08, 2026 07:18 PM (QZzSm)
Sure, buy it. I'm not a .40 fan (I have two pistols in that caliber) but go for it. Winchester makes good ammo.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (xcxpd)
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41 So, going thru the Old Man's gear, lots of big boxes, and lo...a 1903A3? Yep...needs a bit of cleaning. OK, a lot of cleaning...
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)
Do check the wood furniture to make sure there are no cracks or breakage. If it still has the original wood it came with from the factory, it might still be worth something on the collector's market. There should be a butt trap behind a door in the metal plate. See if there's anything inside the stock. Whig, assuming that the stocks are still OK, should furniture oil be used to help preserve the wood (presumably walnut)?
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:39 PM (BCwQW)
Balistol. If you can trust Othias
There's a nice sling, bayonet.... and a solid metal plate for one's shoulder. Well, this will be interesting...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 07:33 PM (XuXeR)
Do check the wood furniture to make sure there are no cracks or breakage. If it still has the original wood it came with from the factory, it might still be worth something on the collector's market. There should be a butt trap behind a door in the metal plate. See if there's anything inside the stock. Whig, assuming that the stocks are still OK, should furniture oil be used to help preserve the wood (presumably walnut)?
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 07:39 PM (BCwQW)
Balistol. If you can trust Othias
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:43 PM (xcxpd)
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I have switched to my XD9 for EDC as the Don Hume holster I have for it is very comfortable. The leather squeaks but it's still better than Kydex for all day carry and I have around 30k rounds through this pistol. I trust it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Springfield Mod 3 or Mod 4 of their XD 9s have cutouts for red dots now. I think you can also just buy the slide from Springfield Armory and retrofit your XD9 for it if you want. Call to check.
All XD Mods use the same original magazines for the first model XD9. Powder River and Springer Precision still make parts like enhanced triggers, etc. for the XD.
I was interested in these until I had my surgery scheduled and following up as don't even need or want a new firearm right now.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Springfield Mod 3 or Mod 4 of their XD 9s have cutouts for red dots now. I think you can also just buy the slide from Springfield Armory and retrofit your XD9 for it if you want. Call to check.
All XD Mods use the same original magazines for the first model XD9. Powder River and Springer Precision still make parts like enhanced triggers, etc. for the XD.
I was interested in these until I had my surgery scheduled and following up as don't even need or want a new firearm right now.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:43 PM (E4rtv)
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34 And today was 53 degrees!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026
Nice!!!
It got into the low 60's down here. Was tempted. ;-)
My plan is to hit the range on the 20th as I am taking that day off. Going to zero the rifle and make any adjustments needed on the rifle.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026
Nice!!!
It got into the low 60's down here. Was tempted. ;-)
My plan is to hit the range on the 20th as I am taking that day off. Going to zero the rifle and make any adjustments needed on the rifle.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:44 PM (QrtBZ)
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37 Sounds good, Scoob. It's supposed to be 70 on Tuesday. Might try to get to the range.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM
I know, it is the same forecast down here. Alas I will be working all week. No time for fun.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:37 PM
I know, it is the same forecast down here. Alas I will be working all week. No time for fun.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:47 PM (QrtBZ)
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47 I have switched to my XD9 for EDC as the Don Hume holster I have for it is very comfortable. The leather squeaks but it's still better than Kydex for all day carry and I have around 30k rounds through this pistol. I trust it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Springfield Mod 3 or Mod 4 of their XD 9s have cutouts for red dots now. I think you can also just buy the slide from Springfield Armory and retrofit your XD9 for it if you want. Call to check.
All XD Mods use the same original magazines for the first model XD9. Powder River and Springer Precision still make parts like enhanced triggers, etc. for the XD.
I was interested in these until I had my surgery scheduled and following up as don't even need or want a new firearm right now.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:43 PM (E4rtv)
I had one of my slides (I own...3 or so of the damn things) milled for a red dot years ago.
The magazines are so slick but its the chamber design that impresses me the most. The XD9 will chamber and fire anything. Like anything. It might be my most reliable gun. I had to swap recoil springs at 20k but that's it.
I hope you heal up man.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
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Springfield Mod 3 or Mod 4 of their XD 9s have cutouts for red dots now. I think you can also just buy the slide from Springfield Armory and retrofit your XD9 for it if you want. Call to check.
All XD Mods use the same original magazines for the first model XD9. Powder River and Springer Precision still make parts like enhanced triggers, etc. for the XD.
I was interested in these until I had my surgery scheduled and following up as don't even need or want a new firearm right now.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:43 PM (E4rtv)
I had one of my slides (I own...3 or so of the damn things) milled for a red dot years ago.
The magazines are so slick but its the chamber design that impresses me the most. The XD9 will chamber and fire anything. Like anything. It might be my most reliable gun. I had to swap recoil springs at 20k but that's it.
I hope you heal up man.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:47 PM (xcxpd)
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Sure, buy it. I'm not a .40 fan (I have two pistols in that caliber) but go for it. Winchester makes good ammo.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (xcxpd)
Oh, I bought some. Now I'm debating if I should buy more.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (xcxpd)
Oh, I bought some. Now I'm debating if I should buy more.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 08, 2026 07:48 PM (QZzSm)
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Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special I-hate-daylight-saving-time greeting to our host Weasel!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at March 08, 2026 07:48 PM (v23vE)
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I know, it is the same forecast down here. Alas I will be working all week. No time for fun.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:47 PM
I'm hoping for enough daylight after work. Could happen.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:47 PM
I'm hoping for enough daylight after work. Could happen.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:49 PM (Wnv9h)
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OT
Tousi is live right now.
Showed a clip, if I got this right, a Patriot malfunctioning and coming down way short. But no big bada boom. Costs extra for fail safe features.
Unlike Glocks, is gun, not safe.
Tousi is live right now.
Showed a clip, if I got this right, a Patriot malfunctioning and coming down way short. But no big bada boom. Costs extra for fail safe features.
Unlike Glocks, is gun, not safe.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:49 PM (/lPRQ)
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Whig, assuming that the stocks are still OK, should furniture oil be used to help preserve the wood (presumably walnut)?
Posted by: Ed L
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Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) or tung oil. Synthetic oils rot the wood, especially old wood and mineral oil (Ballistol) is not the best over linseed or tung. Mineral oil does not polymerize.
Before trying to fire it, I would dismount the stock (take off the bayonet bands, undo the two screws under the receiver and take the mag trigger guard off. Check for corrosion under the receiver which can happen. Next, apply the linseed/tung oil on the inside of the stock, several limited applications, especially tung oil, and use the natural heat of your fingers wearing gloves, to work the oil into the the wood. Make sure when you reassemble that there should be a fingernail size crack between the back tang of the receiver and the stock. If it is tight, this is where recoil can pop a chunk of wood out just behind where the bolt raceway begins.
And NO SANDING THE STOCK. It destroys markings and immediately devalues the rifle.
Posted by: Ed L
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Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) or tung oil. Synthetic oils rot the wood, especially old wood and mineral oil (Ballistol) is not the best over linseed or tung. Mineral oil does not polymerize.
Before trying to fire it, I would dismount the stock (take off the bayonet bands, undo the two screws under the receiver and take the mag trigger guard off. Check for corrosion under the receiver which can happen. Next, apply the linseed/tung oil on the inside of the stock, several limited applications, especially tung oil, and use the natural heat of your fingers wearing gloves, to work the oil into the the wood. Make sure when you reassemble that there should be a fingernail size crack between the back tang of the receiver and the stock. If it is tight, this is where recoil can pop a chunk of wood out just behind where the bolt raceway begins.
And NO SANDING THE STOCK. It destroys markings and immediately devalues the rifle.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:50 PM (E4rtv)
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53 I'm hoping for enough daylight after work. Could happen.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:49 PM
Fingers crossed.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 07:49 PM
Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:52 PM (QrtBZ)
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Nice review rhomboid!
Thanxs!
Thanxs!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 08, 2026 07:52 PM (2WIwB)
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FWIW, the 7.7 Arisaka is almost the spitting ballistic twin of the 303 British and both use .311 bullets.
Posted by: whig
Wasn't there some issues with whether Soviet 7.62 x 39 used .311 or .308 and accuracy issues when reloading and/or using American manufactured 7.62 x 39 rifles?
Haven't heard anything of that in years.
Posted by: whig
Wasn't there some issues with whether Soviet 7.62 x 39 used .311 or .308 and accuracy issues when reloading and/or using American manufactured 7.62 x 39 rifles?
Haven't heard anything of that in years.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:53 PM (/lPRQ)
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Not that I need to contribute any more to my holster box, but . . .
I’m carrying .45 a lot more often (easy conceal with NH clothing). My Safariland for the 1911 is just plain uncomfortable. The new holster for the G 21 is great, but large.
I bought a simple leather holster at (gasp) Walmart and have been trying it out with both. Simple design - two pieces of leather sewn together at the ends. The barrel and trigger guard slide between them. Yes, no protection for the barrel, but the trigger is covered and the gun angles forward nicely. Easy to sit with in the car.
Instead of having to belt up with different holsters, it just stays on my belt and I can choose which gun. Works with smaller autos as well.
Interesting.
I’m carrying .45 a lot more often (easy conceal with NH clothing). My Safariland for the 1911 is just plain uncomfortable. The new holster for the G 21 is great, but large.
I bought a simple leather holster at (gasp) Walmart and have been trying it out with both. Simple design - two pieces of leather sewn together at the ends. The barrel and trigger guard slide between them. Yes, no protection for the barrel, but the trigger is covered and the gun angles forward nicely. Easy to sit with in the car.
Instead of having to belt up with different holsters, it just stays on my belt and I can choose which gun. Works with smaller autos as well.
Interesting.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:53 PM (GOpmI)
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BLAM BLAM BLAM!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM
Our understanding from CBD is that you were more of a 9mm aficionado.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM
Our understanding from CBD is that you were more of a 9mm aficionado.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (0sNs1)
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This is a bit on woodworking but petroleum based oils tend to make the wood soggy and do not harden with age. So most furniture polish is not good on wood stocks. Instead, use a polymerizing oil like BLO (Boiled Linseed Oil) or Tung Oil. Tung oil is very thin and is built up by layers. BLO is a bit thicker and both oils do better with a bit of heat--even the heat generated by fingertip rubbing it into the surface is enough. As it dries, it leaves behind a polymerized finish as the oils are oxidized which acts as Mother Nature's sealant.
Ballistol which uses mineral oil is NOT a polymerizing oil as it oxidizes very little. Mineral oil won't help much other than make it shiny so not the best for stocks.
There are some exotic to US oils, like Birch oil that can also be used but pricey in the US. Military though preferred linseed oil and dunked stocks to soak them thoroughly. Be careful though disposing of linseed or tung oil soaked rags . They can be a fire hazard.
Ballistol which uses mineral oil is NOT a polymerizing oil as it oxidizes very little. Mineral oil won't help much other than make it shiny so not the best for stocks.
There are some exotic to US oils, like Birch oil that can also be used but pricey in the US. Military though preferred linseed oil and dunked stocks to soak them thoroughly. Be careful though disposing of linseed or tung oil soaked rags . They can be a fire hazard.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (E4rtv)
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My plan is to hit the range on the 20th as I am taking that day off. Going to zero the rifle and make any adjustments needed on the rifle.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:44 PM (QrtBZ
A full report is expected, Scoobs.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:44 PM (QrtBZ
A full report is expected, Scoobs.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:57 PM (GOpmI)
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According to TJM no one is watching the Oscars except those who are patting themselves on the back
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:16 PM
The Oscars still exist?
Posted by: Skip at March 08, 2026 07:16 PM
The Oscars still exist?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 08, 2026 07:58 PM (0sNs1)
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62 A full report is expected, Scoobs.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:57 PM
And it shall be given.
Have a good night all, shutting down early this evening.
Thanks Weasel!!!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:57 PM
And it shall be given.
Have a good night all, shutting down early this evening.
Thanks Weasel!!!
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at March 08, 2026 07:59 PM (QrtBZ)
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Weasel, have you been out to the All-Natural Organic Pine Tree Tax Shelter lately?
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 08:01 PM (GOpmI)
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Wasn't there some issues with whether Soviet 7.62 x 39 used .311 or .308 and accuracy issues when reloading and/or using American manufactured 7.62 x 39 rifles?
Haven't heard anything of that in years.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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That was Bill Ruger's Mini Thirty. Bill tried to make his Mini-14 upsized into a .308 but the design was flawed and never put out. But the design was reused for the Mini Thirty with 7.62x39 barrels with 308 bores and at the time before the Wall came down, the few US reloads for this round used 308 bullets (winchester for example).
The actual spec for the AK round is .3105 more or less in diameter. But that has a tendency to wander like the Brit 303s of WWI vintage. Some are tighter and some are looser bores.
Haven't heard anything of that in years.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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That was Bill Ruger's Mini Thirty. Bill tried to make his Mini-14 upsized into a .308 but the design was flawed and never put out. But the design was reused for the Mini Thirty with 7.62x39 barrels with 308 bores and at the time before the Wall came down, the few US reloads for this round used 308 bullets (winchester for example).
The actual spec for the AK round is .3105 more or less in diameter. But that has a tendency to wander like the Brit 303s of WWI vintage. Some are tighter and some are looser bores.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:02 PM (E4rtv)
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Huh. Not first, then … ?
Posted by: Dr_No at March 08, 2026 08:04 PM (ayRl+)
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Instead of having to belt up with different holsters, it just stays on my belt and I can choose which gun. Works with smaller autos as well.
Interesting.
Posted by: RI Red
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Cheap enough holster but they do work well if you don't care if the slide is exposed. Good reminder to people. Retention is the main issue as the friction is not that great to hold the firearm so not a fantastic self defense holster. Holsters ideally should keep the firearm in if you happen to go down on your ass, fall, etc.
Interesting.
Posted by: RI Red
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Cheap enough holster but they do work well if you don't care if the slide is exposed. Good reminder to people. Retention is the main issue as the friction is not that great to hold the firearm so not a fantastic self defense holster. Holsters ideally should keep the firearm in if you happen to go down on your ass, fall, etc.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:05 PM (E4rtv)
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Howdy, Weasel and greetings magazined Morons!
Been a productive day. Went to Mass, came home and put new rear brake pads on Mrs. MKCs car, had sufficient daylight left to go to the range and put a few mags of 9mm through my Ruger carbine and MR-920. Neither the paper targets nor the marauder depicted thereon survived my assault. Gave my pickup a long overdue bath on the way home. Sitting on my front porch reading the gun thread now, and wishing I hadn't given up cigars for Lent....
Been a productive day. Went to Mass, came home and put new rear brake pads on Mrs. MKCs car, had sufficient daylight left to go to the range and put a few mags of 9mm through my Ruger carbine and MR-920. Neither the paper targets nor the marauder depicted thereon survived my assault. Gave my pickup a long overdue bath on the way home. Sitting on my front porch reading the gun thread now, and wishing I hadn't given up cigars for Lent....
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 08, 2026 08:07 PM (DIY2E)
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That was Bill Ruger's Mini Thirty. Bill tried to make his Mini-14 upsized into a .308 but the design was flawed and never put out. But the design was reused for the Mini Thirty with 7.62x39 barrels with 308 bores and at the time before the Wall came down, the few US reloads for this round used 308 bullets (winchester for example).
The actual spec for the AK round is .3105 more or less in diameter. But that has a tendency to wander like the Brit 303s of WWI vintage. Some are tighter and some are looser bores.
Posted by: whig
So where are we at today?
Is the Mini Thirty still .308, and everybody else .311 ?
The actual spec for the AK round is .3105 more or less in diameter. But that has a tendency to wander like the Brit 303s of WWI vintage. Some are tighter and some are looser bores.
Posted by: whig
So where are we at today?
Is the Mini Thirty still .308, and everybody else .311 ?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 08:08 PM (/lPRQ)
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BLAM BLAM BLAM!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM
Our understanding from CBD is that you were more of a 9mm aficionado.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (0sNs1
***
*backs slowly away *
*dons flak vest and helmet *
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 07:13 PM
Our understanding from CBD is that you were more of a 9mm aficionado.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (0sNs1
***
*backs slowly away *
*dons flak vest and helmet *
Posted by: Diogenes at March 08, 2026 08:08 PM (2WIwB)
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I'm a fan of the Tisas brand of Turkish clone pistols. I was concerned when I saw the supply of them starting to dwindle, and the prices going up. Was this the end? Had international events finally caught up with them?
Turns out they have only changed importers. The new company is tisasarmsusa.com and they have a new website up.
While perusing the new site, I spotted the "Zigana" series, to be offered in 9x19 and 7.62x25. It appears to be an updated version of the Tokarev TT-30. I was not expecting that.
Turns out they have only changed importers. The new company is tisasarmsusa.com and they have a new website up.
While perusing the new site, I spotted the "Zigana" series, to be offered in 9x19 and 7.62x25. It appears to be an updated version of the Tokarev TT-30. I was not expecting that.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 08, 2026 08:08 PM (QZzSm)
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If you do have a greasy stock, from cosmolene, several tricks depending on where you live. One is the double bag it in trash bags and leave it in a car on a sunny day. The cosmolene heats up and drips downward from the stock. Another is to use whiting and some sort of solvent, usually acetone. You can substitute baking soda for the actual whiting. It absorbs the oil as it comes out of the stock so it doesn't make as much of a mess. Some use an old hair dryer to heat portions of the stock to get old cosmolene to rise to the wood surface for disposal.
Occasionally, someone has put a poly coat or french polish finish which uses shellac on an old military surplus stock. The french polish finish can be revived but poly coat on old military stocks is not the best as unless all the trapped oil was removed when refinished, it will be patchy and dull. Best to remove it.
Occasionally, someone has put a poly coat or french polish finish which uses shellac on an old military surplus stock. The french polish finish can be revived but poly coat on old military stocks is not the best as unless all the trapped oil was removed when refinished, it will be patchy and dull. Best to remove it.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:11 PM (E4rtv)
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Do check the wood furniture to make sure there are no cracks or breakage. If it still has the original wood it came with from the factory, it might still be worth something on the collector's market. There should be a butt trap behind a door in the metal plate"
At first glance it looks original (yes, I've disassembled these before) and in very good condition. I'll check it out further as time allows... I'm jazzed about the bayonet... it's in excellent shape, along with the sling (which will get cleaned and oiled)
At first glance it looks original (yes, I've disassembled these before) and in very good condition. I'll check it out further as time allows... I'm jazzed about the bayonet... it's in excellent shape, along with the sling (which will get cleaned and oiled)
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:11 PM (XuXeR)
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Be careful though disposing of linseed or tung oil soaked rags . They can be a fire hazard.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (E4rtv)
I had to set up the Marine and Navy honor guard units with 55 gallon hazmat drums because those guys use linseed oil rags to polish the wood on their M1s (USMC) or M1903 Springfields (USN). It's scary how much of that stuff those guys have.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (E4rtv)
I had to set up the Marine and Navy honor guard units with 55 gallon hazmat drums because those guys use linseed oil rags to polish the wood on their M1s (USMC) or M1903 Springfields (USN). It's scary how much of that stuff those guys have.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 08:11 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:13 PM (XuXeR)
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With the $0 tax, is there any reason to still use an NFA trust if you're only going to ever own suppressors and/or SBRs?
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:13 PM (Fs0KI)
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Check for corrosion under the receiver which can happen"
Indeed. That was the case on my other one. Well cared for and all that, so quite surprised to find some surface gunk there. Cleaned up nicely, tho.
Indeed. That was the case on my other one. Well cared for and all that, so quite surprised to find some surface gunk there. Cleaned up nicely, tho.
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:16 PM (XuXeR)
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So where are we at today?
Is the Mini Thirty still .308, and everybody else .311 ?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
IIRC, everyone else is the std. .3105 more or less. I think the newer Mini Thirty's went to that as I don't think you can even buy 308 bullets in 7.62x39 ammo anymore. Pretty much all std now.
The odd 308 commercial loads were because there was not any demand for a Sov Bloc cartridge and not many firearms that could actually shoot them other than war trophies prior to the Wall coming down.
So commercial ammo makers simply used the 308 bullets that they already had rather than doing special lots of slow selling .3105 in 123 gr. Some of the US commercial loaded 303 British ammo for a time used .308 bullets and even today, 6.5 Carcano is almost never a true .268 bullet but a .264 (true 6.5) bullet.
I might have a box of 7.62x39 using 308 sized bullets from Winchester which dates from the late 70's or early 80's. FIL bought a Mini Thirty with the 308 bore about then for deer hunting and then rarely shot it.
Is the Mini Thirty still .308, and everybody else .311 ?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
IIRC, everyone else is the std. .3105 more or less. I think the newer Mini Thirty's went to that as I don't think you can even buy 308 bullets in 7.62x39 ammo anymore. Pretty much all std now.
The odd 308 commercial loads were because there was not any demand for a Sov Bloc cartridge and not many firearms that could actually shoot them other than war trophies prior to the Wall coming down.
So commercial ammo makers simply used the 308 bullets that they already had rather than doing special lots of slow selling .3105 in 123 gr. Some of the US commercial loaded 303 British ammo for a time used .308 bullets and even today, 6.5 Carcano is almost never a true .268 bullet but a .264 (true 6.5) bullet.
I might have a box of 7.62x39 using 308 sized bullets from Winchester which dates from the late 70's or early 80's. FIL bought a Mini Thirty with the 308 bore about then for deer hunting and then rarely shot it.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:17 PM (E4rtv)
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disembowls*
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:17 PM (bss/y)
"Disembowels"
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:17 PM (bss/y)
"Disembowels"
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:17 PM (LO8SR)
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>> Don’t forget those guys had a state sponsor: the GDR.
As do many of the current factions in the US. They are being financially back by our enemies, get training materials from them, and some of the more sophisticated groups get arms. Not just your everyday AR or AK. We are assuming more sophisticated arms like RPG’s, RPK’s, PKM’s and even RGN,s. That’s not just me saying it. It’s a host of intel agencies and it has been communicated to the JTTF, etc. So in every potential engagement, we need to assume the OPFOR, has that baseline level of capability.
As do many of the current factions in the US. They are being financially back by our enemies, get training materials from them, and some of the more sophisticated groups get arms. Not just your everyday AR or AK. We are assuming more sophisticated arms like RPG’s, RPK’s, PKM’s and even RGN,s. That’s not just me saying it. It’s a host of intel agencies and it has been communicated to the JTTF, etc. So in every potential engagement, we need to assume the OPFOR, has that baseline level of capability.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 08, 2026 08:19 PM (Py+sj)
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77 With the $0 tax, is there any reason to still use an NFA trust if you're only going to ever own suppressors and/or SBRs?
Posted by: Oddbob
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Yes. Easiest way to pass firearms to others upon death to the other trustees. Probate is a stone cold bitch in many places. Also useful if you are married to pass NFA items to a spouse to dispose of. If you die without her/him being named owner, it opens a can of worms as she/he would not be touch or handle the item legally if not listed as co owner in a Trust.
Posted by: Oddbob
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Yes. Easiest way to pass firearms to others upon death to the other trustees. Probate is a stone cold bitch in many places. Also useful if you are married to pass NFA items to a spouse to dispose of. If you die without her/him being named owner, it opens a can of worms as she/he would not be touch or handle the item legally if not listed as co owner in a Trust.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:19 PM (E4rtv)
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One day we will read-
Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the last before the sun goes supernova edition.
Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the last before the sun goes supernova edition.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 08:20 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:20 PM (XuXeR)
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I'm jazzed about the bayonet... it's in excellent shape, along with the sling (which will get cleaned and oiled)
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:11 PM (XuXeR)
Is it a leather sling? If so, it's probably an M1907 sling. These are tough to come by and are vulnerable to dry rot, mildew, and general decay after 60-100+ years. If you plan on shooting that rifle, you might be better served to leave the original at home and replace it with a modern replica for trips to the range. Original M1907s are worth several hundred by themselves.
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:11 PM (XuXeR)
Is it a leather sling? If so, it's probably an M1907 sling. These are tough to come by and are vulnerable to dry rot, mildew, and general decay after 60-100+ years. If you plan on shooting that rifle, you might be better served to leave the original at home and replace it with a modern replica for trips to the range. Original M1907s are worth several hundred by themselves.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 08:20 PM (BCwQW)
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How to safely unload?
Blam, blam, blam, ...
In a safe direction of course.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:02 PM (/lPRQ)
Into the discharge barrel, where if it actually does go blam, you're immediately outed as an idiot
Blam, blam, blam, ...
In a safe direction of course.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:02 PM (/lPRQ)
Into the discharge barrel, where if it actually does go blam, you're immediately outed as an idiot
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:21 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Bolt Carrier Lube ?
Lucas Red 'N Tacky because it slides.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:15 PM (/lPRQ)
Are we having fun with this still?
Lucas Red 'N Tacky because it slides.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 07:15 PM (/lPRQ)
Are we having fun with this still?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:22 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Indeed. That was the case on my other one. Well cared for and all that, so quite surprised to find some surface gunk there. Cleaned up nicely, tho.
Posted by: man
Overoiling actions with gun oil can result in mushy wood around the magazine and trigger area that can deteriorate under recoil. And that can sometimes lead to moisture being trapped too between the stock inletting and the metal which can start metal corrosion or even mold/mildew of the stock.
I've rebuilt a fair number of milsurp bolt actions and what lurks below the stock line, especially for certain areas like Latin America, can have a receiver look fine on top but severely pitted underneath. Carried a lot and shot little near oceans can have that effect.
Posted by: man
Overoiling actions with gun oil can result in mushy wood around the magazine and trigger area that can deteriorate under recoil. And that can sometimes lead to moisture being trapped too between the stock inletting and the metal which can start metal corrosion or even mold/mildew of the stock.
I've rebuilt a fair number of milsurp bolt actions and what lurks below the stock line, especially for certain areas like Latin America, can have a receiver look fine on top but severely pitted underneath. Carried a lot and shot little near oceans can have that effect.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:22 PM (E4rtv)
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Is it a leather sling? Yep. Beautiful hardware on it, too.
As I already have one that's in good working order, I'll probably refrain from firing it...
As I already have one that's in good working order, I'll probably refrain from firing it...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:23 PM (XuXeR)
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85 I'm jazzed about the bayonet... it's in excellent shape, along with the sling (which will get cleaned and oiled)
Posted by: man
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Beware of neatsfoot oil on slings, it can superficially fix the leather but it softens it where it can break.
Use some saddle soap first and Murphy's Wood Oil Soap is also a pretty good stock cleaner when used as directed. The glycerin in both is gentle on leather and wood.
Posted by: man
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Beware of neatsfoot oil on slings, it can superficially fix the leather but it softens it where it can break.
Use some saddle soap first and Murphy's Wood Oil Soap is also a pretty good stock cleaner when used as directed. The glycerin in both is gentle on leather and wood.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:25 PM (E4rtv)
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disembowls*
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:17 PM
Dsmvwls? t bsltly s wrd! W d t ll th tm.
*oh, come on brave. That is a word.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 07:17 PM
Dsmvwls? t bsltly s wrd! W d t ll th tm.
Posted by: The Welsh at March 08, 2026 08:25 PM (0sNs1)
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Sitting on my front porch reading the gun thread now, and wishing I hadn't given up cigars for Lent....
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 08, 2026 08:07 PM (DIY2E)
Should have given up arugula.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 08, 2026 08:07 PM (DIY2E)
Should have given up arugula.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 08:26 PM (snZF9)
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"Disembowels"
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:17 PM (LO8SR)
Good. It did not have a suggestion, so I assumed it was wrong.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:17 PM (LO8SR)
Good. It did not have a suggestion, so I assumed it was wrong.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 08, 2026 08:27 PM (bss/y)
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Be careful though disposing of linseed or tung oil soaked rags . They can be a fire hazard.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (E4rtv)
Carefully pile them up in a used up kitty litter container, so the flames will melt the box and act as a smelly fire alarm.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 07:55 PM (E4rtv)
Carefully pile them up in a used up kitty litter container, so the flames will melt the box and act as a smelly fire alarm.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:28 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Weasel, is WW's leg mending nicely?
(You might consider charging your batteries on the kitchen counter while she's less-likely to chase you around with a frying pan. Just a thought.)
(You might consider charging your batteries on the kitchen counter while she's less-likely to chase you around with a frying pan. Just a thought.)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 08, 2026 08:29 PM (0sNs1)
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I had to set up the Marine and Navy honor guard units with 55 gallon hazmat drums because those guys use linseed oil rags to polish the wood on their M1s (USMC) or M1903 Springfields (USN). It's scary how much of that stuff those guys have.
Posted by: Ed L
Linseed and tung oil soaked rags can spontaneously combust. Remember when I said oxidizing oil to make a polymer coating. That is what happens with either have heat plus lack of air circulation--they oxidize the rags/paper to the point of heating it to combustion.
I like linseed, shellac, etc. as I do wood working which is how I got into fixing old stocks, then the actions to put them in. Cosmolene, however nasty, does not deteriorate the word fibers despite age as it has a lot of wax in it. You can spit polish a rifle using some wax with a natural oil about as much as you can shoes LOL.
Posted by: Ed L
Linseed and tung oil soaked rags can spontaneously combust. Remember when I said oxidizing oil to make a polymer coating. That is what happens with either have heat plus lack of air circulation--they oxidize the rags/paper to the point of heating it to combustion.
I like linseed, shellac, etc. as I do wood working which is how I got into fixing old stocks, then the actions to put them in. Cosmolene, however nasty, does not deteriorate the word fibers despite age as it has a lot of wax in it. You can spit polish a rifle using some wax with a natural oil about as much as you can shoes LOL.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:29 PM (E4rtv)
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Oddbob, can confirm what whig said re trusts.
When you pass, there is no court/probate involvement. The items automatically pass to your trust beneficiaries. Very private, great for guns.
NFA items may still have to be run through BATFE, but the whole tax stamp thing is in a state of flux.
Expect that the NFA will be soon examined as to constitutionality.
When you pass, there is no court/probate involvement. The items automatically pass to your trust beneficiaries. Very private, great for guns.
NFA items may still have to be run through BATFE, but the whole tax stamp thing is in a state of flux.
Expect that the NFA will be soon examined as to constitutionality.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 08:30 PM (j3Hkw)
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Carefully pile them up in a used up kitty litter container, so the flames will melt the box and act as a smelly fire alarm.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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LOL. I use water dousing, venting in an open area, and afterwards keeping the rags in a steel outdoor fireplace. Your way is funnier.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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LOL. I use water dousing, venting in an open area, and afterwards keeping the rags in a steel outdoor fireplace. Your way is funnier.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:30 PM (E4rtv)
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I bought a simple leather holster at (gasp) Walmart and have been trying it out with both. Simple design - two pieces of leather sewn together at the ends. The barrel and trigger guard slide between them. Yes, no protection for the barrel, but the trigger is covered and the gun angles forward nicely. Easy to sit with in the car.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:53 PM (GOpmI)
"Yaqui" is that design. It is versatile, but (as you said) no protection from the elements for much of the gun. And no way to adapt it to IWB, since you'd just be sticking that big hunk of metal down in your skivvies.
Also, since the slide/barrel isn't already inside the leather, it's possible to snag the front sight when you try to draw.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 07:53 PM (GOpmI)
"Yaqui" is that design. It is versatile, but (as you said) no protection from the elements for much of the gun. And no way to adapt it to IWB, since you'd just be sticking that big hunk of metal down in your skivvies.
Also, since the slide/barrel isn't already inside the leather, it's possible to snag the front sight when you try to draw.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:32 PM (LO8SR)
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For those of you with valued heirloom firearms that won't be shot, Renaissance Wax is what museums use and it can be used on metal and stocks. I think the wax is mineral oil based but it can and does offer excellent protection from fingerprints, etc.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:33 PM (E4rtv)
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Should have given up arugula.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 08:26 PM (snZF9)
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Lol - no shit!
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 08:26 PM (snZF9)
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Lol - no shit!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (DIY2E)
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Also, since the slide/barrel isn't already inside the leather, it's possible to snag the front sight when you try to draw.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:32 PM (LO8SR)
Yes, definitely some impediments. I’m going to work on my draw with various handguns and see how it works in practice.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:32 PM (LO8SR)
Yes, definitely some impediments. I’m going to work on my draw with various handguns and see how it works in practice.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (j3Hkw)
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But seriously, I've got an issue that started out funny but has ended up being well, an issue.
That is, we've all long joked that nobody ever sells a gun, you just buy a bigger safe, but after years of questionable purchases and fun guns that become safe slags (not good enough to be called queens, but not used anymore either), what to do with about half of a collection I don't care about anymore.
There is the low but more than zero chance that any gun sold could end up in unsavory hands, and the low returns make the risk/reward ratio tilt towards just keeping them, but I also don't want to burden anyone else with having to get rid of them after I'm gone.
So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
That is, we've all long joked that nobody ever sells a gun, you just buy a bigger safe, but after years of questionable purchases and fun guns that become safe slags (not good enough to be called queens, but not used anymore either), what to do with about half of a collection I don't care about anymore.
There is the low but more than zero chance that any gun sold could end up in unsavory hands, and the low returns make the risk/reward ratio tilt towards just keeping them, but I also don't want to burden anyone else with having to get rid of them after I'm gone.
So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Carefully pile them up in a used up kitty litter container, so the flames will melt the box and act as a smelly fire alarm.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
This sound suspiciously like the voice of experience.
and the handle will help you throw the flaming box far into your yard.
This sound suspiciously like the voice of experience.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Fs0KI)
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Be careful though disposing of linseed or tung oil soaked rags . They can be a fire hazard.
Posted by: whig
Surest way to safely dispose is burn them in a small metal can (trashcan). If you cannot do that just bundle them up and put out in neighbors trash after they go to bed.
Yes, they do self-combust at times.
Proper storage of rags is in a combustion proof metal can. Grainger surely has them.
Posted by: whig
Surest way to safely dispose is burn them in a small metal can (trashcan). If you cannot do that just bundle them up and put out in neighbors trash after they go to bed.
Yes, they do self-combust at times.
Proper storage of rags is in a combustion proof metal can. Grainger surely has them.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 08:37 PM (/lPRQ)
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RI Red, how is it your nic and the description of Weasel's OTF keep growing in length? Curios minds just wondering....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 08:37 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Need some range training advice from The Horde.
I thought "flinch" meant anticipating the boom, and tightening up.
WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
One thought, was to just shoot the .22 for a month, so my brain believes gun barrels do nothing after the shot.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
P.S. When I thought about shooting today, it made me out of the blue think about pistol shooting with Jim SND. Really miss that guy.
I thought "flinch" meant anticipating the boom, and tightening up.
WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
One thought, was to just shoot the .22 for a month, so my brain believes gun barrels do nothing after the shot.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
P.S. When I thought about shooting today, it made me out of the blue think about pistol shooting with Jim SND. Really miss that guy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
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Testing 1 2 3
Posted by: IrishEi on old iPad at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (3ImbR)
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77 With the $0 tax, is there any reason to still use an NFA trust if you're only going to ever own suppressors and/or SBRs?
Posted by: Oddbob
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Yes. Easiest way to pass firearms to others upon death to the other trustees. Probate is a stone cold bitch in many places. Also useful if you are married to pass NFA items to a spouse to dispose of. If you die without her/him being named owner, it opens a can of worms as she/he would not be touch or handle the item legally if not listed as co owner in a Trust.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:19 PM (E4rtv)
Also, arguably, a trust might be the ONLY way to transfer some firearms in some states doing bans, as a trust isn't really a transfer at all - everyone on the trust is already an owner. But you'd best get it done before the ban, or the trust might not even be legal
Posted by: Oddbob
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Yes. Easiest way to pass firearms to others upon death to the other trustees. Probate is a stone cold bitch in many places. Also useful if you are married to pass NFA items to a spouse to dispose of. If you die without her/him being named owner, it opens a can of worms as she/he would not be touch or handle the item legally if not listed as co owner in a Trust.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:19 PM (E4rtv)
Also, arguably, a trust might be the ONLY way to transfer some firearms in some states doing bans, as a trust isn't really a transfer at all - everyone on the trust is already an owner. But you'd best get it done before the ban, or the trust might not even be legal
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:40 PM (LO8SR)
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Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
P.S. When I thought about shooting today, it made me out of the blue think about pistol shooting with Jim SND. Really miss that guy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
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A lot of dry firing. Depending on the slide design, the old std. was to put a dime or penny on top of the slide and dry fire without dislodging the penny or dime.
And yes, a flinch can include anticipating the recoil which can happen if you are also anxious about the next shot/sight alignment. If your hold is good, the pistol will return back to base station from recoil with the sights right back online.
P.S. When I thought about shooting today, it made me out of the blue think about pistol shooting with Jim SND. Really miss that guy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
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A lot of dry firing. Depending on the slide design, the old std. was to put a dime or penny on top of the slide and dry fire without dislodging the penny or dime.
And yes, a flinch can include anticipating the recoil which can happen if you are also anxious about the next shot/sight alignment. If your hold is good, the pistol will return back to base station from recoil with the sights right back online.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:41 PM (E4rtv)
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Need some range training advice from The Horde.
I thought "flinch" meant anticipating the boom, and tightening up.
WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
***************
According to Weasel, when I had the same problem, the advice was "just don't do that."
I thought "flinch" meant anticipating the boom, and tightening up.
WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
***************
According to Weasel, when I had the same problem, the advice was "just don't do that."
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 08:41 PM (IQ6Gq)
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my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
Look for a video from (IIRC) Silverado Shooting Academy. Weasel linked it once here a few years ago. They explain the phenomenon and prescribe a method of overcoming it which is basically be aware of it and when you catch yourself doing it, stop.
How do I train away from that?
Look for a video from (IIRC) Silverado Shooting Academy. Weasel linked it once here a few years ago. They explain the phenomenon and prescribe a method of overcoming it which is basically be aware of it and when you catch yourself doing it, stop.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:42 PM (Fs0KI)
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Also, arguably, a trust might be the ONLY way to transfer some firearms in some states doing bans, as a trust isn't really a transfer at all - everyone on the trust is already an owner. But you'd best get it done before the ban, or the trust might not even be legal
Posted by: GWB
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Yep. And that is why if you have trustees in multiple states, get a good experienced firearms trust lawyer to draw up the trust. Due diligence would include figuring out the status of ownership for items in each state.
Posted by: GWB
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Yep. And that is why if you have trustees in multiple states, get a good experienced firearms trust lawyer to draw up the trust. Due diligence would include figuring out the status of ownership for items in each state.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:42 PM (E4rtv)
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RI Red, how is it your nic and the description of Weasel's OTF keep growing in length? Curios minds just wondering....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 08:37 PM (IQ6Gq)
Grateful, both of us being retired, I suspect that there is a lot of time on our hands.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 08:37 PM (IQ6Gq)
Grateful, both of us being retired, I suspect that there is a lot of time on our hands.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 08:43 PM (j3Hkw)
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So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?"
Yes. Mentioned last fall on this very gub page...
Had a half dozen odds and ends, nothing special (yeah, I checked)
Most shops were meh, but Collectors Firearms in Houston offered about 2/3 of "retail". Left with cashiers check in hand...
Yes. Mentioned last fall on this very gub page...
Had a half dozen odds and ends, nothing special (yeah, I checked)
Most shops were meh, but Collectors Firearms in Houston offered about 2/3 of "retail". Left with cashiers check in hand...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:43 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 08, 2026 08:43 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:44 PM (XuXeR)
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Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea! I am late to the party - reasons not excuses!
Did not get to the range today and I believe it is now on my permanent record.
Did not get to the range today and I believe it is now on my permanent record.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 08:46 PM (NlEaG)
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One thought, was to just shoot the .22 for a month, so my brain believes gun barrels do nothing after the shot.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Also do dry-fire. Do it slow and deliberate. Watch for all the little tidbits: tensing fingers, barrel movement, shifting grip. Add the penny/dime drill, too.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Also do dry-fire. Do it slow and deliberate. Watch for all the little tidbits: tensing fingers, barrel movement, shifting grip. Add the penny/dime drill, too.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 08:47 PM (LO8SR)
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According to Weasel, when I had the same problem, the advice was "just don't do that."
Sounds like the Bob Newhart professional advice - "stop it"
Sounds like the Bob Newhart professional advice - "stop it"
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:48 PM (XuXeR)
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So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
If you're willing to roll the dice w/ an auction, Rock Island Auctions and Morphy's are two of the better-known names in the business.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
If you're willing to roll the dice w/ an auction, Rock Island Auctions and Morphy's are two of the better-known names in the business.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 08:48 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 08:48 PM (NlEaG)
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This sound suspiciously like the voice of experience.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Fs0KI)
Nope, just humor based on what I know and 30 years of working in a shop with solvents and such.
I did see one of those little red metal cans with the spring loaded top launched into the yard smoking like mad, so there's that.
We all had a good laugh.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Fs0KI)
Nope, just humor based on what I know and 30 years of working in a shop with solvents and such.
I did see one of those little red metal cans with the spring loaded top launched into the yard smoking like mad, so there's that.
We all had a good laugh.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:48 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Here's the vid.
https://youtu.be/nYzheuJE47E
An important point of the correction method is that it must be done on a range with live ammo. Since the problem is your brain anticipating the recoil, if you're dry firing your brain is smart enough to know that there won't be any.
https://youtu.be/nYzheuJE47E
An important point of the correction method is that it must be done on a range with live ammo. Since the problem is your brain anticipating the recoil, if you're dry firing your brain is smart enough to know that there won't be any.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 08:48 PM (Fs0KI)
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Oh, and Pillage, firing a bunch of 22 LR on occasion to reset from bad habits is always a good thing to do. You can develop bad tendencies to cope with the greater recoil and noise from centerfire that a 22 LR stint can work right out.
FWIW, I am also not a fan of high speed low drag tactics like trying to ride the link for faster reset of triggers. That is not a combat technique but rather a competition. Same with some weird reloading where you do complicated maneuvers trying to retain the mag in one hand while drawing a new mag.
KISS is the rule for combat. Simplified universal grip, simplified universal trigger pull according to Weasel san, and simplified reloading techniques.
By going universal and simplified, you give up a tiny bit of efficiency etc. in tailoring a particular firearm for the utmost accuracy but it does mean your technique is easy to carry forward to many different pistols including revolvers.
If you have only one gun and want to maximize then go ahead. Which is what the saying is, beware of a man with one gun as he should known quite well how to use it.
FWIW, I am also not a fan of high speed low drag tactics like trying to ride the link for faster reset of triggers. That is not a combat technique but rather a competition. Same with some weird reloading where you do complicated maneuvers trying to retain the mag in one hand while drawing a new mag.
KISS is the rule for combat. Simplified universal grip, simplified universal trigger pull according to Weasel san, and simplified reloading techniques.
By going universal and simplified, you give up a tiny bit of efficiency etc. in tailoring a particular firearm for the utmost accuracy but it does mean your technique is easy to carry forward to many different pistols including revolvers.
If you have only one gun and want to maximize then go ahead. Which is what the saying is, beware of a man with one gun as he should known quite well how to use it.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:49 PM (E4rtv)
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Most shops were meh, but Collectors Firearms in Houston offered about 2/3 of "retail". Left with cashiers check in hand...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:43 PM (XuXeR)
That sounds pretty good. Except for the 1200 mile drive.
And none of them are collectible by any stretch.
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 08:43 PM (XuXeR)
That sounds pretty good. Except for the 1200 mile drive.
And none of them are collectible by any stretch.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:50 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Have you tried mixing in snap caps (or empty casings) with live rounds? If you're flinching, you should see it happening if a snap cap is in the chamber. Obviously, this is easier with a revolver.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Have you tried mixing in snap caps (or empty casings) with live rounds? If you're flinching, you should see it happening if a snap cap is in the chamber. Obviously, this is easier with a revolver.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 08:51 PM (BCwQW)
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if it's true about the REVEREND Jackson's family being upset with Dem ex-prez's political funeral orations they have just proven Joey correct about how smart he is.
if it's true about the REVEREND Jackson's family being upset with Dem ex-prez's political funeral orations they have just proven Joey correct about how smart he is.
Posted by: Auspex at March 08, 2026 08:52 PM (Y8DZL)
129
Ok, I'm back. My wife made pudding with vodka, chocolate booze and cool whip.
It is the tastiest thing she's ever made.
I can't eat this as often as I like.
It is the tastiest thing she's ever made.
I can't eat this as often as I like.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 08:52 PM (xcxpd)
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That sounds pretty good. Except for the 1200 mile drive.
And none of them are collectible by any stretch.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Sometimes local gun stores (LGS) offer consignment or even put your firearms on Gunbroker and handle the transfers, mailing, etc.
I think you can access gunbroker affiliated gun stores by zip code to see if any are around you and what services they may offer.
Cabelas used to buy used firearms but I dunno if Bass Pro messes with it anymore.
And none of them are collectible by any stretch.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Sometimes local gun stores (LGS) offer consignment or even put your firearms on Gunbroker and handle the transfers, mailing, etc.
I think you can access gunbroker affiliated gun stores by zip code to see if any are around you and what services they may offer.
Cabelas used to buy used firearms but I dunno if Bass Pro messes with it anymore.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:53 PM (E4rtv)
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125 Oh, and Pillage, firing a bunch of 22 LR on occasion to reset from bad habits is always a good thing to do. You can develop bad tendencies to cope with the greater recoil and noise from centerfire that a 22 LR stint can work right out.
FWIW, I am also not a fan of high speed low drag tactics like trying to ride the link for faster reset of triggers. That is not a combat technique but rather a competition. Same with some weird reloading where you do complicated maneuvers trying to retain the mag in one hand while drawing a new mag.
KISS is the rule for combat. Simplified universal grip, simplified universal trigger pull according to Weasel san, and simplified reloading techniques.
By going universal and simplified, you give up a tiny bit of efficiency etc. in tailoring a particular firearm for the utmost accuracy but it does mean your technique is easy to carry forward to many different pistols including revolvers.
If you have only one gun and want to maximize then go ahead. Which is what the saying is, beware of a man with one gun as he should known quite well how to use it.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:49 PM (E4rtv)
I'll second adding in .22 to any range day.
FWIW, I am also not a fan of high speed low drag tactics like trying to ride the link for faster reset of triggers. That is not a combat technique but rather a competition. Same with some weird reloading where you do complicated maneuvers trying to retain the mag in one hand while drawing a new mag.
KISS is the rule for combat. Simplified universal grip, simplified universal trigger pull according to Weasel san, and simplified reloading techniques.
By going universal and simplified, you give up a tiny bit of efficiency etc. in tailoring a particular firearm for the utmost accuracy but it does mean your technique is easy to carry forward to many different pistols including revolvers.
If you have only one gun and want to maximize then go ahead. Which is what the saying is, beware of a man with one gun as he should known quite well how to use it.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:49 PM (E4rtv)
I'll second adding in .22 to any range day.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 08:54 PM (xcxpd)
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Some of the laser training systems also pick up anticipating the recoil and you can see the effects visually as the front sight and laser mark bobs down after the trigger is pulled.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:55 PM (E4rtv)
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I will tentatively endorse riding the reset of your trigger though. Learning to go fast is probably useful in real life.
That said, train slow, because when adrenaline hits, you will go faster than you expect under stress. But your 'slow' training will scale up well. That's based on my IDPA training, not real life. Yet.
That said, train slow, because when adrenaline hits, you will go faster than you expect under stress. But your 'slow' training will scale up well. That's based on my IDPA training, not real life. Yet.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 08:55 PM (xcxpd)
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Cabelas used to buy used firearms but I dunno if Bass Pro messes with it anymore.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:53 PM (E4rtv)
I think selling to Cabela's would be akin to giving them away. I once watched one of their purchasers working on a very busy day in the Library of Guns.
Basically stealing back guns they just recently sold.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:53 PM (E4rtv)
I think selling to Cabela's would be akin to giving them away. I once watched one of their purchasers working on a very busy day in the Library of Guns.
Basically stealing back guns they just recently sold.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (Hx0tZ)
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I'll second adding in .22 to any range day.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
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I haven't seen in the thread about VA gun laws. I think that last week I gave an update and most of the big bads were stuck in committee. Well, one of them got through and its going to the Governor's desk. Expect it to be signed.
You may have seen people talk about it as an AR15 ban in Virginia. And some say it is a ban on transporting AR15s. Neither one is quite correct. The bill defines assault weapons pretty broadly, and then makes it unlawful to have them "on or about your person" in public places, to include roads and sidewalks.
The broad definition includes centerfire semi-auto rifles with a range of cosmetic features - a pistol grip, flash hider, etc. So your typical Mini-14 would be an assault weapons even though it is not a scary black rifle. Also included in the definition are centerfire semi-auto pistols with certain characteristics - essentially all the "large format" stuff. But also, a threaded barrel makes a pistol an assault weapon. So, yes, pretty broad.
The on or about your person part seems to have a well established "you have to be carrying it" meaning under the law, but if you are carrying it in a case, it is on or about your person.
TBC
You may have seen people talk about it as an AR15 ban in Virginia. And some say it is a ban on transporting AR15s. Neither one is quite correct. The bill defines assault weapons pretty broadly, and then makes it unlawful to have them "on or about your person" in public places, to include roads and sidewalks.
The broad definition includes centerfire semi-auto rifles with a range of cosmetic features - a pistol grip, flash hider, etc. So your typical Mini-14 would be an assault weapons even though it is not a scary black rifle. Also included in the definition are centerfire semi-auto pistols with certain characteristics - essentially all the "large format" stuff. But also, a threaded barrel makes a pistol an assault weapon. So, yes, pretty broad.
The on or about your person part seems to have a well established "you have to be carrying it" meaning under the law, but if you are carrying it in a case, it is on or about your person.
TBC
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 08:57 PM (NlEaG)
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WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
One thought, was to just shoot the .22 for a month, so my brain believes gun barrels do nothing after the shot.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
h 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Two (or three) things:
1. Dry fire, before every range session at least. It will help.
2. Shoot .22 before and after your main pistol drills
3. Pull THROUGH, keep your sights on target and pull all the way back and keep your finger back. Do this slow and steady. Then try it with a shot timer.
WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?
One thought, was to just shoot the .22 for a month, so my brain believes gun barrels do nothing after the shot.
Any better advice from the experts for specific drills?
h 08, 2026 08:38 PM (HlyYF)
Two (or three) things:
1. Dry fire, before every range session at least. It will help.
2. Shoot .22 before and after your main pistol drills
3. Pull THROUGH, keep your sights on target and pull all the way back and keep your finger back. Do this slow and steady. Then try it with a shot timer.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 08:58 PM (xcxpd)
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I think selling to Cabela's would be akin to giving them away. I once watched one of their purchasers working on a very busy day in the Library of Guns.
Basically stealing back guns they just recently sold.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
That often happens. They used to pay about 50 percent of what they would sell it for. Then again, brand new firearms, often just like cars, take a big hit from being fired--especially true on long arms.
Too many people buy up something for hunting season and then want to get rid of it after. See that in pawn shops as well. Spike in sales for hunting rifles and shotguns before hunting season, and a lot of them being back on the shelves after the season ends.
Basically stealing back guns they just recently sold.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
That often happens. They used to pay about 50 percent of what they would sell it for. Then again, brand new firearms, often just like cars, take a big hit from being fired--especially true on long arms.
Too many people buy up something for hunting season and then want to get rid of it after. See that in pawn shops as well. Spike in sales for hunting rifles and shotguns before hunting season, and a lot of them being back on the shelves after the season ends.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:58 PM (E4rtv)
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Do you folks routinely clean or update your collections?
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:59 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Wait a minute. The Highway Patrol episode (spoiler alert) has a guy in a business suit with a bowtie, just casually walking around with a rifle and decides to go stalking a deer and shoot it?
Am I ignorant of how hunting in CA was in the 50s? Or is this just throwing out all the things like seasons, tags, and who the heck (that isn't a criminal) is going hunting in a bowtie? (Now I'll go back and finish the episode.)
Am I ignorant of how hunting in CA was in the 50s? Or is this just throwing out all the things like seasons, tags, and who the heck (that isn't a criminal) is going hunting in a bowtie? (Now I'll go back and finish the episode.)
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:00 PM (LO8SR)
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135 I'll second adding in .22 to any range day.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Mister moneybags with the .32 S&W Long supply....
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Mister moneybags with the .32 S&W Long supply....
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:03 PM (xcxpd)
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What concerns me a lot about this Virginia bill is that laws can often incorporate by reference - while there are other laws that define assault weapons in VA, this one is broader and other laws can be written that reference this definition without spelling it out.
The definition is very similar though not exactly the same as the definition in the assault weapons ban bill which has been passed in both houses of the legislature but still remains to have some paperwork signed before it goes to the Governor's Desk. I expect that it will, and will be signed, but it has some holdup I do not know what it is.
The definition is very similar though not exactly the same as the definition in the assault weapons ban bill which has been passed in both houses of the legislature but still remains to have some paperwork signed before it goes to the Governor's Desk. I expect that it will, and will be signed, but it has some holdup I do not know what it is.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:03 PM (NlEaG)
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139 Do you folks routinely clean or update your collections?
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Yes, I routinely clean and/or inspect my collection. Most of which is now is in VCI bags (other than self defense firearms) using RIG grease on the metal including bores. Stocks get treated with tung or BLO when I can tell they are dry.
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Yes, I routinely clean and/or inspect my collection. Most of which is now is in VCI bags (other than self defense firearms) using RIG grease on the metal including bores. Stocks get treated with tung or BLO when I can tell they are dry.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:03 PM (E4rtv)
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Too many people buy up something for hunting season and then want to get rid of it after. See that in pawn shops as well. Spike in sales for hunting rifles and shotguns before hunting season, and a lot of them being back on the shelves after the season ends.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:58 PM (E4rtv)
It's understandable that the gun you thought looked great, felt good and had good reviews just didn't hunt well for you. How do you know before you're actually using it if you'll like it? Unlike with a car, they don't let you test drive it. (exceptions at some gun ranges with some popular pistols you can rent first).
The rest is a crapshoot.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:58 PM (E4rtv)
It's understandable that the gun you thought looked great, felt good and had good reviews just didn't hunt well for you. How do you know before you're actually using it if you'll like it? Unlike with a car, they don't let you test drive it. (exceptions at some gun ranges with some popular pistols you can rent first).
The rest is a crapshoot.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:04 PM (Hx0tZ)
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111 Need some range training advice from The Horde."
"WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?"
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If you have a revolver, load two or three chambers, various patterns, leave others empty. Spin cylinder so you don't know when you have a live round.
Concentrate on never letting sights move when you drop on an empty chamber.
This works pretty well.
"WB Geoff watched me shoot and said I was flinching by lowering the barrel as I was pulling the trigger, because my brain knew the barrel was going to go up after pulling the trigger.
How do I train away from that?"
-----
If you have a revolver, load two or three chambers, various patterns, leave others empty. Spin cylinder so you don't know when you have a live round.
Concentrate on never letting sights move when you drop on an empty chamber.
This works pretty well.
Posted by: Kazyol Durak at March 08, 2026 09:04 PM (bJI2s)
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Simplified universal grip, simplified universal trigger pull according to Weasel san, and simplified reloading techniques"
This cannot be overstated. My usual rotation is to fire .22, 9, then .45, using the same grip/position. Allows me to focus on other issues...
This cannot be overstated. My usual rotation is to fire .22, 9, then .45, using the same grip/position. Allows me to focus on other issues...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 09:04 PM (XuXeR)
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Do you folks routinely clean or update your collections?"
Yep. Everything gets a once over on a regular basis.
Yep. Everything gets a once over on a regular basis.
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 09:06 PM (XuXeR)
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Mister moneybags with the .32 S&W Long supply....
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
I got them because I can't reload 22 LR (well not easily anyway). The 22 LR drought in the last big crunch I never saw coming. 32 S&W brass lasts forever due to minimal pressure, just a tad of powder, and I have a bunch of Acme coated lead wadcutters to shoot.
Nifty old timey round that is pleasant and sedate. And more importantly, due to differences in spring strength in 22 LR revolvers and a 32 S&W to adjust for priming, the 32 S&W have much sweeter trigger pulls.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
I got them because I can't reload 22 LR (well not easily anyway). The 22 LR drought in the last big crunch I never saw coming. 32 S&W brass lasts forever due to minimal pressure, just a tad of powder, and I have a bunch of Acme coated lead wadcutters to shoot.
Nifty old timey round that is pleasant and sedate. And more importantly, due to differences in spring strength in 22 LR revolvers and a 32 S&W to adjust for priming, the 32 S&W have much sweeter trigger pulls.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:06 PM (E4rtv)
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I found that shooting the biggest booming pistol I have, S&W .357 magnum, makes me stop flinching. It’s a double action, hard pull, big boom. If you can discipline through that, you’re on your way.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 09:07 PM (A5RD0)
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This cannot be overstated. My usual rotation is to fire .22, 9, then .45, using the same grip/position. Allows me to focus on other issues...
Posted by: man
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Sounds like an excellent training plan to me. Reduce the variables to the ones you want to work on.
Posted by: man
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Sounds like an excellent training plan to me. Reduce the variables to the ones you want to work on.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)
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103 But seriously, I've got an issue that started out funny but has ended up being well, an issue.
That is, we've all long joked that nobody ever sells a gun, you just buy a bigger safe, but after years of questionable purchases and fun guns that become safe slags (not good enough to be called queens, but not used anymore either), what to do with about half of a collection I don't care about anymore.
There is the low but more than zero chance that any gun sold could end up in unsavory hands, and the low returns make the risk/reward ratio tilt towards just keeping them, but I also don't want to burden anyone else with having to get rid of them after I'm gone.
So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
I worry about that but WA makes selling guns a PITA. There are some shops in Everett I could use to sell my non-core firearms. But....it's a pain. So I have a ton of nieces and nephews who will get a windfall, I guess. I pity those who have to settle my estate, all the books and guns and stuff to go through...still, it might be like a treasure hunt for them!
That is, we've all long joked that nobody ever sells a gun, you just buy a bigger safe, but after years of questionable purchases and fun guns that become safe slags (not good enough to be called queens, but not used anymore either), what to do with about half of a collection I don't care about anymore.
There is the low but more than zero chance that any gun sold could end up in unsavory hands, and the low returns make the risk/reward ratio tilt towards just keeping them, but I also don't want to burden anyone else with having to get rid of them after I'm gone.
So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
I worry about that but WA makes selling guns a PITA. There are some shops in Everett I could use to sell my non-core firearms. But....it's a pain. So I have a ton of nieces and nephews who will get a windfall, I guess. I pity those who have to settle my estate, all the books and guns and stuff to go through...still, it might be like a treasure hunt for them!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
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I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:59 PM (Hx0tZ)
Have you thought about focusing on a theme or common thread for your collection? For example, I decided to focus on US military and US military surplus firearms a long time ago. That doesn't mean I won't buy something that doesn't fit that bill (as DMV MGC can attest). That focus is narrow enough to exclude a lot of other stuff. But it still gives me a decent amount of room to maneuver when choosing what to add to my collection.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:59 PM (Hx0tZ)
Have you thought about focusing on a theme or common thread for your collection? For example, I decided to focus on US military and US military surplus firearms a long time ago. That doesn't mean I won't buy something that doesn't fit that bill (as DMV MGC can attest). That focus is narrow enough to exclude a lot of other stuff. But it still gives me a decent amount of room to maneuver when choosing what to add to my collection.
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (BCwQW)
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Also - Brandon Herrera (big Guntuber) is now the Republican candidate for Congress in TX23. He primaried a RINOish guy - second run at it, the first time he lost by less than 1 point I think, and this time the incumbent had the, err, misfortune of the world finding out that he had an affair with a staffer (she too was married) and when her husband found out she killed herself by setting herself on fire. Brandon actually got more votes this time but not ovr 50%, and the RINO was pressured out of the race.
The big thing the Left is pushing now is that he shot some WWII Nazi guns he's a Nazi!
To which I say, well, I hope they haven't spent much time watching his youtube channel because, well, it isn't for the easily offended.
Chances are good he wins its R+ a lot district.
The big thing the Left is pushing now is that he shot some WWII Nazi guns he's a Nazi!
To which I say, well, I hope they haven't spent much time watching his youtube channel because, well, it isn't for the easily offended.
Chances are good he wins its R+ a lot district.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:10 PM (NlEaG)
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149 I found that shooting the biggest booming pistol I have, S&W .357 magnum, makes me stop flinching. It’s a double action, hard pull, big boom. If you can discipline through that, you’re on your way.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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I can see that.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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I can see that.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:10 PM (E4rtv)
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Do you folks routinely clean or update your collections?
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
As I get very close to my retirement date I have been thinking about building a CAT5 hurricane proof man-cave for 'stuff' with a breezeway to the main house. Not that I have much of anything but the wife controls 95% of the house.
I think regulating it to some arbitrary number wouldn't be such a bad idea because once you get to the maximum it has to be one in, one out.
That might focus the mind a little more when considering a purchase. What do I now have to get rid of?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
As I get very close to my retirement date I have been thinking about building a CAT5 hurricane proof man-cave for 'stuff' with a breezeway to the main house. Not that I have much of anything but the wife controls 95% of the house.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:11 PM (/lPRQ)
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Yes, I routinely clean and/or inspect my collection. Most of
which is now ...
Sorry, I meant thin the herd, not actually clean.
Unclear phrasing on my part.
I'm just at a point where I know I'm not going fire or use my
Bersa .380 and there's nothing wrong with it.
Mosin Nagant 91/30. I had my fun with its huge fireball
At least one of 3 tactical Mossberg 12 ga. How I ended up with 3 is a dumb story of helping out a guy who kept deciding he didn't like the gun he bought. Now they're my problem.
SKS with some not quite plastic stock that weighs 80 pounds.
Marlin 336 that was never hunted. Another fine gun but there's bolts I'd rather have.
As you can see, not valuable in the least but still taking up space, and made sense to me when purchased many moons ago.
which is now ...
Sorry, I meant thin the herd, not actually clean.
Unclear phrasing on my part.
I'm just at a point where I know I'm not going fire or use my
Bersa .380 and there's nothing wrong with it.
Mosin Nagant 91/30. I had my fun with its huge fireball
At least one of 3 tactical Mossberg 12 ga. How I ended up with 3 is a dumb story of helping out a guy who kept deciding he didn't like the gun he bought. Now they're my problem.
SKS with some not quite plastic stock that weighs 80 pounds.
Marlin 336 that was never hunted. Another fine gun but there's bolts I'd rather have.
As you can see, not valuable in the least but still taking up space, and made sense to me when purchased many moons ago.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:11 PM (Hx0tZ)
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CAT5 hurricane proof man-cave for 'stuff' with a breezeway to the main house. Not that I have much of anything but the wife controls 95% of the house.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:11 PM (/lPRQ)
sounds like at least some of that cave may actually have to be underground. Man cave, or bunker?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:11 PM (/lPRQ)
sounds like at least some of that cave may actually have to be underground. Man cave, or bunker?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:14 PM (Hx0tZ)
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As you can see, not valuable in the least but still taking up space, and made sense to me when purchased many moons ago.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
All of those should sell. Tactical shotguns do move and that might be good ones to consign. The 336, depending on whether Remlin or Marlin, is also saleable. Mosin, they are bringing decent money now from what they used to sell for and handguns always move ok especially the cheaper ones.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
All of those should sell. Tactical shotguns do move and that might be good ones to consign. The 336, depending on whether Remlin or Marlin, is also saleable. Mosin, they are bringing decent money now from what they used to sell for and handguns always move ok especially the cheaper ones.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:15 PM (E4rtv)
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The big thing the Left is pushing now is that he shot some WWII Nazi guns he's a Nazi!---
Cmon man! He's called the AK guy. If you're gonna call him a name, call him a Commie!
Oh wait, commies wouldn't think that a slur.
Nevermind
Cmon man! He's called the AK guy. If you're gonna call him a name, call him a Commie!
Oh wait, commies wouldn't think that a slur.
Nevermind
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:16 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Whig it's a Remlin. Funny name, and I forgot it until you reminded me.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:17 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 08:57 PM (NlEaG)
I also discovered this week that carrying a pistol concealed is (possibly) prohibited if it can be fitted with a silencer. And that's before the "assault weapon" law got signed.
We really need a Beat The Anti-Constitutional Legislators About The Head and Shoulders Day here.
I also discovered this week that carrying a pistol concealed is (possibly) prohibited if it can be fitted with a silencer. And that's before the "assault weapon" law got signed.
We really need a Beat The Anti-Constitutional Legislators About The Head and Shoulders Day here.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (tDZh/)
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It is close to 9:20 so I just want to tell Weasel san thanks for having us every Sunday in your virtual parlour even when other things are brewing in your life.
And thanks to the commenters, those that ask questions about firearms, and those that contribute to making this an island of calm in a world going nuts.
And thanks to the commenters, those that ask questions about firearms, and those that contribute to making this an island of calm in a world going nuts.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (E4rtv)
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FWIW, I limit myself to rifles and pistols in similar size groups - .22, 9mm and 5.56, .45 and 30...something. Makes stocking ammo easier.
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (XuXeR)
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Does anyone have an opinion on Armslist?
Cesspool or viable option?
Cesspool or viable option?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (Hx0tZ)
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160 Whig it's a Remlin. Funny name, and I forgot it until you reminded me.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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If it shoots okay, you will be able to sell it.
Dunno about Ruger's warranty coverage over Remlin issues if it doesn't though.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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If it shoots okay, you will be able to sell it.
Dunno about Ruger's warranty coverage over Remlin issues if it doesn't though.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (E4rtv)
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I also discovered this week that carrying a pistol concealed is (possibly) prohibited if it can be fitted with a silencer. And that's before the "assault weapon" law got signed.
...
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (tDZh/)
Under current law or the on or about one's person bill?
...
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (tDZh/)
Under current law or the on or about one's person bill?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:21 PM (NlEaG)
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164 Does anyone have an opinion on Armslist?
Cesspool or viable option?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (Hx0tZ)
I've used them, 2-3 times. No problems but that was 20 years ago.
Cesspool or viable option?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (Hx0tZ)
I've used them, 2-3 times. No problems but that was 20 years ago.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:22 PM (xcxpd)
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Well, night, y'all. Take care out there...
Posted by: man at March 08, 2026 09:22 PM (XuXeR)
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Also looks like 3d printing guns - as well as any sub 100% assembly - without a serial number - is against the law in a bill that has passed hte legislature and is headed to the Governor's desk.
The primary focus of the law LOOKS LIKE manufacturing them for sale, but it says no one can assemble them.
The primary focus of the law LOOKS LIKE manufacturing them for sale, but it says no one can assemble them.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:23 PM (NlEaG)
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Does anyone have an opinion on Armslist?
Cesspool or viable option?
Have not used that one. I have used Gunbroker as a buyer without any problem. Some years ago, I got ripped off by a seller (individual, not dealer) on Guns America and they were no help at all when I reported it to them.
Cesspool or viable option?
Have not used that one. I have used Gunbroker as a buyer without any problem. Some years ago, I got ripped off by a seller (individual, not dealer) on Guns America and they were no help at all when I reported it to them.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 08, 2026 09:23 PM (Fs0KI)
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I pity those who have to settle my estate, all the books and guns and stuff to go through...still, it might be like a treasure hunt for them!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (Hx0tZ)
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The big thing the Left is pushing now is that he shot some WWII Nazi guns he's a Nazi!
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:10 PM (NlEaG)
And that he owns a copy of Mein Kampf!
Also, they say, "Read banned books!" Ahem.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:10 PM (NlEaG)
And that he owns a copy of Mein Kampf!
Also, they say, "Read banned books!" Ahem.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (tDZh/)
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164 Does anyone have an opinion on Armslist?
Cesspool or viable option?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Depends on the state and the individuals you're dealing with. High Trust Low Crime state, you should be okay with precautions. High Crime, low trust state, not so much.
You may also find Outdoor Trader like listings which is similar to Armslist but broader to cover all outdoor items like boats, etc.
Right now, the used market is in a bit of a slump and dealers that had fat times under Biden are falling on leaner times today. Hunting season is waning too. Next late summer-early fall, the hunting market starts up again and if the economy is better, you might get higher prices.
Cesspool or viable option?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Depends on the state and the individuals you're dealing with. High Trust Low Crime state, you should be okay with precautions. High Crime, low trust state, not so much.
You may also find Outdoor Trader like listings which is similar to Armslist but broader to cover all outdoor items like boats, etc.
Right now, the used market is in a bit of a slump and dealers that had fat times under Biden are falling on leaner times today. Hunting season is waning too. Next late summer-early fall, the hunting market starts up again and if the economy is better, you might get higher prices.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (E4rtv)
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Almost 1930 here, and the sun is still up. Part of being on the western edge of the Mountain Time Zone. 'Twill be dark when I meet my survey friends for our monthly breakfast meeting at 0700.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 08, 2026 09:26 PM (0aYVJ)
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Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:18 PM (tDZh/)
Under current law or the on or about one's person bill?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:21 PM (NlEaG)
Current law.
Under current law or the on or about one's person bill?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:21 PM (NlEaG)
Current law.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:26 PM (tDZh/)
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Dunno about Ruger's warranty coverage over Remlin issues if it doesn't though.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (E4rtv)
Prolly send me an original LCP as recompense. LOL.
No. It works fine, just a little chunky/gritty in the action.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:19 PM (E4rtv)
Prolly send me an original LCP as recompense. LOL.
No. It works fine, just a little chunky/gritty in the action.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:26 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Looks like the paperwork is done on the VA assault weapons ban bill. And magazines over 15 rounds.
Has grandfather, but after July 1 2026, no go.
Has grandfather, but after July 1 2026, no go.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:27 PM (NlEaG)
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So, have any of youse guys sold off unwanted firearms, and how did you go about it?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
Hmm, sounds like english, I'm pretty sure its english, but the unwanted firearms thing sounds foreign. lol
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 08:36 PM (Hx0tZ)
Hmm, sounds like english, I'm pretty sure its english, but the unwanted firearms thing sounds foreign. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (snZF9)
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171 I pity those who have to settle my estate, all the books and guns and stuff to go through...still, it might be like a treasure hunt for them!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (Hx0tZ)
Act now
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (Hx0tZ)
Act now
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (xcxpd)
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Thanks for the advice guys, and for being a sounding board for me. Appreciate it.
Maybe I'll just buy a canoe.
Maybe I'll just buy a canoe.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (Hx0tZ)
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FWIW, I used Gunbroker quite a bit and only had one problem out of 100 or so transactions.
Auction Arms and its present configuration, once, and I received notice recently that they had data stolen. And Guns International are mainly dealers--most are ethical, a few are not.
In my area, folks have reported some issues with Armlist from purchasers that try to stall on payment to reduce the price, ghost sellers that want money up front, etc. I haven't personally dealt with them, just used to be a member of the local state 2A advocacy group and heard that from them.
Auction Arms and its present configuration, once, and I received notice recently that they had data stolen. And Guns International are mainly dealers--most are ethical, a few are not.
In my area, folks have reported some issues with Armlist from purchasers that try to stall on payment to reduce the price, ghost sellers that want money up front, etc. I haven't personally dealt with them, just used to be a member of the local state 2A advocacy group and heard that from them.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (E4rtv)
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Good night, y'all.
You are good folks.
You are good folks.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:29 PM (tDZh/)
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Prolly send me an original LCP as recompense. LOL.
No. It works fine, just a little chunky/gritty in the action.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Then working the lever should smooth it out. Easiest way outside of polishing and lapping parts.
No. It works fine, just a little chunky/gritty in the action.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
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Then working the lever should smooth it out. Easiest way outside of polishing and lapping parts.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:30 PM (E4rtv)
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Hmm, sounds like english, I'm pretty sure its english, but the unwanted firearms thing sounds foreign. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (snZF9)
See, that's how it starts. I felt that way for 20 years.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:28 PM (snZF9)
See, that's how it starts. I felt that way for 20 years.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:30 PM (Hx0tZ)
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Thanks for hosting, Weasel!
Posted by: Ed L at March 08, 2026 09:30 PM (BCwQW)
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I am tired and going to bed as well. Good night folks.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 09:30 PM (E4rtv)
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Looks like the paperwork is done on the VA assault weapons ban bill. And magazines over 15 rounds.
Has grandfather, but after July 1 2026, no go.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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And the burden of proof for mags over 15 rounds grandfathered will be demonstrated how? Cause I know the burden is on me, but seriously, you expect me to show you receipts of when I bought them?
Has grandfather, but after July 1 2026, no go.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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And the burden of proof for mags over 15 rounds grandfathered will be demonstrated how? Cause I know the burden is on me, but seriously, you expect me to show you receipts of when I bought them?
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:31 PM (xcxpd)
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'nite, Whig.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (Hx0tZ)
190
sounds like at least some of that cave may actually have to be underground. Man cave, or bunker?
Posted by: OneEyedJack
Water table is about 1-3 ft below surface level here so secret tunnels are out of the realm of possibility.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
Water table is about 1-3 ft below surface level here so secret tunnels are out of the realm of possibility.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (/lPRQ)
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And the burden of proof for mags over 15 rounds grandfathered will be demonstrated how? Cause I know the burden is on me, but seriously, you expect me to show you receipts of when I bought them?
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
You know they don't care, right?
I've got 3 months for my Florida ex-fil plan to take effect.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
You know they don't care, right?
I've got 3 months for my Florida ex-fil plan to take effect.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:34 PM (NlEaG)
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No shooting this weekend.
Truck blew its motor Wednesday night
Thursday evening test drives
Friday buy new truck
Saturday visit injured child
Have a great week everyone and thank you Weasel. Really enjoyed the videos
Truck blew its motor Wednesday night
Thursday evening test drives
Friday buy new truck
Saturday visit injured child
Have a great week everyone and thank you Weasel. Really enjoyed the videos
Posted by: Coelacanth at March 08, 2026 09:35 PM (vt7xw)
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I also discovered this week that carrying a pistol concealed is (possibly) prohibited if it can be fitted with a silencer. And that's before the "assault weapon" law got signed.
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"if it can be fitted with a silencer"?
Does that include IF it can be fitted with a threaded barrel, off the shelf, or custom?
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"if it can be fitted with a silencer"?
Does that include IF it can be fitted with a threaded barrel, off the shelf, or custom?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:35 PM (/lPRQ)
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I pity those who have to settle my estate, all the books and guns and stuff to go through...still, it might be like a treasure hunt for them!
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (Hx0tZ)
My brother's wife threatened to throw everything out. I said give me a few days and it will look like he never lived there. She says well thats my stuff too. I said ok, what will you do with it. She looks at me and says I'll throw it out. Soo..I had a little talk with dad concerning my brother's inheritance when my father passes. No heirlooms, no guitars, nothing. Nothing she can get her miserable fingers on.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:09 PM (xcxpd)
There are some who'd like that in my life, but if I precede my wife she's threatening to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:24 PM (Hx0tZ)
My brother's wife threatened to throw everything out. I said give me a few days and it will look like he never lived there. She says well thats my stuff too. I said ok, what will you do with it. She looks at me and says I'll throw it out. Soo..I had a little talk with dad concerning my brother's inheritance when my father passes. No heirlooms, no guitars, nothing. Nothing she can get her miserable fingers on.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:36 PM (snZF9)
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Water table is about 1-3 ft below surface level here so secret tunnels are out of the realm of possibility.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Wow! You could dig a hole and fish your yard!
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Wow! You could dig a hole and fish your yard!
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 08, 2026 09:37 PM (Hx0tZ)
196
My brother's wife threatened to throw everything out. I said give me a few days and it will look like he never lived there. She says well thats my stuff too. I said ok, what will you do with it. She looks at me and says I'll throw it out. Soo..I had a little talk with dad concerning my brother's inheritance when my father passes. No heirlooms, no guitars, nothing. Nothing she can get her miserable fingers on.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:36 PM (snZF9)
I've seen a number of losses lately and a friend dealing with his parent's estate. I am taking the time now to just get rid of stuff. I know I have no one interested in a legacy of anything.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:36 PM (snZF9)
I've seen a number of losses lately and a friend dealing with his parent's estate. I am taking the time now to just get rid of stuff. I know I have no one interested in a legacy of anything.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:38 PM (NlEaG)
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Wow! You could dig a hole and fish your yard!
Posted by: OneEyedJack
That is not uncommon.
Eventually the birds will seed if with fish.
Posted by: OneEyedJack
That is not uncommon.
Eventually the birds will seed if with fish.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:44 PM (/lPRQ)
198
Bowing out now, as well. Thanks, weasel!
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 08, 2026 09:45 PM (+EVjX)
199
My brother's wife threatened to throw everything out. I said give me a few days and it will look like he never lived there. She says well thats my stuff too. I said ok, what will you do with it. She looks at me and says I'll throw it out. Soo..I had a little talk with dad concerning my brother's inheritance when my father passes. No heirlooms, no guitars, nothing. Nothing she can get her miserable fingers on.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:36 PM (snZF9)
He needs to leave that bitch.
Easier said than done, I know
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 08, 2026 09:36 PM (snZF9)
He needs to leave that bitch.
Easier said than done, I know
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at March 08, 2026 09:47 PM (xcxpd)
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Water table is about 1-3 ft below surface level here so secret tunnels are out of the realm of possibility.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Shipping containers.
Insulate.
Bury above ground.
Add nice plants.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Shipping containers.
Insulate.
Bury above ground.
Add nice plants.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 08, 2026 09:48 PM (2WIwB)
201
I've downsized to a minimalist footprint. Took me several years.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 08, 2026 09:48 PM (2Ez/1)
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I've seen a number of losses lately and a friend dealing with his parent's estate. I am taking the time now to just get rid of stuff. I know I have no one interested in a legacy of anything.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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whoa, who are you? it's like I don't even know you....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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whoa, who are you? it's like I don't even know you....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:49 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Jeepers, Berserker.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 08, 2026 09:51 PM (A5RD0)
204
135 I'll second adding in .22 to any range day.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 09:52 PM (LHPAg)
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whoa, who are you? it's like I don't even know you....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:49 PM (IQ6Gq)
I didn't say I stopped acquiring stuff....
I just got a new roof rack for the Pepper.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:49 PM (IQ6Gq)
I didn't say I stopped acquiring stuff....
I just got a new roof rack for the Pepper.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 09:54 PM (NlEaG)
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Grateful, last I saw magazines were NOT grandfathered.
Posted by: GWB at March 08, 2026 09:54 PM (tDZh/)
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Shipping containers.
Insulate.
Bury above ground.
Add nice plants.
Posted by: Diogenes
Naw, I like natural light and the 1/2" laminated glass for wind Bourne debris in a CAT5 would take care of most potential breakins.
Insulate.
Bury above ground.
Add nice plants.
Posted by: Diogenes
Naw, I like natural light and the 1/2" laminated glass for wind Bourne debris in a CAT5 would take care of most potential breakins.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:55 PM (/lPRQ)
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Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 09:52 PM (LHPAg)
.22LR seems to have come down a bit. I just bought a ton of Federal blue box cheapo stuff. It is stupidly accurate in my new .22LR bolt gun!
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 09:52 PM (LHPAg)
.22LR seems to have come down a bit. I just bought a ton of Federal blue box cheapo stuff. It is stupidly accurate in my new .22LR bolt gun!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 08, 2026 09:56 PM (n9ltV)
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Grateful, last I saw magazines were NOT grandfathered.
Posted by: GWB
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If true, then I have a major problem. Need to have Sig produce smaller mags, or get what I have to TN ASAP
Posted by: GWB
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If true, then I have a major problem. Need to have Sig produce smaller mags, or get what I have to TN ASAP
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 09:57 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Plus cheap again compared with center fire. When I get clearance from docs to resume shooting, I will start with 22 LR and 32 S&W Long wad cutters.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Eromero
If you roll your own Starline Brass 32 H&R is a good value.
The short and long actually cost more.
Posted by: whig at March 08, 2026 08:56 PM (E4rtv)
Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Eromero
If you roll your own Starline Brass 32 H&R is a good value.
The short and long actually cost more.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 09:58 PM (/lPRQ)
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208 Just bought 1200 rds CCI .22LR.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 09:52 PM (LHPAg)
.22LR seems to have come down a bit. I just bought a ton of Federal blue box cheapo stuff. It is stupidly accurate in my new .22LR bolt gun!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 08, 2026 09:56 PM (n9ltV)
This ammo is for a GSG 1911 which has a known preference for CCI.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 09:52 PM (LHPAg)
.22LR seems to have come down a bit. I just bought a ton of Federal blue box cheapo stuff. It is stupidly accurate in my new .22LR bolt gun!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 08, 2026 09:56 PM (n9ltV)
This ammo is for a GSG 1911 which has a known preference for CCI.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 10:00 PM (LHPAg)
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Evening, Weasel, and Gun Thread regulars. It appears that my "sealed bid" on a Charles Daly stainless 1911 was inadequate. No phone message saying I won the auction.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 08, 2026 10:01 PM (8zz6B)
213
Saw this week that the DC Court of Appeals found that a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds was unconstitutional..
https://tinyurl.com/3cb7f32z
Yes, I know that I am not in DC, however....
https://tinyurl.com/3cb7f32z
Yes, I know that I am not in DC, however....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 10:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Billy Carter: "Someone asked if Jimmy was going to make me Attorney General, like JFK did with RFK. I want to be in charge of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms."
I always liked Billy.
Jimmy, not so much.
I always liked Billy.
Jimmy, not so much.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 08, 2026 10:03 PM (IG3/x)
215
blurt bloop bleeg blop
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith... the anal behind anal sex at March 08, 2026 10:03 PM (sb4oq)
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GWB and Grateful I know we are in overtime and you may not see this:
B. Any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(Large capacity is defined as > 15 rounds)
That is what the bill reads. Technically all ownership is grandfathered but you cannot buy them even from a jurisdiction where it is legal and bring it into VA. Which leads to Grateful's question well how do I prove I owned it before July 1, 2026?
B. Any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(Large capacity is defined as > 15 rounds)
That is what the bill reads. Technically all ownership is grandfathered but you cannot buy them even from a jurisdiction where it is legal and bring it into VA. Which leads to Grateful's question well how do I prove I owned it before July 1, 2026?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 10:04 PM (NlEaG)
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213 Saw this week that the DC Court of Appeals found that a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds was unconstitutional..
https://tinyurl.com/3cb7f32z
Yes, I know that I am not in DC, however....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 10:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
Like I said VA Senate set the limit at 15 just because they knew this was in the courts.
https://tinyurl.com/3cb7f32z
Yes, I know that I am not in DC, however....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 10:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
Like I said VA Senate set the limit at 15 just because they knew this was in the courts.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at March 08, 2026 10:05 PM (NlEaG)
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A disturbed man bled to death after apparently cutting off his own penis and mutilating other parts of his body in the dead of night Saturday in downtown Los Angeles.
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (jrgJz)
Disturbed? I shan't believe it.
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 08, 2026 07:42 PM (jrgJz)
Disturbed? I shan't believe it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 08, 2026 10:08 PM (8zz6B)
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That is what the bill reads. Technically all ownership is grandfathered but you cannot buy them even from a jurisdiction where it is legal and bring it into VA. Which leads to Grateful's question well how do I prove I owned it before July 1, 2026?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
***************
THANK GOD I saved all the receipts.....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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THANK GOD I saved all the receipts.....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 08, 2026 10:11 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Btw thanks for the heads regarding the.40
Some practice fodder on the way.
Some practice fodder on the way.
Posted by: Coelacanth at March 08, 2026 10:20 PM (fFYnV)
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That is what the bill reads. Technically all ownership is grandfathered but you cannot buy them even from a jurisdiction where it is legal and bring it into VA. Which leads to Grateful's question well how do I prove I owned it before July 1, 2026?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
***************
THANK GOD I saved all the receipts.....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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who needs receipts when all you need is an old printer.
Sell custom receipts on-line.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat
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THANK GOD I saved all the receipts.....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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who needs receipts when all you need is an old printer.
Sell custom receipts on-line.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 08, 2026 10:22 PM (/lPRQ)
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If you are looking for a solid, no-nonsense pistol belt (or any other kind of belt) that is made in America with USA leather, I can strongly recommend BullHideBelts.com .
Various styles that hold up. My "The Eastwood" 1.50" wide belt looks as good as it did when I bought it a year ago. Nice brass buckle, too.
Various styles that hold up. My "The Eastwood" 1.50" wide belt looks as good as it did when I bought it a year ago. Nice brass buckle, too.
Posted by: mrp at March 08, 2026 10:34 PM (rj6Yv)
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Thanks, MRP. Always looking for a good belt.
Posted by: Eromero at March 08, 2026 10:48 PM (LHPAg)
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Thanks for all of the "flinch" advice, everyone!
Thanks for the Gub Thread, Weasel.
(Sorry for not staying in the thread after posting a question. Got called away unexpectedly.)
Thanks for the Gub Thread, Weasel.
(Sorry for not staying in the thread after posting a question. Got called away unexpectedly.)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 08, 2026 11:30 PM (HlyYF)
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+1 for Renaissance Wax.
A little goes a long ways.
A little goes a long ways.
Posted by: waepnedmann at March 08, 2026 11:46 PM (BKWb1)
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