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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-01-2010, 12:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,141
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Snipers

Oorah 3/2 STA... I was a 2112 @ RTE WTBN Quantico right next to Scout Sniper classroom... during desert shield/storm I built and maintained many of the M-14 DM Rifles used in Iraq. We actually built...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-01-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,993
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: SHTF-Survival rifles

I have had a Savage M24 since 1978.. my 1st gun for my 12th b-day. Anyway, it is .22 lr top bbl and 20 ga bottom in 3" mag and will send slugs straight too, so this thing is very adaptable to many...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 11-30-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,936
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 9 shot 22 revolver

I have a Sentinel R101 and it is good to go. The 6" bbl makes a nice sight alignment set up and the single action is really good. Mine was made about 1958 I think.
My 1st .22 was a 9-shot H&R model...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-04-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,284
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: .264 win mag question

I grew up on a .264 so I am sentimental with only good feelings towards it... of course my dad told us how super hot it was in the 70's when we were kids, and we actually saw a lot of game from deer...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-24-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,354
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: If you could only have one .22 LR

If it was a 22 lr only like the op states, it would have to be a vintage S&W model 18 combat masterpiece 4" with magna grips, tt, th.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 04-29-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,466
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: need opinion marlin 60

Hi Beth,
I have a m-60 made in 1987, and it is a fun and good quality rifle. They are so great that I think they've made many millions of them. Thought I would just give you a tip, that if you...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-28-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 3 brothers and a cousin

Nice 949 too! Just like my first revolver:)
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-23-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: SR9 or M&P?

that SR9 does look nice. I think I just saw that they have it in compact now(?)
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-20-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: SR9 or M&P?

two thumbs up for the S&W! They are awesome! Never handled the others but have heard all good about the XD. SR9, I have only heard they had some trouble and I think a recall, but it may be all...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-20-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,424
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: More Crazy Stuff for the Mall Ninja...

looks like a bunch of stuff to just get in the way of a perfectly good pistol..... oh well, velcro warriors to the rescue!haha!:)
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 04-12-2010, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,959
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Crying shame?

I have the same knife as posted as op has shown.... I got mine in 1977 new for my 11th birthday, and about 5 years later one of my friends and I were hunting the Missouri breaks near Fort Benton , Mt...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-28-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,284
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: best lever action 22lr

the old Browning BL22's are worth a look and stil;l being produced. These are excellent lever rimfires starting @ about $559 msrp. See the link below...

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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-27-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,768
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Excam Targa GT-27 .25 auto

I think it would be worth getting into firing condition. You might find some ammo now and then at a gun show that will be a little cheaper than you mentioned, but rule is if it's a 25, it's going to...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-27-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,429
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: .327 Federal Magnum. Think it will stay or go?

I am thinking it will lose a lot of interest as the 32 h&r has. I mean the h&r mag was also this hot new hip answer for the 32 cal niche, but they stopped making them in the super-single six ruger...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-15-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 37,717
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Rimfire Porn

My single-six and recent acquired sentinel... will have to take picts of the Buckmark 5.5", Marlin 60 and Savage 24 soon....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,084
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Please Help Identify .22 Semi Auto

It is a F'NAL version of the Browning, same as the Remington M24- a Browning patent made in another factory, this one Fabrique National Belgium. Neat guns and fun.
Best-MC
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-07-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,579
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: would anyone ever carry a desert eagle?

I couldn't see carrying a DE as ccw or even as a hiking gun as it is too bulky or awkward.
As a dedicated hunting pistol in an across the chest holster where I would be walking, stalking and...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-07-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 17 cal hmr

My friend bought a stainless Marlin bolt rifle with grey laminate stock in 17 Mach2 and says it is amazing at how fast it hits targets out at 100 yards-and kills gophers super quick. I would like to...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-07-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,341
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: looking to buy a 9mm

I think you'll like the Sigma. I've a 40ve and it is more than accurate out to 50+ when plinking. I have some pistols that are 3 and almost 4 times as costly- and my Sigma shoots group for group as...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-06-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,104
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Marlin 60DLX - 50th Anniversary

Cool 22!
I have been thinking about one, but I have I bought new in 1987 that I would think might get jealous! An awesome rifle and certainly a great piece of Americana.
Best-Mike
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-06-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: How to remove the cylinder IJ Target sealed 8

If it has a gate on the other side, open it, push in the button under the cylinder pin and twist pull on the pin towards the muzzle. It looks like it may be a little rusty, so you may want to add a...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-06-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,406
Posted By runswithscissors
Smile Re: Hows about a picture.....

I haven't even picked it up (next Weds), but have a picture here, and received 3 speed loaders from Midway yesterday in range prep for it.
This is a Hi-Standard Sentinel R101 from early 60's....
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-24-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 33,842
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned?

My 1st 22 was my 1st gun...when I turned 12.
My dad purchased for me from Scheels hardware, a new Savage M-24 .22lr / 20 ga ou. Still have it. That was 1978. Plugged a lot of Huns and gophers, 1...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-24-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,783
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: targets

My friend and I sometimes buy a bag of red potatoes and take a can of spray paint to make them more visible. They are great little exploding targets when zapped with 22 hv hp's-pretty cheap fun.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-20-2010, 01:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Getting better with my Ruger P90

Nice gun and good groups
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-15-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,408
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: .22 revolver

I like the Ruger too, this is my 2nd one, probably one with a shorter bbl is more practical for most uses, but I have a soft spot for Buntlines.
Stainless may be more practical for you depending on...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 02-12-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,656
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Ordered a new Bowie Knife for myself

Trail Masters are awesome! I have an early SRK- USA and have had good luck with it.
Congrats on a nice knife!
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,510
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Bigfoot and the USMC

Hey Stew, well noted. The thing with ufos is similar, no ships or corpses for us to see and all, but still some very stellar men and women pilots have sworn to see things that are to big to fathom-so...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,612
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Accidental Discharge... :(

Wowee-be more careful... it does happen, and you were at least responsible to run to security and get them to check on your neighbors. Thank goodness you are all ok. One killed a fellow Marine while...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,510
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Bigfoot and the USMC

Well, in all seriousness, I can't say there isn't any Squatchies runnin around as they haven't proved they don't exist, and the actual acreage of wilderness is massive. I do have some difficulty...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-12-2010, 02:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,681
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Help me choose 9mm

1)P225 -I have one and love it
2)Glock 19...I have shot these and they are very solid as welll as the most popular 9mm in the US possibly.
3)M&P Compact-I have heard very much good news about...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,510
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Bigfoot and the USMC

I'm a Marine, and I believe if given the chance, I would plug Bigfoot dead for the sake of science, and I would not have a guilty conscience. Then I would be ridiculed by the liberal scientists about...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-11-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Buying a hand gun

I think Ruger still makes the .45 in model p90 & p345, and they have some decent 9mm models too.... p89, p93, p91, and the polymer one. Or maybe a good used sig or beretta or CZ 75-that's a nice...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,320
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 1st Post Here

Hey Al, I caught that! I was once on a rifle team with a guy named Carlos Norman H.III, and his daddy was from Arkansas... same name, but only 2 digits... CNH.II. Nice guys too! :D
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,145
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Who has fired a Desert Eagle?

I fired a stainless two tone like that pictured above with the scope about 20 years ago. It belonged to my friend who was a fellow Montanan and Marine and a .44 mag enthusiast. We would go down to a...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,244
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Ranchgate!

Oh my gosh! I hope the driver was very thin and nimble!
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 10mm

Nice collection Bambihunter.
I haven't seen a Colt Double Eagle for so long that I forgot about them. I always liked those.
Best-Mike
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,320
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 1st Post Here

Hi Sniperasisst- I'm a newbie too, lots of good stuff in here.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 60,623
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Show off your wheel guns

Lastly but lovingly "Speedy"
1)Ruger Speed- Six .357
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 60,623
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Show off your wheel guns

Some more dirty revolvers....all Rugers in this line up,
1)Super Blk Hawk .44
2)Security Six .357
3)Single Six .22 conv.
4)SP101 .357
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 60,623
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Show off your wheel guns

Some of my dirty revolvers....
1)CVA 1851 kit,
2)LAPD doa Mdl 15,
3)S.F.P.P Mdl 58,
4)Hwy Patrol Mdl 28.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-09-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: 10mm

I have wanted a 1006 for quite awhile. I was sent to the police armorer's course back in '91 or '92 @ Springfield, Mass for auto pistols and each student fit parts to 10 model 1006's that were all...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: New Video - Frosty Meets .270...

You should never shoot the snow people.....
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-08-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,677
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Whats your favorite .22 rifle old or new

I have my 1st which is a Savage 24 o/u...22lr/20 ga.
And I have a Marlin 60 that is awesome accurate, but my fave is the old Winchester M62A. My dad had one and sold it and ruined my scheme/plot of...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-08-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Opinions on the Glock 19?

I really like the 9mm Glocks as of recent. I would like to get a 26 myself.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-08-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Feb Date

Wow,
I wonder if that means we will actually be able to carry in Yosemite Park?
I'm sure this state has some other imposition to block us though, they always find a way to make our snow cones...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,728
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: John Murtha is dead

I am not saddened, but find no joy in one's untimely passing.
When he ran those Marines up the flag pole and condemned them without the facts laid out, I was incensed, he forgot the Semper part of...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: New Video - Frosty Meets .270...

Gotta love a nice 270 splash once in awhile!
Sometimes I fill a 1 gallon paint can with water and get back a couple hundred yards after tapping the metal lid back on and get a great air show.
Forum: General Discussion 02-06-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,633
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: what ya eatin tonight?

We had a pizza from a place called "ILLIANOS"...awesome Italian cuisine....and beer from "TAP ROOM" brewery(IPA).
Forum: General Discussion 02-06-2010, 12:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By runswithscissors
Re: Hi-Newbie intro

Hi Noslolo,
no I haven't used it elsewhere, I post as "runninmike" @ other sites I frequent. I just though I would change it for this forum which seems very well rounded and I am also just kind of...
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