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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-17-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By djohns6
Re: Just bought a rifle need help on what it is.

I hate it when somebody does that to a war relic .
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-17-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By djohns6
Re: What is your favorite WWII heavy bomber EXCLUDING the B-29?

My Dad was a gunner on a B-17 . My vote is obvious . :D
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-17-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By djohns6
Re: Swiss K-31

Buy it .
Forum: General Discussion 01-16-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,106
Posted By djohns6
Re: The Democrats and Israel

Well , to start with , we are talking about something that will never happen .
However , I still maintain that regardless of this countries policies , the vast majority of Jews will remain here .
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,106
Posted By djohns6
Re: The Democrats and Israel

You lost me on that one . How would cutting support for Israel cause Jews to leave the U.S. ? There's nothing there for them . They are making their money HERE .
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By djohns6
Re: Tell us about your war souvenirs

I have a piece of the plexiglass nose from a B-17 bomber that my Dad was on when they crash-landed in France . He got his crew to sign it . Dad is on the bottom row . Second from the right ....
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,106
Posted By djohns6
Re: The Democrats and Israel

The Dems have figured out that if they stop supporting Israel , they will have about
3 Billion more dollars per year to spend on their socialist programs .
Forum: General Discussion 08-14-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,205
Posted By djohns6
Re: any union members here?

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers --- 32 yrs
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,742
Posted By djohns6
Re: What do you do for a living?

Relay Technician for an electric utility co.
Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,613
Posted By djohns6
Re: What is your primary carry gun?

Para 7/45 no spare mags
Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 812
Posted By djohns6
Re: Finally Got My Act Together- Pictures!!!

The pics of Chernoble were interesting . I met an engineer from Romania that worked there before the accident .
Forum: General Discussion 08-07-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,680
Posted By djohns6
Re: What do members prefer?

For many years I only shot handguns . I really didn't have much interest in rifles . Something changed and I began to get a real itch for a Garand .
Bought one , then another , then followed by...
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 970
Posted By djohns6
Re: The Republicans are revolting

The media will probably not give it much attention , except FOX .
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,919
Posted By djohns6
Re: Buying Paper Targets @ Walmart

http://www.tnoutdoorsmen.com/targets.htm
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 08-03-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By djohns6
Re: CZ 452 and stock style

I just purchased one with the European style stock . I really didn't notice the difference . I was too excited about the way it shot ! I love it .
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,324
Posted By djohns6
Re: The most unpleasant firearm

A Davis Derringer in .22 mag . I have considered throwing it off of the Mississippi River bridge more than once . I still may . :eek:
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 437
Posted By djohns6
Re: 3 months to get my Firearms ID???

Is this for a Concealed Carry Permit , or just a permit to purchase a firearm ?
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,821
Posted By djohns6
Re: Where the hell is Dixie?

I could not disagree more . It will always be a place . I've been to Chicago . It ain't Dixie . :)
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,919
Posted By djohns6
Re: Buying Paper Targets @ Walmart

That's been going on for several years .
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,208
Posted By djohns6
Re: Yankee or Dixie Quiz

89% Dixie . And I'm sorry , but Dixie is not a state of mind . It's a place . You get that state of mind when you live here . ;)
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 06-06-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By djohns6
D- Day invasion

After watching numerous TV shows about the invasion , it's obvious that the defenses were inadequate . The Germans had several years to build coastal defenses and the Allies went through them in...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-21-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By djohns6
Re: .45 ammo

I've ordered from these guys a lot . Not cheap , but reasonable .

http://www.grafs.com/index.php
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-21-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By djohns6
Re: M2 ball ammo question

I found this : http://www.cartridgecollectors.org/30-06intro/ammo-nctable.htm
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-17-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By djohns6
M2 ball ammo question

A friend gave me some M2 ball ammo . The headstamp is TW 54 . The lot number is TW41507 . I'm trying to determine whether it is corrosive or not .
My internet research says no , but some folks...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-08-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By djohns6
Re: revolver for the Mrs.

If you must have a .22 , nothing beats a used S&W K-22 .

http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_K22s.htm
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By djohns6
Re: Does anyone know about Bob Barr ?

No third party candidate has a snowball's chance in hell of winning . Especially this late in the game . McCain is the lesser of all evils . Damn shame , but that's the reality of it .
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-07-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Posted By djohns6
Re: CZ SCHMEEZY

I didn't know that CZ made a .22 cal rifle that costs $500 . I paid $300 for my 452 .
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-04-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,833
Posted By djohns6
Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber

Try Ebay ( yes , they still sell gun parts ) or that firearms auction site . PM me for the name .
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,985
Posted By djohns6
Re: WORST firearms manufacturer ever

I have a Davis .22 mag derringer . One of the barrels will not fire . Not getting a hard enough strike on the round . I have been tempted to throw it over the side of the Mississippi river bridge ....
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 981
Posted By djohns6
Re: Wal-Mart "tightening rules" on gun sales

I've read plenty of posts where people bought large quantities of ammo from WalMart , and the salesperson questioned them about the quantity .
I really doubt that most if any are true . WalMart...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,123
Posted By djohns6
Re: Have you ever pulled? Lets hear it

During my brief stint as a LEO , my partner and I went to a house where a family fight was going on . The wife had apparently gotten the worst end of the deal and was pretty battered . As we went in...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-04-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,084
Posted By djohns6
Re: mosin-nagant 91/30

Congrats . Hope you enjoy it . It's gonna kick like a bitch ! :D
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-25-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By djohns6
Re: Paras

I have a 7/45 LDA . It's still around so I must like it . :D
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 03-23-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,562
Posted By djohns6
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,924
Posted By djohns6
Re: Are cheap WalMart vacume cleaners worth...

Oh boy , can we have the " Walmart sells inferior quality firearms " debate ?
:D:D:D
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-23-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,355
Posted By djohns6
Re: Your Next Rifle?

A wartime M1 carbine .
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-23-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By djohns6
Re: M-16 & AR-15

Page 2 of my BUSHMASTER Instruction Manual says " Caliber .223 Remington / 5.56mm
The lower is stamped with the same thing . I believe the BUSHMASTER website has some info on that subject . They...
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By djohns6
Re: Some sort of flower

The top pic looks like Gardenia's .
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,924
Posted By djohns6
Re: Are cheap WalMart vacume cleaners worth...

Damn right I would . And have done so several times . Never had a problem with any of them .
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-15-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By djohns6
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-15-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By djohns6
Re: B-24 LIberator story

Awesome ! My Dad was a ball turrent gunner on a B-17 . He was in the 457th Bomb Group stationed at Glatton ( England ) . Flew across the channel to bomb Germany , France ,etc . They went...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-15-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By djohns6
Re: B-24 LIberator story

Where was your Dad stationed ?
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By djohns6
Re: Gun safe question

I see no reason to lock up my ammo . I need the safe space anyway .
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 03-01-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By djohns6
Re: Got my Garand Sighted In

Congrats on your Garand purchase . They really are something special .
I have two wartime M1's . Sit down in a quiet room and hold your rifle .
I swear the old ghosts will " talk " to you ....
Forum: General Discussion 02-29-2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By djohns6
Re: Don't let people forget the REAL Hitlery!!

I knew about most of that stuff . I have real doubts about the pornographic Christmas tree though .
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-24-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 53,207
Posted By djohns6
Re: .270 WSM

My son has the Winchester in .270 WSSM . He uses the Federal FUZION rounds and has had good results on Whitetails .
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-24-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,881
Posted By djohns6
Re: shorts in a semi-auto?

I used to shoot squirrels on my deck with my 39A loaded with shorts . The little varmits were multiplying like crazy and I would have a dozen or more raiding my bird feeders . One of my co-workers...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-19-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,510
Posted By djohns6
Re: Astra Cub

I have that exact same gun . My father in law bought it back in the 60's .
You might find one on an auction site to get an idea of it's value , but it's not much .
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-18-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 22,385
Posted By djohns6
Re: Why does everyone hate Taurus?...

You'r right . People seem to turn their nose up at the mention of Taurus .
I have no experience with them but wouldn't mind giving them a try .
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-18-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,966
Posted By djohns6
Re: New or Used Garand

It's been a long time since I posted here , but I had to weigh in on this one .
I have two wartime Garands and they are precious to me . The way I see it , they have " been there , done that " . ...
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