Forum: General Discussion
12-23-2006, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,756
Re: If only one handgun
The europeans have one gun, don't they? With the barrel conversion kits?
A 1911 with the .22, 9mm, .40S&W, .45ACP, and 10mm barrels, slides, and mags is a bulky way to go, but you have the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-23-2005, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
Re: Auto Nine Corp. ... happy ending, I think
I found the company, with the help of Rufe-snow.
The current incarceration is Northwest Arms, in Idaho.
Their phone number is listed wrong in lots of sales literature.
The correct number is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-21-2005, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
Re: Auto Nine Corp. ejector missing ...
This might do it. I'll call before dinner.
Wilkinson Arms, now Northwest Arms.
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> 26884 Pearl Rd., Parma ID 83660
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> Phone 208-772-XXXX
The gun was made in the USA by Auto-Nine...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-21-2005, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-20-2005, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
Auto Nine Corp. ejector missing ...
I have need of the ejector/extractor components to an Auto-9.
The Auto-9 is a tiny 8+1 .22LR semi-auto.
I believe the ejector was always missing/broken, but there is an additional spring-loaded...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-08-2005, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Re: Power of the .45 ACP
I've never done it, but you could collect ½ gallon plastic milk containers, wash them, fill with water, and shoot through them.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-24-2005, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Re: Proud New 1911 Owner!
So Compacts and Pro Carrys have a 4" BBL (hijack apology).
Do they take the same mag?
If not, if the compact mag worthy? Is there a Wilson replacement?
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-23-2005, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Re: Proud New 1911 Owner!
What's the barrel on that model? 3.5"?
(Save me a trip into the Kimber web site, and the tedious wait while the entire specs .pdf downloads)
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-23-2005, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,848
Re: How often do you clean your 1911?
Occasionally a couple of mags might go through without cleaning. But after the following time out,it gets broken down. And the firing pin comes out every 350 or so.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-21-2005, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,995
Re: Proud New 1911 Owner!
Very sweet gun !!
I've been DAO or LDA for a while now, but I'm coming back to the SA fold.
I use Fiocchi and S&B FMJ on the range, Speer Lawman FMJ for carry.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2005, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 692
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-22-2005, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 613
Re: Singer 1911
My work takes me into contact with people in their residences.
I sometimes think of the "trunk of old guns" someone might be ready to sell.
I've checked with my relatives, and surprisingly...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-20-2005, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,456
Re: I have $650 to buy a 1911
Just checked:
O4691*
Colt 1991 Commander 4 1/4" .45 ACP Matte Blue*
COLT MFG CO INC*
$643.11
You can probably do a little better on the price.
Still, I'd spend a few extra dollars on a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-20-2005, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,456
Re: I have $650 to buy a 1911
http://www.budsgunshop.com
I bought a Colt 1991 Gov't Stainless .45ACP from him for $610 delivered, plus receiving charges.
If he can get it, a Gov't or Officer's model would still be in that...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-20-2005, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,163
Re: Kimber or Springfield ,for my 1st 1911?
Kimber Pro Carry II
Although I bought a Para Ordnance CCW7 over the Kimber and never looked back.
The 4.25" BBL and slim design is, for me, more appropriate for carry.
A Colt 1991 (01091) is...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-16-2005, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 456
Re: Hard drive crashed on laptop
You can pick up a Firewire hard drive metal case for $60 and a 2.5" (laptop 10 GB drive to put inside for under $40, used.
A 6-wire Firewire connection will power the drive; no transformer needed....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-16-2005, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,415
Auto Nine Corporation of Parma Idaho ???
Guy on GT has a .22 8+1 for sale. $200 delivered. Says it is 98%.
Looks like a mini AMT .380 Backup.
The company is not even coming up in my 25th anniversity edition of Gun values.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2005, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
Yep, thar she lie.
You can see a bit of 18K pale yellow gold poking out from under the silver. There is more, mixed in with the silver.
When silver hits gold, it mixes almost immediately.
I've...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2005, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
I'd turn off the flash, set it to close-up (flower icon vs. mountain icon),
use ambiant lighting, incandescent, from several sources, preferably reflected off the walls. Some lighting is yellow; the...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2005, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
Here's a crispy closeup. It takes some practice ...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2005, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
I "dragged" your shot to my desktop (8286 Kb) and took a scrfeen capture, but controlled the area copied. I ended up with the cropped version, 2406 Kb.
The first pic might come out better without...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
There might be a switch on the camera for close-ups. You should be able to get within 3" of it.
When you get the shot, you open it up on your desktop and take a "controlled screen capture" to crop...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
Down at the bottom there is a tab to
"Attach Files"
"Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip"
and a "manage attachments" button. You can put pics right on TFF's...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,075
Re: What's Your Most Miraculous Shot Ever?
Lori H___ gave me a shot at "getting it" when I was in fifth grade, but I didn't have a clue.
Even as a junior, a twenty's-something gal was plain enough to me, but it still didn't register. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 564
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
Woodman. 'O Woodman
He was a man of wood.
He was a happy bachelor, but
Health and reason stood. He
quit his evil ways. He
Even sometimes shaves.
Woodman. 'O Woodman, He
never...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: Woodman??
I hammered it out on a steel ring mandrel, then filed a slight bevel in the inner and outer edge.
Then threw it on a buffing wheel with a pretty strong-cutting-grit compound (the wheel had plenty on...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 563
Re: Lost Wedding Band update!
Shipping was 60¢, and Delivery Confirmation another 55¢. Honest.
Sure, I'll drive down some time if you like.
I'll bring lots of silver and gold, hammers, soldier, and churn out a heap of...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 534
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 563
Re: Lost Wedding Band update!
Note on above history post: Lee was treated with the utmost dignity at the conclusion of the war, as were his men (in general).
Rugster, I'm pleased. The cost covered the gold that is buried and...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,343
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 594
Re: retracting bids on GB?
Jumping off subject, their "search" function is in the stone age. I did some GT searches which gave results in seconds.
Maybe it is my Mac browser, but maybe not.
If they don't accept forum...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,343
Re: How do you deal with telemarketers?
Get in, and stay, in the "driver's seat".
As in "Hello, Mr. Shat. What can I do for you?"
Being in sales for years helps deflect their efforts, makes them sweat, takes them off their script,...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 534
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2005, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 794
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Forum: General Discussion
01-13-2005, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 556
Re: How to delete a post?
They will move it for you.
Ask anyone in administration.
To delete entirely, ask administration, with cause, and they probably will delete in entirety, even if there are responses.
[personal...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-13-2005, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 635
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Forum: General Discussion
01-13-2005, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2005, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2005, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,855
Re: Wonder how many are going to stay
I am.
I also frequent loads of 1911 sites, plus:
http://www.hk94.com "In the News"
http://calguns.net (political, mostly)
http://sigforum.com
http://www.tacticalforums.com...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2005, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Boulder in roadway
Ha! I had one hour of sleep, this problem so vexed me. :confused:
I envy the peaceful of mind :( , who can relax, and drift into the splendors of the sub-conscience :rolleyes: .
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2005, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Boulder in roadway
In a table of densities an acquaintance found online, rammed sand and loose gravel both had about 1.6 times the density of water, while solid
shale had about 2.6 times the density of water. He's...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-12-2005, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Boulder in roadway
Well, jokeman (GB), here it is:
A cubic yard of rock weighs about a ton. V = one cubic yard.
V = 4/3 * 3.14 * (r*r*r)
V = 1.3 x 3.14 x (12.5)ˆ3
V = 1.3 x 3.14 x 1953.125
V = 7972 c.f.
V =...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,028
Re: Lost Wedding Band.
I re-worked one I started five years ago...
It's in the mail.
You'll have it Thursday, if the mail doesn't screw up ...
"The Man of Wood
He could! He could!
He could, the Man of
Wood!
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Boulder in roadway
I'm flattered. Pull it to the desktop and zoom way in. The pixel color gradations are too good for Photoshop unless you want to work one pixel at a time, and even then it is way too much work.
I'd...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 693
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,028
Re: Lost Wedding Band.
Visit the "WE BUY GOLD" shops. Any kid finding that will redeem it for $11.
It is worth $20 in scrap.
I can get them wholesale on Jeweler's row in Philadelphia. I have a small quantity I keep...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 456
Re: Any CA member’s here
Sure, Franc.
I'm just 3000 kiles away, leaning out the window, giving you a friendly wave.
Sure wish I got that Barrett M99 and stayed in Mariposa.
Plenty of room to practice that 1000 yard...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2005, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 693
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