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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 07-19-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: GE to buy 25,000 Chevy Volts

Uh, those batteries don't have acid in them... I would just be happy if people learn a little about the things they make comments about.

The thing about the Volt is that it's sweet spot is...
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 863
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Politics, politics, politics

Hah! Talk about condescending.

I understand just fine.

My local gun store started out as a pawn shop. Over time, they gradually added more & more guns, then started buying new. Their prices...
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,096
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Birth certificate issues remain

Gotta say this thread is more amusing than anything on TV these days.
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 863
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Politics, politics, politics

As others have noted, that's business, not politics.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 06-17-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,421
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: She WAS Right all along !!!!!!

That's not what I've heard...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 05-25-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: OOPS !!!!! He Did It Again.....

Yeah, anyone who graduates with a law degree, magna cum laude from Harvard, is by definition an idiot who can't think for himself.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 04-27-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,650
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Question is NOT going to go AWAY.....

You guys are definitely laughable, I've got to admit.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 04-27-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 975
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Well...

Gads, you guys really don't pay attention, do you?

Obama did NOT lock up his birth certificate. To get the long form released, he had to request a special exemption from state law. The legally...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-30-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,650
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Question is NOT going to go AWAY.....

Really classy there.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-27-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,198
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: buy american

I understood it was a "CEO" who said that. Your initial posting implied it was mostly environmental regulations, and now you are throwing in the additional cost of labor, materials, etc. Those are...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-26-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,198
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: buy american

Again, this is a simplistic analysis. I have been in the semiconductor industry for 29 years so I know just a little about this.

First, regarding environmental laws. These are the laws that you...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-25-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,198
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: buy american

Hardly, as others have stated, Union membership has declined a lot over time.

Consumers themselves have priced American made products out of the market. They don't value made in America over...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-23-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Ruger Standard

How long is the barrel? If it's 5 1/4, then it's worth considerably more.

If it's made in Mexico, it's worth even more (but there were very few of those).

Otherwise, $200 would be on the low...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-19-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Just got this

Come on guys, do a little research before believing the stuff that people send around...

http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/untreaty.asp

And, snopes isn't the only debunking site out there for...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-12-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: English order 1911

$3000-$4000 depending on overall finish sounds right. Can't see the other side...

Pretty cool... I wouldn't mind owning one of those.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-23-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,295
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Questions about my 1st 1911

As others have said, it looks like a nice shooter!
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-23-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: High Standard Military HD problem

Yup, pull the hammer.

I did this a few months ago and it was a bear to re-seat the hammer in place because of the mainspring pressure. At least, on mine the mainspring was pretty stiff. Getting...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-23-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,407
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Something to think about ...

Well, that explains a lot about your "argument".
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-20-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,407
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Something to think about ...

So what you are saying is that the state legislatures are better at picking federal Senators than the people...

It sounds like there were some good reasons for the 17th. And, the states...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-14-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: C and R

I didn't point out that I've had one for less than a year and I've saved $55 in transfer fees so far.

It's also pretty neat to have a box show up at your door with a new (to you) gun in it...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-13-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: C and R

The C&R eliminates the fees and rifles & handguns can ship straight to your house. You don't "save" on shipping fees nor sales tax, unless you pick the item up in person...

Are you thinking of...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-01-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: large collection antiques

If you are computer savvy & have the time & energy selling them through ********* is an option. Otherwise, it sounds like Rock Island would be a great choice (especially with a possibly very large...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-01-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,358
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Bullpups for a 10/22?

Some people have bought airsoft PS90's and converted those over. There are web pages devoted to those.

I'm also interested in converting mine over at some point to a bullpup and it seems that...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-01-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,617
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Obomba birth certificate NEW news.

Apparently everyone who matters in the federal government, who certify elections, are also EASILY impressed upon and will believe whatever.

:rolleyes:
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-26-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,492
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Question on 1911 Range Officer/Remington R1 M1911

Not sure where you live but I picked up a 1 of 500 RO this month for $800 at a local gun show...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-26-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,273
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Boxer to Introduce Common-Sense Concealed Firearms Act of 2011

I would suggest that Ms. Boxer work to get the laws in her own state modified first so "trustworthy people" can carry concealed... From what I hear, it's pretty much impossible in CA.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-26-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,044
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: GCN: Gun Control Now

MrsTeresa should back up her "it's a proven fact" statements with citations/references, otherwise she stop making such broad statements without real information to back them up.

At one time I...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-24-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,617
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Obomba birth certificate NEW news.

Yeah, if you disagree with the premise that Obama isn't an American citizen, you're labeled a troll.

Same ole, same ole...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-23-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,617
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Obomba birth certificate NEW news.

If you are referring to the widely-distributed Certificate of Live Birth, Obama released it...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-23-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,727
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Shooting a vintage 1911

I believe the early 1911's weren't fully heat treated and the slides tended to crack. I would do some research before shooting as it would be a real shame to have the frame crack on you!
...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-23-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,492
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Question on 1911 Range Officer/Remington R1 M1911

Another vote for the Springer. You should be able to get it for MUCH less than $950 even at a normal gun show or gun shop. I would expect in the $700-$750 range.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-23-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,617
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Obomba birth certificate NEW news.

I vote this the most ironic statement of this "discussion".

The previous governor of Hawaii was a Republican. If it was legal for her to release anything different than the Certificate of Live...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-21-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Hi-Standard hammer stuck

Nope, no easy way that I know of.

Don't pull the trigger when the slide is off...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-20-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: 1873 Winchester

In the Std Catalog of Firearms, none of the 1873 examples have that loop. If it was original, then very few of them had it.

I would suggest becoming a member of the Buffalo Bill Historical...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-19-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: 1873 Winchester

That loop on the bottom front appears to be for a sling or something?

I have an 1873 and it doesn't have that loop.

According to the 2010 Std Catalog of Firearms, for 1873 Third Models, an Exc....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-14-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: M6 Scout

I thought legal length was 16" for the barrel... Unless the stock is <10", creating an overall length <26".
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-09-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,563
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: A Thousand Steps Back - The Arizona Massacre

This is definitely one of the most ridiculous statements I've seen in a while.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-08-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,563
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: A Thousand Steps Back - The Arizona Massacre

I'd say it's time to get your hearing checked!
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-05-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: TELL ME IT ISN'T TRUE

From the OP:



Hmm, it states that something "is on the 2010 tax return". If it isn't on the return, then it's not true.

It also states in one place "2009 tax return", and in another "2010...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-28-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: TELL ME IT ISN'T TRUE

It isnt' true.

Do a bit of research before propagating these things.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-27-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,072
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: 1945 Remington Rand

Great choice, keeping it as-is.

Have fun with it!
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-29-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: gun safe storage

Hmm, GPS receivers don't receive through steel. The antenna would have to stick out somewhere.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-09-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Do You Know?

Brevete is not a model #, it just means "patented".

What you have described is a MAB Model C.

http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/MABC/mabc.html

It's worth a bunch more than $20 if it's in good...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 08-26-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 82,629
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: How to customize your 1911 grips

Did I miss the thread where the modification to the step drill bit was detailed? I searched for a description of the modification but didn't find it...

Thanks,
Scott
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 08-19-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: I wonder how many will deny this

This still appears to be a bogus list.

I went to the DSA page & found archives of all their newsletters. This did not appear in the 2009 newsletters. Plus, they date theirs different than the...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 08-17-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: I wonder how many will deny this

Do you have a link to the NY Times review? I couldn't find it on their site.

The "source" that was quoted in the original article listing the names listed the Congressional Progressive Caucus as...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-12-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: High Standard HD Military .22 help

I have the same issue with a Hi Standard model B that I bought last year. Apparently it's not uncommon as some other people mentioned using a rubber mallet to get the slide off if all else seemed...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 07-25-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,309
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: walther g22

Very fun plinking rifle & a bullpup to boot. One of my favorites to shoot with other people.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 07-25-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,109
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Stolen Valor Act Unconstitutional ???

Actually, I think that overturning the act took too long.

It was poorly written from the start because the mere act of trading in historic medals was threatened. This is well-documented on...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-15-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By OcelotZ3
Re: Father Passed away - collector wants gun - no idea what it's worth

Apparently from around 1974?
...
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