Forum: Religious Discussions
10-04-2011, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 906
Re: how God feels about killing ?
The commandment refers to murder. You take someone's life. Killing, as in war, seems to be justified, as Alpo points out. For those who read or know the Bible, have you ever noticed the shift in...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-06-2011, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Re: Belgian Webley copy w/ grip safety?
Welcome to the Forum, Tex. Your pistol doesn't appear to be a top break, or am I missing something because I don't see a hinge or swivel. Anyway, welcome. TJ
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-05-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,379
Re: Worlds Largest Army (4 US States!)
No, just expounding on the probablity of such an occurance. Food for thought. al45lc makes excellent points. The Chinese couldn't invade with the kind of transport they have. They couldn't even get...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-03-2011, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 655
Re: An urgent call to action
That's where I'd begin. Get lots of lawyers. Unless they're not giving the whole story. She had a Thompson? Wow, most of the women I know don't have gun collections that includes a nice number like...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
09-02-2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,955
Re: New poll in Germany....on Adolf
Genocide has happened in every corner of the world. What the Nazis did was turn it into an industrial operation. I'm not anti-semetic in the least, but they, too, have blood on their hands.
Anyone...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-02-2011, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,379
Re: Worlds Largest Army (4 US States!)
There's not going to be 4.5 million Chinese running around Wisconsin, Michigan, or West Virginia. It would be easier to get at them if they did come this way, but if China does any invading, it's...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-01-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 529
Re: K-98 shooting WAY high. What are my options?
My 1937 K98 never had that problem, but it must have been bad enough because later they added a "hood" to the front sight. I wouldn't mess with a wartime piece by adding civillian hardware. TJ
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
09-01-2011, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 4,627
Re: What size gun do you carry?
Very little need for a carry piece in and around my part of SoCal. If I travel or it's late night, I might, might I say have a little something tucked away. Something, perhaps in the .380 range. I'm...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-04-2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,984
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
08-01-2011, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 602
Re: Obama’s Report Card:
Absolutly makes every other doofuss POTUS look fairly good. One of my favorites not mentioned, or maybe just didn't see it was naming our wars in Iraq and Afghasitan "overseas contingencies." Yeah,...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-30-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,402
Re: Bersa Thunder .380
Good reports. Glad to know I didn't get a loser. Thanks for all your input. It was this the Beretta 84, or aS&W ppk/s. It felt better than the, I think, bulky for concealment Beretta, and I've heard...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-28-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,402
Bersa Thunder .380
A while back i began to realize that I had moved from strapping, middle-aged man, to the "target, prayed upon group. " I went and bought a Besa Thunder .380.
It's a nice gun so far as I can see. I...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-27-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,192
Re: Which one should I get?
Yes, some are. The forging is done there, but if it does not have ANY Brazillian markings and says made in USA, I take it that it's US made. I wrote their company in in Illinois, and they assured me...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-09-2011, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,192
Re: Which one should I get?
I didn't realize you couldn't actually see the gun. No wonder you sights are way off. A piece of tape down the rib just might remedy the problem. Hope that works for. I didn't mean to sound glib, I...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
07-09-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,566
Re: Gunrunner points higher than ATF Director
Great post, and all true. Throughout my life time I can't count the number of times someone has said, "They're comin' for your guns." This is not going to happen. Not any more than, "They gonna...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-09-2011, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 437
Re: Can't decide
But, we voted for "Change." Now, he never did say what kind of change, just left it to our imaginations. So far it's been STINKO. He did kill bin Laden, that was good. I pray that 2012 has some...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
07-08-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,566
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-08-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,192
Re: Which one should I get?
To tell the truth, no Alpo, I've never put one down the middle of the door. But I have a triangulation system where I can see the sights and the object I'm aiming at. For me, at least, it works. TJ
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-06-2011, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,192
Re: Which one should I get?
Why bother with Phillipine cast iron? Get yourself a Springfield Mil-Spec. Just like granpa used to make, forged steel and made in the US. If you squint your eyes, you'll think you got a WWII...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-06-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Re: S&W K Frame 22 early gun
Not gonna agrue about the S&W mod. 17, but you can't leave out an honarable mention to the mod.18. That's one fine piece of pistol iron. TJ
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-06-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 752
Re: Question
Lose the Mauser, not a highly thought of firearm. Just my opinion. BTW Alpo, NIce 44/40. TJ
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
07-06-2011, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,566
Re: Gunrunner points higher than ATF Director
Alright, enough with the Holder bashing. This man has an Ivy league Degree in something (Poly Sci?) and you have to admit, it was a brilliant idea. Let the cartels buy all the heavy artillery from...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
04-15-2011, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 901
Re: BradyCampaign Magazine Ban Commercial
These deluded people think that if they just get rid of guns, no one will be shot anymore. Crime will be a thing of the past. It's on the same line of thinking that if we ban cars, there will be no...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-19-2011, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,293
Re: Sig Mosquito vs. Walther P22
Instead of the unreliable "plastic fantastics,' get a new or used Ruger standard. They're metal and are reliable. They are inexpensive for what you get and have dozens of after market add-ons. They...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-19-2011, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Re: Right to Carry on the Left Coast
Cleaning your gun in the back yard would probably be OK, as no one would see it, but walking around with a Winchester 94 slung across your shoulder or revolver in hand in your front yard chances are...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-18-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Re: Right to Carry on the Left Coast
I own guns and I'm in California, too, and have pictures to prove it. Concealed on your property, no problem if all is peaceful. Open carry, I wouldn't suggest it unless you out somewhere away from...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-18-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,025
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-18-2011, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 713
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
03-04-2011, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
Re: Smith and Wesson model 19
Oh, my mistake. I was wondering why anyone would consider a re blue on that beauty. Must have been a "senior moment." Jim, very nice mod 19. I like Luis' grips better, but that's just me. TJ
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2011, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-28-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Re: What do you carry?
I've (illegally, you can't get a permit for CCW in California unless you're a Democrat elected official [see Diane Feinstein]) carried every thing from a .22, .25, .32, 9mm, and .45. I used to travel...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2011, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
Re: Smith and Wesson model 19
I'd re think the re blue if I were you. The pictures show a pretty well preserved revolver. If I found one like that, I scoop it up in a second. TJ
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
02-28-2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,526
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-27-2011, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Re: Japanese Dirk identification
It looks like an Imperial Japanese Navy Dirk, but would have the Imperial Mum and arsenal marks on it. The bayonet scabbard is not the standard issue Type 30 scabbard that would be used, but bears an...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
02-27-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,526
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-26-2011, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
Re: Smith and Wesson model 19
They have a very expensive "Classic" line, so they probably can re blue it to those standards. Go to their sight and ask, they are very good at answering. If they do, your mod 19 will look like new,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-26-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-26-2011, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,340
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-26-2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Re: No Carry permit needed
That's pretty cool, a bit more apprehension for the police at a traffic stop, but pretty good just the same. I'm wondering how long it will take California to legalize concealed...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-24-2011, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,340
Re: 1955 S&W 22 LR CTG Hand Gun
Well, it's not a mod. 18, that's for sure. Open the cylinder, and where it folds into the frame there should be a S/N and model number. I'm pretty sure that it's not a '55, but of later manufacture....
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-21-2011, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,684
Re: Which 22 pistols to buy, need some opinions
You're not going to wrong with a Ruger. There are many styles and barrel types to choose from and they don't cost an arm and leg. I personally like the "standards," and have a '53 Standard, sold a...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-19-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,178
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-19-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,191
Re: Which Stainless 1911?
Helix, I own a Springfield Mil Spec and it doesn't have allen headed screws. It's fit and finish are as good as my '42 Colt Military. Maybe I haven't stripped it down far enough, but it's all...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-17-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,236
Re: my 1st 1911
I suggest the Springfield Mil Spec. It's got a few improvements over the regular GI model, which sounds like what you're looking for and has better sights, stainless barrel and bushing, lowered and...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-16-2011, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 60,573
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-15-2011, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
Re: Gun Nuts or Freedom Nuts ???
Ah!, California. It's so peaceful here since Diane Feinstein came along. Crime has dropped way off since her enlightened Bills were passed. I suggest the rest of you all get on the California...
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