Forum: The Pump House Saloon
05-08-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 489
Re: Rodney Dangerfield....
I do have a red tie.
I miss him too.
By the way, the last time I went into a Burger King, they wouldn't do it my way.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-08-2013, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 267
Re: 38 Sl vs 9mm vs 357 vs 38 long vs
In fact, most of the details provided about firearms and bullets on the various CSI type shows can be found by inspection. However, that inspection requires specific bits of equipment usually housed...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-17-2013, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 209
Re: 45 acp OAL?
As Todd said, the actual length will be dependent on bullet shape and length. However:
In any event, the round must be short enough to fit comfortably in the magazine and for the case to...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
03-23-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,993
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-23-2013, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 493
Re: I done broke my new toy
My spare parts stash includes a 'few' spares for all my decapping dies. (Most Lee, some RCBS, one Dillon.) I think I've got one or two spare decapping rods for the RCBS dies, as well.
I've...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-23-2013, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 566
Re: Unjacketed lead question
I was issued a Glock 17 in the middle 1990s. I read the manual from cover to cover. That manual did not mention lead bullets at all. There WAS however, a prohibition against use of any ammunition...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 517
Re: 9mm Luger and 9mm NATO
Hello 68c15;
The 9x19 NATO round is a specific loading of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. All case and bullet dimensions are the same.
For those fans of U. S. military cartridge loadings, I...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-27-2013, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 486
Re: what's next?
Like Alpo asked, "What do you want it for?"
Firearms acquisitions usually follow one of two lines of reasoning:
"What am I going to do with it?" or "What do I like?"
What do your current...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-27-2013, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 519
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-27-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 411
Re: Chicago's Police Chief.
I suggest everyone look at the make up of the Chicago city council and Mayor's Office.
Does anyone think a pro-Constitution candidate could be selected as Chief of Police, Chief of Fire Department...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2013, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 848
Re: Brit 303 bulge
The S.M.L.E. rifle is famous for large chambers and a 'springy' action.
Your initial photo shows a bulge with a slight convex appearance in the bulge. That suggests excessive headspace and what...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 407
Re: .380 in a 9x18 mak.
"Safe" is a relative and somewhat flexible term.
As far as I can tell, the 9x18 Makarov pistol round is loaded just a bit hotter (more pressure and velocity) than the .380 ACP. Additionally, the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-27-2013, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 574
Re: Dry firing marksmanship training.
Greetings, Whyyouyouyou.
Yes, I was shown and participated in the drill you outline whilst enduring Marine Corps Basic Training in San Diego. It was a bit different, as only the 'shooter' and the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-27-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 827
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s
This may have been answered, Joker; but with an empty magazine in place, the follower is pushing up on the hold open device - which is the other end of the bolt release. Having an empty magazine in...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-27-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 581
Re: Ethanol- it is bad news!
My 2011 Mustang owner's manual says NOT to use ethanol. So I don't. By the way, I live in Nebraska.
My objections to the current ethanol scheme is this: It was foisted upon the American public...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-27-2013, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 519
Re: The smell of skunk.
I prefer a very faint wisp of skunk scent to a large dose of diesel exhaust. Does that count?
I prefer 'outdoor' smell to 'city' smell in any event. If skunk is what reminds you of outdoors, I...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-14-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 446
Re: First time on an indoor range
Two Fish,
The corrections targets are valid, but generally apply only to groups of an ovoid or 'longer and skinnier' shape.
That group she shot looks fairly uniform and round, no evidence of...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-14-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,067
Re: .38 Special Semi-Wadcutters, not LSWCHP+P
SFsc,
I load much the same load for general purpose shooting and for defense use in .38 Special caliber revolvers. I have used several different powders, mainly WW 231 powder.
I now prefer a...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-14-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 511
Re: Been on a cruise lately?
I've never been seriously attracted to a 'cruise' simply because I couldn't take my own sidearm.
All that aside, this surely is NOT a great sales pitch for such a cruise. On the other hand,...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2013, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 315
Re: Gun show
I went to the "Antique & Modern Guns Show" at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska yesterday.
Pretty much all the available space was sold out, the aisles were full to the elbow bumping...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-15-2013, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 10,592
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-15-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,663
Re: Does This Qualify As A 1911?
No. It is NOT a 1911 pistol.
An M1911 or M1911A1 pistol is - among other things - in .45 ACP caliber and has an acceptance stamp from the U. S. Government making it government property.
This...
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Forum: Religious Discussions
01-15-2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,963
Re: If no seperation of church & state....
I suggest we - the United States - already has a state religion.
Secular Humanism - a sect of Marxism or Leftism - is the strongest 'religion' in the United States.
The main tenets of the sect...
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Forum: Religious Discussions
01-15-2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 972
Re: Is the Bible the Inspired Word of God?
Carver, can you expand on the claim of 400 different Bibles?
There is only one Bible, actually. There are several different 'translations' - which are all the same Bible. (Okay; there are a...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2013, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 694
Re: Dude, It Was A Joke... Geeez
Brass, I believe what you say.
However, I do NOT understand that sort of humor. It just is not funny to me.
This isn't to be judgmental to your person; just unappreciative of the humor.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-31-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 411
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-29-2012, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 212
Re: 40 CALIBER S&W
Theoretically, yes.
The conversion requires a new barrel (you had probably guessed) and possibly a new slide so the case head fits the breech and the extractor engages properly.
The two...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-29-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 442
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-29-2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 584
Re: Self Defense Reloads
I carry factory loaded ammo in my .45 ACP and .40 S&W pistols and reloads in most of my revolvers. I carry the factory ammo in those two calibers as I have a pile of factory ammo suitable for the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-29-2012, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,216
Re: Differences between 1911 and 1911A1
One other distinction: The sights.
The 1911 rear sight had a very tiny 'U' shaped notch, and the front sight was narrower than the 1911A1 (not sure of actual dimensions, but fairly subtle).
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-29-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,035
Re: Colt commander or government series 70
Old Trucker: The full sized, steel frame gun - the original Colt Government Model or M1911 configuration - is a great all around pistol for defense, targets or small game.
The (lightweight)...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-29-2012, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,470
Re: What justifies .40 S&W?
The unreasoning hatred of the .40 S&W round is truly amazing! I simply do not understand it.
There are a couple rounds of recent development (last 20 years or so) for which I have little use, but...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-29-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 486
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Forum: General Discussion
12-15-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 461
Re: Worlds Shooting Ambassador Dies
I met him at the early End of Trail matches in Coto de Caza. I shot against him and with him - we ended up on a team together as I recall.
He really could shoot. He did a great exhibition show. ...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-09-2012, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 762
Re: Because The Bible Tells Me So .....
And the atheist says he knows better than God. Oh?
The letter to Dr. Schlessinger is full of nonsense and partial truths. Like the part about owning slaves.
If the writer of that missive...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-09-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 590
Re: spilled 1lb of powder on basement floor???
I have done such acts, and salvaged the powder.
The ONLY bad side effect I've ever experienced was getting some lint mixed in the powder. That jammed my powder measure. But that is it. I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-09-2012, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 486
Re: Powder drop accuracy
I've been using a 650 with Dillon powder measures for 17 - 18 years now.
The accuracy of the measure depends on what powder one uses. With ball or spherical powders like WW231, 2400 and such, I...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-07-2012, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 4,057
Re: Count down to the end of the world!
I'm not concerned.
The current events do not presage the return of Jesus Christ - at least not that I can see. I've been wrong before.
But, anyway I look at it I remember the words of Paul...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-20-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,316
Re: What's a WWI 1911 Worth?
The only way I'd go $1500 for that pistol is IF it was marked as an arsenal refinish, AND, it seemed to be 'new' from the arsenal. The picture is pretty unfocused; hard to see if there's finish wear...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-20-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 934
Re: small unknown pistol
No, Bill. The point is to make it outrageous, or people will believe it and not ask any questions.
I used to have a BM-59 I identified as having been carried by Julius Caesar's bodyguard in the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-19-2012, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 934
Re: small unknown pistol
Here's what to do:
Make a set of grips for it. It will be good practice and give you a project. Then clean up the metal without removing any, and then either re-blue it with a home kit or spray...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-19-2012, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,316
What's a WWI 1911 Worth?
The 1911A1 DID replace the 1911 as the 'standard gun'. But the government didn't just throw away all the older guns. As time went on, many were 'rebuilt' with 1911A1 parts, like the newer sights...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-30-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,372
Re: 600 Yards with a 1911?
.45 ACP ammo with 150 f/s spread? That's pretty high. Most of my hardball equivalent loads run about 30 f/s spread.
Assuming a fairly tight velocity spread, the bullet will fall the same...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-30-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 226
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 642
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-21-2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
Re: Interesting Viewpoint #2
I would vote for an anti-gunner in the following circumstances:
Both candidates are anti-gun (to some extent or other), but one disagrees with all my other positions; I would vote for the one...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-15-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 674
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-15-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,952
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-15-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,170
Re: which walther did bond use? ppk?
Ian Fleming served in the British Army and was considered competent shooting a handgun, but he really wasn't a firearms hobbiest. In short, he didn't know much about the subject of firearms.
So...
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