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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-07-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,738
Posted By oldbrass
38 snubby, taurus vs Charter arms ??

Pondering a 38 for CC, can`t afford a S&W so how about the Taurus model 85 or the Charter Arms undercover ?? I know either would work but can`t decide. Anybody have one of these revolvers, I`ve...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-14-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 922
Posted By oldbrass
re: pondering 40

I handled an fnp40 yesterday. that was a sweet gun, being a lefty I really liked the amdidextrous controls and it fit my small hands well.
anybody own one ??
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-13-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 922
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Pondering a 40, need advice

Thanx Grapevine, I didn`t know beretta made a 40.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-11-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 922
Posted By oldbrass
Pondering a 40, need advice

As the title sais I`m pondering a 40 s&w. I must admit I have little experience with automatics besides my 1911 and beretta 9mm I used in the army, only have the 1911 and I`m getting the bug for a...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-28-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,146
Posted By oldbrass
Re: 1911 vrs Glock....very funny!

Thanx for the coffee on the keyboard !!!
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-28-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,361
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Remington R1

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I picked mine up last year for $569 OTD, its worked flawlessly and is accurate.I`m very pleased with it.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 01-28-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By oldbrass
peep sight for 10/22 ruger ??

I`m wanting to put a peep sight on my 10/22, I did a search and got pages of results. Whats a good peep for a good price ??

Also do I need a new front sight post for a peep sight ??
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-26-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,190
Posted By oldbrass
Re: multipurpose rifle?

Hey 68 I`m in the same boat here in Washington State,has to be 24 caliber or bigger for game animals, I went with a 30-06 for deer and Elk, but you said P-dogs yotes and white-tails. I think a 6MM or...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-26-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,213
Posted By oldbrass
Re: M1 carbine or SKS

The SKS far out powers the .30 carbine
However lets not bash the little .30 It was designed for a very specific purpose: The army needed a firearm for tankers,engineers,paratroopers etc.
The...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-25-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,624
Posted By oldbrass
Re: 30-30 vs .357 mag carbine

I`ve hunted with a 30-30 for years and taken deer and elk with it. Don`t listen to the gun writers that claim these new world critters won`t die unless hit with new super magnums,30-30 is a superb...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-25-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,588
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Thoughts on 22mag or LR. for self defense

No , yes it will work but get a bigger gun. its a natural reaction to shoot center mass and if the perk has a gun he`ll probley shoot you full of holes after being hit with a .22 You can aim for...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-25-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,287
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Gang defense and tactics

Know where the gangs are and avoid the area..If its saturated with gangs then its time to move,The crooks will always have more rights than you anyway (sad but true)
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-25-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By oldbrass
Re: long and short actions??

The `06 and .308 are both "GET-ER-DONE" calibers,you can`t go wrong with either.
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 513
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Local homeowner shoots intruder

This is happening a lot lately, I know how we can prevent it though. Lets outlaw burglury,rape and murder. Certainly the criminals would obey the law..Problem solved.:lmao2:
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-17-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Where to tactically hide a .45 colt 4&1/2 inch barrel revolver?

Get a CC permit and take it with you
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 01-17-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,685
Posted By oldbrass
Re: ruger charger into a mare's leg

why not an m1 style collapsable stock with a pistol grip, it will still be considered a rifle and no legal issues..best of both worlds
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 421
Posted By oldbrass
Re: another mag light flashlight problem

Yep, I use to work on a commercial fishing boat and everything metal turned to crud,even maglites, we put a little grease on the threads and it solved the problem your having.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-17-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Good brand of "AK"

A good AK is the cheapest you can find IMHO, shoot the heck out of it and get your moneys worth. an AK is an AK
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-17-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,922
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Best rifle for Long and Short ranges

whats long range?? lots of long range guns but not a lot of long range shooters (myself included) I consider 400 yards my very best on a good day.
a good long range all weather rifle is a lot of...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-17-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By oldbrass
Re: What do you guys think of this?

It was entertaining, ofcourse it was quite a waste of a good glock
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-17-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By oldbrass
Henry 45/70 ??

Pondering a lever action 45/70 to complete my gun collection, I have a marlin 30-30 and its a great rifle. But what about the Henry, Does anybody own one,
Just keeping my options, it looks like a...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-15-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,551
Posted By oldbrass
Re: My new Stoeger Couger 8000 9MM handgun

Is it a double action ?? reason I ask is I started doing security work and policy requires a double action auto or revolver (I don`t know why either)
Anyway your thread definately sparked my...
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 958
Posted By oldbrass
Re: How to get the Wife’s approval for a new gun

When Sandy and I met 4 years ago I made it clear I`m a gun lover, ofcourse she got her new house and a kitchen aid mixer, I got the spare bedroom as the man cave for re-loading, its worked out just...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-12-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By oldbrass
Re: found a left hand bolt 30-06

Its cut checkering,and does have a featherweight barrel,, its about a 1964 model I beleave.I`m going to call savage and get the exact munufacture date from the serial #
It only weighs 6 1/2 pounds...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-11-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By oldbrass
found a left hand bolt 30-06

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Did some trading and got this nice old savage left hand 30-06 with a 3-9 bushnell from a fella on the marlin forum, man this ol gun has a nice trigger, the rifle is in excellent condition...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-10-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,360
Posted By oldbrass
Re: A good left-hand bolt action ??

A savage, well alright then I`ll go to Cabellas and handle one, I appreciate the advice as I really have know idea whats a good bolt action rifle these days, there are just to many choices and I`m on...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-10-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,695
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Ruger American Rifle??

ofcourse I don`t see a left hand model, story of my life DANGIT
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-10-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,360
Posted By oldbrass
A good left-hand bolt action ??

Looking to get out of the brush and get a 30-06 for the hi country, I haven`t had a bolt action in 20+ years so its time.I don`t know whats good for the money these days.
looking in the 550-650 $$...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 01-03-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,920
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Ruger Sr22 pistol

Looks like a nice little pistol,would go nice with my 10/22
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-03-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,810
Posted By oldbrass
Re: How many

just one, its all the pistol I need.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-03-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,599
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Finally broke down and bought one...

Picked up an R1 last year, its a good shooter
Forum: The 1911 Forum 12-27-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By oldbrass
Re: i get my new 1911 monday, how to break it in

1911s like to be fired a lot they get better and better
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-27-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,020
Posted By oldbrass
Re: How many deer tags do you get?

In Washington state you get one deer tag per year, you have to pick which weapon to, bow,muzzle or modern,you can only use one. its very restrictive.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-27-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By oldbrass
bluing question ??

I have an 870 12 ga. left hand eject,it has matte (dull) bluing.
after much searching I found a 20" slug barrel for it but it has shiny bluing.
Is there something I can treat it with to dull it...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-12-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By oldbrass
Re: winchester 37a 12 ga. fail to eject

Thanx SC, I just did the breech on dads 742, I`ll try it on the 37A
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-12-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By oldbrass
winchester 37a 12 ga. fail to eject

My Uncle gave me a Winchester model 37A 12 ga. it sais "made in Canada" on the barrel. it ejects the lowbrass dove loads fine, when shooting hi-brass duck loads & buckshot it won`t eject. I have to...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-10-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By oldbrass
Re: 10/22 scope reccomendation

its just a plinker, tin cans and such, also a SHTF grab & go
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-10-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By oldbrass
10/22 scope reccomendation

I just picked up a 10/22 ruger, what would be a good scope in the 40-50 dollar range??
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-10-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,981
Posted By oldbrass
Re: What is your favorite caliber

30-30 in my 336 marlin its great in the thick woods of western washington
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-07-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Can you justify the Leupold scope purchase

How do you figure a leupold is low end ??
Forum: The 1911 Forum 12-07-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 881
Views: 232,007
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Pic's of your 1911's

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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-07-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By oldbrass
Trigger happy kit for 336 30-30

Anyone install the Wildwest trigger happy conversion on there Marlin Lever gun ? I love my 336 but not the sloppy & heavy trigger..

I saw it online it sais it will remove the creep and make it...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-07-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,019
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Who to vote for in 2012....

I don`t see one of them worth voting for, they don`t care about the country just there own party and how many lobbyist/industries can line there pockets, as for gun rights they will go where the...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-07-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By oldbrass
Re: John Lott Has Been Saying It For A While ....

My brother is a 19 year veteran of the Pacific county Washington Sherrifs department, we have talked about this very topic. His view is he wishes every law biding citizen had a CC permit, he has no...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-07-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By oldbrass
interstate CC question

I am curious why some states will honor your permit and some won`t, For example I am a Washington state CC permit holder and can carry in Idaho,Alaska and several other states but I can`t across the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-07-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By oldbrass
.Bersa .380 feed problem

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Bersa .380 is having frequent feed problems, the round is not lining up proerly into the feed ramp and getting cock-eyed, it could be a magazine problem or maybe the sharp...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-07-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 992
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Can a gunsmith repair this?

First off I`m sorry to hear about your friends loss..second off its a damaged firearm and if not repaired properly its a serious safety issue, be a friend and say its a wall ornemant,take him out gun...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-07-2011, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 411
Posted By oldbrass
Re: I need advise on field striping my Glenfield mod. 60

old mechanic trick-secure rifle in vice or have someone hold it securely, insert a screwdriver that fits the slot well, push down hard hard and apply torque and hit the end of the screwdriver with a...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 12-07-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,422
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Hitler hates the 1911 (He's a Glockie)

" A nation with firearms is Barbaric and Uncivilized" ( Adolf Hitler 1933 )
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-07-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By oldbrass
Re: Dads 742

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