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Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 278
Posted By north tex
Re: The 'cold' war vs today

We were a whole lot safer during the "cold war" than we are now! I've been alive since the beginning of it. What I see today scares the ever lovin...out me.
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 441
Posted By north tex
Re: Strange question for Friday, #2

If my neighbor 3 doors down (Police Chief) asked for help you bet I would. Small town struggling to keep it's head above water but one of the best places I have ever lived and I have lived in a LOT...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 314
Posted By north tex
Re: Texas People Are you ok?

We just got lots of rain and lightning with some small hail. Got friends in Granbury that came through okay, but haven't heard from a friend in Cleburne yet.
Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 621
Posted By north tex
Re: How strong are your gonads?

Was this a fruedian slip? ;)
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 05-05-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 365
Posted By north tex
Re: 600 Yards Iron Sight Mosin Nagant!

It would be a bit of a drive from FW but Top Gun range just south Leonard on SH78 has 500 yards.

From their sight rules:


http://www.topgunshootingclub.com/
Forum: General Discussion 05-02-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 318
Posted By north tex
Re: Ever wonder is Milsurp Ammo cans are watertight? Read this.

Lets see I think that went: "640, 1240, Conelrad".:cool: Remember those radio PSA's?
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 05-01-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF April Giveaway #6 ** WINNER **

Outstanding. Thanks so much. I'm looking forward to it.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 05-01-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 384
Posted By north tex
Re: Concealed Carry in Church

If the church is not posted with a 3006 sign then you don't need the pastor's permission. If it in fact it is posted then I would get a written authorization from the pastor. I carry every time I'm...
Forum: General Discussion 04-23-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 803
Posted By north tex
Re: Tinnitus

I called the "Quietus" place once. After finding out the price, which they seemed reluctant to reveal, I declined them. The salesman then became rude and wanted to know why the "H" I called him if...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-10-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By north tex
Re: She's So Fine My P-89

:)I've had a p89dc for more than 20 years. Carried it for a while. Yep have shot a few times;). It's a great gun. It's now my wife's favorite handgun.
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,032
Posted By north tex
Re: DHS Says They Can Seize Your Gold, Silver, And Guns If They Feel Like It

Make sure you have a fan nearby..... You'll be the first to know when the SHTF;):D
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-25-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,040
Posted By north tex
Re: mag ammo

All I will add Beth is make sure you have ear protection if your gun is a handgun. Those 22 mags are loud out of handgun. They are downright obnoxious out of an NAA mini revolver.:cool:
Forum: General Discussion 03-25-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By north tex
Re: Local Gun Club has Fire.

Maybe it was like an indoor one here in Dallas . A shooter was firing dis allowed tracers that caught some rubber in the back stop of fire. Caused major damage.
Forum: Religious Discussions 03-25-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 640
Posted By north tex
Re: Christians can be America's enemy too.

A local Methodist pastor asked why I wouldn't attend his church. I told him it was because of the "United" word in the name. I refuse to voluntarily contribute to an organization that is violating...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-21-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 772
Posted By north tex
Re: Texas: HB2167

No.. You have to read the entire paragraph in context. The first sentence is for 2/3 vote passage. The second in for less than 2/3 vote passage. The bill will never get out of committee. No...
Forum: General Discussion 03-12-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,429
Posted By north tex
Red face Re: I found out where all the 22lr is going!!!!!!!

I wish I had the confidence in the electoral process to believe that we can win again. In my heart I truly believe that this last election may have been stolen given the numerous reports of possible...
Forum: General Discussion 03-12-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By north tex
heads up on a bogus Fedex email virus

I just got off the phone with Fedex about an email my wife received stating that there was an attempted delivery on Mar 8 at 6:30pm. Just received today..1st clue. The email said to "print"...
Forum: General Discussion 03-12-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,429
Posted By north tex
Re: I found out where all the 22lr is going!!!!!!!

In my experience pallets were loaded to their safe capacity, 4k to 6k, depending on the product and it's packaging). The overall payload weight would stay about the same with a reduced number of...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-12-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By north tex
Re: heritage .22 magnum/lr 6 shot revolver

As long as you rotate them so the firing pin doesn't keep hitting the same spot.
Forum: General Discussion 03-12-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,429
Posted By north tex
Re: I found out where all the 22lr is going!!!!!!!

Yep. I'd estimate around 16 pallets depending on the weight. Also the "22" may have been .223. Though I wouldn't think that both would come out of the same plant.




Snipers....:eek:;)
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-11-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By north tex
Re: heritage .22 magnum/lr 6 shot revolver

Each chamber in the cylinder and the firing pin can be damaged. Some guns dry firing just one time can cause damage. I've turned down 22s that showed evidence of dry firing. One revolver had big...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-10-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF April Giveaway #6

I'd like to enter this one. Thanks Jedwil
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-10-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 653
Posted By north tex
Re: Cops Inside the Door.

In MY opinion that is the WRONG way to do it. If they didn't knock or announce themselves to verify occupancy then it's still, I think, an illegal search when they went after things that were not in...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-10-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 479
Posted By north tex
Re: Future Soldiers

Their video games will teach them to be drone pilots so they can kill by remote control.
I know this is a harsh statement but I' really beginning to "fear" this war by remote control business. ...
Forum: General Discussion 03-08-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 791
Posted By north tex
Re: Cops at the Door Part II

I also. Have had to do that in the past. 911 operator asked me to secure the gun before the officer arrived. I believe it was for both my safety and the officer's. Handed it through the door to...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-08-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 600
Posted By north tex
Re: Brass quality ( Headstamps )

I've had some 9mm FC brass that appeared to be the same headstamp but the lettering depth was shallower. When loading them and spot checking the loaded weights I found that the shallow headstamp...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-05-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,435
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF April Giveaway #2

I'll jump in for this one!;)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-02-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,168
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF March Giveaway #3

Very useful materials. Please add me to the list.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-02-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 474
Posted By north tex
Re: Magpul Breaks Bad, Continues Sales to LEOs in Ban States

I agree with this ^^^^. These industries are already sticking their necks out to support 2A. These are people that have a lot invested and employ fairly large numbers. Moving from one state to...
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 756
Posted By north tex
Re: 8AM at the Doctors Office

She just watches the wrong news channels. Haven't you heard that we (The NRA) have been called terrorists by some pols and MSM. People have that drilled into their skulls full of mush day after day...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-19-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,220
Posted By north tex
Re: CTD out of control!

We keep saying that we won't use their service any more, but the on line store seems sell out of anything we want. I don't buy anything from them on line because I think their shipping charges have...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-19-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By north tex
Smile Re: Reloading presses out of stock!

I've had an old single stage Spartan press for years and use it plodding along loading slowly. Maybe after this panic is over and all these "new" modern presses come up for resale then I'll up...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-17-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By north tex
Re: Expanding 9mm shells

I've some similar waves on my Fed cases loading plated bullets but not as noticeable. But I'm not crimping anywhere near as hard as you are. What's the diameter on your crimps?
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 800
Posted By north tex
Re: Traveling through ban states

That's the way it's supposed to be.

BUT some states treat it as a defense against prosecution and make you prove it. That means you are stuck in their jail til you get a court date. Then after...
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,002
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF 12th Anniversary Giveaway #16

Please add me to the list. Thanks
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-07-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 482
Posted By north tex
Re: Karl Rove and Dick Morris fire from Fox News

Karl Rove can take his "opinions" and put them where the sun doesn't ever shine. He's nothing but a snake in the grass waiting to bite.:eek:
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 02-05-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,607
Posted By north tex
Re: Does your boss allow you to bring a gun to work?

How about a choice that says the boss doesn't have a policy on the matter and he doesn't know who's carrying.:cool:
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-01-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,508
Posted By north tex
Re: When will we see more normal supply inventories?

Some are talking several months before it starts to catch up now. Berry's bullets has announced that they are not taking any more orders til further notice. They just can't catch up with the orders...
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By north tex
Re: Thanks for sending this my way Double D

Between the Air Force and some civilian time I spent many years in FAR Northern Maine. I've had all the snow and -30 and -40 temps I ever want to see. Too many days and nights like this:
...
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 157
Posted By north tex
Re: In Dallas,Tx and loving it.

Welcome from about 60 miles east of your Tx destination:)
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-25-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 768
Posted By north tex
Re: Senate rule change means gun control is comming

Yes with most items. BUT---the house doesn't vote on treaties such as the UN arms Control treaty. Only the senate has approval on them. Hope they haven't done anything to the 2/3rds rule. That...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 559
Posted By north tex
Re: REMEMBER WHEN

Unfortunately I was overseas when it disappeared from dad and mom's house. I had plans to restore it but never got the opportunity.:(
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-24-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 550
Posted By north tex
Re: Doctors are starting to ask.....

When I changed Dr's almost 2 years ago they had the questions about guns on the form. They didn't care if it got answered or not. They told me it is a form required by the fed gov.
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 559
Posted By north tex
Re: REMEMBER WHEN

Back in the late '50s I learned to hunt with a then OLD 12 gauge double with external hammers and double triggers. Don't remember what the brand it was. Learned real quick that you didn't want to...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 1,614
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF 12th Anniversary Giveaway #2

Great idea. Please add me
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 1,507
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF 12th Anniversary Giveaway #1

Very nice. Please add me
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,217
Posted By north tex
Re: TFF 12th Anniversary Giveaway #3

One of my favorite places....Please add me
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-22-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By north tex
Re: Failed Assassination attempt

turned out to be a tear gas gun.....
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-17-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 681
Posted By north tex
Re: ok, time to start shopping.

The p11 isn't a bad gun once you get used to the heavy trigger. There are a few variations that work with the mag capacity. I carry a PF9 but don't recommend it to everybody. Mine is problem free...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-16-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 496
Posted By north tex
Re: Lets all boycott watching B.O's coranation and any other of his posterior being s

It's automatic here. If he's on it, the TV is turned off. I couldn't even stand watching his condescending lying mug during the "debates". My wife despises him even more than I do.
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