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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-30-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,906
Posted By cakes
Re: good news for tokarev owners

What an embarrassing thread. Someone comes by and offers an opposing point of view only to be run out of town by the "good old boys". I agreed with him on most points, so I guess I will go away for...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 06-29-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By cakes
Re: JC Higgins Pump Model 20??

It's the same as a High Standard Model 200. I picked one of these up recently for $100. That guy's price is way too high in the condition you described.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 06-26-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By cakes
Re: AR57

Put a 30 round mag in the mag well, but take out the spring and follower first. You will have a built-in brass catcher.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-23-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,005
Posted By cakes
Re: daisy 22 rifles

None of this is correct. It's still a rifle. Please refer to www.ATF.gov for clarification.


As far as the original question: I bought two Daisy .22s this year. One bolt and one auto...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 06-09-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By cakes
Re: Paint for blued sights?

I've had very good results from fingernail polish. I keep a bottle of red and a bottle of white handy. And a bottle of polish remover in case I change my mind.
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 06-07-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,372
Posted By cakes
Re: Where to keep Home defense hand gun with childern in the house?

You should give the kids their own guns so they don't need to take yours.


Seriously, though, you should keep your pistol in your immediate control(holster), or the kids in your immediate...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 05-10-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,105
Posted By cakes
Re: Semi auto shotgun

So, they know to shoot you because you have a shotgun!

I think cost is a major factor. Also, as previously mentioned, autos get a bad rap because of problems that were solved a long time ago. ...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 05-01-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,818
Posted By cakes
Re: need some advice o home protection

Unfortunately, I have fired a few rounds of .40 indoors w/o hearing protection. My ears rang for a long time, but that was the very least of my worries. Point being: noise should not be a...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-24-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,396
Posted By cakes
Re: Glock, Lasermax and Compensated Barrel?

I have a Glock 22 in which I use a Lasermax and a Lone Wolf extended/ported 357sig barrel. I didn't do any before/after testing, but the combo works well for me.

Point of aim and point of impact...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-16-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By cakes
Re: Glock 23 Upgrades

Check out this link. I recommend the Tactical. Choosing Your Trigger (http://www.ghostinc.com/c=dO0rLlMAxNvTWRe8v0AruEanH/category/choosing_the_right_trigger_for_you/)

I would recommend the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By cakes
Re: H&R Handy Gun

This information is correct. Include ATF.gov in your research.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-08-2010, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By cakes
Re: XD owners

For a carry gun, an XD with a 4" barrel and compact grip is the way to go.

I only have two XDs, but I've had them for a few years. One is black, and the other is bi-tone. The finish of the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-08-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By cakes
Re: Felt Recoil

try this

http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp

It is somewhere to start and good for comparisons.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-07-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By cakes
Re: need some ideas...

For scoped ARs, I like the DPMS Hi-Rider uppers. You don't have to worry about extra high rings or risers to get the scope up to eye level.

You didn't mention if this gun would be used for...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-03-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,102
Posted By cakes
Re: Clipdraw - Anyone use it?

Really?? I think it's a little more than that.


I have a clipdraw on a 1911. It carries quite nicely, and doesn't affect how it shoots. But, it is a bolt-on, not a stick-on. I think the tape...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-27-2010, 04:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,490
Posted By cakes
Re: H&R Single Shot 223 Rem. w/24" Heavy Barrel & Laminated stock

In case you haven't decided....
You need to check the rate of twist. My bull barreled H&R has 1 in 12" twist. It shoots 40-45 grain bullets extremely well, but when I use heavy bullets(the ones...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-27-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,156
Posted By cakes
Re: Savage Arms .22, need model!

I have a rifle exactly like that one. The magazine says that it works for 23A or NRA match rifles.

My rifle has no model name/number on it, and, like yours, has a serial number on the rear of the...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 02-25-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By cakes
Re: special load

I agree. Round balls make great hunting bullets, but that 110 grain charge seems a bit high.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-24-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By cakes
Re: finding twist rate?

OR... You can shoot a few bullets of varying weight, and see which your rifle prefers.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-23-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By cakes
Re: I am new to reloading, and have a questions about space needed

I know a couple of guys that do all of their reloading at the shooting range. One of them only loads for two rifle calibers, and has two Lee Loaders. Two ammo cans can hold all of his components,...
Forum: Feedback Forum 02-17-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 41
NRA
Views: 2,698
Posted By cakes
Re: NRA

Do I need an answer? If I just said, "I don't like their logo" wouldn't that be enough? I stated why I'm not a member of the NRA. The reason behind MY decision doesn't need to be good enough for...
Forum: Feedback Forum 02-17-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 41
NRA
Views: 2,698
Posted By cakes
Re: NRA

On the political side of things, I do not see eye to eye with them on most topics. There are other organizations that I do agree with and support.

On the other side of the NRA(the side that...
Forum: Feedback Forum 02-17-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 41
NRA
Views: 2,698
Posted By cakes
Re: NRA

I completely agree.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 02-17-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By cakes
Re: 7MM Magnum or .30/06 for Elk?

I shot a cow elk at around 80 yards, and when it fell over dead without taking a step I was happy that I chose the .30-06. When I found the perfectly expanded bullet while quartering the animal for...
Forum: Feedback Forum 02-17-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 41
NRA
Views: 2,698
Posted By cakes
Re: NRA

I have signed up for a couple of their free 1 year memberships in the past, but the NRA will NEVER see a dime of my money.

I am a gun owner that does not like the NRA. I don't think every gun...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-16-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By cakes
Re: SAND BAGS

I buy sandbags. It's easier for me to find $20 than to find the time to make my own sandbags. And I don't have any camo pants. So instead of paying for pants and paying for sand, then finding time...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-16-2010, 02:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By cakes
Re: 50 cal cva caplock

It depends on where it is being sold. If you live in an area with a primitive/traditional blackpowder hunting season the prices of caplocks and flintlocks are usually higher than in a place with no...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-13-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,996
Posted By cakes
Re: Ruger 10/22 Question

I agree. I don't understand why everyone hates polymer. It is much better than steel in many applications. I wish more gun manufacturers would make the switch.
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By cakes
Re: Too cold for the range?

Do you carry a gun in the cold? If so, you should practice shooting it in the cold.
Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items 02-07-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,914
Posted By cakes
Re: Shooter loses registered silencer to police.

It's going to be a simple case. The prosecution will try to prove that they were using the suppressors. The defense will try to prove that they were not using them. The judge/jury will decide.
...
Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items 02-07-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,914
Posted By cakes
Re: Shooter loses registered silencer to police.

There was so much bad information on that thread from your link, I could only read a couple of pages before it got overwhelming. I hope someone came along with real facts to straighten them out.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-05-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,447
Posted By cakes
Re: Horizontal gun cabinet

Mine looks likes a wine rack for 4 foot long wine bottles. It's for storage, not display, but you didn't mention which style you were looking for.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 02-03-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,135
Posted By cakes
Re: Who has fired a Desert Eagle?

I had one in .50 for about 5 years. I wish I still had it, and will probably buy another. It was one of the most accurate pistols I've ever owned, and it made a lot of wild hogs stop breathing. As...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-03-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By cakes
Re: shooting steel balls in 12 ga. ??

Oh, be sure to measure by weight, not volume.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-03-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By cakes
Re: shooting steel balls in 12 ga. ??

Those 'steel balls' are about the size of T shot, so steel T shot loads using the appropriate wads should work fine. And, of course, if you are using choke tubes you should use one that is...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-02-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By cakes
Re: New Gun at the Shot Show

The judge is rifled because a .410 handgun is an NFA gun. This would be non NFA whether smooth or rifled. I wonder how the 45 Colt would perform in a smoothbore with a rifled choke tube.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-02-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By cakes
Re: help please

What's wrong with the mags at Numrich or Midway?
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-02-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 759
Posted By cakes
Re: tea party calling for a national strike

I only agree with half of that stuff, so I will stay home for two days(saturday the 17th and sunday the 18th). Oh, wait, that's the weekend, and I was going to stay home anyways.

Good luck with...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-01-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,210
Posted By cakes
Re: Mossberg VS Benelli "12G"

You can get 2 1/2 Mossbergs for the price of 1 Benelli. The Mossberg is made in the USA. If you want to modify the Benelli you have to worry about 922 compliance.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-01-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,846
Posted By cakes
Re: Whats the best powder measure for the $

For those on a very limited budget, a set of Lee dippers can be had for $13 at www.leeprecision.com. You can get good results when used in conjunction with a scale.
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-01-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By cakes
Re: We know how this s going to work out

How else would they update the list of doors to kick down?
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-31-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,506
Posted By cakes
Re: Boss busted me carrying.

That's probably what the boss is saying, too. He/she can't put their livelihood at risk because of YOUR unreasonable fears. The last thing an employer wants is one of their employees to kill...
Forum: General Discussion 01-30-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
u c
Views: 504
Posted By cakes
Re: u c

It's an interesting book that offers a very interesting point of view. I liked it, but would have liked it A LOT better if he would have left out the graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Those took...
Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items 01-30-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,004
Posted By cakes
Re: Sawed Off Shotgun

A short barreled shotgun is completely different than a machine gun. If you have a shotgun barrel that is less than 18 inches long, you can weld on the extension, as noted above. If a barrel...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-30-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,521
Posted By cakes
Re: Almost Got Robbed Last Night

Good point. In this case, your money might be better spent on karate lessons.

Or a taxi fare to a nicer part of town when you want to hit the bars.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-30-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By cakes
Re: Cop Killer ?

FN Herstal restricted ammo sales to the public to the ss196, which is not considered armor piercing ammo.

The ss190 is AP and subject to regulation.

Title 27 Section 478.37
No person shall...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-29-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,052
Posted By cakes
Re: snake loads for home defense?

old semperfi, your safety concerns are legitimate, but have you considered increasing that safety factor by leaving that first cylinder empty? That first round of +p+ golden sabre will be just two...
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 01-29-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By cakes
Re: AR barrel extensions

The barrel extension IS considered part of the barrel. If you buy an AR barrel, the extension will be installed already, and headspace will already be set.
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 01-29-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By cakes
Re: Optics on a WASR

I can vouch for the side mount. I use one with a red dot, and it works well. The other mount looks like it could get the scope a little closer to the bore, but I don't know how solid it is, and...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-28-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By cakes
Re: Glock trigger shooting tip

I use the Ghost Tactical in my Glocks. Short reset and no overtravel. At 5 lbs, it's about the same as the factory trigger pull weight.

www.ghostinc.com/category/50_tactical/
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