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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-19-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Followed the wife home

Nice little guns. I have the 1 5/8 inch barrel, 22Mag. At 12 feet I have to aim 3 inches low and 2 inches to the left to allow for shift in firing. But that is "Minute of head".
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 03-27-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,384
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: To Be A Hero, Or Not To Be....that is the question.

Double D, you ask what would I do. I hope that I would stand up and defend the defenseless.

I'm 56 yrs old. No military service, for me, but Vietnam was going on when I was in school. My...
Forum: General Discussion 03-22-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 551
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Gun safety question?

The choice is yours. What ever chioce you make, understand the consequences of that choice.


Your son having access to ammunition and what ever event that might bring about. Or your family...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-21-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,886
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Best Tank Design of WWII

T34/85, second best would be German Panther. Third place possibly the M-26 Pershing.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 02-20-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: best gun for yotes

I like my Sako 78. It is chambered for 22 Hornet. Very friendly around residentual areas.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-15-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,221
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Pump vs Lever

I have a Browning Pump 22, and a Marlin Model39. The pump is faster to cycle. Otherwise, they both feed what I fill the tube with.
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 653
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What's your favorite magazine

The NRA's Shooting Illustrated is now tied with Shooting Times. If Shooting Times continues to decline in quality. Shooting Illustrated will move into the number one slot.
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 811
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What to do.....

First: You left an unsecured firearms. Locked behind a bedroom door is just part of YOUR responsibility. Why wasn't the nightstand holding a safe? When I was married, EX had a son. When I got...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 429
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: My dad wants to shoot with me WOW!

My Dad took me out shooting when I was around 5 years old. I've been a gun nut since.

His arthritis has slowed him down. But I hope once it warms up, he'll go out to the range with me.
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 652
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Hello from The Netherlands

Dutch87

Welcome from the state of confusion, also known as Oklahoma. Sorry to hear about gun ownership in the Netherlands. Regretfully we have politicians here who would like to do the same. We...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-13-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,709
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: M1 Carbine vs Ruger Mini-14

They tried. It never made it out of prototype.
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 760
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Great movie lines

I think the line that was spoken by "Mr. Nightlinger" in the movie John Wayne and the Cowboys, has to be a great one: "Lord forgive me for teh men I've killed; and the men I am about to kill."
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 655
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: My heart goes out to her NOT!!!!!

Let's see first it was she had the flu, wasn't it? Now blood clots. What's next?

With "Rambo Reno" (the baby burning bitch) is was a degerative disease wasn't it?
Forum: General Discussion 12-27-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 371
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Media illegally used 30 rd AR mag during interview?

So the BATFE can over rule local laws?
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Can a presidential executive order be challenged in the courts?

Well George Herbert (Wimp)Walker Bush used the executive order to ban importation of pistol gripped rifles in the 80s
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 12-09-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 107,016
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: whats the best 22 automatic rifle?

I like my Marlin Model 60. Wish I'd have bought one decades ago.
Forum: General Discussion 12-09-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 473
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: mistletoe ?

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant, generally you'll find it growing in hardwood trees.

It has barbed leaves with white or red berries.

The Mistletoe is the State Flower of Oklahoma.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 11-29-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By GLS_1956
Scope mounts for M48 Yugo Mausers

Has anyone tried one of those "no gunsmithing/drilling" scope mounts that replace the rear sights on the K98 or Yugo M48 Mauser rifles?

If so what are your thoughts on them?
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 11-29-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 33,740
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned?

Stoeger Luger I bought it off of friend for $25.00. About 1974
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 779
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: question on CWP shooting qualification

When I took mine, here in Oklahoma. We fired at 3 yard and 5 yard distances. Five times at each range, five rounds each time.

All we had to do was keep the hits inside the torso.
Forum: General Discussion 11-26-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 951
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: power ball

I won $4. Recycled it, along with another $16, for Wednesday's drawing.
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 11-25-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 25,717
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What gun(s) do you carry and what's it loaded with

NAA mini revolver, 22Mag loaded with Hornady's critical defense. Taurus model 85 38spl. also loaded with Hornady's critical defense. Colt series 70 with 230 gr ball.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 11-16-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,419
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Marlin model 60

I bought a synthetic stocked Model 60 earlier this year. It also came with the small scope, I'll replace the scope some day.

The more you shoot it. The better, smoother, the trigger will get.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 11-14-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 938
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Militias Anyone?

Militias are reserved for the states to form. Artical 1; Section 8 takes care of that

The Second Admendment reserves the RIGHT of the of the People to be armed. But not to form militias.
Forum: Religious Discussions 10-30-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 562
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Are you a Methodist?

I am a United Methodist.

This is not the first time that: The United Methodist Church has taken a stance that is in opposition to that of it's members.

A number of years, decades I think, ago....
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 10-25-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,998
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Open Carry (aka "OC")

Oklahoma allows for conceled carry right now. When November arrives our conceled carry permit becomes a carry permit, open or conceled.

The main reason for this is to prevent a person legally...
Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons 10-24-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,698
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Should you carry a round in the chamber?

I unload to reload. Every hole in the cylinder is filled, and the 1911 or P-35 have one up the spout.
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 499
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: pistol packin preacher.

What I find interesting is that while the Bishops of The United Methodist Church have adopted an anti handgun position. There are a number of pastors who carry for personal defense.

And of...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 10-22-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 929
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Who would you sacrifice? Moral dilemma

The reason Churchill "let" the Germans bomb coventry was to keep siecret that their codes had been broken.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-15-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,034
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Can't decide which 45-70 to get.

Winchester/Browning High Wall
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-14-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,948
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Hammerless revolvers...your thoughts?

I bought a Taurus Model 85. 38 spl. Mine is one made with SA/DA trigger and hammer spur.

I had gunsmith bob the hammer for me, something I read about decades ago in Shooting Times. So now I...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-14-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,169
Posted By GLS_1956
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-14-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 24,475
Posted By GLS_1956
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-14-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Nuther Marlin 60 question

My Model 60 came with a un-named 4x20 scope. 20 MM lenses front and back, that taper down to 3/4" inbetween.

Nothing to write home about. But it works good enough to hit the 10 to 8 rings at...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-12-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 24,475
Posted By GLS_1956
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 785
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Got a question about cats.

Feral cats are vermin. My cat is a pet, since I live in town I don't have to worry about her being shot, if she gets out of the house.

I've been told that feral cats are a cause of reduced quail...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-11-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Springfield 1898 questions....

The 1898 Springfield is more commonly known as the Krag. Was based upon an action design from Norway, the Krag-Jorgensen. First adopted by the US Army in 1892, it was the first bolt-action rifle,...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-10-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,432
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: How Lethal Is A .22 ???

How leathal? It will kill. May not be a "stopper", but I don't want to be shot with one.

Many decades ago I was asked to teach a co-worker's wife and kids how to shoot. I took them down to the...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 10-03-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,570
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: what knife do you carry with you every day

Kershaw locking folder and a swiss army penknife.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 10-03-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,823
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Sidearm during deer season?

In Oklahoma, if you have a carry permit, you may carry a handgun while hunting fowl or animal. The legislation does not mention anything about "season", whether bow, primitive (black powder), or...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-03-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,552
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: which caliber for all around use?

Between those three cartridges the choice is easy. It's the 308 Winchester. More rifles chambered for that round and any of the other two, probably more rifles chambered for the 308 Winchester than...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,245
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Anybody watching Revolution on NBC?

14 years after loss of electrical power. And no one has thought to go back to pre-electric technology?

I guess that the population die off allowed for all the pristeen clothes.

I wonder if the...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,315
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Favorite TV show Character...

Ziva David on NCIS, Sargent Saunder on Combat, Emma Peele on The Avengers, Bullwinkle J Moose on Captain Kangaroo.
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 09-22-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Need Help Identifying Rifle this Model is Holding

It is either a P-14 Enfield, or an M1917 "Enfield". Depends on whether it's chambered for the .303, or the .30/06.
Forum: General Discussion 09-20-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 915
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: how long does it take .....

You'll always miss them. Go to your wife with your pain, just as you'd want her to come to with her pain.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 09-10-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,428
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Looking to buy a 45 handgun

All I can say is while my exwife never went shooting with me. Decades ago I took out a few guns for another friend's wife to fire. She is a petite woman, and she was able to fire the 1911 far...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 09-01-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,342
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What's the first thing you think of when I say: Magnum?

Shotgun. 12 gauge, then 20 guage. After that, the 357.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 08-30-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,883
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Reciprocity

http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 08-29-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 33,740
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned?

Stoger Luger. Bought it about 36 years ago.
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 08-29-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 581
Posted By GLS_1956
Re: Oklahoma bucks the feds

Being an Oklahoman. The snopes is accurate on what's going on. The Fed don't like it. but we're doing it.
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