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There's nothing to distinguish it. A slender barrel, ratty looking old model 10 Smith with Pachmayr grips and what used to be a nickle finish that now looks like it was chawed by chemical beavers or something. I'm going to shoot it today. As near as I can tell, it'll be the first time in better than a decade it's had fire in its belly. It belonged to my daughter. Nancy had blue eyes and apple cheeks, a ready laugh and when she went through the same police academy as I, she benefited from my experience. I knew they used absolutely the cheapest, filthiest practice ammunition for qualification: bullets were pure lead, probably cut from lead rope and slammed into a die, six rounds and the bore looked like it had silver icicles. When she shot qualification I fixed her up with half-jacket SWCs loaded to the same velocity. The rangemaster was used to seeing patterns, not groups; at fifteen feet, dinner plate spread was a good group ... he went down the row of holed silhouettes, "Not bad, not bad, not bad, hel-LO!" -- he looked at a tea saucer sized group and then looked at Nancy, and she turned a little red and said "My dad's Linn Keller," and the rangemaster gave an approving "Um-HUM!", replaced the stub of a smoldering stogie between his teeth, and went on down the line. Nancy slipped out of her dying body seven years ago today, pancreatic cancer, so today I'm taking her revolver out for some exercise. It's just a ratty old revolver, nothing to distinguish it, but I'll not willingly part with it.

I'm the TO from HELL in cases like this. Suspected squib.? "Stop! CEASE FIRE!" Shooter doesn't react... and a hand gets laid on the shooter to reinforce verbal direction. Yes, hopefully that all takes place BEFORE another round is fired. If not... oh well, I tried my best, but I interfered with the shooter, and will gladly offer a reshoot if the barrel is clear. Because, frankly, there wouldn't have been a third shot fired! And if the shooter is upset about it... my attitude is "get over it"... I reacted to what I thought was an unsafe situation. I know there have been shooters that were initially upset over my reaction to what I thought was a squib... I do hope they've gotten over it... In my defense, I believe I've only been wrong on ONE occasion. And I can live happily ever after no matter how many times I'm wrong... if I'm right once and save someone from injury. The alternative is too horrid to contemplate. Frankly, I want all my TOs to feel the same way.

Then don't explain it to her.

2nd Amendment to the US Constitution says "...right to...bear arms shall not be infringed". Therefore: (1) Should concealed carry be allowed? Most certainly (2) What guidelines should be implemented when moving from state to state? (Reciprocity) None. Anyone can carry anything anywhere. (3) Should non-permitting be considered? Hell no. (4) What SHOULD the criteria be for an individual to conceal carry, as opposed to what it currently is? The same criteria as is currently set for for an individual to wear socks --- HE WANTS TO. (5) Should training be mandatory, and if so, what type and how extensive? Just as soon as they come up with a training requirement to vote and a training requirement to pray we can discuss this again. (6) What penalties, if any, should be imposed on improper use of a concealed carry firearm? Define "improper use". Flashing? Nothing. Pointing it at someone to make a point? That's called aggravated assault, and is already illegal. Arrest him. Shooting someone? If it was a legal shoot, clap him on the back. If it was an illegal shot, clap him in jail. Your question is too ambivalent to answer.

Last night at a small town Sd wrestling match the microphone broke when handed to the gentleman who was going to sing. The man said God blessed him with a loud voice and would sing without the mic. As he was about to start, the home team surrounded him and sang with him. The " sound quality" won't have them singing at the super bowl, but few at the super bowl have done better.

Make that SOLE. Any sensible canine would not be prone to this type of insanity!

Soon we won't be able to do anything but tables. Everything else has gone away.

Yeah!! And my @$$ is a Chinese typewriter!!

Last update. Today is Wednesday. Bea has been home since Saturday evening. She's feeling a little better each day, and getting fiesty and wanting to "do" as much as she is able. I

Boy are you in the wrong place

Two tales of woe averted: One guy came into the black powder shop where I worked and asked if there were an easier way to measure powder. Kept losing count of the grains alonng about 50. We sold him a powder measure and the boss threw in a manual on muzzle loading. A stunt guy from Knott's berry farm came in, bought a 12" barrel double barrel 12 gauge muzzle stuffer. He wanted more muzzle flash and had been working with flash powder in his act for years. 25 frains of FFg and ten of flash powder blew the gun all to pieces, but never got a scratch himself. Ray Taylor, owner of The Flintlock, bought the gun back from him and hung it above the cash register with a sign reading "Yes you CAN blow up a muzzle loader."

Creamy forever!!! If I want crunchy I'll buy a can of peanuts!

Season 12, Episode 17, Mad Dog First aired January 14th 1967 Festus: When it comes to dying, I reckon everybody feels about the same way. Dr. Henry S. Rand: What would that be? Festus: They'd just rather do it tomorrow.

I'm going to say just one more thing in regards to another club closing down. If we want Cowboy action shooting to last, then it is up to US.... yes, US, those who play the game. No matter what, nobody can take the game from us.. we own it because we play it. If you want it to last, then don't get into any petty pi$$ing contest with any of your local clubs, just support them. As long as we support one another, we will always have a place to play the game no matter what else may happen.

Rudolph`s Tipsy Spritzer 2 Cups Vodka 5 Cups Orange Juice2 Cups Lemon lime soda 1/2 Cup Cherry juice 1/4 Cup Fresh lemon juice Chill all ingredients. Add to a large pitcher and mix. Serve over ice.... Good with brandy, too.

I have three pieces of advice for you: 1) Don't buy anything until you've been to a few matches and learned about the guns and the equipment. 2) Don't buy anything until you've been to a few matches and learned about the guns and the equipment. 3) Don't buy anything until you've been to a few matches and learned about the guns and the equipment. I could talk all day.

Not sure how to answer this question without it turning political. I believe in shall-issue permits, but I also believe in some sort of live-fire qualification and classroom training covering the legal use of force. As much as I hate the idea of any government interference in my right to protect myself, I am also aware that there are quite a few incompetent idiots out there ready to spoil it for the rest of us. Getting a carry permit should be guaranteed to anyone who passes a background check and can demonstrate a basic level of proficiency with a firearm. I absolutely DO NOT believe in "may issue" permits, because it means you're at the mercy of some anti-gun police chief who wants to restrict the number of people who are allowed to carry a gun. Open carry is a thorny issue. There are times when it may be warranted, but it also is a great way to frighten all the snowflakes and make them more inclined to vote anti-gun in the next election. It also tips off the thugs that they can have a free gun if they figure out how to jump you from behind.

A self-deprecating wit is a wonderful thing.

Hey Pat, I know a very experienced carpenter that says you should always buy lumber from a store that has it stored under covers but outdoors. If it is stored inside it holds moisture to much then warps when it starts drying out. Jax T

Endorsed by Rudolph himself....

Obvious photoshop. We all know that reindeer can't hover.

I have edited the post from the TO to highlight those comments concerning the squib. In his own words, see the 2nd paragraph above....... which to me implies the possibility that this 'perceived squib' may have actually been a fired round. And because NO ONE could be certain of a miss..... then it ain't one. Was ANY of the participants 100% sure there was actually a squib? Shooter is Clean. I see no other call based on the info WE (the Wire Pards) have been given. ..........Widder

Well if we are talking new Colts, then you need to add a couple more rugers to that number. 4 sounds about right for what they are going for these days. Oh man. Nothing would make me happier than that. I'd even let him shoot my Colt as much as he wanted. That is if it's not too much of a baby for him. He might prefer my buddy's pair of 1904 colts instead.

I've picked up my AR-15, swung it left, swung it right, flipped it over, and shouldered it numerous times, yet I've never been able to it to go click-clack-click like the ones in the movies do. .

As a teenager I "blew up" my moms vacuum cleaner while she swept the house. Seems it didn't like digesting percussion caps and primers that were lurking in the deep pile carpet in the doorway of my brother and mines room! Dad bought mom a new sweeper..... And banished all reloading to the barn after that.

Except that sh dung for brains like that would probably end up leaving the carcass there to rot after trying to clean it then giving up on it. We turned in a couple of idiots that left a moose that way after they shot it too far in. We had offered to help get it out but they said they could do it.

The receiver can take the pressure. The op-rod, however, doesn't like excess speed(?). If it is operated too violently, by ammo using too fast a powder, it can bend. At least, that's what I've always understood. I believe the M14 (or the M1A), which also has a long flat op-rod, can also be bent by too fast of a powder.

That is why ther call it #2 lumber......

I agree on all points. I think I might have said "she's all yours."

Yup. Just like all guns.

SEE: You gave them very specific directions of what you wanted and... ... they did EXACTLY what you told them to do.

What a mess. Some say "clean", some "1 miss", some "MDQ". Shooter fires - it's a squib, bullet does not go down range = miss. TO's "Stop" isn't fast enough and shooter fires another round, apparently hitting the target. That is a hit, but I'm still calling a miss on the previous shot. I'm watching/listening to the target for a single hit (per shot). I am not going to ASSUME that both bullets traveled together and hit the target at the exact same time. The MDQ is still in play because although it has been stated that the shooter was quicker than the TO, the TO did give the STOP command and the shooter fired FOUR more rounds (one that cleared the squib and the three following rounds). That's my thoughts, BS

Rusty Spittoon, Calamity JoAnne, and Mustang Gregg at HOW many moons ago.

Most clubs around here have done away with vertical racks. The potential for a dropped gun or breaking the 170 is much higher than placing guns on a table or bale. I took great pleasure in destroying the last of the vertical racks. There are a couple good designs, they are not at ground level, they are wrapped with carpet, and they are heavy duty. The style of rack shown above is a notorious sight breaker.

I used a pound of FFFg Goex powder to good effect.

Bingo!!! My kids told me they had no Idea what to get a 77 year old man. I suggested a 66 year old woman. They thought that was disgusting

It doesn't matter that you reckon the first bullet rode atop the second bullet and both hit the target. There's no guarantee they will do that every time. So it comes down to whether it was really a squib. The rule is if you THINK it's a miss, then it's a hit. How would you score any non - squib shot that didn't ring steel but you also didn't see kick up dirt? So if you THINK it was a miss because you THINK it was a squib, then it's a hit. At least, that's how I'd call it around here. I realize some places don't have the benefit of expressive dirt.

So this is what transpired on this stage. The shooter shot the first pistol at a single knockdown target for one round, then dumped the remaining four rounds on a stationary target. The second pistol was drawn and the first round was at a stationary target. I was the TO and when this round went off it sounded like a squib. As the TO I immediately said stop. The shooter is a little hard of hearing and I know without a doubt the command was given loud enough since all the spotters and posse around heard my command. My job as a TO is to watch the gun handling not the targets. As the TO operator even though I gave the command and the shooter continued with the string I couldn't tell whether the bullet hit the target. It is possible the bullet hit the target or it's possible the second round pushed the squib out as the shooter continued the string on the final target meaning he shot it out of order putting the incorrect amount of rounds on the final target. Whether the shooter did or didn't hear the command he took it upon himself to continue the string. In my opinion if we don't know which target the bullet actually hit because we either didn't see the hit or don't know which target the bullet actually hit the advantage should go to the shooter and in this case it did. Lead Finger

Well now to be fair, we're not completely immune from that

And that’s how the 44 Russian became the 44 Special. Too much yeast in Elmer Keith’s batch and he discovered the 44 Magnum.