Widder, SASS #59054

Well, hot diggity dog. Its good to see ya back on the Wire and hopefully, getting better each day from those health issues. Although I never left the Wire portion, my open heart surgery kept me from shooting a few years back for about 2 years. BUT, I managed to get back and enjoy the shooting part. Here's wishing you well in your recovery. And a big 'thanks' for updating us. ...........Widder

BUT.... what if these missing people were ALIEN's and were suddenly called home? So, instead of being alien abducted..... they were alien visitors. Could be why they were so smart and knew about nuclear stuff, etc..... Do some of you actually believe that some of our Cowboy shooters are human? ..........Widder

I put my app in the mail this morning. ..........Widder

TW and I were discussing some of the latest news on the phone, both of us using our 'speaker' mode. We talk about Iran, taxes, some Biblical stuff and lots of gun talk. THEN.....TW tells me about these Nuclear Scientist that have started missing or dying the past few months. And he was getting concerned and worried it might be 'Alien' abduction related. He believes that stuff......... and I don't. THEN... from his end of the phone line, I hear this sweet woman's voice, sounds like a voice of wisdom...maybe his wifey. SHE says...... "those missing people were all Smart, well educated, super intelligent people. I don't think YOU have anything to worry about". (I bet you didn't expect to see that one coming). Hey, ya can't make this stuff up. ..........Widder

I plan to be a professional comedian when I grow up. As a lousy shooter, I ain't gonna make a living handling guns..... ..........Widder

The ONLY time TW was ever humbled was a couple summers back when he got attacked by a wasp. He moaned and cried on the phone for over a week about that itsy bitsy sting. And during the whole time, told his wife that if she would go get him a DQ nanner split, it would probably make him feel better. Of all the nerve. TW never even heard of the word 'Humble' until he misspelled.....'Bumble' bee! ..........Widder

Actually, he don't want anyone to know that you and him are acquainted..... He'll deny ever knowing you..... ..........Widder

Y'all have probably already heard this. Ole TW had a bad problem with ringing in his ears. So he took that new medicine called 'LIPO'. At the same time, his wife bought some new shampoo for him that enhances hair growth. His ear ringing stopped........ but now he can't hear nothing for all the hair growing in his ears. ..........Widder

and I still want my $30 back from TW. He sent me a $30 bill and guess WHO's picture was on it? I knew it was funny money immediately. ..........Widder

Hopefully, we 'WCU'....."WON'T SEE YOU"..... ") SOME folks are better off being seen than heard.....and some folks are better off if even they ain't seen! Somehow, ole TW fits into both categories...... P.S. - he still owes me money! ..........Widder

SALUTE! ..........Widder

H.K. sounds like a timing issue. This can be 'reset', based on the OAL of your ammo. I would send it to Slater (Eric Slater, Cowboy shooter and gunsmith). If he can't get your timing correct, he'll call me and I'll go over to his house and we will both go crazy getting it fixed... His business number is: 865 / 591-5129 Here's you a little test before sending it. Load up some dummy rounds that are a few .000's longer than your present rounds that are causing jamming issues. With longer rounds, you shouldn't get those jams. It appears your timing is 'slow' and needs to be increased just a tad.... and Slater can do that. ..........Widder

My limited understanding is that a new barrel and 24# plus recoil spring are required. And yes, .45 ACP mags will be the correct mags to use. I also presently shoot a 10mm AND a couple 460 Rowlands. The Rowlands are darn nice..... and powerful. And so far, they (all 3 of them) have been very reliable. And all of them are set up on the 1911 frame. Its because I like the 10mm, the 40 SUPER intrigues me and I'm tempted to get one. ..........Widder

The .40 SUPER is a .45 ACP 'size' case necked down to .40 (or 10mm). Starline makes brass and its officially called .40 Super and not 10mm Super. Yes, it is a bottle neck case. Basically, it is a very hot 10mm round and can be set up in Glocks and 1911's. ..........Widder

I have a 6" Kimber .45 Hunter 1911. I'm thinking about having Bar-Sto do a conversion over to .40 Super with their barrel. Any of you Wire Pards have experience with the .40 Super that don't mind sharing any Pros/Cons on doing this conversion? Mega Thanks! ..........Widder

When you Wild Bunch pards buy a new 1911 in .45 ACP, what # is the slide recoil spring on most 1911 .45's. And, after you tune them for your personal taste, what # recoil spring do you prefer for your light loads and heavy loads, like +P type stuff. Thanks ..........Widder

Howdy Rooster. My 'guess' is because the SLOW timing of the 336 and 1895 models don't create any wear to hinder feeding of longer ammo, like the 30-30, 444 and 45-70. Plus, those rifles (336 and 1895) are not shot enough to give much wear on the timing ramp. The 1894 pistol caliber rifles do get sufficient wear, which slows the timing down. That's why slightly building up the timing ramp on the 1894 carrier can often cure the Marlin jam because it speeds up the timing just enough to fix the jam problem. You probably already know all this, but I thought I would post it anyhow. Have a great day ..........Widder

I'm not a Colt person except some of their double actions. BUT..... I always looked forward to SS post and really enjoyed all the good information he shared about Colts. To me, he was The Colt Man. I hope he's doing well. If he reads this........ Howdy SS, we miss you and hope you are well. God Bless! ..........Widder

Heck, I'd get tired climbing the first 12-15 steps. And probably get dizzy somewhere in between that. ..........Widder

I can reed. I learnt to reed back in skool. LEFTY: I cent U a message back. ..........Widder

Like many, I prefer Starline. BUT, our local supply shop carries NOSLER in 100 round packs.... so I've bought and used their 10mm brass with good results. No problems in reloading nor any issues with brass thickness. Sorri, I can attest to other calibers. ..........Widder

I AGREE. But my information MIGHT be helpful to rifle owners who are having certain capacity problems, whether it be with an original JM Marlin, Remlin, or the new Rugers. Remington once contacted me and I documented 9 QA problems with their 1894's. Shortly after, they sold out to Ruger. Ruger has never ask me my opinion or advice on anything..... and I've never given them any. I just try to help Marlin owners and in particular, Cowboy Action Shooters, with rifle issues. Every now and then, I get it right. ..........Widder

Let's do the math. And forgive me if my math is a little off. First of all, you only basically need enough spring pressure to push ONE round onto the carrier. The 'compressed' spring pressure will push the first 9 rounds and your remaining compression only needs to push that last (10th) round out. If your rifle is using a metal (aluminum or stainless) follower, MOST of those followers have ample metal to trim off the front and still work great. Remember, in the Marlin, the front edge of the follower only needs to 'kiss' the front of the carrier. It does not need to put much pressure against it, if any pressure at all. I have all mine set up with a slight gap between the follower and the carrier. THEN... you can SLIGHTLY concave the inside area of the mag tube plug. This will give the bullet point of the 1st round in the mag tube a few extra .000's to move up the mag tube. Now for the math parts: Most of our mag tube springs are about .025 thick. It would take about 40 coils (according to my math), to make ONE inch when compressed. Normally, we don't have that much 'grace' from our factory springs.....but some of them will give you enough length to safely cut a few coils. When you add into a little trimming of the metal follower and a few extra .000's from concaving the mag tube plug..... You just might be able to have a rifle that will hold 10 rounds of .357 length ammo. If for some reason the 10th round of .357 still won't go into the loading gate......... seat your bullets a couple .000's deeper. Hope this helps. ..........Widder

I don't see it as a 'P' trap either UNLESS..... the shooter is defining the letter 'Z' in Arabic or Hebrew..... ..........Widder

Well, we've yet to hear about the 'Gonkulator' either, but who know how many times it has been used. ..........Widder