Widder, SASS #59054
-
Posts
18,733 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
23
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by Widder, SASS #59054
-
-
Ruff Kut,
I sent you a PM, which you can reply.
..........Widder
-
You must have the luck of a Baptist.....
Very nice looking pistol. YEP, it does look new.
I don't even see any ring on the cylinder.
..........Widder
-
Crockett was there because he was promised a role in the new government of the republic,, he was seeking a fresh start after things in Tenn soured for him.
As to his heroic stand, in reality he and his men (what was left), ran into the mission and sought "sanctuary" not to be critical I would have too........
the Mexican soldiers dragged them out and Crockett was presented to Santa Ana who ordered him immediately executed.
he was run thru by one of the Mexican officers.
as to the men knowing what was going on, they were until the Mexicans were over the wall convinced Fannon then later Houston himself was coming with
a relief force.
PS anyone firing a weapon any weapon let alone a cannon while under a white flag is no soldier, and deserves no praise
Praise or not, if it actually occurred, I don't think Travis was looking for praise or admiration.
Heck, I was just commenting on the movie.
Anyhow, the story of the Alamo has been told in a handful of ways. So how do we know the real details of what we see from Hollywood. As mentioned above, there are stories of Davy Crockett's death in various manners, even taken back to Mexico.
Do we really know if Crockett pulled out his fiddle and played one evening that helped detour a cannon barrage? Hollywood sure made it look nice.
..........Widder
-
Why would someone of Davy Crockett's reputation, experience, etc..... ever succumb to such a task unless he truly believed in the cause with a lot of respect for the man in charge...Travis.
Crockett and his fellow Tennesseans knew what was going on. And they must have had some respect for Travis to 'bet their lives' on his decision to make a stand at the Alamo.
My uneducated guess is that Travis must have been one heck of a man who displayed leadership with authority, yet also deserving of respect of those who stood with him at the Alamo.
Doesn't sound like a jerk to me.
Besides, when I watched the movie and he fired that cannon during the white flag episode, I was already thinking the same thing as I would have done. I would have induced more of a 'guerrilla' fighting tactics against the Mexican army, but ya still got to admire that tactic of defiance.
..........Widder
-
I shouldn't post this info because it might stir up a hornets nest with some folks scampering to modify the Marlin 1894.
But Deuce brings up a very interesting topic.
Lets look at an 1894 conversion into a 9mm chambering.
Personally, I would start with either an 1894 in .32 H&R mag or a .32-20
The rim diameter of the 9mm is .394 *
The rim diameter of the .32 H&R is .375 *
The rim diameter of the .32-20 is .408 *
*ref Speer reloading manual
The timing on the .32 H&R mag is already 'close' to accommodate the OAL of your standard 9mm length ammo. Actually, the timing on one of my .32's will accommodate my 9mm ammo.
Fitting a proper barrel with correct bore dimensions and chamber size/length would be an easy task for a machinist/gunsmith who knows his business. I'm sure it wouldn't be to difficult for a good barrel maker to have a proper barrel for the .9mm
The .32 H&R Mag 1894 platform is already short stroked somewhat from the factory, and using the same carrier and bolt would probably work very well with little (if any) modifications required to the carrier..... unless the initial timing needs to be advanced just a little.
The extractor 'might' need a slight mod, but the 9mm casing fits pretty nice on the bolt face of my .32 H&R.
The 'Portal' will need to be opened up slightly to allow the case to move smoothly between the mag tube onto the carrier. BUT, the existing mag tube system on the .32 H&R will work with no modifications required to the mag tube itself.
With correct timing and proper smoothing of the action, along with those items mentioned above to make an 1894 9mm, I honestly believe someone like Deuce can run 10 shots in sub 2 time.
NO, I'm not gonna take one of my .32's and have a new barrel installed. And with my busy workload, I have no plans to work on one.
A NOTE OF WARNING: PSI for the .32 H&R is around 20,000.
PSI for the 9mm is around 32,000.
This is something to consider before going to all the trouble to possibly blow up a rifle.....
If anyone is considering this mod, I hope this info helps.
..........Widder
-
I'm a fair weather sportsman. Sports are to be enjoyed; not endured.
That is why my most favorite 'hunting' is varmint during the summer.
Love sitting under a nice shade tree, rifles resting on some sandbags on the truck hood, cooler full of cold Pepsi, Baloney samich and chips in a poke, and snickers candy bar for snacking. All this set up at the edge of a huge field called home to a few groundhogs with an occasional crow & coyote wondering into the 'Waterloo' zone.
..........Widder
-
I just had the overwhelming urge to pee when I woke up.... that's happening a lot the older I get.
pretty much every morning....dunt need an alarm clock......
Some alcoholic drinks contain a lot of vitamin PP.
..........Widder
-
Sounds like you deserve a 'Congratulations'.
As you probably already know, sometimes its only 1 or 2 little Gremlins that need to be smoothed out to give you that 'real nice' rifle you've worked so hard on.
Good job.
p.s. - is the OAL length giving you a 'Marlin jam' problem or a feeding problem?
If its the Marlin Jam problem, give me a call and I can probably help you eliminate that little gremlin. No, it won't be sending me the rifle but rather something you can do to fix it.
h: 865 / 336-2339
c: 865 / 696-1996
..........Widder
-
About the ONLY thing I would consider doing on a cold winter morning is maybe venture into a rabbit field, w/dogs of course.
Walking a field for rabbits allows you to be well clothed, gloved, warm boots, etc..... AND, never far from the vehicle where some warm coffee or hot chocolate awaits.
There's just something magical about an early morning rabbit hunting venture with a few friends and dogs.
..........Widder
-
Howdy Ruff Kut.
How far along with your 1894 conversion have you progressed?
..........Widder
-
But......how do I stop the voices in my head!
STOP MISSING!
..........Widder
-
1
-
-
My orders for primers have always been thru GRAF & Sons.
I've never had an issue with them.
You might want to give them a shout and see if they can help.
..........Widder
-
1
-
-
HEY CHILI,
whatcha having done to your Marlin? You gonna get that .44 RIPSAW?
send me a PM if ya want.
thanks
..........Widder
-
More info:
There are few (VERY few) post on this forum that discuss this type mod, which is understandable.
But, as some of our Marlin owners are aware, there are some good topics on this type mod (and the company) on the Marlinowners website.
And the company owner (or rep) also visits the Marlinowners website to discuss his company and help answer a lot of questions from forum members.
Hope this helps.
..........Widder
-
Talking to yourself during your stage run, especially talking or making a body expression when missing a target.
These little actions add time to stage runs.
..........Widder
-
At present, that is the only 'company' I am aware of who is doing such mods.
BUT, there are a handful of individuals in SASS/CAS who work on their own Marlins and are presently making the conversions.
More than that, there are also quite a few who have modified their Marlins to shoot the Cowboy 45 Special, which is basically a rimmed .45 ACP size cartridge that works very well in the 1894 with PROPER modifications.
Marauder's website shows this type modification.
There has also been a few 1894's modified by SPUR a few years back that were short stroked and handled the C45S cartridge.
..........Widder
-
Geritol or GeritOIL?
..........Widder
-
I've heard rumors of Forty and his night life.
I also heard that Birdgun was there on a Baptist Mission trip and he tried to rescue 40 from the wicked wiles of this world.
Just a rumor, of course.
..........Widder
-
1
-
-
shhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone he is still alive or he could end up with a pardon before Jan 16th.
..........Widder
-
This conversion on the 1894 model is nothing new.
The great news is that Ranger Precision (it might be named Ranger Point Precision) is working on some good mods (conversions) with the Marlin 1894 model.
The Marlin can be modified to function with MANY cartridges.
..........Widder
-
I'm in the 'Minimalist' posse also.
Ruger pistols: about once a year.
SG 97: I swab the bore with an oily patch every 75-100 rounds
Marlin rifle: whenever it starts to feel sluggish, or a couple times a year.
In my opinion, the type of powder residue and your lubricants can create hardened crud OR prevent it.
Try to use relatively clean burning powder and good lubes and you may discover a lot of your cleaning methods can be reduced to just a good wiping off of your guns.
..........Widder
-
1
-
-
Calico,
It ain't beer that Rye and others in the surrounding states might drink.......... its Lemonade.
Check out your map and you'll see that Ohio borders on Kentucky. And most any state that borders on KY or TN has 'lemonade'.
As for me, I don't indulge. That will leave more for you.
..........Widder
-
If you want to talk about LEFT handed shooters, there's always RED KNEE out in Oklahoma who pulls 4 with the right hand while shooting from his left shoulder.
He's 'kinda' fast.....
..........Widder
-
Santa Fe River Stan pulls 3 with left hand & 1 with right hand.
He goes over the top with the left hand ammo for first 3 shots and then finishes the 4th shot with the 1 round in his right hand.
He's mighty good. I sure somebody can post a video of him shooting.
..........Widder
Hatfields and McCoys
in SASS Wire Saloon
Posted
I like Costner in his movies, but I agree.
Costner doesn't carry a 'character' like Duvall does. Of course, this is just my opinion.
I liked that mini series but it did drag on somewhat.
Besides, my boss (before I retired), is a Hatfield. She married into that same 'Hatfield' blood line. It made watching the mini series a little more interesting.
..........Widder