Widder, SASS #59054

You'll still not be as fast as a good 97 shooter......... ..........Widder

My inbox is often full, and some of that is because of my neglect to empty it. BUT, I often supply my phone number and email address on this Wire so that folks can still reach me. I get questions about GF techniques, Marlin issues and how to fix this issues, and Henry .22 information. Nobody ever contacts me to let me know they have won the lottery and will be sending me some friendship $$$. And any time TN Williams contacts me, it always about money I owe him or money he owes me..... Honestly, he and I actually have more dealings with each other (buying and swapping, trading, etc.....) than DQ sells nanner splits. ..........Widder

Now that IS funny! ..........Widder

TN Williams told me the Bible says..... "If you meet a stranger, take him in". Well, it sure looks like some folks are being 'Takin in'. ..........Widder

You know it! If ole TN can't legally bend his lever upwards.......... he'll bend his stock downward........ ..........Widder

This question is best suited for Ben Cartwright. ..........Widder

I've had Ruger six-guns tuned, etc..... by both Lassiter and 3-Cut. BOTH do above excellent work and both of them are fine fellers to deal with. Because you are living in the Carolina's, 3-Cut would likely be your closest smith. Best regards. ..........Widder

Randy, I'm thinking about making the trip but I gotta wait to see what the weather is gonna be before I know for sure. It takes me about 3 hr, 20 min. to get there one way and although I like warm weather, my worn and torn body don't need to be outside playing in 95 degree weather. ..........Widder

Those are 'Blinkin's. I gave all my 'Blinkin' friends one for Christmas last year. Makes everybody 'Blinkin' happy. Now folks can drive a 'Blinkin' car and park at the 'Blinkin' parking spot. They are aptly named..... ..........Widder

Lots of folks say I ain't got 90% mental..... And TN Williams says I don't know nothing..... ..........Widder

I don't know about the 90% figure...... BUT I do know that to achieve certain goals, you have to work hard to get there. Working to achieve sub 2 seconds for 10 shot GF runs or sub 4 seconds for 6 shotgun runs requires setting your goals to those measures previously thought 'impossible'. But, as DDD stated above, ya gotta have some physical ability (no health barriers) to achieve those goals. As to how much the mental aspect is involved......... all I know is that ya gotta 'believe' that its possible and work hard to get there. And it helps to have the $$$ to buy a lot of shotgun shells......... ..........Widder

Howdy BCB. I just clean out a couple spots on my PM. ALSO... feel free to email me or call me: widder1894@icloud.com 865 / 696-1996 Look forward to talking with you again. ..............Widder

My misunderstanding. He told me that he was trying to laser engrave a set of grips while at the match but he didn't tell me he didn't have the set up yet. Thanks ..........Widder

You should have talked with SLATER at the TN State last weekend. He does laser 'stuff' on grips, etc. He was the guy who did ALL the awards, name badges, plaques, etc. for the awards banquet. He had his laser engraver at the match and was attempting to accommodate all the request. ..........Widder

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/new-for-2022-colt-king-cobra-target-22-lr/ ..........Widder

This is my next .22 handgun. Already ordered and waiting for delivery. Should be a dandy. https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/new-for-2022-colt-king-cobra-target-22-lr/ ..........Widder

Hey Birdgun, The Moderators need to ban you from posting these pictures and 'teasing' the rest of us with such a beauty. No doubt, I bet most of us would LOVE to own such a revolver and cherish every shot. It is a beauty. ..........Widder

I've owned and shot some of the best: High Standard Victor Colt Woodsman Match Target S&W model 41 (probably my favorite but actually no more accurate or better than the others) Ruger MK IV........ which is now converted into a Volquartsen. Love them all. If I had to pick just one, it would be a hard decision. The S&W fits my hands very well, both the 5" and 7". The Volquartsen (MK IV) pistols are dandy. Many options on sights, barrel lengths, internals, etc..... and magazines are relatively cheap and EASY to get. The RUGER MKIV may be the best bet because of these things available to the shooter. ..........Widder

And I think I faintly remember that information also. I'm gonna request that PWB close this thread before it turns into any unrelated topics. Thanks everyone for your input and for PWB's help on this matter. ..........Widder

You've earned you pay today, PWB. You get an A+ on the homework. ..........Widder

PWB, NO thanks...... I don't want to be the one that request (insist) an official ROC ruling. You've been very helpful. Again, thanks. ..........Widder

You make a good point. But I wonder how many of these 09 series 97's are being used with larger ports. And because they came from the factory, none of them have been altered by the Cowboy shooters using them. To clarify for those who don't know, the usage of "09 series" is because the first 2 digits in the serial number is '09'. Cowboy series start with a prefix of CB. ..........Widder

TN, Thanks for posting the pic. Now everyone can view exactly what my inquiry is about. The measurements I'm listing was made from the bottom of the port to the top of the port following the arc of the receiver. These measurement were takin with a tape measure: Left SG: approximately 1.125" Right SG: approx 1.375". (1/4 inch more opening) ..........Widder

Widdermatic Widdermajik Widder Gunning Widdermaniacs and now............. Widderporting. ..........Widder Speed kills. ..........Widder

Red Knee said you were a little slow sometimes........ ..........Widder