Widder, SASS #59054

Eh Weeee......... looks like another "V V"........ Video Victim! ..........Widder

I've never heard the song. BUT, there are some versus in the Bible about Goliath that references a his brother and then also refers to that same person as his son. Historically, the Philistines were known for incest, as were many back in those days. ..........Widder

I have USAA insurance for home, vehicle..... and a rider policy for just my guns. It was an added 'very little extra' expense into my policy. Some insurance companies have that service. ..........Widder

I'm incriminating for sure......... Plus, sometimes I make meowndangself look bad. P.S. - took me a couple seconds, but I thought that was Tom Selleck wearing some Foster Grants. ..........Widder

The oddity of some videos that show a penalty is that sometimes we read/hear that the WRONG penalty was actually called, i.e..... a Minor Safety is called a 'P' and vice-versa. And if some of you notice WHO may have called the wrong penalty, they have Black Pin certification. Yes, it happens. I ain't speaking for PWB (I wouldn't dare), but I bet he's wanted to pull out a few whiskers over those wrong calls. One of the reasons TW tries to stay updated and ensure his Black Pin is used and honored correctly is because he's always having to correct me..... ..........Widder

Good trade, RYE. The CZ 75's are great pistols. I have the CZ 75 P-01 and the Shadow II Compact. Great guns and great shooters. ..........Widder

You fellers qualify for 'Nanook of the North' award. Not me...... I'm still in hybernation for a few more months. ..........Widder

GENTLEMEN...... here's a trade secret. and believe me, I've done this a few times in my younger years when my thumbs were a little quicker. First, ya gotta wait till about sundown when all the wasp are on the nest. Or atleast you think all are on the nest. Second, don't go after BIG nest with dozens and dozens of wasp. Only attack those nest around 2" in diameter or so. Usually, only about a dozen wasp are present. Thirdly, try to use short barrel pistols. And try to use the .45 Colt 'BLANK' cases that will let you use shotgun primers. These give a better flash. When possible, stand on the ground and avoid being high on a step ladder. And never be afraid of those wasp or getting stung. Personally, I think they can sense 'fear' and will fly towards those with it. This technique won't kill them but it will singe their wings and keep them from flying at ya. Then, you can knock the nest down. AND, most importantly............ you will get faster with those pistols. ..........Widder

If you want to become faster, just load some 'primer only' shells in your pistols and attack a wasp nest with em. Of course, ya need to be close..... REAL CLOSE, and manipulate the hammer/trigger fast to 'burn their butts'. But, the practice will help you get faster. ..........Widder

This is sad indeed. Although we had never met, I always enjoyed reading his post on this Wire. He was a great Wire Pard. No doubt, he will be missed. Condolences to his family and his close friends. ..........Widder

Got it. They'll be placed in the mail tomorrow (Monday). Glad I could help. ..........Widder

Snow don't suck....... Snow Blows! Anyhow, the Widder clan jumps on the ATV and rides. I got normal lights plus 2 powerful light bars to light up the night for riding. The 5-6 inches we got was wonderful for fun riding on Friday. A family that rides together, stays together..... ..........Widder. (ridin in a Widder Wonderland)

Whisky, I got a couple of springs I can send you. Actually, I can send you 2 of those springs PLUS a longer, aftermarket spring that you can cut and size to your preference if you prefer. Send me a PM with your address and I will mail on Monday. EDIT: Lumpy's gunsmith rule #1: keep your screws tightened. Widder's gunsmith rule #2: Keep a good magnet/magnet bowl on your gun bench. ..........Widder

True story. Ya oughta see the size of the fish that was caught using that grasshopper as bait. ..........Widder

YES, this will work perfect if all you want to do is hold the safety in place. But is you want the safety to manipulate ON/OFF, the spring and ball is needed. ..........Widder

Whisky, any small spring that will fit into that hole will work....... and I probably have some because those size springs are similar to the ejector and extractor springs on the Henry .22 rifles. As mentioned above, you still must have the detent ball and set screw. Do you have those? If I have those size springs, I'll be glad to mail you a couple........ free. I gotta get down to my basement this afternoon and check. I'll get back with you. Dont forget to let us know if you still have the little ball and set screw. ..........Widder

Howdy REV. Indeed, your Marlin should have many years of life still left. I'll send you a PM with my phone number......or if you prefer, I will be glad to call you. ..........Widder

Sounds like another 'twisty' to me. ..........Widder

17 DAYS TILL INAUGURATION. ...........Widder

Batten the hatches and tie down everything that ain't welded to the bulkhead. Bring on the snow. The ATV is gassed up, and knobby tires will take me anywhere. ..........Widder

On a side note concerning muzzle brakes (same as porting). I own two .460 Rowlands. These are sup'd up 1911's in the .45 ACP realm. .460 Rowlands use muzzle brakes to enhance their functioning AND..... to help reduce recoil and lesson the 'smack' in your hand when firing them. Anyhow, the company strongly suggest NOT to fire these 1911's without the muzzle brake. I thought I would remove one of mine and see just how much 'recoil' a 'brakeless' .460 Rowland generates. To put it lightly, I could only fire 3 rounds without the brake. It hurt. With the brake, I can shoot dozens of hot rounds with no issues of painful recoil or intimidation. Muzzle brakes and porting works. ..........Widder

I've had a couple firearms Mag-Na-Ported. One was a Marlin 1895 in 45-70. The barrel was cut to 18" and they put 4 ports in it. Very professional work. It was a long, long time ago and cost didn't seem bad to me back then. The other is one of my Ruger SBH 'Hunter' models in .45 Colt. The barrel is cut to 5.5" and ported by Mag-Na-Port. I dont remember the cost but I can perceive some reduction in recoil 'flip', but more so I can detect less 'smack' in my hand from that recoil. How much reduction, I've never tried to monitor it. My Hunters shoot those 'hot' loads listed in this thread and it seems the hotter the ammo, the greater the effect of the ported systems. ..........Widder

Dan, I've thought about getting me a .480 Ruger SBH, but haven't committed yet. Because I got so much stuff for .45 calibers, I'm leaning towards a .454 Ruger SBH Bisley. I've also thought about a short barreled S&W 500 mag. Expensive. TN Williams has one and I've thought about a 'midnite requisition' on it...... if you know what I mean..... P.S. Dont tell him. He'll never miss it! Decisions, decisions! ..........Widder

For my hot loads....... NO, I haven't loaded up nor tested any 'hot' stuff using .45 Colt brass. All the load data I have tested used Starline .454 Casull brass with small primer pocket. The reason I specify 'small primer pocket' is because I've read that some original Casull brass had large primer pockets. ..........Widder

Hey ALPO, are you sure those weren't 'mountain oysters'......... ..........Widder