Slow Poke Joe

I hear that Ruger is introducing a new pistol to honor the Senate and House Of Representatives. It's called the "Congressman" - it doesn't work and you can't fire it!

Every Friday night, my possee gets together and shoots three stages on the clock.

I use Georgia Arms reload 38 Special and they feed fine

I really like Longhunter's set-up!

My new Saddle Rifle from Longhunter came today - what a nice gun!! It is a Uberti 1873 with a 18" barrel, mine is .357. As luck would have it, my possee practices on Friday nights, so it was hours old when I shot it. All three stages clean with times 8-10 seconds faster than normal! No wonder he is such a highly regarded gunsmith!

I have two rifles (73 & 66) that have Cody's work - I think he is the best. As for football, I was born a little way from you - in Southbend. My Dad was playing at a little college there - Notre Dame.

That's very funny. I am refinishing a new stock to replace the one UPS broke on my 1866. SPJ

The trigger no longer requires that a shot be fired to reset to fire the second shot. This can be important, especially for some one who shoots without sholdering the gun - not enough recoil to reset the trigger.

Marlin 39A. It had a reciever sight which flipped between a Buckhorn and a Peep. What a thrill. I was 11 trs old and was hooked on shooting ever since!

Ruger Super Single Six Convertible, which unfortunately I no longer have.

I use Trail Boss since it takes up more space in the case. Thia ia benificial when loading light for pistol shooting. Be careful not to go too light. You're just looking for shootable - not to absolutely eliminate recoil.

Does Hamilton Dry Goods Still Sell 1873 Jeans

I chose this one at the start because is aptly describes my shooting. Unfortunately, it still does!

If the "97 is in good shape, don't be in a hurry to sell it. I too preferred a doulbe gun or '87, then I shot a "97. Sold the others and shoot a '97. Slowpoke Joe

Billy, this is what I have read. The production of the CCH rifle was 19,999, but they only made 5,000 knifes. My rifle has a serial number in the 9,000s. I guess that means there is no matching serial number knife? There are also some beautiful Souix "artifacts" that were made to go along with this rifle. SPJ

Your are a man after my own heart! There are many who say it should never be used, since it lowers the value. They made 20,000 of them! They are never going to have great value. I do intend to shoot it. I've heard that some matches have long range side matches for rifle calibers, but have never been to one. Maybe someone else could answer. BTW have you ever heard of these comming with a feather in the box?

Thanks, Wyatt, If I can get feeling better,maybe I'll see you at the match Saturday.

Thanks. I'm really happy with it.

This is also 38-55. I put a picture up. SPJ

After a wait of several years, I finally got a 1983 Winchester Chief Crazy Horse Commemorative! It's just beautiful - new in the bos unfired with the hang tag still on it. Box is 90% and has all the books. I'll die still owng this one! pic http://www.eupbus.com/ma/cch.htm

I have an almost new Rossi version of an 1892 Winchester Carbinw in 45 Colt, Let me know if interested slowpokejoe@tampabay.rr.com Great gun for not nearly the price of 1866 or 1873

Mack, I appreciate your comments. That has always been my understanding. Maybe my local PO's postmaster is in error. Well, ai least I'm not too far from a UPS hub. Thanks. Joe

Actually, that has always been my experience. To make matters worse, I went to the same branch I have always used! The Postmaster was very nice about it, even going so far as to show me the handbook which clearly states that both the sender and the receiver must be FFL holders. I was disturbed by the change, but he assured me that this has been the policy for years. I know that I never had a problem before this!