WindyCity Red
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On 8/2/2026 at 3:30 PM, joachim slim said:
I had this done ny a gentleman at the Gun Show in St. Louis yesterday. I like it.
They are really ugly. Better sell them to me. 😃
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Beautiful as ever.
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Had the same problem..Just bit the bullet n paid 200.00 for the 5 spoke wheel ......no problems since. Felt kinna ripped off but their wheels, especially the front fork are an Achilles heal.
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Frigging great story. You get my vote for the Mark Twain award for comedy.
Windy
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Very cool.
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Frigging beautiful. Sold mine several years ago and had sellers remorse almost immediately.
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21 hours ago, Von Dutch, SASS # 7995 said:
years ago, I used a milling machine and made all my SBH hammers look stock didn't need wider needed lower This just two of the nine I did.
Very cool..
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Will you be able to get them out if you need to?
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On 7/31/2026 at 1:27 PM, Irish Pat said:
I recently purchased a nice Colt 1911 that was shipped to “F C Rasetti y Cia” a major firearms dealer in Buenos Aries, Argentina in 1933. It is beautiful. I am wondering if anyone has any idea how I should proceed trying to find out who it belonged to and had it engraved. I was told it came to Louisiana through a high stakes poker game in New Orleans about 40 years ago. I am attaching a few pictures. Irish ☘️ Pat
Frigging beautiful
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14 hours ago, Kid Rich said:
Good price wish I was a little closer.
kR
On 7/31/2026 at 4:13 AM, Kid Rich said:I recently received my new Marlin from Ruger that I won at EOT. If I recall correctly there was a discussion about these earlier on here about them and the fact they were only supposed to hold nine 357s. That may be true I never tried that, What I did do was load a mix of 357, 38 sp and 38 short colt in it and it cycled and shot them just fine. No jams no hickups. Very nice rifle.
kR
Let me know when you're ready to sell it. 😄 Windy
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On 7/27/2026 at 8:58 AM, Charlie Harley, #14153 said:
I know many people here in the Saloon have retired from full-time work. My wife and I will be crossing that bridge in the next year or so and a few questions have crossed my mind.
How did you tell your boss that you were retiring? Was it any different than telling them you were changing jobs to a new employer?
My boss retired last year, and he had almost a six month transition from announcement to departure. I’m not sure what all was being done during that time. He was a 35 year employee with this company. I will have less than 10 years when I leave.
The company has treated me halfway decently, and I would like to give them a long transition and not depart abruptly. However, the company’s culture has shifted a lot in the last year or two. I can see them giving me two weeks separation pay after announcing retirement and just telling me to go away.
Any insight is much appreciated.
Worked for 33 years. Great boss. Loved my job. Was just time...gave 5 months notice. Boss said he's not accepting my resignation.. told him thanks and will send him cigars .. been retired since 2004. FRIGGING LOVE IT.
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58 minutes ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said:
I use Titegroup for all my pistol reloading.
Titegroup is good for rifle and pistol n I think shotgun as well. Clays is good for all 3 formats as well but can be temp sensitive. I use Vitavuori 320 in rifle n pistol.. it's pretty expensive but is super clean.
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On 7/23/2026 at 1:55 AM, 9245 said:
Really stupid equipment question, but is it permissible to mix cartridge and percussion revolvers? I.E. have one main match revolver be cartridge and the other percussion?
Also, on an unrelated note, is there a reason that classic cowboy does not allow the 1892 or 1894? Why arbitrarily cut the date off earlier. I’d really like to do that but sadly cannot justify another $1,200+ on an 1873, which seams to be the floor for those, all I have is a Rossi R92.
That's way low on the stupid list. Actually a good question...
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6 hours ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said:
Now that I am into reloading shotgun shells. I know STS hulls are good but I notice at Precision reloading they have Remington Gold Nitro 27 and STS for same price. I believe both are "unibody" but is gold a ribbed hull? Not sure I want ribbed as Sassy's shotgun has not really cared for Federal Top Gun ammo.. I have lots of AA but want to have ammo that I consider more match grade in shucking. The few STS reloads I have tried seem great but if ordering thought gold might be step up.
Thoughts?
Nitros are best. STS second best. Nitros are smooth hulls. Windy
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Better options on Amazon.
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She is possibly GOAT..absolutely...
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On 6/27/2026 at 2:41 PM, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said:
Hodgdon also lists 7/8 oz loads using Perfect Pattern. I've tested the minimum published loads and like them. When I run out of Alliant Extra-Lite, that's what I will be shooting.
Currently using extra lite myself.
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22 hours ago, Dick Pinkerton SASS# 87592 said:
I was looking at a 7½" but I've been watching too many spaghetti westerns and Col. Mortimer has got me itching for an even longer revolver! I can get a new 10" Uberti .45 for about $50 less than a 7½", but to me that's not enough of a price difference to make the decision.
Obviously the long barrel looks silly and isn't too practical, but it just feels good in my hand? I dunno how, but it handles much better than I would've expected for something that looks so wacky.
Anybody got a good reason I should (or shouldn't) get a Buntline ?
Hard to draw during heated competition.
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5 hours ago, Irish Pat said:
picked up this old 1911 made in 1933. I guess I need to try Wild bunch with it. Irish ☘️ Pat
Send it here. I'll break it in for you.
Windy City.
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23 hours ago, Irish Pat said:
just wondering if they legal now
Not for duelist.
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18 hours ago, John H. said:
Evening all,
I am considering getting into the sport and am looking through all the equipment I will need. I’ve done a little research, but have not been able to get hands on with most of these. I would prefer used, but not modified versions on all of these.
1. 1866 vs 1873 pros and cons? I am leaning towards a 20” and .38/.357 chambering for ammo cost reasons. Should I consider the full length 24” models?
2. Uberti Schofield vs Ruger New Vaquero, also .38. My understanding is the Vaquero is a much more popular (and probably better) choice than the Schofield. I like the Schofield more in theory, but have never laid hands on one. Is it just slightly less competitive as well as being more expensive, or is there a major drawback for cowboy shooting I’m not aware of? Any other guns I should consider instead?
3. Looking at the CZ hammer coach. Any alternatives I should consider?
73s easier to take down n clean. I have both....Ruger far superior for competition as far as upgrades...I have both...who knew. Just saying.
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Lol bless you
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16 hours ago, Irish Pat said:
I have been seeing more and more shooters using those because they fold up better to go in a car and they are light weight. anyone know who makes a stand or contraption to hold up the guns. Irish ☘️ Pat
Amazon has a 2, 3, or 4 foam gun rack I zip tie onto the cart.
Windy
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9 out of 10 voices in my head are saying "don't shoot".
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WTC - Hands on hat.
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Exactly right