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Abilene Slim SASS 81783
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I've done it thrice, and each time I had to install the innards. There's a little more to it that "take old one off, put new one on".
Even so, it's a fairly easy switch.
What innards are you referring to?
And on what brand gun -- Colt, Para, Springfield etc?
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Flat made me shoot low I went back to arched. Try them. Both and what fits you. I am shooting a colt lightweight commander single handed in 45
Mine shoots low too, but I've learned to compensate for it. Kinda bugs me that I have to do that.
Since my Colt is basically an A1 with a flat housing, I've been toying with the idea of installing an arched one. Doesn't look that hard to do. I can always put the other one back if I don't like it, right?
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My Series 80 1911 has the flat mainspring housing. I've never handled an arched housing version. I know this issue is purely subjective, but what do you 1911 shooters from the Saloon prefer and why?
Opinions from those who have virtual 1911s are welcome too.
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Most memorable character from the big screen, Professor Fate from The Great Race.
I like your style Doc, one of my favorite movies. Gotta say tho, Peter Falk's 'Max' is every bit as memorable to me. One could not have existed without the other. What a great duo.
"Push the button, Max!"
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Got a new favorite team. Way to go Green Bay.
Slim watch it with the sound off.
Watched the last qtr that way. Great game that went down to the wire. Go GB.
BTW, no dog in the hunt, but Atlanta/Seattle was a great game too.
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Joe Buck... gag me...
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Howdy
After many years of saying WHAT? too often to Mrs Johnson I finally broke down a couple of months ago and got hearing aides. No amount of telling her that she swallows her words at the end of her sentences, and talks facing away from me when speaking with the television on seemed to make a dent.
I've known for years that I have some hearing loss after many years of operating loud equipment without hearing protection. Ear muffs in those days were uncomfortable and after a few hours I would just take them off and keep on sawing.
Went the whole nine yards, saw an audiologist first to find out exactly what the story was. Pretty much what I expected, hearing loss in the frequencies that make it difficult to distinguish certain words. Went with the Top of the Line Phonak brand, but did not go with any extras like Blue Tooth. I don't even know what Blue Tooth is and I certainly don't want one in my ear.
And no, health insurance does not cover hearing aides, paid for them with my own nickel.
Pretty much what I expected. After spending more than I would for a couple of new rifles I can hear a little bit better now. Still have difficulty hearing conversations in a noisy restaurant, although my hearing aides have a program that is supposed to help with that. Turning up the volume increases the background noise too, so that does not really help distinguish conversations.
The good thing is now when I can't understand what Mrs Johnson says, I can say I did my part, I invested in the hearing aides. Now she has to do her part and speak facing me, stop swallowing her words at the end of the sentence, and turn the volume down on the TV when she talks to me.
We did institute one good rule though, no carrying on conversations from separate rooms. If we can't talk face to face, we wait until we can.
Regarding getting used to them, it was easy as pie, I had it down within a weak. The amplifier is a little piece behind my ear, there is an almost invisible wire that runs down to a tiny speaker I put in my ear. I did not want the rechargeable ones, I have enough things to charge up every night. I bought the battery powered ones. The batteries last a week if I do not stay up to 3 AM every night. I change the batteries every Monday morning. When I take my afternoon nap I remove the hearing aides and disconnect the battery to save battery life.
The hearing aides come out when I get to the range, and do not go back in again until I am in the car leaving. Amplifying gunshots is not a good idea. I had them give me an extra case for the hearing aides which I keep in the car. Be sure you store them in a case, they are really easy to lose. My hearing loss is not so bad that I can't hear stage instructions without them. In another post I described how I use inexpensive disposable foam ear plugs. To hear stage instructions I loosen one plug so I can hear conversation. Then I stuff it back in all the way again before the shooting starts.
This has been my experience with hearing & aids (and wife), word for word. the only difference is mine are the ReSound brand with Bluetooth so I can adjust with my iPhone.
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The big Wanamacher show in Tulsa is interesting.
Yup. I went for the first time last year. Picked up a really nice Garand for good price after seeing acres of overpriced ones. Lots of overpriced stuff and some junk, but if you're diligent, there are a handful of deals to be had. And if you need parts and accessories, this is the place to go.
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All revolvers get "the ring,"..... My question is about a deeper-than-normal ring.
"Deeper than normal" is subjective. Without pics, it's hard to say. Adding on, how does the pistol function with the "deeper than normal" ring? Is there any other abnormal wear?
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I met a B-52 pilot while waiting for a turn to fly the B-2 simulator at Whiteman AFB. When showing our ID, I noticed he had a Caterpillar Club card in his wallet. Of course I had to ask how earned it.
He said he was deadheading in a B-52 that suffered a catastrophic structural failure during refueling and broke up in flight. He was in the crew bay in the belly without an ejection seat, so he just found himself suddenly falling thru space. One of his strongest memories was that of having one of the engines remaining next to him while he fell until deploying his chute.
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Saw palmetto tablets are supposed to enhance the prostate gland.
If one is to believe the "experts" it helps reduce the size of the prostate.
ED: Saw Palmetto has pumpkin seeds in it. I am not certain how that
works as I am not a chemist or physician.
I no longer have a prostate. If I take the palmetto tablets, I'm afraid it might reduce the size of something I can ill afford to have reduced.
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Stick with the Jamesons. Although it's not Irish, you already know about Basil Hayden...
Gonna pick me up some Jameson and BH tomorrow.
Merry Christmas my friend!
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Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark!
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Heck I am lucky they save ME a spot.
I don't know about the others, but Josie who I've met, is very special...
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I first post a photo on Facebook, then here. Easy peasy.
- Right click on the FB photo.
- From the pop-up menu, select Properties.
- Copy the address.
- In the text box here, click the square Image Properties icon.
- Paste the address there.
I do not know why we cannot post directly from our PCs. That question has been asked many times.
I used to be able to do that with photos I have on Google. Now the SASS wire says, "you are not allowed to use that image extension on this community."
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Looks great, Tame Bill. I like the profile.
Had a chance to handle Bill's pistols. They feel great too.
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Yeah, I know they are the Chiefs, but I like Chefs better. Just me.
Chiefs is the correct spelling. But around this house, it's pronounced "sheefs"
Ditto, Noz!
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try before you buy, as many as you can.
+1 on what Widder said about the shotgun.
Have fun and take your time!
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I am hoping all them Cap N Ball shooters make it again... This past year we had 9 of them. It was really fun to watch them shoot.
This C&B shooter will be!
Arched or Flat?
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thx!