Pat Riot

Trigger Mike, that's great! I have always been partial to S&W revolvers. I have always wanted a 586. Last Christmas I decided that I would get all the S&Ws wheel guns that I have always wanted. This year I have gotten models 19, 36, 10, 17 and a 60 Pro. I already had a 442 and a 327. . The 586, 25 and 27 are in the works. These will take me a bit longer so I figure I will have them in a couple years. I passed on my S&Ws for too many years because of one reason or another but this last year I sold a bunch of safe queens to get some guns I really wanted. Oh, i also got some cowboy guns but the S&Ws were just because I wanted them. If I can't afford all 3 of the last ones I reallly want then 1 of them will do nicely. I don't want to spoil myself... ;-) Congrats on your new toy. Merry Christmas

I wrote an email to the CNO and the Sec'y of the Navy on this. I got no reply but I wasn't very nice. Apparently I wasn't the only one:-)

Suicide Golf? Lucky his heart didn't quit on him...

I need a pull from that jug to keep me from snitzen. The deer traveled up, carting the sleigh Lots of happy kids will smile this day The list that he carries names naughty and nice But they'll all get presents, he didn't think twice.

Doh!

Gun or guns I most regret? Hmmm... Non-Cowboy: AR-15s, 3 of 'em. - caught the bug. Useless implements as far as I am concerned. Glock 19 - didn't like it one bit. S&W 22S - too many reasons to waste time on. Cowboy: Huglu "Liberty" shotgun - got it at an auction. Supposed to have been new. 50 rounds of Win. AA shells loosened it right up and stock cracked.

Sorry I riled you, Garrison Joe.

Army GI, If it's a longer sight radius you are looking for perhaps a tang mounted sight? Brownell's has a Marbles tang nounted sight for the Big Boy. Ranger Point Precision in Texas offers custom sights for Henry's as well as other things. They offer custom Marlin work too...including barrels. Pershps they can help you. I found them on Google. Did any of you "nay-sayers" consider the man wants what he wants?

Mike, that will be a great calendar. Thanks for sharing. If I did Facebook I'd buy one. Thanks Pat Riot

I am just a little stubborn Rooster :-)

That is good news. Looking forward to great news. We are all pullin' for you Pale Wolf. :-)

I shot my new tifle today. Man is it sweet. I shot some cowboy loads and some different jacketed factory rounds including the Leverevoltion rounds and this gun is more accurate than i am with all of them. The faster loads hit point of aim. The cowboy loads shot a little high but nice tight groups! I have a definite keeper on my hands :-) Thanks for the powder advice. Looks I wil be getting out my cookbooks...yeehaw!

Thank you everybody.

I shot a Henry today. A .22 carbine. Fine little rifle. I am buying one. If that little .22 is any indication of the larger rifle's workmanship I'd say they also might be worth a look for a hunting rifle or a truck gun. That 45-70 I saw at the gun shop might just be in my future as well.

Wonderful :-)

Excellent. Thank you all. Funny, in all my years of dealing with guns and ammo I never had to ship ammo so I was concerned it would be difficult or even not possible. This info helps a great deal...besides, I didn't want to lug all this to the USPS, UPS or FedEx and find out the on-line info was out of date or wrong.

Thank you Blackwater.

Excellent...Sarcasm! I love it.

How would one ship live ammo? I know if your order ammo you have to pay fees from a vendor but can one ship live ammo to another person with no licensed vendor involved? Are the fees high? The reason I ask is I have about 1000 rounds of .223 / 5.56 I was thinking of shipping to my son-in-law in CA and was wondering if the cost would be too high. I know about the new ridiculous laws there so let's skip that issue, please. Thank you, Pat Riot

Wow Jabez, I'll bet it does! :-) What powder do you use? Not looking for recipe, as that is frowned upon, just the powder name. I have read that H110 is a popular one. I have no experience with that one.

I have seen pistols discharge when the slide was released and 2 of those were 1911 style pistols. In every case I have witnessed, except for 1, it was because the owner was dinking around with the works trying to "modify" it somehow or using "bargain" gun show parts. Once it was because the gun was so filthy the firing pin was stuck fully forward. No gun design is immune to ignorance, stupidity or being a cheap skate. Yul, both guns that you mention are good choices for carry but, like the advice every new to our sport shooter gets here, try and shoot them before you buy them. If you can rent them at a range or shoot a friend's it would be a good thing. Me personally, I carry revolvers because I trust them but , Lumpy made a good recommendation on the S&W Shield. I have not shot one yet but everyone I know that owns one raves about them. Especially the fiber optic sighted ones. I am seriously considering one myself and I am renting one at a gun range this week to try it out. I do recommend you determine how you wish to carry before making a decision as well and take the recommedations of people with experience, not what some yahoo at a gun magazine says. If you just want to carry in a pocket any of the .380's mentioned by our Pards above would be good choices but use a pocket holster sleeve. Ankle carry - Galco Ankle Glove. Your ankle bone will thank you. IN the Waist Band holsters - comfort is king but I personally hate them. AND you have to buy trousers just to fit you with an extra 2 or 4 inches in waist band. Shoulder holster - you always need a cover garment. Those fancy under shirt or belly band holsters - if you aren't a skinny man they tend too roll and bunch up all wrong. Outside the waste band - one of my favorites. You have to wear a cover garment. I mostly carry in a vest pocket position but that requires a cover garment. If i can't wear a cover garment I ankle carry or keep it in a back pack but I ride motorcycles so carrying a pack doesn't look odd or attract the wrong attention. Try to steer clear of the latest rage BS, like; appendix carry. Look at what's tried and true for your body shape. Also, think about how you will carry while driving, while shopping, while going out to dinner, etc... Select a method that matches you life, not alters it...too much ;-) There are all kinds of things to think about when going CCW. Not just which gun. Just so you know I have carried the following: AUTOs 1911's .45s (3 different ones) Glock 19 9mm - fat Glock 34 9mm - too big Glock 26 - a loaner. Would not recommend. Kel Tek P3AT .380 - too light for recoil REVOLVERS NEF .32 Mag revolver - ugh... S&W 442 .38 S&W 36 .38 S&W 327 .357 -too big S&W 60 Pro .357 - almost too long My personal favorite - S&W 442 Also, just so you know, I am considering the S&W Shield because it's slim and has a good reputation. But, if recoil is too abrupt I won't buy one. Any CCW gun that isn't "fun" to shoot or too uncomfortable to carry should be overlooked. I hope this help you some. Pat Riot - by no means an expert

I have had hit and miss luck with auctions. I got caught up in an Ebay auction for a set of S&W grips and bid more I should have. When I did get the grip panels they were garbage. I have gotten lucky with motorcycle parts on Ebay but I haven't tried buying a gun on any of the firearms sites.

That'll really spice up any salad...

Skip trying a "kit". Buy a rifle made for the round you want to shoot. You'll get a more harmonious outcome :-)

I haven't shot one but on other forums people like them for occasional use. Especially those that want to scope them. Usually I do not comment on guns I have no experience with but I have read multiple accounts of people having good things to say about the Henry's for plinking and hunting. Google it.