DocWard

An interesting tidbit. I obtained my history minor from Ohio Wesleyan University. One of the history professors there that I studied under briefly was Dr. Robert Kragalott, who got his PhD from the University of Belgrade, where he studied under Vaso Čubrilović, one of the assassination conspirators. Unfortunately, Dr. Kragalott was advancing in years and having heart trouble during my time, and needed to retire about about halfway through the semester. From his fire even then, I would have loved to have taken courses from him when he was younger and healthier.

Ya think?!?

No stainless. Blued

Oh, I have a .380, but it's a Beretta.

Mine pretty much do too, but do you have ones that aren't expected to, or are lesser known but should be better known?

I would love to have a Langdon Tactical PX4. And a 92, come to think of it. I've handled the P-07 plenty, but never had the opportunity to shoot one. I did like the ergonomics though.

What? No seventh one? Or do you have a fancy Sunday-Go-To-Meeting pistol? 😃

If I ever get the urge to get another, I'll try a Bersa Thunder 380 instead.

No, no YouTube video this time. What guns do you believe are seriously underrated? I'll start. The Beretta PX4 Storm. A DA/SA polymer frame gun with a rotary barrel system that has great ergonomics, seeming less felt recoil, and good accuracy. I've never heard of anyone having any complaints about reliability, and mine has been dead on reliable for me.

Most overrated gun? Walther PPK. I've owned two. I really, really wanted to like them. I don't regret selling them though.

Both of my grandfathers were coal miners in the coal camps of Eastern Kentucky.

Sad news, indeed! I was listening to some Sly and the Family Stone just the other day. RIP Sly.

I'm not 60 yet! I did serve in the Army Reserve and National Guard for 23 years and learned very early on to iron my uniforms and get a pretty good shine on my boots. I also worked in my weekday job in a career field that required shirt and tie before wrinkle free cotton became a thing. Ironing shirts and chinos was no big deal compared to the old BDUs. My final few years we had the wash and wear uniforms. I hated them for a variety of reasons, but would take an iron to them on occasion. I didn't attend last night's banquet for the state match, but I planned to, so I broke out the iron and put it to my white shirt.

Another Ohio State Match is in the books. I'm still in no danger of beating anyone, I simply don't get out enough and practice enough to be competitive in a sport that is built on speed and rock solid fundamentals. The important thing is I am improving and having fun. As for the thread title, there is a picture of me hurrying, shotgun in hand, exhibiting good trigger finger discipline. Some things stay with you.

I'm afraid not. My parents' indulgence evidently only went so far!

The first album I remember getting as a gift as a kid was by Fess Parker The first albums I remember buying with my own money I bought at the same time. I believe the second two may reside in my youngest daughter's collection somehow...

One of the best, in my book.

Maybe put his trigger finger... You know, like, ON the trigger?

I've been busy and away, and just saw this thread. I'm glad you made it through surgery and are hopefully on the mend. Take time for yourself, and as others have said, the Saloon will be here. You'll probably need to turn down all the offers for drinks when all is said and done. I will keep you in my thoughts and meditations.

Since I sang in choir and did the show ensemble thing back in high school, and choir in college, I suppose it is natural that I have some affinity for musicals. Singing in the Rain, An American in Paris and others come immediately to mind. Fred Astaire gave us unmatched grace, Gene Kelly gave us grace with athleticism. Besides, without musicals, we wouldn't have some great music, and AB and I would've had to pick another song for our wedding. Someone to Watch Over Me comes from the musical, Oh, Kay!

Okay, I have to ask, if it is made by Hi-Point, how much will they weigh? 😆

I just know my old Jeep Grand Wagoneer was titled as a station wagon.

https://www.stripes.com/history/2025-04-21/car-found-hangar-sunken-uss-yorktown-wwii-17534583.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0T01leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlxRHIiHOf1nI6ivVAp1OYBPqhdH8aBStX_2OA8TFVblcekB-Zcc9crnY4ES_aem_sxkmQr5-9rGwlNfdo1t50Q

Later variants had heat. The P-38 was one of the first aircraft fast enough to experience compressibility, and it was a little understood phenomenon at first. Many assumed it was the odd design to be the problem, not the physics involved. In later models, dive flaps rendered it less of a problem. The P-38 was a fighter; fighter-bomber with a 4000 pound bomb load; ground support aircraft with 4, .50 machine guns and one 20mm cannon centrally mounted, coupled with rockets; high altitude, long range photo reconnaissance aircraft ; and night fighter. There are reasons it's my favorite aircraft.

It's relatively easy to become a Ham, and these days you can go as easy or as deep as you want. For weather spotting, all you really need is your Technician's license and a hand held radio capable of hitting local repeaters. They can be relatively inexpensive. If you want to do a slightly deeper dive, the General license isn't that much harder, just more information. If you test and pass your Tech, most places will offer the General test for no additional cost. Same for Extra. I've known people to get all three on one day.