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Post by TBT on Jan 12, 2006 11:30:07 GMT -5
I looked long and hard at the 686 but I just ended up wanting a 27. Finding a 27 around here has proven a pain in the arse tho.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 12, 2006 23:15:12 GMT -5
TBT; It seems to me that those certain guns which I put more effort into looking for, are those which I never find. You might actually end up finding a Colt Python while your looking for your 27; That is how things work out sometimes.
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Post by TBT on Jan 13, 2006 10:06:07 GMT -5
I could live with a Python to be sure lol.
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Post by MLB on Jan 14, 2006 18:32:09 GMT -5
I went to a local gun show today looking for an M27, a Hi-Power, or if I was really lucky, maybe a P5C. No dice.
I did almost pick up an old Crosman pump air pistol, but not for $75.
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Post by TBT on Jan 19, 2006 15:50:59 GMT -5
I love gun shows. And gun raffles. But I can't find any around here right now.
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Post by MLB on Jan 20, 2006 15:27:07 GMT -5
I was just down in your area yesterday TBT. We had to visit Kennywood Park and a factory in Zelienople. Somehow I picked the short stick and ended up in the factory...
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Post by TBT on Jan 23, 2006 22:41:59 GMT -5
Oh yeah? I haven't been to Kennywood in probably 15 years. Are you within driving distance of Pittsburgh or did you fly in on business?
Place is crazy for the Steelers right now. As am I lol.
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Post by TMan on Jan 23, 2006 23:21:38 GMT -5
Incidentally, I didn't start this thread drift. I'm torn. I like both coaches. I'll be happy whoever wins. However, I think I like Mike better as a coach from his Green Bay days. However, there is nothing wrong will Bill.
Speaking of "Bill...", I have a Buffalo Bills sweat shirt. How many other teams can claim to have won their conference 4 years in a row. I know, I know, there are those little super bowl losses.
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Post by 5ontarget on Jan 24, 2006 8:07:42 GMT -5
Does it count as anti drift if I combine two threads... The Wal-Mart Winchester thread and the football drifting combine.  If the Steelers don't win the super bowl.... |
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Post by MLB on Jan 24, 2006 13:35:46 GMT -5
I think I may have some culpability in this particular tack. Trying to catch up to TMan. ;D
Yes, I was driving in TBT. A bit more than 3.5 hrs from Buffalo. While there I mentioned that I didn't expect the Steelers to get this far. The local folks I was with took a step back and ducked for cover.
So the Bills have a new coach, and our famous old coach is the GM now. We'll see... Maybe they'll hire Jim Kelly for the offensive coordinator ;D
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Post by TBT on Jan 24, 2006 23:16:05 GMT -5
Yeah, Levy's back. Don't like Juron though as a coach. Hope it works out for you guys.
Oh ... Ben Roethlisberger is god. Go Steelers! Whoohoo!
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Post by TBT on Jan 24, 2006 23:16:26 GMT -5
Does it count as anti drift if I combine two threads... The Wal-Mart Winchester thread and the football drifting combine. If the Steelers don't win the super bowl.... I saw that ... great stuff lol. |
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Post by TBT on Jan 24, 2006 23:17:23 GMT -5
I think I may have some culpability in this particular tack. Trying to catch up to TMan. ;D Yes, I was driving in TBT. A bit more than 3.5 hrs from Buffalo. While there I mentioned that I didn't expect the Steelers to get this far. The local folks I was with took a step back and ducked for cover. So the Bills have a new coach, and our famous old coach is the GM now. We'll see... Maybe they'll hire Jim Kelly for the offensive coordinator ;D I'm not a fan of Cowher or Holmgren actually. As far as Cowher he wins a lot of games yeah, but he needs to win a Super Bowl. 13 years of failure has gotten old with me. |
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Post by 5ontarget on Jan 25, 2006 8:35:44 GMT -5
I was glad to see Juron leave Chicago. Apparently, Chicago needed a little more Lovie.
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Post by TBT on Jan 30, 2006 13:18:20 GMT -5
Well, went back to my original want and bought a Smith and Wesson SW1911. Got a really good deal on it because it was new old stock and had the billboard roll mark on it. Now I have to figure out how to do that brushed stainless thing that TA does so I can remove that god-awful BILLBOARD from the slide lol.
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Post by MLB on Jan 30, 2006 14:23:59 GMT -5
That's got to be the best application for the TA treatment I've heard of yet. Looking forward to pictures...
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Post by TBT on Jan 30, 2006 16:09:15 GMT -5
Ha. It was made for the TA-finish. Lets hope the picures come with a quote like "check this out guys!" and not "jesus ... I need advice". lol
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Post by ron on Jan 30, 2006 16:43:23 GMT -5
I just purchased a Ruger SP101 (2") in 357.
Why? One turned up for a very good price, too good to pass up. I had planned to purchase an XD45 or a longer barrel 357 (686), but I felt particularly impetuous.
It should show up at my local FFL on Wednesday or so.
Now, I have to start saving again for that XD45.
Ron
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Post by TMan on Jan 30, 2006 18:25:52 GMT -5
Ron, I looked it up and that gun weighs 25&1/2 oz, which is 14 oz less than my GP100.
I've never shot the SP101, but its weight is only 7&1/2 oz more than my Taurus 38 Special, which is the toughest recoil of my revolvers. It is harder to shoot than my 460 XVR. (Small grip is part of that equation).
I'll be very interested to hear your comments after shooting 357 Magnums through that thing. I would NOT advise S&B ammo, which is a bit hotter.
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Post by ron on Jan 30, 2006 19:04:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments on the SP101.
I had one years ago, and shooting it wasn't as dramatic an experience as I was lead to believe. That thick and deep barrel and lug really helped tame the recoil. The stock grip did cause a blister shooting 357, but a Pachmayer grip solved that problem.
I have an S&W 642 for occasional carry that is loaded with 38 spl +p. It's no problem to shoot 20 rounds of the +p. I wouldn't want to shoot a 50 round box, not because it hurts, but because it simply is no fun. Except when I am seriously practicing for personal defense, shooting, for me, is meant to be great fun.
Ron
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