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A good while back I posted here about the possiblities of scanning and replicating older firearms, and for the most part, the response was that without the finishing process, and at the (then) current level of metallurgy, It just wasn't quite in the cards yet. WOOOHAH!!!!!! Not as complicated...

Thanks for the Kind words Tahoe, there are millions of people talking about "bullying" today without ever understanding the "real deal", the extremes that never get reported, and when it crosses the line from Hijinks, over into real criminality. My primary problem was both being over 6' far...

Bronco, as you appear to be specifically directing part of your comment at me... you seem to be misreading, and applying the statement regarding my extreme size as a youth as a description of your average pre-teen reprobate. Specifically.... "And to those who say...we'll at 11 I was a big...

@44Minimum, The FA's have 2 setups for the 5 shot revolvers. Model 83- Traditional, full hammered gun with a manual sliding safety and a lawsuit from a fellow who was likely being stupid and shot his leg off. (resulting in FA's bankruptcy) http://www.freedomarms.com/m83p.htm...

Almost forgot.... My mother in law carries a "Guard Dog" 4m volt stun flashlight as we have several Pit/mastiff owners who let their dogs free-roam the neighborhood. Animal control has been called several times, they just bought a new dog when the last one was taken...

Mike, I fall into the category of being physically unable to escape at speed, and I'm only 37. Welcome to my world. At first glance all others see is a 6'5", shaven-headed, Hawaiian shirted, lanky guy leaning on what looks like a decorative walking stick. They don't see the orthotics, the...

11...let me think... I was taller than many adults at that age, and had my skull cracked on a steel rail fence by a group of young adults on a Light Rail overpass, clotheslined off of my bike and beaten with a U-Lock by same age assailants. Thrown off of a balcony onto cement, attempted arson...

If I were going for a 9mm I'd save just a bit more and get the .22 TCM version of the RIA 1911. Includes the 9mm Barrel for cheap shooting, and the .22 TCM was a fun round to watch at the range, for far less money than a Five-Seven. Rock Island opened an ammo factory in Montana, and you can...

My Ruger Blackhawk is my favorite for now, my wife's 1911 is a close second but the ability to send 300 grain wrist snappers and powder puff loads without a spring change give it the edge in general functionality. Now if I manage to save up for my DeLisle, it might displace the revolver, but...

FtFeed... almost always with non CCI/Fiocchi .22 ammo, though it has happened on days when my crushed hand just isn't gripping well on the larger Semi automatics. Or teaching newcomers who haven't gotten out of limpwristing. FTFire/Squibs... Never had a primer fail in the handloads, although...

Congratulations Neighbor. Though they should release one of your two Wooden runner ups later as well. Of course we expect a photo of your new trove of Rugers when they finally come home to roost.

Great pistols. I wish I knew who got my Great Uncle's 9mm after he passed. My brother in law purchased a similar 9mm one after shooting The 9mm before he married my sister. If only parts were available, I'd love to shoot the snot out of every one I see.

Binoculars and a Spotter telling me where It hit.

I like CCI and Fiocchi. Shot just about every cheap .22 ammo made, those two have been the least problematic. The Thunderbolt and Wildcats don't work well in the High standard, or the AR-7, but functioned fine in the pump-action Remington from a turn of the century Carnival shooting gallery.

Still Jealous Driftwood :) My replica is nice and all... but your real ones beat it, hands-down every time.