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Messages - Ryan H

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Events & Shows / Alabama Members
Obviously this wouldn't be an insanely huge turnout, so how about we vote on maybe a lunch/BS get together one afternoon?
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Lounge / Yellow jackets MUST DIE!!!!!
Yep, can't believe there was only one other person in here than me who has resorted to the good ole' fashioned 12 gauge. :D
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Body/Appearance/Interior / loose steering column
My '88 has the same issue, only it needs a whole new column.  The 2 out of 4 of those little grade 8 or 9 bolts are snapped off flush.  Only other option would be to drill them out and re-tap, but I don't wanna risk screwing anything up.  Until then, I just deal with it.
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Lounge / Coworker's SUV was stolen over the weekend
I have two .45 ACP, two .40 S&W, two .357 magnum, one 12 gauge, and two .22LR security systems.  Also have dogs, auto spot lights, and a motion sensor chime.  Its an expensive security system, but it works! :D
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Lounge / Anyone into guns?
I'd get one too if I had more than 100 yards to work with now. :(

Sold my built-up .308 when I moved to FL from GA.  I no longer own any rifles except an old Marlin .22 just because it isn't worth selling.
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Lounge / Anyone into guns?
haha the good ole Nagant pistols..  For an oddball type of weapon, they are fun to shoot.  A good friend of mine collects Nagant-esque stuff.  If you really want a cheap shooter, the Mosin-Nagant in 7.62x54R is super fun as well!  I don't think I would try to defend myself with either of them, but cheap & functional firearms + cheap, widely available milsurp ammo (even now) = lots of fun at the range!
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Lounge / Anyone into guns?
Quote from: Quietleaf;289577
I'm planning to pick up something I can carry (yes, I have a concealed-carry permit). Probably a .38, maybe a small .357. My dad has a dealer's license so I can pick his brain for advice. It will definitely be a revolver, since they're guaranteed not to jam.


Actually, revolvers CAN jam.  The instructor of our CWL class showed us how it happens...  anything that gets lodged in between the cylinder, frame, or crane will cause the entire pistol to lose function.  Whether it be a piece of paper, lint, debris or whatever, it will "jam".  Unless the hammer is already back (yeah right), it ain't firing until you clear it.

As for what I'd carry for a revolver, I currently have a Ruger SP101, GP100, and a J frame S&W .38.  The J frame is the smaller of the bunch, but the SP101 packs a bigger punch and for some reason conceals on me a little more comfortably.  .357 Magnum is the way to go if you're going to carry a snub-nose, because you lose a LOT of velocity with them since they don't have much barrel length to work with.

.38 +P+ out of a snub-nose barrel produces sub-.380 ACP velocities, think about that.  With that kind of punch, you pretty much give up the reason you were carrying the larger revolver to begin with.  Please consider the .357 to be the minimum for a snubby!

As for me, I still carry my SP101 around occasionally (rule #1 of a gunfight) when I can't dress around my other carry stuff.  Otherwise its a large frame auto.  I wasn't comfortable carrying an auto for a long time until I saw how much abuse they can take and got into the gunsmithing aspect of it all.  My mind is much more at ease now that I completely know how most autos operate, and what I can do on my end to monitor/maintain/improve them.
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Lounge / Anyone into guns?
You could say I'm into guns. ;)

I just added a new Kimber Custom II to my collection the other day.  If you're into carry (which everybody who legally can should be, IMO), check out http://www.usacarry.com :)

I just recently got done with the polishing job on the Kimber.  It now has a fully mirror polished action, polished feed ramp & tuned trigger.  Shoots like a dream for a mid-level 1911!  I also got a Ruger Mark III Target with all the bells and whistles.  Much cheaper to shoot than anything else, and I like to have at least 1,000 rounds on "standby" for every gun I have.  Right now the corner of my bedroom is stacked waist high with "reserve" ammo in different calibers. :D

The Kimber is going to get a bobtail, Meprolight bar/dot tritium sights, match trigger/sear assembly, and two tone ceramic coat.  It is my main carry weapon that goes everywhere with me, and I mean just about everywhere.  I'm not a violent person but I am always PREPARED! :)