Blackpowder, sixguns, leverguns, ...shooting cars, drinking targets....just another day in the Heart of Dixie. I'm a former (mounted) Confederate Cavlary reenactor and a student of Southern history. I still smell the campfire and the powder burning.
There will be be primers and caps struck. There will be lead sent downrange. There will be a periodic injection of politics with a Southern flavor sure to upset the delicate and the degenerate. ALL good folks of ALL nationalities, regions, colors, and creed are welcome and appreciated.
I acquired the nickname "Plowboy" back around 2000 when Cledus T. Judd put out a song with that title. It was my CB handle. Just as with most people in my hometown of Hackleburg, nicknames and handles become your name, even to people who knew you long before it's adoption.
if you go w/ the old military doctrine seen w/ the early 1903s and Enfields etc w/ mag cut-off then hammer on empty chamber could go w/ reloading (rd by rd topping off) as you cock to fire the empty comes under the gate and you can load it then also after the next shot w/ an added eject empty load new process to have continuous full cylinder like the classic painting of a wilderness mailman having shot 7+ wolves in self defense
100% of NDs happen on a loaded chamber but if youre carrying SAA and using a safety notch then youre 2 steps from firing -- cock hammer then pull trigger even tho you can do both together
All right, friend, Bearpaw grips, I have them on the 357/ 9mm convertible, And the Super blackhawk bisley 480, The comparison is to a model 83 454 casull, And while both are different ,,, in shape, and manufacture,, They are similar in feel when installed, You will need hardwood for heavy recoil, softer wood , like burl can work on lighter recoil So go get an expensive gun feel on your ruger.
Bought my first rifle a true Marlin 336 30-30 from K Mart for $80.00 Actually my dad did in 1970. Bought A couple rifles from Walmart Savage brand. No more. They have removed themselves from the gun world.
Reloading is a fun and rewarding hobby that allows individuals to create their own custom ammunition tailored to their specific needs, be it for hunting, target shooting, or just having fun at the range. While it can initially be somewhat expensive to get started, the savings can add up over time and make it a cost-effective approach for serious shooters or those who enjoy creating their own ammunition. Over the years, there have been many advancements in reloading technology, such as progressive and turret presses, along with a wide range of components such as bullets, primers, and powder, that make it possible to create ammunition that performs just as well, if not better, than commercial ammunition. So, whether you're a new or experienced shooter, if you like the idea of creating your own custom ammunition and enjoy the process of reloading, then I would say that reloading is still worth it in 2024.
You think the same way I do plowboy as in The thought process of "Is this going to be a lifetime supply of ammo?" The tactical Timmy AR-15 fan club always likes to scoff at me. Whenever I tell them that my go-to modern semi-auto rifle is going to always be an akm and they tell me that I'll never find ammunition for it and that I can no longer get ammunition for it due to the import ban. It's always funny to see the look on their faces whenever I show them a picture of the pallet's worth of 7.62x39 That I have stored up since I was 12. I'm not necessarily storing it up for the apocalypse, but I had the same exact thought that you did if something were to happen and they were to Ban the sale or transfer of 7.62x39. I want to have enough that it will last me and my childrens lifetimes
You definitely can’t! There are some people that’s lives are so miserable that all they can do to make themselves feel better is complain about what others are doing , it a sad state of affairs.
OMG This was just the proof of concept I needed. Getting rid of that TRACKER off the side and making it polished would make this gun near perfect. Add walnut grips and why in the world would you ever spend the money on a colt? (tho I feel like I'll fall in love with the rubber grip)
Other than all the annoying brass prep, handloading is the other half of firearms enjoyment. There's a lot of satisfaction in firing the stuff you know you assembled yourself.
Like many below I started as a cop in the revolver era, and still carried a 1911 a while before the M9 took over. Like these folks, I've seen the end results of a few "bullet vs. bone" battles as well. There are some handgun loads that work better than others, and they seem to do so with a higher rate of success. Although it is true that shot placement is critical, can all of us guarantee we will be that "Lethal Weapon / Martin Riggs" accurate when things turn south? Since none of us can make that claim , it's only common sense to hedge your bet. The switch back to 9mm by many departments is not entirely due to ammo improvements. Cost and cuts to training budgets, lawsuits from smaller framed or recoil sensitive cadets, and even trying to seem less "aggressive" to the public and politicians came into play. The fact has remained though, that some rounds simply DO get the job done better and more consistent than others.
Good stuff, thats a fine firearm, 9 times out of 10, im still totin my 4 and 3/4, 45 colt. Shes been my go to for a number of years now, my favorite way to carry it is reverse draw. Some reason reverse draw is actually faster for me then crossdraw and just about on par with standard strong side draw.
I tend to be a .357 mag fanboy. I see it get compared to 9mm, 10mm, and .357 sig. The only one that seems to close is the 10mm. Mostly the .357 magnums versatility sells it to me, I know 41, 44 and such are more powerful, but I like .357.
Carry whichever position you like. The whole "when was the last time you needed that" gun grabber esque spiel about not needing a flashlight or RDO on a carry gun. Then instead of providing reasoning behind their opinion (as a good instructor or teacher would) they disparage people which was stupid and lost a lot people's respect. Same thing applies to people who hate on people who carry a revolver.
Good balanced view of the reality. Dad, brother, and i shot 357 mag. We all wanted it zippy. Finally arrived at a bullet and powder and primer that did it. For the money, we could shoot two and a half boxes for what one box something sorta equivalent in factory went for. And they were good about returning the empties and the boxes to do it all again.😸
Have not watched it yet but worth it? What if theres no other way to get it? Unless you're very young you should have components stocked deep. It's available now. Expensive but available.
10 mm is equivalent to the 357 mag and ballistic data shows that plain and clear. The 41 mag's competitor is the 44 mag who won that contest a long time ago, rendering the 41 mag. obsolete. Gun and ammo sales are the evidence.
You talking about 44 mag got to me and I decided I just had to have one, one more time! I have a beautiful 44 special but I wanted the capability to make it bark and bite again. Not thrilled with the shallow rear sight but I’ll spend for faster sights. 👍 I think this revolver will fit my needs nicely!
I just watched the trailer, and I noticed the open top he is using has a groove in the hammer and does not have the rear sight on the bbl. It also has the rebated cylinder as you pointed out, so It must be an 1860 Richards-Mason conversion. I love all the open top models and I'm sure this movie will be great! I just saw another still unfocused photo of the gun and now I believe it's a type II transition model
