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by Ravenman
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

You can got wrong with any Ruger Single action model. And if you like to upgrade your classic take a look at sams gun grips. https://www.samsgungrips.ch/
He makes different grips for different guns and they look great and fit perfect.
by Ravenman
Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short range report with the .357s
Replies: 33
Views: 1879

Re: Short range report with the .357s

Old Savage wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:45 am Ravenman, Welcome back, just thinking about you the other day. Still have the Swiss Army Knife you sent me in my Jeep.

Raven in flight in the desert.
The Swiss Army Knife is every day and always the right tool in any situation. Hope you doing well and Greetings from Switzerland!
by Ravenman
Wed Aug 24, 2022 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short range report with the .357s
Replies: 33
Views: 1879

Re: Short range report with the .357s

If you like Stag Grips take a look at samsgungrips. One of the best stagripmakers that I know.
https://www.samsgungrips.ch/
by Ravenman
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10550

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

Winchester 9422 Walnut stock without checkering, 22lr. Still have the gun and will never sell.
by Ravenman
Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trump's Inaugural Address - Very Powerful & Patriotic Words!
Replies: 21
Views: 2494

Re: Trump's Inaugural Address - Very Powerful & Patriotic Wo

gamekeeper wrote:As a Brit I was very impressed, I wish him and YOUR country well.
Same feelings from Switzerland! If only half the visions and plans come true - it is the right way not only for America.
by Ravenman
Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Put On Some Grashorn Stag Grips On The 1911
Replies: 13
Views: 1868

Re: I Put On Some Grashorn Stag Grips On The 1911

My Colt Delta Elite Custom 10mm Auto with stag grips.

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by Ravenman
Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy
Replies: 25
Views: 3548

Re: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy

Thanks for sharing. Great rifle!
by Ravenman
Fri May 08, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives
Replies: 42
Views: 6445

Re: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives

Al Mar SF-10

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by Ravenman
Wed May 06, 2015 5:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives
Replies: 42
Views: 6445

Re: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives

Some of my Bowie knives: http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_5207_zpswyiujdkr.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_5201_zpsb4yxxav3.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_5213_zpszf0najsh.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Ravenman
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye-bye Cowboy hat and boots?
Replies: 30
Views: 2404

Bye-bye Cowboy hat and boots?

Makes that the world much safer :? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/style/290530861.html http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2015/0203/Wyoming-sheriff-bans-cowboy-hats-and-boots-Insensitive-or-good-policing-Video http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/news/2015/02/02/wyoming-deputy-retires-ove...
by Ravenman
Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.
Replies: 87
Views: 8452

Re: Your Favorite Quotes Thread.

And now God help them, cause that's all the help they will get from us! John Wayne.
by Ravenman
Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good Old Gun Writers...
Replies: 57
Views: 8443

Re: The Good Old Gun Writers...

Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skelton, Jeff Cooper and than Bob Milek, Ross Seyfried and Brian Pearce.
by Ravenman
Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GP100 4" OWB Holster Suggestions.
Replies: 7
Views: 1773

Re: GP100 4" OWB Holster Suggestions.

I have a Milt Sparks PMK for my Ruger GP 100 4". Great Holster! http://www.miltsparks.com/ or maybe an El Paso Saddlery No 77 Tortilla? http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-20-strongside.aspx
by Ravenman
Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFA Rodeo
Replies: 8
Views: 1076

Re: USFA Rodeo

I think you can't go wrong with any USFA. Never seen complains of USFA revolver owners. My two USFA revolvers are great in any respect. Fit and finish, timing, trigger and accuracy. As Old Savage said: grab it! Top: USFA Frontier Six shooter 44-40 with conversion 44 Special Bottom: USFA Rodeo, 45 Co...
by Ravenman
Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFA Rodeo 45 Colt
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: USFA Rodeo 45 Colt

Thank you Griff. Good to have some experts out there!
by Ravenman
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFA Rodeo 45 Colt
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

USFA Rodeo 45 Colt

I bought a safe queen USFA Rodeo 45 Colt single action revolver 5 1/2" with Elk grips. A real nice gun and nearly perfect. Very accurate with Mag-Tech Cowboy loads, great timing and trigger. Now my question. On the frame are following informations: Pat. Sept. 19, 1871, below July 2 - 72 and und...
by Ravenman
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9945

Re: The Desert Island knife.

Bark River Bravo 2 or Bravo 1.5 - for the survivalist and knife collector. :) http://www.knivesshipfree.com/bravo-2/?sort=alphaasc, http://www.knivesshipfree.com/bravo-1-5-s35vn/?sort=alphaasc Spyderco Warrior - anything near salt water and the collector of exotic knives. :wink: http://www2.knifecen...
by Ravenman
Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fooling with the .41 ...
Replies: 44
Views: 4237

Re: Fooling with the .41 ...

@onegoodshot: great collection and some real eye candy. What's your favorite 41 handgun? I have only a Ruger Bisley Custom 5 1/2", S&W 657 4", S&W 57 6" and T/C Contender 10" with aimpoint reddot sight.
by Ravenman
Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6548

Re: The Trail to Levers

@Mescalero: We have very liberal gun laws in Switzerland. If you will know more about the swiss gun laws, see my post here: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=296684
by Ravenman
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: stingers
Replies: 17
Views: 1851

Re: stingers

CCI Stinger - I would say late 70 early 80. Way cool picture - Winchester Xpediter. That was nice ammo too. Fast and accurate. I claim the CCI Stinger of today is far better than the older stuff. How is your experience?
by Ravenman
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6548

Re: The Trail to Levers

Great story octagon. As Jeff Cooper said: the past is an other country! My first levergun was a Winchester 9422 and I never lost the virus and still own this gun. My first "real" centerfire levergun was a Winchester 94 Antique 30-30. Also still in my collection. So many followed and kept t...
by Ravenman
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knife help pls
Replies: 47
Views: 3887

Re: knife help pls

Grizz, Knife Center show where the knives were made. See here: http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?brand=170&min_price=0&max_price=500&country=USA or http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?cat=bu&a=folder&brand=&min_price=0&max_price=500&c...
by Ravenman
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gentlemen:
Replies: 59
Views: 6531

Re: Gentlemen:

[quote="Old Savage"]Maybe you fellas just need some Yoga. Here is my instructor "Carly" :-)

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And no picture of your pilates teacher? :lol:
by Ravenman
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from Terry Murbach ??
Replies: 71
Views: 8022

Re: Anybody hear from Terry Murbach ??

FireFuzz great statement - you hit the mark!
by Ravenman
Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from Terry Murbach ??
Replies: 71
Views: 8022

Re: Anybody hear from Terry Murbach ??

Ok that`s enough for me I`ve had enough of this on going BS, I got enough stress in my life to last forever I don`t need more. Take care fellars but I`m taking a break for a while. Pitchy - don't worry and don't do that - stay with us (us stupid unknowing nerds :wink: ). Forum members as you bring ...
by Ravenman
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5941

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

Old Savage wrote:What does a "battle rifle" do that a hunting rifle won't. This a question, not a political statement.
That's my thinking too! It is not the gun - it is the man behind the gun that makes the difference.
by Ravenman
Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 19817

Re: Fighting knives?

Use every knife you have with you. "It is the user that makes the difference - not the tool!"
by Ravenman
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 19817

Re: Fighting knives?

So many great knives out there that you can use as a fighting knife. What about an american made blade? I have this knife and all Snake Blocker said makes sens for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1LK98R0pRk
by Ravenman
Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 19817

Re: Fighting knives?

@Mescalero In a knife fight is no place for honor. Win or loose - and stay away from the other knife as far as you can. Distance is the key. Take a knife with the longest blade you can handle well. I would prefer something like the Trailmaster or Laredo Bowie, a tanto style knife with at least 7 1/2...
by Ravenman
Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jerry Miculek videos on YouTube
Replies: 14
Views: 1232

Re: Jerry Miculek videos on YouTube

There are some real famous shooters out there. But also some unknown shooters with great talents as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPBmGUlF8XM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_b3dAbKoJ0
by Ravenman
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knife
Replies: 21
Views: 2012

Re: knife

by Ravenman
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Deer
Replies: 18
Views: 1925

Re: First Deer

Congratulations. The first one will be in your memories for the rest of your days!
by Ravenman
Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED....Got my goat back, but it's different.
Replies: 22
Views: 2187

Re: Got my goat back, but it's different.

Nice trophy but I think the taxidermist used an other hide. If I look at the hunting picture the white section of the upper jaw shows a different pattern too.
by Ravenman
Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biltong knife
Replies: 36
Views: 2661

Re: Biltong knife

Cold Steel and hot ladies - what more can one ask for? A very nice knife Fred!
by Ravenman
Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RWS Bullets
Replies: 2
Views: 562

Re: RWS Bullets

RWS H-Mantel work just like Nosler Ballistic Tip. But the Ballistic Tip are far better at long range. The Evolution bullet is a little stronger than the H-Mantel. I would say that the Evolution is some kind of Nosler Accu-Bond bullet. The H-Mantel is a very accurate bullet. If you need a bullet with...
by Ravenman
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A spin on Win '94 , show us pics of your neck of the woods..
Replies: 44
Views: 4535

Re: A spin on Win '94 , show us pics of your neck of the woo

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_2461.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/SBrunberg280707013.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_0158.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_2436.jpg http://i234.photo...
by Ravenman
Fri May 03, 2013 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vihtavuori reloading data for 348 Winchester
Replies: 6
Views: 2694

Re: Vihtavuori reloading data for 348 Winchester

Lyman Reloading 49th Edition: 358 Winchester: 200grs. Jacketed Sierra 2800 RN OAL 2.550 VV N135 Starting 46.0grs. Max. Load 51.5grs. 358 Winchester: 220grs. Jacketed Speer 2439 FSP OAL 2.680 VV N135 Starting 43.0grs. Max. Load 47.5grs. 358 Winchester: 250grs. Jacketed Hornady 3520 SP OAL 2.810, VV N...
by Ravenman
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308 vs 243
Replies: 89
Views: 5871

Re: 308 vs 243

Casasthale; great pictures and your Winchester 70 is a real beauty! Love the clean look of your YJ Wrangler - he looks pretty stock. Nothing to add there. Use a premium bullet in the 243 Winchester and you bring home venison. Low recoil and high performance that's why I bought my 243 Winchester rifl...
by Ravenman
Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: U.S.F.A. Hartford, CT
Replies: 15
Views: 1858

Re: U.S.F.A. Hartford, CT

Yes, it is a Bianchi Lawman 1L holster and the El Paso saddlery 44 belt.
by Ravenman
Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: U.S.F.A. Hartford, CT
Replies: 15
Views: 1858

Re: U.S.F.A. Hartford, CT

It's a shame that USFA quit making a great SA. I love my USFA. Great wheelgun. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_6025.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_6032.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/SwissRavenman/IMG_6026.jpg http://i234.photo...
by Ravenman
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Munden passed away.
Replies: 26
Views: 2270

Bob Munden passed away.

Bob Munden passed away on Monday December 10th 2012.
He will be missed. RIP.
by Ravenman
Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with scope mounting on a Win 94AE
Replies: 28
Views: 1636

Re: Trouble with scope mounting on a Win 94AE

I had the same problem with my Winchester 94 Timber 18 1/2" 444 Marlin and a Leupold 1.5-5x20 scope with 1" tube. My only way to fix it - using higher rings (high not medium). Looks very ugly but works. Now I use a Williams Receiver sight and a firesight front on my Timber. Real fast, very...
by Ravenman
Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (pic) Happy Thanksgiving To All
Replies: 11
Views: 1519

Re: (pic) Happy Thanksgiving To All

Hey what's that - a grilled Raptor? :lol:
by Ravenman
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting trips
Replies: 28
Views: 2356

Re: Hunting trips

Hunting pur with great pictures! Thanks for sharing.
by Ravenman
Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elmer Keith's 'Sixguns'
Replies: 31
Views: 3384

Re: Elmer Keith's 'Sixguns'

Don't forget: Keith - Rifles for large game. An all time classic.
by Ravenman
Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage
Replies: 170
Views: 14929

Re: Old Savage

Fred, how is your status? Any news from the nurse battlefield? :D