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by Panzercat
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have stopped carrying guns. Instead I carry this Device.
Replies: 12
Views: 2636

Re: I have stopped carrying guns. Instead I carry this Device.

JimT wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:54 amdevice.JPG
Wireless transfer speeds of up to 850fps!
by Panzercat
Wed Jan 22, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HENRY Model X
Replies: 33
Views: 4894

Re: HENRY Model X

Hi folks, Well, Marlin might have competition: https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy-x-model/?utm_source=Consumer%20Announcements&utm_campaign=New%20X%20Models Henry, side loading gate, in Pistol Calibres... ATB, Scrummy Not might. If you've been watching, Henry is going after the Rossi/Marli...
by Panzercat
Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Axe ...... new player in the 410 personal defense shotgun market
Replies: 4
Views: 1184

Re: Henry Axe ...... new player in the 410 personal defense shotgun market

Liking this spurt of innovation from Henry lately. Not that a sidegate is innovative, but it it is a bold, aggressive step. Now this, too. I can vibe.
by Panzercat
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

M1As or ARs, it's all good. Keep thinking I need a Tavor. :D https://i.imgur.com/V1Mtuhp.jpg?1 I really love this Colt!! https://i.imgur.com/K0XCclF.jpg?1 jb 8) Reminds me... Need to get a top break revolver. On my bucket list to do what Jeff Quinn did to his Schofield . Final pic because pics are ...
by Panzercat
Tue Dec 17, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

The space gun isn't mine but an example of one a few friends who are super anal paper target shooter have. As to the OP's offering, I've tried a couple of those and find them exceedingly heavy for their design and not at all to my liking, however, to each his own. I'm more of the traditional wood a...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

I like my MechTech '1911 upper' combined with my double-stack 1911 in 45 ACP. 20 round magazines feed well and only protrude a couple inches past the grip. (The magazine in the photo below is only a 16 round one). However, I think the MechTech is actually WAY uglier..... http://i196.photobucket.com...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

You and my son would get along just fine with these space things. He has all that stuff with a H&K SP5 on the way. This is his 45 auto...I think it s a CMMG. The guys at the shop say the Kel Tecs don't come back so they must be good. No...didn't mean any upmanship Dont worry, didnt take you ser...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

That's not a 'Space Gun' . . . . . . This is. I like it!! Except the handle thingy is on the wrong side! The Highpoint upgrade is interesting. makes it look better. I'll stick with my MPX though. :D Totally lucked into this one used. Long story, but I got it pretty cheap for one of these. Guy owed ...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

You and my son would get along just fine with these space things. He has all that stuff with a H&K SP5 on the way. This is his 45 auto...I think it s a CMMG. The guys at the shop say the Kel Tecs don't come back so they must be good. I put my faith in old school carbines. Uzi Model A's---6 Well...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

Ugly! That hurts, indeed it does! :lol: It's a High Tower Armory aftermarket kit designed to address the (many) deficiencies of a Hi-Point carbine. Strip the Hi-point down to the receiver and drop it into the HTA chassis like changing stocks on a 10/22. Feed the barrel through the upper and you're ...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2526

The Space Gun Cometh.

Been taking a break from the lever action master race to tickle a certain fancy... pistol caliber carbines. Thought a keltec sub2000 would fill that niche but the holes were just too small. It was a travesty that needed correction. I could upgrade to 40s&w but meeeh. Besides, i was already inves...
by Panzercat
Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 96-44Magnum
Replies: 20
Views: 3431

Re: Ruger 96-44Magnum

Do want.
by Panzercat
Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy loads for selfdefence.
Replies: 30
Views: 4715

Re: Cowboy loads for selfdefence.

Wasn't poor performance on warriors hyped up on drugs in the Philippines the reason they moved from .38 to .45acp just before ww2?
More tissue crush, more arterial depressurization. That was ball back then as well, not fancy 9mm modern technology bullets.
by Panzercat
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 300 luvin'
Replies: 4
Views: 1273

Re: Some 300 luvin'

Finally, feature complete. Just need to sight her in and ready to roll.

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by Panzercat
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 300 luvin'
Replies: 4
Views: 1273

Some 300 luvin'

Finally finished my 300blk build :) PSA 8in Nitride Upper: $250 PSA Magpul Lower: $160 KAK Blade/tube: $60 I was going to hold out for a better deal on the lower, but the magpul ACL lower was priced to sell and I could theoretically flip the stock on ebay for $70, mitigating the cost of the KAK blad...
by Panzercat
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine
Replies: 35
Views: 5633

Re: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine

And they have hicap mags for the hipoints now. I think you can get 20rnd mags for the 45acp.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018 ... -carbines/
by Panzercat
Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.

Is there some reason you're being so vague and secretive about what you're offering? It tends to make it sound like a scam when you offer it up this way. IT IS :o Maybe I'm too paranoid, but I like the idea. Actually, Ray pretty much nailed it, so there's that :P On-site storage near an airport for...
by Panzercat
Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.

Hmm...cleaning firearms as a business? That would likely boil down into the same legalities as a gunsmith. Most gunsmiths offer the clean and inspect service for a small fee anyhow. Near as I know gunsmiths and gun stores have to enter firearms into a bound book if kept over night. Basicaly meaning...
by Panzercat
Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.

I don't quite understand, because (as stated above) the outline says that YOU will Provide (i.e, pay) a fee for service - which makes you a customer..... :?: Did you mean to say that you intend to provide a service for whatever firearms, and receive a fee for your time/etc ?[/b] An FFL will be requ...
by Panzercat
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.

Okay, that was an incredibly ambiguous title. I'm mainly posting this because I like the peeps here. We share an ideology- The brotherhood of the Lever -so I thought this would be a good place to start. Sure there are other venues that I'll consider plying this question to later, but I figure stick ...
by Panzercat
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Set-Back and You.
Replies: 13
Views: 2454

Re: Bullet Set-Back and You.

J Miller wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:51 pm Panzercat,

Hand loads?
Factory loads?
Both?

Joe
Sorry, relevant data, huh?
Factory.

The sig vcrown stuff and hst. Not exactly scrub defensive ammunition. Standard pressures, no +p
by Panzercat
Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Set-Back and You.
Replies: 13
Views: 2454

Bullet Set-Back and You.

My Remington r1 Threaded has been great. It feeds everything and does not fail. It even consumes those problematic semi-wadcutters with ease. I love the gun. But it's hard on ammo. Set-back is not a phenomenon I've witnessed before. In fact, i didn't even know it was a thing until i started noticing...
by Panzercat
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
Replies: 16
Views: 3709

Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%

If this has been posted already, well, then it's been posted already. :) Now I wouldn't doubt that you or somebody around here knows the history behind this thing, but I found this on The Firearm Blog-- Supressed leveraction sexiness . Now most suppressed leverguns look like some sort of abomination...
by Panzercat
Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh my. What have I done?
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Oh my. What have I done?

...Aside from the lack of lever content, it seems I'm now invested in 300blk. http://palmettostatearmory.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/5/1/516447443.jpg Barrel Length: 7.5" Gas System: Pistol Length Barrel Profile: Heavy Barrel Steel: 4150V Barrel ...
by Panzercat
Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Subgun McLuvin' [Range Report issue]
Replies: 8
Views: 1934

Re: Subgun McLuvin'

Took it out to shooters world for a function check along with two 32 round fun sticks and the 17 round magpul that was included in the package. Kind of fun how all that fits in your backpack :) The first check was at 10-15 yards on a simple printer target just to see where the sights were. https://w...
by Panzercat
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Subgun McLuvin' [Range Report issue]
Replies: 8
Views: 1934

Subgun McLuvin' [Range Report issue]

Specifically, the Keltec Sub2000. I've kind of wanted one of these off and on for a while but never had the patience to wait out keltec's production issues. With the forced retirement of the World's Best Gun Salesman, Sub2ks have finally come back into semi-kind-of-regular stock; to the point where ...
by Panzercat
Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Christmas Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 4664

Re: The Christmas Rifle

Lastmohecken wrote: Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:17 am I can't ever read that story without my eyes tearing up.
+1
Amen.
by Panzercat
Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Military or State Department members
Replies: 6
Views: 1363

Re: Military or State Department members

Im personally more worried about the overabundance of middle eastern workers employed at our airports, but /shrug
by Panzercat
Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue
Replies: 9
Views: 2277

Re: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue

piller wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:24 am The trigger guard is a lever to release it so that it will fold in half. It almost counts.
Well, lever or pseudo-lever, I bought one and two fun sticks for it. :mrgreen:
Looks like it's out of stock now, anyway. :(
by Panzercat
Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Perfect AR Lower for Snowflakes...
Replies: 6
Views: 1716

Re: The Perfect AR Lower for Snowflakes...

AJMD429 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:47 pm
GunnyMack wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:16 pm Does that maker also offer to the barrels that turn a 180 over the top of the upper?
They could call it . . . . . . the 'AR-180' . . . 8)
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I'd rep you if I could.
by Panzercat
Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue
Replies: 9
Views: 2277

Re: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue

My twin brother has a black one that takes SIG mags (and also the ones from his CZ 75). It's his bad times and everything-goes-to-hell gun, and he carries it around, folded-up, in a tennis racket case -- guess there's no "love" in his game! :wink: I've shot it before and it is sorta inter...
by Panzercat
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue
Replies: 9
Views: 2277

Re: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue

BlaineG wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:51 pm Four left. :o :shock:

KelTec makes pretty good stuff. I'd like that 30 shot .22 Mag shooter.
Takes Glock 17 mags. Nothing a 30 round funstick won't cure ;)
by Panzercat
Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue
Replies: 9
Views: 2277

Unicorn gun alert! sub2k, navy blue

Available through Classic Firearms. 6 left as of this post, assuming you care :)

Now out of stock.
https://www.classicfirearms.com/keltec- ... navy-glk17
by Panzercat
Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 1911 range love.
Replies: 15
Views: 2841

Re: Some 1911 range love.

Bill in Oregon wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:32 am Panzer, I bet a very judicious light sanding will reduce the abrasive effect of those grips without interfering with your ability to grip the pistol properly.
Good call. I have some fine 320 grit take a pass at them with.
by Panzercat
Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 1911 range love.
Replies: 15
Views: 2841

Re: Some 1911 range love.

Range and Functionality Check https://www.dropbox.com/s/d83x9355l3y3nnv/1911r1etUSE.jpg?raw=1 Oh, snap. She's a beautiful piece of hardware. Since I didn't have time to hit the Ben Avery or some other desert locale, I opted for a run at Shooters World and took along a variety of ammunition ranging ...
by Panzercat
Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 1911 range love.
Replies: 15
Views: 2841

Some 1911 range love.

I have to say that unlike a lot of pistols that have come and gone through my collection, I kind of lusted after the Remington R1 Enhanced Threaded at first sight. A lot of things can be said about Remington these days but somehow their 1911 quality hasn't suffered, something I confirmed each and ev...
by Panzercat
Mon Nov 27, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressor sights and you.
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Re: Suppressor sights and you.

I feel your pain.... I have a Streamlight on my Taurus PT-92 when it is in 'nightstand' mode, and would like to holster it for chores at night. I wound up using a Lowe's hardware cordless drill holster...! :D :oops: Well it works.... "FBI cant" included at no extra charge... :lol: ...but ...
by Panzercat
Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news about America's "Gun Culture"
Replies: 16
Views: 2776

Re: Sad news about America's "Gun Culture"

1) The Guardian.
2) Gun ownership statistics have an insanely large margin of error due to non-reporting.
3) I'm working on it, darnit!
by Panzercat
Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressor sights and you.
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Suppressor sights and you.

Well, me actually, but you too. I've gifted myself a Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced with suppressor sights and am now faced with a new challenge-- Finding a decent holster that accommodates said sights without breaking the bank. So far my search has been less than optimal; picking a manufacturer at rand...
by Panzercat
Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gat is Back [Range Report]
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

The Gat is Back [Range Report]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/onjw9530f85jasl/IMG_20170908_082936.jpg?raw=1 The range time cometh. Took the Extar 556 Mk2 out to the range and only finished about half of the manufacture recommended break-in cycle for the pistol. Most of that was sighting in the red dot and enduring comments that it wa...
by Panzercat
Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Say hello to my kinda-sorta little friend.
Replies: 6
Views: 1619

Re: Say hello to my kinda-sorta little friend.

I made one in 300 Blk, but used a folding buffer tube to get around the bulk issue; I like your answer better though. I was thinking about nearly the same thing, but one good thing about the gen2 Extar is that nub on the back is a picatinny rail. There aren't many, but a few people sell either the ...
by Panzercat
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Say hello to my kinda-sorta little friend.
Replies: 6
Views: 1619

Say hello to my kinda-sorta little friend.

gat.jpg Extar 556 Mk2 Well, yeah, you can build an AR pistol for really cheap these days, but I hate buffer tubes and it's doubtful you can get it to weigh 3.3lbs unloaded. I figure it would make for a good truck gun and a great range blaster. Let the fireballs commence! Still trying to determin if...
by Panzercat
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loss of Glen Campbell
Replies: 15
Views: 2481

Re: Loss of Glen Campbell

You all may find some irony in this, but my five year old loves Glen Campbell, specifically Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman... Among other hits from the Beastie Boys, Ciara and a few other eclectic artists :)
by Panzercat
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39a Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Marlin 39a Question

Haven't seen that on my 39a yet, but I'll file this one away as a 'now you know' moment.
by Panzercat
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A business venture question?
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

Re: A business venture question?

Thanks. I didn't think it needed to be more complicated in terms of the FFL, but I wasn't sure. @ Old No7 Glad you brought up the insurance. My wife and I had visited the topic briefly, but I'm sure it's going to be a huge financial component now that you mention it. Security as well be it manned 24...
by Panzercat
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
Replies: 101
Views: 15180

Re: Your choice of carry gun?

Pre-gripzone XDm 3.8" 45acp

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by Panzercat
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A business venture question?
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

A business venture question?

Hey all, been a while. Sadly not much happening on the lever front. Wondering if you can humor me concerning a question. Looking into starting a business. Integral to this business would be fee based storage of 3rd party firearms. I'm in Arizona. Not sure that matters, but hey. What sort of licensin...
by Panzercat
Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here make their own bows?
Replies: 42
Views: 3499

Re: Anyone here make their own bows?

Does PVC bow craft count? :D

Seriously, theres some fun to be had with a heat gun and pvc piping. Hit up youtube for the basics, but a perfectly viable recurve is more than possible lol.
by Panzercat
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sportsman's Warehouse, Avondale AZ ...now open!
Replies: 3
Views: 898

Sportsman's Warehouse, Avondale AZ ...now open!

Obviously a somewhat targeted post for Phoenix residence, but the new Sportsman's warehouse is now open with a few specials. Ruger 380 LCP $199 Anniversary 10/22 (blued, not stainless) $199 .22 Ammo as low as $4.xx, no limit. Plenty of it on the shelf, too. And a 5% military discount if applicable. ...
by Panzercat
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99... 'T'?
Replies: 13
Views: 2734

Re: Savage 99... 'T'?

The serial number is way too high for a 99T. I don't have my reference books with me, but from memory the 99T serial numbers were from about 350,000 to 400,000. The 99T was never chambered in .308 (discontinued many years before the .308 appeared). My guess would be you have a Model 99F with a 22&q...