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by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scam alert
Replies: 3
Views: 282

Re: Scam alert

Yep, surefire scam. I got one similar last week. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 2029

Re: New member sign up issues?

LeverGunner wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:53 pm I hate to sound stupid, but what's a spammer and or what do spammers do?
Someone attempting to join that has no real interest in the topics we discuss, but rather, is usually running a scam, pushing porn, or pills, or the like. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAMMERS
Replies: 26
Views: 1375

Re: SPAMMERS

I just wish you could literally zap each and every one with a high-voltage charge! :twisted:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 2029

Re: New member sign up issues?

Approved a new member myself today. The more the merrier - as long as they are not spammers!

John, put on your "spambot zapper" cape! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing my sixguns
Replies: 19
Views: 1316

Re: Missing my sixguns

jeepnik wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:34 pm Your photos seem to prove that DC is truly upside down. :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 732

Re: Armor on a budget

As much as I love the Abrams, I've always loved the German tanks of WWII...

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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 732

Re: Armor on a budget

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1794

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Very cool! Thanks for the range report! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That Adams percussion repro ...
Replies: 3
Views: 374

Re: That Adams percussion repro ...

I'd love one... but not at 1000 Euro!

Oh well...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 909

Re: Sad Day

:evil: :evil: :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ya gotta laugh!
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: Ya gotta laugh!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 1077

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

Our previous dachshund crawled under the sofa one night when she was a puppy. Little did we know she decided to chew on a lamp cord. Well, she got into the wire itself, got zapped, and let out a yelp you wouldn't believe. I had visions of the cat from "Christmas Vacation". Fortunately she ...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 738

Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips

I bought a set about a year ago and got the same message. I was in no hurry, and the wait was worth it - same high quality as always. The company I work for has the same issue with our contractor work force. That I don't blame on those employees at all. If they get a better gig, especially with medi...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 37
Views: 3306

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

Streetstar wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm Dogs are not nearly as impressed as i imagined them being
Doug - Rub some bacon on it and I bet those pups will be impressed! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 56
Views: 3882

Re: Good old flattop

I have an early flattop, low 1,000's SN. Frame has turned the pleasant plum color a lot of these do. Was my Dad's, then my brother's, and now mine - and someday, Y2K's! :D

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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
Replies: 9
Views: 849

Re: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)

Sorry for your loss, Doc. Sounds like a great man. I hope I am remembered for touching others' lives positively when I am called home.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Guns for newbies
Replies: 22
Views: 1756

Re: First Guns for newbies

I love a happy ending to a story. Thanks Jim.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1626

Re: I lost my willie

Very, very sorry for your loss. I have never lost a horse, but I have suffered through the loss of many other four legged friends. People sometimes refer to animals as being 'dumb.' If 'dumb' leads to showing unfailing loyalty, unwavering love, and a dedication to please those they hold most import...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Amish' handgun sights
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: 'Amish' handgun sights

I guess I'm flexible. I don't like them on most guns. But on a modern one designed for them to be used, such as my P320, they certainly can be helpful.
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whatever it takes.
Replies: 18
Views: 1445

Re: Whatever it takes.

Looks right to me.
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1626

Re: I lost my willie

Warms my heart that you brought joy to that horse. Sorry for your loss.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
Replies: 3
Views: 355

Re: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!

Exactly! That is one of the main drivers why gun-control support has been falling, despite the press saying every shooting is a "mass shooter event". More women and minorities are buying firearms for self-protection, really practicing, then realizing how enjoyable shooting can be. A very g...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
Replies: 20
Views: 1287

Re: Why isnt there more variety?

I agree 1000% :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1845

Re: Went to a gun show today

Liking that hammer double, Jay. 8) I am working the ticket booth from 3 to 6 today at our Sweetwater show, and will stick my nose in the door and look around before I start my shift. Guessing there were good hauls of rattlesnakes for the roundup, thanks to those temps in the 80s last week. Looking ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe
Replies: 2
Views: 409

Re: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe

Oh, "Public Service Announcement"... I was scratching my head asking myself "Palmetto State Armory" has a Winchester 1886?!? :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
Replies: 10
Views: 966

Re: Colt 1872 Open Top

kaschi wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:15 am No it does not. I have one and can recommend buying it!
+1 on both counts. I have one too and these are very fun! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1877

Re: The Last Outlaw movie review

Anymore, there is really no excuse for that. Using non-period correct firearms is a big turn off for me now. And even when they do use period-correct firearms, they usually give them powers and abilities that no firearm actually has. May seem harmless, but this is why half the population thinks &quo...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!
Replies: 3
Views: 355

SC just joined the Constitutional Carry Club!

Last year we passed an open carry law. Today our Governor just signed a Constitutional Carry law, making us the 29th state to do so (I think #28 was the day before!). Good news in and of itself. But included were harsher penalties for the use of guns in crimes. Very smart; punish crime not our right...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1845

Re: Went to a gun show today

I remember when I lived in MI there was an annual show in our town that was great. Then I moved down south and there was a show just as good - every other month! It was fantastic, at first. Best place to buy primers, powder and lead - no hazmat charges, no heavy shipping charges, and stellar pricing...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1845

Re: Went to a gun show today

You must be living right! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1331

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

As you all know in the UK suppressors/moderators/silencers have always been legal but had to be listed on the firearms certificate, the government are now talking about not even bothering to have them listed... :o I am shocked that the UK government is thinking of doing something useful for gun own...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever wanted a suppressor
Replies: 22
Views: 1331

Re: If you ever wanted a suppressor

14 days?!?

You must have dirt on the ATF. Or living right. Or just lucky!!!

My last one took a full 9 months!

Scott, when you submitted electronically, did you go through a kiosk like the Silencer Shop ones?
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Replies: 10
Views: 657

Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!

Thanks for sharing Darryl! My uncle was on the ground then, with the 29th ID, 116th IR, Company F. Served from D-Day (1st wave) all the way to the fall of Germany.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1845

Re: Went to a gun show today

BTW, I did see both .25-20 WCF and .32-20 WCF ammunition. The former was $149.99 for a box of 50; the latter a "deal" at $99.99 a box of 50. :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1347

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Those are quite the pair! :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluebonnets
Replies: 9
Views: 519

Re: Bluebonnets

Fantastic Scott. Stuff blooming here too. I never had allergies when I was younger, but I think I have them now.
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1845

Went to a gun show today

First time in probably 3 years. 2 years for sure. Really small one in an American Legion hall. It was disappointing. No black powder, very little reloading supplies - all overpriced. Lots of ammo - all overpriced. Only highlight was a table full of lever-actions, but - just to be consistent - all ov...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Independence Day!
Replies: 14
Views: 974

Re: Texas Independence Day!

Happy TID to you Scott (and all other levergunners in Texas!)
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickel brass
Replies: 15
Views: 957

Re: Nickel brass

COSteve wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:51 am I've also found that they clean up much easier than brass and as the nickel plating is smoother, they slide into the resizer easier than my brass ones.
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Confederates in my blood
Replies: 3
Views: 332

Re: More Confederates in my blood

Each doing what they felt was right. I pray we never face that sort of situation again. +1 On one branch, One son left to fight for the union while his father and brother fought for the Confederacy. As Jim said, I am sure both sides thought they were right. I know it wasn't about slavery for either...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Fourth Little Pig…
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Re: The Fourth Little Pig…

Priceless! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Replies: 5
Views: 610

Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto

Bill in Oregon wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:56 am The Czechs stubbornly refused to play follow the leader in the Soviet era and designed most of their own stuff.
Which, IIRC, was tolerated by the Soviets because most of it was very good.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 1037

Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire

Prayers up. Wish we could send you some of our rain. I'm considering building an ark... :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
Replies: 8
Views: 865

Re: Interesting question for black powder shooters

JimT wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:13 am Sometimes the entire gun is a burn ring! :lol:

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That's my experience for sure! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this a good plan?
Replies: 15
Views: 1419

Re: Is this a good plan?

Good to hear Bill! :)

I've had a ton of them myself. The tube doesn't bother me at all. The noise? Yeah, that's annoying as hell and I always end up with a bad headache. Plus lying on what is essentially a board is no fun with my back!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
Replies: 11
Views: 912

Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....

:shock: :shock: :shock:

At that point you need Superman flying up to push it back onto the bridge deck!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 1071

Re: 3.5 inch .357

Oh and the grips in that first photo look awesome! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Replies: 27
Views: 2111

Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?

The .30 M1 Carbine, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum ones I've shot were all more accurate than I can be offhand. Never tried them in a Ransom Rest to really see. All are old models. :)
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 2029

Re: New member sign up issues?

Anyone posting for the first time has to be approved. GK is our primary "spam bot zapper"; I'll catch some when logging on at night when John has hopefully turned in for the night (since he is +6 hours ahead of me!). Funny though - I used to get a couple/few a week, but lately (as in since...