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by Coach1
Thu May 29, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: Backyard photos
Replies: 7
Views: 4838

Very cool, Charles. In my neighborhood I get to see the usual yard critters and an occasional deer wandering along the greenway.

What is that mountain / peak we see out your front door?
(thanks for sharing)
Coach
by Coach1
Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Two Federal Value Packs
Replies: 15
Views: 25542

I concur that any supply that does reach the typical outlets (WalMart, G/Mtn, Dick 's SG, etc) is siphoned off thru the good-buddy network - or even a $20 'heads-up fee' to the stock clerk. I am in the - refuse-to-be-gouged camp (and boycott CDT.com). I have low expectations for next month's Dixie G...
by Coach1
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Two Federal Value Packs
Replies: 15
Views: 25542

Good for you, Ruger. I saw the ad in Raleigh's Thursday paper and made it to my local G/Mtn around 1 PM. Unfortunately, the supply for all .22 LR ... including .22 Mags.. was already depleted. I have about 1,000 rounds stashed but that is because I have mostly worked my centerfire pistols and long g...
by Coach1
Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: Glocks and drawstrings
Replies: 10
Views: 8877

Last year I re-read Mas Ayoob's book "The Gun Digest of Concealed Carry." He also cautions the reader about drawstrings and concealed handguns - jackets, sweatshirts, etc. He recommends removing the strings from the cover garment .. but he did not mention pajama bottoms and hospital gowns... probabl...
by Coach1
Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Firing pin question
Replies: 8
Views: 13122

Hi A-G. Welcome to the GTO forum. You will get no OCD disparagements about keeping a firearm clean from this group. I for one will follow this thread and your subsequent posts with interest. But, admittedly, I will not ever consider such a mod to my Ruger 22/45. Please keep us informed.. good, bad, ...
by Coach1
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: 3.3 XDs Safety-Recall
Replies: 9
Views: 34501

Hi. At the risk of re-opening an old thread .. I do not own an SA XDs-9, but do own several SA handguns with which I am very happy. (my first handgun was an XDM - 9, 3.8" bbl) so I have followed this XDs issue with some interest. I found this You Tube video on the Military Arms Channel (MAC) that ma...
by Coach1
Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Going shooting with fellow about to join up
Replies: 5
Views: 9512

Charles - Kudos for taking the initiative and giving your time, tools and expertise to that young man. I have a similar experience. My son-in-law and I hosted a young man who was about to enter the Army... summer of 2012. He too never shot a firearm of any type. We sponsored a 2 hour session at our ...
by Coach1
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: need ammo?
Replies: 12
Views: 7345

Ooops. That is embarrassing. But the reality underscores that CDT is indeed gouging customers.. at least trying.

Perhaps new shooters / gun owners that were caught up in this frenzy might consider paying 30 cents a round for a fairly generic cartridge.

My boycott remains firmly in place.

Coach
by Coach1
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: Top Shot All Stars
Replies: 13
Views: 14451

I have watch all the prior seasons.. usually DVR'ing the shows so I can fast forward thru the clubhouse "drama" and the stupid 'nomination range' .. well the commercials, too. So, the format this season is much more focused... no fake team dynamics drama. Really glad to see they brought Gabby back :...
by Coach1
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Need help - Bolt sticking and trigger not resetting
Replies: 17
Views: 15613

There have been recent posts in GTO about 'issues' on other forums. We have also voiced well deserved kudos for Bullseye's work as our moderater and host. This thread is yet another example of why GTO is THE BEST on the WWW. Yet again, Bullseye has demonstrated his willingness to help (and the other...
by Coach1
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: need ammo?
Replies: 12
Views: 7345

I am boycotting CDT.com. And have been since they initially declared they would stop selling black rifles (then reversed that policy after the customer backlash). Their current "sale" prices for ammo and any firearm look predatory in my estimate. So, 22 lr at 3 cents a round looks like the first CDT...
by Coach1
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: A Tale of Two guns (and the companies that make them)
Replies: 5
Views: 6211

The pics opened just fine for me. I would give the S&W QA guy a failing grade for customer satisfaction and support. It would not take a lot of extra work to find a media app to open your photos. And that comment about the fact you are in Canada as a hindrance is totally bogus. But even so, I think ...
by Coach1
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Bullseye is the BEST - Mag Safety Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 10652

.. and +1 I think I have seen that "... and then magic happens" Mark 3 You Tune video. The guy's knuckles look like he is a martial arts expert as well as a p*ss poor video instructor. I gave up after watching it in Stop-motion and used Bullseye's masterful guide to get my Mark III upgraded the way ...
by Coach1
Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Range Protocol - damaged live rounds?
Replies: 12
Views: 9701

Thanks all. I had the same reservations as Bullseye and others about using the spent rounds (cases) bucket or trash can. I will ask at the range this weekend about a "duds" can / procedure. I have never seen one on any of the ranges but that seems like a good method. On one hand, it provides shooter...
by Coach1
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Range Protocol - damaged live rounds?
Replies: 12
Views: 9701

Range Protocol - damaged live rounds?

Hello everyone. I was away from the furum for most of last year due to work and family distractions. Over the last 2 months, I have caught up on the postings and enjoy being back in your good company. At the risk of this being a really dull question... I shoot at a local outdoor range - pistol pits ...