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by toyfj40
Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: "March" (not the month)
Replies: 5
Views: 5060

This has been 'around' the internet a time or two,
someone has "dressed it up"... 1Mb movie clip.

Shopping in Texas
by toyfj40
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: Desert Warrior
Replies: 142
Views: 84147

since I am the "junior shooter" among these posting... but... my 0.22 worth: consider one of the 'basic 1911' models... 1. Springfield Armory 'Mil Spec' model 2. Auto-Ordnance 1911a1 3. Rock Island (imported from Philipines ) add a couple Wilson-Combat mags... get acquainted with it... and remember ...
by toyfj40
Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: Expensive Targets
Replies: 14
Views: 8504

several months ago a guy had a "recently tweaked" AR and was checking-out how it was firing. with OtC ammo, he was complaining about the "grouping"... I offered 5-6 of my simple .223 reloads... and they grouped very well for him, he asked for the 'specs'... I told him and ... then... later that even...
by toyfj40
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Rimfire Rifles
Topic: Recommend me a lever action 22 cal
Replies: 26
Views: 19526

bearandoldman wrote:the State lever gun
I don't think we have anything to hunt that "needs" a 44-40...
unless maybe it's them 'Yankees'... --grin
by toyfj40
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Rimfire Rifles
Topic: Recommend me a lever action 22 cal
Replies: 26
Views: 19526

Re: B&OM

39A that is older than dirt. my "favorite" is my '77 39a but the universe is "outa-whack" unless each 39a is paired with a .30-30 -- toy http://toyfj40.freeshell.org/GunPix/Marlin39a77a.jpg http://toyfj40.freeshell.org/GunPix/Marlin39a77k.jpg http://toyfj40.freeshell.org/GunPix/Marlin30AW.jpg
by toyfj40
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Volq. titanium disconnecter for mk 2, 3 is back 16Oct2008
Replies: 24
Views: 15737

Cadillo: I like your avatar... one of my favorite Sat eve TV shows from ~1960... also one of the few that was TV-first, then radio... .mp3 files of a few "Have Gun Will Travel" programs HGWT site: http://www.thrillingdetective.com/paladin.html HGWT site: http://www.hgwt.com/hgwt10old.htm -- toy
by toyfj40
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Handgun Forum
Topic: 1911 shock buff questions
Replies: 39
Views: 22872

There's only a 'chance in a million' that the thin-buff
would wear and manage to twist around the spring
to cause a mis-feed...

There's only a 'chance in a million' that your "carry"
would experience a mis-feed when you need it...

huh... what a coincidence... what are the "odds" ?
-- toy
by toyfj40
Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Poly M14S serial number
Replies: 3
Views: 4241

welcome to the forum. uh... I don't know your circumstances... (and don't need to know), BUT you may want to get some alternate advice on recording a firearm S/N in such paperwork... "just give it to them" and keep quiet. you are kinda-sorta giving a "Voluntary FireArm Registration" for your benefic...
by toyfj40
Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Rifle Forum
Topic: extreme benchrest stock
Replies: 6
Views: 6053

I like that 'table top'... keep the doors locked, I might come get it!!
( Oldman and Greener will help me carry it... )

welcome to the forum.

uh.. is there a Butt-pad that goes on that model ?

what caliber? 6mm?
-- toy
by toyfj40
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Hearing protection
Replies: 20
Views: 16065

I've been 'in' (ie. visited) some fairly noisy "industrial" shops... ( trip hammers, diesel pumps... ad nauseum ) but not "worked there" day after day... so, the EarMuffs/plugs/etc (even White Noise generators) will dampen, muffle, suppress the 'sound waves'... BUT... (?) when it comes to the heavy ...
by toyfj40
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Hearing protection
Replies: 20
Views: 16065

sometimes I (try to) think outside the box... (but I enjoy playing in the sand, so I usually return quickly) give some bit of thought as to What, How close, How often you expose yourself... meaning... I go to the range and take my precautions... from time to time there is someone that has a minimum-...
by toyfj40
Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Mark lll Sear Spring Question?
Replies: 74
Views: 225930

I can not have an AirGun because I live in Michigan and it is considered a real gun and must be sent to an FFL. this came from "shipping TO Mi"... if you were to go to a SportingGoods store to buy an AirRifle (and/or AirPistol)... would they run a Background Check? or just sell it to you... ? I rec...
by toyfj40
Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Air Pistols
Replies: 31
Views: 29479

Move to Vermont !!
(or is it New Hampshire? )

but NOT Texas... we have enough 'Yankees' already...
:shock:

--toy
by toyfj40
Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: "March" (not the month)
Replies: 5
Views: 5060

"March" (not the month)

something I just heard about, planned for Spring 2010... http://SecondAmendmentMarch.com/ their "FAQS" page indicates an effort to coordinate local activities. I've already exchanged brief eMails with JRLott who commented that IF THE RESPONSE is "poor", the media will show it as a Failure... ( and i...
by toyfj40
Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Air Pistols
Replies: 31
Views: 29479

need your advice on building a low cost pellet trap to use in my basement. just an idea... ( after the spring-thaw in late June, of course... ) go to a scrap-yard and take down a laundry-dryer to get the "tub". stuff an old blanket into it and tape your target over the opening... Shoot from behind ...