The Obligatory Show Off Thread [Archive] - Page 2

bigslim

11-05-2012, 03:09 PM

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j391/bigslim3k/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j391/bigslim3k/IMG_0108.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j391/bigslim3k/IMG_0106.jpg

Just picked her up today, need to find a gunsmith to make it dao, maybe some new grips, and front sight. The action is very smooth, not as light as a Smith but smooth non the less. I'll take her to the range tomorrow and see how well I can shoot it.

Mike

Sparks2112

11-06-2012, 08:39 AM

bigslim

11-06-2012, 09:53 AM

I knew you would and you have no idea how much it tore me up to have to got some place else. No BS I almost called you to give you a heads up.

Mike

Sparks2112

11-06-2012, 11:40 AM

I knew you would and you have no idea how much it tore me up to have to got some place else. No BS I almost called you to give you a heads up.

Mike

Hah it's cool. If my name was on the sign I might care. But its not so I don't ;)

bigslim

11-06-2012, 02:20 PM

Hah it's cool. If my name was on the sign I might care. But its not so I don't ;)

well heres why I did what I did, I needed to avoid MIM hammers so I can make it DAO and the 686 and 686 plus have MIM hammers. The 686 SSR does not but it is also $$$$ and I don't love the way it looks. The GP100 has a forged hammer and it was much less expensive not to mention I think it is a sexy beast. If you had a GP at the shop you know I would have been there in a heart beat. If there is one thing that I am it is loyal and your the only game in town as long as im not lookin for a GP100. hahaha

Mike

orionz06

11-06-2012, 02:50 PM

1132.

That's not playing very nice.

EricP

11-06-2012, 04:36 PM

That's not playing very nice.

Could mean that soon (tm) could be soon.

Odin Bravo One

11-06-2012, 09:45 PM

Tom,

Still did not receive my pre-production prototypes for T&E. Just 2.:p

I29alpha

11-08-2012, 03:32 PM

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/IMG_1376.jpg

Bigguy

11-16-2012, 04:59 PM

I'd planned on picking up one of these next year after taxes. But one came available that I couldn't pass on. About 75 rounds through it. Came with 2 extra mags, incl the 17. $400. A guy bought for his wife, but she didn't like it.
This will be my new EDC. I'll keep the LCP for a BUG.
http://www.guywheatley.com/photos/SR9c.jpg

Ben B.

11-17-2012, 02:25 PM

I don't have any guns worth showing off these days.... But would it be presumptuous of me to put up a piece from my other hobby?

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522120_3276917133278_1286608455_n.jpg

Kyle Reese

11-17-2012, 03:53 PM

Nice, Ben. Where is that?

Ben B.

11-17-2012, 04:14 PM

Nice, Ben. Where is that?

I forgot to include a caption..

No place exotic- Illumination Rock massif, Oregon, last winter, about halfway up the SE Arete. A peak that has alluded me a record consecutive 4 times, now... I've bailed halfway up twice, once due to conditions, once due to a panicking partner, and twice rejected by hostile weather. But this year, dammit! This year we'll get it.

JM Campbell

11-17-2012, 08:19 PM

I forgot to include a caption..

No place exotic- Illumination Rock massif, Oregon, last winter, about halfway up the SE Arete. A peak that has alluded me a record consecutive 4 times, now... I've bailed halfway up twice, once due to conditions, once due to a panicking partner, and twice rejected by hostile weather. But this year, dammit! This year we'll get it.

We want victory pictures from the top Ben. Good luck on your journey.

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I29alpha

11-17-2012, 09:19 PM

Other hobby:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/BFEE7506-B166-4B0D-B505-0065D98C1CCA-2684-0000031F7B180930.jpg

At work:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/GOPR8118.jpg

Almost hit by an AirTran 717 at work (super wide angle doesn't show how close this was):

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/94064DD3-81E4-4974-96D1-DFE0FFCA443A-2684-0000031F3E02FDB0.jpg

MDS

11-17-2012, 10:47 PM

Almost hit by an AirTran 717 at work (super wide angle doesn't show how close this was):

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/94064DD3-81E4-4974-96D1-DFE0FFCA443A-2684-0000031F3E02FDB0.jpg

Crazy! That looks like a "river of grass" do you work out of homestead? I've been meaning to pop my cherry and jump out of a plane already...

I29alpha

11-17-2012, 10:58 PM

Crazy! That looks like a "river of grass" do you work out of homestead? I've been meaning to pop my cherry and jump out of a plane already...

Palm beach. We jump right next to the Everglades. Beautiful view. Let me know if you ever want to jump and I'll get you a discount.

JodyH

11-18-2012, 03:38 PM

Other hobby:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/IMG_7637-1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/Notasplanned.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/jornada.jpg

NickA

11-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Texas Hill Country in the fall can be really nice. Here's a few at the Blanco River this weekend:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/a8anybe6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/a9abahut.jpg

And daughter and nephew playing the ever popular "throwin' stuff in the river" :D
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/20/2y2e2a5y.jpg

SeriousStudent

11-19-2012, 11:16 PM

Texas Hill Country in the fall can be really nice. Here's a few at the Blanco River this weekend:

If I ever get to be lottery-stupid rich, I'm buying two ranches. One between Fredericksburg and Kerrville on the Pedernales River, and the other near Jackson Hole in the mountains.

Wyoming in the summer, Texas in the winter.

MDS

11-20-2012, 12:24 AM

If I ever get to be lottery-stupid rich, I'm buying two ranches. One between Fredericksburg and Kerrville on the Pedernales River, and the other near Jackson Hole in the mountains.

Wyoming in the summer, Texas in the winter.

Nice...I was going to volunteer to be your caretaker, then I thought...Wyoming in the winter and Texas in the summer? Naaaah... :p

ObOnTopic: the gun's just a M70 Featherweight in 308, but I think I lucked out with a nice piece of wood. The scope is a Vortex Viper HD II 1-6x. It looks a little funny on a bolt gun, but the glass is friggin' amazing. At least I think so, I'm no scope expert. But the eyebox is forgiving and the images are ridiculously crisp. At 1x it looks waaay better than my H1. I'll have to play with it, but I think this is a worthwhile experiment for a carryin'-around-in-the-woods kind of rifle, hunting pigs and such. I'll have a good time finding out. :D

1171

Lost River

12-08-2012, 06:04 PM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/G19Badger.jpg

From "New School" 19 to "Old School" 19..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/021A.jpg

Lost River

12-08-2012, 06:20 PM

1903 Colt .38 Auto. It has been in the family for many generations.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/049.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/070-2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/075.jpg

Lost River

12-08-2012, 06:29 PM

Testing the two different boxes of old ammo earlier this year :

One box I recall having seen with the gun back in the 1980s when the old Colt was in my dad's safe.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/134.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/127.jpg

One box was sent from an online buddy who is not only a great resource for such things but is also quite the subject matter expert when it comes to .38 supers and in this case a pre- Super pistols(as well as a pre 1911s).

It is quite interesting to compare the old 1903, a bone stock 1911 and a modern 1911A1 all together and see the evolution.

For those who may not be aware, the .38 Colt and .38 Super case are essentially the same size. That being said, the old .38 Colt guns were not designed to operate at the higher pressures of that the Super cartridge is capable of being loaded to.

Though the sights are tiny, using the fundamentals, it is still a capable pistol:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/138.jpg

JConn

12-08-2012, 08:09 PM

1903 Colt .38 Auto. It has been in the family for many genrations.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/049.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/070-2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/075.jpg

Beautiful. I love the aesthetics of these pre 1911 colts. I hope to get to fire one someday.

orionz06

12-08-2012, 08:23 PM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/orionz06/E75A8F45-8B97-44D8-B8CC-1CF3B4AD423C-5000-000005272A8EAFA7.jpg

New toys. I imagine one or two will like it.

jon volk

12-09-2012, 08:06 PM

Just another G17.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/jonvolk/glock.jpg

My other hobby

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/jonvolk/831a7f83.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/jonvolk/64f7e7b7.jpg

JM Campbell

12-09-2012, 09:28 PM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/orionz06/E75A8F45-8B97-44D8-B8CC-1CF3B4AD423C-5000-000005272A8EAFA7.jpg

New toys. I imagine one or two will like it.

That makes my Nikon look like a toy. I wish I have more time to put into photography, shooting real bullets is my focus now (pun intended).

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orionz06

12-09-2012, 09:31 PM

All the cool gear still needs someone with a little skill to use it. I am not there. I just like to blast the berm with a really nice gun, so to speak.

bleaman225

12-10-2012, 06:26 PM

Nice 7D buddy. I got the first book in Kelby's series. I only just started reading it though.

So multicam neck strap huh?

JMorse

12-13-2012, 12:25 AM

Screw the 7D body! I want that 70-200!

Which gen is it? I'm greatly tempted by that lens.

orionz06

12-13-2012, 07:28 AM

70-200 f/2.8 L IS II

Sparks2112

12-13-2012, 12:36 PM

70-200 f/2.8 L IS II

I was actually still working as a profesional fashion photographer when those came out, and I remember lusting after one badly, not that my 1st gen was bad, just cause. That kind of fell by the wayside at about the same time my marriage did. Was weird to go from doing that as a job to not even owning a camera other than the one on my phone. Ah well.

ToddG

12-13-2012, 12:57 PM

I owned one of the original 70-200/2.8 IL lenses. It fell out of my camera bag, rolled down a slope, and plopped into a river in Montana. Canon said it was unsalvageable. I've since replaced it with the II and probably haven't taken a hundred pictures with it. Hopefully once the weather gets warmer I'll have a chance to hit some more matches and classes where I'll spend more time behind the camera.

orionz06

12-13-2012, 04:47 PM

lindertw

12-15-2012, 05:26 PM

My other hobby

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/jonvolk/831a7f83.jpg

that's awesome, any on-track vids?

jon volk

12-15-2012, 06:59 PM

that's awesome, any on-track vids?

Just one. Im still sorting the car out. It has pretty much sat neglected all this year. Prior to this video I only had it out once on 275 drag radials which was like pissing in the wind. This was the first time I got the car to hook. Running 4.5lbs of boost and 19 degrees of timing. Ive street tuned the car to 13psi and hope to get back out come spring time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyrE9qC1mIY

JMorse

12-15-2012, 08:07 PM

Did you guys see the pic of the Canon lens room at the Olympics? I had wood for a week.

JV_

12-15-2012, 08:08 PM

Did you guys see the pic of the Canon lens room at the Olympics? I had wood for a week.

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/07/31/canons-drool-worthy-gear-room-at-the-london-olympics/

JMorse

12-15-2012, 08:18 PM

Ah geez. I hadn't seen all the bodies too. Want!

lindertw

12-15-2012, 08:29 PM

Just one. Im still sorting the car out. It has pretty much sat neglected all this year. Prior to this video I only had it out once on 275 drag radials which was like pissing in the wind. This was the first time I got the car to hook. Running 4.5lbs of boost and 19 degrees of timing. Ive street tuned the car to 13psi and hope to get back out come spring time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyrE9qC1mIY

cool vid, thanks for sharing.

I've got an '05 that I'm tinkering with - rear suspension work last winter, gears and differential swap this fall, front suspension and 1-pc driveshaft this winter.

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/lindertw/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_0_2311328-1.jpg

My car is nowhere near the level of yours, but it's still a blast to hit the track!

turbolag23

12-15-2012, 10:09 PM

ive yet to get to a track but TOD is a blast.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/lazyboymsu/051310%20TOD/DSC_3664_5_6_tonemappedt.jpg

orionz06

12-16-2012, 12:06 AM

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/07/31/canons-drool-worthy-gear-room-at-the-london-olympics/

Schwing!

Ben B.

12-16-2012, 01:08 AM

50 mph sustained winds, 15' visibility, rime building up all over our left sides and any and all exposed metal... finally had to turn around 500' from the summit, when the temp shot up and slabs started sheering off around our feet..

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12151_4576177613978_1461283849_n.jpg

My young partner... this was his second attempt at a major glaciated peak. Poor SOB. Note the 1/2" thick case of ice on his helmet and headlamp..

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/29589_4576177493975_1954831926_n.jpg

I guess all I'm "showing off" is our capacity for suck, with this one..

Still haven't gotten to the top of anything yet, early in this 12/13 climbing season. The weather has sucked!

SeriousStudent

12-16-2012, 03:27 AM

The weather does look a bit sporty in that picture.

But it also looks like you were having a blast.

JM Campbell

12-16-2012, 09:46 AM

You will get there Ben, try, try again. Success does not come to the faint of heart.

jon volk

12-16-2012, 12:48 PM

cool vid, thanks for sharing.

I've got an '05 that I'm tinkering with - rear suspension work last winter, gears and differential swap this fall, front suspension and 1-pc driveshaft this winter.

My car is nowhere near the level of yours, but it's still a blast to hit the track!

Nice car. Late model mustangs are a great platform. I have this habit of making my project cars loud, hot, and generally useless for anything other than whacking the gas pedal.....but I do love driving it. Its still got plates, insurance and gets driven to work every now and then.

Chris_S

12-19-2012, 01:48 PM

Having found one for a price that was irresistible, I treated myself to a 1978 vintage Dan Wesson 15-2.

http://i.imgur.com/4OFNI.jpg

And because I wanted it to be both awesome and hilariously impractical, I also ordered an extra heavy 6" barrel shroud from EWK Arms.

http://i.imgur.com/9krwC.jpg

It weighs almost 4lbs with the heavy barrel shroud but I'm looking forward to comically low amounts of recoil due to the weight of the gun. After nothing but "practical" gun purchases, this gun's justification is nothing more than fun.

Odin Bravo One

12-19-2012, 09:01 PM

My new Limited Edition Sig Mk25 226.

Amazingly, I am actually impressed by the details and aesthetics. It also cost the retail price of a Mk25 at the LGS.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/SavageHunter/photo2-1_zps9f676d64.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/SavageHunter/photo-2_zpseb2aabdf.jpg

kodiakpb

12-19-2012, 09:11 PM

Odin Bravo One

12-19-2012, 10:14 PM

Yes, bought for a hair over MSRP on a Mk25 standard model. As a true Limited Edition, doubtful many folks will see them. They are not available to dealers so they won't be on the shelves. Dealers cannot even order them, so special orders are out of the question as well. I had bought one extra one, to auction at Gunbroker, but elected to gift it to someone else instead, and keep it inside the family.

Dagga Boy

12-19-2012, 11:17 PM

I guess your new call sign is "Big Pimpin".....:cool:

kodiakpb

12-19-2012, 11:29 PM

Odin Bravo One

12-19-2012, 11:58 PM

I guess your new call sign is "Big Pimpin".....:cool:

JRC is doing a custom shark trimmed holster, belt, and mag/flashlight combo for it as well. Figure I can use it as my BBQ gun if ever I go to a place where they have BBQ's like that.

And guns like that.

Pics once everything is done.

Dagga Boy

12-20-2012, 12:19 AM

You just need to rock that thing at SHOT like that. With all the "assault weapon" buying sprees, I may dump my 7.62 x39 Galil SAR to buy a fully engraved Colt SAA or 1911.

Odin Bravo One

12-20-2012, 12:46 AM

Yeah, if I could get in the door like that! That, and if I was actually going. Since the little lady can't go, and I plan on taking a few weeks off after the midget shows up in April, figured I would save my vacation days for that instead. But next year..........little lady (aka Lil' Miss LV) will be ready to go, and we will burn it down. Again. And my liver will catch the first flight out, while the rest of my body continues the defilement.

I may dump a few things myself while the prices are outrageous. Hard to pass up watching stupid people being stupid. Especially if I can benefit from it!!!

Still, the original point................the gun really does look sharp, and my phone just doesn't do justice. Perhaps I will experiment over the weekend with a real camera and lighting and see if I can get some better shots of it. And once the holster rolls in, I'll publish a few of the complete package. Then you can invite me to a TX Bbq where people wear their BBQ guns and such. And I can house hunt, and job hunt while I am there!

Dagga Boy

12-20-2012, 01:09 AM

I'll miss seeing you at SHOT. When you come to Texas to visit we can wear our BBQ guns. Seems I am the only guy in Dallas who has multiple BBQ gun rigs. Figures the Jewish dude from California fell for the whole "you got to have a BBQ rig" thing...;).

I am actually trying to get picked up as a reserve in a rural area. I have already made arrangements with the local Texas Ranger for getting a full prison death row made set of fancy leather and buckle and grip set. I'll be rolling a MARS 1911 in it.....:cool:.

Odin Bravo One

12-20-2012, 02:39 AM

I need one of those rigs too!!! Thinking of getting my 627 full on engraved, and some prison leather would match it perfectly. Send pics!! Of course, the MARS could use a full rig of PL too.

My favorite memory of SWAT School in Maricopa County was the tour I got on the weekend, watching the inmates sewing/repairing their own stripes and pinks. I certainly didn't/don't agree with all of Joe's politics, but there was no arguing the way he ran the confinement facility.

BP out!

Kyle Reese

12-20-2012, 08:05 PM

Haven't seen that one before, and you got it at std price? Nicely done.

Pics don't come close to doing it justice. It's the most aesthetically pleasing handgun I've ever seen.

JV_

12-20-2012, 08:11 PM

My new Limited Edition Sig Mk25 226.

That's awesome!

kodiakpb

12-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Pics don't come close to doing it justice. It's the most aesthetically pleasing handgun I've ever seen.

I believe it. I'd love to be lucky enough to find one.

Odin Bravo One

12-20-2012, 09:13 PM

I believe it. I'd love to be lucky enough to find one.

They could only be ordered factory direct. Pretty sure the window has closed. And there was a specific promo code that was required to place the order. Sig dealers could not order them unless they had the promo code (which most didn't), and they were not available for retail sale. Mine may make it up to highest bidder at some point in my life, perhaps college tuition for the unborn son, but I really dig it, so it is highly unlikely I will part with it.

kodiakpb

12-20-2012, 11:10 PM

Don't blame you at all :)

NickA

12-21-2012, 08:59 AM

Pics don't come close to doing it justice. It's the most aesthetically pleasing handgun I've ever seen.

I normally hate most engraving and gold inlay but that thing is just right. Very, very nice, and not helping my long held SIG lust.

Odin Bravo One

12-21-2012, 09:15 PM

Newest, latest, and greatest Noveske Rifleworks carbine.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/SavageHunter/photo5-1_zpsf299687e.jpg

Carbine is the Noveske/VTAC 16" Recce with AAC Blackout Flash hider, stainless steel barrel, TD pistol grip, MagPul CTR MilSpec buttstock, and Troy BUIS's.

Glass is the Leupold VX6, 1-6x with the Firedot reticle in a LaRue QD Mount, and custom engraving on both of the turret caps. I didn't ask for it, but the folks at Leupold took the liberty, and it is appreciated.

Pretty happy with this set up for a GP carbine. Time will tell, and more rounds necessary to really wring out the combo, but I am logging the data for once, and will have a complete write up by March 1st of next year.

Tamara

12-21-2012, 11:19 PM

ive yet to get to a track but TOD is a blast.

Sigh. That spot was maybe 20-30 minutes from my house, via Foothills Parkway.

I had the TL Thou' parked in that very place practically weekly for a while...

Everything's all flat and straight and square corners where I live now. :(

jetfire

12-22-2012, 02:36 PM

1225

My new Colts; the left gun was still stock when this was taken, the right gun has had a Techwell TGO magwell added to it. Since I took this, the left gun has had the factory stocks changed out for matching Techwell grips with the "carry" magwell.

turbolag23

12-24-2012, 11:47 PM

Sigh. That spot was maybe 20-30 minutes from my house, via Foothills Parkway.

I had the TL Thou' parked in that very place practically weekly for a while...

Everything's all flat and straight and square corners where I live now. :(

oh cool, that would have been fun to have that road 30min from your house.

its a lot more interesting than the flat straights i live near too. oh well.

asked a local if there was a gun range near TOD, actually drew me a map. unfortunately it was inaccessible with that car and i never did find it. i bet that would have been interesting.

98z28

12-25-2012, 02:01 PM

Took my oldest shooting for the first time yesterday. That was the most fun I've ever had at the range.

Talking about stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control (dry gun):

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/stelks98z28/IMG_6259.jpg

About to touch off his first ever live round (Walther PPS 9mm). That's Mom in the background:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/stelks98z28/IMG_6266.jpg

Just after breaking the shot:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/stelks98z28/IMG_6267.jpg

He's pretty proud of himself. The target was about five yards out:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/stelks98z28/IMG_6324.jpg

Brother-in-law shooting a 12-gauge for the first time (second time shooting at all):

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd128/stelks98z28/IMG_6340.jpg

SeriousStudent

12-25-2012, 03:09 PM

It sounds like both new shooters have a good time. Thanks for introducing them in a safe fashion - we now have that many more allies.

It bet your son had a great time! My daughter's first shooting trip was almost 15 years ago, and she can still tell you how much fun we had together.

Meaghurd929

12-29-2012, 03:42 AM

My Christmas present from my husband.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/29/ehy9e3a2.jpg

Ironman

12-29-2012, 11:39 AM

Trying to see if I can get all my suppressed setups in one case. I'm looking at the Pelican 1750 and I have it measured out with the tape to the ID of the case. As you can see when I snapped this picture the ATF still had the paperwork for the 1911's suppressor. The Glock 19's can wont be cleared till March 2013.:mad:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/0208290E-58D5-4281-83FA-68236B5A56AC-1944-0000019B253582C1_zps0ebea1b2.jpg

bleaman225

12-29-2012, 09:58 PM

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/Permanent/IMG_2932.jpg
Ban Tang gen3 Pikal and aluminum trainer

Palmguy

12-30-2012, 01:35 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_0778_zps1359614e.jpg

SeriousStudent

12-30-2012, 04:31 PM

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/Permanent/IMG_2932.jpg
Ban Tang gen3 Pikal and aluminum trainer

Someday, you will sell that to me. I will wait quietly and patient, with cash in hand. :D

bleaman225

12-30-2012, 10:33 PM

Someday, you will sell that to me. I will wait quietly and patient, with cash in hand. :D

Hahahahahahaha. Probably true but I'm not planning on it.

SeriousStudent

12-30-2012, 10:53 PM

You know I am teasing you, my friend. That's a great blade, congrats. May you only use it in practice.

bleaman225

12-31-2012, 06:02 PM

You know I am teasing you, my friend. That's a great blade, congrats. May you only use it in practice.

I know you are. Eet's funny cuz eet's true though...

Ironman

01-04-2013, 06:06 PM

How I pay my taxes
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/F368E784-1BC9-477F-92FD-5F002E6A64D4-522-00000032575DDA11_zpsf606efae.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/AE8A4C43-6D2F-40C9-BEED-C49F04C882EB-522-0000003260ABD246_zpsd425b0bc.jpg

orionz06

01-04-2013, 06:10 PM

How I pay my taxes
[IM G]http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/F368E784-1BC9-477F-92FD-5F002E6A64D4-522-00000032575DDA11_zpsf606efae.jpg[/IMG]

[I MG]http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/AE8A4C43-6D2F-40C9-BEED-C49F04C882EB-522-0000003260ABD246_zpsd425b0bc.jpg[/IMG]

Feels good to do your civic duty.

RoyGBiv

01-04-2013, 06:16 PM

My new Christmas stocking.. and cap.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9831/stocking2012.jpg

Not quite as "show-off-worthy" as 10 silencers and a short shotty, but, it's not a competition, right? :D :o

jon volk

01-04-2013, 06:39 PM

Ironman

01-04-2013, 07:37 PM

Nice floors!
The cans ain't bad either.

lol I'll tell my wife. She picked out the travertine. LMFAO!

Ironman

01-04-2013, 07:37 PM

Ironman

01-04-2013, 09:24 PM

These were taken today by my friend who is also a amateur photograper.
Chris Percy www.flickr.com/vultite

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07814-2_zps9a3b358d.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07795-2_zpsf32eaa95.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07790-2_zps7d37ee18.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07830-3_zpsd9be7098.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07829_zps27c059fb.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/Firefighter1291/DSC07835_zpsfb320e49.jpg

butler coach

01-07-2013, 12:01 PM

here is the new toy for the my high school rifle team
Eliseo tube rifle stock
1907 Anschutz action and barrel
Anschutz rear sight
"right site" front.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll252/ebeveridge1/rifle_zpsb62f987e.jpg

now the kids can fight over it.

JodyH

01-11-2013, 03:25 PM

Foster Impact Devices

Top:
Brown #278 - 15oz., 8.75", full hand strap
Bottom:
Black #31 - 12oz., 7.25", full hand strap with snap

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/IMG_20130111_103208.jpg

campbed

01-11-2013, 06:14 PM

Nice floors!
The cans ain't bad either.

I see my MK25 in there! Wow, what a collection. But I'm not jealous.... :rolleyes:

bleaman225

01-12-2013, 01:28 AM

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/benleaman/Permanent/IMG_3006.jpg

Carraway

01-16-2013, 12:52 AM

I bought this a couple of months ago:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/tbp0107/web-OM1-13.jpg

167

01-16-2013, 08:28 AM

Finally finished the work on my chopped G22.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/coveringfire_98/Glock27sl1_zpsbda90d04.jpg

HCL3

01-22-2013, 08:55 PM

1911s:
Wilson CQB
Colt Series 80 stainless
Colt ACE .22LR - Mfg. 1931

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8329/8406237825_b6bc86cd83_b.jpg

Colt Single Action Army:
3rd Gen - .45 Colt - mfg. 1990s
Bisley - .45 Colt - mfg. 1904
Artillery Model -.45 Colt - mfg. 1883

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8406238469_91a467f354_b.jpg

SeriousStudent

01-22-2013, 09:27 PM

Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing those pics with us, they are really special pistols.

I need to pick up a old Ruger Bearcat or Colt New Frontier for the wee 'uns to shoot. Nothing like a "cowboy gun" in .22 to have some safe teaching fun.

Ben B.

01-23-2013, 12:14 AM

Finally finished the work on my chopped G22.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/coveringfire_98/Glock27sl1_zpsbda90d04.jpg

I say this with good humor, so don't take it the wrong way... but... this is the ugliest fapping gun I've ever seen.. WTF?

Tamara

01-23-2013, 01:29 PM

Two Smiths with CTC LaserGrips in Dark Star Gear kydex:

1271

MDS

01-23-2013, 03:37 PM

I say this with good humor, so don't take it the wrong way... but... this is the ugliest fapping gun I've ever seen.. WTF?

I have to disagree, I think it looks badass. looks like he dipped it in some cooling lava for a stipple job.

kodiakpb

01-23-2013, 06:58 PM

Here are a few of my favorite pics taken with my iPhone. Nothing high speed.

SA TRP Operator Full Rail
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/yme5y5ar.jpg

Sig P226 Combat TB
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/4eju3uva.jpg

Glock 23C RTF2
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/y8egymuz.jpg

Glock 19 RTF2 with TSD Slide & RM-07
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/usy7u2ag.jpg

167

01-23-2013, 09:44 PM

I say this with good humor, so don't take it the wrong way... but... this is the ugliest fapping gun I've ever seen.. WTF?

Don't worry, you aren't the first to say that :D

I am definitely a function over form kind of guy. The grip gives me everything I want when gripping the gun (a very aggressive texture) and everything I want when carrying the gun in a holster against the skin (lack of aggressive texture). I have run some pretty aggressively stippled guns (using traditional methods) to get the type of grip I wanted, but they weren't as comfortable to carry, and had issues grabbing at clothing. May not believe it looking at it, but this texture doesn't do that. Clamp down on it with your hands though and it doesn't move.

G60

01-27-2013, 12:54 AM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8396722085_059a8551e9_b.jpg

lindertw

01-27-2013, 07:00 AM

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/lindertw/sga_2.jpg

Drang

01-27-2013, 11:21 AM

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/lindertw/sga_2.jpg

Review of the Magpul SGA stock? I found myself last week checking Magpul's website daily to see if they'd released it for the Mossberg yet...:rolleyes:
Before:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VVbD0vSgguM/SjLkRdVh3WI/AAAAAAAABY4/o-aRD9iAW5M/s800/IMGP0442.JPG
After:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-W-zvQyEheOk/UQVV6EBv8LI/AAAAAAAADmk/S4tScfz7XCg/s912/After%2520Left%2520Side%25201.JPG
Oleg Volk I ain't. :(
Colt MKIV, Series 80 Combat Commander. Black K-Coat, Novak sights, beavertail grip safety. Trigger got a light tune-up,and I had to have the grip screw escutcheons restaked, they came off when I removed the old grips.
Amazingly, this is a mid-80s Colt 1911 which has always fed hollow-points just fine, so it needed no polishing or other work on the feed ramp.

lindertw

01-27-2013, 01:51 PM

Review of the Magpul SGA stock? I found myself last week checking Magpul's website daily to see if they'd released it for the Mossberg yet...:rolleyes:

I picked up the 870 this past Monday, patterned it with a few loads on Tuesday, and installed the magpul stock on Saturday. I really like the way the new stock feels; I have it set up on the shortest length of pull right now and I think that's where it will stay. The grip angle feels so much better than the factory piece.

I wasn't sure about the looks at first, but it's growing on me :cool:

So far I've put Federal XM127 00AC (http://www.glensoutdoors.com/Federal-XM127-00AC-12Ga-Tactical-00-Buck-Shot-p/xm12700ac.htm) 9 pellet 00 buck, Winchester 'military grade' (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900857119/winchester-military-grade-ammunition-12-gauge-2-3-4-buffered-00-buckshot-9-pellets) 00 buck and Winchester Ranger slugs (http://www.policehq.com/Products/W-RA12RS15) down the pipe. The pic below shows the pattern with the Fed XM127, 10 shots @ 7 yards in roughly the size of my fist. The Winchester military grade was easily double that.

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/lindertw/sga_3.jpg

still testing ammo and I need to figure out a sling, but man I wish I would've picked up a shotgun years ago. It's a lot of fun to shoot!

lindertw

01-29-2013, 08:30 PM

Drang,

I had a chance to shoot the 870 w/magpul stock tonight and I like it. I may try adding one insert (currently set at shortest LOP).

Additionally, there is a little rubber piece that covers where the stock mounts to the receiver and it has a small recess - almost like a thumb rest... Don't place your thumb there in shortest LOP config while shooting slugs; you'll only do it once ;)

Patterned three more loads through it tonight, and that Federal XM127 still shoots best through mine; I need to find some more.

I29alpha

01-31-2013, 03:55 PM

Got to bring in the Stars and Stripes last Saturday night during a night demonstration jump. International Equestrian Center Wellington, FL. Proud to be American!

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u458/i29alpha/FB6E3ADA-DD7F-4831-992F-C66CFD3FE2F4-3760-000004F996BA9599.jpg

John Ralston

01-31-2013, 08:42 PM

Nice!

Ben B.

01-31-2013, 11:44 PM

About halfway up the headwall of Devil's Kitchen on Hood a couple weeks ago..
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo6_zps59a12254.jpg

Upper, less steep section of the headwall (basically the top)
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo8_zps8df1b0fe.jpg

Up and over, cross the eastern "knife edge" to the last section of the Terrible Traverse, glorious, warm morning glow..
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo9_zps3ddb5745.jpg

Past the Terrible Traverse, the easy roll of the summit ridge welcomes..
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo12_zps38d666af.jpg

Was one of my best days in the alpine, ever

I29alpha

02-01-2013, 12:44 AM

Beautiful man! I LOVE climbing.

LittleLebowski

02-01-2013, 07:40 AM

Thank you for sharing those, Ben B.

taadski

02-01-2013, 02:48 PM

Ben,

Your photos bring back some good old memories. I summered up at Hood for a few summers years back while coaching up on the Palmer. We skied off the summit a number of times and always look back at those days fondly. I remember skiing some great corn (and Maritime cement :D) out on the Whiteriver and Zig Zag Glaciers too. Good stuff!

T

LittleLebowski

02-02-2013, 06:05 PM

Spent the afternoon, shooting by myself in sub freezing temps.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/baxshep/IMG_20130202_135137_zps616fbe43.jpg

Kyle Reese

02-02-2013, 07:38 PM

Phelps?

jon volk

02-02-2013, 08:25 PM

Family photo.

Wife's gun, my training gun, my carry gun, my run around the house irritating the wife gun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/jonvolk/family_zps036f148f.jpg

LittleLebowski

02-02-2013, 08:27 PM

Phelps?

Aye. Had it to myself. The .308 was jealous of the phenomenal Leupold 6-20x on my good old' 22-250. I wanted to go to the NRA and shoot handgun but there was a two hour wait.

MD7305

02-02-2013, 09:06 PM

Family photo.

...my run around the house irritating the wife gun.

Hahaha....my wife would agree. Although she gave it to me for Christmas because "the other gun clicks too loud" she still seems to "time out" my dry fire training sessions.:p

Odin Bravo One

02-02-2013, 09:50 PM

WobblyPossum

02-02-2013, 10:41 PM

So apparently they need to have a shaperone...........who knew they would breed once I closed the door?

Had to move the safe to accomodate future family and furniture additions, so took the opportunity to photograph just how far down the road we have travelled.......it wasn't until putting everything away that I realized that there are still several items spread out throughout the country at other locations.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/SavageHunter/photo13_zps6dcc5901.jpg
All I can say is wow. That is a hell of a nice collection.

Odin Bravo One

02-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Interesting...........not the same comments the little missus had.............but I should have known better than to let her see that picture........no such thing as lessons learned. Lessons RE-learned......

Now I just need to learn to shoot them all!

Dagga Boy

02-02-2013, 11:39 PM

Nice starter set.:cool:

Vinh

02-03-2013, 12:22 AM

Beautiful collection, Sean. Certainly something to aspire to. The 1911 carousel is a nice touch.

MDS

02-03-2013, 12:25 AM

The 1911 carousel is a nice touch.

It is. If you could wind it up so it spins slowly and plays music, that would be perfect. ;)

Odin Bravo One

02-04-2013, 12:21 AM

Mechanical Engineer friend contacted about the rotating carousel and incorporation of a small music box player with subject appropriate music. Being a Mech-E, I suspect I will get the design drawings and information in about 7-10 years. I'm still waiting on a rolling bullet trap for the garage...........he has designed, built, and tested at least 8 designs to date. None of them made him happy enough to share the info yet.

That was 4 years ago.

Basically, I am on a breath hold for the spinning, singing, LED lighted carousel of JMB goodness.

TCinVA

02-04-2013, 09:52 AM

So apparently they need to have a chaperone...........who knew they would breed once I closed the door?

Had to move the safe to accomodate future family and furniture additions, so took the opportunity to photograph just how far down the road we have travelled.......it wasn't until putting everything away that I realized that there are still several items spread out throughout the country at other locations.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/SavageHunter/photo13_zps6dcc5901.jpg

You know what Tam would say about that picture, right?

"N00b."

Mechanical Engineer friend contacted about the rotating carousel and incorporation of a small music box player with subject appropriate music. Being a Mech-E, I suspect I will get the design drawings and information in about 7-10 years. I'm still waiting on a rolling bullet trap for the garage...........he has designed, built, and tested at least 8 designs to date. None of them made him happy enough to share the info yet.

That was 4 years ago.

Basically, I am on a breath hold for the spinning, singing, LED lighted carousel of JMB goodness.

Engineers...bless their little hearts.

The lighted, spinning wheel of JMB would make an awesome centerpiece for the dining room table.

When my lotto number comes up one of my fondest wishes is to have a circular table made of some exquisite wood and set into the wood there'd be a series of recesses for a dozen or so mint condition artillery spec Lugers of various vintage. Each individually lit and the whole she-bang covered with some protective glass.

orionz06

02-04-2013, 10:01 AM

I am sure by the time the design is settled it will be awesome...

.... and most closely resemble prototype #1.

JDM

02-04-2013, 02:52 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/05/veny7azy.jpg

New in the wrapper.

I'm swooning.

RoyGBiv

02-04-2013, 03:36 PM

A friend sent the PDF version to me recently. Haven't had a chance to read it yet.
Actually, I'm wrestling with trying to confirm that the PDF I have is not in violation of any copyrights...

I don't want to link anything that might be infringing copyright, but a Google search for "john ross unintended consequences pdf" turns up more than one hit.

JDM

02-04-2013, 03:45 PM

Odin Bravo One

02-04-2013, 07:05 PM

I'd bet those are unauthorized electronic copies of an otherwise out of print (and extremely expensive) book.

Does that mean I can price gouge my BOOK too?

How much extra should I charge for an author autographed version? How much should I add for Hackathorn's signature?

Odin Bravo One

02-04-2013, 07:09 PM

You know what Tam would say about that picture, right?

"N00b."

Engineers...bless their little hearts.

The lighted, spinning wheel of JMB would make an awesome centerpiece for the dining room table.

When my lotto number comes up one of my fondest wishes is to have a circular table made of some exquisite wood and set into the wood there'd be a series of recesses for a dozen or so mint condition artillery spec Lugers of various vintage. Each individually lit and the whole she-bang covered with some protective glass.

Sweet.

So are you comparing Tam to the 9 year olds who get pissed and call me a "NOOb" for using better tactics on CoD? Not very friendly of you TC.......

Yeah, engineers............. they can pull of some pretty cool stuff........ if you can get them to stop thinking about it and just do it already!!!!

JDM

02-04-2013, 07:16 PM

Does that mean I can price gouge my BOOK too?

How much extra should I charge for an author autographed version? How much should I add for Hackathorn's signature?

Damn skippy!

Drang

02-04-2013, 07:25 PM

Does that mean I can price gouge my BOOK too?

How much extra should I charge for an author autographed version? How much should I add for Hackathorn's signature?

It is well known that the John Ross/Ken Hackathorn autographed edition KABOOMS with no notice, and the ATFE will follow your spouse trying to get her to admit that you're an insurrectionist.

You should send it to me for proper disposal.:cool:

John Ralston

02-04-2013, 10:43 PM

Yeah, engineers............. they can pull off some pretty cool stuff........ if you can get them to stop thinking about it and just do it already!!!!

You just know the wrong ones...some of us just get the shit done! Of course I am no longer an engineer, so I don't have anything to get too worked up about. :cool:

orionz06

02-04-2013, 10:52 PM

You just know the wrong ones...some of us just get the shit done! Of course I am no longer an engineer, so I don't have anything to get too worked up about. :cool:

Ha! For work I can whip out an analysis on a nuclear powerplant component without issue. For myself I can't settle on a thing.

justintime

02-05-2013, 12:45 AM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/orionz06/291086_10101486040365084_9351856_85457480_8300542_ o.jpg

I have that box too! came with my g27 gen 2.5 with smooth finger grooves. pretty bizarre looking :D

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b431/davisjustin10/8686EDFE-C86E-4194-8846-E04071BCF8B4-5340-0000032917021D85_zps81e8f96e.jpg
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b431/davisjustin10/8BB20CC8-D14A-4A25-88A1-AC540B2A1AAB-6455-000003AD4D335774_zps24dc200f.jpg

Ben B.

02-05-2013, 01:46 AM

Reid Glacier Headwall, yesterday, approx 10,200'

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo16_zpsa44f90a6.jpg

Odin Bravo One

02-05-2013, 02:17 AM

While I am past my climbing prime, I do want to climb Hood one more time before I hang up the crampons forever........then I'll be content staring out the window at the mountain. Sooner rather than later I hope.

I have in the house (until the domestication kicks in) only two prints.......Mt. Hood, and Multnomah Falls.......what a great place to live.

John Ralston

02-05-2013, 03:56 PM

I have in the house (until the domestication kicks in) only two prints.......Mt. Hood, and Multnomah Falls.......what a great place to live.

I hated Portland...glad someone likes it though!

Odin Bravo One

02-06-2013, 01:39 AM

I hated Portland...glad someone likes it though!

I didn't say Portland..............I don't blame you for hating it. I have never cared for it either. I don't like the city. Even little cities like Portland, and the never ending mini-Portlands lining the I-5 corridor.

No, no, no.........I hit PDX, to 205 South, to 84 EASTBOUND............past Multnomah Falls...............past Mt. Hood...........and stop when I get to the eastern edge of her foothils. I don't know what the latest official census is, but if it's over 10k, it's barely over. The river on the northern edge of town for the numerous recreational activities it provides. Fishing, boating, jetski, waterski, windsurf. 45 min south, Deschutes River for it's activities. World class fly fishing, rookie level white water rafting, rattlesnake dodging. 20 min west, then 30 min south, Cooper Spur/Mt. Hood Meadows/Cloud Cap, and the various western slope hiking/skiing/mountain recreation areas. 20 minutes due south into populations of Belding's Ground Squirrel, which is where I can be found if I make it back there between March and July.

No cell coverage. No daily grind. No watch or clock. No stop lights. No traffic jams. Just fields of wild flowers and grasses, forests of Douglas Fir and Pondersa Pine, hill sides of scrub oak, and my favorite............................the acrobatic beauty of wildlife in motion ...........followed by the gray and red mist lingering in the air after a 17 grain VMAX rips through the noggin of digger after digger.

Now I just need to figure out how I can get paid for that, and I'll have a job when I retire.

Ben B.

02-06-2013, 05:48 PM

JMorse

02-06-2013, 07:59 PM

Out running The Snake last weekend.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8451208487_b165479f47_b.jpg

Odin Bravo One

02-06-2013, 08:59 PM

Let's get on it, du

Not going to be this year. Family addition has me spending my annual ticket money for Grandma/Grandpa to come meet their first.

Maybe '14 will the year........I am definitely getting my aniti-prarie dog, anti-sage rat, anti-ground squirrel mindset ready to go. Now how to time it that I can afford to do both Hood and citters next year.

NETim

02-08-2013, 09:45 AM

The most recent addition to my Smith family:

Model 18-3

1311

Note the absence of the accursed target trigger, bane of DA shooters everywhere. :)

John Ralston

02-08-2013, 12:39 PM

I didn't say Portland..............I don't blame you for hating it. I have never cared for it either. I don't like the city. Even little cities like Portland, and the never ending mini-Portlands lining the I-5 corridor.

No, no, no.........I hit PDX, to 205 South, to 84 EASTBOUND............past Multnomah Falls...............past Mt. Hood...........and stop when I get to the eastern edge of her foothils. I don't know what the latest official census is, but if it's over 10k, it's barely over. The river on the northern edge of town for the numerous recreational activities it provides. Fishing, boating, jetski, waterski, windsurf. 45 min south, Deschutes River for it's activities. World class fly fishing, rookie level white water rafting, rattlesnake dodging. 20 min west, then 30 min south, Cooper Spur/Mt. Hood Meadows/Cloud Cap, and the various western slope hiking/skiing/mountain recreation areas. 20 minutes due south into populations of Belding's Ground Squirrel, which is where I can be found if I make it back there between March and July.

No cell coverage. No daily grind. No watch or clock. No stop lights. No traffic jams. Just fields of wild flowers and grasses, forests of Douglas Fir and Pondersa Pine, hill sides of scrub oak, and my favorite............................the acrobatic beauty of wildlife in motion ...........followed by the gray and red mist lingering in the air after a 17 grain VMAX rips through the noggin of digger after digger.

Now I just need to figure out how I can get paid for that, and I'll have a job when I retire.

OK...I can agree with that! I am so happy to be in Spokane again, away from the Portland Liberal Wasteland, unbearable traffic and stupid people. Fly fishing, shooting, hunting, whatever are just minutes from my door now.

Ben B.

02-08-2013, 04:35 PM

Not going to be this year. Family addition has me spending my annual ticket money for Grandma/Grandpa to come meet their first.

Maybe '14 will the year........I am definitely getting my aniti-prarie dog, anti-sage rat, anti-ground squirrel mindset ready to go. Now how to time it that I can afford to do both Hood and citters next year.

Hood's cheap.. just gas to get there, unless you gotta rent stuff.. and even then, OMC or Mountain shop will rent boots, 'pons, ax, and helmet for like $35

Ben B.

02-08-2013, 04:55 PM

And I'll loan all of the above for free

karmapolice

02-08-2013, 07:17 PM

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561721_435192573223722_1853020664_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/563193_435188873224092_1004733129_n.jpg

Odin Bravo One

02-08-2013, 07:59 PM

Hood's cheap.. just gas to get there, unless you gotta rent stuff.. and even then, OMC or Mountain shop will rent boots, 'pons, ax, and helmet for like $35

Round trip tickets to PDX from here run around $1400 each. Not expensive..........but not "cheap". Certainly more than the cost of a tank of gas. I'll get there when I have both the time, and the money to do it without disrupting daily life. That's just not going to be this year.

Ben B.

02-08-2013, 09:52 PM

Round trip tickets to PDX from here run around $1400 each. Not expensive..........but not "cheap". Certainly more than the cost of a tank of gas. I'll get there when I have both the time, and the money to do it without disrupting daily life. That's just not going to be this year.

Ah- I thought you were local.

Ben B.

02-09-2013, 06:57 PM

I meant to throw some gunz in the pic, for relevancy, but I forgot. Next time, I promise..

New split setup... just cut the skins today
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/537992_4993139357761_1140759275_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/395700_4993138957751_1884646667_n.jpg

Palmguy

02-09-2013, 09:56 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1516_zps8776f087.jpg

Jay Cunningham

02-14-2013, 12:02 AM

Recently picked this up.

S&W Model 66.

SeriousStudent

02-14-2013, 12:05 AM

Very nice wheelgun!

Are you planning to use it for a teaching gun in your classes, or just personal use?

Congrats, it looks like it's in great shape.

Jay Cunningham

02-14-2013, 12:14 AM

Very nice wheelgun!

Are you planning to use it for a teaching gun in your classes, or just personal use?

Congrats, it looks like it's in great shape.

I actually plan on shooting this gun almost exclusively for the next six months, and plan on carrying it as often as I reasonably can.

SPDGG

02-14-2013, 01:02 AM

Still a favorite of mine

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/SW%2014%20CHOPPED/SW14DAOBobbed004Small.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/SW%2014%20CHOPPED/SW14DAOBobbed003Small.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/SW%2014%20CHOPPED/SW14DAOBobbed005Small.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/SW%2014%20CHOPPED/SW14DAOBobbed006Small.jpg

Palmguy

02-15-2013, 06:44 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1595_zps8bac025e.jpg

John Ralston

02-15-2013, 07:01 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1595_zps8bac025e.jpg

Great photo!

PPGMD

02-15-2013, 09:24 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_1595_zps8bac025e.jpg

Bianchi Range?

I ask because you don't see many barricades bolted to the group except for at Bianchi ranges.

Palmguy

02-16-2013, 09:12 AM

Bianchi Range?

I ask because you don't see many barricades bolted to the group except for at Bianchi ranges.

It's not...sending a PM.

JDM

02-16-2013, 10:43 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/17/ybatequt.jpg

ORANGE!

FNFAN

02-20-2013, 04:14 PM

Recently picked this up.

S&W Model 66.

Great picture & gun!

This is my 66. Action was done by Fred Sadowski of Denver in the late 70's. It's been places.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/Detonics/m66_zpse817566b.jpg

HCL3

02-21-2013, 10:50 AM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/05/veny7azy.jpg

New in the wrapper.

I'm swooning.

Wow - I can't believe how pricey these have gotten. I was looking over some old Amazon orders and saw that I bought a copy when I was a junior in high school in 1998 for $20.27. I read it once and still have it.

JDM

02-27-2013, 11:42 PM

Wow - I can't believe how pricey these have gotten. I was looking over some old Amazon orders and saw that I bought a copy when I was a junior in high school in 1998 for $20.27. I read it once and still have it.

Almost like PMAGs. :D

Picture thread:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/6y9u6e9a.jpg

kodiakpb

02-28-2013, 01:16 AM

Picked this up on Monday

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/unapegus.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/e3y2y7y3.jpg

JM Campbell

02-28-2013, 07:59 AM

Picked this up on Monday

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/unapegus.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/e3y2y7y3.jpg

Sweet mother of holy unicorns!! I've been wanting to get my hands on one to shoot, range report please!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

kodiakpb

02-28-2013, 08:49 AM

Will do Skyline thanks.

orionz06

02-28-2013, 09:35 AM

Picked this up on Monday

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/unapegus.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/28/e3y2y7y3.jpg

I am not sure any more tacticals can be had in these images.

JodyH

02-28-2013, 02:36 PM

I am not sure any more tacticals can be had in these images.
No laser
-100 CDI points

Up1911Fan

02-28-2013, 07:11 PM

No laser
-100 CDI points

No suppressor either.

kodiakpb

02-28-2013, 08:01 PM

Tough crowd LOL

justintime

02-28-2013, 08:15 PM

Tough crowd LOL

That's just cause you don't have tactical skateboard tape :) I love that pistol, someday I will get that exact setup

Shellback

02-28-2013, 11:47 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/05/veny7azy.jpg

New in the wrapper.

I'm swooning.

Soft version coming out soon. http://www.accuratepress.net/ross.html

I've got 1 of the hardbacks from about 10 years ago still on the shelf.

LittleLebowski

03-01-2013, 06:38 AM

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/baxshep/0b4c44fb.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/baxshep/3b03f525.jpg

Tamara

03-02-2013, 10:45 AM

You know what Tam would say about that picture, right?

"N00b."

My collecting is pretty low-impact aerobics. With the exception of the kar. 98AZ, maybe the byf 43 98k, and a few U.S. martial pieces, I don't know that many of my long guns are currently worth more than a few hundred bucks. (But lor' bless those U.S. martial arms; I wish I could go back in time ten or fifteen years and tell myself to buy every M1 carbine and M1917 rifle I could get my hands on...)

Both Smith revolvers and old military rifles are pretty easy on the wallet to collect; it's not like I'm stocking up on Lugers or Peacemakers...

G60

03-04-2013, 11:46 PM

Soft version coming out soon. http://www.accuratepress.net/ross.html

The site has said that for at least 2 years. :(

CCT125US

03-27-2013, 10:15 PM

About 250 rds of .38 special just loaded on the Lyman turret press. Took about 1 hr to do 100rds. Much different than the Dillon 650

Loaded with a 148gr wad cutter cast by my father when I was 8 months old. Used Bullseye powder he purchased in 1975 at the price of $22 for a 4 pound keg. Shoots great in the 442 and produces about 760fps using 3.8gr
I thought it was pic worthy.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8595999981_ffd9b6a7a1.jpg

ffhounddog

03-28-2013, 07:51 AM

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q604/torzoi/2012-10-04_19-35-01_581-1.jpg

My Grock 17. A little bit of drunk stippling. Turned out well. Might have to drink more scotch.

Replacing the sights with Defoors next week.

167

03-30-2013, 11:21 AM

Remodeled.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/8412_10151382322057775_485626335_n.jpg

JDM

03-31-2013, 10:48 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/muhavena.jpg

F. U. N.

I do need to figure out the weapon light situation though.

JMorse

04-03-2013, 09:02 PM

Doesn't it get plenty bright when you pull the trigger thingie?

Tamara

04-03-2013, 09:54 PM

Temporary Deltapoint setup...

1375

Reckon I'm looking to have it more permanently mounted soon.

HCM

04-04-2013, 10:38 AM

QUOTE=BOM;126546]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/muhavena.jpg

F. U. N.

I do need to figure out the weapon light situation though.[/QUOTE]

Nice blaster. This is the option I'm going with to finally add a light to my M-1. The BLAM :

http://www.brownells.com/flashlights/flashlight-mounts/benelli-blam-light-mounts-prod44716.aspx

JDM

04-05-2013, 10:43 PM

HCM,

The factory sling loop on my magazine retention nut moves around a good bit. Is there something on the BLAM to prevent that?

Clyde from Carolina

04-06-2013, 09:16 AM

Been on an old Glock kick. Picked up another lightly used specimen, this one a Gen 1 Glock 17.

http://www.fototime.com/80D9D4C35602485/standard.jpg

CCT125US

04-08-2013, 04:46 PM

My CCC Shaggy showed up today (order #3001) Shown next to my 5 Shot SME.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8631977695_441960081f.jpg

butler coach

04-09-2013, 12:07 PM

My 3 year old shooting his .22 on sunday

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll252/ebeveridge1/cgun_zpsb0f1a2af.jpg

Tamara

04-11-2013, 05:40 PM

1395

Smith & Wesson No.2 "Old Army". The barrel has been cut down and it is marked as being engraved by Geo. Spring. (Not the current Colt's master engraver, apparently, but his dad?) While the engraving was almost certainly done last century, the serial number dates the gun to ~1861. I need to get it lettered.

It's pretty tight for a large-frame tip-up, and it's definitely been fired plenty before, and .32 Rimfire isn't impossible to find (although pretty much anything you get your hands on will be .32 RF Short and not the .32 RF Long this thing uses) but I'm not sure I'll fire this one.

167

04-12-2013, 09:10 AM

There is kind of a gun in this picture:D Gen2 Glock 21.

http://gunway.s3.amazonaws.com/shot_photos/cb8adcdf603c8fa6c5d22b0d0a65149f.jpg

SGT_Calle

04-13-2013, 07:36 PM

Took the kids to Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia today. Of course, I had to swing by Palmetto State Armory on my way out of town.
Picked up a Gadsden lower, parts kit, and pistol buffer for my impending 300 BLK pistol build.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/14/agydu2uz.jpg
Now I just need to save my pennies for the upper. I'd like to get a complete 9inch AAC but the market and prices will dictate.

Clyde from Carolina

04-13-2013, 10:18 PM

Sparks2112

04-14-2013, 06:24 AM

Sparks2112

04-14-2013, 06:39 AM

1398
Knight's SR-15e3 CQB, T3 brake (It was free), Surefire scout-light in a gear sector mount. 2 more months :(

Ben B.

04-27-2013, 12:41 AM

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72169_10200509129322240_450878259_n.jpg

Bringing up the next generation of alpinists.

167

04-30-2013, 04:43 PM

A new blaster. I was told I had to try one.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/575607_10151428717507775_2121567880_n.jpg

Palmguy

04-30-2013, 06:02 PM

Silliness.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/bridoyal/DSC_3702_zps48c77011.jpg

justintime

04-30-2013, 08:21 PM

I need one for silliness

butler coach

05-01-2013, 09:33 AM

Here is a picutre of my one of the electric guitars that some of my studetns are working on. this is a STEM project funded by the national science foundation. We get them as kits from WWW.guitarbuilding.org. Next year students will get blanks and have to CNC machine their own necks and bodies. more pics to follow

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll252/ebeveridge1/guitar_zps1fcdb8da.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/ebeveridge1/media/guitar_zps1fcdb8da.jpg.html)

orionz06

05-01-2013, 09:55 AM

I see the wall of shame in the background...

RoyGBiv

05-01-2013, 10:32 AM

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72169_10200509129322240_450878259_n.jpg

Bringing up the next generation of alpinists.

Outstanding.!

butler coach

05-01-2013, 10:57 AM

I see the wall of shame in the background...

and a few years ago the great minds on the painting crew painted ove rit because they thought it was graffiti
.

John Ralston

05-03-2013, 08:02 PM

Apparently I can pick this up in about 6 months...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8705261335_b28b37b53f_c.jpg

Odin Bravo One

05-03-2013, 08:17 PM

Did you get your questions answered?

John Ralston

05-03-2013, 08:52 PM

Did you get your questions answered?

I meant to call you back and let you know - I skipped the Trust for now, since my CLEO is GTG.

Odin Bravo One

05-03-2013, 10:41 PM

Dan_S

05-03-2013, 10:53 PM

There are numerous advantages beyond CLEO, and many disadvantages to personally owning NFA items, versus the trust owning them.......maybe we can talk Sparks2112 into taking a side trip down NFA lane during Sunday's discussion to talk through a few points pertaining to trusts, and NFA ownership.

Yes, please do this...

I'm probably going to file a couple form 1s here in the next few months, and would be very interested in your thoughts on this subject.

John Ralston

05-04-2013, 09:14 AM

There are numerous advantages beyond CLEO, and many disadvantages to personally owning NFA items, versus the trust owning them.......maybe we can talk Sparks2112 into taking a side trip down NFA lane during Sunday's discussion to talk through a few points pertaining to trusts, and NFA ownership.

I am still going to transfer it into a Trust down the road, but I decided I didn't want a quicky (Quicken) version and having a bullet proof NFA Trust done right now wasn't in the cards.

Odin Bravo One

05-04-2013, 09:36 AM

Word.

JodyH

05-05-2013, 06:09 PM

I am still going to transfer it into a Trust down the road,
That'll cost you another $200 transfer fee and stamp.
Just FYI.

John Ralston

05-05-2013, 08:53 PM

That'll cost you another $200 transfer fee and stamp.
Just FYI.

It's an AOW...$5

JodyH

05-05-2013, 09:27 PM

It's an AOW...$5
Ahhh... went back and looked at your pic.

Super-Shorty's are fun little buggers.
Mine is always the most popular toy at the range.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/IMG_20121210_155001.jpg

John Ralston

05-05-2013, 10:59 PM

Ahhh... went back and looked at your pic.

Super-Shorty's are fun little buggers.
Mine is always the most popular toy at the range.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/IMG_20121210_155001.jpg

I can't wait to play...I have about 2,000 rounds of light target stockpiled. I need to get the Hogue grip ordered, but I have lots of time!

Odin Bravo One

05-06-2013, 12:02 AM

I need to get the Hogue grip ordered, but I have lots of time!

Come on..........get a bird's head!!!

John Ralston

05-06-2013, 10:17 AM

Come on..........get a bird's head!!!

Yeah...who needs wrists anyway.

167

05-08-2013, 05:17 PM

Probably my favorite blaster.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/coveringfire_98/G21_zps24d77a11.jpg

Kyle Reese

05-08-2013, 05:20 PM

Gen 2 Glock 21?

167

05-08-2013, 05:43 PM

Gen 2 Glock 21?

Yup.

JDM

06-08-2013, 12:32 AM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/ejere4a9.jpg

BenEnglish

06-08-2013, 02:06 AM

Don't know why I haven't stumbled across this thread before.

...my 66. Action was done by Fred Sadowski...

A Sadowski? Wow. Just...wow.

Here's my current learning-to-shoot-double-action training tool, a humble M10.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/benenglishtx/Sage_zps202ff400.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/benenglishtx/media/Sage_zps202ff400.jpg.html)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/benenglishtx/initial%20posting%20album/M10RuleBeater.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/benenglishtx/media/initial%20posting%20album/M10RuleBeater.jpg.html)

I have no idea who "Sage" was but s/he sure knew how to slick up an action.

Sparks2112

06-08-2013, 12:28 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/ejere4a9.jpg

Do want! What is it exactly?

ToddG

06-08-2013, 01:25 PM

Do want! What is it exactly?

It's a SIG. Jeez, how'd you get that radio gig?

Sparks2112

06-08-2013, 01:32 PM

how'd you get that radio gig?

I try not to think about it... ;)

JDM

06-08-2013, 01:33 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/abe7y7uq.jpg

c.1989

ToddG

06-08-2013, 01:42 PM

c.1989

Dude, your pistol is old enough to buy beer for you.

edited to add: Please do not walk into a liquor store waving your SIG around saying, "My gun wants to buy some beer!"

JDM

06-08-2013, 01:50 PM

It's cheaper that way!

justintime

06-08-2013, 01:50 PM

Dude, your pistol is old enough to buy beer for you.

edited to add: Please do not walk into a liquor store waving your SIG around saying, "My gun wants to buy some beer!"

I have a g17 made in july of 1989 when I was born. We were meant to be. :D

orionz06

06-08-2013, 01:53 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/abe7y7uq.jpg

c.1989

I would sell it, the numbers aren't even in a straight line!

JDM

06-08-2013, 02:03 PM

Another thing, it says "Herndon, VA" on the slide. Everyone knows SIGs are made in NH. Talk about QC problems!

orionz06

06-08-2013, 09:34 PM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/orionz06/IMG_5674_zpsd34509b9.jpg

Kyle Reese

06-08-2013, 09:37 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/ejere4a9.jpg

A Sig with honest to goodness wear. I love it!

Tamara

06-09-2013, 12:55 PM

1543

If one is none and two is one, then is three two?

ToddG

06-09-2013, 01:06 PM

If one is none and two is one, then is three two?

Girls and math...

If:
1 = 0
2 = 1

... and we know that ...

3 = 2 + 1

... then ...

2 + 1 = 1

And since 1 = 0, we must conclude that 3 = 0.

Duh.

Sparks2112

06-09-2013, 09:46 PM

Girls and math...

If:
1 = 0
2 = 1

... and we know that ...

3 = 2 + 1

... then ...

2 + 1 = 1

And since 1 = 0, we must conclude that 3 = 0.

Duh.

Ow my head...

Clyde from Carolina

06-09-2013, 10:19 PM

Ow my head...

1.) If P, then Q

2.) P

3.) Therefore, Q

?????????!

:-)

rsa-otc

06-10-2013, 05:56 AM

Girls and math...

If:
1 = 0
2 = 1

... and we know that ...

3 = 2 + 1

... then ...

2 + 1 = 1

And since 1 = 0, we must conclude that 3 = 0.

Duh.

I read this and my first thought was "Todd DUCK INCOMING". I've been on this forum to long

Tamara

06-11-2013, 07:13 AM

Math is hard. :confused:

ToddG

06-11-2013, 07:15 AM

I read this and my first thought was "Todd DUCK INCOMING".

Ducks are attracted to algebra?

rsa-otc

06-11-2013, 08:30 AM

Ducks are attracted to algebra?

Actually I am surprised Tam let you off so easy. :confused:

ToddG

06-11-2013, 09:39 AM

Actually I am surprised Tam let you off so easy. :confused:

She likes me. You, on the other hand, may well bring down here wrath for calling her a duck. That's sorta rude...

rsa-otc

06-11-2013, 10:42 AM

She likes me. You, on the other hand, may well bring down here wrath for calling her a duck. That's sorta rude...

That's it twist it around to avoid retribution. ;)

Coyotesfan97

06-11-2013, 02:15 PM

My Gen 2 Glock 19 after cerakoting in Magpul FDE.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/coyotesfan97/9d614242.jpg
Before Cerakote

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/coyotesfan97/C093C7A3-C162-48D8-B9D5-C342CBF0C991-20400-00000B5F38A1BFC2_zps0b032336.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/coyotesfan97/BE8B37DE-E7EA-4BFD-BFF8-D0E5672B0CA4-20400-00000B5F8A694F61_zps7e07ccd5.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/coyotesfan97/3DEB38EB-4DF3-4AFB-8E6C-42DDDAA11AEE-20400-00000B5EF70283FA_zps6b005e8d.jpg

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SPDGG

06-12-2013, 05:10 PM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/orionz06/IMG_5674_zpsd34509b9.jpg
^ NICE Setup!

* Polite Gear Maker ;)

JAD

06-12-2013, 05:13 PM

My Gen 2 Glock 19 after cerakoting in Magpul FDE.

Taupe. I swear I'm going to make this stick.

Jon
KC

Sparks2112

06-12-2013, 06:22 PM

Taupe. I swear I'm going to make this stick.

Jon
KC

I liked Tactical Dirt.

JDM

06-16-2013, 01:02 AM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/16/y7esequv.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/16/ge9e6udu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/16/sypegu3e.jpg

Jason F

06-16-2013, 01:44 PM

This may be old hat for ToddG or Caleb perhaps, but not for me or any of my buddies.

Got a shipment of ammo the other day.

1558

A pallet full of ammo. 55,000+ rounds. That was pretty damn cool.

Unfortunately I couldn't hang on to most of it. It was used in lieu of cash as a partial payment on a job I photographed, so most of it was dispersed to the crew who worked for ammo instead of a check. But still, having that much ammo sit in my garage for a day or two definitely was cool. And who knows, it probably put me on a government watch list or something too.

Ben B.

06-29-2013, 06:46 PM

Finally nailed it... and did it solo.

Summit block of Illumination Rock massif:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4t_Ds7v6BXY/Uc9ktS4omdI/AAAAAAAAAGo/fUyuRqj7whk/s1296/photo+1.JPG

Obligatory gun pic....

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/bkb0000/photo2_zps34f604ec.jpg

JMorse

07-03-2013, 11:51 PM

1558A pallet full of ammo. 55,000+ rounds. That was pretty damn cool.

I wept a bit. That's beautiful.

Chuck Haggard

07-04-2013, 12:38 AM

A few years ago I had a friend helping me move out of a girlfriend's place. We opened the garage where I had my stuff packed, he stopped for a minute, then the conversation went "Chuck, that's a pallet of ammo", "Yes Vic, it is".... "Chuck, that's the coolest thing I've ever seen"

Those were the days.

Jerry-R

07-23-2013, 10:23 AM

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/pdogkilr/Firearms/RugerforGrunge.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/pdogkilr/media/Firearms/RugerforGrunge.jpg.html)

theJanitor

07-26-2013, 11:10 AM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8222154143_640f360e33_b.jpg

L to R:

Larry Vickers
Steve Woods
Frank Glenn
Novak
CT Brian
Ted Yost

dsa

07-26-2013, 12:04 PM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8222154143_640f360e33_b.jpg

L to R:

Larry Vickers
Steve Woods
Frank Glenn
Novak
CT Brian
Ted Yost

Nice collection. Do you have a favorite? One of my neighbors has a Woods built Colt and I make him an offer on it every time I see him; he says it will never be for sale.

theJanitor

07-26-2013, 12:58 PM

Nice collection. Do you have a favorite? One of my neighbors has a Woods built Colt and I make him an offer on it every time I see him; he says it will never be for sale.

I'll answer in a bit, as I have a Garthwaite incoming. But right now, the Woods takes the cake (it's got a slot at Garthwaite for a trigger redo, and reprofiling the front sight). The Glenn is a real shooter, though.