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  1. My 4506 also has the adjustable sights and rivals...

    My 4506 also has the adjustable sights and rivals my Colt Gold Cup accuracy wise. Also like the option of using it double action.
  2. I like my S&W 4506

    I like my S&W 4506
  3. Thread: Airplanes

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    After 61 years of Flying, including military,...

    After 61 years of Flying, including military, commercial and general aviation, I too can say I love airplanes. Had two students today.
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    Not about price. More about my age and what my...

    Not about price. More about my age and what my widow will do with all my guns when I pass
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    2023 is the year to trim my herd of firearms.

    2023 is the year to trim my herd of firearms.
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    I do not know about every state, but in New York,...

    I do not know about every state, but in New York, you can download the current firearms laws off the state website.
  7. Thread: Airplanes

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    I love getting my Instrument Students up into...

    I love getting my Instrument Students up into icing on days when it is safe to do it. They get a solid and early respect for Ice and Performance, regardless of how many engines you have and what type...
  8. Thread: Airplanes

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    I flew the Cessna A-37 showing in the original...

    I flew the Cessna A-37 showing in the original post as well as F-4Cs and the Cavalier P-51s. But that was back in Vietnam days.
  9. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    I have one ICOM HT that allows AM Transmission on...

    I have one ICOM HT that allows AM Transmission on the Aircraft Band and also receives. All my Multi-Model radios that have AM can and have been unlocked for operation outside the Ham Bands, (Except...
  10. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    One of my HTs also has the AM Airband on it and...

    One of my HTs also has the AM Airband on it and carrying that would allow me to contact via line of sight an aircraft at altitude if I needed help. Having worked the Space Shuttle 6 times back in the...
  11. Last night saw Ray Donovan - The Movie. I was...

    Last night saw Ray Donovan - The Movie. I was disappointed.

    Bob
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    Although I never had to shoot anyone with one and...

    Although I never had to shoot anyone with one and see what the result was on a person, I had been asked to load up some (I had three FFLs from 1970 until 1998 and one covered my commercial reloading...
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    For In Home defense loads, I load Hollow Base wad...

    For In Home defense loads, I load Hollow Base wad cutters, upside down which will open up but not penetrate walls and possibly harm others in the house. These are loaded in 2" revolvers.
  14. My first two were Pfizer so my booster two weeks...

    My first two were Pfizer so my booster two weeks ago was Pfzer.

    Bob
  15. Thread: Windows 11?

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    Loved Windows 95 until each new addition came...

    Loved Windows 95 until each new addition came out. Hated to upgrade my 7s to 8s and then the 8s to 10s, so I will be going to 11, but it is time for some new computers anyway so might not upgrade...
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    I have been using Red Dot for .38 Wad Cutters for...

    I have been using Red Dot for .38 Wad Cutters for decades.

    Bob
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    Pistol Smiths in New York

    Anyone know of a true Pistol Smith on Long Island or in Downstate New York?

    Thanks, Bob
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    My local meat department is getting $32.95 a...

    My local meat department is getting $32.95 a pound for Filet and $29.95 for Skirt Steak, which is ridiculous. Ground chuck is $5.99 but had been as high as $7.99.
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    Glad I live on the water. Guess it's time to get...

    Glad I live on the water. Guess it's time to get the fishing tackle out.
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    When I had my garage built, I had them make it...

    When I had my garage built, I had them make it oversized with a dedicated Ham Shack as a separate room, a storage attic, since I am waterfront and could not have a basement and when they did it they...
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    My Prius has been a good car providing 50+ miles...

    My Prius has been a good car providing 50+ miles per gallon, plenty of room, acceptable pick up and low maintenance cost. I have 248,000 miles on it and other than some light bulbs, tires, brakes and...
  22. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    I have owned a number of 6 meter rigs going back...

    I have owned a number of 6 meter rigs going back to a Heathkit 6er, which was 2,5 watts out and AM only, then a Swan 250C, and ICOM 551D and now my ICOM HF rigs as wel as one HT covering 6, 2 and...
  23. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    I have worked about 10 countries on 6meter...

    I have worked about 10 countries on 6meter Simplex, done Moon Bounce on VHF/UHF simplex, worked the Space Shuttle a number of times and worked just over 1,200 miles once on 220 FM Simplex. I like...
  24. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    Find a local HAM Radio club and make some local...

    Find a local HAM Radio club and make some local friends that will for sure help you out.

    Bob WA2YDV
  25. Thread: Amateur Radio

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    Set up your 6 meter and 10 meter receivers on the...

    Set up your 6 meter and 10 meter receivers on the Beacon Frequencies. CW is best followed by SSB, but FM can work. As soon as you hear a beacon get on. I have worked a lot oof DX on 6 and 10, just...
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