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  1. Serious Student: Thanks for the kind...

    Serious Student:

    Thanks for the kind words and endorsement. I appreciate it immensely. Hopefully our paths cross this fall, if not sooner, at Gunsite.

    Bruce
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    : Smith and Wesson Model 25-2 with a...

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    Smith and Wesson Model 25-2 with a barrel shortened to 4 inches and a ramp front sight installed. Leather: Sparks Summer Special/Sparks 200 AW.

    Honorable Mention: Service Auto of 9mm...
  3. SAC Tactical-Boise Idaho training

    Folks:

    I will be conducting several classes through my company, SAC Tactical, at the Double Tapp Range just east of Boise this coming June. Double Tapp is a newer (and fabulous) facility. I...
  4. SAC Tactical-Montana Based Training

    Folks:

    What follows are a series of courses that my company, SAC Tactical will be conducting in the northwest Montana area (typically in or near Kalispell). We have added several Firearms...
  5. Dogcaller: I am glad I could provide some...

    Dogcaller:

    I am glad I could provide some help on this issue. I actually carry a Comp III when I pack a wheelgun. Rob Leahy's Sidewinder speed loader pouch makes it pretty easy. I'll show...
  6. Dogcaller: A couple of thoughts. ...

    Dogcaller:

    A couple of thoughts.

    First, while I am always of a mind that "more" is better, realistically if you and your son each have two (2) Safariland Comp IIs or IIIs, you...
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    Janitor: This may be sacrilegious in a...

    Janitor:

    This may be sacrilegious in a 1911 thread, but it appears that the rifle is a Pre-64 Model 70 Winchester. Any details that you can share on that rifle? It is gorgeous and a great...
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    [QUOTE=Tokarev;1550348] Later guns were cast...

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    Later guns were cast frames which was supposed to be more durable. These were used on the 40 S&W guns and probably most of the commercial MK3 guns sold in the US....
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    Wade: Excellent. I look forward to...

    Wade:

    Excellent. I look forward to meeting you and your son as well. See you in Nivember!

    Bruce
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    Defilade: Good on you for doing this for...

    Defilade:

    Good on you for doing this for your son. I did it for mine and it has paid numerous dividends, miost notably being my son assists me when I am teaching and he is becoming a fine...
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    Malamute: Thanks for the link to Charles...

    Malamute:

    Thanks for the link to Charles Russell's book. I know of him via his artwork but never knew he did much writing. I'll read that this winter.

    As to Col. Cooper's books,...
  12. NHShooter: Thanks for posting the photos...

    NHShooter:

    Thanks for posting the photos and educating me on your set up. I am leaning heavily towards carrying a small, fixed blade knife as opposed to the various folders I have used over...
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    Feudist: When my son and I were at Gunsite...

    Feudist:

    When my son and I were at Gunsite for the Pat Roger's Memorial Revolver Roundup this past November, we naturally hit the Pro Shop. While I have most of Colonel Cooper's books, my son...
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    BobM: You are the man. Thanks for...

    BobM:

    You are the man. Thanks for the reference. My son started reading "To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth" over Christmas. He and I chatted about the Colonel's writings...
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    BobM: That's a great idea. I am...

    BobM:

    That's a great idea. I am doing an instructor class for some folks and told them that PPD is required reading.



    Tom:

    I couldn't agree more. One of things I tell...
  16. NH Shooter: That is an interesting...

    NH Shooter:

    That is an interesting sheath. I have pretty much gravitated away from folding knives (my son calls them "Broke" knives). Would you please provide some details on how you draw...
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    Malamute: If I recall correctly, Col....

    Malamute:

    If I recall correctly, Col. Jeff Cooper used the same rifle on his Rio Balsas expedition in the late 50s/early 60s into Mexico/Central American along with a 1911 in 38 Super. I'd...
  18. Fatdog: I use Pachmayr Presentation...

    Fatdog:

    I use Pachmayr Presentation stocks (small size if possible) when I am running lots of heavy kicking magnum ammo or a modified Hogue rubber stock with the damn finger grooves ground...
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    Tom: Exceptional article on Col....

    Tom:

    Exceptional article on Col. Cooper's Principles of Personal Defense. I am glad to see it being taught/discussed. I use it with my students all the time.

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    Malamute: We had a Savage 99 in 300...

    Malamute:

    We had a Savage 99 in 300 Savage in my family. We reloaded for it and as I recall, the round was very accurate and easy to load for. While I have often thought about finding a 99...
  21. ASH556: I run a similar setup. I have...

    ASH556:

    I run a similar setup. I have been very happy with my Ruger 22/45 Lite. Mine is equipped with a red dot sight and is stupid accurate. It is also helping me learn the red dot...
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    Folks: We had -29 degrees Friday night. ...

    Folks:

    We had -29 degrees Friday night. Temps Saturday morning were still -18. I ran the snowblower Saturday afternoon and temps were a balmy -12. I love Montana but these temps are a bit...
  23. Lost River: I didn't realize that our...

    Lost River:

    I didn't realize that our good friends at Milt Sparks can cut a Summer Special for an optically sighted Glock 21. That suggests I give them a call to see if they can do up a...
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    Malamute: Do you still have the Detonics...

    Malamute:

    Do you still have the Detonics you mentioned in this post? Those were cool guns. I have handled one but don't recall ever shooting one. If you have any photos and could post them...
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    Little Lebowski: A bit off the topic, but...

    Little Lebowski:

    A bit off the topic, but western Montana here. If you end up buying a home next door to God's Country, we ought to think about a get together. Do some shooting, solve the...
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