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The rifle was already khaki when I got it from manufacturer. This is my first attempt at a pattern so go easy on me. Did scope as well which is not mounted yet.

I'm not much of a handgun or shotgun guy, or even civilian rifle person. Nope. It's milsurps that float my boat, and for the modern stuff that doesn't ever get to the civilian market 'cause it's TOOOOO SCARRREEEEEYYYYY... Well, AR's to take the place of M-16's, and Polytech M-14S to take the place of the real thang. And so on.

I have been quiet for a while but only because I have been a bit depressed and busy as can be. My Dad passed on the 13th at home in bed, a surprise to all even at the age of 90. I am getting all things in order and taking care of my mom now. Fortunately she is only 4 houses up the road. I got a gift I loved and looked at in a drawer for around 50 years now. It is the first pistol I ever shot and man was it a handful at the age of I guess 8. Now it is mine but not by choice, I will hand it down to my son who loves guns just as much as me. Teach them well. I would like to share this wonderful pistol with all of you as well.

While I am on a weird, unique, and just plain strange roll, here is another red-headed stepchild to the 1911 . . . . Another, "Not one you'll see every day . . . . " The Ballester-Molina .45 ACP These pistols have a long and storied collection of legends around them. Some claim they were made from recycled metal from the German battleship, the Admiral Graf Spee, that was sunk off Argentina's coast. Some think they are 1911 clones (NOT even close, the resemblance is only skin deep). I won't retype all the folklore around these which includes members of the British secret service, but Google Ballester-Molina to discover some interesting reading. Here are a couple links for your entertainment and edjamacation . . . . https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/1/30/investigation-of-a-legend-the-graf-spee-and-the-ballester-molina/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballester–Molina Enjoy . . . . Made around 1949 the best I can figure from my research. The markings indicate it was produced for the Argentinian Coast Guard. All matching numbers. The only thing it shares in common with a 1911 is the barrel.

I asked a friend if I could show his 1946 Remington 513T Matchmaster .22 with made in Japan vintage Tasco 6-18 by 40mm target scope. He sent me that picture and a Remington branded BB gun, likely made by Crosman, with a cheap Taiwanese Tasco telescope he put together for an April Fools day joke a few years ago. The 513T is a nice shooting setup and draws a lot of attention at the range.

Guys I've got a few new guns to learn about, left to me by my Granddad. Any comments on what I've got here appreciated. Don't know much about them and have no idea how old or valuable they are. I do know that someone has been in the trigger on Winchester, because that trigger is scary sensitive! One is missing a front bead, I'll need to replace that. The winchester has a few rust spots. And it looks like he intended to refinish / re-blue the barrel as it's been rubbed with steel wool or something. Need to look at how to best handle that. Winchester Model 97, Mossburg 500C and a Marlin JM Stamped Glenfield. Appreciate any comments.

With all the anticipation surrounding the new WW2 movie "Hacksaw Ridge" I thought this old "This Is Your Life" episode circa 1959 honoring the real life Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss might interest some folks. The cheesy commercials are a hoot. We Baby Boomers grew up surrounded by WW2 vets and yet so few shared their stories. I guess many just wanted to forget and move on with life. I just recently learned one of the vets I knew growing up earned the Silver Star and three Bronze Stars in Italy with the First Armored Division.

Thanks my friends. I've got to tell a story of when my wife was first introduced to guns. It was the same pistol. We were at a friends house out by the river. A safe place to plink. We gave her the pistol after giving her a safety check and how to shoot it. She is allergic to wasp and any other stings. As soon as we got her set up and she flipped the safety she took a long serious aim; then a bee tried to land on the barrel. She spun in a 360 and we all hit the dirt, dad included, I guess you just had to be there. This pistol means the world to me. Thanks for your support.

Oh, pressure canning meat is no problem. I haven't done a whole lot of just meat alone but have done several things with meat in them - soups, stews, chili and the like. You just have to be aware that there are some things you aren't supposed to include. For instance, one of the first things I ever canned was home made chicken noodle soup - complete with fresh, home-made noodles. I ate it and was just fine but have since read that you aren't supposed to include pasta in things that you home can. What I have read is that you should can everything else and then add pasta when you are heating the soup up. I have also read that you shouldn't put sage and similar seasonings in things you are going to can - not because it will go bad but because the sage might overwhelm everything else and/or develop a weird flavor. As to dehydrating, last October I dehydrated a bag of frozen soup vegetables and a family sized pack of beef stew cubes. I broke the veggies down into roughly portion sizes and put them into zipper-seal type bags and put the meat into a separate, zipper seal bag. Neither were vacuum sealed as I was making the soup mix for a camping trip I was going on that weekend. One thing I learned was that you shouldn't season stuff before dehydrating. I put what I considered a very small amount of salt on the veggies but when I rehydrated them the resultant soup was waaaaay too salty to eat. Lesson learned. As for the meat, I didn't use all of it. Come to think of it, I actually smoked it to a level of completely done before I put it in my cheapo dehydrator. I ended up deciding to use part of it as treats for my dog (the meat wasn't overly salty.) Each time I would give her a piece I would break it open, inspect it and smell it to see how it was faring. After at least a month - actually probably a little more than a month - just sitting on a shelf with no refrigeration the meat was still just as good as the day I put it in the bag. I even tasted one of the last pieces just to be sure. Of course, that was smoked (although not cold smoked) and dried so it was almost like preserving a ham or something except without the curing solution. Anyhow, the point is (relative to this thread) I would feel okay eating jerky that was prepared right (which for me would mean marinated and smoked), dehydrated well and vacuum sealed after probably at least two months with no refrigeration as long as there were no tell-tale signs that something was 'off'. I am just wondering if anyone has experience with meat staying 'good' even longer.

I'm looking for a nice price on an AR-Pistol upper 7.5. I'm in Dyersburg so i will drive if i have to in the area. But if you know of an online site that has one that'd be great too. So please guys help me out. I would like it complete with quad rails. I don't like the key holes. I have the lower complete. I'm going flat dark earth and black colors. Thanks

I'm hoping I get to run a few hundred through her this Saturday, she has the sweetest trigger and balance. The gas pedal is a great feel....

I've got a A3 I haven't shot yet, we should go some time.

There's plenty of that in Chapter 2 as well.

Cool story! Thanks for sharing. Can I shoot your new cz. Just playing

I am sorry for your loss! Cherish the memories you have and love the ones near to you.

My condolences to you and your family Fourtyfive. If you need a hand on your shoulder, you know we're here for you. Making it to 90 is a helluva run though. Here's hoping you and your son have those good aging genes to draw from. And you've got that treasure gun to remind you of all the good times.

I have several of these. https://usa.caagearup.com/cbs-collapsible-ar-buttstock If you can stand the color here is one for $15.50. https://usa.caagearup.com/cbsmt-collapsible-ar-buttstock

Thought I'd share what I learned during this skills evaluation class. I can shoot just accurately enough to qualify for the FBI and/or Federal Air Marshal. Many people could shoot just accurately enough to qualify, given my leisurely times in lieu of the official qualifying times. My triple retention cover garments did slow me down. I was triple layered; everyday untucked/unbuttoned cover shirt, (un) zippered hoodie, medium weight cotton twill field jacket. Normally, the hoodie is excluded and I am reasonably well practiced sweeping back 1 - 2 garments. Adding the extra layer caused me to partially sweep the shirt and not getting a smooth draw. Once the pistol was clear, I noticed an outward movement of my arms to clear the bulkiness of all three layers of clothing. Not smooth, not fast. Had never thought about it since I've never been timed when shooting bulked up. Gives me something to think about as I do occasionally wear triple retention cover garments when away from the castle. Would my times had been good enough with a single cover garment? No. I've got lots of room to improve. Shot my CZ SDP for the FBI drill. This was a replacement for my 75. I like CZs and thought it would be the perfect replacement for the 75. The SDP is a great pistol - CZ Custom put out a nice product, thousands of trouble free rounds, got a cool NSN, slightly smaller and lighter. Been my primary carry for the last 2 years. Then I shot my old stock 75B Omega for the Air Marshal. I carried this pistol for 2ish years in a N82 Tactical. Hadn't worked this pistol or even shot it in over 2 years. I fell back in love. I am seriously considering carrying it again. After a trip to Cajun Gun Works. Simply like it better. I did Mexican carry my extra mags for the drills. Probably not OSHA approved, but I forgot mag pouch. Test fired my M1 Carbine, it's finally alive. One more mod on the optics mount and I may try a short-range rifle class. Opted out of the shotgun drill. Good conversation had by all.

I vacuum seal lots of smoked meat and freeze it. It's been fine after about 2 years. We recently got a dehydrator but have only done fruit. I love jerky and would like to try jerky but haven't had an entire day to try it yet. We also recently got a pressure canner but again have only done veggies, pickles, relish, etc. As with @prag, meat is awfully expensive to experiment with and screw it up. I'd really like to try venison but that would require hunting, which I haven't been able to manage either... maybe this fall.

I lost my dad in '91 when I was 36. I'm 62 now and am reminded of his legacy he left me everyday in the life that I live. I'm also reminded of the good as I watch my children and grandchildren grow up. That bond will remain forever for you as well 45, cherish it.

Aint no April Fools joke when I say the season is opening in just over 4 weeks on April 1st. It is almost time to kill some thunder chickens!

Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad 2 years ago this month a week shy of his 88th birthday. He didn't leave me any fine weapons like yours did but he did leave many many fond memories as I'm sure yours did.

Ronald thank you for the idea but I don't want to tote a gun with thermal scope around my buddies neighborhood. lol To me, correct me if I'm wrong, that Vortex mount (the female side) is made to mount to the gun rail? I need the "male" side of the mount so my scope has something to hold onto, then screw onto the tripod or visa versa. I don't know if there are parts considered male and female of a rail mount system.

Would this do it? Vortex Picatinny Rail Tripod Adapter Mount https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Picatinny-Tripod-Adapter-Mount/dp/B000FSGHZ4 Ore you could always just go this route and have both the scope and gun on the tripod. lol

In that case I would contact RIA to see if this has been a reported issue. They may just replace or repair that ramp if that is the issue. I can't see a gun not being able to run defensive rounds.

Excellent movie, very well done, amazing story. +10

They say time heals all wounds. I'm not so sure sometimes but it does make it a bit easier. May God be with you and yours.

Praying for yall

I heard this song the other day, and thought, "Wow, nothing has changed in nearly 50 years since this song was released."

Beautiful guns! Someday...

Have you tried different Mags? Sometimes the follower or lips make the bullet misfeed.

Thanks to all of you for helping me avoid trouble. And that starts with a "T," and that rhymes with "P," and that stands for Penitentiary. (Remember "Music Man?") And thanks to Oh Shoot for the tip about Fighting Sheep Dog, I've sent an email to them to get info on how to get this done.

So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing,, my condolences and prayers.

Pm returned Did this 20ga last week along with a Cerakote job on the receiver and barrel. Seemed to be the week for scope mounts. Had a couple of MkIIs thrown into the mix as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Proud for you! And a bit envious as well.

Congratulations! Now you need to get her dirty.

The Irish Daughter . . . . The Irish daughter had not been to the house for over 5 years. Upon her return, her father cussed her; "Where have you been all this time, you ingrate! Why didn't you write us, not even a line to let us know how you were doing? Why didn't you call? You little tramp! Don't you know what you put your Mum through??!!" The girl, crying, replied, Sniff, sniff . . . "Dad . . . I became a prostitute . . ." "WHAT!!? Out of here, you shameless harlot! Sinner! You're a disgrace to this family - I don't ever want to see you again!" "OK, Dad - as you wish. I just came back to give Mom this luxury fur coat, title deeds to a ten bed-roomed mansion, plus a savings account certificate for £5 million. For my little brother, this gold Rolex, and for you Daddy the spanking new Mercedes limited edition convertible that's parked outside plus a lifetime membership to the Country Club . . . (takes a breath) . . . an invitation for you all to spend New Years' Eve on board my new yacht in the Riviera, and . . . ." Her father interrupted, "Now what was it you said you had become?" Girl, crying again, Sniff, sniff . . . "A prostitute Dad!." Sniff, sniff . . . . "Oh! Be Jesus! - you scared me half to death girl! I thought you said "a Protestant". Come here and give your old man a big hug!"

Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Thank you for feeling at-home with us enough to share, and thank you again for sharing photos of that beautiful 1911. What a fantastic heirloom, packed with decades of memories and tradition. I hope that it brings you infinitely more enjoyment than any tinges of sorrow, and reminds you most of the good times together.

We've used Food Saver and ziplock brand with no problems.

Finally got it !

I've used weston bags, foodsaver, and generic commercial bags purchased at a restaurant supply house. Results seem to be about the same with all of them.

IMO, it's another gun reg that should be eliminated, at least for adjoining states? Really seems unnatural that I do a transaction with a guy who lives 10 miles from me and don't have to have anyone's approval, but 11 miles from me I have to ask the government, "Mother, may I?" Trump gonna fix it all, right ;-)

Is that a problem for anyone? I've never worn one out. At least not in a way that a lubricant inside the holster would have helped.

Between 1942-1945 with a range from number 1 to 811119. That's all the Standard Catalog, 3rd Edition has to offer. You could probably do some basic math to narrow down the born on date.

Just wanted to update this information. Range fee is $10 per person (2 shooters allowed per lane). Ladies shoot free on Mondays and Thursdays. Gun rentals are available for $15. Membership is $175/year. Stop in and say hi, mention you found this update or check-in on the YELP app to get a free target!

I am not a 1911 guy but do have a Dan Wesson .44 Magnum that I love. Are these mostly the CZ owned Dan Wessons or the pre Cz models (or is there a difference)?

Like slamming your palm in the door of your F-150. .38 Specials make it a little tamer . . . . .

It's hard to attract customers when your prices are 15 to 20 percent above everyone else.

I agree completely. Back in the day I worked on a mark II every week or so for the local bullseye shooters. Rarely had to fix one mostly upgrades & sights/red dots. While your at it replace the recoil spring. I'll guess that yours is toast by now. It's a good idea to replace them every 5-10k rounds depending on ammo etc. Cheap insurance to keep it running and reduce battering of that pin too.

I made this from one of their cheap saw horses I bought on sale. I added some fake tennis balls that they sell for dogs 3 for a dollar most places and added a piece of plastic angle material I had around the shop. I drilled a hole in the balls with a spade bit and screwed the balls in place. Makes a light weight portable gun rack for my backyard range and comes in handy when I need to dig to the back of the gun safe.