Bowling pin shoot

[Mike]

Are there any matches near middle TN?

[et45]

Have not heard of pin matches in years,back in the 80's they were huge the Second Chance match in MI. was an annual party for all the big names

[timcalhoun]

You know, I think we still have a bunch of bowling pins in our storage trailer. I will check, and if so, maybe we can do a bowling pin side match at the Sept NTPS match. Can't do August since we are hosting the TN state USPSA match. It's a blast shooting pins!

[Mechanic_X]

I have been looking for a reason to come to the other side. Bowling pins sound fun.

[Mike]

Tim, that would be great. I just picked up a revolver that was set up in the 80's for bowling pins. Wanted to give it a whirl.

Mike

[Trekbike]

I just picked up a revolver that was set up in the 80's for bowling pins.

Please post up some pictures. What are details on how it was configured?

[timcalhoun]

I'll check on the pins when I'm out there this Saturday. If we have them, I'll talk to the match director and try to schedule the pin side match for Sept 10th and 11th.

I'll let you all know what I find out.

[et45]

recguns.com has the details on how the matches were set up.I remember at one time Kawser made a special bullet just for pin shooting.It was a lead bullet with a flat nose but the surface of the nose looked like a meat tenderizer.It was a popular sport for a short time

[I_Like_Pie]

bowling pin shoots are A-W-E-S-O-M-E

What a blast to the past. I'll bet it has been 20+ years since I have heard or seen a pin match.

[Mike]

Please post up some pictures. What are details on how it was configured?

I almost forgot about this.

It's a Smith and Wesson 1917. It was manufactured January 1918. It's had the action polished, hammer bobbed, barrel cut down, barrel cut and tapped for the front sight platform and the rear milled for a factory adjustable adjustable rear sight. I have some Eagle grips coming for it to replace the hogue rubber grip.

Mike

Edited September 9, 2011 by Mike

[Mike]

You know, I think we still have a bunch of bowling pins in our storage trailer. I will check, and if so, maybe we can do a bowling pin side match at the Sept NTPS match. Can't do August since we are hosting the TN state USPSA match. It's a blast shooting pins!

Any further info on the match?

Mike

[timcalhoun]

Any further info on the match?

Mike

Well, finding the pins was not a problem. But I forgot that Sept was a trophy match at NTPS. So, unfortunately I will have to do it in October. I'm really looking forward to it though and will post info here.

[Trekbike]

I almost forgot about this.

It's a Smith and Wesson 1917. It was manufactured January 1918. It's had the action polished, hammer bobbed, barrel cut down, barrel cut and tapped for the front sight platform and the rear milled for a factory adjustable adjustable rear sight. I have some Eagle grips coming for it to replace the hogue rubber grip.

Mike

Nice looking revolver Mike. That thing looks no where near it's true age. Sweet.

[Guest Broncbuster]

Just seen this post and was about to ask the same question. I live in GA right now and will be moving to the Manchester/Beech Grove area soon. Here we still have pin matches every Wed night. Would love to find a indoor range in MId Tenn to do this at. Any other news??

[timcalhoun]

My intentions was to have the pin shoot this weekend but I forgot about my 24th anniversary on the 8th. So, I cannot run it. I was going to have it as a side match during this weeks NTPS match but of course I want to stay married.

[HOGNUT]

Sissy......all the crap you gave me at the Run&Gun about not coming out! The Music City Cup (November 5th) is on my anniversary. I can not believe you forgot the anniversary.

[dcloudy777]

Thread resurrection with a heads up... somebody has 500 bowling pins for sale on GOC (no affiliation, don't even know who the seller is).

DanO

[Stainless]

Uselton Arms Indoor Range in Franklin off Hwy 96 has monthly Bowling Pin and Poker "fun" shoots. Give them a call and get on the email list. Prizes for 1st-3rd in both.

[TLRMADE]

Uselton Arms Indoor Range in Franklin off Hwy 96 has monthly Bowling Pin and Poker "fun" shoots. Give them a call and get on the email list. Prizes for 1st-3rd in both.

You probably have to buy their ammo and pay a range fee too!

[Stainless]

Not true. BYO ammo, no range fee and you may even get to shoot a few practice rounds.