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If I were to ever get the urge to launch golf balls into the wild blue yonder and never find them again..... I'd just grab my golf clubs.

So, I guess my bench vise and a pipe wrench is out, right?? Just kidding...... I have no clue.

Ironically, I am awaiting the arrival of a rifle that is a reproduction of historic classic (Sharps model 1874). While there is a serial number visible, it was a custom job and the original manufacturer was/is not known by the seller (I got it from GunBroker). The Gold star seller said that since that was the case, he had to ship it to my FFL. So, be very careful with this.

Snaveba, From the reviews, it sounds like the installation of those double set triggers is not that difficult. Have you ever installed any and is it fairly simple?? thanks

Thanks for the links. I have been looking at Vermeer sights from Montana Vintage Arms, as well.... SIGHTS - Montana Vintage Arms

I just scratched another lever action itch that I have had for some time. It is a reproduction of a Sharps 1874. I would like to add a period accurate tang sight and see if I can replicate the "bucket shot" from Quigley Down Under.... It is chambered in .45-70 so this makes two in this caliber I've added in the last month. If I see another one that I really want I'll just take a cold shower or something.

That's a real beauty. Shame it had been neglected but after the disassembly and lube, I'll bet it moves nicely. Nothing is as satisfying as the cycling of a good lever action that is well oiled.

Probably not a bad idea. The monsters are no larger than before but there are more of them and they are more emboldened since the current judicial system tends to side with them. "Better to be judged by twelve than carried by six....."

I'm impressed with how well Taurus has handled this. Of course, I have always like the Taurus handguns that I have owned, but this is exceptional customer service.

I agree with these comments. I had a .357 Rossi about 25 years ago and it was a great handgun and built like a tank.

It is. Here's info on the relationship: TISAS VS SDS IMPORTS ? | 1911Forum

More than you can "shake a stick at" Seriously, there were scores of them. By the way, this thread was from last years Military/Gun Show in Louisville. I also went to the show this year and it was covered in US 1911's. I bought a Winchester 1886 this year.

I agree with BigK on all of this. Mine will eat almost anything and while I do clean it, on those occasions where I have run high volumes of dirty ammo through it, not a problem.

Answer: NOPE! I sent a link to this thread to some shooting buddies of mine from out of state. I think there's about to be a "run" on this little fella...............

Same here.... Didn't know they existed. Nice review and thank you.

In your experience, when shooting the heavier loads, do you find the crescent shaped butt stocks more comfortable than the traditional flatter ones or does it matter?

Thanks for that suggestion, Greg. I am reading about this receiver sight on the Providence website. Might give me a good option to consider. I'm gonna chew on it.

Yesterday, six friends and myself, piled into a van and went to Louisville, KY. for the annual "Show of Shows" at the Ky Expo Center. We went last year and were hooked. It is absolutely unbelievable. Anyway, while there, I channeled my inner "Snaveba" and found this Winchester 1886 in 45 - 70 at a price I could not pass up. I have been wanting to get something in that caliber for some time, so this sort of allowed me to scratch a couple of itches at once. Have not shot it yet, but hopefully that will be in near future. I want to add a tang sight and Marbles makes a really nice one that allows adjustment for both elevation and windage. However, it is going to require drilling a hole in the tang and they recommend a gunsmith to do this. I am not set up for such an endeavor. Do any of you know of a good and reliable gunsmith in mid-state area that might do this?

Very nice, indeed. They still have some sweet pistols this late in the game. That's good.

You're right. In many circumstances one could just say, "Well, that's what they get for electing the liberal leaders that they do." However, New York state is a different beast. Much of the population of the state are conservative in their views and voting. But, the cesspool of NYC is such a massive juggernaut that it sways the states voting to the left regardless of what the folks in the hinterlands want.

You "suspect" that he has a problem.....................????? Tell me, what gave it away? But gotta say, that is a gorgeous Marlin......

After 208 years, Remington's gun factory is leaving NY for a location in Georgia. To a location: "where company leaders say the firearms industry is supported and welcomed." NY village 'losing its soul' after nation's oldest gun manufacturer flees blue state for Georgia | Fox Business

I have a Ruger LCP and really love it's size and how it is easy to carry, but I read somewhere (I think it was Masaad Ayoob) that the 380's lack the speed to really open up hollow points and other defensive ammo so I just carry FMJ in mine. Now, that said, I understand some of the newer ammo's are touting that they will expand in this cartridge, but I don't know.

They are referring to it now as "museum grade." New For 2024: Tisas Museum-Grade 1911A1 | An Official Journal Of The NRA (americanrifleman.org)

Dontcha hate when that happens??? I've felt that way a number of times and still..... I go back to the well.