papa61

February 4

I've lost track,,,did this already come up?

February 3

2 hours ago, Johnny Rotten said:

that is hilarious, I have tears from laughing. You need a Big Gold Star and a two piece box sir!

February 3

I feel pretty good for a 84 year old man. Problem is I'm only 62. That said, I have had issues with STM for a few years now, sometimes forget my password when logging back in after lunch. Asked my doctor about it and he was not concerned, told me everyone experiences this as they age. That doesn't comfort me at all. I have enough meds and am working hard at lowering what I have to take.
I did read a study recently that showed that using certain scents in the bedroom at night helps with STML. I have respiratory issues that won't allow me to do that but I'm sure you could find the study. There are specific scents and what I got out of it was to rotate them.

Good Luck and as others have said, remain as active as possible.

February 3

Saddle soap then neatsfoot oil. lots of patience and no more heat, that's how we make them hard. Use enough water with the saddle soap to allow it to soak in. Then seal it in a ziplock and allow it to soak in. Once it's softened you can use beeswax to help maintain the oil level. It's hide, just like your skin, moisture is good. There are also cream type conditioners that work well, I don't have a recommendation there but any good leather conditioner will help. It's like losing weight, didn't get fat overnight, won't get skinny overnight.

February 2

1 hour ago, BigK said:

My grandpa finally dug a well and had an electric pump put in, but it was sulfur water. The well the porch of his house was built around had good drinking water and we used that kind of bucket to draw water. I was about 10 when they got a real toilet instead of that pot to piss in. LOL

My Pa had a well pumped into the house to bathe and wash dishes. Couldn't drink it but I never knew why. Had to draw a bucket from the hand dug well out front. I tell you that was the sweetest coldest water ever. Oddly, they never had a toilet and he had the worst outhouse EVER!

Dad grew up in Red Boiling Springs where they have seven distinctly different Sulphur waters. Used to be a resort town with the different "flavors" touted to have assorted healing powers. Dad LIKED Sulphur water and stopped at one of the hand pumps down in the park area to fill a jar. He had to have a drink and that was a really sour ride home.

February 1

Purging some gear I no longer use. All in good condition aside from some dust. Pics are too large to upload, I can send them by text.

1. Shockwave Blade Brace in blue - $25

2. DeSantis Softuk 106. Fits 1911s - $20

3. Fobus C21 paddle fits 1911s - $15

4. Fobus SP-11 fits CZ75 - $15

5. Bianchi X2100 fits S$W 4 inch .44 - SOLD

Will take ammo of equal value for trade (always) .22, .32 ACP, .38/.357, .45 ACP, 9MM, 30-30, .300 BO sub. Bullet type and weight not important except for .300, My pistol likes heavy bullets. Good quality reloads accepted.

February 1

Do you have Prince Albert in a can.

Is your refrigerator running

February 1

I have several holsters in process for my own use. Bought a new pattern for a shoulder rig but have yet to cut the leather. I too prefer belt carry but I have some heavier pistols that cause me to act like an overweight deputy in an old comedy. I quit with IWB when our fine legislators passed the no permit carry, not too worried about who sees what anymore. I have read that people either swear by or at shoulder rigs so we shall see which side I land on. Working especially outside lends well to chest carry, I used a GI tankers holster in the service and found it quite handy for keeping a 1911 accessible and still out of the way when climbing in and out of hatches and working in the field.

February 1

Very nice!

February 1

Socializing vs Social Media

Proper English

What a belt is for. (multiple uses according to my father)

January 31

1 hour ago, Johnny Rotten said:

Got my first 22 with trading stamps

January 31

2 hours ago, Erich said:

Some may have this with remote acreage, but the idea of not just turning on the faucet would be foreign too many

Danged hi falootin people with pumps!

January 31

22 hours ago, KahrMan said:

But they're not in order by size and breed. Sorry, CDO rearing it's head again.

January 29

1 hour ago, Darrell said:

Isn't this a great group? It turns out that Papa61 makes holsters, and he's offered to custom make one for me. I'll post a pic or two when it's done. Thanks Papa61!

Couldn't find what I had in mind so...

My pleasure Darrell!

January 29

4 hours ago, Darrell said:

I don't always carry, but I should. When I carry here at home it's usually a .380, which fits into a pocket nicely. But it's not always easy to get it out of a pocket after working for a while. I've tried a 38 revolver in a shoulder rig, but didn't like the feel. I couldn't care less about being concealed on my own property.

I was leaning toward a chest rig before I asked the question, just to see what others here think. We seem to have a well-informed group, by and large. Thanks for your input.

I don't always carry when going back and forth to shop or garage but if I'm going to be there for a bit I usually have my 32 in a pocket holster. Have about 3 acres here and I always have it when out working or mowing. Figure 8 rounds will get me to the house.

January 28

8 minutes ago, RED333 said:

A modern engine put out way less pollution, The US is way ahead of the rest of the world with this. On the EV thing, I want .gov out of them, let private company's run the research. I will get in line to buy an EV when the battery holds a charge in below 0 temps and 100 plus temps and is covered for a life time free replacement.

I'm a hard no on pure EV. I know Toyota has said they are close on solid state batteries that would solve many of the issues of electric vehicles. I just refuse to sign on to moving the pollution and oil dependance around so that it appears we are making progress. I totally agree with getting @gov out of the picture though. It takes time and miles to lower the carbon footprint of an EV to below that of ICE. Most EVs are being traded before that equalization. If I recall correctly, two years by the average American driver. Therefore, EVs are greater pollutants at this time than EVs. Meaning the extra energy required to build EV is higher than that of an ICE. This is all before the used up batteries are factored in. This doesn't factor in where we would get the power needed to charge all of them. A hybrid with the modern ICE efficiencies you mention overcomes these issues.

January 28

I would look for a hunting style chest rig with a flap. would work equally well with shorts or over a shirt under the bib.

What do you typically carry when working your place?

January 28

3 hours ago, RED333 said:

We should be paying by the mile for road use, regardless of what you drive, or ride. Yes peddle bikes, EV scooters and all the like should pay my miles as well. If the latter do not have some kind of trip meter than charge a flat rate.

maybe tax by the pound since heavier vehicles put more stress on the pavement. I like hybrid vehicles, I think they are the long term solution to pollution and oil. But I do not agree with giving any vehicle lane priority or tax breaks. Maybe our state needs to tax all of the freight hubs rather than giving them tax incentives. They will build where it is most convenient for their interests. Bribing companies to locate in our state has caused the current road/traffic issues, not hybrids an EVs.

nope, I am not progressive.

January 28

2 hours ago, gregintenn said:

Lol! This led to building mama more shelves to store canned goods. A trophy husband’s job is never done!

I don't do that either, me and wood do not get along. I just go to Home Depot and buy them or pick something up from marketplace/craigslist. I mean, I measure 3 times and use a square and still can't make a 90 deg corner. If I went to a barn raising I'd have to cook.

January 28

2 hours ago, Marine Dad said:

Anyone have an idea of the current value of the Rossi 720 3" in almost like new condition?

Last one I tracked on GunBroker went for $433.88 plus shipping and transfer. Was in good condition but not like new.

Rossi M720 .44 SPL 3" Item P-491 - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 1024781341

January 28

Damn, average Tennessean only getting 24 MPG? Guess I need to drive my truck more to fill those potholes since 120 miles per day at 30 MPG isn't paying my fair share. I didn't know they were hitting them so hard. Consider this, the average EV owner has higher income level and this tax will not sting them as badly as the working class commuters who drive hybrids by necessity.

January 27

1 hour ago, Alleycat72 said:

My best friend that is a lieutenant colonel. A couple of years ago he texted out of the blue asking is I was prepared. This was when BLM and antifa was hot and heavy. We worked together some in non-related areas so I got the message. We have encrypted messaging. He has not sent a message about the border. I'm just some guy on the internet so.....

I have a friend like that. Been Radio silence lately.

Good for you Greg, Have yet to learn canning.

January 27

Stopped at Specialty Arms in LaVergne today. They have two of the 327 Toros in stock. I still like this. Have a bid in on GB so not buying today but they are nice.

And they were broken into again. I remember three break ins so I asked. The number was six. The customer entrance and the gates were boarded up, new posts set in the parking lot to one side of the concrete (not sure what to call them, bigger than ballards, slightly smaller than a VW).

January 26

17 minutes ago, chances R said:

respectfully disagree with some of your generalizations. "most of us" maybe, but not the generally untrained, incompetent permit holders. I'll take my chances with LEO in comparison. You are responsible for your own safety and are your own 1st responder. If a business chooses to post their property, you have the choice not to go into that business. Take the USPS for example, no different than any other business except it is illegal to possess or carry on their property. Property owners rights must be respected, as is your choice. I do agree that the carry past signage should be a simple trespass at most.

As I have stated, I see both side of this and I agree it should be a leave or misdemeanor trespass. I believe in a property owners rights but I also consider a business as public. It's not the same as one's home and property, you are basically inviting everyone in. We as a people have made it clear that you cannot refuse service based on race, religion, color, sexual orientation etc. There are exceptions based on appropriate age such as R rated movies, bars, tobacco but I do not believe ther should be an exception for exercising one's God given rights. The assumption made is if the business is posted you can choose not to got there. Suppose now that it is your place of employment, your choices are narrowed. If my employer has a dress code that does not conflict with anyone's religious beliefs, ok fine, it's not going to kill you to dress properly to convey your professional status. My office is a stones throw from Hickory Hollow Mall, what if my business posts no guns? Sure, I can change jobs but we have allowed the vilification of guns to overcome common sense in this case. The rally cry is honest citizens are disarmed and defenseless while criminals do not obey the laws and signs.

I stand firmly by my generalizations. MOST firearms enthusiasts are better marksmen than most LEO. Law enforcement has a huge amount of responsibility on their collective shoulders, much of which is not law enforcement. They are by Federal court rulings not responsible for your personal safety. It is their job to arrest criminals. I can't quote case law on this but ther have been more than one. The trend of asking cops to be social workers, public relations agents, dispute mediators and all the rest needs to end.

January 26

25 minutes ago, Jamie Jackson said:

I'm pretty intrigued by the. 327 Toro.

I have a .327 LCR and as I handload I can actually afford to shoot it.

Not. 327 Mags, but 32 S&W long and 32 H&R Mags.

Having RDS capabilities is a plus with my aging eyes.

https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/small-frame-revolvers/taurus-327/taurus-327-defender-toro

yeah, I'm not set up to reload 32 though I need to be. But 32S&W long with light loads is what I think would be good for the wife. I am in the same boat vision wise but I just cannot handle the look of optics on a pistol. I do have one on my AR pistol, but it serves a different mission. All that and I just like the 327 mag, good bullistics with the 327 and softer shooting with the S&W long.

Still want a Single Seven,,,I can dream.

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