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  1. For anyone that does have these old .22 revolvers, do NOT use modern .22lr ammo.  I've bulged a cylinder on one using modern standard velocity .22lr.  I still shoot them, but only with .22 shorts.  No photos as this was a long time ago and I tossed the cylinder.  And yes, it was a US Revolver Co pistol.

  2. Setting friction rings correctly is pretty easy.  And replacement rings are readily available and not expensive.  Anyone with one of these fine guns, or the similar Remington Model 11, should do this as part of an annual inspection!

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  3. I'm not familiar with the "Voyager" series.  DSA had some reliability issues about 10 years ago.  But I have not  heard of any issues lately.  They did fix problems that were reported to them.

    These days $1500 for a brand new FAL is a bargain.  The FAL is well-known for being extremely reliable except in a desert environment.  Very easy to maintain and clean.  Parts are still pretty reasonable and available, too.

  4. My oldest CZ75 has over 60,000 rounds through it.  Only part that broke was the slide stop.  I replaced all the springs a few years ago at about 50,000 rounds.

    My HiPowers were all bought used, so I can't attest to round counts.  But, they have been very reliable.  When in doubt, replace springs.  True for any gun bought used with unknown provenance.

    The venerable 1911 is always a classic.  Get a GI-spec 1911A1 and you will know when to replace the very few parts that might present a problem (extractor).

    My advice would be to get the CZ75 first.  They are all imports, and there may be a day when they aren't allowed in anymore.

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  5. Yep, every gun guy (or gal) should have one.  Going down to CMP in Anniston is the best bet for picking out what appeals to you.  Make sure that you have all the documents you need before going!

    The OPs rifle looks like a good buy at $1200.  The Danish VAR barrels are sought after.

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  6. My Grandfather was a big Remington fan.  He had a matched set of 12, 16, and 20ga model 11s.  I learned to shoot with his Model 12 .22.

    John Browning learned from his experience with Winchester trying to low-ball him.  He sold the rights to manufacture the Automatic Shotgun to Remington, Savage, and FN.  And then his brother started Browning Arms distribution in North America!  All selling the exact same gun!  

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  7. TN State Parks have a couple of events coming up

    Oct 21st - Becentennial Mall, Nashville, Tennesse timeline, reenactors demonstrating events involving Tennesseans from 1500 to present

    Nov 10,11,12 - Alvin York State Park - Veterans Day event with WWI reenactors, tactical simulations, real biplanes, machine guns and artillery.

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  8. 12 hours ago, monkeylizard said:

    Likely so. They're wearing layers so it's not the Pacific, or the Med during summer.  Anzio was assaulted in January 1944 so it could have been that one.

    Early in WWII.  Half with 1903s and half with Garands.  Not a Higgins boat, and one guy on the left has a M1917 helmet.  Probably a training exercise.

  9. Handgun for Grizzlies

    Setting aside the whole question of why you would want a Grizzly to have a handgun, it would have to be a very large one.  Those guys have some seriously huge paws!  (sorry, I couldn't resist based on the way the thread was titled)

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  10. 3 hours ago, pop pop said:

    Friend told me today it cost 250.00 to renew tags in TN now. That is how they are recouping the gas tax money. There is also a fire danger to the batteries. I see them on the side of the road "some times" while traveling in our RV. Also see older cars also, but not newer ones. Me, not interested in an EV. 

    Is that just for EVs?  I just renewed my tags for my gasoline SUV and it was $34 total.  Another reason to stick with internal combustion.

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  11. My first handle was on the FALFiles.  The Gewehr1 was the Bundeswehr version of the FN FAL. Also, I once wrote a paper for a history class that dealt with the many times in history that one rifle changed history.

    FYI, my first computer was a Sinclair Z-99 that used a cassette player for storage and hooked up to a B&W TV.  Later, I got one of the first IBM PCs with an internal hard drive (4MB).  I've never spent nearly that much on a PC since then!

  12. We had a PetSafe that worked very well.  Garufa stated the weakness of the wire-in-ground system.  The dog learns that once their past it, they're free!

    With the PetSafe, once the dog gets past the set strength of the radio signal, they get a warning buzz.  If they keep going, they get a shock.  They keep getting shocked until the get back inside the perimeter.

    Another advantage is that it's portable.  Take the base unit when you go on vacation and set it so your dog can't wander.

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  13. Remingtons are lots of fun.  Very strong design.  Swapping cylinders needs to be approached with some caution.  Only use cylinders from the same manufacturer as your pistol.  Also, double check that lockup occurs when the chamber is perfectly aligned with the barrel.

    Cleaning black powder can be a pain.  Using a dishwasher is the easiest way for pistols.  Just make sure you disassemble the gun, don't put any wood in the dishwasher, and run an extra cycle afterwards to ensure that your wife doesn't complain about the odor.  Otherwise, use lots of boiling water, scrub well, and oil lightly after drying.

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