when i first started reloading way back in the mid 80s, I could reload pistol for about five cents a round. primers cost about a penny each and a pound of powder was around $12. Yesterday I went to Ubers and primers were $111 per thousand and powder H335 was over $44 per pound. Just two weeks...
does any one remember some of the old gun writer like bill jordan, skeeter skelton, elmer keith and many others? i sure miss reading their plain common sense style of writing. does any one have an old copy of skeeter skeltons short stories of growing up during the depression and his days as a...
my former post is messed up so im reposting:
1923 colt .38 army special. (not .38 s&w special). this weapon is in good condition with a nice patina. grips are not original. iv’e had it for nearly 20 yrs and only shot a few low powered hand loaded wad cutters in it to test function...
I would like to suggest a separate forum for Member recipes. I think it would be very helpful and entertaining for the members to post their favorite recipes. I’ll start it off:
We call this pops special.
2 # ground meat
1 cup frozen diced onions
1 cup frozen diced bell peppers
salt and pepper...
i have two very dangerous fire arms that need to be off the street. if you know of a government buy back in the near future please let me know as I should turn them in for $$$$
various mauser parts that if you see something you could use you are welcome to them free. I know nothing about them what they go in, tou’ll have to be the expert.
this is a colt army special in cal. .38 colt not .38 special. manufactured in early 1920s. it is in good serviceable condition. finish is an age appropriate patina, no rust. I would rate the bore as “good”. don't know round count, i've only shot abot 30 rounds of low velocity wad cutter...
firearm in good serviceable condition. comes with two mags and 100 rnds ammo. no box or paper work. about 100 rnds shot thru it. original owner. no indents on slide
some trade suggestions:
ruger p85/89
ruger p90
low end basic 9mm
stoger couger 9mm plus $100 on my part
low end AR15 plus $ on...
i met up with Ian aka anangrypasta yesterday to trade a handgun. couldn't ask for a nicer fellow to talk with. everything went smoothly. look forward to many more interactions with him. i give him three thumbs up (the max).
maybe im just getting old and cantankerous but it really aggravates me when is see “is this still available” response to posts. i refuse to answer them. nearly 100% of those offering to sell something will post that the item has sold as soon as it happens so those that might be interested...