Thread: Well, we've finally managed to run everyone off. How sad.

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Originally Posted by rspears

That only applies if you can still access your account. I've been inactive too long, so they've blocked my access, and nothing gets past their question screens.

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Been here since 2003. Built my Track-T and posted the build thread here. Now I'm working on a '32 and posting step-by-step on another build thread here. I have both given and received a lot of helpful advice on this site. I'm not going anywhere any time soon...

Richard succeeded in stimulating a 4 page (so far) string of comments.............internet CPR..........

only small bore arms weapon with left hand rifleing in barrel

give me an old worn 1911 . fire every time . and it is for close combat. like 10 ft !

Originally Posted by shine

give me an old worn 1911 . fire every time . and it is for close combat. like 10 ft !

Mines a copy, made in the Philippines, but it shoots straight and that's all that counts. I read somewhere that the CMP might start selling surplus 1911's, that will be interesting.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Mines a copy, made in the Philippines, but it shoots straight and that's all that counts.

I have one of those that I bought as a knock around gun to keep my Gold Cup from getting beat up. Very cheap when I bought it, but it is pretty accurate and has actually held up very well. I would have no idea of the hardball equivalent reloads that it has digested. I don't shoot much any more, but at one time I was pretty serious. If I could own only one handgun, it would be a 1911, hands down. My shooting buddies all switched to Glocks, but I've stuck with John Browning's masterpiece.

Funny thing I've noticed is that a large percentage of the car people I've known over the years tend to also have at least some greater interest than the average Joe in guns.

I got into guns a bit but two expensive hobbies is too much for my wallet. Lots of .22's , a few shotguns , Mosen Nagant , and my new favorite gun is my .17hmr . My dad in law had a large gun collection and when he passed away it was decided that the best thing to do with all the guns was bring them to a local gun auction and if you wanted one, you could buy it. He had a gov't issue 1911 still in the box, never shot from the Korean War era. If I remember right it brought around $3,500, bought by my BIL. He was told he got a good deal on it from the second to last bidder.

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

......and my new favorite gun is my .17hmr .

I was looking at a .17HMR, but finally talked myself out of it since my favorite long gun is my little Henry 22Mag. I really like the lever action, and just today realized that I can buy the large loop carbine lever for it from their parts store! Now you've got me thinking again, looking at this one, but with a large loop lever ....
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https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/varm...-17-hmr-rifle/

Originally Posted by shine

give me an old worn 1911 . fire every time . and it is for close combat. like 10 ft !

I have a Stainless Colt Combat Commander (in. 45) that is my go to Gun, although I've been collecting S & W Revolvers for over 35 Years (I'm trying to get at least one of every S & W Revolver made-I'm slowly getting there), but I also love Colts & Rugers-you sure can't go wrong with a 1911-

Originally Posted by 35WINDOW

I have a Stainless Colt Combat Commander (in. 45) that is my go to Gun, although I've been collecting S & W Revolvers for over 35 Years (I'm trying to get at least one of every S & W Revolver made-I'm slowly getting there), but I also love Colts & Rugers-you sure can't go wrong with a 1911-

I think the gun hobby is worse than automotive. There are so many nice ones to obtain, and it is too easy to shoot up a bunch of ammo. But it is really fun. I don't have any real high end guns, but I'm hoping to someday.

Originally Posted by shine

give me an old worn 1911 . fire every time . and it is for close combat. like 10 ft !

Obviously, they're good at 10', but a good M1911A1 is damn good well outside of that. My Springfield Armory M1911A1 is much more accurate than I am, as my 20 year-old grandson recently proved to me. At 74, my eyesight and muscle control aren't quite as robust as his - although I easily qualified in the top 10% of my Texas CHL class.

But Hoss, you have knowledge.....this web site is about sharing knowledge, not telling someone about your latest BM. You have added good info in the past and will probably be able to continue with the good info even if you don't have any cars/trucks. I bet someone once that I could go a year without drinking...I did and won a case of beer! I was up to 25 Diet Cokes a day so I quit cold turkey...about 12 years ago. Now I am afraid to drink pop because I know it will be sickening sweet. Best wishes for your abstinence goal.

In addition to the shows/events (from Goodguys type to industrial , local special drag race events to NHRA events) taking hundreds of up close detail showing pics to the shop work/machining processes , I feel that I have added lots over the years AND would continue to add pics of the cars, show developing processes of how to find horse power/torque, machining set up to correct tolerances to desired end results( if you don't understand how to do it, you can't understand Tech's writings about STACK-----)balancing, etc---------

And then add in basic vehicle suspension/steering/drive line-------

As much as I want to, I can't type the words that will tell as much as some detailed pics help with set ups-------


This place needs an easy way to add pics out of real cameras, without having to photoshop/resize/enhance and / or ---------- NEED SOME MORE COFFEE

Sorry to hear that Hoss. Alcohol can really be a PITA, I've been sober for for 24 years so I know from where you come. Please stick with us, I've always enjoyed your posts as I believe there are others who feel as I do.