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by Dwight45
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Boy, 8, Shoots Self With Uzi at Gun Show
Replies: 9
Views: 10327

OK, it's old news. But some of us hadn't had a chance to comment on it and, being a life-and-death safety issue, it's still worthy of discussion, no?
by Dwight45
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Boy, 8, Shoots Self With Uzi at Gun Show
Replies: 9
Views: 10327

I heard about another range where you can shoot machine guns, but they wisely attach a chain from the barrel to the floor so that can't happen. Of course I feel for the family of that boy, but I almost feel sorry for the guy who's responsible for his death. He'll be haunted the rest of his life.
by Dwight45
Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: What's your favorite .22 pistol?
Replies: 69
Views: 123580

Fifty four hundred views! Boy, you asked the right question. :lol:
by Dwight45
Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Well being such a lightweight gunsmith, I'm really happy with this Chapman set. It appears to be made well; it's sure designed well. It comes with a regular grip-handle, a small ratchet driver, an extender, and 24 bits--blade, phillips, and hex--all in a strong plastic box small enough to carry in m...
by Dwight45
Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Bullseye, it sounds like Chapman and Wheeler are both brands made specifically for guns, but that Wheeler uses a stronger steel alloy. Am I correct?
by Dwight45
Sat May 30, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Dapster, they're supposed to arrive Monday. I'll let you know how they fit and perform.
by Dwight45
Sat May 30, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Dapster, I'm the greenhorn that posted the question, but I may be able to help. Midway sells a screwdriver set made by Chapman that has got good reviews. Some customers complained of the tips breaking, but I'd bet that could happen to any screwdrivers made for guns if you pushed them too hard becaus...
by Dwight45
Mon May 18, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Spotting Scope Bargain
Replies: 2
Views: 4028

Amen.
by Dwight45
Sun May 17, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Spotting Scope Bargain
Replies: 2
Views: 4028

Spotting Scope Bargain

I bought a Barska Blackhawk 20-60X60 model AD10350 spotting scope for $120 that I'm very happy with. I used it at the range today, shooting from 50 yards. I was able to see the bullet holes clearly at all power settings, even X60. Then when I aimed the scope at a target on the adjacent 100 yard rang...
by Dwight45
Tue May 12, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Ammo Alert
Replies: 0
Views: 20419

Ammo Alert

I thought I'd tell you guys about the ammo I've been able to get in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered 500 rounds of Eley Sport and 500 rounds of Winchester Wildcat on May 2 from Sportsman's Guide. The Eley was shipped today (10 days later), and the Winchester is expected to ship the end of June...
by Dwight45
Mon May 11, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Thanks for the answer guys. I'll buy 'em.
by Dwight45
Mon May 11, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Are a Gun's Screws Different?
Replies: 13
Views: 14046

Are a Gun's Screws Different?

The screws on my MkIII's grips and sights seem to be unusual. If I try to use a screwdriver whos width matches the length of the screw-slot, the blade is too thick to fit into the slot. And a screwdriver with a blade thin enough to fit in the slot is too narrow. Do guns have screws with especially t...
by Dwight45
Wed May 06, 2009 11:11 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What would you have done?
Replies: 35
Views: 45411

That's so sad Len. :cry:
by Dwight45
Wed May 06, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What would you have done?
Replies: 35
Views: 45411

In my heart I feel that some clown just holding up a cashier at gunpoint with customers around is enough of a threat to the customers and I to justify shooting him. But I don't know if the law would agree with me in many states. I'd hate to do time even as a hero. In other words, if in doubt I would...
by Dwight45
Sun May 03, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What would you have done?
Replies: 35
Views: 45411

I only would have pulled my gun on him if he was threatening me or another innocent customer, certainly not to stop a robbery. One could argue that the robber posed enough of a threat to everyone's lives and limbs to justify such a response, but I don't think that would stand up in court.