Re: Gun Porn Thread
2527Caution! Picture of balanced egg below!
That's for folks who have an aversion to pictures of balanced eggs. This is America. Doesn't take much to send some folks into the root cellar.
There's an expandable pic of this, top post in this thread:
https://theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3/vi ... =1&t=56713
Now, eggs may not be "the thing" when an egg free pic is needed.
That tool box is made from 130 year old cedar fencing, repurposed, as it were, as a photog back ground after having acquired its patina as an actual tool box.
CDFingers
That's for folks who have an aversion to pictures of balanced eggs. This is America. Doesn't take much to send some folks into the root cellar.
There's an expandable pic of this, top post in this thread:
https://theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3/vi ... =1&t=56713
Now, eggs may not be "the thing" when an egg free pic is needed.
That tool box is made from 130 year old cedar fencing, repurposed, as it were, as a photog back ground after having acquired its patina as an actual tool box.
CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2528I wouldn't mind seeing some pictures of the interior of that tool box; from what I see it was very well made.CDFingers wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:02 pm Caution! Picture of balanced egg below!
That's for folks who have an aversion to pictures of balanced eggs. This is America. Doesn't take much to send some folks into the root cellar.
There's an expandable pic of this, top post in this thread:
https://theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3/vi ... =1&t=56713
Now, eggs may not be "the thing" when an egg free pic is needed.
P1010173.JPG
That tool box is made from 130 year old cedar fencing, repurposed, as it were, as a photog back ground after having acquired its patina as an actual tool box.
CDFingers
"it's a goddamn impossible way of life"
"And so it goes"
"And so it goes"
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2529OK on the box. This being gun pr0n, I thought I should make a thread in How To and link it.
https://theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3/vi ... 13&t=56719
CDFingers
https://theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3/vi ... 13&t=56719
CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2530Just picked this up today. Ruger American Predator in 308win. It's nothing fancy, but the hog on the other end of it won't give a damn.
Cleaned it and lubed it up, the internals we're dirty from the factory but now the bolt is actually decently smooth. Anybody polish their bolts? Might think about it if I get bored enough.
Cleaned it and lubed it up, the internals we're dirty from the factory but now the bolt is actually decently smooth. Anybody polish their bolts? Might think about it if I get bored enough.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2531new? used? i don't see any iron sights, whatcha gonna put on that rail?
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2532That looks great! I had been considering a 308 bolt gun after I stocked up on some 308 ammo, but it looks like I will have to wait. Prices have already jumped.
Very happy you got yours when you did!
Very happy you got yours when you did!
It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2533I polished the bolt on my Ruger Precision 22 just yesterday. I used a lighter to soot it up, ran it through the chamber to find the high spots, then used a drill with a polishing wheel to buff the high spots. It cycles super smooth now.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:35 pm Just picked this up today. Ruger American Predator in 308win. It's nothing fancy, but the hog on the other end of it won't give a damn.
Cleaned it and lubed it up, the internals we're dirty from the factory but now the bolt is actually decently smooth. Anybody polish their bolts? Might think about it if I get bored enough.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2534New, bought it just before the price hikes. I have a Burris 3-9x42 I'm gonna slap on it and see how that works. I don't love the eye box on that scope but the glass is clear. Need to get the the outdoor range and run a few rounds through it.lurker wrote:new? used? i don't see any iron sights, whatcha gonna put on that rail?
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2535Yeah man, me too! Picked it up for ~$360 shipped, cheapest available now for this model is ~$435 plus shipping.K9s wrote:That looks great! I had been considering a 308 bolt gun after I stocked up on some 308 ammo, but it looks like I will have to wait. Prices have already jumped.
Very happy you got yours when you did!
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2536Good to know, might be breaking out the Dremel in the next couple of days.spara wrote:I polished the bolt on my Ruger Precision 22 just yesterday. I used a lighter to soot it up, ran it through the chamber to find the high spots, then used a drill with a polishing wheel to buff the high spots. It cycles super smooth now.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:35 pm Just picked this up today. Ruger American Predator in 308win. It's nothing fancy, but the hog on the other end of it won't give a damn.
Cleaned it and lubed it up, the internals we're dirty from the factory but now the bolt is actually decently smooth. Anybody polish their bolts? Might think about it if I get bored enough.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2537Yeah, I went back and looked when I heard about the gun panic. Prices had already spiked for everything. I guess I already did better than most by getting what I could when I did. Those prices weren't going to last forever.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:10 pmYeah man, me too! Picked it up for ~$360 shipped, cheapest available now for this model is ~$435 plus shipping.K9s wrote:That looks great! I had been considering a 308 bolt gun after I stocked up on some 308 ammo, but it looks like I will have to wait. Prices have already jumped.
Very happy you got yours when you did!
It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2538I'm definitely happy the hobby really took hold for me over the past 2-3 years and I spent about as much as I could afford in that time frame. Just lucky timing on my part. Like you said, those prices weren't gonna last forever, and we'll probably never see the $300 serviceable AR-15 kit ever again.K9s wrote:Yeah, I went back and looked when I heard about the gun panic. Prices had already spiked for everything. I guess I already did better than most by getting what I could when I did. Those prices weren't going to last forever.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:10 pmYeah man, me too! Picked it up for ~$360 shipped, cheapest available now for this model is ~$435 plus shipping.K9s wrote:That looks great! I had been considering a 308 bolt gun after I stocked up on some 308 ammo, but it looks like I will have to wait. Prices have already jumped.
Very happy you got yours when you did!
Guy at my FFL was telling me about a guy who bought an AR during the 2012 panic buys and tried to come back in 2017 to sell it for what he paid for it, almost got laughed out of the shop.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2539Yeah, glad we were able to take advantage of the low prices while we could.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:55 pmI'm definitely happy the hobby really took hold for me over the past 2-3 years and I spent about as much as I could afford in that time frame. Just lucky timing on my part. Like you said, those prices weren't gonna last forever, and we'll probably never see the $300 serviceable AR-15 kit ever again.K9s wrote:Yeah, I went back and looked when I heard about the gun panic. Prices had already spiked for everything. I guess I already did better than most by getting what I could when I did. Those prices weren't going to last forever.kronkmusic wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:10 pmYeah man, me too! Picked it up for ~$360 shipped, cheapest available now for this model is ~$435 plus shipping.K9s wrote:That looks great! I had been considering a 308 bolt gun after I stocked up on some 308 ammo, but it looks like I will have to wait. Prices have already jumped.
Very happy you got yours when you did!
Guy at my FFL was telling me about a guy who bought an AR during the 2012 panic buys and tried to come back in 2017 to sell it for what he paid for it, almost got laughed out of the shop.
I like the ARs but refused to pay more for one than AKs. When the prices tanked, I went for it. I would happily sell them back at 2012 prices!
I hope ammo prices drop back down, though. Or, I start making more money.
It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2540Yes, thanks to the enabling here, I picked up a SP-01 and PCR last year. Definitely didn't need them but definitely needed them. Now very happy I didn't wait.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2541You're welcome. We all expect a card for Solstice this year.featureless wrote:Yes, thanks to the enabling here, I picked up a SP-01 and PCR last year. Definitely didn't need them but definitely needed them. Now very happy I didn't wait.
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2542To be vintage it must be older than me!
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2544Dang, sig. Great pic.
Bore. Whatchya got?
CDFingers
Bore. Whatchya got?
CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2545The data base ate many pics in the Gun Pr0n thread. I found some, so will post a few for those bored out of their skulls with nervous cats and charming eleven year olds...
CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2547we've talked some about top-break revolvers, here are my 3. none of them works reliably. l to r, there's the S&W model 4 in 32s&w, a harrington & richardson "hammerless" (internal hammer) in .32, and the one that started it all for me, the .38. i suspect the S&W can be most easily redeemed.
the .38 was my maternal grandmother's (family name of "kent") gun. she died while my mom was child, but the story goes that as a WAVE* during ww1 she worked for a paymaster handling payroll, so was told to arm herself. she must have been quite a woman. the gun came to me about 2000, non-functional, parts are difficult. one cylinder has a crack. i'll eventually go thru all of them and see what i can fix. * WAVES were ww2, so obviously not. maybe a civilian employee.
the .38 was my maternal grandmother's (family name of "kent") gun. she died while my mom was child, but the story goes that as a WAVE* during ww1 she worked for a paymaster handling payroll, so was told to arm herself. she must have been quite a woman. the gun came to me about 2000, non-functional, parts are difficult. one cylinder has a crack. i'll eventually go thru all of them and see what i can fix. * WAVES were ww2, so obviously not. maybe a civilian employee.
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i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2548cool
It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2549To be vintage it must be older than me!
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim
Re: Gun Porn Thread
2550CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack