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[Bump-n-Grind]

how many ya got comin up for the blastathon so far?

Doghouse, you still thinkin about it?

any chance of being able to light up a Thompson at this range?

[tq2000]

how many ya got comin up for the blastathon so far?

Doghouse, you still thinkin about it?

any chance of being able to light up a Thompson at this range?

Still a number of maybes, but it is looking like somewhere between 10 and 16. And as to the Thompson, hell yeah!!

[Bump-n-Grind]

how many ya got comin up for the blastathon so far?

Doghouse, you still thinkin about it?

any chance of being able to light up a Thompson at this range?

Still a number of maybes, but it is looking like somewhere between 10 and 16. And as to the Thompson, hell yeah!!

I'll see if I can dredge up some ammo for this thing.
I'm probably close enough to make it a day trip.

[celphtaught]

Under 25, check. Marine and blackbelt? Not worried. Did shotokan karate for 15 years, placed at nationals 4 years in a row, was invited to pan-am games 3 years in a row, won every major tournament in new england for 7 years. And I guarentee I'm bigger than him. Boothers can weigh in on that.

[celphtaught]

But yes I'll be in touch, might have a regatta that weekend

[celphtaught]

So I apologize about that douchy post, I get annoyed when being a black belt is made to be a big deal, most places you go and pay a couple hundo, take classes for 2 years, and you're handed a belt. Rant over.

[tq2000]

how many ya got comin up for the blastathon so far?

Doghouse, you still thinkin about it?

any chance of being able to light up a Thompson at this range?

Still a number of maybes, but it is looking like somewhere between 10 and 16. And as to the Thompson, hell yeah!!

I'll see if I can dredge up some ammo for this thing.
I'm probably close enough to make it a day trip.

Excellent, and we should have plenty of space in case you decide to stay over.

[tq2000]

So I apologize about that douchy post, I get annoyed when being a black belt is made to be a big deal, most places you go and pay a couple hundo, take classes for 2 years, and you're handed a belt. Rant over.

um, yeah. Course he is a Marine not a Tiger Schulman student, and really I was just trying to give you a heads up. She is a big girl and can take care of herself, I did it right raising her the first 22 years and don't need to spend a lot of time worrying about the next 50 or however long I am around for. Anyways, apology accepted.

[mainsheetsister]

Hoping that you're planning to do this again! I would love to join you to shoot holes in some targets, but cannot make it that weekend.

Maybe while you are all together, you'll pick another weekend...late winter or early spring, maybe?

Anyway, have a blast, and don't hurt each other!

[tq2000]

It is a shame you can't make it this year. If people enjoy it, I would not mind hosting it as a bi-annual event. March/April and Sept/October.

Shoot me a PM if you would like to do some mountain lake sailing in October, it is pretty hard to beat when the leaves are changing.

[mainsheetsister]

It is a shame you can't make it this year. If people enjoy it, I would not mind hosting it as a bi-annual event. March/April and Sept/October.

Shoot me a PM if you would like to do some mountain lake sailing in October, it is pretty hard to beat when the leaves are changing.

ooohh....that is an awesome offer....I will get back to you on it. Will check the calendar to see when we are free in October...we do a lot of Civil War re-enacting on weekends.

Where do you sail? Lake Wallenpaupack?

[tq2000]

It is a shame you can't make it this year. If people enjoy it, I would not mind hosting it as a bi-annual event. March/April and Sept/October.

Shoot me a PM if you would like to do some mountain lake sailing in October, it is pretty hard to beat when the leaves are changing.

ooohh....that is an awesome offer....I will get back to you on it. Will check the calendar to see when we are free in October...we do a lot of Civil War re-enacting on weekends.

Where do you sail? Lake Wallenpaupack?

Yep, good old Lake Wally. October is my favorite time to sail there. The wind is better, the scenery unbeatable, and not a water skier or jetski in sight.

[coelacanth2]

Thanks. Just got a new toy - Excalibur crossbow. Just tried it out in the side yard. 2" groups offhand at 35 to 40 yards.

[Bowgirl]

Hoping that you're planning to do this again! I would love to join you to shoot holes in some targets, but cannot make it that weekend.

Maybe while you are all together, you'll pick another weekend...late winter or early spring, maybe?

Anyway, have a blast, and don't hurt each other!

Oh jeez ... spoil sport. I thought this weekend was going to be about accidents.
You know ... like me absentmindledly firing at Kevin while he's re-setting my target ... or turning around and looking at everyone through the sight of a loaded weapon with my finger on the trigger and safety off ... or ... well, maybe not.

Oh - Kevin dear - I was just joking about using you for target practice. Honest!

[mainsheetsister]

Hoping that you're planning to do this again! I would love to join you to shoot holes in some targets, but cannot make it that weekend.

Maybe while you are all together, you'll pick another weekend...late winter or early spring, maybe?

Anyway, have a blast, and don't hurt each other!

Oh jeez ... spoil sport. I thought this weekend was going to be about accidents.
You know ... like me absentmindledly firing at Kevin while he's re-setting my target ... or turning around and looking at everyone through the sight of a loaded weapon with my finger on the trigger and safety off ... or ... well, maybe not.

Oh - Kevin dear - I was just joking about using you for target practice. Honest!

I guess it depends on your definition of accident...

[DA-WOODY]

I'd love to.....but I actually pussed out of Jurassic Park a couple of weeks ago and rolled back to Kali.

well, I guess that f'ng secrets' out now. Drink!)....

WHAAAAAT???? PM me the story!

Boothy Drinks Shoot's & leaves

[DA-WOODY]

Thanks. Just got a new toy - Excalibur crossbow. Just tried it out in the side yard. 2" groups offhand at 35 to 40 yards.

perfect that's about the size of teh dark markings on a raccoon's fore head

[atoyot]

fffffffFFFFFF(thudddd).

[coelacanth2]

Ok definitely in - by your leave coming up Friday evening or Saturday morning. Depending on desires have enough stuff both Black powder and modern for some fun.

Would you be ok if my son attended? He's done the Connecticut spring dinghy race a couple of years ago. He's also attended a bunch of camp/ shoot weekends and will be 16 at the end of November. It would also be dependent upon his homework situation.

[tq2000]

Ok definitely in - by your leave coming up Friday evening or Saturday morning. Depending on desires have enough stuff both Black powder and modern for some fun.

Would you be ok if my son attended? He's done the Connecticut spring dinghy race a couple of years ago. He's also attended a bunch of camp/ shoot weekends and will be 16 at the end of November. It would also be dependent upon his homework situation.

Excellent, looks like we will have quite the variety of firearms. Not a problem at all with you bringing your son up, after all most of us are just overgrown kids anyway. Let me know if you need directions or anything else. I just got back from picking up the fireworks for post bbq, and let's just say it was a good thing I brough the Tahoe.

[coelacanth2]

Cool! The kid _LOVES_ shootyboomy goodness.

[mainsheetsister]

Damn....now I'm really sorry that I can't make it....fireworks are awesome!

[tq2000]

Damn....now I'm really sorry that I can't make it....fireworks are awesome!

Well you will definitely be invited to the next event, shooting related or otherwise.

[coelacanth2]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

[atoyot]

The chrono would be really cool to play with. Did the .45 rifle many years ago, never the .50 cal rifle.

[mainsheetsister]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

yes....

[tq2000]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

Very cool. I have been thinking about getting a bow, so would welcome a chance to try that crossbow. Which .44 do you have? I have a Redhawk with the 7 1/2" barrel that I will be bringing. I have a Ruger #1 and a Remington 700 both in .243, along with a Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum. My son is building a new AR, hopefully the rest of the parts come in before the 15th. Some miscellaneous other stuff, a mosin nagant, 1851 Colt revolver replica (still have not shot this), some rimfire toys, an Ithaca 37 Americana, HR break top .223, I think that is most of it. As you can probably tell, I am partial to bolt actions.

[mainsheetsister]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

Very cool. I have been thinking about getting a bow, so would welcome a chance to try that crossbow. Which .44 do you have? I have a Redhawk with the 7 1/2" barrel that I will be bringing. I have a Ruger #1 and a Remington 700 both in .243, along with a Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum. My son is building a new AR, hopefully the rest of the parts come in before the 15th. Some miscellaneous other stuff, a mosin nagant, 1851 Colt revolver replica (still have not shot this), some rimfire toys, an Ithaca 37 Americana, HR break top .223, I think that is most of it. As you can probably tell, I am partial to bolt actions.

I have one of these, too. Have never fired mine, either.

[tq2000]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

Very cool. I have been thinking about getting a bow, so would welcome a chance to try that crossbow. Which .44 do you have? I have a Redhawk with the 7 1/2" barrel that I will be bringing. I have a Ruger #1 and a Remington 700 both in .243, along with a Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum. My son is building a new AR, hopefully the rest of the parts come in before the 15th. Some miscellaneous other stuff, a mosin nagant, 1851 Colt revolver replica (still have not shot this), some rimfire toys, an Ithaca 37 Americana, HR break top .223, I think that is most of it. As you can probably tell, I am partial to bolt actions.

I have one of these, too. Have never fired mine, either.

I promise to report back on the experience. It looks like great fun, big noise, and lots of smoke. What's not to like, right?

[tq2000]

One week away, last call for anarchists. Here is the itinerary as constructed by the great organizer, Mrs TQ:

Friday, September 14th

6pm Arrival @ The House in the Poconos begins.
7pm Peruvian Dinner: Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes w/creamy cheese sauce)
Seco de Carne (Tender stewed beef in a cilantro sauce)
Arroz con Frejoles a la Casilda (Rice and beans Peruvian style)
Dessert: Ice cream with fresh berries.

Saturday, September 15th

9am Light breakfast, bagels, muffins and coffee... lots of coffee!!
11am - 5pm Pocono Shooting
GPS Coordinates
N 41 deg 14'2"
W 75 deg 21'51"
E 1950
5pm to whenever: Chicken and Ribs BBQ
9pm to 9:30pm Fireworks

Sunday, September 16th: Brunch & departure.

Folks are welcome to stop by for for any or all parts of the weekend. Send me an IM if you think you may be coming, and I can get you the house address.

[Tom Ray]

Hopefully none of you all get busted for transporting guns across state lines.

The Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 ensured that will not be a problem, not to mention banning the sale of new machine guns and changing other laws.

Do you really have a range where you're allowed to blast watermelons?

Are tater cannons welcome as well?

Most places outside of my yard frown on those kinds of things.

[tq2000]

Hopefully none of you all get busted for transporting guns across state lines.

The Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 ensured that will not be a problem, not to mention banning the sale of new machine guns and changing other laws.

Do you really have a range where you're allowed to blast watermelons?

Are tater cannons welcome as well?

Most places outside of my yard frown on those kinds of things.

It is a private range, the SGL ranges, gun club ranges, and public ranges generally frown on it. I imagine tater cannons would be ok as well. This place is pretty accommodating, although Clove Hitch was the one who was bringing the fruit targets, and it looks like he is not making it. I have 10 lbs of tannerite that needs to be shot at though, and this seems like the perfect time for that. The range itself has a bunch of steel targets, aside from any miscellaneous plinking targets we bring. The owner has even offered to set up a steel target course where folks can shoot the course from the back of a moving pickup.

[coelacanth2]

My wife no longer consumes any etOH and I dunno like drinking alone. I'll bring a few bottles of Asti.

[coelacanth2]

Will bring the Walker colt. It's a lot like your Navy - easy to shoot and scads of fun.

The .44 mag is a Taurus. 6.5" ported barrel. Also easy to shoot

[tq2000]

Will bring the Walker colt. It's a lot like your Navy - easy to shoot and scads of fun.

The .44 mag is a Taurus. 6.5" ported barrel. Also easy to shoot

Very cool. I just got my FFF delivered today, so I now have everything (thanks to atoyot for the advice and shopping list) I need to shoot the Navy. I will bring my 44 as well, it is easily the most fun per trigger pull of any handgun I have.

[atoyot]

Do you really have a range where you're allowed to blast watermelons?

Are tater cannons welcome as well?

Most places outside of my yard frown on those kinds of things.

For gosh sakes, book your flight!! I'll pick you up at PHL; an arrival of around 15:00 should leave time to pick up luggage and clear the city, and make it to the mountains with time to smell the roses. You could Fed Ex your hardware... or borrow some.... It's hard to shoot more than two at a time, anyway.

[Tom Ray]

Do you really have a range where you're allowed to blast watermelons?

Are tater cannons welcome as well?

Most places outside of my yard frown on those kinds of things.

For gosh sakes, book your flight!! I'll pick you up at PHL; an arrival of around 15:00 should leave time to pick up luggage and clear the city, and make it to the mountains with time to smell the roses. You could Fed Ex your hardware... or borrow some.... It's hard to shoot more than two at a time, anyway.

Nah, I don't think I want to try to explain my tater cannon to any cargo companies. Maybe I can participate via Skype. Do a night firing of the tater gun during the fireworks show or something.

[Bowgirl]

One week away, last call for anarchists. Here is the itinerary as constructed by the great organizer, Mrs TQ:

Friday, September 14th

6pm Arrival @ The House in the Poconos begins.
7pm Peruvian Dinner: Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes w/creamy cheese sauce)
Seco de Carne (Tender stewed beef in a cilantro sauce)
Arroz con Frejoles a la Casilda (Rice and beans Peruvian style)
Dessert: Ice cream with fresh berries.

Saturday, September 15th

9am Light breakfast, bagels, muffins and coffee... lots of coffee!!
11am - 5pm Pocono Shooting
GPS Coordinates
N 41 deg 14'2"
W 75 deg 21'51"
E 1950
5pm to whenever: Chicken and Ribs BBQ
9pm to 9:30pm Fireworks

Sunday, September 16th: Brunch & departure.

Folks are welcome to stop by for for any or all parts of the weekend. Send me an IM if you think you may be coming, and I can get you the house address.

Alas we're out ................. and not because of any accident, real or imagined..
kmccabe may have already let you know.

[tq2000]

One week away, last call for anarchists. Here is the itinerary as constructed by the great organizer, Mrs TQ:

Friday, September 14th

6pm Arrival @ The House in the Poconos begins.
7pm Peruvian Dinner: Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes w/creamy cheese sauce)
Seco de Carne (Tender stewed beef in a cilantro sauce)
Arroz con Frejoles a la Casilda (Rice and beans Peruvian style)
Dessert: Ice cream with fresh berries.

Saturday, September 15th

9am Light breakfast, bagels, muffins and coffee... lots of coffee!!
11am - 5pm Pocono Shooting
GPS Coordinates
N 41 deg 14'2"
W 75 deg 21'51"
E 1950
5pm to whenever: Chicken and Ribs BBQ
9pm to 9:30pm Fireworks

Sunday, September 16th: Brunch & departure.

Folks are welcome to stop by for for any or all parts of the weekend. Send me an IM if you think you may be coming, and I can get you the house address.

Alas we're out ................. and not because of any accident, real or imagined..
kmccabe may have already let you know.

Yep, we will miss you guys but I am already thinking about a spring meetup, so there will be future events. We will be moving back to that house full time in March, so what better re-housewarming than a house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors.

[Bowgirl]

Yep, we will miss you guys but I am already thinking about a spring meetup, so there will be future events. We will be moving back to that house full time in March, so what better re-housewarming than a house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors.

Great idea!

[mainsheetsister]

Yep, we will miss you guys but I am already thinking about a spring meetup, so there will be future events. We will be moving back to that house full time in March, so what better re-housewarming than a house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors.

Great idea!

count me in for the spring meetup!

[Snaggletooth]

Yep, we will miss you guys but I am already thinking about a spring meetup, so there will be future events. We will be moving back to that house full time in March, so what better re-housewarming than a house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors.

Great idea!

Cane I ride downe withe you to??

[Bowgirl]

Cane I ride downe withe you to??

shoar

[tq2000]

Yep, we will miss you guys but I am already thinking about a spring meetup, so there will be future events. We will be moving back to that house full time in March, so what better re-housewarming than a house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors.

Great idea!

count me in for the spring meetup!

Definitely.

Cane I ride downe withe you to??

shoar

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

[Bump-n-Grind]

still hoping to make it up ....
Doghouse? you comin up?
pop into any airport betwixt here and there(cept Dulles) and I'll pick ya up

[mainsheetsister]

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

[atoyot]

Your Colt replica is going to be every bit as much fun. And remember, if it was easy, everyone would do it. Sort of like motorboating & sailing.



Not meant to disparage modern shooting at all, just praising olde pistols. If you need a day class on loading & shootin' 'em, maybe we can find a range someplace between where you am and I are.

[tq2000]

Will bring the Walker colt. It's a lot like your Navy - easy to shoot and scads of fun.

The .44 mag is a Taurus. 6.5" ported barrel. Also easy to shoot

coelcanth, check you PM. I sent you some updated driving directions and my cell number.

[coelacanth2]

Well, I'm out. Something has come up down here, a situation where a friend needs my help rather badly on saturday. I was very much looking forward to this get together, and hope I'll not be persona non grata at any future events.
Do please take lots a pics to rub in what I'm missing...
Good luck, good shooting and thanks to all

[A_guy_in_the_Chesapeake]

Ok my lineup will probably be a 338-378 Weatherby, a Marlin 45-70 CS, a 12 gauge 870 slug gun ( just put a new scope on it, have to sight it in) a .54 Lyman Hawken replica. The boy will probably bring his slug gun and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 and his Hawken. A .44 mag will fill out the roster - have to practice with it.
I can also bring a decent spotting scope to minimize the trips downrange and a good chronograph.
Anybody wanna play with a cap'n'ball Walker Colt? Or the crossbow?
Chime in!

Dammit - I haven't shot a 45/70 govt in YEARS! I like that round - one of my former hunting buddies used to carry one an a Model 94 looking rifle.

[A_guy_in_the_Chesapeake]

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try the Springfield Arms XD40 instead - I'm making a very big assumption that bein' a girl, you don't have big hands. The grip on most full sized Glocks is kinda hard to learn for less than monkey paws. The XD40 gives you the best of the Glock w/the old 1911 style grip. Even though I like my model 21 Glock, I still think that the 1911 grip is a LOT more comfortable and easier to shoot well.

[mainsheetsister]

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try the Springfield Arms XD40 instead - I'm making a very big assumption that bein' a girl, you don't have big hands. The grip on most full sized Glocks is kinda hard to learn for less than monkey paws. The XD40 gives you the best of the Glock w/the old 1911 style grip. Even though I like my model 21 Glock, I still think that the 1911 grip is a LOT more comfortable and easier to shoot well.

Good assumption. Thanks for the advice. The father-in-law has quite the collection. Will ask him about the XD40 next time we visit...

[tq2000]

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try the Springfield Arms XD40 instead - I'm making a very big assumption that bein' a girl, you don't have big hands. The grip on most full sized Glocks is kinda hard to learn for less than monkey paws. The XD40 gives you the best of the Glock w/the old 1911 style grip. Even though I like my model 21 Glock, I still think that the 1911 grip is a LOT more comfortable and easier to shoot well.

Good assumption. Thanks for the advice. The father-in-law has quite the collection. Will ask him about the XD40 next time we visit...

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

[kmccabe]

Eastport can have their burning of the socks, we will have our thawing of the glocks.

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try the Springfield Arms XD40 instead - I'm making a very big assumption that bein' a girl, you don't have big hands. The grip on most full sized Glocks is kinda hard to learn for less than monkey paws. The XD40 gives you the best of the Glock w/the old 1911 style grip. Even though I like my model 21 Glock, I still think that the 1911 grip is a LOT more comfortable and easier to shoot well.

Good assumption. Thanks for the advice. The father-in-law has quite the collection. Will ask him about the XD40 next time we visit...

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

the USP 45 is a good compromise. I don't have 2k to blow on a .45..

[tq2000]

the USP 45 is a good compromise. I don't have 2k to blow on a .45..

He doesn't either. No doubt the USP is nice. It is very hard to argue with the quality of the H&Ks

[kmccabe]

the USP 45 is a good compromise. I don't have 2k to blow on a .45..

He doesn't either. No doubt the USP is nice. It is very hard to argue with the quality of the H&Ks

were I depending on it for my life? HK would be the only answer. I love their rifles more than the handguns. G3's all the way.

[atoyot]

OK, y'all. The arsenal has been checked and ammo counted. We'll post pics later tonight.

[atoyot]

Damn, this is fun.

[A_guy_in_the_Chesapeake]

OK, y'all. The arsenal has been checked and ammo counted. We'll post pics later tonight.

I am SO sorry I hadda miss this - I looked at my Bow, and my shotgun, and my pistols as I passed the gun cabinet while pullin' some lamb outta the freezer for supper - (my sorry contribution to the family as I spent the day workin' on a deployment solution)

[atoyot]

I have a feeling there will be a catch-up round in the spring. Weapons not optional.

[A_guy_in_the_Chesapeake]

I have a feeling there will be a catch-up round in the spring. Weapons not optional.

That would be great fun - as long as it doesn't conflict w/spring gobbler season... :-)

In all seriousness - I'm really sorry that work intruded on an opportunity to meet so many SA'ers IRL - Maybe some of ya could make the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Oyster Festival on 3 Nov? No shootin' - but, a cool spot and good food and music.

[tq2000]

1st annual ECMUSU

[tq2000]

[atoyot]

I have a feeling there will be a catch-up round in the spring. Weapons not optional.

That would be great fun - as long as it doesn't conflict w/spring gobbler season... :-)

In all seriousness - I'm really sorry that work intruded on an opportunity to meet so many SA'ers IRL - Maybe some of ya could make the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Oyster Festival on 3 Nov? No shootin' - but, a cool spot and good food and music.

I'll have to at least look into that "arster" fest, if SWMBO doesn't have plans for us especially since (as far as I know) we won't be doing our annual VA winery visiting circuit this fall.

[tq2000]

I have a feeling there will be a catch-up round in the spring. Weapons not optional.

That would be great fun - as long as it doesn't conflict w/spring gobbler season... :-)

In all seriousness - I'm really sorry that work intruded on an opportunity to meet so many SA'ers IRL - Maybe some of ya could make the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Oyster Festival on 3 Nov? No shootin' - but, a cool spot and good food and music.

mmmm, oysters. I don't see how byc and I could miss that. We are already thinking about a Spring meetup. I am thinking late March, so it should not interfere with turkey season, boat prep, or sailing.

[atoyot]

Well, I'm back on home soil (or at least grandkid soil) and can attest to having a really great time. A perfect host and exceptional hostess, cool family, and a fireworx experience to be remembered for a long time (including the humorous ending!).

Thanks again for a fun time.

[coelacanth2]

Well, I was all responsible and helped a friend and it was good.

But I'm sorry I missed this - looks like a good time.
I very much like the idea of a spring meet.

[doghouse]

the USP 45 is a good compromise. I don't have 2k to blow on a .45..

He doesn't either. No doubt the USP is nice. It is very hard to argue with the quality of the H&Ks

were I depending on it for my life? HK would be the only answer. I love their rifles more than the handguns. G3's all the way.

I heart my HK .45 USP Compact. My absolute go to. Though I will say my Sig 9mm Navy is a trusty old girl.

I am sorry I could not make it this year, but if a spring redux happens, I am there.

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

Has he handled the Mk23? It's a ginormous piece.

[tq2000]

Well, I'm back on home soil (or at least grandkid soil) and can attest to having a really great time. A perfect host and exceptional hostess, cool family, and a fireworx experience to be remembered for a long time (including the humorous ending!).

Thanks again for a fun time.

Glad you enjoyed. It was a hoot and a half seeing my daughter shoot that Tennessee rifle of yours.

[tq2000]

I am sorry I could not make it this year, but if a spring redux happens, I am there.

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

Has he handled the Mk23? It's a ginormous piece.

Not sure, just know he likes it. It would be some time before he is actually in the market for one, for now he is content with the M9. How heavy/big is the MK23?

There will definitely be a spring event, just trying to sort out the best date now. It would be so much easier if I could peer into a crystal ball and see if things thaw out by mid march or mid april. I was thinking last weekend in March, but that is Easter weekend so not the best date for this. I will post here or start a new thread once a firm date is set.

[doghouse]

I am sorry I could not make it this year, but if a spring redux happens, I am there.

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

Has he handled the Mk23? It's a ginormous piece.

Not sure, just know he likes it. It would be some time before he is actually in the market for one, for now he is content with the M9. How heavy/big is the MK23?

There will definitely be a spring event, just trying to sort out the best date now. It would be so much easier if I could peer into a crystal ball and see if things thaw out by mid march or mid april. I was thinking last weekend in March, but that is Easter weekend so not the best date for this. I will post here or start a new thread once a firm date is set.

Excellent, look forward to it.

Re: the Mk23, it's humongous. And heavy. And a couple g's. It's a beautiful work of art, as quality of a handgun as you will fined in history, but highly impractical. It was a good thought, but ended up way to big to be useful for operators. It's in between a good sub machine gun and a pistol really, so sort of resides in this nether where it's not all that good for anything. There is a reason the guys are all carrying Sig 226's with coated internals for the most part. A lot more effective. If I was the armorer, I would have picked the HK USP series, but that is another story....

[R Booth]

Fuk me but that looked like fun. I wonder if your next shoot-'em-up could coincide with that orgasmic gun for all that is Knob Creek, Kentucky? That would be worth a road trip right there. Plus, I could take over your galley and teach you fukers something about Mexican food & cerveza.....

[atoyot]

Well, I'm back on home soil (or at least grandkid soil) and can attest to having a really great time. A perfect host and exceptional hostess, cool family, and a fireworx experience to be remembered for a long time (including the humorous ending!).

Thanks again for a fun time.

Glad you enjoyed. It was a hoot and a half seeing my daughter shoot that Tennessee rifle of yours.

Well, I forgot to forget something when i left. Invent a reason to come back, and I might succeed the next time. SWMBO looks forward to meeting up, too.

[celphtaught]

Trust me, you want booth there, his personal collection would dwarf what was present at the lil round up this weekend. Guy could outfit a small militia. Sniper included (I see you 8x57, my shoulder still stings).

[tq2000]

Fuk me but that looked like fun. I wonder if your next shoot-'em-up could coincide with that orgasmic gun for all that is Knob Creek, Kentucky? That would be worth a road trip right there. Plus, I could take over your galley and teach you fukers something about Mexican food & cerveza.....

Are you talking about the Knob Creek machine gun thingy? They don't have that on the calendar yet, but it looks like they typically do that second weekend in April. Looks like a fun time, and would roughly coincide with when I was hoping to run the next one. In fact, I might make the run down there for that, looks like about a twelve hour drive from here, so definitely doable for a long weekend.

Northeast PA is the Sahara desert of good Mexican food, there is nothing here. In fact, it is pretty much the Sahara desert of any ethnic food, thank God BYC is a most excellent chef when it comes to Peruvian and Italian cuisine. We would gladly turn over the galley to your control in exchange for some tasty Mexican food.

[tq2000]

Well, I'm back on home soil (or at least grandkid soil) and can attest to having a really great time. A perfect host and exceptional hostess, cool family, and a fireworx experience to be remembered for a long time (including the humorous ending!).

Thanks again for a fun time.

Glad you enjoyed. It was a hoot and a half seeing my daughter shoot that Tennessee rifle of yours.

Well, I forgot to forget something when i left. Invent a reason to come back, and I might succeed the next time. SWMBO looks forward to meeting up, too.

Actually, you did not forget to forget. Found a vest this morning that I am sure is yours. PM me your address and I will mail it down to you. We can find another reason for you guys to come up.

[tq2000]

Trust me, you want booth there, his personal collection would dwarf what was present at the lil round up this weekend. Guy could outfit a small militia. Sniper included (I see you 8x57, my shoulder still stings).

Not sure how much of that he would want to drag across the country, but as long as his Mexican food is half as good as he says, he would be a most welcome VIP if all be brought was a pellet gun.

PS. I think what you are looking at is my Mosin Nagant in 7.62 x 54r. It does not have a terrible kick, but it was the most adept at slicing through 1/4 inch steel. I have a Mauser as well, but not in that photo.

[celphtaught]

nah nah nah, boothy's 8x57 did a number on my shoulder last spring, was also hitting steel targets out to 600+ yards though, with ammo more than twice as old as i was...

[doghouse]

You guys are pansies. Shoot a .460 Weatherby and get back to me.

[tq2000]

You guys are pansies. Shoot a .460 Weatherby and get back to me.

Heh,
Recoil energy
7.62 x 54R - 15
7x57 mauser - 15
7mm Rem Mag - 21
50 BMG - 70
460 Weatherby - 99

cite

I have the first three on that list, and I am cool with the recoil on all 3, but I can't imagine the recoil from my 7mm Mag multiplied by 5. Gotta be some serious engineering going into any rifle that shoots that round.

[kmccabe]

Oh - Kevin dear - I was just joking about using you for target practice. Honest!

and she wonders why we didn't go...

[kmccabe]

I am sorry I could not make it this year, but if a spring redux happens, I am there.

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

Has he handled the Mk23? It's a ginormous piece.

Not sure, just know he likes it. It would be some time before he is actually in the market for one, for now he is content with the M9. How heavy/big is the MK23?

There will definitely be a spring event, just trying to sort out the best date now. It would be so much easier if I could peer into a crystal ball and see if things thaw out by mid march or mid april. I was thinking last weekend in March, but that is Easter weekend so not the best date for this. I will post here or start a new thread once a firm date is set.

Excellent, look forward to it.

Re: the Mk23, it's humongous. And heavy. And a couple g's. It's a beautiful work of art, as quality of a handgun as you will fined in history, but highly impractical. It was a good thought, but ended up way to big to be useful for operators. It's in between a good sub machine gun and a pistol really, so sort of resides in this nether where it's not all that good for anything. There is a reason the guys are all carrying Sig 226's with coated internals for the most part. A lot more effective. If I was the armorer, I would have picked the HK USP series, but that is another story....

eh,,, that depends. If someone gave it to me? yes - wouldn't think twice about it. The USP series really is that good. As with most things in life, it depends right?

[tq2000]

I am sorry I could not make it this year, but if a spring redux happens, I am there.

I would second the XD 40 being a very nice pistol. My brother has one, and I do like it but I am more of a Ruger guy myself. My son hates the Ruger pistols and the XD, he really likes the Beretta M9 (well he really likes the HK MK23, but that one is a bit out of his price range). Everyone has their preferences.

Has he handled the Mk23? It's a ginormous piece.

Not sure, just know he likes it. It would be some time before he is actually in the market for one, for now he is content with the M9. How heavy/big is the MK23?

There will definitely be a spring event, just trying to sort out the best date now. It would be so much easier if I could peer into a crystal ball and see if things thaw out by mid march or mid april. I was thinking last weekend in March, but that is Easter weekend so not the best date for this. I will post here or start a new thread once a firm date is set.

Excellent, look forward to it.

Re: the Mk23, it's humongous. And heavy. And a couple g's. It's a beautiful work of art, as quality of a handgun as you will fined in history, but highly impractical. It was a good thought, but ended up way to big to be useful for operators. It's in between a good sub machine gun and a pistol really, so sort of resides in this nether where it's not all that good for anything. There is a reason the guys are all carrying Sig 226's with coated internals for the most part. A lot more effective. If I was the armorer, I would have picked the HK USP series, but that is another story....

eh,,, that depends. If someone gave it to me? yes - wouldn't think twice about it. The USP series really is that good. As with most things in life, it depends right?

Now I really gotta find a place out here that has one I can test shoot. I know the 226 Navy and M9, but have not had a chance to handle the USP yet. If it is really that good, it just might have to make my Christmas wish list.

[kmccabe]

Yea, its on the heavy side (which isn't necessarily bad in a 45..). I'm an unabashed fan boy of the HK stuff, got hooked in the 80's.

Hey found my grandfather's black powder side-by-side shotgun/rifle combo in the barn... tempting...

[tq2000]

Yea, its on the heavy side (which isn't necessarily bad in a 45..). I'm an unabashed fan boy of the HK stuff, got hooked in the 80's.

Hey found my grandfather's black powder side-by-side shotgun/rifle combo in the barn... tempting...

Heavy and big are good for me. There is a place not to far from here and right on the way back from Philly that carries HKs and also has an indoor range where they do rentals. I will have to see if they have an HK rental or trade in I could test shoot.

Edited to add:

Just saw they have one of these there in their rental inventory, full auto and all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5

Might be worth the trip over just to give that thing a spin.

[Charlie Foxtrot]

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try an M&P 9. Many of the small hands set like the M&P over the XD and the Glock. Have them put on the small backstrap.

And the M&P comes in pink.

[doghouse]

Yea, its on the heavy side (which isn't necessarily bad in a 45..). I'm an unabashed fan boy of the HK stuff, got hooked in the 80's.

Hey found my grandfather's black powder side-by-side shotgun/rifle combo in the barn... tempting...

Heavy and big are good for me. There is a place not to far from here and right on the way back from Philly that carries HKs and also has an indoor range where they do rentals. I will have to see if they have an HK rental or trade in I could test shoot.

Edited to add:

Just saw they have one of these there in their rental inventory, full auto and all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5

Might be worth the trip over just to give that thing a spin.

Trust me, you will have a good time!

[Bowgirl]

Oh - Kevin dear - I was just joking about using you for target practice. Honest!

and she wonders why we didn't go...

Sure - rather than be defended by the East Coast SAers, he chose to stay within range right here with me.

Wondering where he would have been more "out of harm's way", here or there ... then again, I'm the one who landed in Emerg by the end of this weekend, not him so ... (angelic look) Ah yes, the fearsome Bowgirl, felled by a splinter

[kmccabe]

Yea, its on the heavy side (which isn't necessarily bad in a 45..). I'm an unabashed fan boy of the HK stuff, got hooked in the 80's.

Hey found my grandfather's black powder side-by-side shotgun/rifle combo in the barn... tempting...

Heavy and big are good for me. There is a place not to far from here and right on the way back from Philly that carries HKs and also has an indoor range where they do rentals. I will have to see if they have an HK rental or trade in I could test shoot.

Edited to add:

Just saw they have one of these there in their rental inventory, full auto and all.

http://en.wikipedia....kler_&_Koch_MP5

Might be worth the trip over just to give that thing a spin.

Trust me, you will have a good time!

If they have an SD try that.

[tq2000]

Yea, its on the heavy side (which isn't necessarily bad in a 45..). I'm an unabashed fan boy of the HK stuff, got hooked in the 80's.

Hey found my grandfather's black powder side-by-side shotgun/rifle combo in the barn... tempting...

Heavy and big are good for me. There is a place not to far from here and right on the way back from Philly that carries HKs and also has an indoor range where they do rentals. I will have to see if they have an HK rental or trade in I could test shoot.

Edited to add:

Just saw they have one of these there in their rental inventory, full auto and all.

http://en.wikipedia....kler_&_Koch_MP5

Might be worth the trip over just to give that thing a spin.

Trust me, you will have a good time!

If they have an SD try that.

Never been there, but from what I gather nothing is suppressed. I imagine it has got to get real loud in there, besides the full auto, they allow rifle calibers up to 300 wsm.

[kmccabe]

Never been there, but from what I gather nothing is suppressed. I imagine it has got to get real loud in there, besides the full auto, they allow rifle calibers up to 300 wsm.

your bones are going to ache in there.

[mainsheetsister]

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try an M&P 9. Many of the small hands set like the M&P over the XD and the Glock. Have them put on the small backstrap.

And the M&P comes in pink.

Pink?!? Are you kidding me?

Don't mean to offend, but what self-respecting woman in her right mind would want a pink effing pistol? sheesh......

[Charlie Foxtrot]

ooohhh....a glock? I've always wanted to shoot a glock!

Try an M&P 9. Many of the small hands set like the M&P over the XD and the Glock. Have them put on the small backstrap.

And the M&P comes in pink.

Pink?!? Are you kidding me?

Don't mean to offend, but what self-respecting woman in her right mind would want a pink effing pistol? sheesh......

Well... most women really want sparkly, but they'll settle for pink. And you'd be surprised: my Honey-Bunch, SWMBO, aka Charlotte Foxtrot, couldn't wait to install a neon pink butt cover and lever pad on the Marlin 1894C lever action rifle she "appropriated" from me.

The S&W M&P 9 pistol is accented in pink - quite tastefully, for pink. And the pistol sales support the Susan B. Koleman foundation.

Pink M&P 9mm HT: GunsofAmerica.com

And yes, I've seen Gloria Stienham stand-ins go all girlie when they see a pink pistol or rifle.

[Mike in Seattle]

,,, house full of heavily armed people who self identify as both anarchists and sailors,,,

God Bless 'Merica

[Tom Ray]

Never been there, but from what I gather nothing is suppressed. I imagine it has got to get real loud in there, besides the full auto, they allow rifle calibers up to 300 wsm.

your bones are going to ache in there.

Per wiki

New Zealand, Norway and Finland do not regulate suppressors. In Sweden, you have to ask, but they always say yes.

In a more sane world, shooting without one would be considered impolite.