my profile |
register |
faq |
search upload photo | donate | calendar |
11-15-2012, 11:39 AM | #61 |
User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Marco Island, Florida
Posts: 4,867
Thanks: 1,685
Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts
|
.22 Long and Long Rifle is the most varied load out there. Every .22 rifle or pistol I purchase goes through a rigorous shooting session with at least ten different loads since accuracy and feeding reliability is so varied. Once I find the best accuracy/reliability load, I often mark this on the gun or its case so I remember what it likes best.
Last edited by alanint; 11-16-2012 at 05:46 AM. |
11-15-2012, 11:27 PM | #62 |
User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 459
Thanks: 774
Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts
|
All this talk about Browning and the .25 ACP reminded me of something.
Here is another souvenir from digging thru family stuff. It was hidden in the pocket of a old shoulder bag I was about to throw away. It sure pays to check out all the pockets! A Browning Baby from 1958. Pristine condition. Took it to the range other day. Worked flawlessly. The only problem is the cost of .25 ACP ammo! Bob
__________________
"I think,therefore I own guns" |
11-16-2012, 02:25 PM | #63 |
User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas
Posts: 937
Thanks: 429
Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts
|
fine looking peice
__________________
In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God |
The following member says Thank You to padredan for your post: |
12-08-2012, 10:34 PM | #64 |
User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 473
Thanks: 369
Thanked 255 Times in 111 Posts
|
Finally visited the inner reaches of the safe and found my little .25.
Sadly it was "personalized" at some point. The grips are repro. That "crack" is really a molding imperfection. I have one good original grip. I got this from a friend as partial repayment for a loan. It functions fine and shoots well. Can anyone give an idea of when this was made? |
12-09-2012, 08:43 AM | #65 |
User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: US
Posts: 3,843
Thanks: 132
Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts
|
|
The following member says Thank You to alvin for your post: |
12-09-2012, 11:07 AM | #66 |
User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 1,231
Thanks: 115
Thanked 704 Times in 366 Posts
|
I would narrow it down to 1912-1913
__________________
Laugh hard and often. Gary |
12-09-2012, 11:12 AM | #67 |
User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 473
Thanks: 369
Thanked 255 Times in 111 Posts
|
|
12-09-2012, 02:11 PM | #68 |
Lifer
Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 435
Thanks: 649
Thanked 490 Times in 216 Posts
|
Guys,
I don't want to highjack this thread but here is something that is somewhat relevant. (and pretty) My wife collects pretties as I search the world for war guns. Well, she is out Christmas shopping and I was doing a little work on the collection when her "pretties" caught my eye. So I took a quick picture. Excuse the lousy composition and photography. 1. A Model 1908 Colt, Vest Pocket, .25ACP, circa 1920, Mother of Pearl Stocks 2. A FN Model 1905, Second Variation Vest Pocket, heavily engraved, .25ACP, Mother of Pearl stocks 3. A Star, cal .22 LR, engraved with plastic factory stocks 4. A S&W Chief's Model, .38 Spl, factory engraved, ivory grips and inscribed around the cylinder: "Fear no man, no matter what his size, just call on me, I'll equalize. Enjoy! John |
The following member says Thank You to guns3545 for your post: |
12-09-2012, 02:39 PM | #69 |
User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 1,231
Thanks: 115
Thanked 704 Times in 366 Posts
|
Very nice, she has good taste in BBQ guns.
__________________
Laugh hard and often. Gary |
|
|