Joe Vs The Crossbow Part I
It is the seventh day of engagement with that accursed squirrel, the battle rages on through this bitter winter. Clearing so many traps of bait, while eluding capture has rendered him quite rotund, but not in the least bit lethargic. Each morning he taunts me at my approach to the […] [Read More]
Making Ruger's SR 1911 Standard, Super Part III
The basis for this continuing Ruger SR 1911 project is strictly an opportunity to work with a firearm of personal interest. Work on the prior two 45 Super installments led to spending some time with spring combinations, with the hope a more balanced configuration could be found… an exercise in […] [Read More]
Making Ruger's SR 1911 Standard, Super Part II
Working on Saturday is relaxing. There are no interruptions, no distractions and I can listen to the music of my generation while I work. A couple of contemplative realizations; an online personality test concluded that my emotional age is twenty nine and playing Joni Mitchell’s “California” with the shop windows […] [Read More]
Making Ruger's SR 1911 Standard, Super Part I
Creation of the Ruger SR1911 product line was quite an accomplishment. In a market not lacking in competition, Ruger jumped in with a quality, traditional anchor product and then, over a period of six years, let the line evolve into a comprehensive offering. Full length, Commander length, standard weight stainless […] [Read More]
Thompson/Center's Strike Muzzleloader Part II
Winds were gusting to 25 knots, temps dropped to single digits, ice covered snow as far as the eyes could see. Today was definitely a long johns, break out the forced air heaters and warm up the chronograph batteries kind of range day. Very little was required to prep the […] [Read More]
Thompson/Center's Strike Muzzleloader Part I
There is something about shooting a muzzleloader that is very gratifying. Maybe it is having more to do with the ballistic outcome… like handloading and shooting a favorite rifle. OK, maybe part of it is the smoke and bluster of Pyrodex, the sharp recoil and booming report of a 50 […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center M629 Stealth Hunter Part II
Yesterday, while inside and working on handloads, rounding up factory ammo and planning a shooting schedule, the sun was shinning and the outside temperatures was 50°F. Today, when the Stealth Hunter was laid on the bench, the ambient temperature was 11°F and falling with heavy snow soon to follow. Point? […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's Performance Center M629 Stealth Hunter Part I
It seems enthusiasts have achieved a state of equilibrium when it comes to auto loaders and revolver; they each serve a purpose and they each have their applications and there is some degree of overlap.Subsequently, I will no longer compare high capacity auto loaders to buying an automobile with a […] [Read More]
Ruger's Precision Rimfire Part II
The weather warmed a bit, making working outdoors and getting around a bit easier… or at least I didn’t get stuck in the snow down range and my wife didn’t have to throw me a line and pull me out with the tractor. On that note… A scope was mounted […] [Read More]
Ruger's Precision Rimfire Part I
It’s Saturday, the day after a blizzard and the day before scheduled comprehensive roof clearing. The area temperature is -9°F with a wind chill of… Who am I kidding? It doesn’t really matter because I am not going outside. I’m having a lazy guy day; writing, while watching TV… “Manhunt […] [Read More]