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Post by redcanoe on Jan 10, 2018 23:21:45 GMT -5
Beautiful! The OM Bisley has always been my favorite configuration, and I really like the graceful profile of the 5.5" barrel with a long ejector housing. It's also nice to be able to throw your empties clear of the cylinder instead of trying to pluck them out when you have gloves on!
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Post by redcanoe on Jan 3, 2018 0:37:01 GMT -5
-20F on a couple occasions. Our Boy Scout Council ran a great winter camping program every year. The program was geared toward teaching the basics of camping and being comfortable outside in the winter rather than strictly "survival," but it provided a gateway for myself and others to develop the skills needed for more adventuresome undertakings. My Dad and I both became instructors and it continued to be one of our yearly bonding events, even after I went off to college and moved away for work. One of the things we taught each year, snow accumulation permitting, was the construction of show shelters called quinzees. We'd split into groups of our 4 and shovel snow until we had a pile about 7 feet high and 12 feet in diameter. After sitting for a few hours, the weight of the snow knit the crystals together enough to allow the inside of the pile to be dug out to create an insulated cave big enough for the 4 people to sleep in. The walls of the quinzee were about a foot thick, which provided enough insulation to allow the interior to be 20-30 degrees warmer than outside, block most of the sunlight, and completely muffle any sound that was made inside. After settling overnight, they became strong enough to support 6-8 adults standing on top. One year, I decided to experiment using an old bearskin rug as a supplement to my Thermarest pad and sleeping bag. The hide and felt backing provided a nice bit of additional insulation, but it's most redeeming quality was the entertainment value. In order to enter a quinzee, one needs to get down on all fours and crawl in through a dark opening, and it usually takes a few seconds for one's eyes to adjust to the dim interior. After the eyes have adjusted, it takes a few additional seconds for the brain to register the two beady eyes, snarling mouth and mass of black fur less than two feet from their face. The physical reactions were unfailingly spectacular, but the snow tended to muffle the shrieks to an unsatisfactory degree. The coldest stretch of camping I did was 4 days on the north side of the Brooks Range for a March caribou hunt. Three of us pulled off the Dalton Highway, loading our gear onto sleds and skied the requisite 5 miles off the road before setting up camp and beginning to hunt. Nighttime temps were about 20 below, and the warmest temps we encountered were 5 degrees on a south-facing slope one afternoon. My friends each killed a caribou and we enjoyed every minute of it.
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Post by redcanoe on Dec 24, 2017 13:48:23 GMT -5
Mr. Garza, I sent you a PM.
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Post by redcanoe on Nov 26, 2017 23:17:14 GMT -5
Newest caretaker of this sixgun here. This will be my 2nd second-hand custom, which seems to be the most economical way to gain some experience with higher-end guns before signing on for my first full build. Looking at pictures of all these exquisite guns is enjoyable but there's no substitute for holding and shooting to see how you get along. (Love the look of my K-38 Target Masterpiece but can't get it to settle into my hand yet...) I have high hopes for this one despite the imperfect cosmetics.
One more gun that failed to escape the gravitational influence of this forum...
Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Sept 21, 2017 19:16:55 GMT -5
PM sent regarding the barrel.
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Post by redcanoe on Jul 24, 2017 10:45:58 GMT -5
I've got a set walnut grips that I picked up for my anniversary 44 that I'll send to you to try out. They are wider than the original grips and made it more comfortable to shoot, but I never really got comfortable with the XR3 grip frame until I started shooting reduced loads in the 1100-1200 fps range. The gun moved along a few years ago and they're just sitting in a box. Shoot me a PM with your contact info and address if you're interested.
Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Jan 4, 2012 0:16:22 GMT -5
To bad you don't have a OM Super. I have a pair of Sack's elk antler grips that I could be persuaded to help a brother out with for a nominal price (this is not an advertisement - not really looking to sale). I also can't recommend Grashorn enough as well. I have several of his elk and a pair of horn grips that are nothing short of gorgeous to my eyes. Those horn grips are stunning! I really like the smooth elk as well, and will be contacting Mr. Grashorn tomorrow for some more information. Thanks for offering to deal on the Super grips, but I don't have any guns that they would fit. Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Jan 3, 2012 13:29:08 GMT -5
How about a set of true Mother of Pearl? This set is for the flat top XR3 gripframe. Not quite my cup of tea, but thank you for the suggestion. Yeow! Whack him JT! That is a nice looking FT 44. You see the sheep horn that Cary C recently posted pictures of? Don't know anything about his pricing on those.. The examples of sheep horn grips by Chapman, Grashorn and Fishpaw that I've seen here have caused heart palpitations and publicly inappropriate fits of salivation, but I assumed that they would be much more expensive than their wood and elk grips given the availability of the material. Sounds like I need to end the speculation and contact them. Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Jan 2, 2012 22:12:02 GMT -5
I'm in the market for a new set of grips for my .44. I've been swapping the factory grip panels between my .357 and .44 for the last year and decided it's finally time to stop the silliness and pick up a new set. I've been looking for a set of original varnished walnut grips, but think I might also like custom elk/stag with black eagles. Given a budget of $150, are there any other options that I should consider? Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Jun 21, 2011 10:50:31 GMT -5
Please count me in. Thanks!
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Post by redcanoe on Apr 12, 2011 22:24:28 GMT -5
Price reduced to $90 and I'll cover shipping.
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Post by redcanoe on Mar 27, 2011 13:57:09 GMT -5
Simply Rugged Lawrence #120 holster for a 6.5" 44 blackhawk, Real Man's Belt size 40 and an ammo pouch for sale. The gun I bought it for has moved down the road and I am looking to fund other projects. Asking $100 for all three. Thanks for looking! Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Feb 12, 2011 22:17:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments!
I don't have any intention of getting rid of the grips, just putting them into the shooting cabinet and using a more traditional set. Too unique to part with right now.
Will add a nice Flatgate to this set someday...
The background in the photos is a Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. It's my deer hunting coat in November and my everyday coat for the rest of the winter. Hard to find a more stylish and satisfying jacket.
Kevin
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Post by redcanoe on Feb 2, 2011 12:37:22 GMT -5
Been following this board for quite awhile figured it was time to join in. About a year ago, I traded a Browning A-bolt for this 1960 .357 Blackhawk. I definitely got the better end of that deal, and it has provided many hours of shooting enjoyment. I've lusted after an OM 44 Flattop for several years now but never found one locally. This past week, I spotted one for sale at Cabelas that looked a little different from the others I had seen before. Despite the custom grips and 7 1/2" barrel, I'm convinced that I could eventually learn to tolerate it. ;D The grips are comfortable, but I'm thinking that they need to be replaced with a set of originals one of these days. Kevin
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