Recent content by flhtom1948

So, i bought a Ruger Model 77 in .220 Swift Cal., excited at the probability the "highest velocity" round in the world (4,000 fps) would be accurate. None of the factory ammo gave me better than 6" groups: sold it. Pshaw! Lever action guns are the same for me -hate 'em! Had a Rem. pump action...

anything Spanish; Star 9mm. Anything Chinese. Anything plastic (Glocks). I will never buy that /Barret Lite 50 w/10 rd box magazine that i have always lusted after (kinda like that 57 chevy i always wanted). Oh well:p or Bill Jordan's .357 (just kidding)

I really like the sewing, the strong-looking leather -what quality. That alone would be reason enough to make your own! Congrats!! The color and shine on those grips is eye-catching, too

here is a good folding saw for the budget minded: http://shop.vtarmynavy.com/folding-camping-saw-p14226.aspx

For EDC, emergency, or hunter/survival use, the Farson Tool is very interesting: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/07/07/fremont-knives-farson-survival-tool/ also, see demo: http://youtu.be/6FzvWYZ7mw0

glass, tile, rock, concrete and esp. PVC pipe can be cut with a carbide tile blade; you can just buy the blade, and hold it in your hand, for fast cutting of pvc pipe and fiberglass. See demo: http://youtu.be/rmxn-nPNhY8

Greetings Hello -I'm retired, living by the beach in Mexico, close to San Diego. I'm interested in learning about black powder pistols and long guns. I used to like building up surplus ww2 guns, and built an M1 Garand, an M1 carbine(folding stock), and a couple 45ACP pistols from parts. I...