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  1. Orion Jim

    ONE .22 Auto

    Hi-Standard Sport King. Fun little .22….reasonably accurate, extremely reliable.
  2. Orion Jim

    Your Favorite Ruger & Why

    We’ve all had one of those Rust revolvers at one time or another ;-)
  3. Orion Jim

    What was your first centerfire handgun?

    I’ve had a carry permit since I was 21. My first purchase was a Colt Cobra .38 snubbie from 1954. It has been my daily carry for 45 years so far.
  4. Orion Jim

    Getting to the spot in the morning: methodology.

    I’ve always tried to remain as quiet as conditions dictate while moving at a steady pace. I try to be on stand, whether I’m in a tree stand or on the ground, one hour before legal shooting time. I only employ lighting when necessary and turn it off ASAP. I have spooked deer while working my way...
  5. Orion Jim

    Colt Nickel Python restoration

    I used Flitz on a nickel plated revolver recently and the results were beyond my expectations. Zero evidence of harm to the plating.
  6. Orion Jim

    Model 70 I’m stumped

    I feel the same about light wood but this particular rifle is extraordinarily pretty. It would be an honor to own this example.
  7. Orion Jim

    Handgun purchased in Chicago Same Day as St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    That’s a beauty with box and papers. The Police Positive is my all time favorite.
  8. Orion Jim

    How have hunting rifles changed as you've gotten older?

    I have to agree. They’ve mastered the science but the art is lacking. I have nothing but respect for how they perform but they are not contenders in the aesthetics competition.
  9. Orion Jim

    Model 19-3 with issues

    Gave my buddy back his 19-3. The results were amazing cosmetically and a thorough cleaning and oiling did wonders for the action. I bought him a pistol sock to properly store it. I know he doesn’t have a proper gun safe so I offered to clean it once a year…..it will make me feel better knowing...
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    How have hunting rifles changed as you've gotten older?

    “Back in the day” it was common knowledge that if your stock had white diamond shaped inlays you were a rifleman of uncommon discretion and distinction…….
  11. Orion Jim

    Rifle Cartridge You Love for No Real Reason

    8mm Mauser, the only reason is because I needed a deer rifle back in the early seventies and I had little cash. I went to a small gun shop in town and asked what they had for cheap. The owner pointed at a wooden barrel in the back of the shop and said I could take my pick for $35.00. I chose the...
  12. Orion Jim

    Model 19-3 with issues

    That’s a novel way to put it, very amusing. He will get it back next week in a silicone pistol sock I bought for him. Hope he learns by his misdeeds.
  13. Orion Jim

    ☆Colt Pistol Picture Thread☆

    My Cobra is s/n 264107LW from 1954, to the best of my knowledge.
  14. Orion Jim

    ☆Colt Pistol Picture Thread☆

    I noticed the difference in the barrel markings and the placement of the Rampant Colt on your Cobra. Would you share the year of manufacture? Just curious. BTW I use mine as my main carry also. Perfect for this application in my opinion.
  15. Orion Jim

    Model 19-3 with issues

    Progress report. Not done yet but looking pretty good. Flitz is doing the trick. Very light applications are yielding great results with no apparent harm.
  16. Orion Jim

    ☆Colt Pistol Picture Thread☆

    I only have two Colts, a Single Action Army .45LC from 1956 and a Cobra .38 Spec. from 1954.
  17. Orion Jim

    .32 S&W Long

    I’ve got this old Hand Ejector snubbie in .32 Long. It is a pleasure to shoot and I’d be interested in a kit gun in this caliber also. My kit gun is in .22 mag.. Always loved the way a kit gun fits my hand.
  18. Orion Jim

    Model 19-3 with issues

    That was the first thing I tried, did nothing. I tried an inconspicuous spot on the underside of the trigger guard with some Flitz and that seems promising. I’ll wait a few days to ensure it has no latent effects before I proceed. It isn’t as simple as an old layer of grease or oil. The nickel...
  19. 00DD2EC9-5752-4241-A518-DB3A8B1A558B

    00DD2EC9-5752-4241-A518-DB3A8B1A558B

    Winchester Model 21
  20. 09A34E18-8B0F-488E-9CAB-DE2D394C3BAE

    09A34E18-8B0F-488E-9CAB-DE2D394C3BAE

    Winchester Model 1892 and 1894
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