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  1. HarryB

    Beretta 71, Finally!

    Some years ago I got to shoot a Beretta 70 and loved it. Alas he wouldn't part with it. For years I have looked for a good specimen. I looked at the surplus guns with the fake suppressors and they all looked the worst for wear. One popped up on my radar and my credit card popped out of my...
  2. HarryB

    Another Flattop followed me home

    Lucked into an Anniversary 44 Flattop Blackhawk last week and thought I my (small) Ruger SA collection was complete. Then I spotted this beauty! I love the look of the shorter barrel, and have been wanting a 45ACP for sometime. Don't have anything else in 45LC. I think I'm done now and I may...
  3. HarryB

    New Model Flattop 44M

    I've been looking for a Super Blackhawk in 44 on the used market since the new prices have greatly increased. Found one online, looked good, so I made the purchase. I wasn't paying attention to details. Upon arrival I thought I was confused. She was marked New Model Blackhawk 44 Magnum, not...
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    Kibler Kit Questions

    Not wishing to hijack either of the two beautiful thread going on here, but wow, what beautiful rifles! It seems like the Pedersoli and Lyman rifles are in short supply and the other builders are well north of 2 grand. The Kibler kits definitely have my attention. How much specialized work...
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    Legality of buying/selling braced firearms

    Curious. I’m looking through for sale ads and I see braced pistols for sale. Would a transaction with the braces attached/included/nearby be a big illegal mess right now? I’m not in the market, but although it might be a setup as well. Thoughts?
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    Langdon LTT Compact

    Santa put some pressure on his elves I guess because the 4-6 weeks wait was only two! I felt I deserved something nice for a change anso I ordered a Langdon Compact during their Black Friday sale. Besides the trigger upgrades, I also did the full NP3 upgrade as well. That trigger is amazing...
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    Prussian Pallasch

    Here's something different, a Prussian Pallasch issued to to heavy cavalry in the 1800s. This is actually a French Klingenthal blade created in June of 1811. During the Franco Prussian war the Prussian army captured and issued these weapons into service. It is interesting to think of its earlier...
  8. HarryB

    My Second Single Action

    Thanks Dad! My dad just gifted me a Blackhawk Convertible he picked up a few years back. Its a 357/9mm in nice shape. Dates to 1972. Dad sent to Ruger for the transfer bar but Ruger refused because the barrel had been Magnaported. Thats fine with me because she has a nice trigger. Just going...
  9. HarryB

    Desperately Seeking Leather

    Sorry dudes, not a provocative personal ad, rather a call for help. I recently picked up a nice Ruger Vaquero birdshead in 44 magnum but I don't have a way to carry her. I am going to place an order from El Paso Saddlery for a nice Threepersons rig but I want something for the months I'll be...
  10. HarryB

    First Single Action

    Was looking for a Blackhawk for fun and countryside carry but was offered this beauty in a trade. Loved how good the grip felt. Actually I was surprised how much I liked the grip. In search of ammo, both magnums and specials. I'll also be reloading for the first time as well. The trader is...
  11. HarryB

    Arizona--Who's Posting No Guns?

    Now that the law allowing guns into businesses that serve alcohol, what establishments have you noticed posting "No Guns" or have no posting. Looking primarily at Phoenix, but statewide is interesting too.
  12. HarryB

    Harold Fish Gets New Trial Finally!

    http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/30/20090630selfdefense30-ON.html Retrial ordered in fatal shooting of hiker by Michael Kiefer - Jun. 30, 2009 03:08 PM The Arizona Republic The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday threw out a murder conviction of a hiker who claimed...
  13. HarryB

    SD Home Invasion Shoot in Mesa AZ, but...

    http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2009/06/18/20090618abrk-mesakilling18.html 1 slain, 1 wounded in suspected Mesa home invasion by Jessica Andrews - Jun. 18, 2009 08:21 AM The Arizona Republic One man is dead and one hospitalized after they broke into a Mesa home and were...
  14. HarryB

    Senior fires at police during raid and lives!

    http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=81031 December 22, 2006 Family seeks justice for botched police raid By Nick Martin Tribune Sonia Celaya stared at the ground, her hands smudged with black, her face hard. The Phoenix house her parents lived in for 35 years stood behind...
  15. HarryB

    Odd seizure in AZ serial killer investigation

    Emphasis is quoted article is mine. My question is what would happen if you told the police to go to blazes if they wanted your guns, much less to enter your dwelling under these circumstances? http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=71034 August 4, 2006 Apartment complex...
  16. HarryB

    Ridiculous Conviction--AZ Dog Walker Shooter

    To continue the thread updated here: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=117022 http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/print.php?referer=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0615hikershooting-ON.html Man convicted in killing of hiker Peter Corbett The Arizona Republic...
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    Shot ends hostage situation in AZ

    http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0424hostage0424.html Police kill man, free hostage Elias C. Arnold The Arizona Republic Apr. 24, 2006 12:00 AM A man died and his hostage was injured early Sunday morning when police shot and killed him after he led them on a chase across the...
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    AZ CCW thwarts robbery

    http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/print.php?referer=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1207PHXvideo.html Armed girl wounded in botched heist at video store Lindsey Collom The Arizona Republic Dec. 7, 2005 12:00 AM A 16-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot...
  19. HarryB

    America West--Thumbs Up

    Traveled from Phoenix to Houston this morning. First time I had traveled with a firearm. I checked in at the counter and declared the firearm. The clerk didn't miss a beat and asked to show unloaded. She then gave me the orange tag to sign put it inside the case. She then escorted me to the...
  20. HarryB

    Need help with SW1911

    Picked up a SW 1911 at the Crossroads show yesterday. The box /ser # indicate it is a sku 108282 but some changes have been made. All of the controls are stainless and a magchute has been added. The barrel hood, slide to frame fit, and bushing fit a rock solid. The trigger is perfect. The...
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