@Namvet69 said:
Are there any holes coins out there that were hit by Annie Oakley? Peace Roy
Yes... Annie Oakley counter stamped all the coins with her name she tossed in the air and shot at Wild West Shows later giving them to kids. However as they are in great demand today just like anything else many counterfeits exist.
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
Here in Mississippi, the MS Supreme Court just said a Judge could not make a rule prohibiting guns in his courthouse, which had been the norm here for the last 30 years. Judges made whatever safety rules they wanted for their courtrooms depending on the situation, and seemed like a good idea given the passion involved in some cases.
@EXOJUNKIE said:
Do coins and guns mix? YES, and a lot better than coins and politics IMO.
Anyway, not long ago a buddy and I were on the shooting range and made a friendly little bet about who could hit a penny first at 30 feet with a Beretta 9mm. Yeah I know, probably not your choice of handgun but that's our service weapon and what we were firing with that day, so there you go. @ricko 's S&W Model 29 double action 44 Magnum probably would have been a better choice, but Dirty Harry was borrowing it that day so it was unavailable. I digress....
EXOJ, I could have loaned you this 10" Bull barrel Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum wacked to 8", 2" left over barrel meat used to mill a threaded detachable brake (easier for cleaning), shaved sight's, action (hammer/trigger) diamond/polished/honed, custom thick hand fitted lockable cylinder pin, fully bead blasted, scope mount and 2x fixed EER Leupold scope, Pachmayr grips. Recoil of a .38 Special with hot loads
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
Wowzers I heard the ivory grips are more forgiving than the rubber grips? I don't shoot any of the fantasy big bores anymore as my ex Freedom Arms .454 Casull caused nerve damage in 2 fingers on my right hand. Thankfully not permanent as taking niacin daily over the coarse of 2-3 years regained full feeling.
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
@SeattleSlammer said:
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
@SeattleSlammer said:
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
@SeattleSlammer said:
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
Chicks love Cowboys!
just not old conservative miserable fat ones lol
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
@SeattleSlammer said:
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
Chicks love Cowboys!
Real ones maybe... Not guys that get dressed up and pretend to be
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
Wowzers I heard the ivory grips are more forgiving than the rubber grips? I don't shoot any of the fantasy big bores anymore as my ex Freedom Arms .454 Casull caused nerve damage in 2 fingers on my right hand. Thankfully not permanent as taking niacin daily over the coarse of 2-3 years regained full feeling.
It's a wrist breaker for sure. I've shot a lot ... and a lot of different guns and there is no forgiveness on this one. It's a novelty for sure. 686 4" 357 is my favorite revolver for control, even though a Ruger Vaquero or single six really has a good feel, and makes me feel like a cowboy, lol
Wowzers I heard the ivory grips are more forgiving than the rubber grips? I don't shoot any of the fantasy big bores anymore as my ex Freedom Arms .454 Casull caused nerve damage in 2 fingers on my right hand. Thankfully not permanent as taking niacin daily over the coarse of 2-3 years regained full feeling.
It's a wrist breaker for sure. I've shot a lot ... and a lot of different guns and there is no forgiveness on this one. It's a novelty for sure. 686 4" 357 is my favorite revolver for control, even though a Ruger Vaquero or single six really has a good feel, and makes me feel like a cowboy, lol
I bet that .500 S&W has you leaving the range feeling more like a rodeo clown than a cowboy?
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
My .44 Mag Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver is a tack driver.... and I have shot the .45-70 revolver as well... that is a handful....For EDC though, two Springfield .45 XDs do the job. Cheers, RickO
I only take it when somebody wants me to take it to the range so they can shoot it or watch me. It only took one session to figure why a box of bullets only had 12 in it, lol. You can’t shoot it 12 times!!!
Coins, guns, and cars.
Sorry if some dont like any of the above. No, not sorry. Its always a choice to NOT READ any topics YOU dont like. And not all topics need replies...no like - move on.
Coin:
@Sandman70gt said:
Coins, guns, and cars.
Sorry if some dont like any of the above. No, not sorry. Its always a choice to NOT READ any topics YOU dont like. And not all topics need replies...no like - move on.
Coin:
Somebody used to use this as their icon. I think someone did it with a drill.
@DMWJR said:
I only take it when somebody wants me to take it to the range so they can shoot it or watch me. It only took one session to figure why a box of bullets only had 12 in it, lol. You can’t shoot it 12 times!!!
A buddy of mine took it even further by having custom ultra lightweight rifles made in calibers by H&H, Rigby, and Win Mag for one day maybe hunting in Jurassic Park? Talk about getting kicked by a mule... His wife said we'd look better coming home if we'd instead went to the gym just to drop weights on our feet.
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
@blitzdude said: "Coin and guns don't mix at all. Guns are for the weak, ignorant and those obsessed with power/control. Coins are for the people.
Unfortunately, this is the type of comment that stirs up a fun thread. A Marine boot is calling many of us ignorant and weak. Apparently, all of us posting about our enjoyment with both guns and coins has not penetrated into the space between the ears. I will say this as one informed point out of three is a huge improvement. The mastery of a vocation, pursuit, or skill gives one the feeling of control and power. All the folks I have taught have felt exactly that.
@DMWJR said: "I only take it when somebody wants me to take it to the range so they can shoot it or watch me. It only took one session to figure why a box of bullets only had 12 in it, lol. You can’t shoot it 12 times!!!
Mr. big went to the range to rent a 44 Magnum to see if I wanted to purchase a Colt Anaconda. I bought a box of ammo. It is the first time in my life that I did not enjoy the entire session. I even returned twenty bullets to give to the next fool who wanted to punish themselves. I can't image the power of the real "hand cannons."
@yosclimber said:
Guns are good fun when used for sport target practice by responsible adults.
And of course they are important tools for military and police.
It's when they are used for crimes in "real life" that it gets complicated and political.
Unfortunately guns are used for both good and bad....
How true, and usually it's the bad people that are the problem.
@SeattleSlammer said:
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
What was your cowboy name? Mine was "Silver Dollar Dave". Every time I went to the first stage I'd put a Morgan Dollar on the bench.
@DMWJR said:
Somebody used to use this as their icon. I think someone did it with a drill.
Nope, my Dad used to be a pretty good shot.
I always like this one because the penny stayed almost totally flat instead of mushrooming out around the hole.
Other side:
@ricko said:
My .44 Mag Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver is a tack driver..
Agree with that. Much easier (comfortable) to shoot and more accurate than my model 29-2's. Bought mine new for $111 back in the early 70's. Still have it. Never had the "transfer bar" modification done either. The positive clicking sounds it makes when cocking it are second only to the sounds of pump shotgun.
@Sandman70gt said:
Coins, guns, and cars.
Sorry if some dont like any of the above. No, not sorry. Its always a choice to NOT READ any topics YOU dont like. And not all topics need replies...no like - move on.
Coin:
Somebody used to use this as their icon. I think someone did it with a drill.
I believe it was "MrPaseo" and he used an AR style rifle.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@CCGGG....I purchased mine new in the early '70's as well....It was my first handgun purchase when returning to the States from Portugal....Cheers, RickO
@blitzdude said:
Coin and guns don't mix at all. Guns are for the weak, ignorant and those obsessed with power / control. Coins are for the people. Semper Fi!
I'm glad I grew up playing with Tonka trucks instead of Barbie dolls...
@1Mike1 said:
Coins, guns, cars, and women! Anybody want to add to the heap?
Add gambling. But my "preferred order" is different.
I know some coin collectors who are also knife collectors.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@1Mike1 said:
Coins, guns, cars, and women! Anybody want to add to the heap?
Add gambling. But my "preferred order" is different.
I know some coin collectors who are also knife collectors.
I know two coin collectors who also collect Barbie Dolls. Both are female. One hated guns - at first. Just as we read above, she thought men who liked guns and expensive cars were weak and had a "manhood" problem. We all need to suffer these folks until they become less ignorant.
BTW, I've read that it is common for folks to reflect there own inadequacies by what they project on to others.
Always interested in sharp shooting but never able to hit a coin in mid air of course. So this Ike was secured to a board and shot with .220 Swift at 30 or 40 feet. Don't let the kids try this at home ! This coin was over dipped and ruined so nothing was lost. Coin might still be worth melt ?
Count me as another "gun guy" and coin collector. Though I'm just getting back into coin collecting after many decades away from it. And I'm way overdue to hit the range! Funny thing is as I've recently joined some coin forums, I think I was almost immediately banned on one forum because I mentioned I liked firearms in my profile. I hadn't really posted anything else, so can only assume that was the reason, lol.
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Yes... Annie Oakley counter stamped all the coins with her name she tossed in the air and shot at Wild West Shows later giving them to kids. However as they are in great demand today just like anything else many counterfeits exist.
Starting in Jul of 2019 here in CA you’ll need a permit just to buy ammo......
Take it easy Folks, I don’t want to be responsible
There are other two somewhere. You might want to hunt them down....
huh?
$50 for a 4 year permit, “assault weapons” must be registered by the end of this month. What can I say it’s CA.
Holy smokes, I would have to move. What about reloading or components? Need a permit for that too?
Oops forgot a coin....
Here in Mississippi, the MS Supreme Court just said a Judge could not make a rule prohibiting guns in his courthouse, which had been the norm here for the last 30 years. Judges made whatever safety rules they wanted for their courtrooms depending on the situation, and seemed like a good idea given the passion involved in some cases.
Coin and guns don't mix at all. Guns are for the weak, ignorant and those obsessed with power / control. Coins are for the people. Semper Fi!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Awesome posts...Morgan Dollars and Colt SAA's belong together...my fun...
CC
EXOJ, I could have loaned you this 10" Bull barrel Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum wacked to 8", 2" left over barrel meat used to mill a threaded detachable brake (easier for cleaning), shaved sight's, action (hammer/trigger) diamond/polished/honed, custom thick hand fitted lockable cylinder pin, fully bead blasted, scope mount and 2x fixed EER Leupold scope, Pachmayr grips. Recoil of a .38 Special with hot loads
The Magnum Research BFR .45-70 would be fun for shooting Ike dollars
@Broadstruck I have a BFR in .500 S&W
Wowzers I heard the ivory grips are more forgiving than the rubber grips? I don't shoot any of the fantasy big bores anymore as my ex Freedom Arms .454 Casull caused nerve damage in 2 fingers on my right hand. Thankfully not permanent as taking niacin daily over the coarse of 2-3 years regained full feeling.
How about a coach length double barrel break-action 12 gauge? Packs a punch.
I have one of those too as it was a requirement for the 3 gun course in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions... Another majorly nerdy part of my life I was heavily involved in nearly 2 decades ago I'll never share with any woman I'm dating unless at gun point
Chicks love Cowboys!
just not old conservative miserable fat ones lol
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Real ones maybe... Not guys that get dressed up and pretend to be
It's a wrist breaker for sure. I've shot a lot ... and a lot of different guns and there is no forgiveness on this one. It's a novelty for sure. 686 4" 357 is my favorite revolver for control, even though a Ruger Vaquero or single six really has a good feel, and makes me feel like a cowboy, lol
I bet that .500 S&W has you leaving the range feeling more like a rodeo clown than a cowboy?
My .44 Mag Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver is a tack driver.... and I have shot the .45-70 revolver as well... that is a handful....For EDC though, two Springfield .45 XDs do the job. Cheers, RickO
I only take it when somebody wants me to take it to the range so they can shoot it or watch me. It only took one session to figure why a box of bullets only had 12 in it, lol. You can’t shoot it 12 times!!!
If you're ever in the area in June
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Coins, guns, and cars.
Sorry if some dont like any of the above. No, not sorry. Its always a choice to NOT READ any topics YOU dont like. And not all topics need replies...no like - move on.
Coin:
Bst transactions with: dimeman, oih82w8, mercurydimeguy, dunerlaw, Lakesammman, 2ltdjorn, MattTheRiley, dpvilla, drddm, CommemKing, Relaxn, Yorkshireman, Cucamongacoin, jtlee321, greencopper, coin22lover, coinfolio, lindedad, spummybum, Leeroybrown, flackthat, BryceM, Surfinxhi, VanHalen, astrorat, robkool, Wingsrule, PennyGuy, al410, Ilikecolor, Southcounty, Namvet69, Commemdude, oreville, Leebone, Rob41281, clarkbar04, cactusjack55, Collectorcoins, sniocsu, coin finder
Coins, guns, cars, and women! Anybody want to add to the heap?
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Somebody used to use this as their icon. I think someone did it with a drill.
A buddy of mine took it even further by having custom ultra lightweight rifles made in calibers by H&H, Rigby, and Win Mag for one day maybe hunting in Jurassic Park? Talk about getting kicked by a mule... His wife said we'd look better coming home if we'd instead went to the gym just to drop weights on our feet.
@blitzdude said: "Coin and guns don't mix at all. Guns are for the weak, ignorant and those obsessed with power/control. Coins are for the people.
Unfortunately, this is the type of comment that stirs up a fun thread. A Marine boot is calling many of us ignorant and weak. Apparently, all of us posting about our enjoyment with both guns and coins has not penetrated into the space between the ears. I will say this as one informed point out of three is a huge improvement. The mastery of a vocation, pursuit, or skill gives one the feeling of control and power. All the folks I have taught have felt exactly that.
@DMWJR said: "I only take it when somebody wants me to take it to the range so they can shoot it or watch me. It only took one session to figure why a box of bullets only had 12 in it, lol. You can’t shoot it 12 times!!!
Mr. big went to the range to rent a 44 Magnum to see if I wanted to purchase a Colt Anaconda. I bought a box of ammo. It is the first time in my life that I did not enjoy the entire session. I even returned twenty bullets to give to the next fool who wanted to punish themselves. I can't image the power of the real "hand cannons."
How true, and usually it's the bad people that are the problem.
What was your cowboy name? Mine was "Silver Dollar Dave". Every time I went to the first stage I'd put a Morgan Dollar on the bench.
The coin went very well with the gun.
Nope, my Dad used to be a pretty good shot.
I always like this one because the penny stayed almost totally flat instead of mushrooming out around the hole.
Other side:
Bst transactions with: dimeman, oih82w8, mercurydimeguy, dunerlaw, Lakesammman, 2ltdjorn, MattTheRiley, dpvilla, drddm, CommemKing, Relaxn, Yorkshireman, Cucamongacoin, jtlee321, greencopper, coin22lover, coinfolio, lindedad, spummybum, Leeroybrown, flackthat, BryceM, Surfinxhi, VanHalen, astrorat, robkool, Wingsrule, PennyGuy, al410, Ilikecolor, Southcounty, Namvet69, Commemdude, oreville, Leebone, Rob41281, clarkbar04, cactusjack55, Collectorcoins, sniocsu, coin finder
Agree with that. Much easier (comfortable) to shoot and more accurate than my model 29-2's. Bought mine new for $111 back in the early 70's. Still have it. Never had the "transfer bar" modification done either. The positive clicking sounds it makes when cocking it are second only to the sounds of pump shotgun.
I believe it was "MrPaseo" and he used an AR style rifle.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@CCGGG....I purchased mine new in the early '70's as well....It was my first handgun purchase when returning to the States from Portugal....Cheers, RickO
Add gambling. But my "preferred order" is different.
I'm glad I grew up playing with Tonka trucks instead of Barbie dolls...
I know some coin collectors who are also knife collectors.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I know two coin collectors who also collect Barbie Dolls. Both are female. One hated guns - at first. Just as we read above, she thought men who liked guns and expensive cars were weak and had a "manhood" problem. We all need to suffer these folks until they become less ignorant.
BTW, I've read that it is common for folks to reflect there own inadequacies by what they project on to others.
@Insider2 ...You make an excellent point that I have seen confirmed in real life on many occasions. Cheers, RickO
Always interested in sharp shooting but never able to hit a coin in mid air of course. So this Ike was secured to a board and shot with .220 Swift at 30 or 40 feet. Don't let the kids try this at home ! This coin was over dipped and ruined so nothing was lost. Coin might still be worth melt ?
Really not hard to hit a coin in mid air if you use a 12ga with number 9 shot at ~20 to ~30 yards.
Gosh, I remember when I started a thread with these and it got poofed very quickly.
post mint damage
We have some good shooters here!! My hand gun of choice is the model 20 glock in 10mm.
Great thread.
Count me as another "gun guy" and coin collector. Though I'm just getting back into coin collecting after many decades away from it. And I'm way overdue to hit the range! Funny thing is as I've recently joined some coin forums, I think I was almost immediately banned on one forum because I mentioned I liked firearms in my profile. I hadn't really posted anything else, so can only assume that was the reason, lol.
You are a better man than I am. I've missed lots of clays using a shotgun and they are (?%?) much bigger.