tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79380742024-03-17T19:22:16.438-04:00Blog O'StuffDave Markowitz's Blog O'Stuff about computing, shooting, RKBA, and whatever else I feel like ranting about.Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comBlogger1874125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-53752513892161754982024-03-17T19:21:00.000-04:002024-03-17T19:21:22.037-04:00Got Some Range Time in Today<p>We had another beautiful Spring day here in southeast Pennsylvania. I got together with a friend and we did some shooting on his property. </p><p>One of the guns I brought was my High Standard Sentinel .22 LR revolver, about which I've written here before (check the tags on the right).</p><p>Last June, I replaced the original square butt grip with a round butt grip.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2c_xBsoIQiYl-iDewVH-ah_ox4xMCIAfHZ073XaAbSOgWAtzaj7x5DRWZYo11gAO5qboQh5Y0KuVIpiN-MUUxDcl9-0ODDVooWQiKjzfCvoB3s9Sn93kJejYH9I3F2GH0UxAiRg7mkhmoBn4TCCgYmkoLnOdwCeLJowCVaO_YLEOrSBUJFBaf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="613" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2c_xBsoIQiYl-iDewVH-ah_ox4xMCIAfHZ073XaAbSOgWAtzaj7x5DRWZYo11gAO5qboQh5Y0KuVIpiN-MUUxDcl9-0ODDVooWQiKjzfCvoB3s9Sn93kJejYH9I3F2GH0UxAiRg7mkhmoBn4TCCgYmkoLnOdwCeLJowCVaO_YLEOrSBUJFBaf=w400-h395" width="400" /></a></div><br />This was the first time shooting the gun with the round butt. It works for me and will make the gun more concealable should I need to do so.<p></p><p>The ammo I fired through it today was a box of CCI Stingers. I found that they shoot closer to point of aim in this gun than ammo with heavier bullets, so that's what I've settled on for feeding it. I do want to try some Federal Punch and while I think I have a box I couldn't find it.</p><p>One thing we noticed today since we fired most of the ammo double action is that the grooved trigger really sucked for DA shooting, especially on the edges. After I got home and cleaned it, I removed the grip and held the piece in a vise, then used some 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, and then a round stone to dull the serrations. This should make it better for DA practice sessions. </p><p>Last week I bought a World War Supply canvas M3 Tanker Holster, which is based on the USGI WW2 leather holster for the S&W Victory Model and Colt Commando .38 Special revolvers. The High Standard Sentinel is a little smaller than a S&W K-Frame and fits nicely into this holster.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYNSzrTvCN4RuLfvXQ8XFKxsgXRwSJ5trH7v5jaPQCUkRGUCE_q2b_9H2yWJAE0Sz9bNdmQYQTVLvujZaDeOXEiyaE4dmw3bZcSveQt8sL9cI_347Z7YbA2bxpwRPyG-tJtOyfrt8U7QWMHUQKDOokkFebP_RRTHYoEBIGbaSIoBSIx7msjihk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="705" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYNSzrTvCN4RuLfvXQ8XFKxsgXRwSJ5trH7v5jaPQCUkRGUCE_q2b_9H2yWJAE0Sz9bNdmQYQTVLvujZaDeOXEiyaE4dmw3bZcSveQt8sL9cI_347Z7YbA2bxpwRPyG-tJtOyfrt8U7QWMHUQKDOokkFebP_RRTHYoEBIGbaSIoBSIx7msjihk=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>With its alloy frame the Sentinel weighs only around 20 oz. so it's nice to carry. It would make a nice gun for the woods. In the past two years since I bought the revolver I've fired hundreds of rounds through it and had zero malfunctions, including no misfires. If I was limited to a rimfire for self defense this would probably be my first choice.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-15569683218345081222024-03-15T20:01:00.002-04:002024-03-15T20:01:50.749-04:00Ruger Speed Six Range Report<p>I shot the Ruger today for the first time. Both groups below were fired double action at 10 yards.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGOAYfHN-8b0ZYGO4Io9twk7qDQTGhllk7uXstNl0akUcTwFyPrBaQEvEqq9j3t_IXVgMqeqlVdLpSUaXXVtqnXNj8XkA3ALgz4gVk2p7qrw1rdLL2BBIvD59yoBSXoUOwpWwyhht2z1wG3s0p153X4akKoMujEQfqThUTf1EcxN5F2Ug-8Mz5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGOAYfHN-8b0ZYGO4Io9twk7qDQTGhllk7uXstNl0akUcTwFyPrBaQEvEqq9j3t_IXVgMqeqlVdLpSUaXXVtqnXNj8XkA3ALgz4gVk2p7qrw1rdLL2BBIvD59yoBSXoUOwpWwyhht2z1wG3s0p153X4akKoMujEQfqThUTf1EcxN5F2Ug-8Mz5=w375-h400" width="375" /></a></div><br />The Pachmayr Compac grips I installed are great, BTW. They are very comfortable for my small hands and do a good job of absorbing recoil. I'm half tempted to modify the grip frame of my Service Six to Speed Six dimensions and install a set of these.<p></p><p>The lower group is 40 rounds of .38 handloads with a Speer 158 grain .358 LSWC on top of 4.9 grains of Winchester Autocomp in mixed brass with CCI primers. This is a full .38 Special service load equivalent.</p><p>The headshots were .38s with a 178 grain .359 Keith LSWC on top of 5.3 grains of Unique in mixed brass and CCI primers. This is +P and approaching a .38/44 load.</p><p>The load with the Keiths has been very accurate in my 4" S&W Model 15-3, Ruger Service Six, and S&W Model 28-2 but between the Carnauba Red bullet lube and Unique, it's very smoky. As a black powder shooter that doesn't bother me, however. The fouling wipes right off.</p><p>One of the nice things about Autocomp, though, is how nicely and consistently it meters in a powder measure, in contrast to Unique. A couple years ago I made my own load chart for my RCBS Little Dandy. I took a variety of powders and did an average of 10 throws in the different rotors and Autocomp was by far the most consistent, even better than other ball powders like HP-38 and Universal.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-82317851484546117022024-03-06T18:27:00.000-05:002024-03-06T18:27:55.338-05:00New to Me Ruger Speed Six<p>I've long been a fan of the Ruger Security, Service, and Speed Six revolvers. I much prefer them to their successor, the GP-100, which while being stronger and simpler to make, is bigger and in my experience, not as smooth.</p><p>The Ruger Sixes were made in both blued and stainless steel versions. The primary differences are the sights and shape of the butt.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Security Six: Adjustable sights, square butt, 2.75", 4", or 6" barrel.</li><li>Police Service Six: Fixed sights, square butt, 2.75" or 4" barrel.</li><li>Speed Six: Fixed sights, round butt, 2.75" or 4" barrel.</li></ul><div>Most of the Sixes were chambered for .357 Magnum. There were some chambered for .38 Special for department contracts, and some Speed Sixes in 9mm which used moon clips.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of the three major Six variants the Speed Six is the least common.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Sixes are a bit beefier and more durable than S&W K-Frames but will still fit in many K-Frame holsters. For example, my 4" Police Service Six fits nicely in my Victory Model shoulder holster. (I've had the Service Six for years and it's a fine shooter, especially since I installed a set of Sile wooden target stocks.)</div><p></p><p>The first centerfire handgun I ever shot was my father's blued 6" Security Six that he used in bullseye competition back in the 80s. Between all the rounds he fired, nightly dry firing, and a Wolff spring kit, it was very smooth with a great trigger. Unfortunately he traded it off many years ago.</p><p>Last week I did some searching on Gunbroker and found that Robertson Trading Post had several Speed Sixes listed for sale at reasonable-for-2024 prices. I ordered one and picked it up from my local FFL today.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPVJFt94gOTIe9JeTGaqKaW8kLC5SApuAdhfkljH6oAffJY50aw4LJ7NAL2RWZEVdgYy56evvsR2dgzSCNl2qrxrEIGJv7mTSm6DP_SbHjGhxy5fhy5aclWaW0Q-KWP_je3xVDwzcEkEyWARf4KrNn2Qhm8gM2Gwf8Jn3fVuuRb4AI7cR00-bZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1280" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPVJFt94gOTIe9JeTGaqKaW8kLC5SApuAdhfkljH6oAffJY50aw4LJ7NAL2RWZEVdgYy56evvsR2dgzSCNl2qrxrEIGJv7mTSm6DP_SbHjGhxy5fhy5aclWaW0Q-KWP_je3xVDwzcEkEyWARf4KrNn2Qhm8gM2Gwf8Jn3fVuuRb4AI7cR00-bZ=w400-h301" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzAMm6niz9natZqtFNX2NM0VQ2uD2ARvNz7XgdWURCq2PQJHgO7Xs6HooN_HKEtVjZoW_xerUn3_EzOFnRG1ZIh1qOtoSSgCUvaC-aY55gMnhgtD_yY044DxKNwXxFMgzaEUsjfH24uWX3oDo8M13PCedep0D3NfHCHFLz_oB5c0flAoUjJp4Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="971" data-original-width="1280" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzAMm6niz9natZqtFNX2NM0VQ2uD2ARvNz7XgdWURCq2PQJHgO7Xs6HooN_HKEtVjZoW_xerUn3_EzOFnRG1ZIh1qOtoSSgCUvaC-aY55gMnhgtD_yY044DxKNwXxFMgzaEUsjfH24uWX3oDo8M13PCedep0D3NfHCHFLz_oB5c0flAoUjJp4Q=w400-h304" width="400" /></a></div><br />Aside from what are purported to be squadron markings on the left side of the frame, the gun is in excellent shape and appears to have been barely shot. It's very clean and the action is smooth for a Ruger. Lockup is solid and the timing is perfect. There is a small ding on the left of the front sight but it doesn't affect sight picture.<p></p><p>According to Ruger's web site the serial number places it as 1982 production.</p><p>It had a set of Sile rubber grips on it which are actually meant for a Security or Service Six with a square butt. I got this set of NOS Pachmayr Compacs off eBay for under $20 shipped. They fit the gun better and feel like they were made for me. I have a 3" S&W Model 10-8 with the same grips and it's very comfortable to shoot.</p><p>Although the Ruger is a .357 Magnum, it will see only .38 Special loads with maybe a few exceptions, since I'm not a fan of .357 blast and flash.</p><p>One might wonder what's the point of a medium-frame snubbie. IMO, it would make for a fine carry gun in cooler weather when you can tuck it into a large coat pocket or wear it outside the waistband but under a coat or vest.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-59565347685091047942024-01-12T16:41:00.000-05:002024-01-12T16:41:14.402-05:00Got a Lathe Spider<p>A couple weeks ago I ordered a spider for my 7x14 minilathe, something I should have bought years ago. Little Machine Shop had it as their weekly special so I finally pulled the trigger on it.</p><p>Link to minilathe spider: <a href="https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1136">https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1136</a></p><p>The spider threads onto the end of the spindle and provides additional support to long workpieces, to prevent them from whipping around.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrqdl-LeFZmfzXPIFFvIyC6LhXTyYyf2CYkvnXFy9_AhE5mu0bKCwnYHP0qE3xlmT6ZWLcYKO3zjkKS6bq_XFq8IhYkrA5s9TCBX--Ps0yjToSDXElu5Q2BPfE7wehHHJ6lx2oxf9lBGgF1T3pljseGvv3VFhX4CPAhx11lJiPRaoa-QotUu_9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrqdl-LeFZmfzXPIFFvIyC6LhXTyYyf2CYkvnXFy9_AhE5mu0bKCwnYHP0qE3xlmT6ZWLcYKO3zjkKS6bq_XFq8IhYkrA5s9TCBX--Ps0yjToSDXElu5Q2BPfE7wehHHJ6lx2oxf9lBGgF1T3pljseGvv3VFhX4CPAhx11lJiPRaoa-QotUu_9=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To install the spider you remove the gear cover on the end of the headstock and simply thread it onto the end of the spindle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicNEUMuDVIgdwhJeLpCqJRjrb5qnJJyBBRKuZBa_e_m1538lfwOc1iVZlNsCj46lJQ6NB_toUAhfTXQRatFb0W46VXD19KeHoYZaqIrMgjzXSXhI9t7wWCQDFDQnOsQyYLRGT4GS8IdMOGe5NC-p8CPB6Z0rSu1po4FZGPwLaHNHh68FkXO5pl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicNEUMuDVIgdwhJeLpCqJRjrb5qnJJyBBRKuZBa_e_m1538lfwOc1iVZlNsCj46lJQ6NB_toUAhfTXQRatFb0W46VXD19KeHoYZaqIrMgjzXSXhI9t7wWCQDFDQnOsQyYLRGT4GS8IdMOGe5NC-p8CPB6Z0rSu1po4FZGPwLaHNHh68FkXO5pl=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I used it today while drilling and tapping the flared end of the factory ramrod that came with my Investarm Gemmer Hawken. Even though I bought an unbreakable Delrin rod for it from Track of the Wolf, which is threaded on both ends, I want to keep the OEM wood rod as a spare.</p><p>This shows the ramrod mounted through the spindle bore.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUITtczax81vbXEWkFHpBurjyaFHdQqEmolW8YtabNCkSIU4P_bc7EgGFjcxzNvKO7D3juFxWfeLPYpL4br3TK-z78c2BMTJGRTNi77aghSwdv3q5IkV0BOvIIuFOVTTvgC4LGpl7Y99aFDZSr9GdOospKINIRfQ2MbZZ-BSG_WpWXDNqsI8BS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1280" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUITtczax81vbXEWkFHpBurjyaFHdQqEmolW8YtabNCkSIU4P_bc7EgGFjcxzNvKO7D3juFxWfeLPYpL4br3TK-z78c2BMTJGRTNi77aghSwdv3q5IkV0BOvIIuFOVTTvgC4LGpl7Y99aFDZSr9GdOospKINIRfQ2MbZZ-BSG_WpWXDNqsI8BS" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>And here I was using the lathe as a tapping guide to keep the 10-32 tap straight. I did not do this under power. Instead, I used the chuck key as a handle and rotated the chuck manually. Power to the lathe was off when I did this.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEis9i_KSu50nhzXlUtgkNCmv3vqWQ8X5m_RATbZe7sQlwU17aBLW4lpX9kGy7z4X6YozlKhTq0-fqjjHARKPDcWi-6YLqgdbHm46Hz1Az1__Ed-q_eohf5KPY1hZEh22lUEJYfoTJ-8mqdu5prZefPHZaFNywoELRCHzA8YGVYUTEPlwHo8GZu-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEis9i_KSu50nhzXlUtgkNCmv3vqWQ8X5m_RATbZe7sQlwU17aBLW4lpX9kGy7z4X6YozlKhTq0-fqjjHARKPDcWi-6YLqgdbHm46Hz1Az1__Ed-q_eohf5KPY1hZEh22lUEJYfoTJ-8mqdu5prZefPHZaFNywoELRCHzA8YGVYUTEPlwHo8GZu-" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Aside from drilling and tapping the end of the OEM ramrod to accept 10-32 accessories like cleaning jags, worms, and bullet pullers, both ends of both rods got drilled and cross-pinned. To drill the holes I used my minimill.</p><p><b>Always cross-pin your ramrod tips! </b>Failing to do so can result in the ends pulling off the rod if you get a jag stuck or need to pull a ball. It's simple to do so:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Drill a hole through the rod crossways. I used a #40 drill because for my pin I used some brass rod 0.098" in diameter.</li><li>Chamfer both ends of the hole.</li><li>Drive the rod through the hole and cut it off. I used side cutters.</li><li>Using a hammer, peen over both ends on a metal surface. I used the anvil on my bench vise.</li><li>File the ends of the pin smooth.</li></ol><div>One end of the Delrin rod from Track is tapped 10-32 and the other is 8-32. I will use 10-32 jags, etc. and have an aluminum T-handle with an 8-32 stud on the end. I have qualms about using it for cleaning or ball pulling.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just another example of how my small, tabletop machines help me out with gunsmithing tasks.</div><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-10023458791947058862024-01-12T13:39:00.004-05:002024-01-12T13:39:43.567-05:00Video: Banner Grabbing with Nmap<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/doIAFdbZCIo" width="320" youtube-src-id="doIAFdbZCIo"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-72251572533597524202024-01-12T13:38:00.005-05:002024-01-12T13:38:51.925-05:00Video: Nmap Scanning for Specific Open Ports<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BEq9q4FH-30" width="320" youtube-src-id="BEq9q4FH-30"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-84377045319759382052024-01-06T19:05:00.004-05:002024-01-06T19:05:43.086-05:00Investarm Gemmer Hawken Rifle<p>With Lyman getting out of the black powder business, <a href="http://Muzzle-loaders.com">Muzzle-loaders.com</a> has taken over as an importer of Investarm guns. I had a 10% off coupon from them that expired at the end of last year, so on 12/26/23 I put it towards a <a href="https://muzzle-loaders.com/collections/investarm-gemmer-hawken/products/left-handed-54-cal-investarm-gemmer-hawken-rifle-flintlock-ia3424" target="_blank">left handed .54 flintlock Gemmer Hawken</a>. It arrived this past Wednesday. The Gemmer Hawken is the current incarnation of the Lyman Great Plains Rifle, which for decades has been very highly regarded for a production muzzleloader.</p><p>Back in the 1990s I had a LH flint .54 Lyman GPR but sold it off after a few years. At the time I wasn't hunting and my shooting interests were more along the lines of milsurps and S&W revolvers. I wish that I had kept it. Let's just say that the Investarm rifles made today are not as nice as those made even 10 years ago, much less my old GPR. In particular, the triggers were <b>horrendous</b>. Rough, difficult to set, and so heavy when unset as to be unusable. So, I ordered a <a href="https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=25741" target="_blank">Davis Deerslayer from the Log Cabin Shop</a> and it arrived today. The Deerslayer was originally designed for use in the T/C Hawken and Renegade, rifles but it also works in similar guns like the GPR/GH.</p><p>Installation was painless and while the instructions mention removing wood, that wasn't required. (Doing so may be required on a T/C.) The rifle now has an easy to set trigger that would be usable even when unset. Dry firing it feels like I'm holding one of my custom muzzleloaders. In my opinion the Davis triggers are worth the $80 asking price (although it shouldn't be necessary to replace the triggers on a factory rifle to get something usable).</p><p>Pic before installing the new triggers:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHPgOuKTLUA3rDbza9jRszqqfWCo4WBmqacgt5kVw2i92LJyk-jB4RKomjHtBMOl6OFo3zMdS2eBg-tSZuk7lzfBt54L_vW74Q60sGNSSL3ox8imcz9SHEuZPcSW6WH7KKPz_h5MGhYO0M-OmDnj0uZYKia4EYEzIEDk8niBrEOyd96xaAcLXg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHPgOuKTLUA3rDbza9jRszqqfWCo4WBmqacgt5kVw2i92LJyk-jB4RKomjHtBMOl6OFo3zMdS2eBg-tSZuk7lzfBt54L_vW74Q60sGNSSL3ox8imcz9SHEuZPcSW6WH7KKPz_h5MGhYO0M-OmDnj0uZYKia4EYEzIEDk8niBrEOyd96xaAcLXg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Yesterday I added a couple coats of clear Watco Danish Oil to the stock, which is some unspecified European hardwood that was lightly finished. Older Investarm guns, including the Cabela's Hawken I took a big doe with in 2022, had walnut stocks. I also replaced the vent liner with an <a href="https://rmcoxyoke.com/product/rmc-flintlock-touch-hole-liner-replacements/" target="_blank">RMC unit that uses an Allen wrench for removal</a>. It's coned internally as well on the outside so it should help ignition.</p><p>The lock sparks well even with the cut agate flint that it came with. L&R now makes <a href="https://lr-rpl.com/product/rpl-left-hand-lyman-flintlock-parts-05lh/" target="_blank">left handed RPL replacement flintlocks</a> to fit the GPR/GH but I'll give the factory lock a solid workout before thinking of replacing it.</p><p>The only other modification I have planned it to put slots in the barrel keys and install pins held in by the escutcheons so they can't fall out and get lost.</p><p>I may not be able to shoot it until next weekend, due to the weather. I'm hopeful that it will shoot well with 70 - 80 grains of 3Fg and a patched .530 ball. I'm also going to try some .526 balls which should make for easier loading in the field. My reason for getting a .54 is to improve my chances of a complete pass-through on the large whitetail deer up in Tioga County, compared with the .50s I've been using.</p><p>As an aside along those lines, I'm hoping to work up a good conical load for my percussion Cabela's Hawken .50 that I can use during the early antlerless season. I have some Hornady Great Plains bullets that should shoot well in the gun and be really effective on deer.</p><p>Aside from the larger ball, the Gemmer Hawken will give me a flintlock rifle that's easier to handle inside a deer blind, since it's significantly shorter than the longrifle I toted last week.</p><p>More to follow after I shoot it ...</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-25888644121954758322023-12-24T12:46:00.000-05:002023-12-24T12:46:13.221-05:00Video: Hardware Troubleshooting on the Linux Commandline<p>I put up one more video for 2023. I hope you'll find it useful.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="319" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8SHGWO6J7gs" width="384" youtube-src-id="8SHGWO6J7gs"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Have you ever wondered how to troubleshoot hardware issues in Linux, especially from the commandline? In this video we'll take a look at tools you can employ from a Linux shell session to help identify hardware, diagnose and troubleshoot issues, and work toward solutions to hardware problems.</p><p>Thank you for watching my video. If you found it helpful, please give me a Like, Subscribe, and Share. There's more to come!</p><p>ALL LOGOS AND DISTRIBUTION NAMES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.</p><p>PDF COPIES OF THE SLIDE PRESENTATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON MY GITHUB SITE:</p><p><a href="https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave">https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave</a></p><p>SOURCES FOR LINUX INSTALLATION MEDIA IF YOU DON'T HAVE RELIABLE BROADBAND INTERNET:</p><p>Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y">https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y</a></p><p>LinuxDiscOnline: <a href="https://www.linuxdisconline.com/">https://www.linuxdisconline.com/</a></p><p>NOTE: AMAZON LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. IF YOU CLICK ON THE LINK AND THEN BUY SOMETHING I WILL RECEIVE A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.</p><div><br /></div>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-42965131560768815582023-12-24T12:41:00.000-05:002023-12-24T12:41:06.967-05:00Video: Exploring and Scanning with Nmap<p> In this video we learn how to explore networks and scan hosts using <a href="https://nmap.org/" target="_blank">Nmap</a>, the Network Mapper.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="295" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p7w7jbkE3N8" width="355" youtube-src-id="p7w7jbkE3N8"></iframe></div><br /><p>Thank you for watching my video. If you found it helpful, please give me a Like, Subscribe, and Share. There's more to come!</p><p>ALL LOGOS AND DISTRIBUTION NAMES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.</p><p>PDF COPIES OF THE SLIDE PRESENTATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON MY GITHUB SITE:</p><p><a href="https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave">https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave</a></p><p>LINKS FOR THE SOFTWARE AND BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:</p><p>Nmap: <a href="https://nmap.org/">https://nmap.org/</a></p><p>Nmap Free Online Book: <a href="https://nmap.org/Book">https://nmap.org/Book</a></p><p>Softcover book: <a href="https://amzn.to/48a9XS8">https://amzn.to/48a9XS8</a></p><p>Homebrew: <a href="https://brew.sh/">https://brew.sh/</a></p><p>VMware Workstation: <a href="https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro.html">https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro.html</a></p><p>VMware Fusion: <a href="https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html">https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html</a></p><p>VirtualBox: <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/">https://www.virtualbox.org/</a></p><p>UTM: <a href="https://mac.getutm.app/">https://mac.getutm.app/</a></p><p>VMware vSphere ESXi: <a href="https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8">https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8</a></p><p>Metasploitable (Intentionally vulnerable Linux VM): <a href="https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable/">https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable/</a></p><p>CVE Vulnerability Search: <a href="https://cve.mitre.org/cve/search_cve_list.html">https://cve.mitre.org/cve/search_cve_list.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>SOURCES FOR LINUX INSTALLATION MEDIA IF YOU DON'T HAVE RELIABLE BROADBAND INTERNET:</p><p>Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y">https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y</a></p><p>LinuxDiscOnline: <a href="https://www.linuxdisconline.com/">https://www.linuxdisconline.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>NOTE: AMAZON LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. IF YOU CLICK ON THE LINK AND THEN BUY SOMETHING I WILL RECEIVE A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-48422677208272476082023-12-24T12:36:00.005-05:002023-12-24T12:36:59.060-05:00Video: Exploring Linux Shell History and HISTCONTROL<p>In this video we take a look at the Linux shell history function along with HISTCONTROL.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="292" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cQ-3yoTMIGk" width="351" youtube-src-id="cQ-3yoTMIGk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>ALL LOGOS AND DISTRIBUTION NAMES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.</p><p>PDF COPIES OF THE SLIDE PRESENTATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON MY GITHUB SITE:</p><p><a href="https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave">https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave</a></p><p>SOURCES FOR LINUX INSTALLATION MEDIA IF YOU DON'T HAVE RELIABLE BROADBAND INTERNET:</p><p>Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y">https://amzn.to/3R4gu9Y</a></p><p>LinuxDiscOnline: <a href="https://www.linuxdisconline.com/">https://www.linuxdisconline.com/</a></p><p>NOTE: AMAZON LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. IF YOU CLICK ON THE LINK AND THEN BUY SOMETHING I WILL RECEIVE A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU.</p><p><br /></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-3940724675353175662023-12-24T12:31:00.005-05:002023-12-24T12:31:50.834-05:00Video: Exploring the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy<p> This is the second video on my YouTube Channel, @InformationTechWithDave:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eOER9lyBTQg" width="337" youtube-src-id="eOER9lyBTQg"></iframe></div><br /><p>Understanding how the Linux filesystem is crucial for system administrators, enthusiasts, and developers who need to manage and troubleshoot Linux computers.</p><p>In this video we''ll learn how to move around the Linux filesystem, display directory contents, and what the different directories or folders are used for.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-30663460352894927882023-12-24T12:28:00.007-05:002023-12-24T12:32:47.675-05:00YouTube Channel: InformationTechWithDave<p>Earlier this month I started a new YouTube channel to share some of the knowledge I've accumulated since changing careers into IT back in 1999. So far I have uploaded videos on topics related to Linux and cybersecurity. I have plans to expand on that in the future.</p><p>My channel's home page is: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@InformationTechWithDave">https://www.youtube.com/@InformationTechWithDave</a></p><p>The first video was this one:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qVO8oAVrlYs" width="338" youtube-src-id="qVO8oAVrlYs"></iframe></div><br /><p>Later videos have better audio because I bought a <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/product/645865/fifine-usb-microphone-%e2%80%93-k650" target="_blank">Fifine K650 USB microphone</a> at Microcenter. I then added <a href="https://amzn.to/4aBHV3K" target="_blank">this pop filter</a> from Amazon.</p><p>Please take a look and if you find the information I'm providing useful, subscribe, hit the notification button, and share my videos.</p><p>PDF versions of the presentations for my videos can be found on my GitHub site: <a href="https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave">https://github.com/InformationTechWithDave</a></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-43400995008912146722023-11-03T13:17:00.000-04:002023-11-03T13:17:49.670-04:00Galco Draw-Ez for Holsters<p>Recently I've posted about M3 Tanker Holsters, of which I have three variants. The no-name copy that I wanted to use with my Beretta M9 was very snug, so I did a couple things to make it usable.</p><p>First, the leather was very dry, so I worked in some 100% neatsfoot oil. This softened it a bit and will preserve the leather. At some point I'll also rub some Sno-Seal dressing into the outside, to provide some water repellency.</p><p>After treating it with neatsfoot oil, I wrapped the Berretta in Saran wrap and forced it into the holster for about a week. This loosened it a little and the I added a plastic bag over the Saran wrap, then let it sit in the holster for another week or so. By this point it was getting there. However, the gun still dragged when drawing it.</p><p>So, the final step was to rub some <a href="https://amzn.to/3FJOumJ" target="_blank">Galco Draw-Ez Solution</a> into the inside of the holster where the gun rubbed against it. I let it sit for about 10 minutes, put the naked gun back in, and tried drawing. It made a noticeable improvement.</p><p>Draw-Ez comes in 1/2 oz. (15ml) bottle. It's not cheap but a little goes a long way. If you have a leather holster that is hard to draw from it's worth trying.</p><p><br /></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-65363550750937482952023-11-02T15:30:00.002-04:002023-11-02T15:30:12.866-04:00Jewish Boycott?<p>JEWISH BOYCOTT</p><p>BY John Neville Cohen – Publisher</p><p><br /></p><p>BY COMUNIDAD JUDÍA · 13 SHEVAT 5781– 26 JANUARY, 2021</p><p><br /></p><p>A short time ago, Iran’s Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged the Muslim World to boycott anything and everything that originates with the Jewish people.</p><p><br /></p><p>In response, Meyer M. Treinkman, a pharmacist, out of the kindness of his heart, offered to assist them in their boycott as follows:</p><p><br /></p><p>“Any Muslim who has Syphilis must not be cured by Salvarsan discovered by a Jew, Dr. Ehrlich. He should not even try to find out whether he has Syphilis, because the Wasserman Test is the discovery of a Jew. </p><p>If a Muslim suspects that he has Gonorrhea, he must not seek diagnosis, because he will be using the method of a Jew named Neissner.</p><p><br /></p><p>“A Muslim who has heart disease must not use Digitalis, a discovery by a Jew, Ludwig Traube.</p><p><br /></p><p>Should he suffer with a toothache, he must not use Novocaine, a discovery of the Jews, Widal and Weil.</p><p><br /></p><p>If a Muslim has Diabetes, he must not use Insulin, the result of research by Minkowsky, a Jew. </p><p><br /></p><p>If one has a headache, he must shun Pyramidon and Antypyrin, due to the Jews, Spiro and Ellege.</p><p><br /></p><p>Muslims with convulsions must put up with them because it was a Jew, Oscar Leibreich, who proposed the use of Chloral Hydrate.</p><p><br /></p><p>Arabs must do likewise with their psychic ailments because Freud, father of psychoanalysis, was a Jew.</p><p><br /></p><p>Should a Muslim child get Diphtheria, he must refrain from the Schick” reaction which was invented by the Jew, Bella Schick.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Muslims should be ready to die in great numbers and must not permit treatment of ear and brain damage, work of Jewish Nobel Prize winner, Robert Baram.</p><p><br /></p><p>They should continue to die or remain crippled by Infantile Paralysis because the discoverer of the anti-polio vaccine is a Jew, Jonas Salk.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Muslims must refuse to use Streptomycin and continue to die of Tuberculosis because a Jew, Zalman Waxman, invented the wonder drug against this killing disease.</p><p><br /></p><p>Muslim doctors must discard all discoveries and improvements by dermatologist Judas Sehn Benedict, or the lung specialist, Frawnkel, and of many other world renowned Jewish scientists and medical experts.</p><p><br /></p><p>“In short, good and loyal Muslims properly and fittingly should remain afflicted with Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Heart Disease, Headaches,Typhus, Diabetes, Mental Disorders, Polio, Convulsions and Tuberculosis and be proud to obey the Islamic boycott.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh, and by the way, don’t call for a doctor on your cell phone because the cell phone was invented in Israel by a Jewish engineer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile I ask, what medical contributions to the world have the Muslims made?”</p><p><br /></p><p>The Global Islamic population is approximately 1,200,000,000; that is ONE BILLION TWO HUNDRED MILLION or 20% of the world’s population.</p><p><br /></p><p>They have received the following Nobel Prizes:</p><p><br /></p><p>Literature:</p><p>1988 – Najib Mahfooz</p><p><br /></p><p>Peace:</p><p>1978 – Mohamed Anwar El-Sadat</p><p>1990 – Elias James Corey</p><p>1994 – Yaser Arafat:</p><p>1999 – Ahmed Zewai</p><p><br /></p><p>Economics:</p><p>(zero)</p><p><br /></p><p>Physics:</p><p>(zero)</p><p><br /></p><p>Medicine:</p><p>1960 – Peter Brian Medawar</p><p>1998 – Ferid Mourad</p><p><br /></p><p>TOTAL: 7 SEVEN</p><p><br /></p><p>The Global Jewish population is approximately 14,000,000; that is FOURTEEN MILLION or about 0.02% of the world’s population.</p><p><br /></p><p>They have received the following Nobel Prizes:</p><p><br /></p><p>Literature:</p><p>1910 – Paul Heyse</p><p>1927 – Henri Bergson</p><p>1958 – Boris Pasternak</p><p>1966 – Shmuel Yosef Agnon</p><p>1966 – Nelly Sachs</p><p>1976 – Saul Bellow</p><p>1978 – Isaac Bashevis Singer</p><p>1981 – Elias Canetti</p><p>1987 – Joseph Brodsky</p><p>1991 – Nadine Gordimer World</p><p><br /></p><p>Peace:</p><p>1911 – Alfred Fried</p><p>1911 – Tobias Michael Carel Asser</p><p>1968 – Rene Cassin</p><p>1973 – Henry Kissinger</p><p>1978 – Menachem Begin</p><p>1986 – Elie Wiesel</p><p>1994 – Shimon Peres</p><p>1994 – Yitzhak Rabin</p><p><br /></p><p>Physics:</p><p>1905 – Adolph Von Baeyer</p><p>1906 – Henri Moissan</p><p>1907 – Albert Abraham Michelson</p><p>1908 – Gabriel Lippmann</p><p>1910 – Otto Wallach</p><p>1915 – Richard Willstaetter</p><p>1918 – Fritz Haber</p><p>1921 – Albert Einstein</p><p>1922 – Niels Bohr</p><p>1925 – James Franck</p><p>1925 – Gustav Hertz</p><p>1943 – Gustav Stern</p><p>1943 – George Charles de Hevesy</p><p>1944 – Isidor Issac Rabi</p><p>1952 – Felix Bloch</p><p>1954 – Max Born</p><p>1958 – Igor Tamm</p><p>1959 – Emilio Segre</p><p>1960 – Donald A. Glaser</p><p>1961 – Robert Hofstadter</p><p>1961 – Melvin Calvin</p><p>1962 – Lev Davidovich Landau</p><p>1962 – Max Ferdinand Perutz</p><p>1965 – Richard Phillips Feynman</p><p>1965 – Julian Schwinger</p><p>1969 – Murray Gell-Mann</p><p>1971 – Dennis Gabor</p><p>1972 – William Howard Stein</p><p>1973 – Brian David Josephson</p><p>1975 – Benjamin Mottleson</p><p>1976 – Burton Richter</p><p>1977 – Ilya Prigogine</p><p>1978 – Arno Allan Penzias</p><p>1978 – Peter L Kapitza</p><p>1979 – Stephen Weinberg</p><p>1979 – Sheldon Glashow</p><p>1979 – Herbert Charles Brown</p><p>1980 – Paul Berg</p><p>1980 – Walter Gilbert</p><p>1981 – Roald Hoffmann</p><p>1982 – Aaron Klug</p><p>1985 – Albert A. Hauptman</p><p>1985 – Jerome Karle</p><p>1986 – Dudley R. Herschbach</p><p>1988 – Robert Huber</p><p>1988 – Leon Lederman</p><p>1988 – Melvin Schwartz</p><p>1988 – Jack Steinberger</p><p>1989 – Sidney Altman</p><p>1990 – Jerome Friedman</p><p>1992 – Rudolph Marcus</p><p>1995 – Martin Perl</p><p>2000 – Alan J. Heeger</p><p><br /></p><p>Economics:</p><p>1970 – Paul Anthony Samuelson</p><p>1971 – Simon Kuznets</p><p>1972 – Kenneth Joseph Arrow1975 – Leonid Kantorovich</p><p>1976 – Milton Friedman</p><p>1978 – Herbert A. Simon</p><p>1980 – Lawrence Robert Klein</p><p>1985 – Franco Modigliani</p><p>1987 – Robert M. Solow</p><p>1990 – Harry Markowitz</p><p>1990 – Merton Miller</p><p>1992 – Gary Becker</p><p>1993 – Robert Fogel</p><p><br /></p><p>Medicine:</p><p>1908 – Elie Metchnikoff</p><p>1908 – Paul Erlich</p><p>1914 – Robert Barany</p><p>1922 – Otto Meyerhof</p><p>1930 – Karl Landsteiner</p><p>1931 – Otto Warburg</p><p>1936 – Otto Loewi</p><p>1944 – Joseph Erlanger</p><p>1944 – Herbert Spencer Gasser</p><p>1945 – Ernst Boris Chain</p><p>1946 – Hermann Joseph Muller</p><p>1950 – Tadeus Reichstein</p><p>1952 – Selman Abraham Waksman</p><p>1953 – Hans Krebs</p><p>1953 – Fritz Albert Lipmann</p><p>1958 – Joshua Lederberg</p><p>1959 – Arthur Kornberg</p><p>1964 – Konrad Bloch</p><p>1965 – Francois Jacob</p><p>1965 – Andre Lwoff</p><p>1967 – George Wald</p><p>1968 – Marshall W. Nirenberg</p><p>1969 – Salvador Luria</p><p>1970 – Julius Axelrod</p><p>1970 – Sir Bernard Katz</p><p>1972 – Gerald Maurice Edelman</p><p>1975 – Howard Martin Temin</p><p>1976 – Baruch S. Blumberg</p><p>1977 – Roselyn Sussman Yalow</p><p>1978 – Daniel Nathans</p><p>1980 – Baruj Benacerraf</p><p>1984 – Cesar Milstein</p><p>1985 – Michael Stuart Brown</p><p>1985 – Joseph L. Goldstein</p><p>1986 – Stanley Cohen [& Rita Levi-Montalcini]</p><p>1988 – Gertrude Elion</p><p>1989 – Harold Varmus</p><p>1991 – Erwin Neher</p><p>1991 – Bert Sakmann</p><p>1993 – Richard J. Roberts</p><p>1993 – Phillip Sharp</p><p>1994 – Alfred Gilman</p><p>1995 – Edward B. Lewis</p><p>1996- Lu RoseIacovino</p><p><br /></p><p>TOTAL: 129!</p><p><br /></p><p>The Jews are NOT promoting brainwashing children in military training camps, teaching them how to blow themselves up and cause maximum deaths of Jews and other non-Muslims.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Jews don’t hijack planes, nor kill athletes at the Olympics, or blow themselves up in German restaurants.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is NOT one single Jew who has destroyed a church.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is NOT a single Jew who protests by killing people. The Jews don’t traffic slaves, nor have leaders calling for Jihad and death to all the Infidels.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps the world’s Muslims should consider investing more in standard education and less in blaming the Jews for all their problems.</p><p><br /></p><p>Muslims must ask ‘what can they do for humankind’ before they demand that humankind respects them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regardless of your feelings about the crisis between Israel and the Palestinians and Arab neighbors, even if you believe there is more culpability on Israel ‘s part, the following two sentences really say it all:</p><p><br /></p><p>‘If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Benjamin Netanyahu: General Eisenhower warned us. It is a matter of history that when the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Dwight Eisenhower, found the victims of the death camps he ordered all possible photographs to be taken, and for the German people from surrounding villages to be ushered through the camps and even made to bury the dead.</p><p><br /></p><p>He did this because he said in words to this effect: ‘Get it all on record now – get the films – get the witnesses – because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened’</p><p><br /></p><p>Recently, the UK debated whether to remove The Holocaust from its school curriculum because it ‘offends’ the Muslim population which claims it never occurred.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is not removed as yet. However, this is a frightening portent of the fear that is gripping the world and how easily each country is giving into it.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is now more than 65 years after the Second World War in Europe ended</p><p>Now, more than ever, with Iran, among others, claiming the Holocaust to be ‘a myth,’ it is imperative to make sure the world never forgets.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-52928667408587736862023-10-31T16:54:00.000-04:002023-10-31T16:54:01.062-04:00Guns for Jews<p>I've put together a primer on gun ownership for fellow Jewish-Americans who are new to it, in the wake of the October 7th pogrom. It's in the form on an article I'm hosting on my Google Drive.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oPpjcrGTKDLtI-OkRf2Qcc1MHJbonrMi6DjWtWrWCgc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Guns for Jews</a>.</p><p>Please share it to anyone who you think might find it useful.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-44989942955752464732023-10-11T18:07:00.001-04:002023-10-11T18:07:52.903-04:00The M3 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster<p>Sometime around 1939 - 1940, the US Army adopted a shoulder holster as an option for carrying the M1911A1 pistol. A similar version was adopted during WW2 for the S&W Victory Model and Colt Commando revolvers. These holsters remained in service at least until the 1990s, AFAIK. After the 1911 was replaced with the Beretta M9, it was used for the new pistol.</p><p>Several years ago I picked up a copy of the USGI M3 shoulder holster for the S&W Victory Model from the now-defunct Pacific Canvas and Leather. I like it a lot for carrying my Model 15 or Ruger Police Service Six, but of course it's too small for an N-Frame.</p><p>I recently replaced the grips on my S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman, which made the gun much easier to shoot with my small hands. It previously wore a set of Herrett's Shooting Stars. I replaced them with a set of Thai Magnas + a BK Grips adapter. With it now fitting me better I started thinking about packing it as a woods gun.</p><p>So back on 9/3 I placed and order with <a href="https://epsaddlery.com/" target="_blank">El Paso Saddlery</a> for one of their “1942 Tanker” holster, which is their version of the USGI M3 shoulder holster. It arrived 9/15, much sooner than expected based on what the EPS website says.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOEoVvbPiTjSbfEduTFPeNoNiO-CMEK21D4fVjtRAgoN-GP3qNZi8O7XUTLLJzVGwSA_CzIeGwj8e2MV26qO0Em8-OIkwz5f3XkSmruF1chpRJK7AolinCV0xuJOrckAYwj3kDfMkhSQRz3gc9BnzY8xfN-7LWRuoQ-E88TDdHae7ZzFuSORpO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1186" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOEoVvbPiTjSbfEduTFPeNoNiO-CMEK21D4fVjtRAgoN-GP3qNZi8O7XUTLLJzVGwSA_CzIeGwj8e2MV26qO0Em8-OIkwz5f3XkSmruF1chpRJK7AolinCV0xuJOrckAYwj3kDfMkhSQRz3gc9BnzY8xfN-7LWRuoQ-E88TDdHae7ZzFuSORpO=w370-h400" width="370" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>If it looks backwards it's because I'm a southpaw.</p><p>It’s very nicely made with nice leather, stitching, and hardware. They also threw in a key fob.</p><p>Out of curiosity I put my Colt Shooting Master in it and except for the fact that it’s too short for a 6” barrel, the holster fits the gun well. So, if I ever pick up a 4” Colt New Service this holster is usable with it.</p><p>A S&W Heavy Duty would look right in this rig.</p><p>I'm looking forward to using it in the woods.</p><p>I also have a copy of the M3 for 1911s. I don't have a 1911 anymore but I do have an M9, so tonight I tried it in the holster.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtnTH4fEeSLDqKINKk7BHg49jUenSj13COwx2JOEWKSdpt2PWYRSnsQGwUm43nAo_ECSaZjo4dbJY2ijQvIDPEJqjbH960Jj3MeEw39g21KV7QRY7yXhmsXilzp0Rf62dNbL7ufFGenaWL3EWictv7xJ7pg06vfcm3hm8FHR58QlxkXgdHmWp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1280" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGtnTH4fEeSLDqKINKk7BHg49jUenSj13COwx2JOEWKSdpt2PWYRSnsQGwUm43nAo_ECSaZjo4dbJY2ijQvIDPEJqjbH960Jj3MeEw39g21KV7QRY7yXhmsXilzp0Rf62dNbL7ufFGenaWL3EWictv7xJ7pg06vfcm3hm8FHR58QlxkXgdHmWp=w400-h338" width="400" /></a></div><br />(I don't recall where I got this one from. <a href="https://amzn.to/3F9W3mx" target="_blank">Maybe Amazon</a>. I'm pretty sure it was made in India.)<p></p><p>It's very snug and takes quite a bit of force to insert. So, since the leather was dry I gave it a good coat of neatsfoot oil and plan to leave the Beretta in it for several days in the hopes it'll stretch out.</p><p>As-is, my Browning High Power and Beretta 81 Cheetah fit OK. The CZ P-09 won't fit at all.</p><p>I've recently run across variants of the Tanker holster cut like the leather ones but made from canvas. The Amazon link above has some. I've never tried them and they are a bit less expensive, but I've no experience with them. They might work well, might not.</p><p><a href="https://mcthag.blogspot.com/2020/12/m7-tanker-holster-is-universal-holster.html" target="_blank">I also ran across this blog post extolling the merits of the M7 shoulder holster</a>. The M7 differs from the M3 in that it includes a chest strap to help keep it from flopping around. That post also lists a variety of pistols that will fit, which makes it close to being a universal holster.</p><p>As to why to use one, as noted above I find it comfortable. It also makes the gun available if you're sitting in a vehicle. The strap can be adjusted so you can wear it over your clothes or concealed under a coat. Also, if you can't normally carry a gun but want one that you can quickly throw on, it's an option.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-25769733888539944012023-09-03T10:57:00.002-04:002023-09-03T10:57:20.768-04:00Highway Patrolman Range Report<p>Last night I got to shoot the Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman with the new grips. This setup is a keeper for me. I ran 130 rounds through it. The first 80 were 148 grain wadcutters on top of 3.8 grains of Autocomp, while the last 50 were 160 grain semiwadcutters cast from a Lee mold on top of 3.8 grains of HP-38.</p><p>This combination of Magnas and a grip adaptor allows me to get a better hold on the big N-Frame than the Herrett's Shooting Star stocks did.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE3Y73v8znwDj3ruw1x6TTlA1X9DbcCdlLzWj-BI07FZ5gEd03lK-l2udbnpK_0OMzPBaawYtGvCwLohGnrh5nghRqniKEVFwc6sTkClh95ctHzMCxnAN5UX7JOrJe7C6XATRJRI5JP40E1I5XMhfamabnCE9CWAxE2t1okZqq6A34mSHjq_Dp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1207" data-original-width="1280" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE3Y73v8znwDj3ruw1x6TTlA1X9DbcCdlLzWj-BI07FZ5gEd03lK-l2udbnpK_0OMzPBaawYtGvCwLohGnrh5nghRqniKEVFwc6sTkClh95ctHzMCxnAN5UX7JOrJe7C6XATRJRI5JP40E1I5XMhfamabnCE9CWAxE2t1okZqq6A34mSHjq_Dp=w400-h376" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Look at those recessed charge holes. N-Frame magnum goodness!<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSJ7JEDX8Q2tByj8Ev5_hIuqoTyzFyoeCBUx3ixb_bjaEwQO8CfxJVX7BCUwhy1XM0d7xTUa0LRvSgVjTvpFQTKAS7juYXHJbAUYhz8bZF6UNX4KzpDLjVqHVi1TmD389rIF6lU_AE30zFwXbvXbVVMJoy9pzLDCe_Sgg1uWJqHL4hqpDRiRPS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1258" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSJ7JEDX8Q2tByj8Ev5_hIuqoTyzFyoeCBUx3ixb_bjaEwQO8CfxJVX7BCUwhy1XM0d7xTUa0LRvSgVjTvpFQTKAS7juYXHJbAUYhz8bZF6UNX4KzpDLjVqHVi1TmD389rIF6lU_AE30zFwXbvXbVVMJoy9pzLDCe_Sgg1uWJqHL4hqpDRiRPS=w393-h400" width="393" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-58978505154839270312023-09-02T23:11:00.001-04:002023-09-02T23:11:47.661-04:00The Highway Patrolman Gets New Grips<p>S&W introduced the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_28" target="_blank">Highway Patrolman</a> in the 1950s as a less expensive version of the .357 Magnum, AKA pre-Model 27. Instead of a high polish blue and checkered top strap and barrel rib, it had a more utilitarian blueing job and the top was bead blasted to reduce glare. However, the revolver's innards were the same as the more expensive .357 Magnums/Model 27s.</p><p>When S&W started assigning its revolvers model numbers in 1957 the Highway Patrolman became the Model 28, although they were still stamped "HIGHWAY PATROLMAN" on the right side of the barrel. They were offered with your choice of a 4" or 6" barrel. All were chambered for .357 Magnum.</p><p>The Highway Patrolman became popular with various law enforcement agencies and civilians, and remained in production until 1986.</p><p>Back in the 1990s when old Smith & Wesson revolvers were cheap, I traded into this 4" Model 28-2, made in the early 1970s. It's what is called a "pinned and recessed" S&W. You can see the pin going through the frame and barrel threads. The cylinder is recessed so that the cartridge rims are flush with the back face. Only rimfires and magnums were recessed. S&W discontinued pinning the barrels and recessing the rims in centerfires in 1981, to save production costs.</p><p>I think I have less than $300 into this Model 28 considering the value of my trade, an Astra A-75 9mm. It came fitted with some hideous aftermarket plastic grips with finger grooves. Luckily, my dad had a 6" Model 28 on which he'd installed a set of Hogue rubber grips in place of the Herrett's Shooting Stars his revolver came with. He gave the Herrett's to me and the plastic grips went into the trash. Here's what it's looked like up until yesterday:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3jAl8EDwdU0Lt2Pc35dT5_6DZ_u06wa6HGNcU2Hi64n4acwDMRD-p_M3wEnQ4IMAwXu4GSro3CTDZAbseJnHltHEfdXdI_5b4kIlKaa3HKIaHBdc3jsbrVgnAhhf9Uigg1TAnksGY0awQb9zSjStMvZnlWyoUJdX4THxpm5LBQFqZmgNkgwSM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3jAl8EDwdU0Lt2Pc35dT5_6DZ_u06wa6HGNcU2Hi64n4acwDMRD-p_M3wEnQ4IMAwXu4GSro3CTDZAbseJnHltHEfdXdI_5b4kIlKaa3HKIaHBdc3jsbrVgnAhhf9Uigg1TAnksGY0awQb9zSjStMvZnlWyoUJdX4THxpm5LBQFqZmgNkgwSM=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br />(This is one of my favorite gun pictures. I really got the lighting right.)<p></p><p>The Herrett's are nice but a little big for my hands and the thumb rest on the left (a mirror of what's shown above) tended to dig into my palm when shooting. (I'm left handed.) So, about a week and a half ago I ordered a set of Magnas from World Wide Grips in Thailand. They are made from Thai rosewood. I also ordered a grip adapter from BK Grips. So, now it looks like this:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3fVEBhz7PQCNrBKp52SZFio6nXTcmyHd6uTCu4U85tJ4F23DEoVlRHwj9cnMhkpaNQQhaBcXI0SSIyrp-H7Rijh4ZwWtYkttPpF6AHcgnHP0w4UMlE985cuwqunDwKEN5dOVkOUuHKbwqEKfLQhR7sZQ-3XkQw2ROKL-pmHscjiHQeDJKBCYS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="1280" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3fVEBhz7PQCNrBKp52SZFio6nXTcmyHd6uTCu4U85tJ4F23DEoVlRHwj9cnMhkpaNQQhaBcXI0SSIyrp-H7Rijh4ZwWtYkttPpF6AHcgnHP0w4UMlE985cuwqunDwKEN5dOVkOUuHKbwqEKfLQhR7sZQ-3XkQw2ROKL-pmHscjiHQeDJKBCYS=w400-h215" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicC0bLVPXQg_VYmf7zyYA0sbL2ykKKIo0ceNvg3eEwmbr9TrQW2FakAUZchG5cW9Okir2lrLpemz3RJWMaKNBmtkpuiMQo-kRinQmQN6GrHHeaJO4LztsJGVJ-c1oGl6yWk7bHMEsIlsgYLdY3N5YwQfHDIMBBnK0zYiXqY1Z8m-Ic3VWCwPTJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicC0bLVPXQg_VYmf7zyYA0sbL2ykKKIo0ceNvg3eEwmbr9TrQW2FakAUZchG5cW9Okir2lrLpemz3RJWMaKNBmtkpuiMQo-kRinQmQN6GrHHeaJO4LztsJGVJ-c1oGl6yWk7bHMEsIlsgYLdY3N5YwQfHDIMBBnK0zYiXqY1Z8m-Ic3VWCwPTJ=w400-h240" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The new grips are well made and fit pretty well.</p><p>Incidentally, the reason that I didn't buy genuine S&W Magnas is that they have gone up in price as least as much as the guns. A set in excellent condition would go for well over $100. I paid $54.16 shipped from Thailand for these. If I was able to find actual S&W grips for a comparable price they'd be pretty ratty looking.</p><p>Tonight I ran 130 rounds of .38 Special handloads through it. The first 80 were 148 grain wadcutters on top of 3.8 grains of Winchester Autocomp. The last 50 were 160 grain semiwadcutters cast in a Lee TL358-158 mold. The wadcutter load is very mild while the SWC load should give about 800 - 850 FPS from the 4" barrel.</p><p>This setup is a keeper for me. I'll definitely be shooting it more. I'm able to better hold the gun and recoil control with these loads is fine. I need to run some .38 +Ps* through it but I am very pleased with the Magna/grip adapter combination.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>*I find .357 Magnum recoil and muzzle blast to be obnoxious, even from an N-Frame. Anything that I might need to shoot with a handgun can be handled by .38 Specials loaded to +P or .38/44 levels. The Model 28 is ideal for these loads.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-54459092799136656412023-07-31T18:16:00.003-04:002023-07-31T18:16:51.893-04:00Gunmakers Fair at Kempton 2023<p>This past Saturday I attended the <a href="https://www.gunmakersfair.com/" target="_blank">Gunmakers Fair at Kempton</a>. This is the successor to the Dixons Gunmakers Fair, which was last held in 2019. If you are into black powder arms and history of the 17th through the19th Centuries, it's worth the visit.</p><p>I took some pictures.</p><p>Turning a powder horn base on a treadle lathe:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAaAhSsQwUqa8iOEuzekO2nI_cnZIAZobxnjWRIHbPLJqBSR53ft_FsrpvCR6DLYw3VoCzfjYGC8rzkTBeaHqSWngR1SoAbgUlyL9DpapRdGkY_Dj4XFg30BxMpZN_6TYfIQsJbUkNfIedXlfsQ7SNZdvx-NRexJXrLjN2wtYIo2bZ5oYDl2YQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAaAhSsQwUqa8iOEuzekO2nI_cnZIAZobxnjWRIHbPLJqBSR53ft_FsrpvCR6DLYw3VoCzfjYGC8rzkTBeaHqSWngR1SoAbgUlyL9DpapRdGkY_Dj4XFg30BxMpZN_6TYfIQsJbUkNfIedXlfsQ7SNZdvx-NRexJXrLjN2wtYIo2bZ5oYDl2YQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Two examples of 17th Century Armor:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An assortment of guns with matchlocks, wheel locks, and snaphaunce locks:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2f75pgIX_xvu9445ZjuO6uCF1NfT3JzXFYSI_L8vn_GcrVu6nKUuM9BupxmzSqfke2kI-joafQn4ThovFee6ucReVncl1sxDO0XUoUCQApXexCxvRWBMHPrVdCOVehkbsc9k5JOzJafU9vGUoc2OtswvDB9v6V9-KE9ZWgbcez3ZaRcEaRDiX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2f75pgIX_xvu9445ZjuO6uCF1NfT3JzXFYSI_L8vn_GcrVu6nKUuM9BupxmzSqfke2kI-joafQn4ThovFee6ucReVncl1sxDO0XUoUCQApXexCxvRWBMHPrVdCOVehkbsc9k5JOzJafU9vGUoc2OtswvDB9v6V9-KE9ZWgbcez3ZaRcEaRDiX=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>A sword with a cartridge box incorporated into the scabbard:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwDIJBT-A0wom2AluVArCYwaulZ8YFEssI_eHCqgMJgf4jg14ICwbZjJYrPI3Jazt1Ex4p5zHTC3ujC-HKyX0brcTqg8bDJblU7UCaLNzHODdt0Pwybt0yXCXD4F0V-xDS4Wpg7qBNFXrkF238gr6bpYQ27oO6JNDgn0Dolko3DvDEfaqssy1g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwDIJBT-A0wom2AluVArCYwaulZ8YFEssI_eHCqgMJgf4jg14ICwbZjJYrPI3Jazt1Ex4p5zHTC3ujC-HKyX0brcTqg8bDJblU7UCaLNzHODdt0Pwybt0yXCXD4F0V-xDS4Wpg7qBNFXrkF238gr6bpYQ27oO6JNDgn0Dolko3DvDEfaqssy1g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gonnes:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv_gnsLQBBz4E0s9dJK6mz9U2treDaircXNONvxMhr_elZW2P5Kt4Sm6nvbCgp_DkGRbE52J4qHcFabTey6OIfpxHAf2PaVTfJ5ksv-d7mDq0ToZrboffwaAtr31vz5__5aDwMpXEwF1DC0ESftpHHvQ_-AHmjuEPgIzGTQVRe-mQkn8JaDpg7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv_gnsLQBBz4E0s9dJK6mz9U2treDaircXNONvxMhr_elZW2P5Kt4Sm6nvbCgp_DkGRbE52J4qHcFabTey6OIfpxHAf2PaVTfJ5ksv-d7mDq0ToZrboffwaAtr31vz5__5aDwMpXEwF1DC0ESftpHHvQ_-AHmjuEPgIzGTQVRe-mQkn8JaDpg7=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>From top to bottom, a flintlock, transitional flintlock, a paddle butt wheel lock carbine, and a couple of wheel lock pistols:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrtzyAReFVag6Mq15OqQKpfxRyixvMh90DbBtqAX4jwmWYB2cYfJ0ooWw_oWsBgFBduHI3isRELLTY7a9pdRvkJdFpXmUw3JX9LNCXHMCVwonoSJmaFOcc2l0lOps2tWByyRpRp1O57JueW-3aatL0YtmBpmVQUlya-nfiq_tK2K-T9dFep0ZI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrtzyAReFVag6Mq15OqQKpfxRyixvMh90DbBtqAX4jwmWYB2cYfJ0ooWw_oWsBgFBduHI3isRELLTY7a9pdRvkJdFpXmUw3JX9LNCXHMCVwonoSJmaFOcc2l0lOps2tWByyRpRp1O57JueW-3aatL0YtmBpmVQUlya-nfiq_tK2K-T9dFep0ZI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>A closeup of the dagger from the previous picture. The guard incorporates a spanner for a wheel lock, while the handle is a flask for priming powder:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoiGcpLmVuF_aCGrxbUSoDiAG0ESY-zkUc7A11VuoyAlB3pNSSLyde2p4cbuy7OawtV7oGuVkCijnF89UxVUn6SAPQP_gMo9sbJ2w2jautNjak1e6LOd2nmmsC2sYdtbbbONE6IeeMKh4DuN3FAKF1KrKFVqSmN7wSKDaHQbjxs-d4fQNK7DVS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoiGcpLmVuF_aCGrxbUSoDiAG0ESY-zkUc7A11VuoyAlB3pNSSLyde2p4cbuy7OawtV7oGuVkCijnF89UxVUn6SAPQP_gMo9sbJ2w2jautNjak1e6LOd2nmmsC2sYdtbbbONE6IeeMKh4DuN3FAKF1KrKFVqSmN7wSKDaHQbjxs-d4fQNK7DVS=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br />Note too the powder flask made from a hollowed out antler.<p></p><p>There was a vast amount of guns, knives, and other articles that I did not photograph.</p><p>After finishing up at the Fair, I hit Dixons Muzzleloading Shop on the way home. As expected it was busy. Aside from black powder guns they also carry items they pick up at garage sales or that people bring in. Over the years I've bought some neat old tools there. On this visit I grabbed a couple of nice old American-made pliers, which I'll put to use.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFsyZtTMRsiN422THAKJ1hpwlYi-mLD3t0MkluVdk12wf_CQOQFjGSqW7prC2xIHrf2oBV6M0LTCSRSKDC89HiZHk3FlnvvXVRespQoIGA77sQgunaHIG8ueI_ZCsbBZhT4n-99O-Tn2RQ8GIlb-dwvS0y1OKH06UXuzr5Fi7L9tsWGlhq8R1R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="1280" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFsyZtTMRsiN422THAKJ1hpwlYi-mLD3t0MkluVdk12wf_CQOQFjGSqW7prC2xIHrf2oBV6M0LTCSRSKDC89HiZHk3FlnvvXVRespQoIGA77sQgunaHIG8ueI_ZCsbBZhT4n-99O-Tn2RQ8GIlb-dwvS0y1OKH06UXuzr5Fi7L9tsWGlhq8R1R=w400-h340" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The lineman's pliers were made by H. Boker while the long nose were made by Utica, both well-regarded American tool manufacturers of the past. The long nose had a few spots of surface rust but nothing a little oil and 0000 steel wool couldn't fix.<p></p><p>Aside from the tools, Dixons also had a large supply of empty cases and bullets that probably came from an estate. For $10, I found an unopened box of 100 .358 swaged lead semiwadcutter hollow point bullets by Alberts which date from the 1980s or 90s. We used to load Alberts bullets back then but they went out of business. I plan to load them in .38 Special to service load levels.</p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-54199611773163489522023-07-31T10:11:00.002-04:002023-07-31T10:11:13.909-04:00Running iPhone/iPad Apps on Macs with Apple Silicon<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">This is a nifty feature of Macs with Apple Silicon processors (i.e., M1 or M2 CPUs) that I wasn't aware of. You can run some iPhone and iPad apps on these Macs.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">See: </span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, .SFNSText-Regular, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/app-store/iphone-ipad-apps-mac-apple-silicon-fird2c7092da/mac">https://support.apple.com/guide/app-store/iphone-ipad-apps-mac-apple-silicon-fird2c7092da/mac</a></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The screenshot is of the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545" target="_blank">Storm Radar app</a> that I normally use on my iPhone, but running on my M1 MacBook Air.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHVyo09_fB9PYtlg9-NeNNzDKYlaqpMWsYgj8vyt5JBFc_E50Xvl-cxPHWAdOob03Vm0hvwLLUJk-UzoLfkC4flbFIFMDT1LSpI4JhpPyp9Z7rvfKMHScj-_dMkJNmr-RqdtfQO0I5EmDxH0g-ZPd5EjJCb0Q4S5DrAMl36Nwswx6uFI08BXTb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1406" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHVyo09_fB9PYtlg9-NeNNzDKYlaqpMWsYgj8vyt5JBFc_E50Xvl-cxPHWAdOob03Vm0hvwLLUJk-UzoLfkC4flbFIFMDT1LSpI4JhpPyp9Z7rvfKMHScj-_dMkJNmr-RqdtfQO0I5EmDxH0g-ZPd5EjJCb0Q4S5DrAMl36Nwswx6uFI08BXTb=w303-h400" width="303" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-50678894495335123282023-07-31T10:07:00.001-04:002023-07-31T10:07:13.091-04:00Did a Little Shooting Yesterday<p>Yesterday I was able to get some range time in with my Colt Police Positive and Beretta 71 Jaguar.</p><p>The loads I shot in the Colt were mixed .32 S&W Long brass, a Speer 98 grain HBWC, Winchester small pistol primers, and 1.7 grains of Bullseye measured out using the #00 rotor in my RCBS Little Dandy measure. I was able to reliably ding an 8" gong from around 15 yards. One thing I've noticed with the small Colt is that it's much easier for me to see the sights when shooting outside than when indoors under florescent lighting.</p><p>The Beretta 71 further cemented my opinion of it as probably the finest compact .22 autoloading pistol ever built. Since I bought it several years ago it's proven to be exceptionally reliable. Yesterday I shot CCI Stingers in it for the first time, along with 100 Remington 36 grain Golden Bullet hollow points. The only malfunctions I had were with a particular magazine that sometimes doesn't present the bullet at the correct angle to feed. This is a magazine and operator issue, not a gun issue. If I'm careful loading the mag it works properly. Otherwise it ran perfectly. None of the rounds failed to fire or eject.</p><p>I also intend to try it with a box of Remington Vipers and another of Federal Punch defensive ammo. If I were to toss it in my pocket for a walk I'd load it with Stingers for now.</p><p>I'd love to see Beretta bring it back with a few improvements:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>An adjustable rear sight.</li><li>A slide-mounted front sight.</li><li>An ambidextrous safety.</li><li>Maybe a Picatinny rail on the dust cover.</li><li>An extended barrel threaded 1/2x28.</li></ul><div>While I'm dreaming, make it to use Glock-compatible sights. This would allow it to use a wide variety of easily available aftermarket sights.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ideally, this would be built in the US so it wouldn't have to be made larger to get enough points for import under the (unconstitutional) GCA of 1968.</div><p></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-7849884720921340572023-07-23T10:53:00.002-04:002023-07-23T10:53:10.371-04:00PSA Rock Range Report<p>Last night I took the PSA Rock to an indoor range along with 100 rounds of ammunition, one box each of American Eagle 40 grain FMJ and AAC 40 grain VMAX.</p><p>Out of deference to range rules each magazine was loaded to only 10 rounds. The cartridges loaded easily into the magazines without the use of a loader. Loading them to full capacity may be easier with one, however.</p><p>It's worth noting that the magazines are of the double-stack, double-feed type, like AR15 magazines. To load you simply press the rounds straight down into the mag.</p><p>I shot the American Eagle ammunition first, and experienced no malfunctions. The AAC ammo was loaded noticeably hotter with a bit more muzzle flash.</p><p>Speaking of which, the gun was not as loud as I was expecting. Certainly, it has more blast and flash than a .22 or the .32 S&W Long ammo I shot in my Colt Police Positive afterwards, but it wasn't objectionable. I found it less obnoxious on the indoor range than some .40 S&W and .45 ACP I've been exposed to.</p><p>As expected, recoil was extremely light even with the hotter AAC ammunition.</p><p>There were two malfunctions with the AAC ammunition. In both cases the slide locked back prematurely with one round left in the magazine. It's possible that this was shooter-induced. I need to shoot it some more and pay more attention to which magazine I was using when the malfunctions occurred.</p><p>All cases ejected vigorously to about 4 or 5 o'clock.</p><p>I was shooting at 7 yards and kept my rounds within a few inches. The gun's heavy trigger pull makes shooting tight groups challenging. I am hoping that with another couple hundred rounds it will improve somewhat but it may need a trigger job.</p><p>I won't make a final judgement on the pistol until I have 500 rounds through it, but my initial impression remains favorable.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-50061020428916740022023-07-22T11:10:00.000-04:002023-07-22T11:10:12.917-04:00Got a PSA Rock 5.7 Pistol<p>After doing a lot of research, last Sunday I ordered a Palmetto State Armory Rock 5.7 pistol, and I was able to pick it up from my local FFL on Wednesday.</p><p>A picture with my Beretta M9 for scale:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPv2wQbT3QXqQ1A0CpMhy6Us_MvPpKq5hFK8xq2fnK_AkNGLf4uoFc9v8URW-M7_JcyY8ADf1EmYRFyJmUuDgeeevfzjBw5awd5q1ThTP8PENwiqrkNRiW8T2UdxXZfewHoL4LAHZPIa-r-ZH4kWrKy3G4cc5wdK59EQsUGar_tu24ID02gYgG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPv2wQbT3QXqQ1A0CpMhy6Us_MvPpKq5hFK8xq2fnK_AkNGLf4uoFc9v8URW-M7_JcyY8ADf1EmYRFyJmUuDgeeevfzjBw5awd5q1ThTP8PENwiqrkNRiW8T2UdxXZfewHoL4LAHZPIa-r-ZH4kWrKy3G4cc5wdK59EQsUGar_tu24ID02gYgG=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>(The Beretta has slimline grip panels from LOK Grips, which I can't recommend highly enough. They really improved the feel of the gun for me.)</p><p>5.7x28 is a bit controversial among shooters but I decided to try it for a few reasons:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The ballistics from a handgun should be similar to .22 Magnum from a rifle. Obviously, from 10+" barrel 5.7 will have significantly better ballistics. Based on what I've seen on YouTube, the AAC 40 grain loads should give me around 1800 FPS from this pistol's 5.2" barrel.</li><li>Mild recoil.</li><li>The pistols have the reputation for being easy to cock, which is good for people with hand problems.</li><li>Very high magazine capacity.</li><li>Lightweight, compact ammo. A 50 round box of 5.7x28 is not much larger or heavier than a 50-round box of .22 Magnums.</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>This picture shows a CCI Blazer Brass 9mm 115 grain FMJ round next to an AAC 40 grain VMAX 5.7x28 round:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7E0L0qWvQCZpzHjBWIoo7wYq12bRIAzsbWvMpDQmLOch5_t30CSZmunEgGXAWL_NildI_0yOGW3YSpXvAa1WkzSv5d55ku2buWWoTIGFt-OaOuQEQWSo1YMIZrSznKfx9ggvbzWeAXJWa-WExMAIvy-Biyx_QxBN8roL0Viqdw6bFOp5C1ueM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="643" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7E0L0qWvQCZpzHjBWIoo7wYq12bRIAzsbWvMpDQmLOch5_t30CSZmunEgGXAWL_NildI_0yOGW3YSpXvAa1WkzSv5d55ku2buWWoTIGFt-OaOuQEQWSo1YMIZrSznKfx9ggvbzWeAXJWa-WExMAIvy-Biyx_QxBN8roL0Viqdw6bFOp5C1ueM=w328-h400" width="328" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the specs of the package I bought:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Two-tone sniper green/black</li><li>Optics ready</li><li>5.2" threaded barrel (1/2x28 threads)</li><li>10 x 23-round magazines</li><li>A soft case.</li><li>Gun lock.</li><li>Chamber flag.</li></ul><p></p><p>The cost was $599 + tax and shipping. My FFL charged $30 for the transfer.</p><p>This will be my first foray in 5.7x28-land. At some point I'll probably add a Holosun 407K but first I want to try it with irons.</p><p>After I I ordered the pistol I also ordered 300 rounds of AAC's 40 grain VMAX load (they were out of stock of their FMJ loads) and one box of American Eagle 40 grain FMJ. When I picked up the gun I also bought one box of FN SS197SR 40 grain VMAX loads.</p><p>Yesterday I got a restock notice from PSA and ordered 250 rounds of their AAC FMJ loads.</p><p>Fiocchi is now selling 150-count bulk packs of 40 grain FMJ rounds. At some point I'll get some of those because they end up being the least expensive practice rounds.</p><p><br /></p><p>My initial thoughts without having fired it yet:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The grip is nice. My hands are on the small side but I have no problems gripping it comfortably. The grip reminds me of a S&W M&P-9.</li><li>Good three-dot sights made from metal. The gun can be fitted with any Glock-compatible sights.</li><li>The trigger pull is heavy but has minimal takeup and a short reset. No noticeable creep. With some lubrication and dry firing I'm already noticing an improvement.</li><li>The finish on the slide is nicely applied.</li><li>The magazine catch is a bit stiff but is already breaking in. The mag catch is reversible but even though I am left handed, I will leave it as-is. I used my middle finger to push it.</li><li>The takedown procedure is the same as a Glock but easier because of the design of the takedown latch. Putting the upper back on the frame is a little different because of the takedown latch.</li><li>Field stripping and reassembly are easy. The takedown catch is much easier to use than on a Glock.</li><li>The zippered case that it came in is very nice.</li><li>The owner's manual is very nice and printed on good quality, glossy paper.</li></ul><p></p><p>I will shoot it first with iron sights but plan to mount a dot in the near future. I should get to shoot it this weekend and will post a range report.</p><p><br /></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-16195794632611604702023-07-09T20:31:00.005-04:002023-07-09T20:31:54.468-04:00Following up on the homemade percussion caps<p>We've been having some unpleasant weather here in SE PA recently. Hot, humid, and rainy with thunderstorms. However, yesterday I managed to sneak out for a couple hours to Boulder Valley Sportsmen's Association and shoot some targets on the woods walk course.</p><p>I took the Slotter-style plains rifle (which has become my favorite rifle) and aside from a capper full of CCI No.11s, a also brought along 6 of the homemade percussion caps from last month, in a 3D-printed star capper.</p><p>When shooting a caplock rifle it's always good to make sure the flash channel is clear before loading. This is most commonly done by popping a cap while holding the muzzle near a blade of grass or a leaf. If it moves you know the channel is clear.</p><p>Note that if I'm loading the rifle prior to a hunt, rather that popping a cap I'll use some rubbing alcohol and compressed air to ensure the channel is clear, especially since I may be loading (but not priming) the rifle at home. This is not a bad idea nowadays anyway, since No. 11 caps are hard to buy.</p><p>I did that with one of the homemade caps and it moved a blade of grass. However, when I loaded the rifle I found that the homebrew caps would not ignite the main charge unless I primed the nipple with 4Fg black powder first. That slowed the lock time down so that it was comparable with a flintlock.</p><p>(I keep a <a href="https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/4/1/PRIMER-B" target="_blank">nipple primer</a> in my shooting pouch in case I encounter ignition problems. This was the first time I actually needed it.)</p><p>Having tried them and found them wanting for use in sidelock rifles, I plan to make up another batch but add more priming compound.</p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938074.post-53500190296474810372023-06-24T11:50:00.000-04:002023-06-24T11:50:07.567-04:00High Standard Sentinel Round Butt<p>A few years ago I picked up a High Standard Sentinel R-101 snubbie with a 3" barrel. It came with a square butt grip, which is very comfortable. However, HS also made round butt grips for these guns, which would make it a little easier to carry in a coat pocket. I was able to buy one from Numrich awhile ago but didn't get around to changing it out until today.</p><p>As the gun came:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2uE0WFFlG51zPhBtlf-X2aEvMcttk9MsEH22LxwfVpOJyHZdPoJrJKugxCsGru_0XCZABFEX7rTy0haUcM-sdwNy-zhfVaTqVysixjEJhQUWq9H8cBr3BeVWOJrI8a5lr2LP-pwlbrtSpTfxUAigjnuepuf8ilqA0lVhg4p6YLU8a6onH2ZA3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="772" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2uE0WFFlG51zPhBtlf-X2aEvMcttk9MsEH22LxwfVpOJyHZdPoJrJKugxCsGru_0XCZABFEX7rTy0haUcM-sdwNy-zhfVaTqVysixjEJhQUWq9H8cBr3BeVWOJrI8a5lr2LP-pwlbrtSpTfxUAigjnuepuf8ilqA0lVhg4p6YLU8a6onH2ZA3=w335-h400" width="335" /></a></div><p><br /></p>And with the round butt:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgunbnDiThkCdXeNlBNt_Tcf1XO-qqTnLgAhTdQIqGFThu87Si9f2Wa2Yh-xoahr2vefazna06NMMP7Q8HYAnTUF4OSQvuwV0kINbW9f4t5n9AgaCyym43q9F7KEFRekhjmP5nqCa_dbMOdiNU6mgAoETflmljz6C0F6RoD0hXByGf4VaJF0BHz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="613" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgunbnDiThkCdXeNlBNt_Tcf1XO-qqTnLgAhTdQIqGFThu87Si9f2Wa2Yh-xoahr2vefazna06NMMP7Q8HYAnTUF4OSQvuwV0kINbW9f4t5n9AgaCyym43q9F7KEFRekhjmP5nqCa_dbMOdiNU6mgAoETflmljz6C0F6RoD0hXByGf4VaJF0BHz=w400-h395" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Changing the grip required removing the only screw in the gun, which goes through the bottom of the grip into the grip frame.<br /><br />The original grip has molded in checkering while the round grip is smooth. The gun feels secure in my hand but we'll see how it is when I'm sweating. I've also seen the round butt with checkering, which would have been ideal.<p></p><p>One might wonder at the point of a .22 snub. These guns were sold for use as plinkers or tackle box guns, but they <i>are</i> usable for defense even if they aren't ideal due to the caliber. It has a 9-shot cylinder so capacity is on par with a lot of autoloaders.</p><p>Because of the heavy double action pull I wouldn't recommend any rimfire revolver for defense if you have weak hands, but if you have hand issues that prevent being able to deal with the recoil of a .38 Special or other better caliber, it beats harsh language or a pointed stick.</p><p>The High Standard has been perfectly reliable for me so far. The hammer hits the cartridge rims with authority and as far as I can recall, I've yet to experience a misfire. I tried some Remington Yellow Jacket hypervelocity ammo and got sticky extraction, but that's the only issue I've had with it. I intend to try CCI Stingers and Federal Punch in it. (I have a box of the Punch that I'd bought for use in my Ruger LCP II Lite Rack, but it had a lot of malfunctions with it.)<br /><br /></p>Dave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.com0