JimmyZip

The Paprika is now in! It was already at simmer, wife comes home and asks, "What smells good?" "Chili." "Mmmm." I'm getting goosebumps, 'cause man it DOES smell good!

TL, Many thanks! I will be making this tonight. JZ

Dirty, Please bring that avatar back! My wife teaches 2nd grade and thinks it's a hoot! Yeah, snow and ice here is a luxury! Once every 15 years or so! I pray for those that live in it. Lived in it for a year, I live in the lower SoCal desert, understand the 109 at 9:00 thing, and I love the summer! The cold just plain sucks!

I myself have lost a front sight that way. What I want to know though, is what about those drainage thingys. Is it he same? Sometimes you cannot see all of your array without sticking your arms and head into the tubes.

Tightloop, I am a real fan of chili and always looking for a new recipe. If you got one, post it! I never need an excuse to try a new chili recipe . Thanks, JimmyZip

That is waaay cool! Epizza, who did that for you? The graffic, the finish, man I like that!

Freind of mine has a Remington Rand .45 from WWII that is in great condition. He wants to know what it is worth. It was carried in the South Pacific by his father-in-law who was a Marine. Funny thing about that is that it is stamped "Property Of U.S. Army" on the slide. The gun has no signs of rust, and very little bluing wear. It is a joy to shoot. Anyways, just thought I would ask. Sorry no pics, as I don't know how to do that yet. JimmyZip

Feliz Cumpleanos!

I've been around guns and shooting all my life, but I just joined USPSA this year. I was wondering how long it has taken you guys to get to your current rating. Also how often you shoot, dryfire, and the time you spend reloading. Am I in a hurry? Not really, just curious what kind of time investment you are making to get somewhere in this sport. I do like the people, and I enjoy myself, but I like to compete also. JimmyZip

I recently purchased a set of Millet Sights and an extended safety from Brownells for a Browning HiPower. Not paying attention (me) I guess because they sent me a dovetail front sight. Is this the way to go? I will be sending the gun to have a barrel installed in it soon, should I just keep the dovetail front sight and have it installed then? I have a set of small dovetailing mills at my shop but am afraid to put my pistol under the knife so to speak. Is there an advantage to having the frontsight dovetailed into the slide? I have knocked a front sight off a pistol before during a stage where you placed the gun through a port to engage targets and when I pulled it out it hit the top of the port and no sights! Would a dovetailed sight be stronger? Just wondering if I should return it or have it installed. Thanks, JimmyZip

David, I can't imagine the greif you two are going through. We will pray for her health and your strength. JimmyZip

Dirtychamber has it right! I married into a family that LIKES TO CAR SHOP!!! They are always trying to one-up eachother on how good a deal they got and now, after eleven years as an in-law, I LOVE CAR SHOPPING! The computer has made it a kick in the pants! Research the papers and on-line for what all the dealers in several hundred miles radius are willing to sell the car/truck/van/suv you want and then you can get a good idea of where they are willing to go. There are few loss-leaders in the car industry. don't invest yourself emotionally when you get to any dealership. You don't have to be polite! These people are some of the shrewdest scumbags on the planet. Go in well rested and be willing to just walk. I used to listen to their speil all the time and now I just cut them off and tell them I'm not willing to pay that. And my favorite line is" I don't want to waste your time, like I hope you won't waste mine." That way I don't feel that it's neccesary to stick around and get jerked. research, be firm, don't invest yourself emotionally, and make it fun. And like Dirty said, last day of the month, heck, Tomorrow wouild be golden op! They get hungry about quotas. My $1 worth, JimmyZip

That is sick and wrong!

Shadetree, Sorry took so long to get back to you but someone has already given you the name of the book, it is " The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook Kauai Revealed" We took our kids the last time we went, and found great things to do with that book. It has all the great beaches in it. Some of them were so small and deserted all at the same time. What you find in Kauai, that is harder to find on the other islands is the ablility to get to a beach that is often almost empty. ( many times we were the only ones around) I hope you enjoy it as it is my favorite place to go. Oh, and if you are at Shipwrecks and you see a one-armed surfer girl, she's the same girl that got her arm taken by the shark while surfing a few years back. It hasn't stopped her at all! ( my girls think she's amazing, heck so do I) Also, for a cheap and easy meal, grab some meat and your favorite beverage and go to Poipu beach at sunset and Barbecue. We do that whenever we go and always have a great time just chilling and grilling! Take care, and don't get burned, JimmyZip

I shoot HiPowers. They work for me, been shooting them for more than 20 years. Having said that, I am for the first time considering a 1911. Why you might ask? Because if you wish to customize your blaster, there are fewer gunsmiths who do HiPower work. When I first started shooting, there were a few locally and out of state that would do work on my HiPowers. I stopped competing for many years and when I came back THINGS HAD CHANGED! What was at one time considered the standard of high capacity autos, and a gun ahead of it's time was now just another decent pistol. ( Though many still consider the HiPower a great carry gun.) My father who completely immersed me in HiPower lore much the same as 1911 afficionados will often of their kin, now carries a Kimber, go figure! So if you want a HiPower, go ahead and get one. By all means I know I love them! I shoot steel with them. But, I know that as much as it hurts my stubborn pride to say it, I'm starting to look to other platforms, and the 1911 looks best. It is cheaper to work on than a HiPower because there are more 'smiths that work on them. It is cheaper because there are more parts manufacturers competing for the 1911 shooters dollar. ( Because there are fewer HiPower shooters out there) It is the close cousin to the HiPower that shoots single action, and can be holstered cocked and locked. While I haven't ruled out the others, Glocks the CZs and EAA/Tangfolios, which I think are great guns at great prices, The 1911 is a large, almost over-engineered, pistol that has proven its robust reputation time and again. Just my .04, JimmyZip Edited for clarity and spelling

Another thing, place your grips on wax paper, epoxy doesn't adhere to it well. Blue masking tape can be used as a dam if you are using a thinner resin. I've done Dakota Jackson knock-offs and that's like a surfboard for a table top. I used the tape as a dam and was able to get quite a build-up. I hope that helps. JimmyZip

I worked with different types of epoxy when I used to make custom furniture and cabinets in the late 90's. Epoxy consistency depends on tempurature. If you are in a cold room and your epoxy is cold, it will set slower than the time it says for whatever type you are using. If you are in a hot environment and your epoxy is also hot, it will set faster than what it is quoted at. One part is usually more viscous or less runny than the other, so be careful when mixing as it could spell the difference between a hard substance at the end or a mess of incompletely set junk. A and B ratios should be as close to 50/50 as possible to get the best strength. Also, smaller batches set slower as they build heat slower. The chemical action that hardens the epoxy is exothermic and spreading out your epoxy after it is mixed will allow a longer work time. I've got a million epoxy stories/tips so I will stop boring you. JimmyZip Oh, P.S. Laquer thinner is a good solvent to clean that stuff up with.

What about a carrot for that mule? I've often thought that you could set up something special for those that stay and help. I have thought that scheduling a practice session after a match that required only the help in take down of the regualr match might be good. This might encourage new shooters to stay and get more advice and practice in a single stage set-up. You could even leave a stage that is on the simple side up and let those that help take down the rest, stay and shoot it. Leave it up for a designated time and time each shooter, and let them get some match style practice. It could also get people who are more serious together with those that wish to just shoot better. I will even offer to do this at my range this year now that I am once again thnking about it. Just a thought, JimmyZip

I love them, but it can be frustrating when they are wide-eyed and waiting for the man in red. I tell them that he isn't coming if they are awake, but it just kills them to have to wait 'til tomorrow. Now I know why I couldn't get my parents out of bed on X-mas morning!

You people have gotten me doing things I shouldn't again. Man, I was on that thing for way too long. But I sure like that!

After reading Brians book again I began shooting groups at the beginning and end of my practice sessions. What I noticed is exactly what you have found. It is strange that before getting into this technical side of my shooting, I never even thought aboiut that type of thing. Now that my awareness is improving and I try and float the gun, and let it do it's thing, a lighter grip has made me more accurate. Even when I'm shooting close and fast, I find that the light grip helps the sights return easier. I don't know why because that would seem the opposite to instinct but it seems that way to me. By the way, when I say fast, that is a relative thing. You guys would probably call me slow! My .02, JimmyZip

I like leather holsters, and I've been searching the internet for the right one and can't seem to find what I like. I was wondering if any of you had a line on what I'm looking for. I like a cant where the pistol is pointed slightly forward. The holster I currently use was a gift and is not quite up to par in the quality department. I want a holster that is capable of lasting for thousands of presentations as I dryfire and practice draws quite frequently. I also am looking for one that is open on the top so that I could use a C-More for my open pistol. I'm not adverse to plastic, but I sure do like leather holsters. Thanks, Jimmy P.S. Did I say that I like leather?

30 and yes I also would swing one as an appendage.

Does anyone have any idea whatever happened to Gordon Davis of holster making fame? He made all of my holsters when I was a junior shooter. His belts and holsters were some of the best ever! If you have any idea where he is let me know. He did some fine work and took the time to ask you what you wanted and then get it right.

I have been informed that I am in fact living in a 10oz. state. Oh to live life on the edge!