Have Ya'll Heard?

[melissa5]

The rapture is supposed to occur this coming Saturday.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/19/rapture-movement-predicts-end-world-saturday/

Please don't be deceived by this. The Bible says that there will be false prophets and I consider this guy to be one. The Bible also says that no one knows the time or the date that Jesus will return.

I feel led to say that churches and Christians sometimes do and say things that will drive people away from religion. If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Flame me if you must.

[Bawanna]

I'm happy to hear this. I just filled my van with gas yesterday 102 bucks and I'd hate to have the world end with a full tank of gas. Just seems wasteful to me ya know.

[Willieboy]

No flames from me Melissa. I'm ready to go if He'll have me.

[Bawanna]

I have no doubt theres a place for you Willieboy. No doubt at all. I'm hoping I get a spot someplace close to ya too so we can meet up.
I'll certainly put a good word in for ya at check in weather they let me pass or not.

[Dietrich]

Gee whiz,I hope it`s not Saturday.Tom Selleck`s new Jesse Stone movie is airing on Sunday night.Maybe the Lord will hold off for a bit.Won`t hurt to ask,I don`t reckon.

[Thunder71]

I should buy a 1911 so I can shoot one before I go.

Cabela's is offering 12 months interest free too, not that I'd care after Saturday anyway.

[Dietrich]

The rapture is supposed to occur this coming Saturday.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/19/rapture-movement-predicts-end-world-saturday/

Please don't be deceived by this. The Bible says that there will be false prophets and I consider this guy to be one. The Bible also says that no one knows the time or the date that Jesus will return.

I feel led to say that churches and Christians sometimes do and say things that will drive people away from religion. If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Flame me if you must.

All kidding aside,I don`t believe you`ll receive any flaming from the people here.We don`t always agree with each other but there is a civility present on this forum that is sadly lacking on others.On a personal note,I consider myself to be a practicing Christian.That means I ain`t got it down perfect yet.Don`t know if I ever will but I`m gonna keep practicing anyway.Was it Voltare who said God was a comedian playing to an audience that was too afraid to laugh?

[earle8888]

I'm with Willieboy

[Thunder71]

If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

As a non-believer, that makes no sense. But if it makes your day better writing it, more power to you - no flames here. My wife believes, as does my whole family and my kids are being raised that way as well, contrary to popular belief - we can all get along just fine as long as we respect each others beliefs. I did take that as a little poke in the ribs, however.

[melissa5]

As a non-believer, that makes no sense. But if it makes your day better writing it, more power to you - no flames here. My wife believes, as does my whole family and my kids are being raised that way as well, contrary to popular belief - we can all get along just fine as long as we respect each others beliefs. I did take that as a little poke in the ribs, however.

Thunder, no poke was intended and I'm sorry I came across that way. What I was trying to say was not to shy away from possibly believing in Jesus because of the actions of some churches or Christians. People are imperfect and are sinners. Jesus was the only perfect human and he wants all of his children to love him and be in Heaven with him. You don't have to belong to a church or a religion to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

[Willieboy]

Not everyone is saved or can be saved.

As a newly saved person, I've learned a few things I'll pass on. Christians are saved by the grace of God through their faith in Jesus Christ.

Those who are saved have the Holy Spirit within them. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, guide, friend, etc. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit brings me great comfort because I know I'm never alone as I struggle with life's challenges.

It is through reading the Bible that we learn what God has to say to us and it is through our prayers that we share our thoughts with God.

Picking up and reading the Bible each day was the best thing I have ever done. It has changed my life.

[apheod]

What of those who live their lives according to Christian values, believe in and respect God, but don't believe Christ was divine?

[melissa5]

What of those who live their lives according to Christian values, believe in and respect God, but don't believe Christ was divine?

John 14:1- 6

1 (http://bible.cc/john/14-1.htm)Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 (http://bible.cc/john/14-2.htm)In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 (http://bible.cc/john/14-3.htm)And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 (http://bible.cc/john/14-4.htm)And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 (http://bible.cc/john/14-5.htm)Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 (http://bible.cc/john/14-6.htm)Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

It is not enough to be a good person. One must believe that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and accept him as their saviour.

[Jeremiah/Az]

I thought the world was supposed to end on 12/21/2012, the last day of the Mayan calendar.

[Bawanna]

I thought the world was supposed to end on 12/21/2012, the last day of the Mayan calender.

That would fit into my schedule much better. I really dont want to miss the Jesse Stone movie this sunday and it gives me time to whittle out a few more grips. I do so hate unfinished business.

Ironically it was just pointed out to me an hour ago that 12/21/2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the forming of our SWAT team. Could be a real bang of a celebration.

[mr surveyor]

Melissa

I'm impressed.

surv

[apheod]

It is not enough to be a good person. One must believe that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and accept him as their saviour.

Based simply on faith that a 2000 year old document that was translated and released in several evolving versions hasn't been corrupted by man, assuming it was divine word in the first place?

I guess my first post was a little too vague, I knew the official Christian position on people such as me. I agree that your statement "If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus. " comes off a little strange to the unbelievers. Basically you're saying that no matter what our character, how much good we do on this earth, how often we pray... we suffer for all eternity because we don't believe exactly what you do. A similar theme exists in most religions, worship their God(s), or else. In this case, it means to worship someone who was at least born a mortal.

I mean no disrespect to anyones beliefs, I just feel there can be healthy discussion without anger or people getting offended, especially on a forum with such a mature membership. If i have offended anyone, I apologize.

[OldLincoln]

Well, that old boy has been saying this for a very long time. Happens or not, I believe he believes it through and through. I'll actually feel sorry for him Saturday night (that is if it doesn't happen).

From what I understand, he claims a series of earthquakes will start somewhere in the east and trigger a domino effect all over. I don't believe he is correct, but don't bet eternity that he's wrong either.

Shame because Saturday is my big outing with my son driving up to Manteca CA about 2 hours from here. It's not really for the shopping, but the destination look here at this place and drool: Bass Pro Shop - Manteca (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=51).

[tconroy]

The rapture is supposed to occur this coming Saturday.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/19/rapture-movement-predicts-end-world-saturday/

Please don't be deceived by this. The Bible says that there will be false prophets and I consider this guy to be one. The Bible also says that no one knows the time or the date that Jesus will return.

I feel led to say that churches and Christians sometimes do and say things that will drive people away from religion. If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Flame me if you must.

There is none righteous, no not one. Romans 3:23

[melissa5]

Based simply on faith that a 2000 year old document that was translated and released in several evolving versions hasn't been corrupted by man, assuming it was divine word in the first place?

I guess my first post was a little too vague, I knew the official Christian position on people such as me. I agree that your statement "If you are an unbeliever, please know that the most important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus. " comes off a little strange to the unbelievers. Basically you're saying that no matter what our character, how much good we do on this earth, how often we pray... we suffer for all eternity because we don't believe exactly what you do. A similar theme exists in most religions, worship their God(s), or else. In this case, it means to worship someone who was at least born a mortal.

I mean no disrespect to anyones beliefs, I just feel there can be healthy discussion without anger or people getting offended, especially on a forum with such a mature membership. If i have offended anyone, I apologize.

I mean no disrespect either and have not been offended or angered by any post in this thread.

You hit the nail on the head when you started talking about faith. I was fortunate to have Christian parents who took me to church and sent me to a Christian school and I became a Christian at a young age. Some would say that I had been brain washed. I would say no to that. You can present information to someone, but you can't make someone become a Christian. Yes, you can make them memorize Bible verses. You can make them sit through sermons. Even if you tortured them, you can make them say they believe in whatever, but you can't make someone believe down deep in their heart where it matters most. Faith is a requirement. Like you said, there are many religions with many different gods, but I choose to believe in the God of Abraham, Jesus Christ, and the Bible and I have faith that I will one day be in Heaven with Jesus.

I'm not judging you and I'm not trying to tell you that my belief system is better than yours. I do have a question though. If you believe in God and live your life by Christian values, why would you not believe in Jesus or the Bible?

[tconroy]

Well, that old boy has been saying this for a very long time. Happens or not, I believe he believes it through and through. I'll actually feel sorry for him Saturday night (that is if it doesn't happen).

From what I understand, he claims a series of earthquakes will start somewhere in the east and trigger a domino effect all over. I don't believe he is correct, but don't bet eternity that he's wrong either.

Shame because Saturday is my big outing with my son driving up to Manteca CA about 2 hours from here. It's not really for the shopping, but the destination look here at this place and drool: Bass Pro Shop - Manteca (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=51).
I have to go there every day. I work at the 2nd largest and one of a kind Bass Pro Shop in the US. Im the CSR and boating instuctor, field tester for tracker boats.Hey, somebody's gotta do it. I delivery boat to the lakes and teach people how to maintain and operate their vessel, along with artic cat 4 wheelers. I also have to feild test boats after being worked on to make sure they are fixed.I put them thru a series of tests which entails driving them as fast as they will go in all kinds of water.

[Bawanna]

It's a dirty job but somebody's gotta do it.

Maybe I'll put you in for that dirty job show. You can be almost as famous as O'Dell the movie star.

[ltxi]

I thought the world was supposed to end on 12/21/2012, the last day of the Mayan calender.

That's the back up plan.

[apheod]

I mean no disrespect either and have not been offended or angered by any post in this thread.

You hit the nail on the head when you started talking about faith. I was fortunate to have Christian parents who took me to church and sent me to a Christian school and I became a Christian at a young age. Some would say that I had been brain washed. I would say no to that. You can present information to someone, but you can't make someone become a Christian. Yes, you can make them memorize Bible verses. You can make them sit through sermons. Even if you tortured them, you can make them say they believe in whatever, but you can't make someone believe down deep in their heart where it matters most. Faith is a requirement. Like you said, there are many religions with many different gods, but I choose to believe in the God of Abraham, Jesus Christ, and the Bible and I have faith that I will one day be in Heaven with Jesus.

I'm not judging you and I'm not trying to tell you that my belief system is better than yours. I do have a question though. If you believe in God and live your life by Christian values, why would you not believe in Jesus or the Bible?

I too was raised by Christian parents, my brother is also an ultra devout Christian and hardcore abortion protester... travels all over the country to protest. The principals of good and evil just feel "right" to me, so I live my life respecting others, helping wherever I can, and doing my best to be a loving, forgiving man.

I went to a public school, but don't feel I would believe any different if I been privately schooled. I was in a bit of an apathetic, rebelious daze through part of my teenage years, and when I came out of that, I thoroughly studied several of the major religions and still like to read religious history and theology. my personal belief is that although many of them had the right idea in mind, man's wicked influence and the centuries of the knowledge being passed down and translated has made it so no one has got it just quite right. I should stress that I do not consider Christ a false prophet, or reject the possibility he was the son of God. It's just in my personality to be very objective and believe only what I see, and for me to say that I feel Christ's love and go through the motions without truly in my heart believing that, would be sinful IMO.

A major paradox of Christianity for me has always been that God is loving and merciful, yet he condemns the majority of human souls to eternal damnation, unfathomable tortures, even when many of them are good people in their hearts and have lived right, simply because they do not know Christ. What of the people who lived and died after Christ, but were never exposed to his message?

[PattayaPistol]

I'm not trying to tell you that my belief system is better than yours.

Maybe my education was not up to scratch, but the way I have been reading these posts you most certainly are saying that your belief system is better than mine. I find that somewhat offensive, and exceptionally naive. I have traveled the world extensively (basically non stop for the past 39 years, living and working on every continent with the exception of Antactica). I meet people of many different faiths and the funny thing is so many of them believe in their religions as strongly as you believe in yours. According to many of them, neither you nor I will be saved. Oh well, I guess according to your religion I will not be saved, but I hope we can still be friends on the forum, and at least then some of my friends should be saved. Me, I think I'll have another beer and watch events unfold.

Cheers
PP

[crazymailman]

A major paradox of Christianity for me has always been that God is loving and merciful, yet he condemns the majority of human souls to eternal damnation, unfathomable tortures, even when many of them are good people in their hearts and have lived right, simply because they do not know Christ. What of the people who lived and died after Christ, but were never exposed to his message?

According to Romans 2:13-15, those who didn't have the law were not judged according to the law. If I understand that correctly, those who never heard Christ's message aren't held accountable to it. But for those who have heard and rejected it, that's a different story.

[melissa5]

A major paradox of Christianity for me has always been that God is loving and merciful, yet he condemns the majority of human souls to eternal damnation, unfathomable tortures, even when many of them are good people in their hearts and have lived right, simply because they do not know Christ. What of the people who lived and died after Christ, but were never exposed to his message?

Frankly, I don't remember hearing a sermon on that and don't have an answer. I googled it and found a web site that suggested that people who are never exposed to the message of Christ will be judged differently than those who have heard the message and then rejected Christ. I will have to ask my Pastor.

[melissa5]

Maybe my education was not up to scratch, but the way I have been reading these posts you most certainly are saying that your belief system is better than mine. I find that somewhat offensive, and exceptionally naive. I have traveled the world extensively (basically non stop for the past 39 years, living and working on every continent with the exception of Antactica). I meet people of many different faiths and the funny thing is so many of them believe in their religions as strongly as you believe in yours. According to many of them, neither you nor I will be saved. Oh well, I guess according to your religion I will not be saved, but I hope we can still be friends on the forum, and at least then some of my friends should be saved. Me, I think I'll have another beer and watch events unfold.

Cheers
PP

No offense was intended, PattayaPistol. Of course we can be friends.

[Dietrich]

I thought the world was supposed to end on 12/21/2012, the last day of the Mayan calendar.

Sorry,but that doesn`t work for me either.My birthday will be on 12-23-2012 and I plan to spend the greater part of that day duck hunting.Will someone contact this Mayan fellow,whoever he is,and tell him he needs to make more calendars.Ones with pictures of girls in thongs are always nice.

[jimbar]

Damn, I just bought a lottery ticket today. Now, if I win,...what happens......the world ends. I may have time to buy a gun or two, and get some shooting in before it ends, I heard it's supposed to end at 3:00 pm Pacific time, so if I hurry,......:(

[Bawanna]

Damn, I just bought a lottery ticket today. Now, if I win,...what happens......the world ends. I may have time to buy a gun or two, and get some shooting in before it ends, I heard it's supposed to end at 3:00 pm Pacific time, so if I hurry,......:(

I heard it was 6:30 so you just got an extra 3 1/2 hours. I'll look for ya on the other side.

So far all normal in my neighborhood.

Should I use FMJ's or Hollow Points on Zombies?

[TucsonMTB]

Relax Bawanna. According to http://www.ebiblefellowship.com/outreach/tracts/may21/ tomorrow is only the beginning of the end. I read it on the Internet so it must be true! ;)

Judgment Day!
May 21, 2011

And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. Revelation 9:5

The End of the World
October 21, 2011

[BeauNC]

The world isn't going to end of course, but I'm still using this as a great excuse to buy a shotgun at the gun show on Saturday!

[Bawanna]

The world isn't going to end of course, but I'm still using this as a great excuse to buy a shotgun at the gun show on Saturday!

Gosh darn, that's a fine idea. I might try that myself. We don't got a gunshow this weekend but I'll think of something. Fine idea!

[yqtszhj]

If It's coming I better go empty my checking account because I woulnt't want to .......................

[yqtszhj]

Bet you thought it happened and I was gone, huh?:D

[slowpoke]

Well I lucked out again, I'm still here.
I better go buy another gun and not push my luck. .. :D

[Phooey]

I'm in for the Mayan thing - it is right after our anniversary so if I forget a nice present I would be dead anyhow. Maybe this is another topic for Dear Dietrich?

[Willieboy]

Darn, still here. Now I have to mow the lawn.

[johnh]

Well guys if 2012 doesn't work, there is always that asteroid impact in 2034 (or was it 32?). Willeboy will probably have to mow the yard quite a few times before then though. :)

[Willieboy]

John, I'll certainly be pushing up daisies by then.

[Bawanna]

Well I woke up breathing but feel kind of like I got run over by Jocko on his Street Glide. Maybe this is the beginning they mentioned.
I tried the honey, this is the end I better go buy a new shotgun plan and the wife said to use what I already got. I told her this was serious and she said she was too. Go count how many you got. Damn. 11 so far. I don't think she's being fair. Maybe she don't likes me no more.
Anyhow don't want it all to end with an unsightly lawn so I'm gonna go mount the ridin lawnmower (I don't do pusher mowers too good) and do battle with grass, moss, and dandelions.
Hate to do this feeling poorly but I can play hurt.
Catch ya on the flip flop if we're still here. We pretty much got the whole country covered so report in if there's any sign of "The End".

[melissa5]

I just got home from the range and there sure were a lot of people there today. Getting in one last practice session before the mayhem starts. :p

[Bawanna]

I won the battle with the grass without mishap this trip, near fell off last trip but thats another very ugly story.
I'm headed out to start on some grips for Miss Melissa, I hope I have time to finish em before the end. If not, you'll always know I had the best intentions.
Let the sawdust begin.

[TheTman]

I am thouroughly impressed with the civility of this forum. A religous discussion that hasn't disintegrated into name calling and other foolishness. How cool is that?
I've studied a lot of religions and all of the good ones, deliver the same basic message: Do unto others and you would have done to you, and to love your neighbor. I guess my beliefs run a mixture of Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, with a smattering of others. I have a live and let live philosophy towards religion. It saddens me that more people have been killed in God's name, than any other cause. The dark age and middle age Catholics were particularly blood thirsty. Whole villages of Christians were slaughtered because they wouldn't bow down to the Pope. I don't hold today's Catholics responsible for what happened in the past, anymore than I hold the decendents of slave owners responsible for slavery.
I believe that people that were raised in a faith with good values, and practice their faith as they were taught will have good things happen to them in the afterlife. I think that when people of other faiths die, their religion shapes their afterlife. Like a dead Hindu will have a different experience than a dead Christian would.
I can't believe that millions of people that have never heard of Jesus Christ are going to be tormented eternally because they never heard the good news of Christ dying for our sins. I do feel that those who were raised Christian, and have turned their back on Christ, but still live a decent life and do good acts, may face an uncertain future in the afterlife. As far as the Bible goes, (King James version) I believe it's the best possible translation of the original writings that was possible at the time. Sure some words may have been misinterpreted, and other small errors crept in, but you have to look at the book as a whole, and go with the meaning of the book, and not get hung up on how some verse has been translated. Accept Jesus into your heart as your saviour, get Baptized, follow the Golden Rule and the 10 Commandments, listen to you conscience and your gut, and I believe you'll be good to go.
That's just my opinion that I've come up with over the last 35 years or so, everyone has their own. I'm glad to see we are able to discuss it in an adult manner. This forum ROCKS!!!

[melissa5]

i am thouroughly impressed with the civility of this forum. A religous discussion that hasn't disintegrated into name calling and other foolishness. How cool is that?
I'm glad to see we are able to discuss it in an adult manner. This forum rocks!!!

+1000

[gagnejs8]

its after 6pm and I'm still here..... I heard birds and cars. I guess I can continue with my day now!

[Willieboy]

I think the time I waiting for is 18:30. I have my tooth brush and razor packed.

Ya know, it's fun to kid about this, but for those who believe the Bible is, if not the word of God, at least the inspired word of God, as I do, we know it's just a matter of time. I'm currently reading a book called Charting the End Times by Tim LaHaye. The book helps the reader to understand what the bible has said about the ratpture, the seven year tribulation period, Christ's thousand year reign and the end of history. I'm only read the first chapter so I have much to learn, but it is a fascinating topic, at least for me.

Melissa, and anyone else interested, I have a paper, written by John MacArthur, that discusses the Doctrine of Election, another challenging and controversial subject. If interested, I'd be happy to send a copy.

[OldLincoln]

I do kinda feel sorry for the old guy. He must feel really down about now and perhaps a bit lonely.

For me the thing to take away from all this noise is to live each day as if there wasn't a tomorrow. Love harder and smile like everybody is your friend. No time for pettiness of aggravation in this life. I had a friend for many years who said "show 'em a shoot eating smile and make them wonder what ya been up to." He had a point, he did.

[BeauNC]

Here is my gun show purchase. Mossberg 500 12ga with an 18.5" barrel.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_uehAdIZGcbc/TdikUkqsA7I/AAAAAAAABIc/_sXUU4JS_rg/s1152/IMAG0029.jpg



And just to add fuel to the fire, I'm as atheist as they come. I do not believe in any kind of God or higher being and don't want to. However, aside from that, it is impossible to tell me from any person who claims to be "religious". I don't care what you believe, don't have any preconceived bias towards anybody, and judge everybody on their actions towards ME. Anybody that treats me well is my friend. And that is the bottom line.

[BeauNC]

I live each day as if there wasn't a tomorrow. Love harder and smile like everybody is your friend. No time for pettiness of aggravation in this life.

That is about as simple as it gets. I subscribe to that.

[TheTman]

Well dangit, I'm still here. Well, guess I'd better pay the rent then.

[newkahrowner]

im so glad im an athiest. stop

[TheTman]

You might not believe in God, but he believes in you.

[melissa5]

you might not believe in god, but he believes in you.

+1000

[Bawanna]

I'm glad the end was post poned. Today is the 16th anniversary of becoming a full fledged derelict. I figure a couple more years and I'll get my journeymen card and I'll be official.

Would have been a shame to be so close only to lose it all in the end.

[Willieboy]

If you make the grade Bawanna, your health will be restored.

I had my toothbrush and razor packed yesterday and had said my goodbyes. I mentioned my preparedness to a guy at church this morning and he said, "Bill, there's no dental plaque in heaven." Pretty funny I thought.

[jimbar]

Now the old preacher has revised his doomsday prediction, and now he says the world will end on Oct 21,.........my birthday!
No worries, I went out and bought a new pistola yesterday, and am planning on another one by summers end. Looks like I've got plenty of time left to get in some range time before the walls come down,...:p

[Bawanna]

Your just gonna leave us hanging like that? You got a new pistola yesterday but your not gonna tell us what it is? Plus not enlighten us to the next one before summers end.

I'm gonna need medication!

[jimbar]

Your just gonna leave us hanging like that? You got a new pistola yesterday but your not gonna tell us what it is? Plus not enlighten us to the next one before summers end.

I'm gonna need medication!


Well, it's not a Kahr, but it's something I've wanted for some time now. I've looked, and looked, and fondled it at the gun shops , so I found one at the right price,...for me, and just did it. Haven't been shootin' yet, will post when I do. Anyway, here she is,...Ruger Vaquero, .45 long Colt.

[Dietrich]

Well, it's not a Kahr, but it's something I've wanted for some time now. I've looked, and looked, and fondled it at the gun shops , so I found one at the right price,...for me, and just did it. Haven't been shootin' yet, will post when I do. Anyway, here she is,...Ruger Vaquero, .45 long Colt.
A mighty fine looking hogleg Jimbar.I like it!!

[Bawanna]

And what a beauty she is. I'm feeling much much better now. Thanks for ending the suspense.

Ya get that up at the place where the trailer was at?

[jimbar]

And what a beauty she is. I'm feeling much much better now. Thanks for ending the suspense.

Ya get that up at the place where the trailer was at?

No, I went south, down to Burlington, got it at $60 cheaper than quote at Lynden shop.
The next one on the list is still up for grabs, ...looking hard at Ruger GP100 .357, 6 in brl, stainless, and still hopeful of actually seeing the new Ruger SR1911. Seem to have this "thing" for Ruger hardware, they just draw me in.
I haven't abandoned ship, I still love my CW9, and it is my daily carry.

[Bawanna]

Thats the beauty of guns, you can two time em, carry em in pairs or have whole group experiences and they all feel just fine and get along well.

I've always like rugers and have many of them.

I need to trek north some day and hit warehouse sports, haven't been there since the canucks bought em. My kid says they got a nice inventory again.

I'm told the little shop at the Anacortes cut off of 5. Holiday Sports or some such thing is doing well also. Stopped there alot enroute to Anacortes when I remodeled the hospital. Used to be like a 7-11 but with crab pots, and fishing stuff and hardware as well as junk food and of course the coffee pot.

[jimbar]

Thats the beauty of guns, you can two time em, carry em in pairs or have whole group experiences and they all feel just fine and get along well.

I've always like rugers and have many of them.

I need to trek north some day and hit warehouse sports, haven't been there since the canucks bought em. My kid says they got a nice inventory again.

I'm told the little shop at the Anacortes cut off of 5. Holiday Sports or some such thing is doing well also. Stopped there alot enroute to Anacortes when I remodeled the hospital. Used to be like a 7-11 but with crab pots, and fishing stuff and hardware as well as junk food and of course the coffee pot.

I have been in the shop you mentioned, it's across the street from Micky D's I believe. They have a pretty nice selection of handguns, but the Wholesale place seems to have better prices than everyone else.
I would gladly buy from my local shop, but they're just not competitive enough. I know a smaller shop has higher overhead, but a price difference of more than $60 or $70 is just too much.
On another note, I'm already thinking about maybe some new grips for the Vaquero. I'm convinced Ruger just put those black plastic grips on , knowing we would upgrade to something befitting such a fine weapon.
I'm thinking of something , not too fancy, it is a cowboy gun, after all, and maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer for a better hold on the gun. Have any ideas? You do make grips for wheel guns, right?......

[Bawanna]

I have been in the shop you mentioned, it's across the street from Micky D's I believe. They have a pretty nice selection of handguns, but the Wholesale place seems to have better prices than everyone else.
I would gladly buy from my local shop, but they're just not competitive enough. I know a smaller shop has higher overhead, but a price difference of more than $60 or $70 is just too much.
On another note, I'm already thinking about maybe some new grips for the Vaquero. I'm convinced Ruger just put those black plastic grips on , knowing we would upgrade to something befitting such a fine weapon.
I'm thinking of something , not too fancy, it is a cowboy gun, after all, and maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer for a better hold on the gun. Have any ideas? You do make grips for wheel guns, right?......

I shall ponder this. I've done em before. I think it's doable. Let me wrap my small mind around this and see what comes out the other end. I think we could do that beauty proud. Being new you can be bonding and not wasting patience waiting for me so I could buy a little time?

[jimbar]

I shall ponder this. I've done em before. I think it's doable. Let me wrap my small mind around this and see what comes out the other end. I think we could do that beauty proud. Being new you can be bonding and not wasting patience waiting for me so I could buy a little time?

Time is something I have plenty of, er,....at least until Oct 21,....that's when the SHTF, you understand,.....take your time.....I'll be here, sipping on my Henry's hefeweizen.....helps some to ease the pain.....would you need the orig grips to use as template ?.......

[Bawanna]

Time is something I have plenty of, er,....at least until Oct 21,....that's when the SHTF, you understand,.....take your time.....I'll be here, sipping on my Henry's hefeweizen.....helps some to ease the pain.....would you need the orig grips to use as template ?.......

No I've given up on making grips from grips, it just don't work. I'll research and see what other frames are the same as the Vaquero. My son has the Birdshead handle version, it should be the same in the top forward half. I'll see his fit my blackhawk and maybe we'll have a match.

The worst case scenario is we'll have to meet up and I'll confiscate the gun on a weekend when I know I can focus all efforts on it. Once I got it fitted I could get the gun back and we're home free. That's an absolute worst case scenario, I hate having other peoples guns away from them any length of time. So dang hard to give em back sometimes.

[jlottmc]

I want that gun in 44 mag. I never really warmed up to 45 colt, but in a 44 mag that would blow my dress off. Right bbl length, finish and feel, I dig.