Random Spoon Pics Thread

[Racerbvd]

[fred cook]

Here is one that I have fitted out for steel plate matches wearing a set of grips I made. The "hump" on the right grip panel positions the trigger finger so that it positions the same each shot. It only allows the tip of the trigger finger to pull straight back each time.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner

Byron, show me the magazine of the Woodsman please

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

The one second from the bottom on the left is a 2nd Model Woodsman Match Target magazine with the "tombstone" thumbpiece ($150-$175 each!). The others appear to be for the 3rd model Woodsman but look to me to have been made by Triple K an aftermarket supplier. I think the Triple K mags sell new for about $40 or so. Nice looking Colt!

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by fred cook

The one second from the bottom on the left is a 2nd Model Woodsman Match Target magazine with the "tombstone" thumbpiece ($150-$175 each!). The others appear to be for the 3rd model Woodsman but look to me to have been made by Triple K an aftermarket supplier. I think the Triple K mags sell new for about $40 or so. Nice looking Colt!

Now if we can figure out what year. As it is clearly stamped Huntsman, but the Colt page list that number as a 1936 Woodsman.
The numbers and such.

[fred cook]

Proofhouse says 1951, but that is a bit early for a third model (bottom mag release) pistol. The Colt site does say 1936 but that would be for a first model. IIRC, the third model guns came out in 1953 or thereabouts. The second model Woodsman pistols (1948-1953) had an "S" suffix. The really early thirds were built on a frame that had the little bulge for the push button mag release but was not machined for it. A case of Colt using up the leftover frames! Hope this helps.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by fred cook

Proofhouse says 1951, but that is a bit early for a third model (bottom mag release) pistol. The Colt site does say 1936 but that would be for a first model. IIRC, the third model guns came out in 1953 or thereabouts. The second model Woodsman pistols (1948-1953) had an "S" suffix. The really early thirds were built on a frame that had the little bulge for the push button mag release but was not machined for it. A case of Colt using up the leftover frames! Hope this helps.

Thank you sir, any ideas about these 2?

[sc_rufctr]

Damn... This lady knows what she's doing.

[Geronimo '74]

There is something about resting a loaded shotspoon on the barrel end, that does not feel right to me.
But the loading technique is very cool.

[fred cook]

She is either resting the muzzle of the shotgun on the ground.....bad idea unless you are trying to blowup a barrel or she is resting it on her foot......equally bad thing to do with a loaded shotgun since it is hard to shoot well from one foot!

[rfuerst911sc]

My comment is she appears to really know the shot spoon , and because we can't see what she rests the shotgun on at the end of the video she is placing the end of the barrel on a rag/towel/pillow because I'm sure they rehearsed the scene for the video . I would like to think with her apparent skill set that she respects the weapon enough to not rest it on the dirt .

[doublestuff]

At the risk of making an argument from authority, I think some of you may not recognize her last name. I can assure you, whatever the barrel is resting on at the end of the video, she knows what she is doing.
Although I can see that it might send the wrong message to those who don't know how to handle firearms correctly, so it might have been a good idea to do something different in the video. I think they were going for cute.
If you aren't familiar with her dad, google Jerry Miculek and dig in.

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by doublestuff

At the risk of making an argument from authority, I think some of you may not recognize her last name. I can assure you, whatever the barrel is resting on at the end of the video, she knows what she is doing.
Although I can see that it might send the wrong message to those who don't know how to handle firearms correctly, so it might have been a good idea to do something different in the video. I think they were going for cute.
If you aren't familiar with her dad, google Jerry Miculek and dig in.

exactly who she/he are. Still think it left the wrong impression. At the very least they should have zoomed the camera back a bit to show that the muzzle was on a satisfactory rest. Some idiot is going to watch that and think it is ok to rest the muzzle of a rifle or shotgun on the ground. You just can't fix stupid!

[svandamme]

that shotgun has a muzzlebrake the size of texas.

she can rest it on whatever and it will still be fine as long as aint resting on her big toe when she pulls the trigger

not her fault if stupid people do stupid things

[Geronimo '74]

I agree, people with that level of skill tend to know what they are doing.
Still a quick visual of how she positioned the weapon would be a nice informative little extra. One that could save lives.

The huge muzzle break might mitigate the effects of an accidental discharge. It is dangerous no matter how you look at it. And I would not want to be anywhere near if it happens.

[Jeff Higgins]

There is no muzzle brake on that gun. There is an extended magazine tube that is at least six to eight inches longer than the barrel. She is resting the end of the magazine tube on the ground, not the end of the barrel. Perfectly safe. As a matter of fact, you will see this at the currently popular three gun matches where virtually every competitor has a similar extended magazine tube.

[Geronimo '74]

Thanks for clearing that up. She did load a ton of shells in that thing.
12 in the tube plus one on the side. 2 times double and two quadruple loads.

You sure know your stuff, Jeff!
( But I’m not entirely convinced it is ‘perfectly’ safe. )

[BReif61]

Question for the brain trust re: rifle decision

Would be used for recreational target shooting and SHTF situation.

The obvious choice here is an AR variant, due to relatively low cost of entry, availability of ammo, interchangeability and upgradability. However they carry the stigma of being Scary Black Guns.

An option I've known about is the Ruger Mini-14. Same ammo, but less common/upgradable. Higher initial investment (cursory research on this). Doesn't look "scary" in Ranch guise. Reviews highlight some ergonomic issues with reloads. Buy new production, not used.

At what point does it make sense to NOT buy the AR? Prices on ARs vary wildly so forming an apples to apples comparison can be difficult.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Thank you sir, any ideas about these 2?

The first 3 pix are of a Colt mdl 1908..inside hammer 380...made form 1908 through the end of WW2...the second batch of pix are the 380 govt Model based on a reduced version of the 1911..made in the 1980's...a spoon that I thought was a pos..and passed on buying..although now they have found favor with collectors?

Colt made the prewar model in 3 calibers .25, .32 and 380....the 32 was named the 1903, the 25 and 380 the 1908...when they were introduced.

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by BReif61

Question for the brain trust re: rifle decision

Would be used for recreational target shooting and SHTF situation.

The obvious choice here is an AR variant, due to relatively low cost of entry, availability of ammo, interchangeability and upgradability. However they carry the stigma of being Scary Black Guns.

An option I've known about is the Ruger Mini-14. Same ammo, but less common/upgradable. Higher initial investment (cursory research on this). Doesn't look "scary" in Ranch guise. Reviews highlight some ergonomic issues with reloads. Buy new production, not used.

At what point does it make sense to NOT buy the AR? Prices on ARs vary wildly so forming an apples to apples comparison can be difficult.

As those who know me around here will tell you, I'm anything but a "black rifle" kind of a guy. I do see the utility and common sense in having something like that around, however. My solution was the Mini-14. Actually, prior to that, my first semi-auto rifle was a Springfield Armory M1A "Scout Squad", an 18" barreled version of the venerable M14/M1A in .308, or 7.62 NATO.

The latter is kinda spendy to both purchase and feed. I do like its added power, though. Having started with that rifle, the Mini-14 was a natural choice for me. I would recommend it without hesitation. Mine is a very early '70's manufacture, some of which are known to wildly inaccurate. I got lucky - mine shoots quite well. The new ones have corrected the issues that led to that reputation, so you can buy one and rest assured it will be at least acceptably accurate.

Prices seem to be competitive with the lower to mid range AR-15's. Magazines are readily available (stick with Ruger - some aftermarket seems kinda poor quality). Various "upgrades" and farkles seem to be readily available as well. The only thing I have yet changed on mine are the sights, but that was purely personal preference. It's a great rifle right out of the box.