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by markinalpine
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Gun Law around the world
Topic: Politicians are not always on the wrong side of an issue
Replies: 4
Views: 4340

I was trying to compliment the legislature of Alabama...

,,,not get into some religious argument. I also believe, not just in the existence of God, but also the principle that "God helps those who help themselves." That's why I obtained a Concealed Handgun License. I can carry a pistol, I can't carry a cop. Or, in case of emergency, dial 1911. N...
by markinalpine
Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Gun Law around the world
Topic: Politicians are not always on the wrong side of an issue
Replies: 4
Views: 4340

Good for Alabama's Legislature

Everybody else, unless you live in New Jersey or Californicata, get busy writing your state reps and senators, if your state doesn't alsready have such a law. I do have to take exception to one thing in this article, though: (By Rep. Mark Keahey, D-Grove Hill), "The Second Amendment gives us a ...
by markinalpine
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Shotguns
Topic: Assembling a Home Defense Shotgun. Latest from carteach0
Replies: 0
Views: 2141

Assembling a Home Defense Shotgun. Latest from carteach0

http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2009/02/r ... html#links

BTW, if you've never read his blog, do so. There are a lot of good articles.

Mark :TX:
by markinalpine
Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Cleaning mil surp barrels
Replies: 16
Views: 17478

Yes, I built one and used it to clean up a 100 year old Winchester 1894 .30-30 that exhibited the usual clean it, put it away, clean it the next day and it was as if you hadn't cleaned it the day before. After using the EBC, it now cleans up more quickly, and follow up cleanings on the next two days...
by markinalpine
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Black Powder Firearms
Topic: Martini Henri question
Replies: 11
Views: 7695

Here's a good article at SurplusRifle.com about forming brass 24 gage shot shells for reloading for this rifle, reloading them, and firing them: http://www.surplusrifle.com/articles200 ... /index.asp

Mark :idea:
by markinalpine
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Cleaning mil surp barrels
Replies: 16
Views: 17478

SurplusRifle.com has several articles about cleaning using commercial and home-made products and devices. Check the articles in the General Maintenance secton: http://www.surplusrifle.com/maintenance.asp In particular, I recommend the article about building your own Electric Bore Cleaner, EBC: http:...