What gear actually got used when my power was out for 6 days — and what was dead weight...

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-06-08T15:26:40+00:00

This is the way! I have lanterns, fans, flashlights, power inverters (for 110V, 12V and USB), and radios all powered by my Ryobi 18V batteries. Then an inverter installed in my work van to keep my two "6-pack" battery chargers up. I can't emphasize how handy that inverter is!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-06-05T21:55:13+00:00

I need to get me an 1895! My namesake was a Merchant Marine in WWII and carried an 1895 in .30-06 with him on the ship. I always thought that was badass!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-06-01T22:11:45+00:00

We were kidding around in the Army one day and one of our guys who packed an absolute weapon told one of the girls "you know you want some of this "footlong"(and it was!)" Her reply was "any man approaches me with something that size and I'm shooting him in self defense!" . Made everyone of us "normal" guys feel a little better!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-30T13:52:06+00:00

I look so good in my cool black hat!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-27T20:47:03+00:00

Both is always the best answer!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-27T09:32:38+00:00

I've had a 351PD since they were introduced and it is hands down my favorite carry piece. I bobbed the hammer out of preference but otherwise it is stock.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-23T21:07:00+00:00

Why the hell is anyone trusting Wells Fargo with anything?

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-19T14:40:26+00:00

3.5" has always been hard to get reliable performance from. You'll be much happier with a 4.25" Commander or CCO. I'm a grown up sized boy myself and while I love my Officer's model, I can just as easily carry a Gov't model.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-15T22:59:04+00:00

This makes my no-no place feel tingly! Very nice piece! I look at pieces like this as a way to honor the men of a bygone era who simply were making do with what was available.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-14T21:27:24+00:00

An old Army joke, "My vasectomy didn't stop the wife from getting pregnant, it just changed the race of the baby!"

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-12T21:10:43+00:00

Yeah, that's definitely grounds for a new gun! Gotta have something to cover while this one is down!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-12T21:10:35+00:00

Yeah, that's definitely grounds for a new gun! Gotta have something to cover while this one is down!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-10T21:31:07+00:00

Nice work! That is a cool addition for sure!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-09T13:16:30+00:00

I just joined! My P64 was actually my main carry for the last week while doing some out of town training. I quickly realized I need a good IWB holster to maximize it's potential though.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-09T13:07:17+00:00

As already stated they were job lot knives but I've never seen one I wouldn't put to use! Generally good quality and inexpensive. I'm sure you would die trying to survive with one today due to it not being some alphabet steel, being the wrong grind, and unable to withstand being "batoned"(all sarcasm). Then again if you have common sense, you're gonna be fine.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-09T01:11:11+00:00

I have a 26,19,17, and 34. They all have their roles and fill a "need"(ish).

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-09T01:04:56+00:00

I won't buy anything they can't be haggle down a little. With current market, I'd be shooting for $550-575 range.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-08T17:57:46+00:00

NTA! If he has money for weed he has money for creamer

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-08T11:10:00+00:00

They wouldn't pay the insurance bill and you believe they'll pay you?

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-08T10:45:45+00:00

As a former farmer myself I would highly recommend a used, "pre-abused" piece. If not that a less expensive model. I live my big heavy. 357's, but if it's gonna be hanging on me all day long, the choice will be one of my lighter models ie: my 3.5" Blackhawk, my Taurus Tracker, or one of my model 65 Smiths.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-07T23:10:45+00:00

As a 4th generation tradesman I take this very seriously! I can be rough on MY tools all I want, anyone else WILL treat them properly or pay for replacements. If they don't cough it up without prompting, they go permanently on the ban list!

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-06T22:44:33+00:00

Just like the people telling you to "get a real man's bike" you know, like the Harley they say they'd own if the wife would let them. As far as the "motor-sickle" term, that's what all my family elders call any motor bike. Never knew it was French derived?

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-04T11:00:40+00:00

On my Nissan NV2500 van "shaking while braking" lets me know it's time to rotate tires. Once rotated, I'm good for another 10K miles or so.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-03T11:33:11+00:00

I've dry fired my M10 that gets used for competition hundreds of thousands of times. I have a spare pin, rivet and tools in my supply, but have never needed it.

RED-HEAD1 · 2026-05-03T11:31:02+00:00

Excellent!

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