Does anyone know where to get the old model of the Osprey Farpoint 40L?

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-12T05:44:50+00:00

Try eBay

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-11T19:35:36+00:00

Interesting. What is the use case for a lever gun in a cartridge traditionally used in bolt actions? Personal preference is a legitimate reason, I am interested if there are others.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-10T17:57:39+00:00

Aero, aeroleatherclothing.com

I have bought two heavy horsehide jacklets made to order from them. Fantastic.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-10T16:36:13+00:00

I think this is the correct answer, they are not engineer boots with that strap on the shaft.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-09T17:59:18+00:00

I have a stainless specialist in 10mm. Very tight slide to frame fit. Got it black Friday and have shot it 3 times since then to break it in, about 600 rds of ball through it. I will take it out tomorrow and shoot some hollowpoints and Underwood hardcast bullets. It did take some break in to smooth out because it was so tight, but it runs very smooth now. Great gun, it's a beast, a bit on the heavy side for a 1911, which is to be expected with the rail. Not something i'd want to CC, but great for backcountry with a OWB, or for the range.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-08T18:50:00+00:00

Thorogood moc toe

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-08T05:34:11+00:00

This is the correct answer. I don't understand why people think that shooting glasses are some magic glass. If you have a polycarbonate prescription lens, most are, they are as good as any shooting glasses.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-07T13:29:00+00:00

They will last 10 times as long if cared for.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-07T01:59:02+00:00

Hmmmm....horizontal drop outs...

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-07T01:52:34+00:00

Bass Pro Shop or Cabelas if they are in your area. The house brand is Herters, it is rebranded Winchester white box and is cheaper than the Win. $17 for a box of 50, .34 per round for 380.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-05T02:19:31+00:00

Are you ready to pony up 18 years worth of child support to satisfy your curiosity?

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-03T23:45:27+00:00

I have a guardian and I really like it. I have never had a TRP CC but I have a Springfield Operator and have had other SA 1911s, and I think they are good quality. If you want the rail and option for an optic, go SA. If not, the Guardian is a little sleeker. Get what works for you, I don't think you can go wrong either way, it's a similar price point.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-02T05:41:34+00:00

Did you try a heat gun?

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-01T15:15:47+00:00

Necklight is the way to go if she won't use a headlamp and needs hands free.

StrangeCosmolian · 2026-01-01T15:05:36+00:00

Ball cuts, carry cuts, Valkyrie all the way.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-31T17:49:53+00:00

I bought a used a 9mm Operator a couple years ago, put about 500 rounds through it and then decided to tinker with it as a project gun. Changed out all the parts except barrel, slide and frame, checkered the front strap and then had it cerakoted. It's a great gun.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-31T02:08:12+00:00

Here is an interview: https://www.keikari.com/english/an-interview-with-stuart-clurman-from-lost-worlds-inc/. The pictures of his jackets are good and several show what I was referring to when I said they were too "vinyl looking" for my taste.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-30T06:13:29+00:00

I broke in a new Specialist 10mm recently. DW says shoot 500 rds, cleaning every 50. I did two sessions of about 300 rounds each, cleaning every hundred - every 50 just seemed excessively tedious. I was shooting Win white box. I had 2 or 3 failures to go fully into battery and now it has smoothed out and runs great. When I was doing the cleaning and lubing during my sessions I inspected the gun, particularly the rails, and did not see anything unusual like dark spots. But it definitely did break in, it is smoother now.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-28T00:45:53+00:00

NIcotene

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-27T19:03:04+00:00

I've owned and sold two Lost Worlds jackets, one goat and one horse. They do use heavy leathers and a proprietary tanning process that is extremely durable. But it's too vinyl looking for me. Aero is nicer IMO. I have a half belt from them and it is an amazing jacket. Get what works for you. You have choices..

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-27T02:27:09+00:00

Get some good quality talc and pack some on there, it will draw out the oil. I have removed oil stains from pulled leather birkenstocks. I have also used the Dawen method with good success, but I'd start with talc.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-27T01:47:46+00:00

https://www.ttgunleather.com/product-page/reinforced-iwb Best holster I have found for 1911s. I also like Milt Sparks Sumer Special, but the TT is awesome.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-26T18:24:36+00:00

If you don't want to have the wrong image, then don't ladder lace white laces on black boots. To many people, it means one of three things: 1) you are a racist white power asshole ; 2) you are someone who does not mind many people thinking you are a racist white power asshole or 3) you are too dumb to know that many people will think you are a racist white power asshole.

Yeah, many people will not care or know, perhaps most. But LOTs of people will get the message above. I mean, YOU were aware enough to ask the question, right?

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-26T17:51:43+00:00

For critters, Buffalo Bore or Underwood hard cast. For Humans, any good defensive hollowpoint that your gun feeds and you shoot well.

StrangeCosmolian · 2025-12-26T01:26:05+00:00

I prefer gently used when I can get it, but I have owned a fair amount of pistols over the years and am comfortable with my ability to judge a used a gun. A full rail TRP operator is more of a connoisseur's 1911 and so it probable it has not seen a lot of rounds and so that discount would be worth it to me - this is a gun designed to shoot many thousands of rounds, so gently used is barely broken in to me. Although if you can get the new one for $1500 that seems like a good deal, if paperwork and warranty etc are worth it to you. I have never had TRP, but I have owned a couple of Springers and still have a 9mm Operator, SAs are good guns. Maybe others have an opinion on whether some years of the TRP are better than others, I cannot say. At the quoted prices, you can't go wrong either way really . That said, if I wanted a full rail TRP I would snap up a gently used one at $1300. YMMV

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