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February 28, 2009
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Yes, I know Steve quoted the Dead earlier this week, but you gotta get this.
I knew we were going to finally get to the range this week and get a chance to shoot my new .357SM.
Monday — Prep for the range. Set the headspace on the .357SM way too tight.
Tuesday — Bought a 738P on GB. Made quick trip to the Gun Shop to do paperwork.
Wednesday — We went to the range. Had to hand-turn the cylinder on the SM because, though I brought the tool, I forgot the gauge.
Thursday — Reset the gap and put the gauge in the range-bag.
Friday — We went back to the range and picked up the Li'l Dan. Shot both it and the .357SM which performed flawlessly with the correct gap. Came out of the range and this is what happened to my car while we were shooting.
We went to Cabela's and bought some stuff. Then, 10 minutes before we were going to watch the gun -control show hosted by that woman with an IQ of 12, ComEd decided that we needed a break from the use of electricity. So we missed the show. Who knows, maybe the guys at ComED ar NRA members? 
At least the owner of the building accepted responsibility for the damage to the car and will be paying for the repair. There's a long, boring story behind that.
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February 22, 2009
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My guess is a forklift ???
I always ask my Soldiers- "have you had worse days?" Normally they say yes, so I say "well then- it could be worse..."
I hope next week goes well for you.
Best Regards,
ROn
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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January 24, 2009
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That's a bummer about the car door. At least the building owner has agreed to fix it. The week was not a complete loss though, you got some good range time in.
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February 28, 2009
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Actually the damage was don by one of those mini-busses built on a Ford 350 chassis.
Yes, it is good that they accepted responsibility, not many people do these days.
Yes, it was good range time; twice in one week, no less. The .357SM is a real puppy to shoot and the Li'l Dan is a lot of fun though both of us found it to shoot high and left. We'll see how it does after a good cleaning and correct headspace setting.
December 17, 2008
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Yep, that's a rough week...but at least you got in some quality range time and were able to excercise your DWAS...
April 25, 2008
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Bad deal with the car, but great that you could shoot some Dan Wessons.
The Savantist
February 7, 2009
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Bummer about the car, but any week you can buy a 738P counts as a good week IMHO.
(took me YEARS to find mine)
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February 28, 2009
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I really like that little gun, which surprises me because I've always been a big gun person. In the bottom of the box, under the foam I found the original owners manual with the warranty card still attached. It doesn't look like it's ever been touched.
BTW -- in the box, in it's own little slot in the foam was a large metal disk about the size of a quarter, with 2 little prongs on one part of the edge. Does anyone know what this is for?
Also, are there any wooden grips available for this gun?
February 2, 2009
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If it was a Makarov; that would be a takedown tool, but for anything else I don't know.
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November 17, 2008
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Maybe the previous owner is STILLLLL looking for the tool to take down his Makarov. 
Send us a pic, it could be fun guessing.
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January 24, 2009
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zoommb said:
BTW — in the box, in it's own little slot in the foam was a large metal disk about the size of a quarter, with 2 little prongs on one part of the edge. Does anyone know what this is for?
It sounds like the key for a screw-on plastic trigger lock. I can get a pic of one for you tonight, if you want.
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February 28, 2009
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CF
Either that or I can post a pic tomorrow, your choice.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Good catch CF, that's gotta be it
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January 24, 2009
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Here ya go, does it look like this?
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BTW, my boys figured out how to take that screw out by using two nails & a pair of vise grips, at the age of 13.
So my advise is to use something with an actual key, for any kids older than that. LOL!
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February 28, 2009
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Thanks CF. That's exactly it. However, the actual trigger lock did not come with the gun. Fortunately I don't have to worry about kids. First, they're both shooters and have been since a very young age. Second they're both grown.
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