Hunting and Fishing Thread - With Poll

[Crusader]

I'm a golfer in the making...

It is the farthest thing from my mind. I have just started to play golf again so that has my attention right now. I just bought the new Taylor Made R7 CGB Max men's regular graphite irons. I can't use women's clubs because I'll lose too much distance. I have a fast swing speed for a girl (80-86mph). So, I've got 2 tee times for Memorial day weekend! Of course, on Tuesday, when I come back to work I will probably be really sore.

 

[Craig H.]

It is the farthest thing from my mind. I have just started to play golf again so that has my attention right now. I just bought the new Taylor Made R7 CGB Max men's regular graphite irons. I can't use women's clubs because I'll lose too much distance. I have a fast swing speed for a girl (80-86mph). So, I've got 2 tee times for Memorial day weekend! Of course, on Tuesday, when I come back to work I will probably be really sore.

I have found that my blood pressure and general well being greatly improve if I spend my woods and water time sans woods and irons.

To each their own.

 

[SteelMaiden]

I have found that my blood pressure and general well being greatly improve if I spend my woods and water time sans woods and irons.

 

[Joe Cruse]

It is the farthest thing from my mind. I have just started to play golf again so that has my attention right now. I just bought the new Taylor Made R7 CGB Max men's regular graphite irons. I can't use women's clubs because I'll lose too much distance. I have a fast swing speed for a girl (80-86mph). So, I've got 2 tee times for Memorial day weekend! Of course, on Tuesday, when I come back to work I will probably be really sore.

Some of my better fishing has come at a golf course! Just have to remember to catch and release, because of the chemicals used for keeping up the course.

I actually like golf also, it's just that I don't play very well . A supplier took me to a scramble tournament this week. It was a lot of fune, but we came in last (1 over par). All 4 of us won a free round of golf at that course: I guess they figured we needed the practice . Your clubs sound pretty nice. I've been using borrowed clubs for 15 years now, so I finally bought some last week. Found a set of used Ping Eye 2 irons on ebay for $127, and a Calloway driver for $32. They played pretty well, for the money.

Oh yeah, the boat is running, and I'm fishing again. Woohooh!!!!

 

[Crusader]

Hunting is a possibility

I have never gone hunting or fishing. But, if I had to choose it would be hunting. I actually own a Les Baer handgun - it's a .45. It's called the Thunder Ranch Special. I have a holster on order with Lou Alessi. He's a really terrific guy and holster-maker. I've been emailing-chatting with him that last 2 days to check on my order which may be due in 2-3 weeks. He's so busy that he ran out of leather! He's been supplying the military non-stop. So, it's hard to get a holster from him right now. I've been waiting a few months and it will be worth it.

 

[Craig H.]

I have never gone hunting or fishing. But, if I had to choose it would be hunting. I actually own a Les Baer handgun - it's a .45. It's called the Thunder Ranch Special. I have a holster on order with Lou Alessi. He's a really terrific guy and holster-maker. I've been emailing-chatting with him that last 2 days to check on my order which may be due in 2-3 weeks. He's so busy that he ran out of leather! He's been supplying the military non-stop. So, it's hard to get a holster from him right now. I've been waiting a few months and it will be worth it.

Lee, how often do you shoot it? Although I am not familiar with the Thunder Ranch Special, I have definitely heard of Alessi. Is the pistol like the Colt 1911A (Colt.45 military sidearm)?

 

[Crusader]

Lee, how often do you shoot it? Although I am not familiar with the Thunder Ranch Special, I have definitely heard of Alessi. Is the pistol like the Colt 1911A (Colt.45 military sidearm)?

Funny you should ask. I was shooting every weekend right after I bought it in Jan or Feb? I shot so many rounds early on that I bruised the thumb bone to where I could not hold the gun in my hand and it is just getting back to normal in the last 2 months. I'm ready to go back though. I am planning on taking Handgun Combat lessons as soon as the holster (Model: CQC-S) arrives. (need the holster - a requirement for the class.) I want to go to Thunder Ranch but it's out of state and I absolutely hate travelling. So, I'll end up going local.

Oops, Yes it is a 1911.

 

[Craig H.]

Funny you should ask. I was shooting every weekend right after I bought it in Jan or Feb? I shot so many rounds early on that I bruised the thumb bone to where I could not hold the gun in my hand and it is just getting back to normal in the last 2 months. I'm ready to go back though. I am planning on taking Handgun Combat lessons as soon as the holster (Model: CQC-S) arrives. (need the holster - a requirement for the class.) I want to go to Thunder Ranch but it's out of state and I absolutely hate travelling. So, I'll end up going local.

Oops, Yes it is a 1911.

Sweet. I noticed you are in CA. How much trouble is it to get the necessary carry permits, etc.?

 

[Crusader]

Sweet. I noticed you are in CA. How much trouble is it to get the necessary carry permits, etc.?

My hubby says it depends on the city!! Los Angeles is very hard, San Francisco is darn near impossible. The class we want to take qualifies for a permit from what my hubby says.

 

[Crusader]

Blue vs Hard Chrome

My gun was originally a blue finish (see attached photo) - it is at Les Baer right now and I am having him change it to hard chrome. It should return about the same time as the holster. The hard-chrome is easier to maintain - won't show as much scuff marks. Plus, I am having the trigger changed - it will have 3 holes in it (looks pretty) rather a solid trigger. Having the sights checked/adjusted too.