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CDOT related news in Cotopaxi, Colorado.   Region 2, Section 4, Patrol 60 

The proper way to shoot a highway sign.

(part 1)

The video is about 3 megs.  Click here for Part 1.

10-4. (click it - hear it - live it)

Warning:  Don't try this at home.  That's what the signs by the highway are there for. *

"a couple of flyers"  lol

The Glock 33, caliber 357 Sig  (actually shoots a 9mm (Lugar/ 9x19) bullet, .355) is quite a little powerhouse.

It has been claimed that this round is equal to a 357 magnum shot out of a 4 inch revolver.

It's a nice light, small sized carry gun that allows a switch from hollowpoints to flatnose bullets with a change of a clip.

(It is suitable for 2-legged varmints or 4-legged varmints!)

Below is a photo of the Glock 33, caliber 357 Sig with the barrel off and alongside

the .22 Long Rifle barrel and magazine of the Advantage Arms conversion kit (cost: $265).

They can be swapped out in about 10 seconds.

The Advantage Arms kit is much lighter with its aluminum slide, and it's cheaper to shoot!

This kit seems to like Remington "Golden Bullet" 36 grain copper plated hollow points.

That's great, because they are cheap ($16.67 per 550 rounds January, 2009) and my 10/22 likes them also.

There are usually a few duds here and there.

Wal-Mart sells these as cheap as anyone. (even by the case)

notes:

Kit Problems: 

Picky. Doesn't like Federal ammo.  Jams. This is the 36 grain, copper plated, high velocity ammo that is also sold in bulk (550/box). 

My 10/22 shoots it well.

First round chambering:  If I tap the back of the mag against my hand while pointing it downward it straightens out the shells in the magazine and the first round chambers correctly.

Ejector wear on the barrel.  I'm monitoring it.  Seems a tad excessive, considering I've only put a few hundred rounds through it.

Guide rod end bent.  Still functions, monitoring it.  I think it happened while installing the slide - I think - the guide rod slipped down a notch and I forced it and bent it.  It's really super thin at the end of the rod (towards back of gun).  Didn't take much to bend it.  If that's the problem, it's and easy fix with a pair of pliers.

Gotta love the idea of fixing a gun with a pair of pliers.

(part 2)

The proper way to - rapidly - shoot a highway sign.

or, click here for part 2 (movie)

I bought  a BMF Activator and put it on my old Ruger 10-22. 

It dumps a 25 round Butler Creek Hot Lips clip pretty fast.

As you can see, my control is not good.  Pretty fun though.

This 22 Long Rifle gun also has an old 4 power scope, see-thru mounts and a folding stock. 

Since this video, I've added a laser sight and a Surefire light.

click to view larger image a "Black" 10-22

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And yes, the BMF Activator is legal.

Click pic to read BATF letter.

The Ruger Charger 22 also works well. (click for Me on You.Tube)

click photo for larger image

(part 3)

The proper way to shoot a highway sign...

With a Double-Barreled 12 Gauge Shotgun!

Click photo for the slug fest!

or, Click here for Part 3, the movie.

Yikes!  I guess at some point, if you have a double barrel shotgun capable of firing both barrels, you have to try this. 

My advice:  Don't do this.

However, if you do, I suggest taking the Advil prior to shooting.

Epilogue

click pic for movie

It took me 4 tries to get this video, lol.  The first time, both barrels fire, but I miss the sign!  Too funny.

The next two times, only one barrel fires each attempt!  This probably due to not quite pulling both triggers at the same time...

and the recoil of the first shell taking pressure off the second trigger.

There is a huge difference in felt recoil between firing one and two barrels!

On the final cut, the gun comes apart!  This was just the action of recoil against a firm grip on the forearm....

the 2X recoil simply disassembled the shotgun in my hands! 

First attempt - miss 2x, second try - one hit, third try - one hit, fourth try - two hits.

however,   Note the grouping!!!

Don't know how I did that!

Muzzle loading (the guns, not the mouths) is a blast!

  I hadn't messed with this stuff since high school.

The pistol is a .44 caliber "New Orleans Ace" kit from Classic Arms.

Although the barrel is rifled, there are no sights.  Perhaps a laser sight should be added?

The pistol is "barn-side" accurate. It usually takes a couple of tries to get the percussion cap to fire.

  The rifle was made from a kit also. It is a .45 caliber.

The rifle is surprisingly accurate, considering that the barrel was once bent and had to be straightened.

update March 17:  OK, what rifle?   Well, that video just didn't work out right (file converting problems)

So I cut it out.  But it was really stupid also, you can be sure. 

Pyrodex RS was used in this demonstration.  It is really designed for larger caliber rifles.

Here's a photo of the pistol with a full page advertisement for it in the April, 1975 American Rifleman magazine.

A company called Deer Creek still sells these....or at least parts.

 I had to make a ring for the ramrod and a trigger return spring to get this in working condition.

However, I've ordered these items from Deer Creek. UPDATE:  Got the parts, great service!

 It looks like the new nipples are of a different design so perhaps this will enhance reliability.

* The sign used in this demonstration is privately owned.  As crazy as it sounds, defacing public property is illegal!

A sign such as the one used in this demonstration would cost around $100 to replace, plus the cost of labor and other materials.

  We get a lot of shot up signs.  It's expensive!   Please don't shoot the highway signs!  Think: TAX dollars.

And really now, how much skill is involved in shooting a sign?  None.

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