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daddypigsaw

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  • Birthday 12/08/1967

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  1. Beretta AL391 Urika forend wanted. It's the wood finished one needed. Would consider a synthetic stock and forend set. Cash waiting for a Beretta AL391 Urika forend in good condition.
  2. Thought you'd appreciate this appaling example from a recent thread: Ok, this will probably **** off loads of people and will doubtless get me accused (again) of being a pointless pedant, but here goes. Over the past couple of years or so, I've noticed an ever increasing trend towards the incorrect and confusing use of terminology among many shooters. The classic, of course, is the use of the term 'heads' or 'bullet heads' in reference to bullets. That has been widepread for a long time with even RFD's using it in their adverts in shooting mags. It's even used in trade price lists. I was talking to a guy yesterday who said he'd recently heard it used by a regional head of a large shooting sports organisation . Ok [OK is usually written as an abbreviation (in capitals)] - [although the dash would suffice, I feel a comma starts the piece off a little less abruptly] this will probably **** off loads of people and will doubtless get me accused (again) of being a pointeless [pointless] pedant but, [place the comma before the word but to prevent the previous clause ending in a preposition] here goes. Over the past couple of years or so [insert comma] I've noticed an ever increasing trend towards [insert the ] incorrect and confusing use of terminology among many shooters. The classic, of course, is the use of the term 'heads' or 'bullet heads' in reference to bullets. That has been widepread for a long time with even RFD's [there is no need for an apostrophe when pluralising initialisms or acronyms where its use doesn't leave things ambiguous] using it in their adverts in the [the use of the here is superfluous] shooting mags. It's even used in trade price lists. I was talking to a guy yesterday who said he'd heard it used by a regional head of a large shooting sports organisation recently [place adjectives next to the applicable word] . People may accuse me of pedantry, but I do think that the incorrect use of language can often make some shooters appear a bit thick . Caveat My version may not even be deemed correct by some, but isn't that the point? English like all language is constantly evolving. We can all try to better ourselves and improve our communication skills, but the alternative is not to communicate at all. I really don't think we want that. I suggest that you police the web and point out every mistake you find. I'm sure you'll achieve inner peace by doing that. I know I have. Oh, and by the way, I won't be available for responses as I'm going out on the pidgons with my 12 gage Lamber wareing camelflage.
  3. Thanks Mrcbr. I've ordered 4 from Brignolia (I'm bound to cock some up!). Funnily enough I emailed both Brignolia and gunspares .co.uk at the same time yesterday - about 10 past 8. Brignolia responded immediately and gunspares waited until 2.30pm to tell me they didn't do it and I should perhaps try a gunsmith. Apparently, they're the same rivets as the A300/1/2/3. Postage was 11Euros. Not bad. Thanks to all who replied!
  4. Does anyone know where to get these in the UK? Tried to speak to GMK but they were very dismissive and point you towards a gunsmith.
  5. Does anyone know where to get these at reasonable cost? There are suppliers in the states, but the shipping is always ridiculous. Cheers!
  6. I find your lack of faith disturbing.
  7. ♪♪ Da Da. Dada da daaaa da. Dada da daaaa da. Dada Da Da. ♪♪ Star Wars Pachinko machine Pic is someone else's but same as mine. Good condition (the force is strong with this one). A bit like a cross between bagatelle and a pinball machine with a video screen on crack. Hit targets and the screen shows different scenes from the film, R2D2 moves and beeps and it all kicks off. The balls fly around, the video goes mad, lights flash and the sound is deafening! It comes with a whole bunch of special balls (250ish?), cabinet key and a device to turn the sound down (bought later but not fitted). It's designed to be fitted into some sort of console or aperture but comes with wooden feet for free-standing use. Fitted into a wall mounted surround/bezel it would look awesome in your man-den, shed, living room or porn dungeon. There's one just like this going on the famous auction site for £500. Collection from South Derbyshire please. Looking for £320 ONO. Remember, fear is the path to the dark side.
  8. Friday 23rd Dec - 11 til 4pm Saturday 24th Dec 10 til 3.30pm Monday 26th Dec 10 til 3.30pm Tuesday 27th Dec 10 til 3.30pm Wednesday 28th Dec 10 til 3.30pm Thursday 29th Dec CLOSED Friday 30th Dec 10 til 3.30pm Saturday 31st Dec 10 til 3.30pm Monday 2nd january 2012 10 til 3.30pm
  9. I used to use Sonic II. They were a bit uncomfortable after a while. You need to stick them in a bit to make sure more than one 'flange' is inserted for them to work properly. They still gave me earache though. Also difficult to keep clean. I found that removing and replacing the metal insert for disinfection in boiling water a pain. After losing at least three sets I looked elsewhere and found Surefire EarPro EP3 Sonic Ear Defenders. I have to say, these are awesome. Found them at a police/military suppliers in Leicester. Similar price and principal but massively superior fit so more comfortable and better performance. Link here: Polimil (I'm not affiliated to this company, you probably can find them elsewhere - just a great product).
  10. When I go out with the old man, he places all the decoys facing into the wind within the pattern. To me this looks too unatural. I place them down in the pattern facing any direction creating an element of randomness. What's the best way? Sorry just seen the post further down the page. Seems a bit of random is the way to go!
  11. When I come home from the pigeons, she always says "Did you catch anything?". She hates me prepping birds for the freezer and refuses to touch my guns! Can't wait for my lad to be old enough to come along though.
  12. I've been to his place. They even raise newly hatched feral pigeons that have fallen from the nest!
  13. PM sent re. 12. Jack Pyke 'hunter' jacket. realtree. Size xxxl £35
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