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  1. 3 hours ago, Armybrat said:

    Reminiscing a bit today about gifting firearms….

    Gifted over the past 55 years to my three sons, three grandsons, granddaughter, daughter in law, brother, mother in law, landman friend.

    Service Six .357
    Ruger LCP (2)
    Ruger LCP Max
    Ruger 10/22 (3)
    Ruger Super Blackhawk
    Ruger Blackhawk .357
    Ruger SR45
    Ruger SR9 (2)
    Kahr PM9
    Kahr CW45
    Kahr CT380
    Remington RM380 (2)
    Remington R1 .45 (3)
    Remington Wingmaster 12 ga.
    Remington 1100 12 ga.
    Winchester Model 94 .30-30
    Winchester Model 67A (2) .22
    Springfield Armory GI .45
    Browning Safari (2) .243 & .30-06
    Stevens SS .22
    H&R Topper 20 ga. (3)
    JM Marlin 336 .30-30
    S&W Model 13
    S&W Model 36
    S&W Model 29
    S&W Shield 9mm
    S&W Sport AR15
    North American Arms Mini .22lr
    Colt AR LE6920
    Colt Government 1911 Series 70 .45

    (may have forgotten a couple more)

     

    2 hours ago, Armybrat said:

    Add a Kahr CW9 to that list.

    It is so, so sad that they were lost in all those terrible boating accidents over the years.  Still mourning those losses for you and your family.

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  2. On 11/1/2023 at 6:35 PM, pops said:

    Dumb question but what does SRF have to do with CA other than they think they own the state of Idaho?   I'm no help in your quest but SRF is solid. Their prime shit shows up in the grocery stores up here for basically the same price as store brand choice. Easy decision. And their pre-packaged hamburger is great. 

    I think it was just a case of a CA fucktard trying to throw shade at Texas for the sake of throwing shade at Texas, as in "Texas beef sucks - SNF is way better than anything Texas has."  I have nothing against SNF, as they put out some incredible product, but I'm sure Texas can produce equal or better, and fuck CA fucktards. 

    To meet this "challenge," we went with Akaushi steaks out of HeartBrand Beef in Harwood, Texas.  Easy, repeatable ordering process and they can ship to CA.  I might order some to try myself.

    My family and I are flying out to visit between X-Mas and New Years.  BIL bought a new kamado, and I'm supposed to teach him how grill and smoke on it.  Will post pics if we do steaks.

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  3. 2008.

    RIP, Pirate.

    But, 2008.

    I was fortunate to have an old friend in town last night to watch the game.  We met at Texas 30 years ago.  I knew that last night would be a slug fest, but he was already looking forward to Tech.  His point - win the slug fest, then beat down Tech.

    So, here is what’s gonna happen.  This team hasn’t put together a complete game yet.  Bama was close, but we can be better.  We are going to go out and flat out demolish Tech.  Then we are going to bookend the Big XII by taking the title.  

    Sark let them hang last night - “5 Star Players, 5 Star Culture.  We have both, now.”

    Let’s do it.  

     

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  4. Figured this is where to ask.  Texas pride at stake here.
     

    BIL and fam moved to CA when his wife got a job there that she couldn’t refuse.  One of her partners is bragging that Snake River ribeyes (and prime rib) beat anything that Texas can produce.  She called bullshit and is asking for recommendations for ribeyes that can be shipped from TX to CA that would whoop Snake River’s ass.  
     

    44 Farms came to mind, but are there any boutique Texas places out there that can ship superior ribeyes etc out to CA that could be better?  We aren’t talking exotic A5-like stuff or anything - just excellent grilling steaks.  I shop CM and our local DFW Market Street (don’t sleep on them!) but don’t know the high end shipping market.  Yes, I know cooks and method matter, but we are just talking sources on the ribeye cut.  TIA.

  5. Experimenting with elk continues.  This time, marinaded top sirloin steaks with chimichurri.  

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    Leftovers made great tacos out at the farm.

    Marinade:

    3 tablespoons canola oil

    2 tablespoons dried minced onion

    1 tablespoon lemon juice

    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    1 tablespoon soy sauce

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    (I doubled the recipe above)

    On 9/25/2023 at 2:46 PM, NWBuck said:

    SIAP- What chimichurri recipe are y'all using? It seems pretty straightforward, but if I know the Surl, there's someone here with a fantastic twist or some specific ingredient that kicks all kinds of ass.

    'preciate it.

    Probably not the Surlified recipe you are looking for, but I go fresh and simple so that the meat can do the talking:

    1/2 cup parsley - chopped

    4 cloves garlic - chopped

    1 shallot - chopped

    1 tsp dried oregano

    2 tsp red pepper flakes 

    3 tbsp red wine vinegar

    1 tsp salt

    1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

    2/3 cup quality evoo

    Combine everything but the evoo in a food processor and process until finely minced but NOT a paste.  Move to a bowl and pour the evoo over the mixture.  Gently mix to combine.  Stand at room temp for 15 minutes and serve.

     

     

     

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  6. I was recently in the market for a full size 9mm to begin experiementing with pistol suppressors and red dot sights.  Depending on the results, the pistol might eventually be used for HD.  I looked at the threaded and optic ready versions of the Sig P320, FN 509, Walther PDP, VP9, Springfield XDM, M&P 2.0, and so on.  Then I stumbled across the Beretta APX A1 Tactical at a gun show.  The ergonomics/feel blew me away as did the value.  A little research turned up glowing reviews of the APX A1 platform with one word appearing over and over - “reliable.”  I found it for $499 at GrabAGun.  On top of that, Beretta has a $100 rebate on all APX A1 pistols.  That brings the price to $399, or 1/2 to 1/3 the price of others on my list of potentials.

    I picked it up from GrabAGun today.  Optics ready, 4.8” threaded barrel, suppressor sights, three 21 round mags, three interchangeable back straps.  It’s pretty damn sweet.  
     

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    GrabAGun has the APX A1 full-size at $299 after rebate - that’s just crazy good value from my POV.

    @Macanudo the APX A1 might be worth a look.  @Handcruser what are your thoughts on the APX A1 family?

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  7. Hogs running wild on my place.  Needed to get some work done.

    This is one of at least three sounders I’ve caught on camera.

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    They came back by on Saturday evening.  Got the one on the far right; DRT:

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    Got a quick follow-up shot on one of the others and it dropped after a 5 yard run… just to get back up and disappear into the thickest brush on the property.  I tracked it to where it had settled in.  Could smell it and hear the flies that had already started to do their thing.  No way I was digging it out.

    Driving back to the campers, a big sounder crossed the road right in front of me.  10+.  Didn’t have a chance at a shot.  Later that night, spotted a small sounder about 250 yards out from the camper on the thermal monocular, but didn’t have my NV rig with me.  Need to clear these things out before deer season.

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  8. This one really hurts.  My wife (no pics), kids, and I love his music and celebrate the islands.  But we’re not gonna get dragged down - we are gonna celebrate his life and what he meant to so many.

     

    But now I think about the good times
    Down in the caribbean sunshine
    In my younger days I was so bad
    Laughin' about all the fun we had

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  9. On 2/10/2023 at 2:44 PM, Doc Daneeka said:

    My first street bike and my most recent street bike. The R1 got upgraded with an ECU flash from Superbike Unlimited and a 3/4 Akrapovic exhaust. 

     

     

     

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    Holy shit.  ‘85 Magna V65 was my first road bike, too.  Picked it up in the mid ‘90s off a guy in Austin for $1800 IIRC.  The bike had been drag raced at one time - holes were drilled for nitrous and the rear rim had holes drilled in it to bolt on the tire to prevent slippage.  I put over 20k miles on it.  Rode it to damn near Alaska and back (running into grizzlies motorcycle camping is fun!).  All said, rode through 26 western and south eastern states plus three Canadian provinces.  That engine was bullet proof.  110 miles per tank was a beating, though, on 600 mile days.  I miss that bike.

  10. Cross-post at @Anastasis’s request.  Elk ragu over pappardelle.  Was heavenly.

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    I kinda winged this one, using several recipes for guidance. The basics:

    1 elk chuck roast

    1-2 carrot - chopped

    2 celery - chopped

    3-4 cloves garlic - minced

    1 white onion - diced

    1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz; I prefer Contadina)

    2-4 cups beef stock

    0.5-1 cup red wine (optional)

    2 bay leaves

    salt and pepper to taste

    Pasta of choice

    Parmigiana reggiano as desired

    Italian parsley for garnish

     

    - Salt and pepper the roast.  Then sear in olive oil using a heavy pan.  Remove roast once browned.

    - Using the same pan, sauté carrot, celery, onion, garlic.  Deglaze pan with beef stock.

    - Transfer seared roast, sautéed veggies, browned bits, and stock to a Dutch oven.  Add tomatoes and wine, bay leaves. Braise covered in oven at 325* for 3.5 hours or until roast shreds easily with forks.

    -  If necessary, remove roast and reduce sauce further to desired consistency.

    -  Serve over pasta of choice.

    -  Top with parmigiana reggiano, garnish with Italian parsley.


    This is very easy to make.  For me, the key was letting simple, bold flavors stand out on their own without getting too cute with ingredients.  I find this approach lets the elk shine.

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  11. On 3/4/2023 at 10:41 AM, Anastasis said:

    Holy shit. Post more details on the eat what you kill thread please. 

    Sure, I’ll cross post over there.  Forgot all about that thread.

    11 hours ago, LW Goatman said:

    I've got a big oryx roast I just thawed and I'd like to try something new. Can you post some details here? Looks incredible.

    I kinda winged this one, using several recipes for guidance. The basics:

    1 elk chuck roast

    1-2 carrot - chopped

    2 celery - chopped

    3-4 cloves garlic - minced

    1 white onion - diced

    1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz; I prefer Contadina)

    2-4 cups beef stock

    0.5-1 cup red wine (optional)

    2 bay leaves

    salt and pepper to taste

    Parmigiana reggiano as desired

    Italian parsley for garnish

     

    - Salt and pepper the roast.  Then sear in olive oil using a heavy pan.  Remove roast once browned.

    - Using the same pan, sauté carrot, celery, onion, garlic.  Deglaze pan with beef stock.

    - Transfer seared roast, sautéed veggies, browned bits, and stock to a Dutch oven.  Add tomatoes and wine, bay leaves. Braise covered in oven at 325* for 3.5 hours or until roast shreds easily with forks.

    -  If necessary, remove roast and reduce sauce further to desired consistency.

    -  Serve over pasta of choice.

    -  Top with parmigiana reggiano, garnish with Italian parsley.


    This is very easy to make.  For me, the key was letting simple, bold flavors stand out on their own without getting too cute with ingredients.  I find this approach lets the elk shine.

     

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  12. 11 minutes ago, 686 said:


    Dury’s in San Antonio

    Yep, sorry, edit time elapsed before I could edit post. 

    To atone, some mild gun pron.  My nightvision rig - DPMS GII Hunter 308 with ancient ATN X-Site II 5-20x that still gets the job done.  Death Grip tripods are excellent.

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    About 30 pigs down on this one.

    Looking forward to upgrading to thermal one day.

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  13. On 2/4/2023 at 9:43 PM, 686 said:



    My buddy told the guy they needed to seriously consider opening a gun shop, but they ended up inventorying the guns and making a deal for the lot with a high end gun shop at 70% of appraised retail.

    Which gun shop, for those who might be interested in what they have seen or might see?

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