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Hey, if y'all are talking about old school guns, then I'd have to go with a Colt Peacemaker or an 1873 Winchester repeating rifle.

YOu can see the camo pattern of their BDU's. Their shoulders and arms are visible. Take a closer look to either side of the aisle.

fair winds, follwing seas, blue skies, and come back in one piece.

I'm not a Marine, but I will impart a little advice that has always worked for me in new environments and situations. Keep both eyes and ears open, and your mouth shut until you know what's going on.

Most of the ones I want to inherit are in pretty good shape, provided they need to be stripped down and cleaned. All the others are rusted-out beyond all repair. But thanks, I hadn't thought of taking them to a gunsmith. Is there a national registry of gunsmiths that can help me find one in my area?

Man, there have been a lot of gun threads recently. I'd go with the .45 because they're cool. I now open up the floor to those who have more important things to say.

Oh, and as mentioned above, I might be coming into the ownership of many of his collection of handguns as much of the rest of my family is uninterested in them. So, does anybody have any experience with the Colt Commander, chambered in .45 ACP? Also, when I was inspecting the "Baby" Browning .25...

Nuts.

Hey, I want to have a picture of CHuck Norris in front of the quote button.:o

Really, the muzzle was about .75 inches in diameter. Would that be due to corrosion, or would it be made bigger for expansion of the bullet? Oh, and a picture.

Sweet lookin' ride. And seeing as how there are ejection stories being told, I feel like sharin' one courtesy of my uncle who flew F-4s in the Air Force and later ANG. In fact he retired the last frontline service Phantom from active duty to the Arizona desert. So, there my uncle was, training...

Active duty test pilots assigned as test pilots only. I have always wondered how that worked because I have heard of some test pilots who are with NASA referred to by pay grade and branch of service. Whether or not they were retired while they were NASA test pilots, I can't tell you.

Anyone on these here boards familiar with Civil War era rifles and weaponry? If so I need your help. I was perusing through my grandfather's old gun collection which includes a Colt Commander .45, a Browning 6mm pistol, a Remington Fieldmaster .22, and a Colt model 1917 revolver; all of which...

Wow, that's a pretty sweet gift package.

I'll still take a regular plane thank you very much.

What about NASA test pilots? Are they all civilians, or are they liasoned Navy, USMC, and USAF pilots and FO's? How do you apply?

That's awesome A4's.

Electric motors can generate an immense amount of torque and power! There are very few moving parts and what makes it work is the electro-magnetic force. Here, I'll let WikiPedia explain it to y'all, 'cuz it'll do a better job than I ever could. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motors

I believe they do keep a list and if you eject and survive I believe they even send you a patch that shows you are a member of the Martin-Baker Fan Club. But there is a list of everyone who has ever ejected on a Martin-Baker seat. I wonder if the Russkies do the same thing? I hear they have...

Damn, I go away for a week and when I come back, everything's different. Well at least :)Brett is still b!tching:) so I guess not much has changed. :) :) :) I like the new look. Thanks for all the hard work, John.

Thanks for your help Lowflier. What's a schedule like for VTCC? Also, I've heard stories of guys sneaking-out of the barracks at night at places like the Citadel and VMI. Is that common? Just curious.

While was still back here on the East Coast, I went and visited VMI and Virginia Tech and I got a couple questions? @VMI What are the rooms like? I've seen pictures and I got a quick glimpse of a room and I did not see a single rack, do they fold out or do y'all sleep on the floor? What's a...

So are the aforementioned patches indicative of what is worn out there in the fleet, or are these special?

Sorry to here a bout that man. Best of luck to you whatever you decide on doing in the Navy.

WHat were some of the other questionable patches?

I wasn't talking about the Tailhook '91 patch, I was talking about the one with the fat lady on it. I was wondering if there are a lot of patches like that out there.

That's a great patch. Could you even wear out in the open, what with current views on sexual harassment and all?

Yeah, ninjas are cool. But I agree, any game is involving Chuck Norris is unfair.

Does that happen a lot when trapping aboard the boat? In the civilian world I know that if you land too hard or put the aircraft through just a little too much abuse, the ELT will go off. Makes for great Ground Team/UDF stories though.:D

That chart sorta looks like a guide to gang signs.

I think this lady is just crazy.

What is that alarm going off in the HUD footage carrier trap?

No, Chuck Norris is just George Washington reincarnated.

I just did my interview today. The recruiter thought I was an outstanding candidate and is putting in a glowing recomendation. It went pretty well. Did anyone else take the Strong Interest Survey thingy?

That's a pretty good idea. As well as the OV-10s mentioned above, they also have old S-2 trackers that they use as water/retardant bombers.

That's pretty cool. It looks a lot like an M14.

What the hell is "Mandatory Fun"?

That is a great show. It really gives a good tug to the ol' heartstrings though.

Hey everybody, I just sent in my application for the NROTC Scholarship today. Wish Me Luck! Also, for those of you who applied, how long did it take to hear back from the Navy? What comes next? Oh, and there was something about an interview, is it tough? Thanks, just wondering what to expect.:D

I remember that show. I thought it was pretty badass at the time.

You can't defeat Chuck Norris.:D /Threadjack

Is there any idea as to when the Rep Points System is going to be back online?

I bet that would be super scary riding in the backseat while the guy in front landed on the carrier. Almost might be tempted to grab the stick. Must've took some cajones.

I doubt we need more humor here, it's crazy enough as it is.

A couple questions, 1)What's MMA stand for? and 2) Isn't the P-3 our only land-based anti-sub and anti-shipping aircraft, and wouldn't it be bad if we did away with that capability?

SEAL Questions I'm not sure where this thread should go, or even if I'm asking the right people, but does anybody know where I can find some good info about the SEALs? Particularly how many officers/enlisted get accepted to BUD/S each year? If there are any guys with any knowledge about...

Very cool pics.

Man, you sure are dedicated. But thanks for your work, it's appreciated.

Where's FLy Navy's laughing smilie when you need it.:)

Dammit, I have to spread some reputation around before I can give it to Blutonski again.