Weapons of Choice: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 ACP Revolver

For 30 years, the Ruger Redhawk revolver has been in production since its introduction in 1979.

In 2007, after success of the 4.2-inch 44 Magnum Redhawk, Ruger produced a wheel gun chambered for 45 Colt. In 2014, Ruger introduced a Redhawk with a 2.75-inch barrel with a round-butt grip (TALO).

Three grip styles for Ruger Redhawk

This year, the newest Redhawk has the round-butt grip with a 4.2-inch barrel in .45 Colt caliber, but also affords the shooter the opportunity of using the .45 ACP ammunition through the use of moon clips. The grips are quality wood that is checkered for a good grip. Those that prefer rubber grips can install a Hogue grip. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation, and the front sight is black with a red insert.

Specs: The Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 ACP revolver weighs 44.8 ounces with a 4.16-inch barrel. Trigger pull is a crisp 7 pounds in single action and 9.9 pounds in double action. Barrel/Cylinder gap is 0.006. The MSRP is $1,029. 

It's a new product in a familiar platform.

Thoughts of the Pollution of the English Language and Other Social Atrocities

I am off topic in so far as gunsmithing and the subject of firearms in general, but those who were former readers of Lighthouse Journal (established in 1999 first as “Keifer's Korner” know that besides being a connoisseur (Webster English word from France) of firearms and weaponry, I have a passion for history, literature, and American patriotism. 

Reviewing the visits of readership here at Old Glory, I find that the most popular are my articles concerning tips and tricks concerning firearms and my historical essays. The readership is primarily in the United States, but also folks from: Israel, Germany, France, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, Turkey, and Russia being the primary nations. 

Second Amendment Rights

H.R. 1454: Attempt to Control Commercial Ammunition

Democrats are relentless when it comes to controlling everything, depriving rights of majority for minority. They could not ban firearms in US Congress (but state governments have passed draconian, anti-constitutional and useless control on firearms), so now they focus upon ammunition; for without ammunition firearms are nothing. They pass or try to pass laws pretending they are protecting something; often it is about subjects that they personally know nothing about or even understand what or how the bill reads, like Obamacare (Affordable Healthcare legislation).

H.R.1454, The Modernized Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 2015 is a bill sponsored and co-sponsored by three Democrats: Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), who disapproved the Keystone Pipeline; Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) – all whose states defy the US Constitution (especially 2^nd Amendment) and foster an American version of socialism to replace our constitutional republic.

Weapons of Choice: MKA 1919

For those who like the M16/AR15 platform, Akdal Arms, a Turkish company is offering a gas operated, semi-automatic shotgun built on an AR frame. It is the MKA 1919. Like the AR, it is easy to maintain and the 19.7-inch barrel can be easily removed from the upper receiver. Charge the shotgun with the familiar charging handle on the receiver and fire with the look and feel of an AR series rifle.

History of Marionettes and Puppets

In the early days of national television the Howdy Doody Show was first broadcast in the United States from 1947 to 1960, being the first successful children’s show and also when NBC pioneered the first color production, which helped RCA sell its pioneer color television sets in the 1950s. Howdy Doody was a western dressed puppet, a marionette featuring one freckle for each state of the union (48 freckles) and whose original voice was made by Buffalo Bob Smith, who was the show’s host. Other puppets characterized on the show were Heidi Doody, Howdy’s sister; Phineas T. Bluster (mayor of Doodyville), Princess Summerfall Winterspring, Dilly Dally and Flub-a-Dub, a combination of a duck, cat, spaniel, giraffe, dachshund, seal, pig, and the memory of an elephant. 

Weapons of Choice: Anderson 'No Lube' Rifles

The M16/AR15 rifle platform has come a long way in configuration and Anderson Rifles, a 35-year-old toll-and-die manufacturer, has taken the platform to a new level: no lubrication required as the following video shows:

Good Year for Bass Fishing in Wisconsin

As reported by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the population of bass has grown and continues to do so; thanks to catch-and-release and careful management. The population of largemouth bass in more than 300 lakes in Wisconsin has caused the DNR to remove the minimum length limits. Twenty-one lakes have no minimum length requirement, but instead a protected length from 14 to 18 inches, and those lakes have a daily bag limit of five bass.

In the northern Wisconsin regions, smallmouth bass remain in catch-and-release status until June 20^th. Most inland lakes have a combined daily bag limit of five largemouth and smallmouth bass greater than 14 inches.