Traditions

[azmntman]

would like to suggest strum and mike just stop responding to any posts the other makes and then its done and nobody loses. Of course strum now has the last word in???

 

[pacanis]

Didn't someone just say that mink oil smells like popcorn?
I'm going to have to open a can because there's no popcorn in the house

 

[BackDraft]

For those who are ok with Traditions, and are looking for flintlock pistol kit; from Muzzle-loaders.com:

 

[Wireforhire]

Again, I read this in the morning. It comes as a digest. I don’t track Mike Brooks down.

As to controversy, I see you p last that all the time. You like the whole curmudgeonly old grump thing. You surely like to attack people.

Strange, I’ve even defended you. You need to lighten up. I said “here we go” and there you went. What’s wrong with you?

Moved to "The Snipe Hunt" board. WZ

 

[BackDraft]

And that's your business. If that's all you can afford, great.

Funny how it's taboo to trash somebody's choice in going with Traditions, yet it's perfectly OK to scorn those of us who can, or simply choose to go with better quality firearms. Not my fault your checkbook is full of cobwebs. Blame yourself for that!

Dear “Sir” (please don’t get mad if I mis-gendered you, you don’t list your pronouns),
1. It IS all I can afford.
2. I’ve NEVER trashed anyone’s choice for purchasing a higher quality firearm. As many here will testify, I routinely and express admiration for their purchases/builds. My response as quoted was to someone who inferred that by purchasing Traditions, I wasn’t ‘serious’ about BP/ML. Nothing is further from the truth.
3. While my checkbook isn’t “full of cobwebs”, it is, indeed, not where I thought it would be at retirement. I hadn’t counted of coming down with both a chronic, debilitating illness, and cumulative injuries that took me from the fire service into disability years sooner than expected.
In closing, may YOUR road always be Yellow-bricked.

 

[nick_1]

This thing sure did turn into a dumpster fire. If someone doesn't get banned over this one I will be forced to conclude that my 30 days in the penalty box was more about my politics than anything I said about derringers..... that being said its pretty tame stuff compared to the rock and ice climbing forums I hang on which can be pretty close to a free for all. Climbing ethics are rather hotly debated.. On Topic My traditions trapper is a very nice shooting pistol but its a bit clunky and heavy. I will someday hopefully get enough spare change to get a Pedersoli le page and hopefully for $1600 it wont be poo poo...

 

[Wireforhire]

Dear “Sir” (please don’t get mad if I mis-gendered you, you don’t list your pronouns),
1. It IS all I can afford.
2. I’ve NEVER trashed anyone’s choice for purchasing a higher quality firearm. As many here will testify, I routinely and express admiration for their purchases/builds. My response as quoted was to someone who inferred that by purchasing Traditions, I wasn’t ‘serious’ about BP/ML. Nothing is further from the truth.
3. While my checkbook isn’t “full of cobwebs”, it is, indeed, not where I thought it would be at retirement. I hadn’t counted of coming down with both a chronic, debilitating illness, and cumulative injuries that took me from the fire service into disability years sooner than expected.
In closing, may YOUR road always be Yellow-bricked.

Number #3... Should make everyone here realize how overboard this back-and-forth sniping has degenerated.
We have all traveled in different directions in our live and different circumstances have determined the finale outcome. These "below the belt" criticisms should have no place on this forum if we plan to keep enjoying any discussions. WZ
P.S. If you don't understand why they are below the belt...... Let me moderate the "Snipe Hunt Board"!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Again, I read this in the morning. It comes as a digest. I don’t track Mike Brooks down.

As to controversy, I see you p last that all the time. You like the whole curmudgeonly old grump thing. You surely like to attack people.

Strange, I’ve even defended you. You need to lighten up. I said “here we go” and there you went. What’s wrong with you?

Why don't you leave me the hell alone and find somebody else to be a creepy stalker to?

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Good grief . Here we go again. The OP asks for opinions on traditions guns. I said I wouldn't own one.
(Why would I when I can build anything I want)
Then everyone goes all butt hurt because I don't want a Traditions rifle. What the hell is up with that? I can like or dislike anything I want to just like the rest of you.
Now I have a stalker that just won't leave me alone. I have had stalkers before. Pretty creepy people.
Are you people TRYING to drive me away from here? If so. Just let me know and you can find someone else to get your panties all in a bunch.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Well if I am not mistaken (highly likely as I made my weekly mistake Tuesday) I believe the BS started from the "other side" damning those that are happy with an inexpensive black powder rifle/pistol. I have only a Kibler as an "upper class" weapon but I have over 20 BP arms. If customs was my priority I could afford to use my own check book and am smart enough to get away with it (SWMBO CAN be fooled).

THIS IS WHY FOLKS LEAVE THE FORUM. Unwarranted attacks based only on personal opinion/prefrerence. Thank God I was able to score a cheap cva kit at age 10 to get me hooked. Much better vise than Booze or worse. If those were not available I am afrraid my paper route money would have prevented me from ever getting started.

IIRC, the OP asked for his opinions/preferences regarding Traditions guns. Yet as soon as someone voices their preference or opinion opposite that of those who own and or like Traditions guns, suddenly its someone being rude, ignorant, arrogant, hoity toity, etc. If you do not want contrary opinions to yours, then don't post asking for opinions.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

IIRC, the OP asked for his opinions/preferences regarding Traditions guns. Yet as soon as someone voices their preference or opinion opposite that of those who own and or like Traditions guns, suddenly its someone being rude, ignorant, arrogant, hoity toity, etc. If you do not want contrary opinions to yours, then don't post asking for opinions yeh or neh.

Thank you! Sometimes I feel like I'm loosing my mind here.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I hope each and every one of you own as many tradition guns as your hearts desire. I just don't prefer to own one and that is my choice.

 

[Dave Marsh]

I hope each and every one of you own as many tradition guns as your hearts desire. I just don't prefer to own one and that is my choice.

Ditto....

 

[BackDraft]

…Are you people TRYING to drive me away from here? If so. Just let me know and you can find someone else to get your panties all in a bunch.

I, for one, would hate to see you go. Besides a wealth of ML/BP knowledge, you’re good for the occasional chuckle and curmudgeonly advice/commentary.

 

[Dave Marsh]

I, for one, would hate to see you go. Besides a wealth of ML/BP knowledge, you’re good for the occasional chuckle and curmudgeonly advice/commentary.

Ditto again. Being a curmudgeon myself I appreciate curmudgeoniness.

 

[Rum River]

OP: Glad you have a rifle/pistol combo you enjoy, with a 'look' that you prefer.

Quite awhile ago I bought one of the Traditions Trapper percussion .50 pistols.
Nothing fancy but is reliable and shoots one hole at 25 yards.

Oh, and yes - I fired a lot more than just the one shot..............

 

[TDM]

Ditto again. Being a curmudgeon myself I appreciate curmudgeoniness.

Me too.

 

[Wireforhire]

Ditto again. Being a curmudgeon myself I appreciate curmudgeoniness.

Darn all these years I thought I was German/Irish and now I find out Iam a Curmudgeon. Oh s... wait till wife finds out!

 

[Kansas Jake]

She already knows. Wives are like that.

 

[Dave Marsh]

Mine wife knows for sure. Calls me a curmudgeon. Can't be that bad as we have our 56th wedding anniversary coming up.