tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post8026836564566696294..comments2024-03-28T06:11:55.879-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: My New Year's ResolutionsMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-10642008595799638232010-01-04T06:54:04.435-07:002010-01-04T06:54:04.435-07:00Now you’ve done it. I grew up in England in the 7...Now you’ve done it. I grew up in England in the 70's so Tom Baker is the Doctor Who near and dear to my heart but truly objectively David Tennant is by far the best.<br />It’s ironic that as much as I watch your shows, listen to the podcast religiously, and read this blog that my first ever comment is non-gun related.Eric Schaffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-53536021968235609582010-01-04T04:55:59.743-07:002010-01-04T04:55:59.743-07:00The Shooting Wire trumped you on the new Blackhawk...The Shooting Wire trumped you on the new Blackhawk and GP100 in 327 Federal and the SR9 compact. <br /><br />You slept too late.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-12893788556418637472010-01-04T04:30:19.809-07:002010-01-04T04:30:19.809-07:00WESA is Jan 15 thru the 19th.WESA is Jan 15 thru the 19th.Sadltrmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409940216554858475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-82969189469551036692010-01-03T23:19:53.427-07:002010-01-03T23:19:53.427-07:00Michael: Thanks for the info. I looked at the Rea...Michael: Thanks for the info. I looked at the Reagan Library products and they don't match the hat I'm looking for.<br /><br />See ya at Shot...<br /><br />All The Best,<br />Frank W. JamesFrank W. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589579734134153159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-63494318282799418322010-01-03T21:26:34.291-07:002010-01-03T21:26:34.291-07:00In addition to the Montecristi "Rancher,"...In addition to the Montecristi "Rancher," <br />I have 3 Ritch Rand cowboy hats...a "Gus" in charcoal, a lighter colored "Sporting Clays" and a "Western Derby" that Ritch cooked up after one of our conversations. I've got an old brown felt Seratelli "Cattleman" that has been a real workhorse over the years...it's been soaked through at Michael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-2337131929365514342010-01-03T21:05:17.410-07:002010-01-03T21:05:17.410-07:00Michael, John Bianchi and the folks from his shop ...Michael, John Bianchi and the folks from his shop (Frontier Gunleather) teach a 3 day holster making class in Wickenburg AZ in February...see info here if you're interested: http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/Wickenburg.html <br />It's a great class and he gives you several patterns to work from in the future.Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-22383320776816230512010-01-03T20:56:51.310-07:002010-01-03T20:56:51.310-07:00Michael,
Assuming you will be at media day before ...Michael,<br />Assuming you will be at media day before ShotShow? If so, come by the Beretta shotgun range, and I'll get you started on your sporting clay rehabilitation program. The best part is of course free ammo.....<br /><br />Best,<br />Will Fennell<br />TEAM BERETTAWill Fennellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13486920354051379446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-24146412671042104292010-01-03T16:24:31.013-07:002010-01-03T16:24:31.013-07:00Michael, When it comes to hats you need to buy a &...Michael, When it comes to hats you need to buy a "real" hat.<br />I don't know where you live in CO, but you should come to the WESA market at the merchandise mart in Denver this month. You have to be a dealer in the western wear or tack business to get in, but I know somebody who can get you a guest pass "wink, wink". Or I'm pretty sure a press pass would get you in Sadltrmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409940216554858475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-49449441628333998372010-01-03T15:12:44.620-07:002010-01-03T15:12:44.620-07:00Michael,
Making a holster is a great new craft to ...Michael,<br />Making a holster is a great new craft to learn. If you want to try it, I'd recommend buying a "Speedy Stitcher", if they're still sold new. That's the little scratch-awl shaped device that fits in one hand. It has a bobbin inside that feeds the thread to the needle and you manually add the "bottom" thread, just as a sewing machine would do. They'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-70076638406082472502010-01-03T11:53:27.451-07:002010-01-03T11:53:27.451-07:00I'd go with Baron's "Dillinger"....I'd go with Baron's "Dillinger". Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-33106868422224073142010-01-03T11:49:05.103-07:002010-01-03T11:49:05.103-07:00Frank...that's actually a hard question...the ...Frank...that's actually a hard question...the general consensus is that the Reagan hat you'e talking about is a Stetson...this from the Fedora Lounge — "Looks to be a standard Stetson Rancher in Silver Belly but with a Tycoon crease instead of a Cattleman crease. Here is it in Cattleman crease." Here's the hat in felt:<br /><br />http://www.stetsonhat.com/products_detail.phpMichael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-17121707273342381962010-01-03T11:30:29.683-07:002010-01-03T11:30:29.683-07:00Hate Glocks? Au contraire! They are the baseline g...Hate Glocks? Au contraire! They are the baseline guns...mayne the most reliable, easiest to shoot, most *bullet-proof" lead thrower ever invented. I've done stuff with Glocks that I would never even consider with most handguns...gather up a bunch of pieces, assemble them and then go shoot the gun in a match, no problems whatsoever. <br /><br />I have 3 Glocks — the 9mm "family"Michael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-38991496420310152142010-01-03T10:28:52.858-07:002010-01-03T10:28:52.858-07:00Try an Akubra. Great hats.Try an Akubra. Great hats.Mike M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-45937049253770539862010-01-03T08:24:55.226-07:002010-01-03T08:24:55.226-07:00New hat is also on my list! Thinking of going to ...New hat is also on my list! Thinking of going to Standard Hat Works down in Waco, TX.<br /><br />_TexGunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-1400640180474151782010-01-03T06:39:57.892-07:002010-01-03T06:39:57.892-07:00You WANT to play around with a Glock? I thought yo...You WANT to play around with a Glock? I thought you detested them?<br /><br />As to the lite problem, yes, the Glock's should work with weapon lites attached other than their own brand. But, call me a dinosaur, as I'm still not convince a handgun should have a flashlite hanging on it.<br /><br />A Baby Glock 9mm is my next gun purchase, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-52405225827660271732010-01-02T20:50:12.612-07:002010-01-02T20:50:12.612-07:00Her ya go nj larry.
http://www.reaganlibrary.com/...Her ya go nj larry.<br /><br />http://www.reaganlibrary.com/store/prod-Western_Hat___Reagan_Stetson-999.aspx<br /><br />I needs a little reshaping to look just right though.rangebaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663099251258051526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-16903205041713445982010-01-02T20:40:34.612-07:002010-01-02T20:40:34.612-07:00Speaking of New Year's resolutions I took the ...Speaking of New Year's resolutions I took the time today to try and put in words why I have a right to defend myself. I've spent the last few days reading of terrorists, robberies, crime and all those evil things that men do. Kind of a crappy way to start out the new year. As the cold wind howled outside, the exercise forced me to think about it. I put it in words alright. Put it togethernj_larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-81351671895913311862010-01-02T20:36:37.587-07:002010-01-02T20:36:37.587-07:00Michael: I want a 'Ronald Reagan' cowboy h...Michael: I want a 'Ronald Reagan' cowboy hat (or one like he always wore), where can I find one of them?<br /><br />All The Best,<br />Frank W. JamesFrank W. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589579734134153159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-55016531762169463332010-01-02T20:16:18.070-07:002010-01-02T20:16:18.070-07:00Amazingly, I was looking at the Baron "Cliffh...Amazingly, I was looking at the Baron "Cliffhanger"....wat do you think of that one????<br /><br />MB, who shot like hammered crap today!!!!Michael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-1611198526991130622010-01-02T19:59:50.619-07:002010-01-02T19:59:50.619-07:00Yes, Michael, UK-based Herbert Johnson indeed make...Yes, Michael, UK-based Herbert Johnson indeed makes superb hats...if you want to look like you're packing an old break-top .455 Webley. However, the crown is so elevated on that "Poet" style chapeau, you will look positively hydracephalic. Instead, check out what "the movie hat people" are doing at www.baronhats.com in the LA area. Great stuff and great people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com