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Woody

Dec 1 2014, 04:48 PM

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So while out Rock Hounding this Summer,

A friend, his Son and Myself was working some Amazonite in El Paso County one day this Summer. We had been there in the same spot for around 5 hours that day. My phone battery died and I was expecting an important phone call so I told the others I had to be headed back now. I put on my pack and started up the hill when his son said, "Wait, Wait! There is a Bear right there". Sure enough only about twenty yards away was this bear looking right at us. He was actually standing right where I needed to go. We all just looked at each other for about a minute and then he started walking right up the very trail I had to go. Well I had no choice, I really had to get back into phone recieption so I started walking in back of the bear and we started making our way up the hill. This did not last very long and the bear turned around and started walking back towards me. Of course I stopped and he did likewise. He studied my for a while longer before making his way off to the side. This time I gave him a little more time before continuing up the hill but never saw him again. You might be able to tell in this picture but the bear had a "Skunk" like stripe down the middle of it's back. must of been an older one, kind of a Silver-Back. We have seen 6 bear in that area over the past 3 years. Almost all of them have different color phases.

Sometimes I carry a gun and sometimes I don't. Never had a real need for one, "dispite other human encouters" Nobody had a gun on this day and I never felt I needed it but I sometimes go camping alone in these same hills or spend all day long from dusk till dawn working the ground.

For me open carry is the way to go. I think we should exercise our right to carry more. I feel if we don't use it we will loose it. Woody

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swizz View Member Profile	Dec 1 2014, 05:00 PM Post #47
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Very interesting story Woody, and you are a Bear magnet. I would have definitely preferred to be carrying in that circumstance, just in case. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

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Dec 13 2014, 09:21 AM

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A S&W 6" .44 popped up for $650 on one of the gun pages. I was thinking 6" (at more than 3 pounds) was a bit big to carry comfortably while working in the field, but I did find this video showing the effectiveness of different barrel lengths. The difference 2" makes might convince me otherwise. Thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQyZ6ac_H0

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Caveman View Member Profile	Dec 14 2014, 01:21 PM Post #49
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	There are a variety of holsters that would enable you to carry this comfortably, most of them are the "shoulder" type. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

Crusty View Member Profile	Dec 20 2014, 10:19 AM Post #50
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	The price on the S&W 6.5" above dropped to $600, which seems like a pretty fair price, so I sent the guy a message. Waiting to hear back from him. I've worn shoulder holsters over the course of my career. Not bad for keeping a Beretta 9mm out of the way, but that is definitely a much more compact package than this beast. Looks like chest holsters are a popular outdoors rig, but I'd be concerned about keeping it dry when I eventually got a highbanker... especially after watching Scratch & Brandon in action Seems like something this big would be pretty unwieldy to wear on your hip while working. Anyone used something that works for them? -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

Crusty View Member Profile	Jan 16 2015, 11:41 AM Post #51
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	Chris, Here is an alternative to packing a big ol' shotgun on your back! 30 rounds of 5.56 headed down range as fast as you can full the trigger will be just as effective as 7 slugs! lol http://www.extarguns.com/ review is pretty decent on them http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/02/17/extar...-pistol-review/ Attached image(s) -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

swizz View Member Profile	Jan 17 2015, 10:52 AM Post #52
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Daayyyum...... a .223 'handgun'? About the same price as a Glock too. That's definitely food for thought! Would be a heck of a fun gun to plink with. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

Crusty View Member Profile	Jan 17 2015, 09:38 PM Post #53
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	Bunch of youtube reviews of them and everyone on them says they're a hoot! They are currently out of stock; trying to find out when they'll be pushing another run. Might pick one up! -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

Crusty View Member Profile	Jan 23 2015, 02:39 PM Post #54
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	All right, now I DEFINITELY want to get one! I'm amazed at how little the barrel comes off target with this little bitty thing firing 5.56! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8zduXJ5OQ Now I just gotta find someone who will ship me that 100 round drum "repair kit" to CO! -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

Crusty View Member Profile	Jan 30 2015, 04:38 PM Post #55
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	They just became available again! Pinged the company to find out how they handle the CO mag restrictions, as it ships with a 30 round mag. Asked if they have a suitable sub "mag repair kit" they can ship with it. Another reason to look forward to next season in the woods... some fun plinking time!! additional great review of them http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/02/17/extar...-pistol-review/ -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

swizz View Member Profile	Jan 30 2015, 07:45 PM Post #56
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	OMG! I can't wait to shoot that thing! That is awesome Crusty. I'll buy a box of .223! Ammo has come way down in price lately -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

marntson View Member Profile	Jan 30 2015, 11:40 PM Post #57
Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 23-July 09 Member No.: 6,960	Curious to know what they said about the repair kit? Been eyeballing that thing for a while. Really hoping to get out and do some crystal digging this spring, as lately its just been gold. Bought a popup so maybe we can get out more often with a little one quote name='Crusty' date='Jan 30 2015, 03:38 PM' post='36889'] They just became available again! Pinged the company to find out how they handle the CO mag restrictions, as it ships with a 30 round mag. Asked if they have a suitable sub "mag repair kit" they can ship with it. Another reason to look forward to next season in the woods... some fun plinking time!! additional great review of them http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/02/17/extar...-pistol-review/ [/quote]

Dypheron View Member Profile	Jan 31 2015, 07:08 AM Post #58
Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 15-January 13 Member No.: 52,528	Stop talking about "repair kits." You are openly discussing committing a crime in a public forum. Yes, I'm serious. -------------------- Life goes by so fast/You only wanna do what you think is right/Close your eyes and it's past/Story of my life - Mike Ness

Crusty View Member Profile	Jan 31 2015, 07:56 AM Post #59
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915	They pull the mag, so basically you lose $15-20 by living in CO. Really want one, but then I think $500 would go a long way towards the highbanker I want to get. I know they sell out pretty quick, so I need to decide soon or wait for the next run lol -------------------- Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558 CP Lifetime Member

swizz View Member Profile	Jan 31 2015, 08:03 AM Post #60
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Dang.... ya, I'd probably lean toward mining equip given the choice. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

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