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  1. Freightpilot

    Have you flown in a vintage aeroplane?

    I don't know what you classify as Vintage. Old airplanes are kind of an occupational hazard for me. These are some of the older ones off of the top of my head and in no particular order. DC-3's 4's 6's Convair 580 B707 B747 B-52 Stearman DCH-2 L-5 L-19 0-2 BE-18 SA26 SA226 BE90 BE-35 T-34...
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    9mm or 45cal

    "the odds are that the gun will fail to function one out of three attempts if fired from a pocket, and if fired from a purse the failure rate climbs to four out of five attempts. A hammerless automatic will deliver 100% shot capability if fired in a pocket or purse, but off sets this with a...
  3. Freightpilot

    9mm or 45cal

    One thing for the "carry in a jacket pocket" crowd to consider. Go buy a cheap jacket from a thrift store. Wear it out to the range. Drop your favorite semiauto carry gun in the pocket. with the gun still in the pocket, (and utilizing every safety precaution know to man) fire 3 rounds at your...
  4. Freightpilot

    9mm or 45cal

    Primarily (at least on the carry gun argument) Stopping power in a handgun would be the least of my concerns if it came at the price of to difficult to carry. Remember the first rule of gun fighting is bring a gun. a .22 RF with you while shopping in the mall is far better than a .44 mag under...
  5. Freightpilot

    Vintage Sunglasses

    If this has been posted here I apologize (I havent made it through the whole thread yet) I have ordered glasses from these people for over 30 years with good luck. I have been wearing Ray Ban outdoorsman (aviator with a brow bar) with prescription lenses since the late 70's and they have always...
  7. Freightpilot

    30's~40's Work Boots

    A lot easier to break in than the red wings. These have become my everyday wear (outside of work that is ... still working on the people who decide what is allowable for wear with the uniform) http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738418742/in/photostream
  8. Freightpilot

    High Road to China glasses

    These are not what I had found before but are close enough, If anyone knows of a source of a decent replica http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738367383/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5738916810/in/photostream...
  9. Freightpilot

    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Benjamin Hartwell evening stroll in an old unnamed meerschaum lined briar
  10. Freightpilot

    Where did your user name come from??

    It's what I do. Someone always has an airplane full of stuff they want somewhere else. I make it happen.
  11. Freightpilot

    High Road to China glasses

    Something like these. http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5714432053/in/photostream or this http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5714489381/in/photostream
  13. Freightpilot

    High Road to China glasses

    I was wondering if anyone knew of a source for the glasses Selleck wore in High Road to China, Metal frame with a strap attached to the temples. I know I used to have a link to a site where someone made them (10 years ago or so) but have lost it.
  14. Freightpilot

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Wow finally made it through the whole thread. Thanks to all for the informative read.
  15. Freightpilot

    Golden Era Hunting Equipment

    Mike. Great pictues. the site is a good reference I use a lot. Derek, Definatly wool. I have a 2 50ish era wool coats one lined with a cotton material ( although it didn't hold up to wear all that well over its life) and one unlined. "You need to be careful around old double barrels...
  16. Freightpilot

    30's~40's Work Boots

    My new pair ... Now begins the break in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/freightpilot/5384793966/in/pool-1452613@N20

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