Spare in the Hospital

[garagenc]

Don't know if you guys knew but David SpareParts tore a disc in his back and had surgery and is in the hospital recovering.

Probably find out more about his back tomorrow.

[tsubaki]

Thanks garage.
Hopes for a good and quick recovery to ya spare!

[jasoncooperpcola]

I hope you a fast recovery Spare!

Shouldn't this be in the GENERAL section?

[Kracker Jack]

Spare i wish for a fast recovery for ya!!

[spareparts]

I'm doing better, crappy hospital wi fi keeps dropping, I'll check in tomorrow

[smokeonthewater]

seems that everyone else has thoroughly covered the speedy recovery so I'll wish you some GOOD meds.:hi:

[Destroyer]

Ya gotta stop picking up those engines... Get well soon Spare...all the best!!:beer:

[Blue_Runner]

Dang man, hope you heal up full and quick. Sorry to hear this.

[chumbucket]

Hope you have a quick recovery Spare.

[BuilderFL]

Wishing you a speedy recovery as we are all counting on technical expertise! LOL! Get well soon David!

[THEFERMANATOR]

Heres to a speedy recovery:beer:, I know you need to get back up and going again as boating season is right around the corner.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Get better buddy! :sun:

[Road King Cole]

ouch!

Hoping the surgery went well and for a speedy recovery....

rkc

[spareparts]

long story short, I bent over to pick up a screw driver and felt something give in my back, I hurt my back a few years back, but this felt different. I treid a few of the exercises I learned from PT to help, but it didn'tet any better. I was able to get back in my van and get confortable enought to drive home. Once I got home, I tried to work out the kink some more but it kept getting worse. When I tried to get up off the floor, my back went into spasms. I've never hurt like that before. My neighbor is an EMT, she came over and got me stabilized, they called the ambulance, it took foour fire fighters to get me on hte stretcher, all the while I'm still having spasms. Once I was laying down on the gurney, I started getting better, the spasms were subsiding. They checked me in at the ER where we met Doc Dumb(Barbie) and DUmber(A-hole). I guess they thougt I was an insurance scam or just wanting drugs so they gave me minimal attention, a couple x-rays, some mild pain reliver and let me lay there for a couple of hours. Then they said you're ready to go home. My wife and I were like what? They told me to try and get out of the bed, when I started moving, my back fired up again and I started spasin again. Barbie didn't have a clue, A-hole started moving my legs to see what would trigger it, he set it off even worse. Everyone was running their mouth and I was in pain, I asked every one to be quiet till I could get some controll over the spasms. A-hole kept running his mouth, I told him again to be quiet, but he wouldn't shut up, I finally told him to STFU! He said he had other paitents to see, I told him where he could go. AFter they say what kind of pain I was in, they ordered a MRI, don't know why they didn't before hand. We had a really good nurse who took over and got things done. Less than an hour later Doc A-Hole came in saying I had a ruptured disc. They transferd me to a room for the night. The next morning, we met the nureologist. He told me I didn't have a ruptured disc, but the channel that the spinal cord goes thru in my spine was restricted(We knew this from my previous back issues), the nerves would get inflamed from contact of the spinal wall. Simple solution was to grind out more room for the nerves. Did a background check on the surgon, he worked under the guy who operated on Kendall, he got very good recomendations and figured this would be a fix, rather than a maintanence issue(PT, CP). SPent about an hour in surgery, got some gooooood pain medicene(note my crappy spelling), recuperating well, but my back is sore, not where I was having the problems, but the whole area around(lower back, ***, upper thighs). The nurse said it was probably more from the bed than hte surgery. Any how, I'm headed back home this afternoon, taking it easy for a few days, he siad I could start back working light on Monday.


BTW, my wife already wrote a letter to the hospital about dumb and dumber in the ER

[CaptJ]

Hope you feel better spare

[Blue_Runner]

I think you were more patient with A-Hole than I would've been. My manners really go out the window when me or a loved one is in pain.

Reminds me of several years ago when I had a couple of mysterious spells of nausea. I mean sudden terrible nausea for no apparent reason and puking green bile. Nothing would stop it. So went to the doc two different times and they got me under control (phenergan IV drip, good stuff!). 2nd time they admitted me for the night. Said I could not have any fluids until they ran some tests so no drinking anything for the whole night. My wife stayed with me and I begged and begged her to get me a sip of water but she wouldn't. Ended up gettin pissy with her and dragging my IV over to the sink to have a drink. :zip:

[the daydreamer]

hpoe you get well soon.dont try to do to much to soon.

[RidgeRunner]

Just saw this, kinda sounds like your feeling better.LOL Speedy recovery. Hope they did it right.

[reelapeelin]

David I hope your pain is going away...that's gotta be hell...was all this going on when we talked the other day??...you sounded like your normal self then...if anything I can do for you, let me know!!...

Get better soon, buddy...we'll be thinkin' about you up here...

You know you're gonna have to give up the lifelong dream of being the first outboard-juggler now...

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare, before you know it you'll be good as new,Feel better!

[willy]

Dave don't push it, take it as slow as you possibly can

[lumberslinger178]

get well soon spare there gonna be alot of boaters counten on ya!! seriously tho take is easy they will wait...

[charlie_the_tuna]

hope you're feeling better, spare. those back injuries aint nothing to fuk with.

[smokeonthewater]

seems that everyone else has thoroughly covered the speedy recovery so I'll wish you some GOOD meds.:hi:

got some gooooood pain medicene(note my crappy spelling)

Wow, if I'd known it would work I woulda wished us both about 20 million dollars.... you coulda bought any meds u wanted.... lol

[bradford]

Feel better Bro, and take it easy on getting back to work too soon. :beer:

[RWilson2526]

Get better soon....sound pretty amazing you're cleared for light work on Monday.

[spareparts]

OK, I'm bored out of my mind, my wife won't let me do anything, and its raining outside. My brain is a little frazzled from the percocets. I have this urge to go juggle chainsaws or shoot something. Kendall's running around wide open chaing Banks and I'm slowly but surely eating everything I can find in the house. I can't find any good war movies or westerns on TV, so I'm here typing out dribble and planning my next boat expense. Good thing is, my phone has been ringing all day with work, I've got to find me a helper. I'd ask Oz but I think we'd just end up drinking at Finz instead of working

[tsubaki]

For Gods sake spare! You don't tie flies or reload or somethin'?
Really, I'm glad you're felling better enough to *****!:clap:

[tsubaki]

Ok, here's something you can help me out with.
See what data you can find for the 45 Colt (Long Colt) using Blue Dot with a 250gr Hornady XTP.
I don't know the answers yet but I think I'm close.

[spareparts]

from my Lee manual
nothing with blue dot in a 250 gr jacketed or xtp
260 gr xtp starting load 1.4 gr 839 fps ne load 13.0 gr 941 fps
not much given in the Lee Book with Blue Dot

Barnes manual only had one load and it was with the 225 xpb
(I just started reloading, the barnes book has a lot of real interesting info the other books don't have, but its with stuff I'll never use)

Handloads.com data http://handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=45%20Colt&Weight=250&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=


All my reloading stuff is up on a high shelf, thought about dragging it down, but figured I'd bust my *** trying to get it down. My neighbor and I just started reloading(we're splitting cost on materials), he's got a Judge with a 6" barrel that he want's to load up practice rounds for, I'm starting with 45 ACP to reload. I just got thru about 20 pages of crap that I read thru about running cast lead bullets thru a glock, got a head ache from all the bs and inflated egos. Any recommendations for acp? I picked up some ranier 230 FMJs and got some 230 gr LRN. I've been reading up on casting my own bullets, I've got a real good connection on high grade bulk lead, with the way ammo is going up(specifically 45 acp), its about the only way I'll be able to shoot. BTW, I've got a set of 270 Win dies if you know anyone that needs them. I'm going to at least sort my small primer and larger primer acp brass tomorrow

[tsubaki]

Most 45ACP's prefer FMJ's, some tolerate plated or lead stuff and even in semi wad cutters.
Usual problem is the feed ramp causing the tip of the bullet to stick slightly, causing the jam. Polishing the ramp helps but I just stick with the FMJ's.
Presently pushing a 230gr FMJ with 10.0gr of Blue Dot and getting 865fps out a 5" barrel and 980fps out of a 7" barrel in a Govt Model.
Blue Dot has been very reliable and easy to fool with, only problem is it's very dirty.
I am considering a Winchester 1892 (new model) and an EMF revolver both in 45 Colt. Already have all the components to reload them just haven't made up my mind.
Hey start a reloading thread, I'll give as much bad info as the next guy!

[spareparts]

I'm shooting 45 acp thru a Springer, a series 80 Officer acp and a G21, whats your opinion of lead thru a glock, lots of hear say, very little known fact

[tsubaki]

The best reliable info I've ever found is to try it and see.
I've been told the same that you've already found out. Some shoot most anything without any problems.
Seems to be firearms of the same make or even consecutive serial numbers have some subtle preferences.
Other things also can come into play. When I let my brother in law shoot mine I witnessed limp wristing being a problem feeding. Yet it did fine with me.
Also have an XD I have yet to try out. Been told they will eat anything, also been told they don't tolerate SWC's.

[tsubaki]

I'm sure you've read about using "the best brass" etc,etc.
As you see, I don't discriminate.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/tsubaki3/wwII002.jpg

[tsubaki]

Oh, about molding your own. I'm sure you've seen about the need to lube the bullets. This was the only thing that has slowed me from doing my own.
Even though I'm doing .451RB for a 44 cap & ball, 320gr REAL for 50cal and 1oz Drive Key for a slug gun, I just can't make myself do stuff for metallic cartridges.

[willy]

If you are intending to use the Glock with lead bullets please order a replacement barrel from Barsto or similar as the type of rifling they use is not appropriate for lead bullets.
great guns, I have two, a 21 and a 30. But I would not use my reloads in them. Also the chambers in Glock factory barrels are not a full support (for the case) type barrel. That is a problem with reloads, especially for multiply fired brass.
Again great guns, just use them within respect of Gastons intention and design.

[tsubaki]

I've finally took the time to actually research the Glops instead of letting opinions prejudge me.
I'm actually very impressed with them and would definitely consider a Model 20 although just a few more mm's of barrel length would make me happier.
I completely agree with willy however as with most things I'll bastardize stuff in a flash.
This is what I've determined.
The factory barrels "will" shoot lead stuff fine and without hazard "if" you are diligent to remove the lead deposits. Seems the rifling design accumulates lead more readily than others normal barrels. A replacement barrel for the constant use of lead stuff would be a better idea.
The reloaded ammo "will" be fine "if" you follow correct reloading basics of brass inspection and preparation. The unsupported chamber will show defects of the brass in a most negative way through rupture.
The combined two designs can easily cause major problems due to improper maintenance and defective reloading procedures.
I'm still impressed with the Glocks but have no real physical basis for this.

[spareparts]

first morning without the prescription meds, just ibuprofin, one word for you oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww !
I'm sore and moving real slow, looks like another day in the recliner.


As far as the glocks go, I was surprised how much disinformation was claimed to be fact, the internet pissin matches were over the top,you'd a thought some one said something bad about a Wellcraft. General consinsous is if you shoot lead, keep pressue low, use hard alloy, clean often. The lead haters seem to be the same ones who wash their glocks in the dishwasher and swear they only need to have it done every 5000 rounds. I think I'm going to play it safe and buy bullets for now, might buy a barrel, awful tempting to get one with threads on the end and apply for the stamp.On another note, I've been shopping a 9mm for the wife, got it narrowed down to Ruger SR9, G19, or trade in Smith 6906, I'm liking the Smith more and more, I can get one for under $400. Any opinions on the Smith?

[tsubaki]

Too soon for bourbon intake?

I have no experience with those three but recall no bad opinions of them either.
Let her pick from the ones you're comfortable with. I'm sure you don't dare pick what shoes she has.

[RidgeRunner]

My favorite handgun to this day is my S&W Model 13- 357mag revolver. Plink with the cheapest of .38 special wad-cutters. The S&W copy of a 1911 is a decent shooter.. Not sure about the 9mm though Spare.

[willy]

Dave that series of Smith's semi autos were an improvement over the 39 and others but no where near the ball park of reliability and shootability of the Glock. Some of the P.D's that had them got rid of them early due to reliability and repair issues.
Smith;s new semi auto is doing very well I am being told and so is Springfield Armory's Croatian built gun.
Taurus's 9mm Beretta 92 clones in all sizes apparently are very nice and well made.
CZ has nice composite frame gun to.
A lot of competition for that 450-650 price range right now.
Ruger got good right ups on their small 9's but I have not inspected or shot one yet, nor do I know anyone who has. Ruger revolvers are decent and respected among pistoleros around here but not trusted semi auto wise.
If you can find a used Sig Sauer in the shops, older Sigs that is and especially any made in either West Germany or Germany especially the 228 229 226 239 models you have the best made in your hands and especially the 228 and 229 if you are looking for a smaller framed 9mm.
The new ones quality control has gone down terribly the past 4-5 years and I would not buy another one until some serious corporate changes happen.
This Sig 225 in 9mm has been my constant partner on my hip on and off duty for 25 years. Along with a Smith 38 snub revolver during the hot summers.
This Sig has never once failed to feed any type of ammo, never failed to fire, not once, even with questionable ammo, and shoots a 2" hole at 20 yards all day, with jus about any ammo. Over 6 thousand rounds through her.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/bill_schultz/006-7.jpg

I would actually look for used German made Sig 228 before I would buy any contemporary made gun. JMHO

[tsubaki]

spare, listen to willy.
God, I think I love him!

[spareparts]

I was specifically waiting for Willy's response. The 6096 guns i was looking at were department of correction trade ins. I've always liked the Smiths, but i remembered some issues back when they were new, long before the Tupperware guns came to power. I've been skeptical of the Sigs mainly from the attitude of the people who endorsed them(Gun counter Know it all's). I found some real good deals on trade in G22's but i didn't want to start up with another caliber. The Smiths caught my eye, but Willy just made my mind up on them, I'll keep looking and see if I can come up with a used 225 now that they aren't the choice of ARFcom/fagpull crowd. I'm trying to find something around the size of my hi power(maybe a little smaller), but in a DA/SA for carry. I can't get used to carrying cocked and locked. I've gotten used to the DAO of my Smith 380 BG.

BTW, I like the Benchmade as well, I told myself I;d never pay that kind of money for a knife, but after finding one in a truck I bought, its become my best friend. I abuse it daily and it never even thinks of failing

[spareparts]

gonna be a scar


http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/542143_3451188768557_1535893306_3055865_1246752553 _n1.jpg

[willy]

I am rather fond of you myself Tsubaki:beer:

Dave that BenchMade never cuts anything, I have my 30 year old Swiss Army for any chores to be done.
That BenchMade is there for one purpose and one purpose only, to cut whatever needs to be cut to save my life. Living or material.

I would seriously pursue that Sig, a 225 is around the size of a High Power, slimmer in the handle due to single stack magazine.
The 228 is a little shorter length wise and a little thicker in the handle. Higher capacity. Most women I trained had no problem with it size wise.
Many Sigaholics consider it the finest pistol Sig ever made for all around feel balance accuracy and reliability.
Though I will tell you from considerable experience with all their models there is literally no difference other than feel in the hand between the 225, 226, 229, 220.
As long as they say on the slide" Made in West Germany or Made in Germany"
An early gun made in Alexandria VA or Exeter New Hampshire are still decent but in around 2001 - 2003 period the corporate suits out voted the Gun Smith's and quality started deteriorating. Though many still love them.
Want to see a real operator get a chubby, hand him a German made 228 0r 226 or 225 or 229. If he has any experience in martial training there is going to be a big smile on his face and good luck getting it back.
And if you find a clean used one keep me in mind my friend, I am always interested in one of those.

[willy]

Oh Dave, chicks dig scars

[step up here]

just think that scar could look like a v-20 emblem without today's surgery technology.
get well soon and have a speedy 100% recovery.

[cfelton]

Hope you're feeling better! Tore muscles in my back 25 years ago and still have spasams from it when I lift something heavy. Take it easy and let that back heal up good!

[macojoe]

Sorry I have missed all this spare!! glad your feeling better!!

[spareparts]

no problem MJ, I know you had more important issue to tend to


Well yesterday was my first day back working, I slept late, watched TV, drank coffee and screwed off with the computer most of the day. i did go thru my emails and files to figure out where I needed to start at today. Well today was my first day back wrenching, and boy do I feel it, took my time, didn't do anything too heavy and got a fair amount done, but now I'm ready for a shower, a muscle relaxer and my recliner

[randlemanboater]

I have carried a Glock 23 (.40 cal) for about 10 years now and can't imagine not carrying it (I trust my life with it everyday). Had the chance to switch to a Sig but after shooting it, found the Sig heavy and combersome compaired to the Glock.

My most favorite 9 mm is my Beretta 92F (Italian made, the USA made ones are crap). To me it is really the best shooting handgun I have ever shot.

You can never go wrong with a good old S&W wheel gun, my 642 (stainless/aluminum .38 Internal hammer snubbie) goes everywhere with me when not working and I love to plink with my Model 63 (stainless 4" Square Butt J frame .22).