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It's a muzzle brake ( NOT a break) or isn't (is) it?
08 November 2003, 23:59
rugeruserIt's a muzzle brake ( NOT a break) or isn't (is) it?
I'm noy overly precious about spelling or grammar, because even with all my edjumucation sumtimes my finkers get muddied up anf get away from me. BUT, here in Oz, we have a few things that REALLY PISS ME OFF! One of them is 'youse' for you, as in "...youse guys really should...", or "How youse goin" Sometimes "How's youse goin"(as distinct from how are you going) the other is the rising inflection at the end of a sentence - I was taught that it meant that the speaker was implying a question, here it has become the standard way of speech!! I couldcomment on the impact that certain middle eastern culchas have had on our vernacular, but that would be politically incorrect!AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
09 November 2003, 01:54
HenryC470Right, it's brake.
I saw a dumb TV episode one time. I can't remember the name of the dumb show. It was a couple of years ago. A dumb male character was explaining to a dumb female character various things about his 1911. The conversation was part of the character development, intended to show that the dumb male character was knowledgable about firearms. The dumb male character finished his explanation with "it's a real testament to the ingenuity of Samuel Colt".
H. C.
09 November 2003, 02:58
Jim WhiteDuckear,
A clip is used in your old womans hair not to load magazines.
09 November 2003, 03:42
DuckearJim,
If I don't use clips, how will I load the fixed magazine in my M1 Garand??
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DE
[ 11-08-2003, 18:42: Message edited by: Duckear ]09 November 2003, 11:38
beemanbemeDuckear, don't forget about the stripper clips for the m98. Or maybe that's stripper clubs?????
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Maybe tyhat's why Germany lost the war, they were too busy checking out the stripper clubs when they should have been keeping track of the stripper clips.
09 November 2003, 12:46
sonofagunIs good we're all doing our part to grow this conversation.
09 November 2003, 17:19
Michael RobinsonGive me a break!
You guys break me up.
Did bad brakes cause the Foggy Mountain Breakdown?
09 November 2003, 17:32
Vibequote:
Originally posted by mrlexma:
Give me a break!
You guys break me up.
Did bad brakes cause the Foggy Mountain Breakdown?
LOL
Don't know...but from what I've heard
"Ol Charlie stole the handle,
now the train it won't stop going,
no way to slow down."
09 November 2003, 17:49
Nate Halerit's 'misspelled' Dago Red.
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No such word as 'irregardless'...
How about the majority (seemingly) who say "asterik" (phonetically) instead of the correct 'asterisk'! Need a mnemonic for this one? Then remember it's your "ass-to-risk" if you must.
It's "Et Cetera", NOT "EckSetra".
It's muzzle, not muzzel (to get back to shooting).
And yes, I know many couldn't care less about this topic -- and it shows in their abominable (no, that's not to do with stomach muscles) typing/spelling efforts.
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09 November 2003, 18:24
rootbeerSo now everybody's a critic!
09 November 2003, 23:51
The SpecialistOver here air powered pistol comps. are popular.
I LOVE asking "What's that for?"
"It's a Muzzle Brake it stops recoil" is always the reply.
"But your gun doesn�t produce recoil" I add
"Of course not, It's Got A Muzzle Brake"
At this point I try sell them a Flash Arrestor.
10 November 2003, 09:23
<eldeguello>quote:
You boys have a point, and without question, a much more laid-back life than my own to afford the time it takes to discuss such a topic, but it's humorous none the less.
Did your life become laid-back for a moment, so you were able to join in this topic. Or what?? ![[Confused]](images/icons/confused.gif)
10 November 2003, 17:59
triggerguard1quote:
Originally posted by eldeguello:
quote:
You boys have a point, and without question, a much more laid-back life than my own to afford the time it takes to discuss such a topic, but it's humorous none the less.
Did your life become laid-back for a moment, so you were able to join in this topic. Or what??
Actually, a couple of moments, this being one of them.
I had to come back for a few more minutes just see how bad it had gotten in here.
10 November 2003, 18:34
walexI always thot it wuz Lee You Poled scops. What the hey, akee breakee, pikee pikee. Big deal Walex
10 November 2003, 18:38
LAWCOPLETS give it a break, this discussion about brakes, because it breaks my heart to see associates break each other's chops when they should brake the aggression and break bread instead and finally decide which is the proper use of the word break/brake
10 November 2003, 23:44
<Mats>quote:
Originally posted by tiggertate:
While we're at it, add "duck tape" and "roap" to the list.
Well, the store where I work sell Duck brand duct tape - that is definitely "Duck tape"...
-- Mats
10 November 2003, 23:50
<Mats>quote:
Originally posted by The Specialist:
"But your gun doesn�t produce recoil" I add
I do think you need to read up on the "opposite and equal" bit of basic physics...
-- Mats
11 November 2003, 04:34
QuietHunterI was talking to the owner of
MuzzleBRAKE.com and he said people got it messed up so often he registerd
muzzleBREAK.com just so folks that naturally got it wrong could get it right.
12 November 2003, 08:50
Duckearquote:
Originally posted by eshell:
A perfect testamant to the current (sad) state of affairs, lower "the bar". ![[Eek!]](images/icons/shocked.gif)
That is T E S T A M E N T
12 November 2003, 09:52
Canuckquote:
Originally posted by Duckear:
Irregardless...
Oooohh, that word is one of my pet peeves! More people seem to use it than the correct form (regardless)!
Canuck
12 November 2003, 14:13
Duckear"Oooohh, that word is one of my pet peeves! More people seem to use it than the correct form (regardless)!"
Canuck
One of my employees uses it frequently!
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I can barely hear what she says for the next five minutes because my ears are burning!!
[ 11-12-2003, 05:14: Message edited by: Duckear ]12 November 2003, 15:50
Vibequote:
Originally posted by Mats:
quote:
Originally posted by The Specialist:
"But your gun doesn’t produce recoil" I add
I do think you need to read up on the "opposite and equal" bit of basic physics...
-- Mats
LOL.
I saw who posted that and thought the same might apply to girlfriends as well.
Long time my friend.
Vibe
[ 11-12-2003, 06:52: Message edited by: Vibe ]
13 November 2003, 05:48
DutchWhile we are clearing the air, can we please stop recommending that we have barrels with the correct twist? Rifling has a twist, a barrel has rifling.
A six pack of beer to the first guy that produces a twisted barrel with any accuracy.... Dutch.
15 November 2003, 02:03
sonofagunRifling has land and groves.
Oh and we don't "have" barrels - we "have" babies.
We OWN barrels.
[ 11-14-2003, 17:08: Message edited by: sonofagun ]15 November 2003, 05:02
triggerguard1![[Razz]](images/icons/tongue.gif)
15 November 2003, 05:10
The SpecialistI do think you need to read up on the "opposite and equal" bit of basic physics...
Point taken. I should say "Produces Insignifiant Recoil"
A 7.5 gr pellet doing 400 fps. dosen't cause much muzzle flip.
[ 11-14-2003, 20:13: Message edited by: The Specialist ]16 November 2003, 09:07
jim81147Valerie Gage ,,,,Big brown eyes and long brown hair .
16 November 2003, 09:45
JudyIrregardless-- from Meriam Webster's dictionary. Perhaps you aren't familiar with it because it's origin is not English?
Main Entry: ir�re�gard�less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'g�rd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date: circa 1912
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
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