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The Campfire / Re: The TMA is looking for Webmaster Admin assistance!
« Last post by Rob DiStefano on February 09, 2026, 02:43:53 PM »
R/C fixed Wing Practice? Rob you're an R/C pilot in addition to TMA? I'd still be flying R/C if I hadn't moved to OK, where winds destroy R/C planes with startling regularity.

Yes, joined AMA in the '60s, been flying r/c since the single channel rubber band "galloping ghost" tx/rx radios!
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The Campfire / Re: The TMA is looking for Webmaster Admin assistance!
« Last post by Nessmuk on February 09, 2026, 12:53:23 PM »
R/C fixed Wing Practice? Rob you're an R/C pilot in addition to TMA? I'd still be flying R/C if I hadn't moved to OK, where winds destroy R/C planes with startling regularity.
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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Golf Ball Shooting Fun.....
« Last post by Nessmuk on February 09, 2026, 11:51:19 AM »
or getting a lot closer. :lol sign
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General Interest / Re: Off centered sights
« Last post by Nessmuk on February 09, 2026, 11:46:41 AM »
While I tend to agree with Kdubs that you are a naughty boy, I'm also pragmatic enough to realize that I benefit from guys with GASS. Where else could I buy great muzzleloaders!!! :luff:
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General Interest / Re: Off centered sights
« Last post by Second-rate Marksman on February 09, 2026, 08:55:12 AM »
Well now that is/was a beauty of an SMR, love the tiger stripe and stain. 

I built a Kibler SMR just to build one in .45 but never liked crescent butt stocks and hand grip trigger guards, so it got sold off right quick.

I know too well the bull/sell syndrome - guilty on all accounts and 11 Kibler kits done and gone to date!

I'm left now with just a simple plain Jane Kibler 16ga fowler as my sole firelock and in the process of working on a Pede Bess kit.  I'm really intrigued with the forthcoming Kibler Bess and may just get that as my final firelock hurrah,

Thank you, Rob! I appreciate that.

I can totally see what you mean about the crescent butt plate-- it IS a different beast and requires a bladed stance that feels more than a little awkward.

11 Kibler kits, eh? You've been a busy boy! You must be some kind of masochist or glutton for punishment.  :laffing

Glad to know I'm not the only one afflicted with GASS (Gun Acquisition/Selling Syndrome). Maybe you can sit Kev down and help him understand it's far more common than he thinks. The way he talks sometimes, you'd think I ought to feel ashamed-- like I've been a very naughty boy. 😄

I'm right there with you-- I'm eagerly awaiting the Kibler Brown Bess as well, and I have no doubt Jim is going to absolutely knock it out of the park. The Pedersoli Bess carbine was one of my first flintlocks and, honestly, it was a blast to shoot. I refinished the stock, defarbed the barrel and lock, and eventually sold it for a tidy profit. Still, I could never quite make peace with the steady criticism over how much it strayed from the original. If I'm going to own a reproduction, by golly, it ought to be a faithful one; I don't want to give the stitch-counters and authenticity police out there reasons to poo-poo my gear.



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Nice to see that somebody else besides me, has trouble splitting the ball on that axe.
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Nice pictures Rob. Thanks for taking the time to take them and then sharing.
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'Twas a grand luncheon that was feted at the Old '76 House in Old Tappan, NY ... the 350 year oldest existing USA tavern where George and officers spent a goodly amount of time and that turn coat Brit spy Major Andre was ferreted out and hung by the neck 'til dead.

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In my simple clothes and at the 76 House door on Feb. 7th in 10*F breezy "warmth"!
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Growing a natural queue ... 10 months at this point.
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General Interest / Re: Off centered sights
« Last post by Rob DiStefano on February 09, 2026, 07:51:47 AM »
What 😧 !!!!! final firelock!!!!

One can only hope.

Besides the Kibler Bess, there is his forthcoming Barn Gun ...............  8)

So many guns, so little time ... !
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General Interest / Re: Off centered sights
« Last post by No Powder on February 09, 2026, 07:40:49 AM »
What 😧 !!!!! final firelock!!!!
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