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Title: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 19, 2025, 07:56:56 PM
I am going to a Silhouette club meeting next week Sunday.  Will give updates after
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: dafrtknocker on April 19, 2025, 08:14:01 PM
Heard going to need new steel targets, hope they set up Donation page.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: kaloman on April 22, 2025, 06:20:12 PM
I'd be down to donate.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on April 22, 2025, 07:20:41 PM
Heard going to need new steel targets, hope they set up Donation page.

Since "they" decided to ban steel targets from the rifle range, I imagine there are many who have steel targets just gathering rust we could donate.

Maybe start an AR500 drive to collect donated targets?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: ren on April 22, 2025, 07:33:03 PM
Donate? They've been charging users for decades. In addition to all that brass they sell at the gun show and sell at recyclers, that part of the range was supposed to sustain itself.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on April 22, 2025, 07:56:15 PM
Donate? They've been charging users for decades. In addition to all that brass they sell at the gun show and sell at recyclers, that part of the range was supposed to sustain itself.

They feed you, too, don't they?

The silhouette range isn't the only activity that charges for use.  MPPL competitions in the open bays, skeet/trap, etc. 

Nobody's twisting your arm.

Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: eyeeatingfish on April 22, 2025, 10:45:51 PM
Looking forward to some good news. Love going there.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: ren on April 23, 2025, 07:41:04 AM
They feed you, too, don't they?

The silhouette range isn't the only activity that charges for use.  MPPL competitions in the open bays, skeet/trap, etc. 

Nobody's twisting your arm.

Hey Darmok / slick. Show me where the fuck did I mention anyone twisting my arm?! And what is this shit about "feeding me" what does that have to do with anything? I'm just pointing out the fees that they charge people on a City park. They are not like the clubs out in the action bay. They permanently occupy the range. The clubs that operate in the action bay like MPPL have league fees, target fees etc. and they certainly don't have a presence like the silhouette club. Can anyone go and shoot in that part of the range now? What and where is the charter they have with the City? Does the City audit their books? I know people know people and this community is no different than the liberals you all complain about. I've had people come up to me just to argue, talk shit and ruin my range time. I haven't used that part of the range since their brass policy was pointed out to me by one of their "friendly" volunteers.
Like anything else in this State - Where did all the money go?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 23, 2025, 10:18:36 AM
I hear people shooting steel targets with pistols at close range in the action bay side so idk why no can shoot silhouette or steel on rifle side

Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 23, 2025, 10:20:05 AM
if anyone would like to attend the silhouette meeting, it is this sunday at 1100 at the silhouette range. I'm sure they can use all the help they can get
I think they are going to elect officers and go over what the plan is to re-open
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on April 23, 2025, 10:21:15 AM
if anyone would like to attend the silhouette meeting, it is this sunday at 1100 at the silhouette range. I'm sure they can use all the help they can get
I think they are going to elect officers and go over what the plan is to re-open

I'd like to nominate Ren. 

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on April 23, 2025, 10:48:08 AM
Hey Darmok / slick. Show me where the fuck did I mention anyone twisting my arm?! And what is this shit about "feeding me" what does that have to do with anything? I'm just pointing out the fees that they charge people on a City park. They are not like the clubs out in the action bay. They permanently occupy the range. The clubs that operate in the action bay like MPPL have league fees, target fees etc. and they certainly don't have a presence like the silhouette club. Can anyone go and shoot in that part of the range now? What and where is the charter they have with the City? Does the City audit their books? I know people know people and this community is no different than the liberals you all complain about. I've had people come up to me just to argue, talk shit and ruin my range time. I haven't used that part of the range since their brass policy was pointed out to me by one of their "friendly" volunteers.
Like anything else in this State - Where did all the money go?

The silhouette club has expenses to pay for. The steel targets are not cheap to replace / repair. They also have to pay
insurance costs. The city does little to help the club. I used to be a member and I have first hand knowledge of the long
list of troubles faced by the club.
If not for the club, this area could be like Clementine, lost and gone forever.   
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: rpoL98 on April 24, 2025, 07:45:34 AM
Hey Darmok / slick. Show me where the fuck did I mention anyone twisting my arm?! And what is this shit about "feeding me" what does that have to do with anything? I'm just pointing out the fees that they charge people on a City park. They are not like the clubs out in the action bay. They permanently occupy the range. The clubs that operate in the action bay like MPPL have league fees, target fees etc. and they certainly don't have a presence like the silhouette club. Can anyone go and shoot in that part of the range now? What and where is the charter they have with the City? Does the City audit their books? I know people know people and this community is no different than the liberals you all complain about. I've had people come up to me just to argue, talk shit and ruin my range time. I haven't used that part of the range since their brass policy was pointed out to me by one of their "friendly" volunteers.
Like anything else in this State - Where did all the money go?
what "brass policy"?  you can't collect your own brass?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: QUIETShooter on April 24, 2025, 09:26:50 AM
if anyone would like to attend the silhouette meeting, it is this sunday at 1100 at the silhouette range. I'm sure they can use all the help they can get
I think they are going to elect officers and go over what the plan is to re-open

I hope something positive comes out at this meeting. :thumbsup:

The KHSC complex is such a great facility.  Or it can be so.  Too bad the powers that be do not share the same sentiment.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Fabtek94 on April 24, 2025, 12:12:52 PM
I may have some AR500 steel laying around :wacko: :crazy: :shake: :wacko: :crazy: :shake:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 27, 2025, 02:05:09 PM
what "brass policy"?  you can't collect your own brass?
Sure. Can collect your own brass
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 27, 2025, 02:12:08 PM
Here's the main points of the meeting today:
Planning to re-open end of June. Today elected officers and board of directors. Still some work to be done, plan is end of June to start shooting steel again. Public can only shoot 50 yards. Club members can shoot 100 yards.
Still need to buy more AR500 steel, and fix stuff in the office. Now at the end of Sunday will need to move all targets to the side, out of the way for LEO'S to use range weekdays. Saturday morning move targets back on range. Will update when I hear anything new
Overall it's good news. At least it's a step forward  :shaka:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on April 27, 2025, 03:02:41 PM
I may have some AR500 steel laying around :wacko: :crazy: :shake: :wacko: :crazy: :shake:

I have a few i can donate as well
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: spicynoodle_1 on April 30, 2025, 07:16:07 PM
Public can only shoot 50 yards. Club members can shoot 100 yards.

Why only club members at 100 yards? If I donate a bunch of AR500 targets, can I shoot at 100 yards? Shooting pistol out to 100 is what made it extra fun…
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: zippz on April 30, 2025, 07:40:19 PM
Why only club members at 100 yards? If I donate a bunch of AR500 targets, can I shoot at 100 yards? Shooting pistol out to 100 is what made it extra fun…

May have something to do with changes to the range layout.  The club shoots their matches to 100 yards on the left side.  I'm guessing there will be a new 50 yard berm on the right side to meet safety compliance.

Just a guess.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: dirsh on May 02, 2025, 03:53:22 PM
How do you join the club?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalikikopa on May 03, 2025, 07:51:51 PM
what "brass policy"?  you can't collect your own brass?

You can collect your own brass. Once it makes it to the bucket, it's theirs. I'm all for them selling brass, other than I reload my brass 5 to 10 times, then i dump it in the bucket. In the past some of my brass already had the "Glock smile" I would be Leary of the brass there.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on May 05, 2025, 02:49:27 PM
May have something to do with changes to the range layout.  The club shoots their matches to 100 yards on the left side.  I'm guessing there will be a new 50 yard berm on the right side to meet safety compliance.

Just a guess.

correct. new layout for the range. if public is to shoot at 100 yards there needs to be new berm made on the right side.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on May 05, 2025, 02:50:14 PM
How do you join the club?

when they re-open just ask for the form to join. supposed to be $18 to join
that's what I plan to do
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on June 14, 2025, 01:38:52 PM
Now it's pushed back to mid July
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Frog on June 16, 2025, 12:26:18 PM
Now it's pushed back to mid July



This year?   ???  I was looking forward to shooting at the silhouette side soon.  Whats the delay? 
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on June 16, 2025, 01:19:56 PM


This year?   ???  I was looking forward to shooting at the silhouette side soon.  Whats the delay?

need to clean up more and waiting for more steel targets
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: doc 0ct on June 28, 2025, 12:46:10 AM
Update on when we can shoot the silhouette side?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on June 28, 2025, 07:30:41 AM
It looks like they might open in late July. Keep your fingers crossed. 
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Frog on August 04, 2025, 03:38:16 PM
Well… we’re in August now. Did the reopening get pushed back to September?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on August 05, 2025, 03:00:26 PM
Here is the good news:
The netting to keep spent shells from impacting others will soon arrive.
The new PA system is now operational.

Now the bad:
The silhouette range does not have insurance coverage and
the range cannot operate with out insurance. The club is seeking out
a policy that is affordable and still provides adequate coverage. The club is
optimistic about finding the right policy soon. 

The long shut down period has aggravated the situation. Going dark created
unforeseen issues. Right now the insurance industry is hell bent on soaking their
clients and denying new clients unless they pay thru the nose. The club is in a
new client status. The controversy over the lead contamination and the advice of
the independent contractor/advisor added more fuel to the fire.


On a personal note I truly believe that the insurance industry sees themselves
in a no lose situation. I recently tried looking for a new company for my home owners
policy. I got a lot of grief and bs thrown at me. I finally decided to go back to my old
insurance company even thought they wanted a 60% increase.

On a local tv channel I watched a discussion about the insurance issues affecting Hawaii
home owners. A woman who represented the insurance industry spoke about how some
HOA's did not have adequate reserves and insurance to cover themselves and the people
in the HOA. She also spoke highly of the need to install sprinkler systems in older buildings.
She and the hosts glad handed each other over the fact that the legislature is wisely seeking
to fund the short falls for both of these issues.The only winners in this are the insurance companies.
More taxes and more tax payer money will be used to help out the "poor' insurance companies.
I am sure the insurance companies sent out their boxes of manapua and other goodies to their
favorite politicians to show their appreciation.
.  .     
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on August 05, 2025, 03:12:39 PM
Insurance sucks.
Last year I had to pay $1800 to cut our mango tree or no homeowners insurance.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: QUIETShooter on August 05, 2025, 03:18:38 PM
Insurance companies are full of sh*t.

There.  I said what everyone is thinking.

Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: eyeeatingfish on August 05, 2025, 10:01:26 PM
Insurance sucks.
Last year I had to pay $1800 to cut our mango tree or no homeowners insurance.

How would that even come to their attention? Were they saying it was too big or they wanted it gone?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on August 06, 2025, 12:04:08 AM
How would that even come to their attention? Were they saying it was too big or they wanted it gone?
....
This is on Maui. After the Lahaina fire the insurance company sent people out to look at houses, even if it's not in Lahaina. We were so sad because that tree produced the best mangoes I've ever tasted. It will take about 2 years to start producing again. :( the reason was that some branches were hanging over the house
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 06, 2025, 12:05:17 PM
Another thing about insurance and trees.  If the tree is rotten, diseased, or growing at an angle and could cause major damage to the home, the insurer expects you to shoulder the cost of removing it.  However, if it falls on the house and you didn't know it was about to fall, insurance will pay for the damage.

The problem is it's a Catch-22 if you try to file a claim before it falls.  Then the insurer will have proof you knew it should be removed before it can fall.

It's worse if you knew, and the tree falls on the neighbor's property and/or injures/kills someone.  That makes you negligent.

Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on August 08, 2025, 10:38:08 AM
I just helped my in laws with trimming their mango tree due to complaints from the new neighbors (renters).
I am too old to climb trees but I have a pole saw that will do the job. Mango season is pau so no fruit was
wasted.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: eyeeatingfish on August 08, 2025, 09:36:30 PM
I just helped my in laws with trimming their mango tree due to complaints from the new neighbors (renters).
I am too old to climb trees but I have a pole saw that will do the job. Mango season is pau so no fruit was
wasted.

I bought a climbing harness with a short section of rope and carabiners to be safe. Now I climb up and hook one or both carabiners and I am secure. Still young enough to climb but too old to fall.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on August 23, 2025, 10:21:50 AM
Not yet. Bumbai
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Ksekiya on August 24, 2025, 02:12:45 PM
I suggest contacting an Attain Insurance agent or Lloyd's or London agent.  They sell specialty insurance to unusual risk. 

The industry as a whole will start writing more policies starting next year. 
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on August 24, 2025, 03:03:52 PM
Idk what the hold ups are exactly. I ain't got no stroke here. Only a contact with intel. So I'm just reloading my fireball ammo in the meantime. What else can I do but reload and meditate 🧘‍♂️ 🙏
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Ashiya on October 27, 2025, 01:42:08 PM
Just saw this on Facebook:

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Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation

We proud to announce the metallic silhouette range at the Koko Head Shooting Complex will reopen for public use beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025.

This range will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on a first-come-first-served basis. This unique section of the shooting complex offers metal targets at 50 meters and is operated by the Hawai‘i Metallic Silhouette Shooters Association (HMSSA). No online reservation is required, but a $5 fee per shooter will be assessed by HMSSA for anyone discharging firearms at this range. Common handgun calibers may be used at this range (such as .22, .380, 9mm, .40, and .45), but only .22 rimfire rifle rounds may be discharged. Other exclusions apply, so please consult the range safety officer for more details.

The opening of the metallic silhouette range represents the final range to be reopened at the Koko Head Shooting Complex since its initial closure in September 2022. During the closure, the City hired a national outdoor shooting range expert and utilized a variety of in-house and contracted crews to: enhance the operations, maintenance, & cleaning protocols of the range, train employees in best practices for lead awareness, and complete a variety of range improvements including berm reinforcement and renovated shooting amenities. 

The Koko Head Shooting Complex is O‘ahu’s only public outdoor shooting range, and we greatly appreciate the patience of the firearms community while the complex’s ranges were closed. Please visit the KHSC official website for additional information about the complex and its operations: bit.ly/kokoheadrange

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19shs2GDMS/
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on October 27, 2025, 01:51:53 PM
Just saw this on Facebook:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19shs2GDMS/

Ill be there
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on October 27, 2025, 02:24:11 PM
Just saw this on Facebook:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19shs2GDMS/


Shhh. don't tell anyone
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on October 27, 2025, 02:59:19 PM
Huh????
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"common handgun calibers may be used at this range (such as .22, .380, 9mm, .40, and .45), but only .22 rimfire rifle rounds may be discharged"
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: jc2721 on October 27, 2025, 03:20:01 PM
No 9mm PCCs, rifle caliber pistols--Contenders, BFFs, etc.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: zippz on October 27, 2025, 03:29:30 PM
It says common handgun calibers.

Wonder if revolver magnums and stuff like 10mm are allowed.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on October 27, 2025, 04:07:35 PM
It says common handgun calibers.

Wonder if revolver magnums and stuff like 10mm are allowed.

10mm is just one more mm than a 9mm  :rofl:

the 44mag is a smaller diameter than a 45

all joking aside, I think magnums and 10mmm should be good to go bc they had to get all AR500 steel
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on October 27, 2025, 04:56:54 PM
I think I understand what the press release is trying to say, but it could have been worded better.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: surfmaster on October 27, 2025, 08:36:14 PM
The Koko Head Shooting Complex info is much clearer. Scroll down to the "Metallic Silhouette Range" header/section:
https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/koko-head-shooting-complex/

-You may fire .22 rimfire rifles on this range
-Common pistol cartridges are allowed, including: .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.  Restrictions apply, so please see the range security officer for approved allowable cartridges.
-Centerfire rifles and shotguns prohibited.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: zippz on October 29, 2025, 05:51:36 PM
Size of the targets at 50yds

(https://i.postimg.cc/L5HPpC8K/123.jpg)

White circle knock down targets are 6" and 8"
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: hyperstang00 on October 30, 2025, 05:27:52 PM
Im ready for saturday
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: jc2721 on November 01, 2025, 02:23:48 PM
About 10 guys waiting at 7:30 am; by 10:30 there were only 2-3 still shooting.  The small targets on the ground weren't there--the club guys said they haven't gotten official approval yet.
I burned through 300+ rounds in the first hour.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: zippz on November 02, 2025, 11:07:51 AM
357, 44 magnums along with other pistol calibers allowed.  11am and it's about half full.

(https://i.postimg.cc/q7xHmfh0/IMG20251102110341.jpg)

Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 02, 2025, 06:03:19 PM
Went there Saturday morning was like the fourth guy there. I set up a spot. Went back to the truck to grab my 5 bucks, only to find it missing. One of my kids yoinked my money. So I packed up and went to the rifle side.....

Does snyone know if there is a cap on the rounds per mag?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on November 02, 2025, 07:33:08 PM
Went there Saturday morning was like the fourth guy there. I set up a spot. Went back to the truck to grab my 5 bucks, only to find it missing. One of my kids yoinked my money. So I packed up and went to the rifle side.....

Does snyone know if there is a cap on the rounds per mag?
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The previous email picture says 10 round limit. It's kinda hard to read.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: rpoL98 on November 03, 2025, 12:14:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/1bqHw1U.jpg)
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 03, 2025, 05:27:18 AM
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The previous email picture says 10 round limit. It's kinda hard to read.


Thanks good to know. Ill attempt to go this Saturday again.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 03, 2025, 07:29:56 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOsIaULW3zg
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: macsak on November 03, 2025, 07:47:05 AM
that berm looks small...
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 03, 2025, 07:48:43 AM
that berm looks small...

that's what she said
heads  :rofl:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 03, 2025, 07:51:04 AM
got there about 0645
felt like I was cocaine sober for 3 years and Saturday I got an 8ball of crack  :rofl:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: QUIETShooter on November 03, 2025, 08:27:28 AM
that berm looks small...

Everything was bigger and cheaper before.  Inflation running rampant.  Prices are ridiculous.  Government contracts to contractor friends with no competitive bids.

And Vegas is dead.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Wchiro on November 03, 2025, 11:25:13 PM
Got bored shooting on Saturday, after a while ended up shooting through the hole where the rebar hooks held up the steel plates.  Sure kicked up a lot of dirt....lol
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 04, 2025, 10:44:24 AM
Got bored shooting on Saturday, after a while ended up shooting through the hole where the rebar hooks held up the steel plates.  Sure kicked up a lot of dirt....lol

me too. with my bolt action 22 it's too easy to hit those targets at 50m, so we started shooting thru the hole
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: QUIETShooter on November 04, 2025, 10:56:48 AM
I think if I were to go to that range and used my P365 to hit something I probably would expend a 1000 rounds without hitting anything..... :(

Most likely not even halfway I'd quit and go home.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: notMYguns on November 04, 2025, 01:59:30 PM
I think if I were to go to that range and used my P365 to hit something I probably would expend a 1000 rounds without hitting anything..... :(

Most likely not even halfway I'd quit and go home.

The long trigger pull on the P365s make them tricky to shoot well.  I guess this is my sign to buy a big ass revolver like I always wanted.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: zippz on November 04, 2025, 03:59:36 PM
FYI, the 24"x24" in plate is around the size of the NRA pistol instructor shooting test.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalihi Uka on November 04, 2025, 05:07:24 PM
The long trigger pull on the P365s make them tricky to shoot well.  I guess this is my sign to buy a big ass revolver like I always wanted.
Did someone say big ass revolver?  :love:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 04, 2025, 09:35:06 PM
The long trigger pull on the P365s make them tricky to shoot well.  I guess this is my sign to buy a big ass revolver like I always wanted.

Big ass revolver. Get a S&W 500 magnum
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: notMYguns on November 05, 2025, 02:20:12 AM
Big ass revolver. Get a S&W 500 magnum

My heart wants S&W but my wallet wants Taurus.  Probably will end up with a Ruger lol.  I was thinking 44 magnum.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 05, 2025, 05:41:14 AM
My heart wants S&W but my wallet wants Taurus.  Probably will end up with a Ruger lol.  I was thinking 44 magnum.

I have S&W, Colt, Ruger. The Ruger SBH Hunter and Redhawk are my best shooters. But can't go wrong with either of the three. 44 is a great caliber. Or 357. My GP100 is my most accurate revolver
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalihi Uka on November 05, 2025, 08:30:27 AM
I have S&W, Colt, Ruger. The Ruger SBH Hunter and Redhawk are my best shooters. But can't go wrong with either of the three. 44 is a great caliber. Or 357. My GP100 is my most accurate revolver
Are Colts worth the premium over S&W regular production revolvers?

Maybe equivalent to S&W Performance Center revolvers?

Have never handled a Colt, so have no idea.

My Performance Center 327 is really impeccable, including ball-detent lockup, etc., so it’s hard for me to imagine better.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on November 05, 2025, 10:47:01 AM
+1 more for the super redhawk.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 05, 2025, 11:42:05 AM
Are Colts worth the premium over S&W regular production revolvers?

Maybe equivalent to S&W Performance Center revolvers?

Have never handled a Colt, so have no idea.

My Performance Center 327 is really impeccable, including ball-detent lockup, etc., so it’s hard for me to imagine better.

I have the 627PC. compared to the Python, the 627PC is better in SA. in DA they are very similar
I think the Colts are overpriced. but they do look nice. the PC6274 looks nice too, looks more rugged to me
I got the snake guns just bc I wanted Colt. I dont regret buying any of them
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalihi Uka on November 05, 2025, 12:46:42 PM
I have the 627PC. compared to the Python, the 627PC is better in SA. in DA they are very similar
I think the Colts are overpriced. but they do look nice. the PC6274 looks nice too, looks more rugged to me
I got the snake guns just bc I wanted Colt. I dont regret buying any of them
Many thanks Mr. Zilla!

The 627 is a beaut!

Really appreciate the info from someone who knows by experience.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 05, 2025, 01:48:59 PM
this weekend I'm bringing the GP100 with some hot 357 ammo and see how it rocks the steel plates  :geekdanc:
I did a Wolff spring swap in the GP100 so trigger is a little better than factory one
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: astroboy on November 05, 2025, 03:36:20 PM
The gp100 is a very solid revolver. I had timing issues with my colt and I had a broken trigger stud on my
SW N frame. I have had no issues with my Ruger revolvers.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: ren on November 05, 2025, 05:25:09 PM
this weekend I'm bringing the GP100 with some hot 357 ammo and see how it rocks the steel plates  :geekdanc:
I did a Wolff spring swap in the GP100 so trigger is a little better than factory one

cute gun
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 05, 2025, 05:42:08 PM
cute gun

sometimes at home I whip it out and hold it with both hands  :rofl:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on November 05, 2025, 06:30:50 PM
sometimes at home I whip it out and hold it with both hands  :rofl:
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Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: rpoL98 on November 05, 2025, 06:36:55 PM
sometimes at home I whip it out and hold it with both hands  :rofl:
do you have small hands?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: ren on November 05, 2025, 06:49:53 PM
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Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 06, 2025, 09:19:08 AM
do you have small hands?

No, just big gun  :shaka:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalihi Uka on November 06, 2025, 10:18:22 AM
No, just big gun  :shaka:
Nice
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 06, 2025, 11:52:12 AM
Change of plan bc I found 16 boxes of 44mag ammo at the bottom of 1 of my piles of ammo. The hot stuff. Fireball ammo
So cancel the GP100 and enter the SBH Hunter 44mag. The big Dawg!   >:D
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: GlockNewb on November 09, 2025, 04:23:49 PM
Went around 1pm, 2 of 10 lanes open. Nicely renovated. My Ruger 10/22 kept zero after almost 2 years in storage…good day.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 10, 2025, 03:07:02 PM
Went around 1pm, 2 of 10 lanes open. Nicely renovated. My Ruger 10/22 kept zero after almost 2 years in storage…good day.
My Ruger American 22 bolt action is the same. At 50m it's too easy
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 12, 2025, 09:37:27 AM
Change of plan bc I found 16 boxes of 44mag ammo at the bottom of 1 of my piles of ammo. The hot stuff. Fireball ammo
So cancel the GP100 and enter the SBH Hunter 44mag. The big Dawg!   >:D

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Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Kalihi Uka on November 12, 2025, 10:28:48 AM
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I hope that’s not the one you carry in your yard in Kaimuki while smoking a stogie!

If you had to use it, some of those older houses around there might shift a bit.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: GotFirearms? on November 12, 2025, 12:40:31 PM
Went this past weekend and they have small targets on the ground again.   Feels like old times 💪🏼👍🏼
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 12, 2025, 12:47:06 PM
I hope that’s not the one you carry in your yard in Kaimuki while smoking a stogie!

If you had to use it, some of those older houses around there might shift a bit.

I carry my 44mag Vaquero with 3 inch barrel bc its smaller and a little lighter
nah just kidding, at home I carry the LCR 38sp, or the Sig P365
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 12, 2025, 01:05:22 PM
Went this past weekend and they have small targets on the ground again.   Feels like old times 💪🏼👍🏼

next time I'll help them set those up
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 12, 2025, 01:52:19 PM
Went this past weekend and they have small targets on the ground again.   Feels like old times 💪🏼👍🏼

if you can hit those small targets standing with a pistol, you pretty good. with rifle a little easier
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 16, 2025, 05:24:09 AM
next time I'll help them set those up

Can we help set up?? I'm there every Saturday at 730 when the range masters show up.  I wasn't too sure. I help spray paint the irons when I'm down range
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 17, 2025, 07:47:24 AM
Can we help set up??

can. I'm sure they would appreciate the help
I'm there at 0700. my back problems make me move slow but I'll do what I can
most people just sit there and do nothing
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: raudi on November 17, 2025, 09:04:28 AM
can. I'm sure they would appreciate the help
I'm there at 0700. my back problems make me move slow but I'll do what I can
most people just sit there and do nothing

That used to really irritate me. Guys just sit around while we reset the knock down targets during cease fire. As soon as the line is hot again they rush to shoot them down as fast they can. Rise and repeat.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 17, 2025, 09:42:17 AM
Can we help set up?? I'm there every Saturday at 730 when the range masters show up.  I wasn't too sure. I help spray paint the irons when I'm down range

are you the guy that comes with your son?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 18, 2025, 07:19:39 AM
are you the guy that comes with your son?

No, I'm the bald guy with the beard that has a RBF (resting bi*ch face). Usually in some kind of gun shirt.  I bring my daughters sometimes. My son would rather stay home and play shooting video games then shoot the real thing.

 does anyone know how to get ahold of the range masters there? I left my long sleeve shirt there last Saturday.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 19, 2025, 09:49:28 AM
sighted in my Single Six convertible this past weekend on bullseye side
going silly side this weekend to shoot some 22WMR  :shaka:
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 19, 2025, 11:55:41 AM
sighted in my Single Six convertible this past weekend on bullseye side
going silly side this weekend to shoot some 22WMR  :shaka:

Nice Ill be there this Saturday
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 22, 2025, 06:54:15 PM
Today was packed at the ding ding side of the range!!!! Was nice meeting you guys and putting faces to names!!!
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: stangzilla on November 23, 2025, 01:43:42 PM
Today was packed at the ding ding side of the range!!!! Was nice meeting you guys and putting faces to names!!!
Same here   good to meet you :shaka:
Will be there next week again
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on November 23, 2025, 02:49:33 PM
Same here   good to meet you :shaka:
Will be there next week again

Right on ill be there as well.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on December 13, 2025, 02:16:52 PM
Anyone going to the range tomorrow? They're going to have the Honolulu Marathon. Does anyone know if it will be open?
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: ren on December 13, 2025, 03:31:17 PM
yes they will be open. traffic might be slow
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: GlockNewb on December 13, 2025, 03:50:42 PM
https://www.honolulumarathon.org/key-information/traffic-advisory

Makai lanes of Kalanianaole Hwy will be temporarily closed, mauka lanes contraflowed
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on December 13, 2025, 04:22:49 PM
https://www.honolulumarathon.org/key-information/traffic-advisory

Makai lanes of Kalanianaole Hwy will be temporarily closed, mauka lanes contraflowed

Meanwhile ...

Forecasters issue flood watch
for Oahu, Kauai, Niihau

Dec. 12, 2025 • Last updated 7:25 a.m.
Quote
A rain-packed weather front approaching Hawaii promises heavy rain and
possible thunderstorms for the western islands from late tonight through
early next week, forecasters said.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flood watch for Oahu,
Kauai and Niihau for late tonight through late Monday night.

“The potential for locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will increase
across the western end of the state as a front approaches from the northwest on
Saturday, then stalls Sunday and Monday,” forecasters said.

They warned that flood prone roads and low-lying areas may be closed due to
elevated runoff and overflowing streams. “Urban areas may receive more
significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff,” according the
flood watch.

The weather service said southerly winds will increase today ahead of a front
approaching the islands from the northwest. “The front will being enhanced
showers and isolated thunderstorms to the western end of the state Sunday
through Monday night,” forecasters said. “Additional unsettled wet weather will
be possible during the middle and latter half of the new week as another front
approaches, then stalls across the western half of the state.”
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/12/12/breaking-news/oahu-kauai-niihau-under-flood-watch-starting-late-saturday/
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on December 13, 2025, 04:31:44 PM
Meanwhile ...

Forecasters issue flood watch
for Oahu, Kauai, Niihau

Dec. 12, 2025 • Last updated 7:25 a.m.https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/12/12/breaking-news/oahu-kauai-niihau-under-flood-watch-starting-late-saturday/

That is also good to know.... Wonder if they going to stay open... rain or shine ima still shoot
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: oldfart on December 13, 2025, 04:35:40 PM
That is also good to know.... Wonder if they going to stay open... rain or shine ima still shoot
....
The range could use the water....my house too.
Title: Re: Silhouette side
Post by: Jwall_e808 on February 06, 2026, 04:18:59 PM
Same here   good to meet you :shaka:
Will be there next week again

You guys still go to the range Saturday mornings??

Im thinking about coming up there first thing in the morning