Shallotte gun company barreling along

starnewsonline. ^ | December 31. 2003 | Gareth McGrath

[glock rocks]

yep. I do IDPA and carry with the stock barrels. I did buy a nice Wilson barrel, and saw some improvement. ...hadn't heard of Kart.

Have a great New Year, Squantos!

[IGOTMINE]

I have a Kart barrel in my .45, which was handfit by Jim Garthwaite. I use the gun for competition and concealed carry. It shoots straighter than I do.

[azhenfud]

Howdee neighbor! I'm 40 minutes to your left.

[boomop1]

It is Shallotte, been there several times live 20 miles from there.

[JohnnyZ]

No s*** Sherlock.

[boomop1]

No Sherlock S***head.

[archy]

No, not Charlotte. This is Brunswick County - near the coast. Shallotte. Near Grissettown, the other side of Ash.

[archy]

got Kart?

ping

Same folks who make the .22 conversion kit for the M1911A1 now that the Colt-produced units are out of production? I've not owned one, but I've shot against them, and they seem to be as capable of as accurate work as the Gold Cup or National Match .45 frame they're often seen mounted on.

I don't suppose they build one for the Combat Commander, but if they do, it'd be worthy of some serious consideration.

-archy-/-

[glock rocks]

eels?

[Old Professer]

Nice pic; he might get a better measurement if he spun the micrometer barrel in closer to the anvil; I hate staged pictures for publication.

[Squantos]

I have advantage arms 22 conversions on my glock but I believe kimber makes a really good (better that arthurs) .22 conversion for the 1911 series. I have an old ACE that fills that need for plinkin thus far.

Merry New Year Archy.....hope 2004 is kind to ya !

[glock rocks]

Hey, that's a slick little convert. (now you've done it.)

[JohnnyZ]

No, not Charlotte. This is Brunswick County - near the coast. Shallotte.

No, no, no! It may be pronounced "Sha-lotte" but it's spelled "Charlotte". Dang phonetic spellers . . .

Get it? It's a joke. Ha ha. Ha. Happy New Year.

[archy]

eels?

Yep. Eels. In my hovercraft.

[archy]

eels?

Yep. Eels. In my hovercraft.

[glock rocks]

Hey, not bad at all... thanks.

[Squantos]

LOL.....Check em out...advantage arms.... they have a slide that is target like the one above or a standard glock "look" slide.........never had a jam with the thang either. I have a Model 23 that I have a jarvis 357SIG barrel for and this .22 conversion slide and magazines. Gives me three calibers for those little trips where just one pistola is invited.....yeah thats a rare day in my world.....;o)

merry New Year GR !!

[glock rocks]

You have an excellent New Year too! thanks.

[Dubya]

Article published Dec 31, 2003
Town ready for bash
Kure Beach fireworks display to herald in brand new year

KURE BEACH - It should be good fireworks weather tonight for hundreds of celebrators expected to ring in the New Year at Kure Beach’s annual party – the only big, local celebration of the event.

DJ music and dancing begins at 10 p.m. at the base of K Avenue near the Kure Pier, said Frances Massey, president of the Island of Lights, the community group that plans the annual party.

Popcorn, hot chocolate and soft drinks will be sold at the event, as will noisemakers, but alcohol won’t, Ms. Massey said.

"It’s family-oriented," said Tim Fuller, a member of the Kure Beach council and the Island of Lights. "It’s like a big block party."

In the seconds before midnight, Kure Beach Mayor Betty Medlin and Carolina Beach Mayor Dennis Barbour will lead the countdown to the midnight drop of a large, lighted ball from the extended ladder of a Carolina Beach firetruck, Ms. Massey said.

Then the pyrotechnics begin, Mr. Fuller said. Lasting about 15 minutes and costing about $3,000, the fireworks will be shot from about 100 yards south of the pier over the ocean. Mr. Fuller said the pier would be open for spectators.

The view of the explosions should be a good one.

Light winds and mostly clear skies are forecast with temperatures in the low 40s or upper 30s around midnight, said Dave Loewenthal with the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.

The Island of Lights New Year’s celebration is about 12 years old, Ms. Massey said. It used to be held in Carolina Beach but moved to Pleasure Island’s smaller partner two years ago.

[VOA]

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