What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Scooterz]

Alley Kat.

 

[Michael A]

After my bike ride i had to run an errand in the car. So I took the Dobbs Hanover Square for a ride.
IMG_0022 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0021 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0020 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0030 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good evening,
Michael

 

[Blare]

After my bike ride i had to run an errand in the car. So I took the Dobbs Hanover Square for a ride.
IMG_0022 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0021 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0020 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0030 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good evening,
Michael

Beautiful hat Michael

 

[Rumad]

View attachment 295131 View attachment 295132 View attachment 295133 View attachment 295134 View attachment 295135 View attachment 295136 Since my golf club is closed due to the pandemia, I went to a different kind of practice range today.
It turns out I'm better at this than at golf. My instructor says it's unusual. Maybe it has to do with having learned to control my breathing to do precision work as a dentist.

Wacha think, Brent? ​

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Well done doc, keep at it

 

[Blare]

1950’s Royal Stetson Bantam

1950’s Royal Stetson Bantam
Steel Grey felt
4 5/8 crown as shaped (5 1/4 open)
7/8 mid ribbon
2 1/2 brim with matching grosgrain binding

I got to open this wonderful Christmas present yesterday. And boy am I happy with it. From the photos I had thought the brim might be on the shorter side... I’m pleasantly surprised to find it a nice full 2 1/2 inches. I find the felt and design to be very similar to the Playboy. It seems to want take on a bit of a jaunty Hollywood brim. An excellent hat I think I will enjoy.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Looks like fun. Not a bad pattern. Your first time out?

Yep! Scared of guns and people carrying them, but ny friend Enrique offered to take me, and Ana overheard him...
She was all enthused about it. I wonder what she has in mind.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

View attachment 295131 View attachment 295132 View attachment 295133 View attachment 295134 View attachment 295135 View attachment 295136 Since my golf club is closed due to the pandemia, I went to a different kind of practice range today.
It turns out I'm better at this than at golf. My instructor says it's unusual. Maybe it has to do with having learned to control my breathing to do precision work as a dentist.

Wacha think, Brent? ​

Stratoliner from Moon View attachment 295137

Hmmm, for 10 yards CQB that’s great. For 15 yards slow fire not so good. Stance, sight picture, breathing, trigger control...we’ll get you there. It can be a lot of fun for the whole family. Next you should try cowboy action shooting! I’ve been thinking about giving that a try for years.

 

[BobHufford]

Next you should try cowboy action shooting!

Just don't go over to the gun thread and look at @Yahoody 's guns. You'll want to buy a few more safes to hold your new collection @drmaxtejeda

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Hmmm, for 10 yards CQB that’s great. For 15 yards slow fire not so good. Stance, sight picture, breathing, trigger control...we’ll get you there. It can be a lot of fun for the whole family. Next you should try cowboy action shooting! I’ve been thinking about giving that a try for years.

What's CQB?
I was standing about 25 yards away, with rapid fire with the target sheet in the picture.
Before that I had shot about 20 .22 caliber bullets with a tripod figuring out in which direction I was missing. My friend says I tend to pull my shots to the right because I pull the trigger with my finger too far in. I tried using the tip only, but I didn't feel comfortable, so I just aimed a little bit to the left.
Ana really liked it. Fortunately or unfortunately, owning a gun in Mexico is very strictly regulated. You have to acquire a permit from the Secretary of Defense, and it takes several months. A letter from a psychiatrist is one of the requisites, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

 

[Blare]

A letter from a psychiatrist is one of the requisites, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

And after they find out about the Hat Safes.. might be bridge too far.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

OK, close quarters battle!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

What's CQB?
I was standing about 25 yards away, with rapid fire with the target sheet in the picture.
Before that I had shot about 20 .22 caliber bullets with a tripod figuring out in which direction I was missing. My friend says I tend to pull my shots to the right because I pull the trigger with my finger too far in. I tried using the tip only, but I didn't feel comfortable, so I just aimed a little bit to the left.
Ana really liked it. Fortunately or unfortunately, owning a gun in Mexico is very strictly regulated. You have to acquire a permit from the Secretary of Defense, and it takes several months. A letter from a psychiatrist is one of the requisites, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

CQB is “close quarters battle,” it’s where you don’t use the sights. Often it’s from the draw where you clear the holster, rotate, pull the weapon elbow close to the body, and shoot from the hip. I usually teach most CQB at 1-3 yards as defense against sudden attack at close range when you can’t assume a more effective shooting platform. We also train with CQB on your back as it after being knocked down.

My favorite shooting is informal plinking and I shoot more .22LR ammo than everything else combined.

 

[Rumad]

CQB is “close quarters battle,” it’s where you don’t use the sights. Often it’s from the draw where you clear the holster, rotate, pull the weapon elbow close to the body, and shoot from the hip. I usually teach most CQB at 1-3 yards as defense against sudden attack at close range when you can’t assume a more effective shooting platform. We also train with CQB on your back as it after being knocked down.

My favorite shooting is informal plinking and I shoot more .22LR ammo than everything else combined.

Fun. And affordable. Better stock up soon though.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Fun. And affordable. Better stock up soon though.

It’s been hard to fine for a while. Lots of panic buying going on.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

OK, close quarters battle!

Just FYI: that video was not CQB shooting.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

OK, close quarters battle!

What maker hat did Boon wear??
Nice!!
B

 

[Michael A]

Beautiful hat Michael

Thanks Joe. One of my favorites for sure.

1950’s Royal Stetson Bantam

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1950’s Royal Stetson Bantam
Steel Grey felt
4 5/8 crown as shaped (5 1/4 open)
7/8 mid ribbon
2 1/2 brim with matching grosgrain binding

I got to open this wonderful Christmas present yesterday. And boy am I happy with it. From the photos I had thought the brim might be on the shorter side... I’m pleasantly surprised to find it a nice full 2 1/2 inches. I find the felt and design to be very similar to the Playboy. It seems to want take on a bit of a jaunty Hollywood brim. An excellent hat I think I will enjoy.

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That's a gem, Joe. Great present.

Michael

 

[Blare]

Thanks Joe. One of my favorites for sure.

That's a gem, Joe. Great present.

Michael

Thanks Michael

 

[drmaxtejeda]

What maker hat did Boon wear??
Nice!!
B

Exactly! What make is it? When I finished watching the last episode of "Justified" I looked for the answer online. Someone said it was an "Optimo Chicago". Since I was going to Chicago anyway, I went to the store, where Tiffani told me it wasn't an Optimo. I left with two hats anyway.
Now, 460 hats later, I still don't know the maker of Boon's hat

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Just FYI: that video was not CQB shooting.

What kind of shooting is in the video, then, Brent? A Western Duel?