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February 25th, 2006
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This is a picture of my new gun, a hybrid teak/titanium by Poseidonsub. Notice that it is neither a rear- nor a mid-handle but rather something that, due to a severe lack of imagination, I call the 3/4 mid-handle design. This is Steve Veros original idea and I think it makes a great deal of sense. The handdle is mortise-and-tenoned into the stock. No stronger joint is possible. Note the rear mass that is weighted to balance the forward weight of the spear and bands. I am seriously looking foreward to giving this thing a serious workout in the coming months. Anyone want to come along?
BTW, Steve is currently building these purely as a hobby but if it turns out to be as good as it looks, he may have to go pro. Sign up for yours before the price goes up! For anyone interested, shoot me a PM and I'll give you the contact info. I have no feduciary interest, etc . . .
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Have speargun, will dream, Sarge Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle! Hungry DeeperBlue Hunting Mentor If it moves, eat it. If it doesn't move, give it a kick. Then eat it! Last edited by Oldsarge; March 10th, 2006 at 00:38. 
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February 25th, 2006
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here are a couple pics of your baby as it was being made, Steve kept me in the loop. very sexy gun
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February 25th, 2006
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Until we get the pic fixed, click on Colin's left-hand shot for a similar view to the one I'm trying to post!
This picture thing is very annoying! 
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Have speargun, will dream, Sarge Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle! Hungry DeeperBlue Hunting Mentor If it moves, eat it. If it doesn't move, give it a kick. Then eat it! Last edited by Oldsarge; February 25th, 2006 at 21:26.
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February 25th, 2006
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Nice. It sure looks heavy enough to handle three 5/8" bands without flinching.
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February 25th, 2006
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Interesting gun, I really have to try out one of these mid handle guns sometime.
I have only ever used euroguns but I would like to experience another type of gun before I order my tuna cannon.
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February 25th, 2006
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About the handle placing- that looks about like the Wong "rear handle plus" placing if I'm not mistaken. I don't have any of them and I think I've only seen one or two, but he offers a series with the handle a bit back of mid-handle too.
Edit- now that I look at the photo again, his handle may be a bit farther back than your's, but I'm not sure.
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#7
February 26th, 2006
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Sarge sent me his photo to see if I could play with it with Photoshop and get it to post. Lets see if I can.
I guess so, but we need to cut those vines Sarge. 
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February 26th, 2006
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Thanx, Bill. Maybe when I get it in my hands and can use my own camera I'll be able to do a better job . . . maybe!
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Have speargun, will dream, Sarge Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle! Hungry DeeperBlue Hunting Mentor If it moves, eat it. If it doesn't move, give it a kick. Then eat it!
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#9
February 26th, 2006
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Very nice Oldsarge! Can we black powder the titanium tube as well for pheasant?
 Jim
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February 26th, 2006
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I look forward to seeing the full stringers when you head south with Dale, Sarge!
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Re: And now for something slightly different . . .
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February 26th, 2006
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Nice looking gun! looks like a fish slayer for sure.
Where can you buy a solid piece of teak from?
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February 26th, 2006
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How big a piece are you looking for?
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February 26th, 2006
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There are lots of places. I'd start with this http://www.woodfinder.com/
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Have speargun, will dream, Sarge Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle! Hungry DeeperBlue Hunting Mentor If it moves, eat it. If it doesn't move, give it a kick. Then eat it!
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February 26th, 2006
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Sweet Jebus that is one sexy gun!
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February 26th, 2006
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Not sure sexy is the right descripcion? But defenetely suits the Sarge's image. Looks like the big game hunters equivalent of a Elephant gun!
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