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I once frequented a room that ran a regular golf ring-game on a 10’ (Brunswick) snooker table, using pool balls. Very entertaining. It obviously had standard billiard cloth also, as British style directional cloth (typical for 12’ tables) would have been noticeable. I can imagine how...

True enough. You never know what spider is just waiting for an innocent fly 😁. Personally, I never laid down, or pushed to up the stakes. Though a ‘gambler’ at heart (propensity to turn whitey loose, just to see what would happen), I never wanted to ‘gamble’ at pool, but only ever interested in...

The world has certainly changed. Where I live, because I’m better than most everyone else, I’m labeled a ‘shark’, or a ‘hustler’ if I suggest a little friendly action. No sized spot will tempt them either. Growing up, I could never resist that kind of challenge. Now, regardless of how tiny the...

I doubt the pros setting new 14.1 high-run records could manage it without a template (?). Mud balls gathered in a crude triangle was a different game, for sure.

Placing balls one-at-a-time is akin to shagging them from the pockets. I resist both chores if avoidable. I also refused the inserts for my Delta. Deep finger grooves should be a mandatory feature in every rack.

I have a feeling of Déjà Vu re: this issue, but regardless…I only ever played rotation as a single rack game (to 61 points), never continuous, and never racked with the center ball missing (?!). Also, much like 8 ball, I’ve never seen a pro break safe. Object being to make a ball and then run...

For many years, 14.1 players I encountered took intentional fouls by merely touching the CB with the tip without moving it. The official rules however, require that the shot be ‘stroked’. I assume, if YOUR opponent committed that ‘un-stroked’ foul in a non-refereed match, you would probably just...

Or possibly, those that warned me ‘made it up’. Finding bullet holes in your car always makes the news? Maybe in Dogpatch.

He then lags the CB two cushions into the rear of the rack, braking a ball loose, and thus preventing you from leaving him down-table again (more orthodox play).

In the early 70s, driving past there on North Ave. (?) was reputedly sometimes risky, as apartment dwellers on the upper floors would take pot shots at distant cars from the balconies.

My 8’ fluorescent ‘library’ shop light fixture with 2 LED bulbs still seems adequate, and was fairly cheap. But then, I had low ceiling ductwork issues that limited space.

New Years Stupidity: 1970, west side of Chicago, New Years Eve. Around midnight, guy is standing on his front stoop, ushering out party guests, when he feels a strong slap on his upper arm/shoulder. Looks around…no one there. Comes to the ER, with a bullet wound…upper humerus. Arm x-rayed...

If I remember correctly, the BCA rules require a shot be ‘stroked’. Merely lifting the cue might not qualify (?)

An acquaintance back in the late 60s (early 20s, very muscular) was shot in the chest at close range with a .25 auto (wearing just a T-shirt). He only spent an hour or two in the ER. Showed me his X-ray later. Bullet was lodged in the chest muscle, just under the skin. If I remember, it was...

‘Penetration’. A likely minor issue compared to ‘hydrostatic shock’, which is probably what initially discourages aggression (universal organ disruption). Of course, when major organs ARE penetrated, perpetrator recovery may be hindered/suppressed (?). But, even when the aorta or cardiac...

I still have a stock of 90s era ‘Quick-Shock’ rounds. Big hollow point bullet, large wound cavity/energy dump (hydrostatic shock) and the serrated jacket separates and spreads out to damage various organs also, possibly amplifying disablement.

Anytime ‘shoot again’ option is best for ring games. Not sure how that would work for heads-up play though (?). Might simplify the game by doing away with mandatory foul penalties (shoot from the kitchen after scratch), ‘Loss of turn’ foul penalty would then also be optional for non-shooter.

I have a simple/dedicated/no print design pocket holster for the snubby that works well in trad. Levi’s or chinos (stays in the pocket when you pull). Also have a companion Velcro holder in the car’s door-pocket. That crotch-mount version might justify soprano risk though for those at the beach...

While I am hesitant to hijack this thread, still, have to input my 2 cents: Autos fired inside a pocket are only strictly reliable for the first round. My ultralight hammerless S&W 38+P only holds 5, but I assume it won’t jam if one round doesn’t do the job (not guilty of ‘brandishing’, for...