cdaniel76

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Navy used it through the mid to late 80s extensively for special warfare and swcc training.

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Yep! My Dad served with SBU22 (Now SBT22) back when they were based in Algiers, before moving to Stennis. They would run drills on the Pearl and the Nav Canal. Sometimes families were allowed to go spectate. I remember being real young in the early 80's standing on the side of the Canal watching those huge PBRs spin around on a dime with their diesel jet drives.



I also have a few glimpse memories of being with Dad at the Base in Algiers, walking from boat to boat, as they were strung together on the river.

They've redone the north side boat launch and upgraded it tremendously. Added a longer, wider 2nd back down and expanded the parking area as well. In the pic below I've indicated the old and new back downs.

They recently dug out the Canal mouth at the Pearl but I haven't been thru it since it was completed. Before that, it was ankle deep water and you could only get small flat boats in and out and you had to get out and push/pull the boat.

Even if the mouth is now passable for a bay boat, I WOULD NOT recommend traversing the Lower West Pearl in anything but a flat boat. It is so silted in from years of dredging not being allowed that unless you know the river like the back of your hand, you WILL run aground on a sand bar. I cant even go a mile up or downriver without running aground in my 15ft flat.

It's a MESS. MAYBE after the northern snow melts and the rivers come up around here, it may be more navigable, but I still don't trust running the West Pearl.

You can launch on the north side of Lock 1 and cruise UP the navigational canal. but that'll get boring quick. No where else to go except up and down the canal. You can stop at the spillway(waterfall) and walk down to the lower area for a little bit but that's really the only place to stop and do anything.

Stick to the EAST Pearl from HWY 90 or south from there if you want to cruise the Pearl.

The M1 Garand Clinic is back again!

Monday, May 26, 2025.

Entry Fee is $40 for CMP Affiliated Shooters and $50 for Non-CMP members. Maximum number of registrants is 40.

This clinic covers all aspects of the M-1 Garand Rifle. The proper care, use and handling of the rifle will be discussed. Students can bring their own Garand or one will be provided.

The clinic is followed by a 30 round match that allows the student to gain first hand experience firing this historic firearm.

Those that are interested can download the application for the event by clicking here.

Applications must be LEGIBLE and mailed to the address stated on the 1st page.

CONTACT C2LEBLANC@YAHOO.COM FOR MORE INFO.

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Bucky's in Mandeville 985-246-0196

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I 2nd this one. Get his tamales!

I haven’t read every post in here so if this is repeat info, my apologies.

You and your fiance would be best off finding a range where you can handle and shoot a variety of different guns to see what fits you both best before dropping $$$ on a gun only to find you can't shoot it well or it doesn't fit your hand well.

There are so many options these days that fit the bill home defense.

It's all about what fits you and what you can shoot the best. You may like the fit and feel of a Glock and shoot it well but it may not fit your fiancé's hands well.

Glock, S&W, Springfield, FN, Canik... And there's more but you usually can't go wrong with any of those.

The gun I originally posted is no longer on sale for 299. However, these are two completely different guns for different purposes. The SD9 is more easily concealed, if that's what you're looking to do. SD9 is smaller and lighter but also holds 5 extra rounds (15+1 vs 10+1). The 1911 will have less felt recoil thanks to the extra weight of the all metal frame vs the SD9's polymer frame.


Also, and I can't personally speak to this, but the S&W SD series hasn't had the best history. I know they're on Mod 2.0 now but I don't know if the generational changes have changed its checkered past.

You can likely rent the SD series and a 9mm 1911 at gun ranges if you want to check them out.