Dean King

gizamo · #1 01-20-2008, 10:55 AM

I am hoping some of you grizzley old farts

could steer me in the right direction. I have been trying to research King Gun Sight. What I am finding is a lack of information. Can anyone here set me on the straight and narrow path? There seems to be a little general history here and there. Is there something out there that could put a "little more meat on bones"....?

Giz

gizamo · #2 01-20-2008, 10:55 AM

I am hoping some of you grizzley old farts

could steer me in the right direction. I have been trying to research King Gun Sight. What I am finding is a lack of information. Can anyone here set me on the straight and narrow path? There seems to be a little general history here and there. Is there something out there that could put a "little more meat on bones"....?

Giz

mikepriwer · #3 01-20-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

some of you grizzley old farts

Steve

First, this implies that all of us are in the group you suggest, and you want to hear
from some of the members.

Second, I wonder how the ladies feel about being categorized this way - maybe Digi-Shots
will offer a response ?!

As to your question, I think the information is in bits and pieces. There is a brochure,
that I have a copy of, from Ricky's Gun Shop, or something like that. He was a successor
operation to King.

As far as I know, King was a fine gunsmith who pioneered improved sights. He was also
a dealer in S&W's and Colts, among other guns. But - he was just one of lots of small
business's, and was only known in that small circle of shooters, etc. I don't think he
attracted world-wide attention, for example, even though he was well-known here in the US.

It's like trying to find out a lot of information about Kearserge grips. The man was a
fabulous wood-carver, but as far as I know, there is little public information about him.

Later, Mike Priwer

Keith Brown · #4 01-20-2008, 11:09 AM

I know others here on the forum have plenty of info on King and will probably be along soon, all I have to offer is a picture of the man so at least you know what he looked like.

Keith

mikepriwer · #5 01-20-2008, 11:26 AM

Steve

Yes - I had forgotten about the S&WCA series. His nephew, Jim King, wrote that.

Later, Mike Priwer

gizamo · #6 01-20-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikepriwer:

Quote:

some of you grizzley old farts

Steve

First, this implies that all of us are in the group you suggest, and you want to hear
from some of the members.

Second, I wonder how the ladies feel about being categorized this way - maybe Digi-Shots
will offer a response ?!

Later, Mike Priwer

Mike,

Grizzley Old Fartdom is a first and foremost a state of Mind. Hell, you would probably take honors for the Grizzley part ~ in any competition that was held here at the forum

It is not gender specific with intent...
Linda is a friend and whilst to fair to be considered grizzley, and to refined to be considered an old fart....she has the class to outshine most any of us....

So Mike ~ I never realized you were such a young Whippersnapper!

Your pal,

Giz

gizamo · #7 01-20-2008, 05:01 PM

Hey Guys,
I just realized that my dry sense of Maine style humor could be interpreted wrong here....

I have the utmost respect for Mike and he and I trade emails often. Please forgive me if the above post seems a little tongue in cheek. Not my intent.

Mike is one of the good guys... And I was wrong to make my attempted good old boy humor at his expense...

Add to that that a couple of my good friends found exception to my remarks. It was not my intent and I have the utmost respect for Mike ~ even if I still consider him a "Grizzley Old Fart"

~ Consider that a parting shot at a good friend....

Sorry Mike!

Steve

digi-shots · #8 01-20-2008, 06:35 PM

Hey Giz,

Found this very interesting article on King Gun Sights...

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...50/ai_n6125523

As far as the "Grizzly Old Farts"... I thought you were talking about
Mr. Digi-Shots. He fits that description pretty well!

gizamo · #9 01-20-2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks Linda....

Hope no offense was taken, none ever meant...

Giz

digi-shots · #10 01-20-2008, 07:34 PM

Giz,

Of course none was taken... the thought never occurred to me.

Linda

Mickey D · #11 01-20-2008, 08:11 PM

No offense taken here either. Some folks may be thin skined.

Iggy · #12 01-21-2008, 09:10 AM

I know your comment wasn't to me, but I suspect I am like many others on this forum.
I personally consider GOF a point of status.. I have lived long and hard enough to have earned it and flaunt it..

I truly doubt that anyone here took offense to the term and I enjoy your comments and sense of humor.

sipowicz · #13 01-21-2008, 09:55 AM

Sorry Giz, but this is serious...you're only choice here would be to ban yourself.

The Big D · #14 01-21-2008, 10:08 AM

So now the mystery is solved...come home, Giz!

Be safe!

flop-shank · #15 01-26-2008, 01:10 PM

I never had a grizzly fart, but the lumpy ones are pretty embarrasing.