Updated Saturday, March 27, 2010
We’re moving to higher ground for the outdoor match on Sunday, March 28, 2010 due to soggy conditions on our normal lower range. 
Stages were set up on Saturday morning on the upper range [near the club house] at the Lefthander’s Gun Club in Loami.
Tents, Tarps, Stages & Lunch
Due to the chance of rain, tents have been erected. Tarps have been put down to make… Read more
Join us in the Wild Bunch!
Brand new Rock Island M1911A1 military for Wild Bunch shoots. Includes plastic carry case and one 8-shot magazine
Asking $425.00
Two guns with sequential numbers available. This is the same type of gun that I personally use for our Wild Bunch Matches.
Turquoise Tony’s 1911 action job also available for $95.00
Slick it up for maximum performance with lower velocity loads. Action job includes, polished trigger, sear, hammer… Read more
As mild spring weather gives us a break from a snowy and wet winter in Illinois, the Long Nine Cowboys plan to move outdoors for our match on March 28, 2010 – weather permitting.
Reports from our Club President Brisco Big’n and Match Director Don Jorge indicate that the lower ranges at Lefthander’s Gun Club at Loami, where we hold our outdoor cowboy matches, are pretty darned soggy.
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Casino Table with numerous games including black jack, roulette and many others.
A great buy for your cowboy/cowgirl or Old West get-togethers or fund raisers.
Asking $45 or best offer. Contact Montana Di for more information.
Long Nine Members are welcome to send Trading Post cowboy-related items for posting on this web site for sale or trade. Subject to approval.
Phyllis Wilbur, wife of Richard Wilbur [a.k.a. Guardsman], one of our Long Nine members, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, in Decatur, Illinois. We were unaware of this news at the February 28th match. The Long Nine Cowboys send our condolences to Richard and the Wilbur family. Mrs. Wilbur leaves her husband, four children, eight grandchildren and two sisters.
For more information please read the complete obituary.
Memorials have been suggested to… Read more
The SASS 2010 National Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting, known as Winter Range, took place February 24 – 28, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. The 19th annual event attracted 643 shooters and included a Main Match with 12 stages over 3 days, plus numerous side matches such as Wild Bunch, Cowboy Clays, Long Range and Speed Events.
Deuce Stevens of Grand Rapids, Michigan was named Top Cowboy Shooter and Two Sons of Covington, Indiana as Top… Read more
From Sunday, February 28, 2010
We have 10 New ROIs.
Boben Weev and Bushy Cap did a great job of running our first ever R.O.I. [Range Officer I] Safety Course in the classroom at Bullet Express range in Springfield, Illinois, following our regular monthly match.
We had 13 participants, 10 of whom took the test and earned their R.O.I. pins: August Lee, Bad News Hughes, Buffalo Burr, Cotton Mouth Jim, Jesse… Read more
[ Thursday, February 25, 2010; 9:00 am; ]
The Litchfield Cowboys have high hopes of higher temperatures on Saturday, February 27, 2010 for a winter outdoor shoot.
According to Miss Weev, “This weekend they are predicting a high of around 40, with sunshine. While it will still be cold in the morning, we are going to hold a match at Litchfield on Saturday, the 27th. All of you that can’t wait another minute, please join us. Desserts as usual. Don’t forget to bring… Read more
[ Sunday, February 28, 2010; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
The Long Nine Cowboys are conducting a SASS™ Range Operations Basic Safety Course [Level I] on
Sunday, February 28, 2010
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.,
Bullet Express in Springfield, Illinois
Cost of the class is $10
The course is taught by Boben Weev and Bushy Cap.
The course involves 4 hours of class time and a test on the material. We invite you to take the course strictly to learn more about range safety —… Read more
Men’s Large Suede Vest [ Size 44]
This brand and model originally retailed for over $200.
Excellent-quality calf suede, fully-lined to keep its shape. Warm, yet not bulky with beautifully-sewn seams and detailing.
Never been worn.
Asking $85.00 or make offer.Contact Lady Viper for more information.
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Long Nine Members are welcome to send Trading Post cowboy-related items for posting on this web site for sale or trade. Subject to approval.