Anybody Here Into Guns?

[Rick Lee]

Just got the call from Robar that my 1911 is all done and ready for pickup. Will try to post photos in a few hours.

[DARISC]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

I like a well built .22. I find that I can place 5 shots within the space between someone eyeballs from 10 feet with a .22 faster than I could put 2 shots within the space of their head with a 9mm, and worse for a .40.

Originally Posted by Seahawk

I would have no issue using it for home defense if I was new to guns and wanted to get proficient with a pistol quickly.

Now I'm thinking:

I'm not really that greatly concerned about home defense (or I'd have bought a gun years ago).

Mainly, I've got the bug to buy a real nice pistol because I admire fine craftsmanship.

Also, I'd want to shoot it, a lot (and don't want to spend a lot of money on ammo).

So maybe I should look into a real Gucci looking .22 that I'll appreciate as a piece of sculpture as well as shooting it for fun.

I'm really sorry I sold my last gun, a Marlin straight stock lever action .22 rifle. I really miss looking at it almost as much as I enjoyed plinking with it .

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

and there is ZERO chance of it ricocheting and taking out your wife, or going through the wall and taking out your kid.

My .22 pump air pellet gun will go through three sheets of drywall.

[scottmandue]

Darsic, where are you located? Turners outdoorsman has a lever action .22 and a .22 auto pistol on sale.

[DARISC]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

Darsic, where are you located? Turners outdoorsman has a lever action .22 and a .22 auto pistol on sale.

Carlsbad. There's a Turner's about 10 mi. inland from me in San Marcos. Think I'll stop in.

Thanks!

[alf]

Originally Posted by tabs

Why don't u just show us your Ferrari to...

working on it...just needs some wax.

[Robert Coats]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

John Browning was a genius...and the Hi-Power in 9mm is still one fine handgun...

Oh yes. Yes it is.

[Rick Lee]

Here she is. Can't wait to put some lead through her.

[azasadny]

Originally Posted by Robert Coats

Oh yes. Yes it is.

Anyone have one of these for sale? This is my next handgun!! (If I can find one)

[tabs]

Originally Posted by azasadny

Anyone have one of these for sale? This is my next handgun!! (If I can find one)

"X" marks the spot????? Pray tell us, what the fk it is? Maybe I can find one for U?

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I believe it is true that the reason why the U.S. military upgraded from .38 to .45 was when they were unable to stop Philippine Muslims from attacking using their machetes (sp?)....even after firing/unloading a clip.

How is the stopping power of 9mm relative to the .38?

As well the US Military have just put out a notice that they want to return to the .45 ACP round again. The 9mm that they accepted when they dumped the 1911 .45 just has not worked and it only took 20 years for them to figure this out.

Nothing wrong with a good working 1911 and a shotgun for home defence.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by azasadny

Anyone have one of these for sale? This is my next handgun!! (If I can find one)

Sorry, mine's not for sale... It's an old "made in Belgium" model and it functions well...despite it's holding "only" 13 rounds, I wouldn't trade it for a Glok...

[Ray B]

Rick, That's a damn fine sharpie holder you got there. Darisc, do you want art or equiment? To determine the tool you must define the mission. There's no "one size fits all" gun. A Colt Python may be a good (albeit pricey) solution to you art needs, I'm thinking blued, NIB condition 4" bbl.. But... If i'm in a gunfight, the last thing I want to see in my opponent's hand is a short barreled shotgun.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Ray B

Rick, That's a damn fine sharpie holder you got there. Darisc, do you want art or equiment? To determine the tool you must define the mission. There's no "one size fits all" gun. A Colt Python may be a good (albeit pricey) solution to you art needs, I'm thinking blued, NIB condition 4" bbl.. But... If i'm in a gunfight, the last thing I want to see in my opponent's hand is a short barreled shotgun.

And the first thing I want to see in my hand? ANY gun....beats hell out of calling the cops and waiting for a response.

[Jeff Higgins]

O.k. guys, I guess I'll have to throw in a "favorite hand gun picture" as well. Nothing beats the ol' Peacemaker for aesthetic beauty. If you want a sidearm you can admire as well as shoot, there is none better (in my book). Of course, I'm biased. I grew up shooting these with my dad and uncles. I have killed antelope in Wyoming and large mule deer here in Washington (along with numerous coyotes, rock chucks, and ground squirrels) with this one; it shoots quite well and with more than enough power for those jobs. I am actually quite comfortable with the thought of defending myself with one if need be, as odd as that may sound. I'm as apt to carry one (when I can hide is sufficiently) as my vastly more modern 1911.

[pwd72s]

Colonel Colt...he made men "equal".

[Rick Lee]

I'd like to read more about the U.S. military's RFP for .45 ACP sidearms. The Berettas were due to NATO ammo uniformity. We're still in NATO and they still use 9mm mostly. So I'd be real curious to see what we end up going with. I highly doubt it will be another 1911. SIG's are mostly made in Exeter, NH now and they are easier to field strip and better out of the box than 1911's. I'll be curious to see this.

[DARISC]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Nothing beats the ol' Peacemaker for aesthetic beauty. If you want a sidearm you can admire as well as shoot, there is none better (in my book).

Ay Chihuahua! That eeze juan fine loookeeng peeestola!

Well, I guess I'm inarguably old-school at heart.
(I get my kicks drivin' a 26 yr old Porsche fer chrysake, whaddaya expect?!)

As I posted earlier, steam locos move my soul, diesels leave me cold.

Man 0h man! Youse guys really IS a bunch a gun freaks!

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by DARISC

Now I'm thinking:

I'm not really that greatly concerned about home defense (or I'd have bought a gun years ago).

Mainly, I've got the bug to buy a real nice pistol because I admire fine craftsmanship.

Also, I'd want to shoot it, a lot (and don't want to spend a lot of money on ammo).

So maybe I should look into a real Gucci looking .22 that I'll appreciate as a piece of sculpture as well as shooting it for fun.

I'm really sorry I sold my last gun, a Marlin straight stock lever action .22 rifle. I really miss looking at it almost as much as I enjoyed plinking with it .

A Sig Mosquito will fit that bill. Not sure where you are located, but Nostatic can let you shoot his. And the ammo is CHEAP!

[DARISC]

Originally Posted by red-beard

A Sig Mosquito will fit that bill. Not sure where you are located, but Nostatic can let you shoot his. And the ammo is CHEAP!

Hey thanks, Red beard! I'm right down the coast from Nostatic, in Carlsbad. I'll consider contacting him.