guns and bullets and clips, oh my... - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T00:50:50Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:10216?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A10426&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep, the 870 is a good, relia…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-04-10:537324:Comment:214702007-04-10T02:53:25.886ZTony Burtonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TonyBurton
Yep, the 870 is a good, reliable pump. The military uses them and a similar model by Mossberg (model number escapes me at the moment.) I have two 870s. One is a standard, 26-inch barrel with interchangeable choke tubes and the other is a deer-hunter's model with the short barrel. Besides hunting deer, it's great for home defense because it's easy to maneuver with the shorter barrel and as it is designated for deer hunting instead of upland game birds, you can legally take out the limiting plug…
Yep, the 870 is a good, reliable pump. The military uses them and a similar model by Mossberg (model number escapes me at the moment.) I have two 870s. One is a standard, 26-inch barrel with interchangeable choke tubes and the other is a deer-hunter's model with the short barrel. Besides hunting deer, it's great for home defense because it's easy to maneuver with the shorter barrel and as it is designated for deer hunting instead of upland game birds, you can legally take out the limiting plug to allow more rounds. My wife is not a pistolero, but I figure with the short-barrelled 870, she can do a lot of damage even if she's a little shakey with the sights. <br />
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For plinking beer cans, I have a Ruger Mark II Target with the bull barrel. Fun gun. I'm a gun-guy, too. As you sa…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-04-08:537324:Comment:202592007-04-08T03:43:57.407ZLarry W. Chavishttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/lchav52
I'm a gun-guy, too. As you said, they go "Boom!" and who needs another reason?<br></br><br></br>I tend to favor wheel-guns more than semiautos. A personal foible, I guess, but my carry-gun (I have a CCW permit, also) is a Taurus Model 617 .357 magnum (2" barrel). I WISH I could carry my Uberti Cattleman, a "clone" of the Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Mine's in .44-40, and it's a beauty.<br></br><br></br>Then, I'm a black powder kind of guy, too. One of my favorite shooters is a reproduction Colt 1851…
I'm a gun-guy, too. As you said, they go "Boom!" and who needs another reason?<br/><br/>I tend to favor wheel-guns more than semiautos. A personal foible, I guess, but my carry-gun (I have a CCW permit, also) is a Taurus Model 617 .357 magnum (2" barrel). I WISH I could carry my Uberti Cattleman, a "clone" of the Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Mine's in .44-40, and it's a beauty.<br/><br/>Then, I'm a black powder kind of guy, too. One of my favorite shooters is a reproduction Colt 1851 Navy model cap-and-ball revolver (except in .44 cal. rather than .36). Black powder makes a most satisfying "boom!" Stephen, here's an update: Th…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-26:537324:Comment:130012007-03-26T13:36:29.680ZDavid Terrenoirehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Terrenoire
Stephen, here's an update: This is the guy who owned my brother-in-law's PPK. A real sweetheart.<br/><br/><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Kammler">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Kammler</a>
Stephen, here's an update: This is the guy who owned my brother-in-law's PPK. A real sweetheart.<br/><br/><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Kammler">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Kammler</a> - I grew up with guns. Shot m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-26:537324:Comment:128852007-03-26T06:40:27.814ZTony Burtonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TonyBurton
- I grew up with guns. Shot my first BB-gun when I was six years old, shot my first .22 rifle (single-shot, bolt action) when I was seven.<br />
- I grew up in the country, where hunting is a common practice, and so is killing the fox or raccoon that's raiding your goodies. (Although in the last few years, it's the coyote that's killing your cat or dog or chickens...)<br />
- I was in the military for over 12 years, and they sort of permeated my blood, you know?<br />
- I enjoy shooting. It's a physical/mental…
- I grew up with guns. Shot my first BB-gun when I was six years old, shot my first .22 rifle (single-shot, bolt action) when I was seven.<br />
- I grew up in the country, where hunting is a common practice, and so is killing the fox or raccoon that's raiding your goodies. (Although in the last few years, it's the coyote that's killing your cat or dog or chickens...)<br />
- I was in the military for over 12 years, and they sort of permeated my blood, you know?<br />
- I enjoy shooting. It's a physical/mental challenge. Personally, I can't understand why anyone would enjoy playing golf, playing rugby or rock climbing, but I don't think they're crazy if they do. Maybe ruggers, though.<br />
- As someone who HAS been required to face someone down with a handgun in a situation where I was far away from law enforcement and in danger of my life, I am glad to have them around. I have a CC permit, and am never far from my own weapons.<br />
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And to be lighthearted about it: I'm a guy, and guns go BOOM. Do I really need another reason??? Try the compact Glock. (I'm n…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:109792007-03-23T14:36:38.570ZToni McGee Causeyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ecouteuse
Try the compact Glock. (I'm not savvy enough to know the numbers and correct names of the things the guys spout off), but that's what they called it at the firing range and I found I did much better with it than the regular one. (My son would be so horrified that I cannot remember what they're called because every time we'd go, he'd patiently re-teach me. But it's like math--something I was once good at, but apparently, my brain ran out of storage space and jettisoned most of it)...<br />
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Anyway,…
Try the compact Glock. (I'm not savvy enough to know the numbers and correct names of the things the guys spout off), but that's what they called it at the firing range and I found I did much better with it than the regular one. (My son would be so horrified that I cannot remember what they're called because every time we'd go, he'd patiently re-teach me. But it's like math--something I was once good at, but apparently, my brain ran out of storage space and jettisoned most of it)... <br />
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Anyway, try the compact Glock--little bit less of a recoil and very comfortable fit for me. Toni-
Don't you find the gri…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:109712007-03-23T14:25:32.182ZLori G. Armstronghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/loria4134
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Don't you find the grip on the Glock huge? I don't have little girly hands and everytime I've shot a Glock I *hate* the way it fits my hand. The trigger seems like a farther reach.<br />
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Yeah, yeah, I know you can get different grips, but from a "this is a pain in the ass" I don't think I'd buy a Glock.<br />
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My dream gun? 9mm Browning Hi Power. I love the way it fits, although I've never fired one. I've heard they're very reliable. My other dream gun? H&K P7. Someday....and my birthday is…
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Don't you find the grip on the Glock huge? I don't have little girly hands and everytime I've shot a Glock I *hate* the way it fits my hand. The trigger seems like a farther reach.<br />
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Yeah, yeah, I know you can get different grips, but from a "this is a pain in the ass" I don't think I'd buy a Glock.<br />
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My dream gun? 9mm Browning Hi Power. I love the way it fits, although I've never fired one. I've heard they're very reliable. My other dream gun? H&K P7. Someday....and my birthday is coming up, although I've asked for a pony :)<br />
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I have a plinker. A Walther P-22, because you can shoot all damn day on like $10 bucks worth of ammo Yeah, the CPA was great. I re…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:107872007-03-23T04:10:03.600ZBill Cameronhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/bcameron
Yeah, the CPA was great. I recommend it to anyone if they offer one in your area. The officer instructors were great. Very open, very hands on. Great insights into the job. I loved it.<br />
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In Portland, I believe they can carry whatever they want for their backup weapon, but their main weapon has to be their issue Glock. I'll have to double-check my notes though to be sure.
Yeah, the CPA was great. I recommend it to anyone if they offer one in your area. The officer instructors were great. Very open, very hands on. Great insights into the job. I loved it.<br />
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In Portland, I believe they can carry whatever they want for their backup weapon, but their main weapon has to be their issue Glock. I'll have to double-check my notes though to be sure. Guns scare the crap out of me…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:107852007-03-23T04:02:10.287ZRobert Gregory Brownehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobGregoryBrowne
Guns scare the crap out of me and fascinate me at the same time.
Guns scare the crap out of me and fascinate me at the same time. (cracking up)
I'll definit…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:107752007-03-23T03:18:18.761ZToni McGee Causeyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ecouteuse
(cracking up) <br />
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I'll definitely go bug Shane next time.
(cracking up) <br />
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I'll definitely go bug Shane next time. I know, I know, I know the di…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:106902007-03-23T00:27:24.978ZSunnie Gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/sunniefromoz
I know, I know, I know the difference between a magazine and a clip.<br />
A magazine is one of those things you see in supermarkets that feature inane trivia about celebrities written in breathless prose.. There's always a crisis.<br />
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A clip is something to hold loose papers together or keep your hair in place. Right?<br />
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Ok, so you've guessed the sum total of my gun knowledge is zero.<br />
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I come from a country where not many people own guns. A handful of hunters and farmers are about it.<br />
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So as…
I know, I know, I know the difference between a magazine and a clip. <br />
A magazine is one of those things you see in supermarkets that feature inane trivia about celebrities written in breathless prose.. There's always a crisis. <br />
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A clip is something to hold loose papers together or keep your hair in place. Right? <br />
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Ok, so you've guessed the sum total of my gun knowledge is zero. <br />
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I come from a country where not many people own guns. A handful of hunters and farmers are about it. <br />
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So as someone who has never held, let alone owned a gun I'm interested in learning why you gun owners own guns?