Handguns

[bass or bass ?]

CCW and home defense.

S&W model 629 .44 magnum Mountain gun, 4" barrel. Hydra-Shok hollow point ammo.

S&W model 59 9mm 15 round capacity. Hydra-Shok hollow point ammo.

My designated "boat gun", a M1911 .45 that I keep in my carry on boat bag with 3 loaded spare magazines.

An unknown .22 revolver that in keep in my tacklebox loaded with snake shot.

2 - .32 caliber Davis Industries Derringers. Hollow point ammo.

An H&R 12 gauge side by side. # 2 shot.

A Remington .22 pump rifle for plinking.

An Armi San Paolo model 1860 Army .44 black powder replica. Just for fun.

[skunked_again]

since that pic ive added a P22 for my son, and a P99 for myself. the P-22 is a dream to shoot i might add.

shooting with my son is one of my fav. things to do. if his grades hold out im giving him a custom Mod. 12 16 ga.

[Pond Hopper]

I have a Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm. I love this gun but I'm about to sell it and get two Kel Tec P-3ATs for CCW. One for me and one for my wife.

Check out the Ruger LCP before buying the Keltec for a CCW.  I was set on a keltec until a buddy let me shoot the keltec and the LCP side by side.  Just a suggestion.

[Micro]

My current hanguns:

Sig Sauer P220R .45 ACP

Sig Sauer P220R Carry .45 ACP

Colt Commander .45 ACP

Colt XSE (Gov't) .45 ACP

Ruger GP100 4" stainless .357 Mag

Ruger SP101 2.25" .357 Mag

CZ75 Compact 9mm

CZ83 .380 ACP

Ruger Mark II .22

For concealed carry, I usually carry my CZ75 Compact, or CZ83. I'll carry the others when I feel like it.

My GP100 and Sig Sauer P220R are reserved for home duty. I have a Streamlight TLR-1 tactical light on my Sig that will friggin' blind someone. Sometimes I open carry my GP100 when I go fishing.

My Colt Commander is a barbeque gun. That one has ivory grips, Nighthawk custom trigger and other cool things on it.

[skunked_again]

My current hanguns:

Sig Sauer P220R .45 ACP

Sig Sauer P220R Carry .45 ACP

Colt Commander .45 ACP

Colt XSE (Gov't) .45 ACP

Ruger GP100 4" stainless .357 Mag

Ruger SP101 2.25" .357 Mag

CZ75 Compact 9mm

CZ83 .380 ACP

Ruger Mark II .22

For concealed carry, I usually carry my CZ75 Compact, or CZ83. I'll carry the others when I feel like it.

My GP100 and Sig Sauer P220R are reserved for home duty. I have a Streamlight TLR-1 tactical light on my Sig that will friggin' blind someone. Sometimes I open carry my GP100 when I go fishing.

My Colt Commander is a barbeque gun. That one has ivory grips, Nighthawk custom trigger and other cool things on it.

im liking that Commander.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

That Commander is pretty nice lookin.  Love the black/white combination.  Is it just me, or do the grips look like they don't fit that handle right?

[.dsaavedra.]

GLADES, no gun is dangerous--it's the one that posses it that can be.

thats what he said, a handgun in the wrong hands is dangerous. also, i think one could argue that a loaded gun is innately dangerous.

A vehicle in the wrong hands is dangerous. We are surrounded by many things that are dangerous in the wrong hands. A powered table saw is innately dangerous. This conversation is dangerous in that it will quickly turn political if we aren't careful.

Gun ownership comes with the responsibility to handle and secure guns properly. Anyone not willing to do that has no business owning them. If that is done however, the only thing more dangerous than having guns is not having them IMO.

i completely agree with everything you just said.

[Glenn]

Guys, let's not get into some kinda endless gun debate, ok?  Just stick to the OP's request please.

Thanks!

Glenn

[OHIO]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

There are rifles that shoot pistol ammo, so that's not true.

Yes, it is true.

You have to be 21 to purchase pistol ammo.

Jack, I have the PT145 and my wife carries the PT140 (hers has the stainless slide). I love my Taurus pistols, wouldnt trust my life with one if I wasn't confident with it.

I also just put a Ruger GP100 on lay away at work. Will be picking it up in a week.

So your telling me that you have to be 21 to buy .22 rounds?

They make rifles and pistols in .22 caliber and I have bought .22 ammo many times.

I'm not saying it's the same with all ammo, but there are some that you can buy.

Anyways, back to the original question.

I have a Rock Island Armory .45 acp, a Walther .22, and 7.62 (some Russian maker).

[Bassn Blvd]

I have the following;

2 Glock .40's model 22.

.38 Smith Wesson airweight revolver

Benelli semi-auto tactical shotgun (Love this gun)

Bushmaster AR-15

All guns are strategically placed throughout the house to combat intruders and safeguard my fishing gear.

[choupique]

Springfield XD .40

[pa mountain man]

I have 3 handguns

A ruger P94(most expensive paper weight I own)

A Hi-Point .380

A percusion .36 derringer

My ruger has been back to the factory 4 times with the same results, and I won't sell anyone that pile(though ruger makes a fine bolt action and six shooter, I'll never own another semi).

The hi point was a great investment, I paid $159 for it, to carry while I cut wood on the national forest with. I've put maybe 500 rounds through it since I ran it over with my truck, and that was full of saw dust. I'm not saying its the greatest,or comfortable for that matter, but if your afraid to scratch your sidearm, the hi points for you.

I like to carry the dixie muzzle loader for defense, simply because nobody's autopsy report has had one listed for cause of death in a long time. ;D

[Catt]

Weapon: "Three Screw" S47 Super Blackhawk manufactured in 1969, 7 ½ barrel, 13 ½ overall, & weighing in at 48 ozs empty. Varnished walnut grip panels with a Ruger trademark black eagle on a silver medallion.

Cartridge: .44 Magnum Lead Semi - Wadcutter 240 - gr

[Micro]

That Commander is pretty nice lookin. Love the black/white combination. Is it just me, or do the grips look like they don't fit that handle right?

They fit better than the original double-diamond grips that came on it.  These are Hogue Ivory matrix grips that were a bit oversized.  These panels actually come to the front contour line on the frame.  The originals were set back from it so there was a gap between the contour line and the front edge of the grip panel.  The Hogues also are higher.  The original left the slide-stop pin spring housing fully exposed.  The Hogues extend up over it.  I had to fit that section since the Hogues interfered with the slide stop operation.  It has a full range of motion now that it is properly fitted. 

I agree, they look different.  But its because they have more area and cover more than the originals..

[fishfordollars]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

There are rifles that shoot pistol ammo, so that's not true.

Yes, it is true.

You have to be 21 to purchase pistol ammo.

Jack, I have the PT145 and my wife carries the PT140 (hers has the stainless slide). I love my Taurus pistols, wouldnt trust my life with one if I wasn't confident with it.

I also just put a Ruger GP100 on lay away at work. Will be picking it up in a week.

Man, speedbead, that's a big gun for a woman. Packs a decent punch when you pull the trigger. My wife does not like the recoil, so we put a dainty .380 in her hand. Was not sure about it until i took it to the range. Really like the way it shoots. I also have the Springfield XD40, that i like.

[fishfordollars]

I have a Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm. I love this gun but I'm about to sell it and get two Kel Tec P-3ATs for CCW. One for me and one for my wife.

Check out the Ruger LCP before buying the Keltec for a CCW. I was set on a keltec until a buddy let me shoot the keltec and the LCP side by side. Just a suggestion.

Been considering adding a Keltec to my group. Please let me know what you didn't like about it.

[Wayne P.]

My 7-30 barrel has the compensator and is 12" called the Hunter. My .30-30 is the Super 14".

I get 3/4" 100 yd. groups with the .30-30 using handloads.

I haven't developed a handload the outperforms the Federal factory loaded 7-30

[Dan:]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

There are rifles that shoot pistol ammo, so that's not true.

It is true. I work at Dick's Sporting Goods. If someone comes in to buy .22LR, and I somehow ascertain that they are buying it for use in a pistol, then they must be 21 to purchase it.

[Dan:]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

That wasn't the question.

I wanna get a Glock 19 or a Sig p229 when I'm 18.

I'm sorry, I'm just trying to save you from getting laughed at by the guy at the gun counter on your 18th birthday...

As an FFL employee I was trying to set the record straight on your expectations concerning gun age restrictions.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

There are rifles that shoot pistol ammo, so that's not true.

Yes, it is true.

You have to be 21 to purchase pistol ammo.

Jack, I have the PT145 and my wife carries the PT140 (hers has the stainless slide). I love my Taurus pistols, wouldnt trust my life with one if I wasn't confident with it.

I also just put a Ruger GP100 on lay away at work. Will be picking it up in a week.

Man, speedbead, that's a big gun for a woman. Packs a decent punch when you pull the trigger. My wife does not like the recoil, so we put a dainty .380 in her hand. Was not sure about it until i took it to the range. Really like the way it shoots. I also have the Springfield XD40, that i like.

You ought to see her group center mass shots with that 40.  Pops a head shot just to show off sometimes.   

My wife is a CO in a prison.  Dainty she aint.   ;D

And OHIO, like Dan I work at an FFL dealer.  Like he said, if I think you are there to buy PISTOL ammo then you won't be buying it.  I would rather turn someone away than sell to an underage person.

[bwell]

I am loving my S&W MP40...

I had to pull it out on a home intruder last year and it got his attention real quick!  Luckily I didn't have to use it, ammo isn't cheap!  8-)

[bwell]

I forgot to add that they come with 3 different grip inserts... Fits anyone's hands, doesn't matter if you have small or really large hands...

There are the rest of my plinkers...

The Colt woodsman is by far my favorite, it don't miss with that little beauty. 

[fishfordollars]

You can't buy a handgun until you are 21 unless you buy from a private dealer, either way, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.

There are rifles that shoot pistol ammo, so that's not true.

Yes, it is true.

You have to be 21 to purchase pistol ammo.

Jack, I have the PT145 and my wife carries the PT140 (hers has the stainless slide). I love my Taurus pistols, wouldnt trust my life with one if I wasn't confident with it.

I also just put a Ruger GP100 on lay away at work. Will be picking it up in a week.

Man, speedbead, that's a big gun for a woman. Packs a decent punch when you pull the trigger. My wife does not like the recoil, so we put a dainty .380 in her hand. Was not sure about it until i took it to the range. Really like the way it shoots. I also have the Springfield XD40, that i like.

You ought to see her group center mass shots with that 40. Pops a head shot just to show off sometimes.

My wife is a CO in a prison. Dainty she aint. ;D

And OHIO, like Dan I work at an FFL dealer. Like he said, if I think you are there to buy PISTOL ammo then you won't be buying it. I would rather turn someone away than sell to an underage person.

That explains it. My wife's group centerings are a little loose. Like you want to be directly behind her while she's at it, or outside in the truck.  LOL.

[Gatorbassman]

I have a Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm. I love this gun but I'm about to sell it and get two Kel Tec P-3ATs for CCW. One for me and one for my wife.

Check out the Ruger LCP before buying the Keltec for a CCW. I was set on a keltec until a buddy let me shoot the keltec and the LCP side by side. Just a suggestion.

Been considering adding a Keltec to my group. Please let me know what you didn't like about it.

Two of the guys in my hunting club drive for Brinks, so a good CCW is a must. They both own Keltec pistols and they love them.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I have a Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm. I love this gun but I'm about to sell it and get two Kel Tec P-3ATs for CCW. One for me and one for my wife.

Check out the Ruger LCP before buying the Keltec for a CCW. I was set on a keltec until a buddy let me shoot the keltec and the LCP side by side. Just a suggestion.

Been considering adding a Keltec to my group. Please let me know what you didn't like about it.

Two of the guys in my hunting club drive for Brinks, so a good CCW is a must. They both own Keltec pistols and they love them.

They are essentially the same gun along with the new Taurus 380.

They are based off the Keltec (original design). The fit and finish of the LCP feels a little nicer, but it seems to have a longer trigger pull, IMO.

Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem owning any of the three. There is that little difference to me.  These are not designed to be 25yd pistols; more or less "belly guns" for when the poop hits the fan.

While you can shoot them accurately at some distance, that is not their intended use and are designed as such.

Again, all IMO.