Topic: Weapons, shooting, guns.

[JamieH]

situational awareness and getting yourself out of sketchy places is best.

I was watching Cobra Kai and Daniel was telling Johnny that Mr. Myagi used to say the best defense is "no be there".  Avoidance is always best.

[Battle Goddess]

I was watching Cobra Kai and Daniel was telling Johnny that Mr. Myagi used to say the best defense is "no be there".  Avoidance is always best.

I like to tell my junior staff when they come up with some dumb, risky plan, "Let us not seek out Catastrophe, for surely she will find us on her own terms in her own good time."

[Haley Conner]

That reminds me of a teacher, who was on the diminutive side, music teacher who was in NYC, and became surrounded by a gang.  We said "What did you do?".  He said "Fwsht! I gone.".  That is all well and good provided you have that option, but the one time you don't it's good to have a backup plan.  Back on topic, I have a number of weapons, my current favorite being the Han Wei Katana.

[Nora Kay]

Ugh! I was being pretty good at not keeping any of the air guns I got in. But then I got in some Makarovs. They are the Blowback style. Then the Glock 19 came. I already have the non blowback Glocks listed and the Blowbacks listed too. But took one of the blowback ones from stock. Pretty nice. And almost as heavy and my real Glocks. Now I am trying real hard not to keep one of the HK fully automatic ones. I think I’m keeping one. Just to nice.

My other soft spot is for ruger 10/22’s especially the Ramline parts. If it’s 10/22 and Ramline I am interested. I think I have about 7 or 8 Ramline stocks. I also like some of the butler creek 10/22 accessories. I am pretty sure I have more 10/22 stocks than I d receivers to go in them. I don’t have many of them put together right now. Just a bunch of parts. My wife’s purple 10/22 and 2 10/22 bullpups are all I have together right now.

[JamieH]

bought a Glock 19 (9mm) yesterday.  Have to wait 10 days to pickup due to California's insistence on violating the second amendment but it's good to have something to look forward to.

With SCOTUS setting the record right on 2A in its ruling on NYSRPA v Bruen, Los Angeles county sheriff has said they're gong to a "shall issue" model immediately and getting rid of the "good cause" nonsense.  I left all my guns back in MA when I moved here due to the gross anti gun climate, but now that freedom has been restored I'll be carrying all the time as soon as the license comes in. 

Hoping the 9th circuit will fix the standard capacity magazine ban too in light of being advised by SCOTUS to reconsider the Duncan v Bonta case through the lens of NYSRPA.  Would be nice to be able to just carry a normal amount of rounds as opposed to the random and arbitrary 10.

[Gertrude]

bought a Glock 19 (9mm) yesterday.  Have to wait 10 days to pickup due to California's insistence on violating the second amendment but it's good to have something to look forward to.

With SCOTUS setting the record right on 2A in its ruling on NYSRPA v Bruen, Los Angeles county sheriff has said they're gong to a "shall issue" model immediately and getting rid of the "good cause" nonsense.  I left all my guns back in MA when I moved here due to the gross anti gun climate, but now that freedom has been restored I'll be carrying all the time as soon as the license comes in. 

Hoping the 9th circuit will fix the standard capacity magazine ban too in light of being advised by SCOTUS to reconsider the Duncan v Bonta case through the lens of NYSRPA.  Would be nice to be able to just carry a normal amount of rounds as opposed to the random and arbitrary 10.

What I want to see is how reciprocity will change, if at all. I'm originally from NY and had a license there years ago. A few hoops to go through to get it 41 years ago. Looking at a M&P subcompact in 45 or a Springfield Armory XDs in the same. An all steel commander gets old after awhile, although I prefer the 1911 over the striker fired pistols.

[Rachel Montgomery]

I like 1911’s too.  I am not sure why?  Maybe nostalgia?

The safety’s are nice, but you do carry cocked and locked.  No safety (other than that one some have on he trigger) on most strike fires, but it isn’t cocked when you carry it.  You have to make sure nothing gets in that trigger guard.  I wouldn’t, for example, recommend carrying one in a purse unless it had a special firearms compartment.

But, I like my 1911 45 Ultra Carry II and my Sig p238 (Mustang clone).

[Gertrude]

I like 1911’s too.  I am not sure why?  Maybe nostalgia?

The safety’s are nice, but you do carry cocked and locked.  No safety (other than that one some have on he trigger) on most strike fires, but it isn’t cocked when you carry it.  You have to make sure nothing gets in that trigger guard.  I wouldn’t, for example, recommend carrying one in a purse unless it had a special firearms compartment.

But, I like my 1911 45 Ultra Carry II and my Sig p238 (Mustang clone).

Trigger pull, ergonomics and I like the 45 ACP. The M&P can be had with a safety and the XDs has a grip frame safety similar to the 1911. The two things I don't like about striker fired is the danger of pocket/purse carry and the trigger reset and pull. Ergonomics vary a lot too and most are 9mm.

[Rachel Montgomery]

I can’t remember who makes it, but I once held a double stack 1911 style 45 ACP.  I was surprised that it was as controllable as it was.  Seemed like a magic trick making a grip that was not much wider than normal, but held double stacked 45.

[Gertrude]

I can’t remember who makes it, but I once held a double stack 1911 style 45 ACP.  I was surprised that it was as controllable as it was.  Seemed like a magic trick making a grip that was not much wider than normal, but held double stacked 45.

Para Ordinance is one, Rock Island/Armscor is another. An interesting double stack 45 is the FNX-45. 15 rounds of 45. I would prefer the non-tactical version. Glocks are very functional, but fugly and have odd ergos. Another consideration is if one wants to shoot 45 Super. Probably the best SD round out there IMO. There are a couple pistols that can handle it out of the box, the rest need some work to do it safely and often.

[JamieH]

What I want to see is how reciprocity will change, if at all. I'm originally from NY and had a license there years ago. A few hoops to go through to get it 41 years ago. Looking at a M&P subcompact in 45 or a Springfield Armory XDs in the same. An all steel commander gets old after awhile, although I prefer the 1911 over the striker fired pistols.

John Moses Browning invented the perfect gun in the 1911.  My colt series 70 is by far my favorite gun but it's a safe queen because I have way too much $$ into it to want to carry it.  I had to pay a huge premium in MA to get that gun as it wasn't "on roster" and then I put about $2500 worth of serious gunsmithing into it (basically replaced all the internals, trigger, hammer, grips, recessed and beveled the barrel, finished it in hard chrome, list goes on).  The trigger on that breaks like glass at 2.5lbs...a joy to shoot.

I don't see reciprocity changing with Bruen, but I do think the dumb mag limits and possibly the rosters will go.  Mandated microstamping like CA has leads to an eventually impossibility to ever get a new gun, and that directly defies the Bruen decision WRT "historical tradition" and requirement for strict scrutiny.

[JamieH]

Glocks are very functional, but fugly and have odd ergos.

I'm not a Glock fangirl at all.  They're ugly but epitomize the idea of a gun as a simple tool.  Something that will work 100% of the time without any need to be dressed up.  If I buy an adjustable wrench, I don't even think about aesthetics.  Just want a good wrench.  Same for me when it comes to a carry gun.  When it comes to range guns or HD guns, then yeah I want something pretty lol.  Here's a pic of my 1911.  The smith that built this up for me is an absolute artist.






One of my other fav guns is my Glock 30 (45acp).  It's kind of a brick but I've always been able to conceal it well.  Next time I go to MA I'm bringing that one back too.  It was my first Glock and I HATED Glocks until I held that one.  It's the most naturally pointing gun I have.  Just fits me.

[Nora Kay]

I have 3 Glocks 2 19’s and a 17 and CZ Compact. I have a couple Umarex Glocks as well. Had no idea how exact the air Glocks are to their brethren. My 19 air fits perfect in my micro roni. The air ones are awesome to try out accessories on. Especially when they can’t be used on the real thing. Like my home made accessories. I know maybe a little silly but since I am a mechanic and do like collecting guns mixing the 2 only made sense to me. I have to recheck the laws because some items are allowed on my rimfire 22’s in California that you can’t use on a center fire. Funny as much as I like AR’s I don’t own any. Just an AR pistol.

My Umarex Glock 19 in my Micro Roni with my Genuine Snap On Front grip.


And my Umarex Glock 17 with my snap on Front Grip. I have a Tan Snap On front grip too.

The air Glocks are fun to play with. But not as fun as their big sisters.

Honestly don’t see a use for a front grip on a pistol unless it’s a Glock 18C

I was surprised how well the front grips came out and how good they actually feel in the hand when on the front of a rifle.  Finding the Picatinny mount that did not look terrible was the hardest part.


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[Gertrude]

I'm not a Glock fangirl at all.  They're ugly but epitomize the idea of a gun as a simple tool.  Something that will work 100% of the time without any need to be dressed up.  If I buy an adjustable wrench, I don't even think about aesthetics.  Just want a good wrench.  Same for me when it comes to a carry gun.  When it comes to range guns or HD guns, then yeah I want something pretty lol.  Here's a pic of my 1911.  The smith that built this up for me is an absolute artist.






One of my other fav guns is my Glock 30 (45acp).  It's kind of a brick but I've always been able to conceal it well.  Next time I go to MA I'm bringing that one back too.  It was my first Glock and I HATED Glocks until I held that one.  It's the most naturally pointing gun I have.  Just fits me.

I've been thinking of a XDs or M&P subcompact 45. The commander is a little heavy for carry at times. The Glock 30 is another choice.

[Northern Star Girl]

Gun shop heaven in Alaskan small towns:
Lots of handguns, shotguns, and long guns...
... and plenty of available ammo.
Danielle

 
                
                             

[JanePlain]

That is technically true, but grossly misleading. The only reason it is true is the tendency for people to use firearms to commit suicide.   If you live by yourself, and you aren’t suicidal, you should be safer with a gun than without.  If you live alone and you are suicidal, ask a friend to hold them for you until you are better. 

Whether you have a gun or not, situational awareness and getting yourself out of sketchy places is best. The only real difference is, if you have a gun you have the option to use it to protect yourself.  If you don’t have a gun, you can’t use a gun to protect yourself.  That is the only difference.

I know I probably read this wrong but I thought the study on this said you are more likely to be shot with your gun then if you don't have your gun.  What? Kind of a DUH... I thought how am I going to be shot with "my" gun if I don't have one?  I'm not sure I'm wrong either.  I used to be in Research and Development and people published some <not allowed> that really was that bad and expected everyone to buy into it. 

I have a close friend who was totally against guns of any kind and told me that his opinion on them had changed when Florida passed a law allowing people to carry guns. He said like an old Saturday Night Live skit a TV report of a little old lady with a purse with a huge gun in it had reduced crime for everyone except overseas tourists where crime went up.  *The only people known to be unarmed.  I said the fear that someone might be able to defend themselves (And shoot the bad persons nads) off was probably lowering gun crime more then laws banning guns that "looked" like military rifles. If you own one I think you should know how to use it properly. If your a convicted violent criminal I think you should probably not be authorized to carry firearms but seriously... How difficult would it be to control that what with the number already in circulation? 

I''m not too sure about a .357 versus a grizzly.  I think while that is a fine weapon that critter would just get more angry.  Maybe stick with the 44 and a couple of speed loaders.  Aim low and fire often.  Oh... If your getting too much of a kick get one with a longer barrel.  With normal length barrel its pretty tame.

[Gertrude]

I know I probably read this wrong but I thought the study on this said you are more likely to be shot with your gun then if you don't have your gun.  What? Kind of a DUH... I thought how am I going to be shot with "my" gun if I don't have one?  I'm not sure I'm wrong either.  I used to be in Research and Development and people published some <not allowed> that really was that bad and expected everyone to buy into it. 

I have a close friend who was totally against guns of any kind and told me that his opinion on them had changed when Florida passed a law allowing people to carry guns. He said like an old Saturday Night Live skit a TV report of a little old lady with a purse with a huge gun in it had reduced crime for everyone except overseas tourists where crime went up.  *The only people known to be unarmed.  I said the fear that someone might be able to defend themselves (And shoot the bad persons nads) off was probably lowering gun crime more then laws banning guns that "looked" like military rifles. If you own one I think you should know how to use it properly. If your a convicted violent criminal I think you should probably not be authorized to carry firearms but seriously... How difficult would it be to control that what with the number already in circulation? 

I''m not too sure about a .357 versus a grizzly.  I think while that is a fine weapon that critter would just get more angry.  Maybe stick with the 44 and a couple of speed loaders.  Aim low and fire often.  Oh... If your getting too much of a kick get one with a longer barrel.  With normal length barrel its pretty tame.

I just finished a class in social psych and the next to last chapter was on aggression. It made those points with guns, that it's more dangerous to have one in the home. I think there's motivated reasoning on both sides. There's Jon Lott on one side showing data to confront that bias and then there's the other side. I have to wonder if not having a gun and being in a situation where one is a victim of crime makes it more likely to have a negative consequence?

I've read more than a few stories of bear attacks. Sometimes some seemingly marginal calibers do ok and sometimes not. I would consider 357 minimum against large bears. A 454 Casul/45 LC would be better as would 44 mag, but then it's who is using the tool.

My wife wants to go to Alaska for a vacation, like this fall. Not sure the end of September is the best time of year weather wise. She's really attracted to the state for some reason. I've never been there. The only concern I would have living there is the extremes in daylight or lack of it at certain times of the year. Seems like a beautiful state otherwise.

[Rachel Montgomery]

Gun shop heaven in Alaskan small towns:
Lots of handguns, shotguns, and long guns...
... and plenty of available ammo.
Danielle

 
                
                             

Can you get me some 7mm REM Mag?

[Rachel Montgomery]

I know I probably read this wrong but I thought the study on this said you are more likely to be shot with your gun then if you don't have your gun.  What? Kind of a DUH... I thought how am I going to be shot with "my" gun if I don't have one?  I'm not sure I'm wrong either.  I used to be in Research and Development and people published some <not allowed> that really was that bad and expected everyone to buy into it. 

I have a close friend who was totally against guns of any kind and told me that his opinion on them had changed when Florida passed a law allowing people to carry guns. He said like an old Saturday Night Live skit a TV report of a little old lady with a purse with a huge gun in it had reduced crime for everyone except overseas tourists where crime went up.  *The only people known to be unarmed.  I said the fear that someone might be able to defend themselves (And shoot the bad persons nads) off was probably lowering gun crime more then laws banning guns that "looked" like military rifles. If you own one I think you should know how to use it properly. If your a convicted violent criminal I think you should probably not be authorized to carry firearms but seriously... How difficult would it be to control that what with the number already in circulation? 

I''m not too sure about a .357 versus a grizzly.  I think while that is a fine weapon that critter would just get more angry.  Maybe stick with the 44 and a couple of speed loaders.  Aim low and fire often.  Oh... If your getting too much of a kick get one with a longer barrel.  With normal length barrel its pretty tame.

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