Thread: Firearms of choice

I think my wife wants a Ruger 9mm.
She liked the look of the Glock but wasn't as accurate with it. You guys with the Walther .380's, how are they for point/shoot ability? They look like they'd point really well, but if they'll do the job, might take her to try one of those out.

John P.

Originally Posted by drfred

Let's just hope the Supreme Court finds it in our favor!

Fred

And if they don't...... well thats exactly why we have a second amendment

Fred

There isn't a snowballs chance in hell that the current supreme court doesn't find in favor of the second amendment as a guarantee to the individual.

I think you are right on about that Mike.Regards Gary

Originally Posted by Mike_ratliff

I think it goes with using an exposed blade...
The type of people that would use a straight are not likely to be scared off by political fear-mongering, or anti gun rhetoric...
Respect for ones razor, respect for ones firearms... I think much of it goes hand in hand.

I just wish i had the budget to go with the limited knowledge I have...
An educated purchase is great, but a well funded educated purchase is always much better.

I sure hope your right,but if hillary or obama get elected they will try their best to chip away

Originally Posted by w12code3

There isn't a snowballs chance in hell that the current supreme court doesn't find in favor of the second amendment as a guarantee to the individual.

Boy I hate these threads.
CHOICES!!!
Contrary to some American's thinking their northern neighbours own LOTS of guns. We just dont get to wave them around in public much.
If forced to choose I tend to go for guns that are versatile.
For instance the 45-70
I load for that gun more than any other.
I can load anything from shot to round ball to some wicked performing heavy bullets.
I can reach into one of my very crowded gun safes and know that if I pull out my 45-70 lever action guide gun I can hunt anything that breathes on the North American continent. Within 150 yards that is.
Having said that I find that my regular hunting rifle is a 350 Remington Mag. Most of my hunting is moose and elk with deer as targets of opportunity and if I find that I like the short quick carbine with scope.
I hunt in grizzly country so like to carry a calibre that can handle the hunting and the stopping if needed. Recoil can be brisk but nothing like a custom 416 Remington Mag I once owned. It was cut down for bush work with grizzlies. Good knockdown on both critter and shooter. Slow rate of fire because after every shot you had to run back to where you took the shot and pick up your hat.
I did own a 460 Weatherby for awhile. My dare gun. Had "Son of a Bitch" engraved on it as that is what everybody who shot it said. Stupid thing. Useless for anything except bragging rights and those dont cook up worth a darn.
For carry in a pistol I lean towards wheel guns for their versatility and ability to swallow just about any load. My favorite after many years became my Ruger SP 101 in 357 mag.
I have bigger pistols, faster pistols, smaller pistols but that one just fits me.
For work in the bush its either the good ol 45-70 or a 14 inch barreled 870 with slugs.
For fun any one of many many guns from derringer to 577 double rifle.
Or even a couple of black powder cannon.

Man i love those 45-70 I have a Marlin that I use for hogs,load a 500grain flat nose to1800 FPs it will kick your a**,but turn those hogs to bacon,great brush gun

Originally Posted by GollyMrScience

Boy I hate these threads.
CHOICES!!!
Contrary to some American's thinking their northern neighbours own LOTS of guns. We just dont get to wave them around in public much.
If forced to choose I tend to go for guns that are versatile.
For instance the 45-70
I load for that gun more than any other.
I can load anything from shot to round ball to some wicked performing heavy bullets.
I can reach into one of my very crowded gun safes and know that if I pull out my 45-70 lever action guide gun I can hunt anything that breathes on the North American continent. Within 150 yards that is.
Having said that I find that my regular hunting rifle is a 350 Remington Mag. Most of my hunting is moose and elk with deer as targets of opportunity and if I find that I like the short quick carbine with scope.
I hunt in grizzly country so like to carry a calibre that can handle the hunting and the stopping if needed. Recoil can be brisk but nothing like a custom 416 Remington Mag I once owned. It was cut down for bush work with grizzlies. Good knockdown on both critter and shooter. Slow rate of fire because after every shot you had to run back to where you took the shot and pick up your hat.
I did own a 460 Weatherby for awhile. My dare gun. Had "Son of a Bitch" engraved on it as that is what everybody who shot it said. Stupid thing. Useless for anything except bragging rights and those dont cook up worth a darn.
For carry in a pistol I lean towards wheel guns for their versatility and ability to swallow just about any load. My favorite after many years became my Ruger SP 101 in 357 mag.
I have bigger pistols, faster pistols, smaller pistols but that one just fits me.
For work in the bush its either the good ol 45-70 or a 14 inch barreled 870 with slugs.
For fun any one of many many guns from derringer to 577 double rifle.
Or even a couple of black powder cannon.

nyc is the worst!!! if u have a ccw from anywhere in ny state it's no good in nyc. Forget about trying to get a ccw for personal defense you either have to be a rich/connected person. Poor joe's like me have to learn how to run fast or walk around with eyes behind our head. I worry cause when I goto the range I have to worry not only about the damn criminals ( you have to carry the firearm to and fro the range locked and unloaded.) I have to worry about getting pulled over and getting interrogated by boys in blue. It's a rarity in NYC to possess a permit and my beloved mayor really tarnishes the image. Now they got a pissing contest between him and this gun guy that's selling firearms in bright colors... uugghhh.. I'm all for getting illegal guns off the streets. But someone please look out for me. It's like I have to win lotto or sumthin to get a ccw in nyc.

Is that tomcat on the authorized carry list ? I thought only kahr and glocks were on the list.

Originally Posted by lt green

WoW it's nice to see all of my forum brothers so enthusiastic about firearms. I'm here in New York City where we have very strict gun laws basically you either have to be a cop or criminal to carry a concealed weapon. fortunately I am a Police Lieutenant and am able to carry 24/7,, my off duty gun is a kahr k9, and I recently purchased a beretta .32 cal tomcat, although not a great defensive round it is a beautifully designed gun, and I just love the looks of the thing.

Don't forget your mayor is also under investigation by the BATF for interfering with ongoing investigations and involed in a slander suit for his actions against two gun shops in other states. What aw piece of work.