First Firearm Thread.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by floydpink

While I disagree, it has me thinking about loading 2 birdshots, then getting more serious after and leaving the last 3 as buck shot.

While I am nervous about the prospect of remodeling or rebuilding the house after shooting buckshot, it sure beats the alternative.

You may only get time for one shot. Don't fnck around.
Your theory is one of a badly flawed tactical plan that borders on "I will shoot to wound him," instead of inflicting grievous bodily harm. If you pull a trigger, it should be to neutralize the threat as quickly as possible. It isn't as if you are trying to cure a headache with a half an aspirin and then take another if the migraine doesn't go away.
If any of your concerns are for your house (not your house in combination with your family behind a component of your house), you should be rethinking your priorities, the ones you have may get someone hurt or killed with that hesitation, and I don't mean the BG.
If your daughter is in a no-fire slice of the pie for your home defense tactics or practices, it should affect how you counter a threat in your home, and requires modifications of your behavior and practice drills, your preparation of your home and the people in it, and the actual actions taken by you and your family under stress to overcome that situational possibility.

[floydpink]

Ok Pete,

So how good are you at drywall repair then?

I'm headed to Wally world for some 00 buck.

I did mention, though, that remodeling a house would be much more preferable than the alternative.

I've already had a family discussion about the dangers of guns and they aren't like the toy ones and am planning a couple of emergency scenario plans including hurricanes and home invasion.

Hopefully I'll never need either, and in the unfortunate event of a home invasion, the preferrable scenario would be an alarm going off, dog barking, and the universal sound of a shotgun racking and no shots fired.

Doing a house sweep in the middle of the night with a shotgun and limited light is what I'd like to avoid.

I'm no Steven Segal, and prefer a non violent outcome, but am fully prepared in my house and on the street to defend myself and my family.

NRA for life.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by Bax

She's a beaut' Hal, we need to go shooting one day!

Thank Tim. Indeed we need to. I've been itching to go.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Ok Pete,

So how good are you at drywall repair then?

I have had a drywall knife in my hands for many, many hours.
That being said, it doesn't mean I don't suck at it.

I hope your plan is well thought out, well practiced, and your family doesn't think you are a nutbag.

[Ender]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I have had a drywall knife in my hands for many, many hours.
That being said, it doesn't mean I don't suck at it.

I hope your plan is well thought out, well practiced, and your family doesn't think you are a nutbag.

Have you seen the name of this forum?

[Neens]

It was a clean and lube day today so I took a few pics.

My two 9mm, a sig 226 and a walther pps


1911s, a Kimber ultra II and a wilson combat


My pocket freight train a glock 30

[HollywoodQue]

My home protection program...always locked and loaded!!!






Merlin 22 cal rifle model 60

Marverick by Mossberg, 12 ga pump model 88

M&P by SW 40 cal semi-auto

Cobra by Colt 38 spl 6-shot

Glock 40 cal semi-auto model 27

Airweight hammerless by S&W 38 spl 5-shot

Lorcin stainless steel w/pearl handle 25 cal model L25

[HK3-]

Picked up a Fobus holster over the weekend. Didn't like the fit so I ordered a Blackhawk leather holster online. Just can't seem to like the hard plastic holsters....

Also, looking at purchasing some type of 1911 22LR for my wife to shoot. Anyone own one or have any suggestions?

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by HK3-

Also, looking at purchasing some type of 1911 22LR for my wife to shoot. Anyone own one or have any suggestions?

The Ruger 22/45 looks to be WELL liked.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/d...&zipcode=55449
Put your own zip code in to see what you can get it shipped to a local store for.
While it isn't on a 1911 frame per se, the controls are designed to be pretty close, and the grip angle is precisely the same, the weight is also in the ballpark.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

The Ruger 22/45 looks to be WELL liked.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/d...&zipcode=55449
Put your own zip code in to see what you can get it shipped to a local store for.
While it isn't on a 1911 frame per se, the controls are designed to be pretty close, and the grip angle is precisely the same, the weight is also in the ballpark.

Thanks for the link. I don't really care for that style to be quite honest.

[replicant_argent]

Picky Bastard.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/d...&zipcode=55449
http://dealer.americantactical.us/products?product=609
and of course the boatload of conversions.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Picky Bastard.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/d...&zipcode=55449
http://dealer.americantactical.us/products?product=609
and of course the boatload of conversions.

Much better.
Thanks again.

[HK3-]

Hit the indoor range after work yesterday. First clip passed through nicely although my new set of grips did not handle so well. Noticed pieces of black stuff on my shirt sleeves... it was fragments of my new grips.

Contacted the guy I purchased them from and he said they have no warranty. Bummer dude.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by HK3-

Hit the indoor range after work yesterday. First clip passed through nicely although my new set of grips did not handle so well. Noticed pieces of black stuff on my shirt sleeves... it was fragments of my new grips.

Contacted the guy I purchased them from and he said they have no warranty. Bummer dude.

Time to talk to Esmerelda.
I bet you would like the Celtic Cross on the bottom right.
http://www.esmeralda.cc/1911_compact_2.htm

[replicant_argent]

Went to the range with a buddy on Sunday. I figured I would burn through some American Eagle 9mm I got cheap. On both pistols I brought, I was having occasional light primer strikes, (hard primers, maybe?) and on the Kahr FTRTB as well. The G17 had a couple primer strike issues as well. I am not amused in the slightest.
In any case, it calls for a full detail strip, clean and lube of both pistols. I was going to do it yesterday but got overtaken by events.

[Aero95]

Originally Posted by HK3-

Hit the indoor range after work yesterday. First clip passed through nicely although my new set of grips did not handle so well. Noticed pieces of black stuff on my shirt sleeves... it was fragments of my new grips.

Contacted the guy I purchased them from and he said they have no warranty. Bummer dude.

What kind of grips are they and what kind of gun?

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Time to talk to Esmerelda.
I bet you would like the Celtic Cross on the bottom right.
http://www.esmeralda.cc/1911_compact_2.htm

I do like them. Think I will just hold off and use the factory grips for awhile.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by aero95

What kind of grips are they and what kind of gun?

They are custom made so they really don't have a name brand. I picked them up off a guy on gunbroker.com. They are on a colt new agent .45 cal. I do see what the problem is after further investigation. It appears that the grips were touching the safely and the shock from the firing appears to have caused the damage.

[SNKBYT]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Time to talk to Esmerelda.
I bet you would like the Celtic Cross on the bottom right.
http://www.esmeralda.cc/1911_compact_2.htm

purchased a set of grips for my Kimber Raptor 1911 from her....great grips & CS

[MurphysLaw]

Those are some great looking grips, lots of nice stuff on their site too. If I had a second 1911 I'd be all over a set of those.