Author Topic: Gonna buy a handgun (Read 1540 times)

mipoikel · « **Reply #60 on:** April 10, 2002, 06:01:33 PM »

About 8 years ago I had Ruger Blackhawk 357mag / 9mm. (Yes it was capable to shoot both 357mag and 9mm. There was 2 cylinders you can change) If there still is those guns available I recommend it.

It was something like this:

Elfenwolf · « **Reply #61 on:** April 10, 2002, 07:21:12 PM »

I refuse to get drawn into that old debate of rather dolphins are mammals or fish. Personally I think an animal with legs is a mammal and an animal with fins is a fish. Regardless Gunthr has no right busting a cap in the head of Flipper, and I forwarded Gunthr's post to PETA, so I am sure he will hear plenty about his inhumane "fishing" tatics.

Gunthr · « **Reply #62 on:** April 10, 2002, 07:40:53 PM »

C'mon down to Florida El-fin-wolfy, I'll show you how to troll for Manatee with cabbages. If we catch a pregnant female you can nurse on her

Ozark · « **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2002, 08:36:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunthr
C'mon down to Florida El-fin-wolfy, I'll show you how to troll for Manatee with cabbages. If we catch a pregnant female you can nurse on her

Mmmm... Nothing better than Manatee milk! Heck, just go for it Elfenwolf.

BTW: If I can't be a good example, then I'll try to point out horrible reminder.

Elfenwolf · « **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2002, 09:00:16 PM »

Manatee milk? No thank you. You would probably serve it with Dolphin Steaks.

Do you know what all you gun carriers traveling to the Conn should do to make a political statement? You should melt down your firearms and make a statue of Hilary Rodham Clinton and place it in the Alamo. Frankly I'm scared to go to the Conn now for fear of getting shot. And in fact knowing there are so many armed people reading the BBS I'm afraid to say anything provocative anymore.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2002, 09:35:47 PM »

Elfenwolf you should then certainly pass this on to PETA as well!

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47091&highlight=kitten

Ozark · « **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2002, 09:40:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Elfenwolf
And in fact knowing there are so many armed people reading the BBS I'm afraid to say anything provocative anymore.

Damn, that's it! We win!

BTW: If I can't be a good example, then I'll try to point out horrible reminder.

-ammo- · « **Reply #67 on:** April 10, 2002, 10:10:31 PM »

you knucklehead, this is a dolphin, and its mighty fine eating--

Voss · « **Reply #68 on:** April 10, 2002, 10:27:02 PM »

Ahem! Dolphin's are not all mammals. Bottle-nosed Dolphin's (like Flipper) are mammals. The Dolphin's mentioned above 'Coryphaenidae hippurus looks like a very ugly Tarpon. You can find them around the world, but they swarm the Indian River area of Florida.

Here in Arkansas we shoot water-moccasins and turtles, rather then waste good paper or aluminum. A shortage of Dolphins will do that to you.

Voss · « **Reply #69 on:** April 10, 2002, 10:28:11 PM »

Doh! Beaten to the punch again!

Ozark · « **Reply #70 on:** April 10, 2002, 10:32:46 PM »

Dawgone, they be so homely thet a bullet in th' haid'd make th' purdy agin.

-Concho- · « **Reply #71 on:** April 11, 2002, 01:37:33 AM »

Been carrying a Sig Sauer P226 .357 for some time now. It is highly accurate and has a high muzzle velocity, it will shoot thru a car door at 30 yds. If you are going to get a good handgun its going to cost you over $600.

wsnpr · « **Reply #72 on:** April 11, 2002, 02:17:06 AM »

Before you buy a handgun, go to your local firing range that has rentals and try them out first. Pick a gun that will serve your needs. Listed in no particular order:
1) If you ever think you'll need it for home defense, when it's dark, get one with tritium night sights.
2) Pick a caliber that you can handle without discomfort as you'll only be hitting much lower than your aim as you'll probably be flinching (pushing forward and downward in anticipation of the recoil).
3) If you'll be carrying it, you'll probably want a lighter-weight handgun.
4) Your choice MUST be reliable. Your last words on earth after your gun goes 'click' instead of 'BOOM' don't want to be "Oh toejam!"
5) Accuracy is also important as you need to hit what you're aiming at.
6) Practice...practice....practi ce! You won't do anyone (particularly yourself) any good if you cannot load, cock, and fire your weapon as you intend to in a stressful situation.
7) YOU MUST ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE GUN HANDLING! If you cannot, do everyone a favor, don't get a gun.
8) Also store your gun properly. It's not going to do you any good if it is stolen by a drug-using thief that broke into your house while you weren't there. Also you don't want kids finding it and shooting another because they had access to it.
9) Also if a home self defense gun, how many neighbors live around you? Every stray bullet is a law suit ready to happen. You need to consider that you might have to kiss your house, car, and future earnings bye-bye to your neighbors sueing you in event of bullets going into and/or through their dwellings. Especially if you happen to accidently hit innocent bystanders.

Check out and research all the guns listed by others in this thread. Most are good choices. I have a SigSauer P220 45acp with Tritium nightsights. Extremely accurate and reliable, plus fairly light-weight (26 oz empty). I love it. Again it is MY choice which might be different than YOUR choice. Good luck in your search.

Elfenwolf · « **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2002, 11:06:45 AM »

I need some advice on a self-defense weapon too...

What should I carry if I'm going to be cramped into a Convention Hall with a bunch of whacked out right wing extremists carrying guns and drinking Pina Coladas, and it's August in Dallas, and the air conditioner goes out, and the convention goers become enraged when they find out it costs 130.00 to rent a monitor, and then one of them recognizes me as a Communist who is wearing a Hilary Rodham Clinton for President button?

I was thinking a handgun would be woefuly inadequate, but I would look conspicious wearing a raincoat in August to conceal a shotgun. Maybe hand grenades would work, but being the socially concious Liberal that I am I will only use stun grenades.

hblair · « **Reply #74 on:** April 11, 2002, 11:16:32 AM »

Given those conditions, a cheesy fart should dissipate the crowd pretty well...