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Post by compulsive269 on Dec 24, 2006 5:47:39 GMT -5
I have two new ccw toys; a S&W331-2 and a 3032 Beretta Tomcat. Both are 32 caliber and should be fun to shoot. To bad for me tomorrow is football worship day and the day after is Xmas. I imagine I'll start shooting them sometime later. Hows that for minimalist thinking!
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Post by compulsive269 on Nov 25, 2006 3:29:15 GMT -5
I just read that the Alaskan is now made in a 44. caliber and that Ruger is making a 4" Redhawk for normal loads. I might have to check them out.
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Post by compulsive269 on Nov 7, 2006 4:04:35 GMT -5
I just purchased a S&W 637-2 from a friend for $250 that he bought for home defense. The 637 is a snub nose 38 special and is a light metal alloy revolver. He shot about 15 rounds at a target about 60 feet away and only managed to put two or three holes in the 4X4 sheet of plywood. Go figure! This also happens to be the first pistol he's ever shot. As with most hard headed guys he decided bigger would be better! He also would not listen to advice about practice or using the little firearm for what it was intended.
Gawd only knows what he'll buy next. I just hope it isn't one of those S&W 500 monsters. My hand isn't big enough to hold one of those things, but if he wants to dump his next purchase and the price is right ........ :>)
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Post by compulsive269 on Jun 16, 2005 5:30:17 GMT -5
Has anyone ever shot a 25 cal. colt pistol? I really need to get off my ample behind and build a box of truth. Anyway, I picked up a couple of 25 cal pistols; a colt and a czechoslovakia Z aut pistole 6.35 mm. I'm half way tempted to send the colt back to their custom dept. and let them work it over. Fun little pistols.
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 27, 2005 14:43:00 GMT -5
I have a difficult time with CCW in the warm months which is why I've gone to a Glock 26 or 27 with an ankle holster. I'll check out the shoulder and IWB holsters for more versatility.
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 26, 2005 10:07:13 GMT -5
Okay, this is what I did wrong as pointed out by a grinning Carl S. When racking the slide, the fingers grip the slide at the back by the hammer, fingers curled to hold the slide only and by the thumb. When I did it I grabbed the entire slide with fingers extended. Ouch and never again. Case ammo is the only way to go besides reloading of course. I've been buying by the case for everything I shoot but the $ amount for 45 cal. is another ouch. I'll get a case or two then start the reloading. I also need to get a crony to figure what powder charge to use, then begins the reloading fun. I'll also check out the holsters you mentioned Trisha. Has anyone used an in side the pants holster? The 1911 bug bit hard, actually, everything I jump into has a bug that bites hard. I didn't pick the handle "compulsive" on a whim. This bug has lead me down the road to sacrilegious behavior. For the second time in my life I sold off some firearms I didn't like or could not use. I dumped the S&W 357AirLite that hurt to shoot more than I cared for, but the pistol I sold that put my name on hell's waiting list was the Glock 21. The handle was to big making the 21 to hard to control for good shot grouping at 10 yards. After shooting the Kimber I realized the fallacy of trying to do the impossible. The Glock gods have cast their wrath upon me. So I figured the best way to medicate my shame was to buy a Kimber Compact Stainless II. Hopefully I'll have this in a few days and when I get my hands on it, don't get between me and the shooting range cause you'll have foot prints running up your back. We really need a smiley face that shrugs, you know?
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 25, 2005 7:34:42 GMT -5
Amazing! I know I can be shallow at times, but if Kimber was a person I would be kissing her feet. Okay, enough about lust.
The Kimber Tactical Custom II recoil was minimal and comparable to my Glock 19, almost and way less than my Glock 23. What recoil there was with the Kimber felt soft and light. This pistol is accurate! I shot 50 rounds with all of them hitting within 4 inches of center at about 10 yards distance. Shooting a pistol for the first time and placing 50 rounds in an 8 inch circle at 10 yards is not bad for my skill level. Getting the sights back on target was also quick and easy because of the soft recoil.
I used full metal jacketed practice ammo for all three firearms. American Eagle 9mm 115 gr. with the Glock 19, American Eagle 40 S&W 155 gr. with the Glock 23 and Winchester 45 auto 185 gr. with the Kimber. I haven't noticed any difference between the American Eagle and Winchester ammo.
I only have two problems with this pistol. The slide serrations are sharp, not cut and bleed sharp, but they definitely grab the skin. The second problem is the double thumb safety which can make racking the slide an adventure in bleeding if your not careful.
I try and use the same movement loading a pistol as I would use to clear a misfire. The move is called tap, rack, bang. So, with much enthusiasm I slammed the magazine (tap) into place right along with part of my little finger. Big blood blister and lots of whining followed. Then I racked the slide, again using much enthusiasm and a followed through with my hand motion toward my shoulder. Remember the double thumb safety? Well they stick out just a little and just enough to grab and separate flesh from bone as the fingers fly by while racking the slide with much enthusiasm and hand follow through. Yup, lots of bleeding, finger sucking and whining of course.
I really like this pistol and plan to buy another more suitable for CCW. Care must be used however,when operating any firearm and with minor changes, mostly finger positioning, this Kimber will be a hoot to shoot.
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 24, 2005 10:03:45 GMT -5
YoHo, Buckshot, maybe this Handgun forum should be called the B&C forum. I wonder where everyone else is? Anyway, I went to a small gun store in Bailey, Co. appropriately named Bailey Guns. This is the web site www.baileyguns.com So I walk into this place just to look and talk to the owner about a Ruger New Model Bisley and 1911s. I wish he had the Ruger in stock. What he did have on hand was a Kimber Tactical Custom II. I've heard nothing but good stuff about Kimber. After a fun two hour stay I left knowing I had two new friends; the Kimber 1911, that I was taking back home and my credit card company. Rules are rules so I'm off to the range today with my new Kimber 1911. The only tough decision I need to make is whether to leave my credit card buried in the back of my safe under lots of stuff or to use the credit card as a target at the range! Maybe we need a 1911 forum!
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 23, 2005 6:58:09 GMT -5
I can find no fault in your statement and I agree with you. Here in Colorado protecting your own life is okay, but at times confusing. I think we can intercede to save another's life as well. Everything seems to hang on the circumstances of the situation. Anyone here in Colorado that can speak to this subject, please do so! One guy shot and killed a neighbor through a locked front door. The neighbor was mad and was trying to batter the door down when he was stopped by the homeowner. I don't think any legal action was taken against the shooter. Another guy was attacked in a parking lot of a local movie rental business and beaten by a guy who was angry about a nick in his car door. The attacker found a pipe and was beating the other guy, so the man being beaten pulled a gun and killed the attacker and then shot the attacker's wife. She lived. Again, I don't think anything happened to the shooter. We also have a make my day law that basically says you can protect yourself and family in your home. A bad guy breaks in, you can shoot away. Again, everything seems to hinge on circumstance. Colorado has lots of friendly knowledgeable folks that have memberships to shooting clubs and we seem to have gun stores all over the place. The store I frequent has an indoor shooting range with a membership side and a public side. The sales people are good and have experience with many of the firearms they sell. We also have Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mountain and soon the ultimate mecca, Cabela's. AND, we have cop shops. Talk about conceal carry experts. Praise to the firearms and sports gods! ;D Unfortunately we do attract nuts. Some of them try to mimic the real LEO's and actually pull people over in a traffic stop, with flashing lights and all the trappings. The cops are usually all over this kind of stuff. Thanks for the advice on 1911s. I don't know enough about them to actually buy one yet, but I'm working on that. I guess I've never had to worry about a gun not shooting certain ammo or messing up and not firing, or having recalls! I didn't know guns have recalls. All the wheel guns I have are brand name and super reliable. My pistols, with only one brain dead purchase/exception are either Walther or Glock. AND, we all know about the legendary Glock, right out of the box, reliability and accuracy. ;D Sorry guy's, I just can't help myself!
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 21, 2005 10:43:14 GMT -5
Psssit Buckshot - when you read something in a magazine ie; Magazine Commando, Soldier of Fortune, or commando magazinessssssss - notice the ssss at the end, that's plural for magazine, sort of, well anyway, all of the stuff you read from any rag is first or second or third hand. I do agree that many magazinesssssss have reputable authors, but please realize where the author's pay check comes from. Do you actually believe any writer would put a negative spin on any product tooted in whichever magazine (sss) they produce articles for? Reputable authors, or not, are bias. They always speak to the strengths of products. AND, since you obviously follow info disseminated in magazinessss like Soldier of Fortune, Magazine Commando, or whatever, info which is second or third hand, how could you possibly not at least listen to a reputable gun store owner or sales person? Hummm? These guys do talk to authors, manufacturers, LEOs and other reputable sources of info, you know!? Maybe things are different in Ohio than here in Colorado, but I'm sure there are reputable firearms dealers in your area. I assume of course, you purchase your firearms from reputable sources and not some back ally stop and swap deal. Most reputable and knowledgeable firearms dealers are willing to share info with you regardless of their source cause most wouldn't spit out bad info on a bet. Their business depends on good products and info. Here in Colorado to get a CCW most people take classes which usually last anywhere from one to two days. So please, don't worry about us. Most people don't want to shoot anyone else anyway and they especially don't want to plunk their own toes of. I do agree with you on the subject of training and experience. The more the merrier, however I don't see the difference between CCW and home protection. Most property butts up to the property of someone else. Regardless of where you live; city, suburb or country, you have neighbors. So, if you get nervous about someone carrying in public with only a minimum amount of training, how could you not be nervous about the gun toting drugy with a freeze dried brain living in your neighborhood? Besides, isn't this CCW permit thing something new? Alaska is the last to allow citizens the right to carry without getting a license. Power to Alaska! So what are you going to do if the people ever do manage to get their rights back and don't need a license to carry. What about Mr. Freeze Dried Brain who may live next door to you and what are you going to do about the person who buys a gun for home protection but never fires it let alone practice with the firearm? Standards are a great thing to chew on but I don't understand your position of paranoia considering neighbors and all others. Just a note here. In Colorado we have public and private shooting ranges sprinkled through out our state. ;D ;D ;D Warping allowed area! ;D ;D ;D I'm thinking about getting a 1911. A reputable firearms dealer is having a sale of S&W firearms. Is a 1911 Deluxe stainless 45 acp for $630 a good price and is this a good gun, or should I be looking at another brand?
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 20, 2005 4:53:27 GMT -5
Gun store BS and commando magazines? Where do you think gun store info comes from, but from sources like LEO's. Commando magazines? Really? You like those? Well, some magazine articles that talk about self-defense or the calibers and firearms used by LEAs, on occasion, address over/under penetration/expansion and are not your beloved commando mags. Handgunner, Handguns and Guns have probably had articles addressing penetration and expansion issues. I am not going to spend time digging through them, so have at it if you choose. So what to do! I wish we had a smiley face that shrugged. You've been to the various internet forums, Buckshot, so go read up on penetration/expansion issues and verify away. Me, I'll go to web sites like www.glock.com and read up on what they have to say. I also like www.glocktalk.com, but if it doesn't come from a manufacturer's website then don't believe it. ;D Just kidding! Of course training and experience are important, but does a CCW have to go to an expensive training facility? NO. ISPA and IDPA are two good clubs for shooting experience and there are always the local gun ranges. The experience I was talking about was what Feds. state or local agencies get. Their training and experience is far above what a civilian gets. Buckshot, what did you mean about not carrying and training? Are you saying people that practice shooting at ranges should not be allowed to carry a firearm because they haven't had training from an expensive facility? What if they can't afford the price of a shooting range? Is shooting at targets when they go camping or hiking good enough? What if they only shoot once a month, is that enough? What about the elderly that don't or can't shoot often? What is the difference between a CCW or using a gun to protect a home by the home owner? So people that don't have enough training, according to your standards Buckshot, should not be allowed to own firearms? Really?
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 19, 2005 11:18:20 GMT -5
Yup, that's a curve! Maybe folks in your line of work or LEO's have more of a cushion with the law. Now don't get your hackles up. The problem I/we have is a lack of knowledge and experience. I/we, hear stories of over penetration and law suits and jail sentences bestowed upon people doing what they thought was right. We hear about violence; home invasions, rapes, beatings, etc. So, we try to get something that gives us some measure of protection, but not so much that we get a jail cell or pulled into court.
Many times we hear how one caliber, 357, 45 and others have characteristics that we desire or try to avoid. The one time occurrence gets over deserved attention and poof; "Don't carry a 357, 45, 10mm because of over penetration", "9mm doesn't have the stopping power", or my favorite, "The 45, even a near miss, will tear chunks out of a body that no one can live through." So, go and read QuaterBore's story. Now what do we do? Each situation is unique with a set of circumstances that may or may not be duplicated.
Which caliber should we carry? Okay, the biggest caliber a person's skill level and physical ability allows. Then what do most people like me do, analyze; which manufacturer, barrel length, compensated or not, ammo, practice time or place, holsters, when to shoot or run, etc. Many folks lack experience and can't get it, so we read, which leads to more analyzing/ brain freeze.
Many people will grab at anything that offers some measure of security, but that may lead to tunnel vision and the erroneous belief that one size fits all. Your work, my life, someone's handicap adds to the confusion of what to do or carry. Nothing speaks more to knowledge than actual experience, a plateau many can't reach.
Hence- Glocks are the best/Colt/S&W/whatever caliber/holster-carry method............
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 3, 2005 4:11:00 GMT -5
I have no qualms about shooting or owning an antiquated, metal, semi-auto. ;D What I would be worried about is the penetration, , of the bullet, and whether that bullet will pass thru the BG and hit someone else. The 40 not only has good penetration, but it stays in the intended target. I've heard stories about the weak 9mm round, but that might of been before the ammo available today. While I believe the 45 set the standard for effective knock down power, in todays world of CCW, the 45 is out of place because of over penetration. Civil law suits cost too much from any point of view. ;D Besides, do you really believe someone would rather carry a 10 pound chunk of clunky steel semi-auto pistol over a Glock which, IMO, sets the standard for reliability and accuracy! ;D ;D
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Post by compulsive269 on Feb 2, 2005 1:51:45 GMT -5
The DA 44mags by ruger and colt are a hoot to shoot for wheel guns, but my favs are the Glocks. The subs and compacts in 9mm and 40 are a blast. I CCW both 9s and if I can tame the recoil with a new guide tube, I'll carry the b*tt kicking 40s. I thought about adding a comp barrel but it would stick out from the slide by about 1 inch. I guess I could pick up a 23C, then add a new guide tube for more recoil reduction. ;D
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Post by compulsive269 on Nov 7, 2006 3:26:15 GMT -5
Lucky man! I live in the Republic of Denver where "They" chose to follow whichever laws "They" want. The Republic of Denver is a home rule city so when voters of the State of Colorado voted to make all firearms rules the same through out the entire state, The Republic of Denver claimed "home rule". This means state/federal laws need not apply unless the All Knowing Elected Fathers of The Republic of Denver say they apply. When the Great Gun Ban of Clinton expired The Republic of Denver cried "home rule" and continued the ban. NO Assault Rifles Allowed in The Republic of Denver!!!! All over Colorado an AK is OK, but if a person happens to be a subject of The Republic of Denver owning an assault weapon is a crime!
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