went gun shopping today....

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:52 am

and came home with a beretta 92fs Brigadier Inox 9mm handgun. It's pretty sexy. Shot it at the store, since they have an indoor gun range. It sure is a lot of fun. Here is a good link with a picture.http://www.gunshopfinder.com/b...x.asp

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:57 am

Wow, this just boggles my mind. Gun shopping? I don't think I'd know even where to buy such a gun! Must be a Canadian thing.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:59 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»Wow, this just boggles my mind. Gun shopping? I don't think I'd know even where to buy such a gun! Must be a Canadian thing.i was waiting for someone to say it.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:00 am

folks are giving me their .38. you can use both .22 and .38 caliber but i don't know how to shoot it. now it gives me a reason to get my conceal carry license. i've been wanting to do that for a long time just never got around to it. lol. would be good to have for hiking up here!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:02 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe Â»i was waiting for someone to say it.What? That its a Canadian thing? Or that its mind boggling?

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:08 am

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»What? That its a Canadian thing? Or that its mind boggling? I was wondering the same thing. I've been looking into getting a hand gun for about 3-4 months now, and since I took the day off work, and my room mate did too (randomly) we both went to the gun shop down the road to do some shopping.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:16 am

Congrats Brian. I have a Beretta 92 that I bought 15 years ago. It came with Brazilian wood grips that I removed and replaced with some Pachmayr grips.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:21 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»Sweet. Nice Iron.First Gun?I have an H&K .40 S/WThanks man!First hand gun. I've got a 12 gauge Remington 870 express mag also.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:32 am

I have 3 shotguns, 2 rifles and a crossbow but with the regulations we have you can't even buy a handgun unless you are a member of a gun club. Then you have to register the times and the route you will be taking to the club to use your gun. Your gun must be in a locked case in the trunk of your car and I think the ammo must stay at the club. It would be fun to have a handgun for target practice and plinking varmints.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:47 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»I have an H&K .40 S/WHK are the Rolls Royce for weapons. In 1984 I picked up a new HK91 at a gun show just outside of Columbus Ohio for $468.00. It's now worth over 2k.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:17 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»Nice find was it rare or low serial number.During that year there was a limited supply (importation) from Germany.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:36 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»Do you shoot skeet, sporting clays, or just intruders? 1 and 3. I haven't gotten the guts to try shooting sporting clays yet... I gotta get a little bit better than 70% on skeet first. I will be using the shotgun to go rabbit hunting too now, so I'm excited for that. The hand gun will be more for target shooting

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:44 am

Wow, it's nice to see some firearm enthusiasts around here!Here's my current baby:A Rossi .357 mag. It's primarily for home defense. I keep it locked and loaded with 3 pre-fragmented hollow points and 3 jacketed hollow points. It also has vents at the end of the barrel so it thows out a 6" ball of fire when I shoot it. I kinda wanna get a Sig Sauer to replace it though because the .357 mag is probably a little overkill for home defense (no pun intended).I also have a little Marlin .22 that I use to plink, plus a Remington 12gauge. I have a Gamo .177 air rifle and a Gamo P-23(0) air pistol that I use around the yard when I don't have time to leave and shoot my real guns.

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:57 am

getting my concealed carry permit was why i looked forward to turning 21. the whole legal booze thing was just a bonus.then again, i live in texas, and you can get a concealed carry permit just for giving an officer a friendly smile.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:11 am

Quote, originally posted by jwalcik Â»getting my concealed carry permit was why i looked forward to turning 21. the whole legal booze thing was just a bonus.then again, i live in texas, and you can get a concealed carry permit just for giving an officer a friendly smile.They are offering a class where I got the gun, so I'm probably going to go to that on May 1st to get my CCW

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:36 am

i think i'm beyond being an enthusiast...i just returned from the range today...i own, and have owned several firearms...currently i own a Bushmaster XM-15 with a very nice ACOG mounted on top (telescoping stock of course) an S&W 5906, a Glock 27, a Ruger Security Six .357 magnum, and Khar Arms 9mm...just unloaded (pun intended) a Glock 23 and an S&W j frame, the 642 ( i regret getting rid of that one)...for shotguns, i have two Ithaca pump actions...12ga. and 20ga....looking to get a Binelli super 90...it helps to be a cop....Quote, originally posted by Mase Â»Wow, it's nice to see some firearm enthusiasts around here!Here's my current baby:A Rossi .357 mag. It's primarily for home defense. I keep it locked and loaded with 3 pre-fragmented hollow points and 3 jacketed hollow points. It also has vents at the end of the barrel so it thows out a 6" ball of fire when I shoot it. I kinda wanna get a Sig Sauer to replace it though because the .357 mag is probably a little overkill for home defense (no pun intended).I also have a little Marlin .22 that I use to plink, plus a Remington 12gauge. I have a Gamo .177 air rifle and a Gamo P-23(0) air pistol that I use around the yard when I don't have time to leave and shoot my real guns.

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:40 am

the .357 is the perfect home defense weapon...and probably the perfect handgun round...sigs are great guns, but nothing beats the magnum for home defense...keep it...that's what my wife has on the nightstand when i work midnights...

cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:07 am

Don't have much time to play with them, but here's a couple pics (poor) of my Colt Gold Cup, and an old Ruger MK II. The 45 was a 25th wedding anniversary present from my mother to my father.Have a few rifles also. Ruger 44 Carbine, Ruger 10/22, old Marlin 22 lever action.

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redlava · Post by **redlava** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:50 am

I don't own a gun, but I would like too. But to me they are just like new rims for the Vibe. Cool to have but the cost isn't justifiable in my mind. I enjoy shooting, but don't want a $500 dollar gun to shoot twice a month at a range. Oh well maybe when I am older and if I am really good.

rated_w · Post by **rated_w** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:32 am

my gf tells me I'm not allowed bringing firearms home.. ... yet I will be around them in my future career .. I hope I'll never have to use it.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:34 am

Quote, originally posted by redlava Â»I don't own a gun, but I would like too. But to me they are just like new rims for the Vibe. except like Rasermon pointed out, guns are an investment, not just something that is all looks, and goes down in value. (no offense rim owners, I had em too)

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:43 am

Sorry, had to do it.

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cohocarl · Post by **cohocarl** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:49 pm

Quote, originally posted by rasermon Â»Sorry, had to do it. Don't do it (removed): http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/s...ON=US

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:20 pm

Nice gun Pablo. Do you have concealed (sp?) carry permit?

russ257 · Post by **russ257** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:33 pm

i have a kahr 9mm and a hk usp compact 40 sw. I love guns. the way i figure it buy a used gun in good condition and you can turn it back into cash reather quickly at the local shop if you ever really needed to and not lose much money. and if you have a time you usually break even

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»Nice gun Pablo. Do you have concealed (sp?) carry permit?Not yet, they are offering a class on May 1st that I will probably be attending

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:03 pm

I do have guns, but considering my area, I don't think I need a carry permit. I would like to get a semi-auto, much like yours but black. My only pistol is a Taurus 357 revolver, black with wooden handle.

MJN2 · Post by **MJN2** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:22 am

Quote, originally posted by kharman Â»the .357 is the perfect home defense weapon...and probably the perfect handgun round...sigs are great guns, but nothing beats the magnum for home defense...keep it...that's what my wife has on the nightstand when i work midnights...The only issue I have with .357's is that they tend to go through things..the intruder you shoot, the wall behind them, etc.That's why I picked up an m1911A1 .45acp clone several months back. Plenty of knockdown without the worry of wondering where the bullet ends up. Especially with 230 gr. Federal Hydrashocks

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:58 am

Quote, originally posted by MJN2 Â»The only issue I have with .357's is that they tend to go through things..the intruder you shoot, the wall behind them, etc.Yes, because the only thing worse than arguing self defense in court, is having to come home and patch up the walls.

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:41 am

they really don't overpenetrate that much, especially if you use a good hollow point...while it's true they won't mushroom as easily going into things like drywall and wall studs as they would soft tissue...they are safe to use for home defense...and they work especially well if you hit the target...Quote, originally posted by MJN2 Â»The only issue I have with .357's is that they tend to go through things..the intruder you shoot, the wall behind them, etc.That's why I picked up an m1911A1 .45acp clone several months back. Plenty of knockdown without the worry of wondering where the bullet ends up. Especially with 230 gr. Federal Hydrashocks

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:48 am

Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller Â»Southpaw?Lol, just for shooting. I have a lazy right eye and the left will over power the right eye. I can shoot right or left.

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:52 am

here are a few of my babies...

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:55 am

I don't have one but the wife wants to get one...I could just sleep on the couch you know! It really doesn't have to come to this!!!!!!Let this be a note should I ever die "accidently" by gunshot from the wife... The charging bear was behind her and with my own tail between my legs was in front hehe.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:40 am

I want to get one, but I don't really have a clue what to get and it's yet another thing to save up money for. I'd like a semi-auto .45, but I've been told that it's going to be a bit difficult for concealed carry.My mom and stepdad have a S&W .357 Magnum revolver with combat grips for home defense. If you're worried about the shot going through the intruder, the walls, Sparky the dog, the neighbor's Jeep, and into their kitchen, then it can fire a .38 bullet nicely. Could also buy .357 non-magnum rounds for it too. I like the gun, and it's easy shooting with the .38's loaded. But I'd like a smaller semi-auto that is easier for concealed carry. I won't buy a gun until I've taken the safety classes and have the CC permit.

rated_w · Post by **rated_w** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:38 am

where are my water guns

SilverExpress · Post by **SilverExpress** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:51 am

http://www.big-boys.com/articles/abiggun1.htmlThey should offer this rifle as a pistol too. Interesting what a few barrels of oil will buy these days.

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:14 pm

Quote, originally posted by SilverExpress Â»http://www.big-boys.com/articles/abiggun1.htmlThey should offer this rifle as a pistol too. Interesting what a few barrels of oil will buy these days. Ummm...ouch. And I thought shooting a 12ga mag shell with out a recoil pad on a stubby folding stock hurt! That's nothing compared to that T-Rex though.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:40 pm

A few years ago I read an article in a Quebec hunting magazine about an 8 guage shotgun. The front page caption read-"Hurts as much at both ends". Apparently they come with a full choke and are used for high flying geese.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:23 pm

Quote, originally posted by Stang2Vibe Â»I want to get one, but I don't really have a clue what to get and it's yet another thing to save up money for. I'd like a semi-auto .45, but I've been told that it's going to be a bit difficult for concealed carry.Heck, just save up the cash, go to Cabela's just across the border into WV. They have a Desert Eagle 50 Cal. It's a few grand, but you wanna talk about stopping power!!!!

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:51 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»Heck, just save up the cash, go to Cabela's just across the border into WV. They have a Desert Eagle 50 Cal. It a few grand, but you wanna talk about stopping power!!!!Then go across the street to the doctors office and have him premake your wrist braces.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:53 pm

Quote, originally posted by Pablo1669 Â»Then go across the street to the doctors office and have him premake your wrist braces.Yeah! I was amazed at the size of that thing. No question, NOT BUILT FOR CONCEALED CARRY

DaddyVibeMI · Post by **DaddyVibeMI** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:10 pm

I don't like hand gun that they're too small for me. I rather to have 12gauge automatic three shells pump Remington shotgun with scope. It was my first christmas gift from my grandfather. I have use 12 gauge shotgun since 1999 and have not miss single deer every hunting season.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:01 am

It's cool to see that so many people here have interests in guns. I really didn't think my original post was going to generate this much conversation.I am going to my buddies place this weekend to shoot my new Beretta. I'm so excited.

Pablo1669 · Post by **Pablo1669** » Mon May 16, 2005 2:44 am

here is me shooting the new gun

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Mase · Post by **Mase** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:42 am

I took my girlfriend out yesterday to learn how to shoot my 12ga. I was proud of her! She didn't have any problem shooting 3" mags or slugs. Tonight, she'll learn how to clean it!I'm still not sure if it's a good thing knowing that your girlfriend can load and shoot guns though .