allthumbs Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 freebase9, thankyou, thankyou very much. Quote
minx Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 guns don't kill people, the crazy people who carry the guns kill people Quote
Greg_W Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 catbirdseat - One was outside of my dormitory, the other was standing outside a McDonald's. Quote
freeclimb9 Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 guns don't kill people, the crazy people who carry the guns kill people Let's sort out cause from effect: bullets kill people. Quote
sk Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'm a little late on the disussion here but, my Dad always braught a colt .45 with us when we camped. I don't know if it was legal or what ever, but I knew where it was, I knew not to touch it and i knew that if any one or anything threatened me or mom it was dead. Dad also kept all the guns on a gun rack by the front door. I knew where the bulits were and how to load the guns. Thank god I never had to. Â I am not a huge fan of guns. I choose not to learn to shoot or to own a gun. But I sleep with a hunting knife when I camp.... Quote
rr666 Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I think guns are great! I have actually been thinking of purchasing a handgun, for protection, and fun shooting things. Any recommendations Greg? right now, I just have a 12-gauge and a .30-06 Â Quote
gregm Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Quote
freeclimb9 Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 rr666, there are a bunch of fun loads available for a 12 gauge. Tear gas, bean bags, flares, bird bombs, fleshettes, slugs, dragon's breath. I'd say to spend money on ammo rather that get a handgun --unless, of course, you can carry one concealed. What are the laws in WA? Quote
allthumbs Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Greg, this subject is so involved and diverse, a statement like that is just preposterous. You should bone up on some facts before making broad statements like that. It makes you look like an idiot. Quote
gregm Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Greg, this subject is so involved and diverse, a statement like that is just preposterous. You should bone up on some facts before making broad statements like that. It makes you look like an idiot. Â whoa dude, i admit i am not an expert on the subject. i didn't realize this was a touchy subject for you. the only thing i get emotional about is real versus fake. Quote
allthumbs Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 Sorry man, but it would be like me saying that bolts were always a necessity. I'll have Rosie smack me a good one. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Greg, this subject is so involved and diverse, a statement like that is just preposterous. You should bone up on some facts before making broad statements like that. It makes you look like an idiot. Â whoa dude, i admit i am not an expert on the subject. i didn't realize this was a touchy subject for you. the only thing i get emotional about is real versus fake. Â You guys are all silly. How about some more windows? Quote
Greg_W Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I knew not to touch it.. Â C'mon, Muffy, touch it. It's been so long!! Quote
Greg_W Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Greg, this subject is so involved and diverse, a statement like that is just preposterous. You should bone up on some facts before making broad statements like that. It makes you look like an idiot. Â whoa dude, i admit i am not an expert on the subject. i didn't realize this was a touchy subject for you. the only thing i get emotional about is real versus fake. Â gregm - The reason Trask jumped your shit is that your statement is incorrect. A Baretta is a brand of pistol. A 9-mm is smaller than a .45 ACP round. The .45 packs a huge whallop because it is so heavy - a great manstopper. However, the 9-mm (which I carry) does penetrate better and that is nice for out in the bush where you might encounter a thick-skinned cougar. That said, the relatively new .40 S&W ammunition has proven to combine the best of the .45 and the 9-mm. If I was buying another "carry" gun, it would be chambered in .40 S&W. Â rr666 - It depends on your budget. Baretta and Colt make some nice small guns chambered in .45 & 9-mm that are good for carrying. For a "carry" gun you want a piece that isn't too large and doesn't have a lot of protuberances to catch on clothing when you draw; several "hammerless" models are nice for this. There are a few nice former Eastern Bloc manufacturers that make a nice medium-framed pistol that is relatively inexpensive. I carry a Makarov 9X18 which I bought used for about $160; it carries really nice. Â Hope that helps. Â Greg W Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd recommend a 1911 .45 Â i think a baretta or similar 9mm has better penetrating power. Greg, this subject is so involved and diverse, a statement like that is just preposterous. You should bone up on some facts before making broad statements like that. It makes you look like an idiot. Â whoa dude, i admit i am not an expert on the subject. i didn't realize this was a touchy subject for you. the only thing i get emotional about is real versus fake. Â gregm - The reason Trask jumped your shit is that your statement is incorrect. A Baretta is a brand of pistol. A 9-mm is smaller than a .45 ACP round. The .45 packs a huge whallop because it is so heavy - a great manstopper. However, the 9-mm (which I carry) does penetrate better and that is nice for out in the bush where you might encounter a thick-skinned cougar. That said, the relatively new .40 S&W ammunition has proven to combine the best of the .45 and the 9-mm. If I was buying another "carry" gun, it would be chambered in .40 S&W. Â rr666 - It depends on your budget. Baretta and Colt make some nice small guns chambered in .45 & 9-mm that are good for carrying. For a "carry" gun you want a piece that isn't too large and doesn't have a lot of protuberances to catch on clothing when you draw; several "hammerless" models are nice for this. There are a few nice former Eastern Bloc manufacturers that make a nice medium-framed pistol that is relatively inexpensive. I carry a Makarov 9X18 which I bought used for about $160; it carries really nice. Â Hope that helps. Â Greg W Â how much of a whallop is the 45 going to pack when it runs out of the range most 9mm are capable of? Quote
Greg_W Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 you are sick I was talking about me dad  I wasn't... Quote
Greg_W Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 how much of a whallop is the 45 going to pack when it runs out of the range most 9mm are capable of? Â Good point, Ray. I would counter that with the point that pistols are for close-quarters. Right? I'm looking at maximum effectiveness in the first 30', which a .45 ACP bullet travelling at approx. 850-fps can cover in .0353-seconds without losing too much energy. I can look up some ballistics if you want. Quote
rr666 Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 rr666 - It depends on your budget. Â Actually, I was just thinking of grabbing one from the store in Tacoma where the sniper got his. It doesn't sound like they would care too much. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 how much of a whallop is the 45 going to pack when it runs out of the range most 9mm are capable of? Â Good point, Ray. I would counter that with the point that pistols are for close-quarters. Right? I'm looking at maximum effectiveness in the first 30', which a .45 ACP bullet travelling at approx. 850-fps can cover in .0353-seconds without losing too much energy. I can look up some ballistics if you want. Â Dont waste your time. I'm just fuckin around. Quote
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