When I told CyberDude what I got Susan for Christmas I thought he would fall off of his chair laughing...so I thought I would share it here as well... everyone need a good laugh!
1. I got her a black pearl ring with diamonds going around the pearl that matches the necklace I got her 3 years back.
2. I got her a stainless steel Walter PPK/S 380 to replace her Ole 38 cal.
Olds,
Those aren't contrasting they're complimentary. The brilliant sheen of black pearl and diamonds against SS is beautiful. Furthermore the ring says "look at me" while the gun says "you've looked long enough now back off Punk". Sounds perfect to me :)
QuoteFurthermore the ring says "look at me" while the gun says "you've looked long enough now back off Punk".
Haha.... that was my first thought too! ;)
Nice presents Olds, musn't let my partner see this post as she might want the same! Certainly wouldn't give her the gun in case she is not happy with the new dishwasher I had in mind for her present. ;) :-[
I wouldn't have to get my lady the gun, cuz if I gave her a dishwasher she would go out and buy the gun herself. I'm not allowed to give her anything that pertains to cooking or cleaning....whereas she is more than welcome to get me something that pertains to cooking. GO FIGURE!!!!
Smokey, sometimes it's just not fair is it? ;D
Old's I think that's a perfect gift. I might have to do that one too! Anns old 357 is getting a slight tarnish on it and she's been complaining that her rings are way to small anymore. (No I didn't tell her her fingers were gaining weight). I'm dumb but not crazy! ;D
Hey all... I pick up Susan's Walter today. Man is it ever a sweet deal.... I have one in blue but I think I might get one in stainless like her's for myself. It has a really nice hand feel. I can't wait to take it to the range.
(http://www.e-zbrane.sk/walt1.jpg)
BTW I'm have the triger pull on my 9m reworked to a 4 pound pull. Not to light, but better than it is now.
If you have not seen my new 9 this is it. (image is to large for a post board, but the details are great. Just click on the link.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/images/pistols/PX9130LLarge.jpg
That's pretty Old's! It'll be almost like she's wearing jewelry. :)
Both selections are definitely nice, Olds...good taste, good job.
I'm hoping to bring my wife along in that area, too. I've been plying her with diamonds since we met and I've gotten her started on a Walther P22. She's not too enthusiastic yet and a little recoil shy...but I have hopes.
Now about that Springfield...it's fine lookin' and all...but there's just something about a 1911 in 9mm that seems...oh...unnatural...un-right. ;D ;)
QuoteNow about that Springfield...it's fine lookin' and all...but there's just something about a 1911 in 9mm that seems...oh...unnatural...un-right.
Over on the gun board I go to from time to time there was a link about a 1911 shooting contest to see whose 1911 would jam etc... There was just about every make of 1911 there. At the end of the day (hundred of rounds later) it was only the one 1911 9mm that did not jam.... All of the 45s had jammed out.
Unnatural? A matter of option. I would rather be there shooting when needed then have egg on my face trying to clear a jam at the wrong time... ;D Don't misunderstand me I loved my Colt 1911 45, but as of last week I sold it to my operation manager. I found I could get 5 - 9mm off before I could resight and shoot the 45 three times. Now if I was a younger man than I could have handled the 45 better... goes with the age...
Aw, you know I was just funnin' ya. The best gun to shoot is the one ya shoot the best. Besides, I do own one 9mm...a Kahr PM9. It just about disappears in the waistband and it's a handful of fun on the range, to boot.
In defense of my 1911, though...I scarcely remember the last FTF I had. It was during breakin, about seven years and a few thousand rounds ago.
Peter NP!
Didn't think so, friend! Oh...and since we're postin' gun porn, here's the Kimber of which I fondly spoke...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/PetersCreek/Posted/Kimber.jpg)
Very nice.... are you part of a Rapid Fire Pistol Team? I understand that gun does well in those matches.
Nope. While we do have a bunch of user groups at the range, I'm not sure we have one of those. However, I have been a Cowboy Action shooter for a few years, even though I haven't competed much this year due to ailments. Rapid fire of a different sort!
QuoteI have been a Cowboy Action shooter for a few years
Here the Cowboys dress the part and shoot 6 shooter 45s. Do you?
Yep...but more than just the six shooters. A typical course of fire requires two single-action wheel guns, a lever or pump action rifle in pistol caliber, and a shotgun...either a side-by-side or an external hammer pump gun liike the Winchester Model of 1897. My competition outfit includes a pair of Ruger Bisley Vaqueros in .45 Colt, an Uberti repro Winchester Model of 1866 "Yellow Boy" (also in .45 Colt), and a Rossi mule-earred (external hammers) Coach Gun in 12 guage.
Nice bling bling......looking for those pearl grips....
Quote from: PetersCreek on December 20, 2006, 09:13:54 AM
Yep...but more than just the six shooters. A typical course of fire requires two single-action wheel guns, a lever or pump action rifle in pistol caliber, and a shotgun...either a side-by-side or an external hammer pump gun liike the Winchester Model of 1897. My competition outfit includes a pair of Ruger Bisley Vaqueros in .45 Colt, an Uberti repro Winchester Model of 1866 "Yellow Boy" (also in .45 Colt), and a Rossi mule-earred (external hammers) Coach Gun in 12 guage.
And here I was only worried about keeping the rats away... ;D
That's what the Mossberg tactical home defender is for...but hey...the cowboy guns'll work for that in a pinch, too. ;D
Hey Peter, I have a Mossberg 500 with a pistol grip.... I call it "My Get Out Of My House Gun."
I had the trigger reworked to 4 pounds on my 9. 100 rounds at 15 yards and it grouped 1/2". Works for me.
However there was a dude on the range that was shooting a 50 cal. Damn what a noise maker. If he missed with it no matter... the sound would have scared you to death!
Mine's a 500-wannabe...the much lower priced Maverick 88. It takes a lot of the same aftermarket accessories as the 500. I put a tac stock with pistol grip on on it...just in case The Wife® needs to use it...if I can convince her not to just swing it like a club.
Speaking of loud handguns...
Not long after moving to Alaska, I was out at a range doing a little casual shooting when I heard a "bah-WOOOM." I looked down the line to see a little old man...literally...he was about 5' 4" and in his 60s, at least. He was shooting a couple of Thompson Center Contenders...one was chambered in .375, the other in .45-70. After a couple more shots, I walked down to strike up a conversation with him while he was taking a break. Turns out he was an avid moose hunter with these things and even pulled out a photo of himself reclining in the rack of recent kill.
Sorry to butt in guys, have you by any chance seen that movie clip that's going around of a guy on a pistol range firing the biggest mother of a revolver, I'm talking howitzer proportions, and the recoil makes it fly out of his hands just missing his face. In slo mo you realise he could have been seriously injured or worse.
Is that for real? Can you get pistols that can do that?
Here in the UK all handguns are illigal. To get a shotgun ticket is a minefield. If you want a .22lr rifle it's even worse and anything bigger, virtually forget it unless you can show a damned good reason.
The offshore island where Manx and I live is even more draconian. Even air rifles and crossbows require a weapons certificate from the police. Oh! and all auto shotguns are limited to 3 shots. 2 in the mag, one up the spout.
What with a very active anti "bloodsports" lobby it's not a hunter friendly place to live. Shoot on guys.
I think I've seen the video to which you refer...but I don't remember for sure which handgun he was firing. My off-the-top guess would be the Smith & Wesson Model 500 (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=12761&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15707&isFirearm=Y) (.500 S&W) since it's the newest big gun on the block. But it could also be any number of other large-caliber handguns like a Magnum Research revolver in .45-70 Govt or Freedom Arms in .475 Linebaugh.
As for it flying out the shooter's hand, you don't even need one that large to catch an unprepared shooter unawares. I have more traditional revolvers in .44 Mag and .45 Colt that'll fly if not properly gripped.
Without straying too far into an area about which I'm quite passionate, I'll just say that I truly don't envy you your gun laws. Drop me a line if you ever find youself in this part of the world and we'll make a date for the range at the very least.
QuoteThe offshore island where Manx and I live is even more draconian. Even air rifles and crossbows require a weapons certificate from the police.
Good Night Ms Moses...
One of my Gaming friends lives in England and was telling me about this "now" push to ban larger kitchen knives.... I love you guys, and you are great friends not only here on the boards but with my country. However, all I can say is I'm glad to be an American.
The idea of having someone governing me as a parent does a child does not abode well with me. One thing is for sure... as the man said back in the day: With a gun in hand all men are created equal.
Found it. www.clipaday.com/2006/07worlds-most-powerful-hand-gun.html
Enjoy
sorry, should be / after 07
Could not get that link to work... but found this one of a 60 cal hand gun...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7279049101024789666
Thats the rascal !
Well, in that fuzzy video, it looks like a Thompson/Center Encore (http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/proHunterPistols.php) single-shot pistol.
That video has been making the rounds for a while. Some versions even go so far as to say it's a .600 Nitro Express load...a huge, brutal cartridge used in elephant guns. Most of the online comments I remember reading voice skepticism that it's actually chambered for any .60 caliber load. I tend to agree.
The largest caliber offered by T/C from stock for the linked pistol is .500 S&W. This is consistent with the video in that the flying pistol is apparently outfitted with a muzzle brake, which is standard on the Encore in that caliber only. Of course this doesn't rule out a customized pistol and/or a wildcat cartridge...but that's an awful lot of trouble and care to go through only to forget to grip the pistol properly.