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May 28, 2008, 10:56 PM
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The Sheer Joy of MOUSE GUNS....
Okay, so they're not going to stop a charging rhino. So no one has hi-capacity magazines for them nor do they make scopes for them. Still, no one's handgun collection would be complete without at least one or two mouse guns. Or maybe three or four.
But what is it about them that makes them so desirable? Is it part of our childhood's craving of toys? Do these tiny revolvers and autoloaders remind us of the little pistols our mothers or fathers bought us? Or is it our desire to see everything miniaturized? Kind of like those highly detailed cars that sport doors that open and lights that flash? Or is it our fascination with "modern marvels"? (Isn't there a model of a Colt single-action revolver that shoots real bullets, though miniaturized?) Actually, I know of one person who collects nothing but tiny guns. He calls it his "sniz" collection, sniz standing for "Saturday Night Special." How many mouse guns do YOU have, and why do you have them? And do you trust them to do what their supposed to do? I've seen many news reports in my day of people successfully using them to stop bad guys, and a surprising number of little .25 autos have actually killed them...the bad guys that is. The whole idea behind them is, no one likes to be shot! And I've talked to people who have been shot with .22LRs. One was working on his house and got hit from behind. The guy who fired the bullet was at a range close to a mile away. It did a surprising amount of damage. According to experts, they shouldn't be useful for much except as conversation pieces. What do YOU say? And where are your pictures?  ......   .......  ...... 
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May 28, 2008, 11:23 PM
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I like mouse guns too. I have an
Astra Cub .25, KT P-32 and P-3AT. I carry the 3AT as a BUG, but the Cub is just a range toy. It's also a great gun for introducing people to shooting. No one finds it intimidating to shoot. I'd like to add a nice Beretta 950 to the collection soon. 
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May 28, 2008, 11:29 PM
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Well, you have to define your terms. What is a mouse gun? Is the category determined by caliber? Where do you draw the line? Or is it determined by size?
Do you have to be able to actually hit a mouse with the gun, and if you do, must you register one shot kills? Is it considered bad form to shoot a rat with a mouse gun? How 'bout unruly kids? My friend George likes to carry a dead mouse in his pocket. Would it be just as socially acceptable for him to carry a mouse gun in his pocket? |
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May 29, 2008, 12:24 AM
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Yes, by size. In the palm.
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May 29, 2008, 12:34 AM
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does a colt 1903 .32 count?
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May 29, 2008, 12:35 AM
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I don't have any mouse guns at this time, but would like a Seecamp, if for no other reason than the jewel-like craftsmanship.
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May 29, 2008, 12:38 AM
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I like 'em, too
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May 29, 2008, 01:30 AM
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machivshooter what is that between the tomcat and jetfire ?
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May 29, 2008, 12:50 PM
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How many do I have? Only a couple dozen at the moment.
Astra - 2000 Cub - .22 Short Bauer - "Automatic' - .25acp Beretta - 950B Jetfire .25acp Beretta - 21A BobCat - .22LR Bryco/Jennings - J-22 - .22LR (black) Bryco/Jennings - J-22 - .22LR (chrome) Bryco/Jennings - M38 - .32acp Davis Industries - D-32 - .32acp derringer Davis Industries - P-32 - .32acp Davis Industries - P-380 - .380acp F.I.E. Corporation - Titan - .25acp Iver Johnson - TP-22 - .22LR Jennings Firearms - J-22 - .22LR (original type) Kel-Tec CNC - P3AT - .380acp Lorcin - L-22 - .22LR Lorcin - L-25 - .25acp Phoenix Arms - HP-22 - .22LR Quality Firearms Inc - SA-25 - .25acp Reck - P-8 (La Fury) - .25acp Rohm Ghmb - RG10 - .22 Short Rohm Ghmb - RG26 - .25acp Sedco Industries - SP-22 - .22LR Sundance - A-25 - .25acp Taurus - PT-22 - .22LR |
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May 29, 2008, 01:23 PM
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mice...
       
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May 29, 2008, 01:32 PM
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Yep, have a few mouse guns myself;
1). Beretta .25 ACP 2). North American Arms Guardean .32 ACP 3). Davis Derringer (converted from .32 ACP to .32 mag.) 3). Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 ACP 4). S&W Model 60 .357 mag. LM. |
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May 29, 2008, 01:40 PM
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May 29, 2008, 01:58 PM
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I also am a fan.
Colt Junior 25A Kahr PM9 Sig P232 380 Colt Detective 38 Colt 1903 32 S&W 60 J Frame 38
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May 29, 2008, 02:02 PM
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Cocked & Locked, love that lemon squeezer!
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Colt .357 | Diamondback | Lawman MK III | Police Positive Special Smith & Wesson 32-1 | Pre-34 | 36 | 37 | 681 Walther PPK/S | P22 | Mauser 1914 | Ruger Speed Six | H&R 929 | H&R M1 Garand Mosin Nagant 91/30 | Norinco SKS | J.C. Higgins 10116 | Marlin Mod. 60 |
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May 29, 2008, 02:56 PM
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Some are mice. Some are probably rats:
Kel-Tec P32 Kel-Tec P3AT Beretta Bobcat Beretta Tomcat Beretta Model 50 Sig P232 Walther PP Makarov
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May 29, 2008, 03:24 PM
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I'm a bit of a mouser myself.
Keltec P32 Keltec P3AT NAA Black Widow NAA MiniMaster American Arms Escort .380 Llama Model 3 .380 (4) Star SS .380 (2) FI Model D Looking for an Astra Cub. for me I think it's the miniaturization. My favorites are those Llama .380s. Mine are all from the 1940s, and are an almost-perfect 3/4 scale 1911A1. |
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May 29, 2008, 06:36 PM
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Did someone say MOUSE GUN?!
   ok...ok...so it's not a mouse. Does squirrel gun count?   Also if you look at Mickey's gun notice the cylinder, has there ever been a mouse gun made like that?!
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May 29, 2008, 07:00 PM
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I think what I like best about a mouse gun, especially like my Astra Cub, is how well the older European guns were made. A lot of craftsmanship went into many of these miniature semi-autos, probably enough so that if the GCA '68 didn't stop their importation, their production costs eventually would have. Definitely a lot of fun with a little mouse gun.
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May 29, 2008, 07:21 PM
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hmmmm...
There seems to be some disconnect in what our members consider Mouse Guns. To me a mouse gun is not chambered in anything larger than .32, and the gun itself has to be small. With those parameters, I own two: 
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May 29, 2008, 07:35 PM
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Here kitty kitty...
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May 29, 2008, 07:37 PM
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May 29, 2008, 09:20 PM
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Here are mine. Since the LCP is basically the same size as the P32 I would consider it a mouse gun even if it is a .380.
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May 29, 2008, 09:24 PM
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Does a PA-63/CZ-82/PM Makarov count as a mouse gun? Not exactly palm sized for the average person, but some palms are bigger than others.
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May 29, 2008, 10:07 PM
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Does anyone have a Davis P-32? I have one that's never been shot and wondered if it was as reliable as the Raven, on which it's based.
Love the photos. Keep 'em comin'.    This little Sterling was a gun I tried multiple times. Never could find one that worked in .22LR or .25ACP. They could have been nice lil' pistols if someone could have found a way to make them go bang. |
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May 29, 2008, 10:30 PM
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Walther THP .22LR
 S&W 351PD in .22 Magnum  Colt Pocket Positive .32 Long  Colt Pocket Hammerless model 1908 in .380 ACP  S&W 340 M&P .357 Mag  S&W CS9 
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