Recent content by Greybeard7

Younggunner: I've only briefly perused this thread, but I would like to point something out that I don't think has been mentioned before. (Please excuse me if I'm wrong.) I think it's pertinent to your discussion to realize that the M1 Carbine, while very comfortable to shoot, and handy in...

Heavier is better if someone else is doing the carrying. As ArmedBear pointed out, heavier isn't necessary in a pistol caliber lever action. A Marlin .357 lever and a good .357 revolver is a good combination IMO. For a walk in the woods, or some emergency situations, I think it would be a...

Well, I think the SA XD45 Service is a good pistol. But that's just me. It is the first high capacity .45ACP that I have held that feels comfortable. It has a 13 round magazine capacity, while the .40 S&W in the same frame has a 12 round capacity. (At least that is what I just saw on the...

Nanook: Thank you. You have demonstrated my point exactly. I had a Ruger P85 9mm that I put one box of ammunition through, and I couldn't get rid of it fast enough. Why? I didn't like it, and it didn't fit me. Was it a "bad" gun? Not at all. It just didn't suit me. It could very...

The posts I've given the most credence to on the XD forum are from those that admit that they just like the feel of the gun more. The SA XD line are very popular with some, while many are firmly convinced that the Glocks are the only way to go. It's kind of like shoes to me. What fits best...

Consider what circumstances you might really face in an urban or suburban environment. Even given the choice, in a suburban area consider the consequences. Are you really going to walk out your front door and blast away with an "assault rifle", or any other centerfire rifle given the range...

Maybe not as much nonsense as you think. Seems to me it is more Hollywood propaganda pushing an agenda. In this case, programming the majority of the population that the "Bullet serial number" legislation is a good idea. And we all know what the real intention of THAT bill is. It is also...

Adequate, yes, optimal, no. IMO. However, vastly superior to being empty. :D Whatever WWB you have, you can always use it for target ammo when you can buy better self defense rounds. I would consider the WWB a stopgap measure until you can get better self defense ammunition. Will it...

Safety first. Slow and accurate next. Speed comes with practice. Speed first equals "spray and pray", and I don't recommend it. Next, practice skills or technique, or learn new skills. Don't just burn up ammunition reinforcing bad habits. Every time you go to the range, recognize something...

No, I don't choose my firearms based on the temporary availability or scarcity of ammunition. That is a consumable product, I consider firearms long term assets. I think acquiring ammunition supplies as finances and availabilty permit is a better option. As an example, .22LR is pretty...

Unfortunately, what it does say is that if they want to steal guns, your house has them and the neighbors doesn't. Then they just have to observe if you go to work every day and what your hours are. I can appreciate the sentiment, and that you posted it for humor. Just not a good idea, IMO...

I just use the "canned air" available at computer and office supply stores. Not very high pressure, but cheap and adequate for my purposes. GB7

Dark Skies: Thank you for your polite and informative reply. I apologize for my previous comment. I was being a bit snippy and erroneously focusing on the UK gun laws. I don't know the general attitude about firearms in England, and was assuming that the gun control attitude was...

Dark Skies: With all due respect, how's that working in your area? GB7

22-rimfire: Thank you. I understand the OPs frustration, and venting on a board with like minded people sometimes helps. (Sometimes not. :scrutiny:) I thought putting a different perspective on it might help the OP feel a little better about the situation. A lot of the quit, find another...