Recent content by papaholmz

It may be that I'm just a little more inexperienced (or naive) than you assume, but to me, choosing the better of those 4 bolt action riffles really is about getting the better gun and not about self image. But that is neither here nor there… Other than your final remarks, your post was very...

Thanks for all the responses so far! I will take the advice and go hold them in-store and see how I like the way the fit/feel. Although it looks like I'm leaning toward the Weatherby Vanguard 2; I held a Vanguard 2 Deluxe a while back and liked the way it felt, so unless the other three feel...

I'm looking to buy my first hunting rifle. At first I had decided on what I considered to be the Lexus of rifles, a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe. But then I kept on reading and decided that a Toyota would be just as good as a Lexus (and beside, as so many others have said, the deer won't know the...

Thanks for all the responses addressing my original question. I got the answers I was looking for. As for the rest of you addressing "gun safety," I agree with most of you and I might look into getting a gun safe for the car, but I am forced by my circumstances to either leave it in the car...

Thanks for the responses, It seems like it won't really hurt the gun. Btw, I only leave the gun in the glovebox overnight when I have to work third shift every third week as I can't take it in with me to work. Thanks, -papaholmz

I hadn't realized the Kahr P380 wasn't out yet. So I guess that kind of narrows it down. Two of you have mentioned the Kel-Tec P-3AT. Don't flame me, but I was under the impression that Kel-Tec was second-rate in quality. If not, then that one looks like a good choice considering the price...

Is it bad for the gun if it is left in a car overnight with the temperature changes? I'm worried that if I leave one in a locked glovebox overnight that condensation might build up on the inside of the gun and cause problems later on (I live in SC, so during the winter temp will get below...

Ok, first of all, this is not a thread asking if a .380 has enough stopping power or if it's a good carry weapon. I've already made those decisions. I want the input and advice of the forum members who have used BOTH the Kahr P380 and the Ruger LCP. What are your comments on how one gun...

I stand corrected.... 'at will' is what I meant :)

Just got done with my CWP class in SC and I was taught that if the parking lot is accessible to the public then the business you work for can't legally prohibit you having a gun in your car in that parking lot; however, SC is a right-to-work state so they can fire you for any reason and in fact...

Something to definitely think about! Thanks. -papaholmz

Haha, no, I guess I should have said, starting my own business --> investment real estate; not all of the properties are in the best parts of town. -papaholmz

Ok, I took the advise to go try different guns first. My dad has an old Hi-Standard .22 revolver with about a 4" barrel. I've shot it quite a few times of the last few days and I'm getting comfortable firing a weapon and getting much more accurate. Of course the .22 has almost no recoil...

Also, can anyone else chime in on FLRon's recommendation to get one without an internal safety lock? -papaholmz

Thank you all so much or your advise. I think I have decided to go with a .38 since 90% of the reply's have recommended it. I went to the S&W website and looked at the 442, 642, and 638 but couldn't really find any difference between them beside the color and the front sight. Are there any other...