Recent content by PistolNewbie

I looked at one of these at a gunshow last weekend. Price was right at about $300 but is it a good deal?

No way! I had a Taurus 357 revolver that I traded for a S&W and a S&W 22 semi auto that I traded for a Ruger Mark II. Never regretted either tade for a minute. I have a Browning Buckmark that I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with when I first got it. I have improved shooting it so I...

I own a Ruger Mark II and a Buckmark. I prefer the Ruger because of its heavier weight and ease of handling plus I definately shoot more accurate with it.

I'm in the same boat and still consider myself very new at this. I went to the public library and checked out several books that were helpful. The think what has helped the most is observing others at the range and getting their input. I have found most avid shooters love to share their...

I enjoy shooting my Ruger Mark II and I also own a Browning BuckMark Challenger. I like the fact that the Ruger is heavier and I seem to be more accurate with it. I also have a Ruger Single Six Revolver that is a lot of fun. Every time I play at the range, these are my favorite toys!:D

Welcome aboard Absolut Beethoven! I am reading this with great interest as I have been debating whether or not to join the NRA for some time. My dad belonged for several years and he too got tired of the junk mail and continuous solicitations for money. I think he may have even received some...

Brother! Way too dangerous in my book for a child this young. I think my son was 7 when he first pulled a trigger with the assistance of his grandpa. This isn't the first time and won't be the last a most likely decent and loving parent made a bad judgement with their child. God knows I made...

I will turn 57 in a couple of weeks and I'm married to the same lovely lady for 33 years last month. One son. I manage 2 departments and I'm also a buyer for a local department store. I love pistols and enjoy target shooting--great fun, it's relaxing, very challenging, and you meet some...

My pistols were idle for almost 10 years for personal reasons and I thought about selling them many times. My interest has renewed and I'm literally having a blast! :D Selling them would have been a tragedy!

Definately an addiction, but it sure as hell beats hanging out in the casinos or bars! Plus, the guns hold value so you actually haven't really spent ALL the money. Now is that rationalization or what? I haven't been to the range for about 10 days and I am going through withdwawl. Wouldn't...

:what: Those are some family jewels! :D I wonder what would happen to them if you pulled the trigger? I have also seen a $100,000 NAA miniature 22 that has diamond studded grips. Paris Hilton gets my vote for this one!:rolleyes: Pooooor thing!

I love target shooting for fun and stress relief plus a great way to make new friends! We are the normal people and we get to play with the coolest toys!! :cool: The rest have no idea what they are missing!:D

For Pete's sake, you are not broken! :D When it comes to guns, I go for the feel, performance, look, and buy what appeals to me. When I go to a gun show I like to look at and consider everything. I own a couple of Rugers, a Browning Challenger, a S&W 357 magnum and I am always looking at...

Every time we get ready to go somewhere my wife often sarcastically says "You're wearing that?" I often get tongue lashings when I leave for work that my tie doesn't match my shirt or some damn thing! BUT she's never commented on what I wear to the range! Hmmmm. After enjoying the hell out...

You did great; good for you! Yours sounds like the typical American family to me. At least with you, it's your brother; with us, it was our son who did a lot of walking! :D