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OR, one could train while adrenaline is coursing through the body, and develop accuracy under pressure; it is possible. OTOH, a few extra rounds on tap never hurts.
OR, one could train while adrenaline is coursing through the body, and develop accuracy under pressure; it is possible. OTOH, a few extra rounds on tap never hurts.
Ahhh! That's why I have so many.The three gun rule is a self-imposed arbitrary problem. Never sell a gun you like.
Hi, Justin.I posted a while ago when I was shopping for a rifle and you guys were very helpful. I got something that works really well for me. In that post I explained I'm a minimalist. I'm never going to own more than 3 guns. rifle, shotgun and a handgun. I have no need for more and like to keep my life simple.
As far as a handgun goes I have a Kahr CW9 and I really like it. Functions flawlessly. Fits what I need for the most part (this is the direction we are going) and is what I am used to and proficient with.
I'm going to be inheriting from the family a s&w 640. I was thinking about selling it because they hold their value quite well.
However, I moved out west a couple years ago and if I'm out camping I'm not sure if the 9mm would be the best protection against the bigger predators such as black bear and mt lion.
Interesting concept. So...people who a bunch of something are obsessed? I've got at least 5 grand worth of tool out in my garage. Am I obsessed?Thanks for the advice, its why I decided to stick with the 9. Also I would say I'm not obsessed and thats why I don't want to own a bunch of them.
Interesting concept. So...people who a bunch of something are obsessed? I've got at least 5 grand worth of tool out in my garage. Am I obsessed?
I should sell all of them and keep only an adjustable wrench, one each flat tip and phillips screwdrivers, and a hammer? Tools are tools. Buy the right one for the job. Owning more than 10 is not an obsession.
Hi, Justin.
First, I'd recommend you rethink being a minimalist. Either that or reconsider your basics. For example, accept the fact that you'll need a .22LR pistol, the Ruger .22LR autos being a good place to start.
Your 9mm is okay for bear. With jacketed rounds, you'll get plenty of penetration. A .357 SP-101 or a used Ruger Speed-Six/Security-Six will combine penetration with expansion and the .357 is a super caliber and a wonderful round. But, if you're intent on being a minimalist, a 9mm will penetrate a bear's brain. The thing you need do is aim for the nose, not the head. You need good penetration with good placement, and many people make the mistake of aiming for the head. That many times will deflect the bullet and defeat your purpose, and the 9mm is an outstanding penetrator.
You like shooting clays, have you ever been to a Steel Challenge competition? A fantastic way to practice shooting fast, focus on the fundamentals, and yet keep costs down is to use a .22 pistol.
This is why you should have a .22. A couple thousand shots (a few Steel matches) will easily pay for your .22 pistol. You can compete at Steel with your 9mm to try it out before you buy if you want. You'll probably get addicted pretty quickly if you enjoy shooting handguns at all.
Oh....Ok. sooooo. People who are obsessed with firearms (have a lot of firearms) are violent in nature.Didn't mean any offense by my choice of words. I guess I could have said I'm not a collector or that firearms are not high up on my hobby list or something like that.
I do think some people are unhealthily obsessed with firearms but I'm not accusing anyone specifically. It's just a weird cultural thing I see. It doesn't just have to be guns either but when it is I find it to be unsettling because of the violent nature, like the kid in Florida.
Oh....Ok. sooooo. People who are obsessed with firearms (have a lot of firearms) are violent in nature.
How many guns, would you say, constitutes a violent nature? I have 10, but I've never hurt or threatened anyone. How many more can I own before I spontaneously become a mass murderer? (I want to stay within the limit.)
Now I'm not playing this Socratic Method game with you just to fake being offended or to upset you. But what you're espousing are the base arguments of anti-gun people everywhere. (I work in a public school; I hear it every. single. day.) The basis of your argument is that the guns you own are safe. The number of guns you own is a "normal" (whatever that is) number of guns for a normal person to own. Everyone else who does not mimic your pattern of gun ownership is dangerous and violent.
The scary part is that you're not alone. Many people feel the same. It's the same kind of feeling that gets us laws limiting how many guns per month or per year we can buy. It's what gets us news stories, such as "The gunman had three hundred bullets in his home!" (I shoot that much in a month. Every month.
Guess I'm feeling the pressure of being vilified.
We only got on this subject because I tried to describe myself and maybe poorly chose my words. It's ok man, you don't have to be defensive. Maybe I simply should have stated that I didn't desire anymore because I have other things to dedicate my time and money to. Sorry.
....I have 10, but I've never hurt or threatened anyone. How many more can I own before I spontaneously become a mass murderer? (I want to stay within the limit.)
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This is like the second or third time someone has said I need a 22 and I just don't get it. I really don't feel like I need a gun if it doesn't fill an intended purpose. I target shoot with what I have and I have no intention on hunting small game so why do I need these?
The fact that you can't think of any reason to own a Ruger .22LR is exactly why you should have one. After a year you won't be asking those types of questions. You'll know! When I worked for a federal agency, I asked my friend to ask an entire office of Treasury agents (IRS Inspection) what kind of handgun they would pick for everything if they could have only one. Before he hung up I asked him which he would personally choose, and it was a stainless steel Mark II 5.5-incher. He asked me the same question and I was irked because I'd chosen the same gun, and though I was really drawn to the 4.75-inch and 6-inch fixed sight models, I really felt if I could only have ONE, I'd need an adjustable sight model. The next day I called him to get the verdict for the rest of his office and, to a one, they had all chosen the Ruger Mark II; however, some picked blued guns and others chose the 7-inch model.I can't think of any reason to own something else. I thought about cutting these down to just two but I can actually come up with a reason to have each so they all have stayed. No reason for anything else though. I'm not much of a what if scenario kinda guy, I either need something or I don't.