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Well, the last snake I killed while fishing, I grabbed it up and cut its head of with my knife. Shooting is easier. I was also fairly "compelled" to shoot a copperhead a few years ago that took a bite out of my finger.

I guess I should elaborate on my reasons for wanting this particular gun. I own a goodly number of guns, Glocks, several .357s, various Ruger .22 autos, and several .22 revolvers among others. Most of these guns are not readily concealable in a swimsuit or shorts pocket, being either too large...

Thanks for the good responses guys. They are some good ideas. I am still pretty stuck on the PT22, as it seems to fit my needs the best. A Smith or Ruger is a little pricey for my intended use. A steel revolver is also rather heavy for pocket carry in a swim trunk pocket. As one poster said, the...

So, I do a lot of kayaking and fishing around my area. I am looking for an inexpensive but somewhat quality pistol for taking along on these trips. I am looking hard at the Taurus PT22 poly models right now, but figured some of you might have some other suggestions to consider. Keeping in mind...

Yep, that is it undeniably. Excellent Google-fu sir! I had been thinking some kind of store brand gun, but Herters never entered my mind. Hard to believe this rifle was considered a "cheap" gun in it's day. Other than the suspect bolt stop mechanism, it is a fine looking rifle in all respects. I...

It is a pretty nice rifle, but that bolt release bugs me. It is a flimsy construction on an otherwise robust rifle. It does not retain the bolt well, when the action is worked vigorously, you are like as not to end up with the bolt in one hand, and the rifle in the other. I think I am going to...

No rusting on the metal, i have already had it out of the stock. I can find no markings on the gun anywhere, let alone a Browning trademark. The bolt stop is similar to the ones on the Browning Safari rifles, but by no means identical. Yes, the see through rings, and cheapo scope will have to...

Well, that helps a little. I had pretty much decided it was a commercial action. So at least that is a start. It is not marked in any way, other than ".243" on the right side of the barrel.

Better pic of the rifle. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/jl1966/DSCN0773.jpg

Picked up this rifle at a pawn shop yesterday. It is chambered in .243, based on a large ring Mauser style action, nice walnut stock in good shape overall. The bolt stop is not the traditional Mauser stop though. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/jl1966/DSCN0777.jpg I...

Somewhere near you there is a gun dealer drooling right now. If it were me, I would not even think of trading any Glock for any XD, there is just not anything under the sun that makes an XD worth as much as a Glock, and I own both. I got the XD for a little of nothing from a friend, and it is an...

Very few people who shoot regularly, and have a choice of weapons, would go with Beretta. Military and law enforcement agencies have a lot of different criteria that is not concerned with constant reliability. When I say people who shoot regularly, I am not talking about popping away at a target...

You were lucky to get your money back, as others have said. You also were not wrong to expect the seller to stand behind what he sold. If I have something to sell, be it car, gun, or house, I am going to have evaluated it for defects, and disclose any issues found. If the guy is a hobbyist gun...

I have found that some pawn shops have good prices from time to time. S&W model 10 nice shape for $250 Savage 110 .270 w/ scope and sling for $275 Win. 94 1969 manuf. $150 High Standard sentinel $80 Ruger 10/22 butler crk. heavy barrel and Hogue stock $150 You just have to know which ones...

Glocks sell because they are efficient. If you need a gun to defend your life, or the lives of others, you want, above all, a weapon that is efficient in doing that. Glocks and Sigs fill that need better than most other guns.

I usually can't seem to connect with someone who wants what I have, and also has what I want, as well as wants to trade in a mutually favorable way. So, I usually end up selling, and then buying what I want. I rarely deal in gun shops, can't get a good exchange there, as one poster said, yours...

I have enjoyed this thread. Some nice pieces in it. Never really gave the extra stuff in gun pics much thought, just extra eye candy. My everyday carry loadout is a S&W 442 airweight, a couple years old, in a cheap Blackhawk pocket holster. It works, and I always have it with me. A Surefire G2...

Some people are just stupid, no way around it. I am not rich by any means, but I try to be smart about money, and dealings involving it. It amazes me how stupid some people are about finances. Buying stuff they can't afford, then selling it for a loss. I sometimes trade guns with friends...

It pays to do some research. Ask around, surf some websites, even call and talk with the instructor, hey it is your money he wants. If he doesn't have time to talk to you a little about his course, he probably won't be a very good instructor. I recommend Pat Goodale at www.pgpft.com I have taken...

Here in Va. FTF is legal, as in I have a gun to sell, an individual has the money, we meet, he gives me money:), I give him the gun :), end of transaction. However some people are made a little nervous by the gun lobbies propaganda, and the general controversy surrounding any gun transaction. I...