Things that "seemed" like a good idea at the time...
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Sleuth
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1. Guttersnipe sight
2. the "Quell" shooting system (both by Paris Theodor)
3. Point shooting to the exclusion of using the sights (i.e. at all ranges)
4. Hip Shooting
5. Fanning
6. Shoulder Holsters (well, about 80% bad)
7. Qualifying with light (wadcutter) ammo
8. Thinking since you shoot IDPA you know tactics
9. Thinking since you shoot IPSC you are ready to defend yourself
10. NOT joining the NRA (But, I might get on some list! Forget it, if they ban guns, they will not use lists, they will just go house to house!)
2. the "Quell" shooting system (both by Paris Theodor)
3. Point shooting to the exclusion of using the sights (i.e. at all ranges)
4. Hip Shooting
5. Fanning
6. Shoulder Holsters (well, about 80% bad)
7. Qualifying with light (wadcutter) ammo
8. Thinking since you shoot IDPA you know tactics
9. Thinking since you shoot IPSC you are ready to defend yourself
10. NOT joining the NRA (But, I might get on some list! Forget it, if they ban guns, they will not use lists, they will just go house to house!)
QuarterBoreGunner
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What's a guttersnipe sight?
Sleuth
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A block about an inch & 1/2 long, with a groove tapered up from the bottom & in from both sides. The block was black, the groove yellow. Supposed to make your eye cented the U it formed on the point of impact. Worked OK under indoor lighting, but was/is useless in strong directional light like the sun.
TearsOfRage
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Sleuth - I hope you're only refering to those who haven't joined the NRA specificly for that reason, rather than those of us who have other reasons.
I should HOPE I'm on any lists 'they' may use.
I should HOPE I'm on any lists 'they' may use.
Sleuth
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Tears of Rage, I have a list of reasons that people have not joined the NRA - but since I prefer the Ballot Box to the Bullet Box, I think if you want to keep your guns, you should join.
Your choices may vary, however - OK, it's still a (mostly) free country.
Your choices may vary, however - OK, it's still a (mostly) free country.
Blade-Tech IWB holster with J-hooks. I specifically tried these because of the advantage of having a choice of cant by changing the screw holes used. Seemed like a good idea, but the design ends up jamming the upper edge of you waistband under the J-hook. The straps work a little better, but are less concealed.
It will be waiting for you at your faviorite dealer.
There will be a small, one time handling fee. The fee will be marked on a tag attached to the gun. It looks kinda like a price tag, but it is just a handling charge. We are also not responsible for any other charges the dealer might impose, such as tax, brady etc.
There will be a small, one time handling fee. The fee will be marked on a tag attached to the gun. It looks kinda like a price tag, but it is just a handling charge. We are also not responsible for any other charges the dealer might impose, such as tax, brady etc.
Hand_Rifle_Guy
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The Ruger Hawkeye.
benewton
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tex_n_cal: you've got it right!
But I need to point out that higher ed doesn't eliminate the need to know how to do normal, stay alive things. I've met too many who thought that they'd simply "buy" what they needed. If you're playing with the truck, you're not one of those, and the comment was made to the rest, not to you.
And, marriage is the winner!
From the male point of view: my boss' view differs significantly from mine.
But then, she's upstairs, and doesn't do this board anyway, so I'm safe!
But I need to point out that higher ed doesn't eliminate the need to know how to do normal, stay alive things. I've met too many who thought that they'd simply "buy" what they needed. If you're playing with the truck, you're not one of those, and the comment was made to the rest, not to you.
And, marriage is the winner!
From the male point of view: my boss' view differs significantly from mine.
But then, she's upstairs, and doesn't do this board anyway, so I'm safe!
Mikul
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DA/SA Autos. Twice the trigger pull weights. Twice the difficulty to shoot.
Titanium Magnum Revolvers. These should come with the business card of a good orthapaedic surgeon.
Titanium Magnum Revolvers. These should come with the business card of a good orthapaedic surgeon.
QuarterBoreGunner
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Hand_Rifle_Guy-
Remind me; what was the Ruger Hawkeye and why was it a bad idea?
Remind me; what was the Ruger Hawkeye and why was it a bad idea?
QuarterBoreGunner
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Ahhhhhh that stirs a memory. I seem to recall it now, it didn't really have a cylinder just sort of a square with a chamber that swung out.
That sounds about right.
Anyone got a picture?
That sounds about right.
Anyone got a picture?
MessedUpMike
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One of the original plans for caseless ammo was to make it with a ceramic composite type material. Didn't do well when dropped however
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If you go all the way to the bottom of this page, there is a bad picture of one.http://www.galleryofguns.com/ShootingTimes/Articles/DisplayArticles.asp?ID=405
Ruger's website doesn't even have a picture of one. But does have information about the gun including the manual. http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/SE-H-P-Hawkeye.html
While we are on this subject, how about the .357 Maximum cartridge in the Ruger Blackhawk. I think it was a great idea from the get go and would buy one right now if they were available. The story I heard is that they were designed to launch heavy bullets at much faster velocities than the .357 Mag. As the story goes, a lot of people decided that if they could drive heavy bullets fast, imagine what you could do with light bullets. They got heavy gas cutting on the frame as a result. I have also heard that if you just ignored the gas cutting that it would be self limiting and was no real big problem. Today, I have heard these guns command a premium price not just because they are discontinued, but they are highly prized as frames for BIG 5 shot revolvers by custom revolver smiths. I have only seen one in the last 10 years for sale and I thought it was way over priced. If I saw it today, I would buy it.
If you go all the way to the bottom of this page, there is a bad picture of one.http://www.galleryofguns.com/ShootingTimes/Articles/DisplayArticles.asp?ID=405
Ruger's website doesn't even have a picture of one. But does have information about the gun including the manual. http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/SE-H-P-Hawkeye.html
While we are on this subject, how about the .357 Maximum cartridge in the Ruger Blackhawk. I think it was a great idea from the get go and would buy one right now if they were available. The story I heard is that they were designed to launch heavy bullets at much faster velocities than the .357 Mag. As the story goes, a lot of people decided that if they could drive heavy bullets fast, imagine what you could do with light bullets. They got heavy gas cutting on the frame as a result. I have also heard that if you just ignored the gas cutting that it would be self limiting and was no real big problem. Today, I have heard these guns command a premium price not just because they are discontinued, but they are highly prized as frames for BIG 5 shot revolvers by custom revolver smiths. I have only seen one in the last 10 years for sale and I thought it was way over priced. If I saw it today, I would buy it.
Blueduck:
You must be a youngster ….
Cutting away the front of the trigger guard on a revolver was popularized by J. Henry FitzGerald of the Colt Company back in the 1930’s. “Fitz†to his friends was well respected in law enforcement circles at the time. He believed that the best place to carry a concealed handgun was in the strong-side pants pocket. Now the inside of a pocket can get cramped, so “FitzGerald Specials†were made by Colt with the front of the trigger guard cut away. This may seem dangerous to some, but I have never heard of an unintentional discharge happening when the gun was carried correctly. Others of course copied the design, and there are a lot more in circulation then Colt ever made. Some notable people carried these guns, including Col. Charles Atkins Jr., Col. Rex Applegate and ace flyer Charles Lindbergh. None of these gentlemen ever shot themselves in the foot.
You must be a youngster ….
Cutting away the front of the trigger guard on a revolver was popularized by J. Henry FitzGerald of the Colt Company back in the 1930’s. “Fitz†to his friends was well respected in law enforcement circles at the time. He believed that the best place to carry a concealed handgun was in the strong-side pants pocket. Now the inside of a pocket can get cramped, so “FitzGerald Specials†were made by Colt with the front of the trigger guard cut away. This may seem dangerous to some, but I have never heard of an unintentional discharge happening when the gun was carried correctly. Others of course copied the design, and there are a lot more in circulation then Colt ever made. Some notable people carried these guns, including Col. Charles Atkins Jr., Col. Rex Applegate and ace flyer Charles Lindbergh. None of these gentlemen ever shot themselves in the foot.
Longbow
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I don't know if someone had posted this yet...
Not exactly in pistol, but caseless ammo could be one that fits this subject well. The idea is great but from what I have gathered, its ruined by water/moisture quite easily. Also, in an issue of Guntest magazine some years back, someone had an idea of getting away with bullets and just using the spent shell from the previously fired cartridge (he was using a revolver prototype) as ammo??!
Not exactly in pistol, but caseless ammo could be one that fits this subject well. The idea is great but from what I have gathered, its ruined by water/moisture quite easily. Also, in an issue of Guntest magazine some years back, someone had an idea of getting away with bullets and just using the spent shell from the previously fired cartridge (he was using a revolver prototype) as ammo??!
QuarterBoreGunner
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Old Fluff continues to be a great source for obscure gun trivia.
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