What sort of gun goes with cat hair on clothes?

[nramember2]

If you are not shooting straight yet, Here is a place to practice. Please have sense of humor and dont flame me.
Try a 22 target pistol that is what my wife enjoys.

http://www.richsalter.btinternet.co.uk/index.html

my cat likes rifles.

 

[buzzcut]

I recommend that you seriously consider the ramifications of using a gun to defend your feline friends from people, or brandishing one so that "guntoting nutjobs" will listen to your opinions.

Quotes of concern (edited for brevity):

>> "nutjobby gun owners, don't seem to listen to anyone unless that person is also a gun owner"

>> "most little liberal girls are more of the ... violence-oh-noes! variety...I don't think I am"

>> "I want to be able to tell local nutjobs that shooting at Boots would be a "big mistake"

>> "[the] thing that irked me into this"

>> "what sort of gun ... who doesn't quite shoot straight yet should be looking into?"


You've got the 2nd Amendment figured out. Please get some training, and be careful out there!

Buzz
ps- I love the kitties and puppies too.


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[SolaScriptura139]

Also, if you're at WVU, the Mountaineers Rifle Team is active and would be a great place to start.

I know I wish I could, just don't have the time . Would be a lot of fun.

 

[huaco]

If you're thinking of starting with a .22 and want to go with a handgun the Browning Buckmark line is hard to beat and they include some shiny models for a few more bucks. Mine is not shiny but costs just over $200 several years and over 20,000 rounds ago. It's still a great gun and I still can't blame bad groups on it. There are easier guns to strip and clean but it's not really hard, just requires a hex wrench. Recoil is essentially nonexistant. As already stated a .22 is not a good choice for self defence but if I had to defend myself with a .22 this is the one I would choose. I've bought a number of larger caliber handguns since the Buckmark and I'm still trying to be as accurate with the newer guns as I am with the Buckmark.

 

[griz]

Griz, how do you use that cable lock with a cap-and-ball revolver?

I think they recomend you remove the cylinder and lock the cable around the top strap.

 

[Legionnaire]

So...after the Longest Cat-Related Post Ever...any advice on what sort of gun a 5'7 female who doesn't quite shoot straight yet should be looking into? I still think a 22 to start, but handgun, rifle...make and model?

So it sounds like you're interested in time acquiring more than one gun ("22 to start ..."). Were I to assume that you are thinking a self-defense weapon, that would suggest handgun. Others have suggested you should handle and shoot as many as you can to see what fits you and what you like. I second that. But then start with a .22 of the same action you will eventually want a larger caliber in. Thus, if you're thinking about a .38/.357 revolver down the road, buy a .22 revolver. If you're more inclined to a 9mm semi-automatic, buy a .22 semi-auto.

I'd suggest the same for a long gun. If you eventually want a semi-auto long gun (AR-15, AK47, etc.), buy a semi-auto .22 rifle. If you want a bolt action rifle (my personal favorite), buy a bolt action .22.

I hesitate to make specific recommendation, but can tell you what I did when I got started. I wanted a semi-auto for CCW purposes, in a good, strong caliber, and decided on something in .40S&W. Before buying that one, though, I picked up a Browning Buckmark .22. Then eventually bought a S&W 4013.

Anyway, advice you pick up here is worth what you paid for it. Best to handle a bunch of stuff and decide based on your own experience/preferences. Welcome to THR, and let us know what you settle on.

 

[Missashot]

I recommend that you seriously consider the ramifications of using a gun to defend your feline friends from people, or brandishing one so that "guntoting nutjobs" will listen to your opinions.

Quotes of concern (edited for brevity):

>> "nutjobby gun owners, don't seem to listen to anyone unless that person is also a gun owner"

>> "most little liberal girls are more of the ... violence-oh-noes! variety...I don't think I am"

>> "I want to be able to tell local nutjobs that shooting at Boots would be a "big mistake"

>> "[the] thing that irked me into this"

>> "what sort of gun ... who doesn't quite shoot straight yet should be looking into?"


You've got the 2nd Amendment figured out. Please get some training, and be careful out there!

Buzz
ps- I love the kitties and puppies too.

+1
Choose your gun by how it feels to you. Try different styles and see what works. And get some training.
Also, if you kept the cat inside, the "nutjobs" would have no way nor any reason to mess with Boots.
I know from experience, I HATE the neighbors cats coming into my yard and spraying all over everything. Also dogs and cats using my yard for a bathroom irks me . (I'm to the point of wanting to call animal control.)
And yes, I do LOVE animals. I have a German Shepard and a cat that don't bother anyone because they are indoor pets.

 

[Critter183]

With or without cat hair, I think chicks look sexy shooting these:

I also think the local cat hunters will be... uhm... errrr... respectful??... of a cat owner aiming down on them with one of these.

 

[armoredman]

I also reccomend a Ruger 10/22. great first rifle for anyone. Move into a handgun later, possibly a nice Smith 22 revolver. Work your way up. Get competant training. If there is a Concealed Weapon course near you, take it, even if you have no plans to ever get a concealed carry permit. More training the better.
When you turn 21, go to a rental range, and try out several differant makes/models, and see what actually fits you, then try shooting them. May save bunches of money. Take a good "gun" friend with you, if not, an instructor from the range.
Here are some of my 5 cats - the one in the empty case is also named Boots. I don't reccomend the rifle with Miss Kitty; a 63 year old Mosin M38 carbine has monster kick.

 

[jhco50]

Blue plastic............Yes, blue plastic.......

 

[DWARREN123]

Revolver, Ruger, Sp-101 or GP-100, stainless, 2 1/4", 3", 4" or 6" barrel.
I would go with a 357 mag, can shoot 38 spl or 357 mag.
It will be a plinker, home defense and in caertain configuations a hunter.

 

[wundudnee]

Fritz says you don't have to worry about what gun goes with cat hair, just to remember to wear plaid clothes. Here is one of his favorite rifles, a 69 Winchester Dualsight .22.

Now my daughter in law told me, "don't ever sell that shiny gun", so I just gave it to her. It's an old High Standard Double Nine .22. There still are a few companys making shiny .22s, S&W and Ruger.

 

[bakert]

This is my cat' opinion of guns to go with cat hair but I kinda think this one might do it.

 

[loki.fish]

LMAO @ nramember2.

Now that, son, is a tac light. One of the funniest pics I've seen in a long time. The only real logic I could see behind that is squirrel hunting....I hope you put it there for that or just to get some laughs.


Now, on topic, I'll add another vote to a Ruger 10/22 for a rifle. Dunno about .22 pistols that are shiney....I prefer big guns with bling.

 

[Amish_Bill]

Hmm... for a rifle the Ruger 10/22 is about as much inexpensive fun as you can have. (at least in front of your parents!) And yes, it does come in Shiny...

For pistols, you might want to try the grips on a Ruger mkII (or III now), a Ruger 22/45, a Browning Buckmark and the Beretta Neos. Those are all in .22 and excellent for inexpensive range run. Beyond that, find someone with a good collection and fondle them all. As the guy above stated, if they don't fit your hand, you'll not shoot them as easily or accurately.

Oh, yeah... and if you ask this question of anyone and their automatic, instant reply is "buy a Glock", well, don't even hesitate as you bop them about the noggin with a bag of kitty litter.

 

[bakert]

"Oh, yeah... and if you ask this question of anyone and their automatic, instant reply is "buy a Glock", well, don't even hesitate as you bop them about the noggin with a bag of kitty litter"
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[favorite .22]

my cat beetlejuice is from the hood and he prefers a model 686

 

[MBane666]

I'll second the 10/.22 because i believe everyone in America should own at least one, and they are a blast to shoot.

I would like to throw in an additional vote for the lever action rifle. I've had a lot of luck using Winchester 94s in .44 Magnum (shooting cowboy loads in .44 Special) and various cowboy leverguns in .357/.38 as training tools for new shooters...women especially take to the lever gun, IMHO.

My Sweetie's favorite gun in the whole world is my finely tuned Navy Arms .38/.357 Model 92 clone. I have a Henry .22, and it's fun for training as well

I suggest looking into Cowboy Action Shooting...you don't have to get into all the cowboy drag to use the sport as a wonderful training tool. Attend a match and just ask around...you'll get to shot lots and lots of lever guns!

The upside of this is that the centerfire lever action rifle is probably the most under-rated self-defense firearm in America. They are fast, easy to handle, easy to shoot, accurate, fast to cycle and load, etc. That's why as much as I love my black rifes — just bought another one, BTW — I keep a Winchester 94 Trapper .44 Magnum as my "bedroom rifle."

PS: Pokke-san, our longhaired tailless Manx, is training with our Alf the Wonder Beagle to become a Free Range Beagle, ranging the Rocky Mt. west in packs of more than a 100 in search of elk and bison...I think...

PPS: Shoot at my beagle, best to shoot at me, too.

Michael B

 

[clt46910]

We want shiny guns?....

 

[armoredman]

Bling!

 

[nramember2]

LMAO @ nramember2.

Now that, son, is a tac light. One of the funniest pics I've seen in a long time. The only real logic I could see behind that is squirrel hunting....I hope you put it there for that or just to get some laughs.


Now, on topic, I'll add another vote to a Ruger 10/22 for a rifle. Dunno about .22 pistols that are shiney....I prefer big guns with bling.

The light is for night hunting coyote. It has a red lens. It usually mounts on the scope, but i fabricated a bracket for it to mount to the bipod. The gun is a 1951 Rem. 722 in 222rem. It is the best shooting gun i own.

The cat is Tiger.

 

[brj3car]

Also, if you're at WVU, the Mountaineers Rifle Team is active and would be a great place to start.

That's pretty fast company.....

http://www.wvu.edu/~sports/men/rifle.htm

 

[madmattmd]

To dispose of the obvious (to me at least) sexist response, a S&W Ladysmith! (I did get a laugh out of the Beretta Tomcat response).

Now, I sincerely apologize for any offense, but I just couldn’t help myself. We had a psychotic Siamese named Lady when I was going up.

Regarding a good starting point, since I’m a handgun guy, I’ll have to go with a quality .22 lr revolver or semi-auto. I would strongly suggest finding a local commercial range that rents guns and trying out a Ruger MK III. They are relatively inexpensive (especially if you can find a good used MKII) and it’s a gun you will never sell once/or if you move up to larger calibers. Very accurate too. If you decide you want to “customize” your gun, as we all do, this is an excellent platform with parts available from many sources such as Volquartsen.

As a cat fashion statement, depending on the hue of your feline, you can get a Ruger in either cold blue or lovely stainless steel.

The best advice anyone can give you is find something that is comfortable to shoot and uses relatively inexpensive ammo (.22lr or 9mm in a pistol). This way, you will be able to practice a lot more.

Take care,
Matt

 

[Lupinus]

Oh, also one serious suggestion if you have cats: Your home defense weapon should NOT ever ever ever have a laser sight, for obvious reasons. You want the kitties to be safely off hidden under a bed, not thinking "yay, laser pointer, chase!" and running right into the line of fire when you point it at a bad guy!

Why not?

Aint you ever heard of a laser guided missle?

 

[clt46910]

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Oh, also one serious suggestion if you have cats: Your home defense weapon should NOT ever ever ever have a laser sight, for obvious reasons. You want the kitties to be safely off hidden under a bed, not thinking "yay, laser pointer, chase!" and running right into the line of fire when you point it at a bad guy!

Why not?

Aint you ever heard of a laser guided missle? ]

Hey...I like that idea, save the bullets for the range, just launch the cat at the BG...LOL

On the serious side, if money is tight and you need both a protection and practice gun, I would shy away from the .22. While a great training tool, and outstanding for first time shooters because of low cost ammo. It is not always the best choice.

While the picture I posted of my shiny guns was mostly for fun, they are practical for a first gun also. With the revolvers you can go with low powered .38's for practice and training. Then move up to more powerful ammo as you learn and improve without the expense or additional training required of getting a different firearm. I feel both the chromed Mod 36 or the stainless Mod 60 would make a good first gun for a young lady that needs a firearm for dual purpose duty. Then some may prefer the larger Mod 66 which is a polished stainless model. I like stainless for that role because of the easy of maintenance over steel.

I also feel that some people can be comfortable with Auto for the first gun. While the Kimber in the picture is a .45, autos can be had in smaller calibers and different models. I believe a .45 can be shot comfortably by most new or smaller shooter.

Like most have said, best bet is find people local that will help you experiment with different types of guns and calibers and go from there. I have never been anywhere that did not have a large number of good people willing and able to help a new shooter learn and improve.

Best of Luck...