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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 19, 2022 0:54:59 GMT -5
Not a revolver, but I didn't want to start a new thread. Pretty good shooting from an older gent. I believe I could have made these shots when I was in my 20s, but no way now. My dominant eye is afflicted with black spots and cloudy bubbles and a drooping eyelid. My shooting days may be at the end. Jut one word... SHOTGUNS!!! LOLOL I'm a RIFLEMAN. Period. Every thing else is for emergencies. |
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Post by jay on Nov 20, 2022 23:36:02 GMT -5
Truth be told, I'm a revolver sort of guy. My carry piece is a mildly modified Ruger Security Six, 2 3/8 inch barrel, stainless, rounded butt. It's a bit heavier which helps with recoil, but I just haven't found anything else I like better for concealed carry. My love of semi-auto pistols started...and ends...with the 1911. That is about how I feel. Just not n fan of the autoloader although I have owned several. Long admired the Ruger Security Six in all configurations. Mine is an old Colt Cobra which is really a backup to a Colt Commando .38 Special. I have found two guns are better than one when it comes to revolvers. |
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Post by jay on Nov 20, 2022 23:36:32 GMT -5
A second pistol can be a lot faster than a reload.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 21, 2022 18:18:52 GMT -5
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Post by don on Nov 21, 2022 19:14:25 GMT -5
Turkish made. You will be required to grow a bushy mustache and then make it as black as possible. Grecian formula or shoe polish…. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 21, 2022 19:21:57 GMT -5
Turkish made. You will be required to grow a bushy mustache and then make it as black as possible. Grecian formula or shoe polish…. I have a Tisas stainless Duty. No complaints. That's a heck of a deal. I would be tempted if I had any use for it. Maybe if I lived in bear country. Hint. |
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Post by don on Nov 21, 2022 20:17:25 GMT -5
Turkish made. You will be required to grow a bushy mustache and then make it as black as possible. Grecian formula or shoe polish…. I have a Tisas stainless Duty. No complaints. That's a heck of a deal. I would be tempted if I had any use for it. Maybe if I lived in bear country. Hint. Nothing wrong with Turkish guns. Turks have been making guns since Ottoman days. I think they figured it out long ago. Needing a gun for bears is very much an a perceived need for most people here. Bears are not really the risk people imagine, however. I have probably slept outdoors in CO, NM, WY, UT, AZ about 500 nights of my life. Never a problem with bears or cougars. I have however, had to show someone we were armed to convince them to move along. It is the terrain and weather that will kill you fastest. I carry for protection against unpredictable primates. |
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Post by darktater on Nov 21, 2022 20:26:43 GMT -5
I have a Tisas stainless Duty. No complaints. That's a heck of a deal. I would be tempted if I had any use for it. Maybe if I lived in bear country. Hint. Nothing wrong with Turkish guns. Turks have been making guns since Ottoman days. I think they figured it out long ago. Needing a gun for bears is very much an a perceived need for most people here. Bears are not really the risk people imagine, however. I have probably slept outdoors in CO, NM, WY, UT, AZ about 500 nights of my life. Never a problem with bears or cougars. I have however, had to show someone we were armed to convince them to move along. It is the terrain and weather that will kill you fastest. I carry for protection against unpredictable primates. two legged predators do tend to be more of an issue than the 4 legged variety... |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 21, 2022 20:28:33 GMT -5
Turks have come on strong with their guns in the last decade or so. Lots of Turkish shotguns in the American game fields. Coupla years back I had a yen for a compact CZ75. CZ made them but they were only an ounce or two lighter than the standard CZ75, which is a HEAVY gun. Canik made one with an alloy frame. I tumbled, keeping tongue in cheek. Turns out it is a great little gun. Works flawlessly. Not as dressy as what the Czechs deliver but in terms of functionality it can’t be faulted. Even had a couple of features unavailable oh the CZ. I respect the Turks’ gun-making ability. And on that .45? No better home defense handgun IMO. Prove it out for reliability and you’re good to go.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 21, 2022 20:40:24 GMT -5
I have a Tisas stainless Duty. No complaints. That's a heck of a deal. I would be tempted if I had any use for it. Maybe if I lived in bear country. Hint. Nothing wrong with Turkish guns. Turks have been making guns since Ottoman days. I think they figured it out long ago. Needing a gun for bears is very much an a perceived need for most people here. Bears are not really the risk people imagine, however. I have probably slept outdoors in CO, NM, WY, UT, AZ about 500 nights of my life. Never a problem with bears or cougars. I have however, had to show someone we were armed to convince them to move along. It is the terrain and weather that will kill you fastest. I carry for protection against unpredictable primates. I've seen a couple of skins that chased the wrong people into there kitchens in New Mexico. I've also watched them eat peanuts in the yard. It only takes one. I've slept outside over 750 days in Texas. Mosquitoes are harder to hit. And I was just trying to give you a plausible excuse. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 21, 2022 20:45:51 GMT -5
It’s true that the odds of a bear/cougar attack are small and remote. Sucks though if you happen to be in that tiny odds corner. More likely to be a victim of a fellow humanoid. Either way, luck favors the prepared mind.
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 11:58:29 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with Turkish guns. Turks have been making guns since Ottoman days. I think they figured it out long ago. Needing a gun for bears is very much an a perceived need for most people here. Bears are not really the risk people imagine, however. I have probably slept outdoors in CO, NM, WY, UT, AZ about 500 nights of my life. Never a problem with bears or cougars. I have however, had to show someone we were armed to convince them to move along. It is the terrain and weather that will kill you fastest. I carry for protection against unpredictable primates. I've seen a couple of skins that chased the wrong people into there kitchens in New Mexico. I've also watched them eat peanuts in the yard. It only takes one. I've slept outside over 750 days in Texas. Mosquitoes are harder to hit. And I was just trying to give you a plausible excuse. Oh, I never need an excuse to be armed. Seriously though, I am at way more risk from thousands of other things. I get sick of answering the “What do you carry for bear” question, from recent transplants to Colorado. I am in the woods often enough, that if I considered it a serious threat, I would never be unarmed. But it is just not much of a concern. Make noise, store your food high and in a good sealed container and pay attention. Black bears are there all the time, but you rarely see them. Grizzly country is a different level of danger. Moose is a bigger concern for me, as I do a fair bit of kayaking in their front yard now. Cranky, unpredictable critters. I would not want to shoot one, so I just give them a wide berth. I have seen quite a few injuries and life threatening situations from falls, burns, carelessness with tools, vehicle accidents, heat stroke, hypothermia, allergic reactions to stings and bites, food poisoning, giardia, etc. Rattlesnakes have almost bit a few friends when I was bird hunting but either missed or were just bluff striking. I do wear snake gaiters for certain areas where those are thick. When are you buying that 45, Ron? |
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 12:04:22 GMT -5
Speaking of 45s. This is mine.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 12:22:47 GMT -5
I've seen a couple of skins that chased the wrong people into there kitchens in New Mexico. I've also watched them eat peanuts in the yard. It only takes one. I've slept outside over 750 days in Texas. Mosquitoes are harder to hit. And I was just trying to give you a plausible excuse. Oh, I never need an excuse to be armed. Seriously though, I am at way more risk from thousands of other things. I get sick of answering the “What do you carry for bear” question, from recent transplants to Colorado. I am in the woods often enough, that if I considered it a serious threat, I would never be unarmed. But it is just not much of a concern. Make noise, store your food high and in a good sealed container and pay attention. Black bears are there all the time, but you rarely see them. Grizzly country is a different level of danger. Moose is a bigger concern for me, as I do a fair bit of kayaking in their front yard now. Cranky, unpredictable critters. I would not want to shoot one, so I just give them a wide berth. I have seen quite a few injuries and life threatening situations from falls, burns, carelessness with tools, vehicle accidents, heat stroke, hypothermia, allergic reactions to stings and bites, food poisoning, giardia, etc. Rattlesnakes have almost bit a few friends when I was bird hunting but either missed or were just bluff striking. I do wear snake gaiters for certain areas where those are thick. When are you buying that 45, Ron? Looks like I posted the wrong link somehow. I was really sick yesterday. It was supposed to be a 10mm and I'm not buying it. But a 10mm for $419 was a deal. palmettostatearmory.com/taylors-company-1911-a1-ultra-10mm-pistol-8rd-g10-black-grip.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=20221121&utm_term=afternoon |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 22, 2022 12:35:13 GMT -5
Hard to beat a CZ. That Taylor 10mm also appears to have adjustable rear sight. Probably Philippine. Still a great deal if you like or need that cartridge.
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 12:35:36 GMT -5
Treat yourself, Ron!
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 12:37:21 GMT -5
Nothing around here that the 45 can't handle. If I need more power I've got rifles up to Cape Buffalo. |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 22, 2022 13:23:26 GMT -5
Nothing around here that the 45 can't handle. If I need more power I've got rifles up to Cape Buffalo. They should not be too much of a problem in East Texas. Still, it is good to be prepared. I worry more about these guys. If the NYPD cannot handle them, what am I supposed to do? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 16:21:52 GMT -5
Nothing around here that the 45 can't handle. If I need more power I've got rifles up to Cape Buffalo. They should not be too much of a problem in East Texas. Still, it is good to be prepared. I worry more about these guys. If the NYPD cannot handle them, what am I supposed to do? We have small black bears and medium large hogs. Most deer seem to be very small. We have sasquatch but there's no record of them attacking people. I'm going to load some softball 45 loads and get a lighter recoil spring for the 1911. I bought it for target shooting anyway. My Star 30m is loaded with Buffalo Bore 9mm +P+ 124 grain hollow points. 17 of them. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 22, 2022 16:31:07 GMT -5
 It may be off the subject but I’ve been having a Star PD 45 for years, it has served me well.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 16:50:57 GMT -5
It may be off the subject but I’ve been having a Star PD 45 for years, it has served me well. Star arms have a great reputation. Besides the 30M I also have a Model B. |
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 17:53:02 GMT -5
30M is a beast. I used to have a Model B, with West German police markings and the correct holster with cleaning rod and spare mag. It was a sweet shooter, but would only feed ball reliably. HPs were generally not reliable in it.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 22, 2022 17:58:07 GMT -5
If I’m not mistaken the PD was the first of the mini-45s. It was a great little gun— even had adjusties. I sold mine to a friend who lusted after it. Sorry to see it go but the grip just didn’t fit my hand. Star should bring it back. It would sell well in today’s market.
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 18:09:07 GMT -5
Star is no more, sadly. Went away in the late 90’s.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 19:24:15 GMT -5
30M is a beast. I used to have a Model B, with West German police markings and the correct holster with cleaning rod and spare mag. It was a sweet shooter, but would only feed ball reliably. HPs were generally not reliable in it. My Model B has fed Gold Dot 124 grain +P Fine. I haven't tried any other hollow points in it. The 30M eats anything and puts it in the same hole. One of the most boring guns ever. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 22, 2022 19:32:32 GMT -5
Star is no more, sadly. Went away in the late 90’s. Didn’t know that. Thanks, Don. I guess I don’t keep up with that stuff very well. Sad. They made some good stuff. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 22, 2022 19:35:01 GMT -5
When the Suits take over and put the engineers and REAL gun-makers in the second (or third!) seat things go to hell. Ask Remington and Winchester about that.
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Post by don on Nov 22, 2022 19:38:06 GMT -5
Star is no more, sadly. Went away in the late 90’s. Didn’t know that. Thanks, Don. I guess I don’t keep up with that stuff very well. Sad. They made some good stuff. They did. I also had a stainless Firestar in 45. What a chunky and heavy little beast that was. Star was the best of the Eibar gun companies, then Astra and Llama in my opinion. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 22, 2022 21:11:51 GMT -5
Didn’t know that. Thanks, Don. I guess I don’t keep up with that stuff very well. Sad. They made some good stuff. They did. I also had a stainless Firestar in 45. What a chunky and heavy little beast that was. Star was the best of the Eibar gun companies, then Astra and Llama in my opinion. My first wife had a Llama 45. It was nickel plated with pearl grips and she was deadly with it. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 23, 2022 16:38:47 GMT -5
In the past, I have not done well with my LCR in .38…short radius and hard to pick up the front sight. It is not a gun problem, it is an operator problem that I hope to solve, and feel confident as a backup gun in an ankle holster.
I just have to put the time in.
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It may be off the subject but I’ve been having a Star PD 45 for years, it has served me well.
