Just bought a gun...

Myself | 04/14/2009 | Autumn Raine

[autumnraine]

I have been reading some discussion regarding guns and ammunition recently and as a lady have always had trouble with a shotgun or rifle due to the length of the barrel. I can use it, but sometimes uncomfortable or not able to aim quickly due to the weight or size.

I went to Walmart today and there is a nice rifle there made by Rossi that is $147. It has an interchangable barrel between a .22 or a .410. So if they are out of one type of ammo, you can go with the other if necessary.

Also, the barrel is short and the gun itself is very lightweight.

So I thought I'd share.

[Covenantor]

Here’s a link to the Rossi [Braztech] youth combos.

http://www.rossiusa.com/products/gunselector-results.cfm?series=MYC&Category=MATCHEDPAIR

I would recommend the 20 Ga/.223 combo as the lightness of the rifle adds to the felt recoil.

http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=86

[Covenantor]

Oh, if you do get any of these, order the scope mount base and hammer extension right away. They’re inexpensive. The hammer extension provides a wider surface for control [ read safety for novices or wet conditions] and the scope base mount provides for future scope addition.

You can also download the manual to see how simple and easy it is to take down and re-assemble.

[12Gauge687]

The jacket probably helped me. But I know what you mean; they can be off-putting at first. Once we got off the side-by-side vs. over/under debate and a discussion of different breeds of grouse, partridge and pheasant, I got some great restaurant advice from one of the younger assistants.

Frankly, the two gals working in the clothing section of the store were drop-dead gorgeous - tall with peaches and cream complexions. It was fun seeing them walk back and forth in the background.

[Billg64]

taht is nice

[Billg64]

Are you getting her the laser grips?

[Poser]

Heck... Pick one.

[Michael Barnes]

enlighten me?

I purchased the side arm as a 20-25 ft. pistol(Not a"quick draw weapon", a weapon of "oh sh!t, something is up, get ready 20-25 ft weapon). Enough of a stand off pistol for her to get to safety.

[El Laton Caliente]

I like the M76 in 8mm it need a 3-9x40 or better though...

The ‘69 is maybe one of two builds in the USA that I know of... likely the most rare rifle I have. I do have a Norinco M87 RPK, it is a Canadian import that was moved into the USA pre-ban, I know of only one more of those also...

[Billg64]

They make a grip with a laser pointer that makes a snub nose much more accurate; about $200. Further, the little red dot on the chest will scare most aggressive people into submission or flight. Third, the confidence of the person shooting is increased considerably.

Practice is still a must, but the laser grip is a really nice accessory.

[SJSAMPLE]

For CCW, the rail doesn’t really matter.
Most lights are too big for CCW use.

I keep my Gen III Glock 22 (.40SW) in the bed-side safe with an Insight Procyon light, just in case.

[SJSAMPLE]

Is that a Taurus PT-945 in stainless?

I had one of the first 500 PT-908’s when they came out in 1993.
Never should’ve sold that gun.

[mad_as_he$$]

If you can find it, and then it is $20 for 100 here.

[Poser]

“Is that a Taurus PT-945 in stainless?”

Yes. It’s a big gun, but quite reliable and very reasonably priced. I haven’t shot it in a while. The Colt and the Para-Ordinance are getting most of my attention right now.

[JamesP81]

how do you like your “rock” Iam picking mine up next week

It's a good piece for good money. It might not work as a competition gun (unless you drop in a match grade barrel, of course) but it works for me. I'm a lousy pistol shot so I try to practice as much as I can to get better.

Mine is still very new; occasionally, it fails to feed the last round in the magazine. This is a common problem that will usually clear up after you put a couple of hundred rounds or so downrange. It takes a bit for the new parts to "wear in" and get working right. So if this happens, don't panic. Just keep shootin' till she smooths out.

[JamesP81]

Frankly, the two gals working in the clothing section of the store were drop-dead gorgeous - tall with peaches and cream complexions.

Sigh....my favorite kind :(