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What Was Your Firearm Christmas Present?
12-27-2011 | Jeff Chandler

Posted on 12/27/2011 12:41:12 PM PST by Jeff Chandler

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To: Go Gordon
Does anybody have any suggestions for what type to get as a first-timer?

Oh boy, now you did it. This promises to be a LONG thread, LOL!

41 posted on 12/27/2011 1:28:32 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati)
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To: mcshot

Nothing wrong with Glocks. I’ve been a Glock guy for twenty years.

I just found out XDs fit me better.


42 posted on 12/27/2011 1:28:55 PM PST by papertyger
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To: Jeff Chandler

Going to get my son a Savage .22 rifle. The pellet gun we got him was crap and I figure it’s time to get him a REAL rifle.


43 posted on 12/27/2011 1:30:50 PM PST by Peter from Rutland
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To: Jeff Chandler; hollywoodusmc

The wife and I bought our son an M1A.


44 posted on 12/27/2011 1:32:15 PM PST by optiguy (Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.----- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Jeff Chandler

I got a new Galco concealed carry holster for my Sig Sauer P239. I like it so much that now I think I need a Galco for my S&W 640.


45 posted on 12/27/2011 1:32:36 PM PST by JoeGar
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To: Jeff Chandler

Air soft pistols all around - fun and stingy at the same time.


46 posted on 12/27/2011 1:32:43 PM PST by AD from SpringBay (We deserve the government we allow.)
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To: GOYAKLA

Make sure you understand the point of aim, point of impact, issues inherent to the Five seveN before you choose the fixed or adjustable sight model.

You’ll save yourself some rude surprises!


47 posted on 12/27/2011 1:33:38 PM PST by papertyger
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To: Jeff Chandler

I got a Ruger SR1911 - All American made Stainless Steel Classic and a Galco G119HO “cop” CC holster.

My wife had help in satisfying my “wish” list.


48 posted on 12/27/2011 1:37:53 PM PST by TNoldman (AN AMERICAN FOR A MUSLIM/BHO FREE AMERICA.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

It was a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago, but my great uncle gave me his old single shot 16 gage break open, full choke shotgun. I really wish I had kept that gun.


49 posted on 12/27/2011 1:40:57 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Go Gordon
The wife wanted a gun ... anybody have any suggestions for what type to get as a first-timer?

My choice is a S&W 640 loaded with .38+P cal. ammo. It's simple, holds 5 rounds, and it's hammer is out-of-the-way and cannot catch on anything.

50 posted on 12/27/2011 1:42:10 PM PST by JoeGar
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To: CrazyIvan

Cool boxes!


51 posted on 12/27/2011 1:42:58 PM PST by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: crosshairs
I don’t get to have any more firearms after the boating accident in which I lost all of mine. Ammo too.

Sad to hear that. What lake? I have scuba diver friends. You don't know they now make life preservers for firearms???

52 posted on 12/27/2011 1:44:43 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Jeff Chandler
Sandy Claws was good to me and my wife. She found a S&W 442 .38 +p and I found a Hi-Point .45 carbine. Have had a 9mm for some years and love plinking with it, but have moved my carry and home protection pieces to .45. Saw a flyer from Hi-Point last year announcing a .45 model. This was the first one I have seen. Looking to take it out back when the rain stops.
53 posted on 12/27/2011 1:46:22 PM PST by Big Mack (I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain to eat VEGETABLES!)
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To: Go Gordon

4” .357 IMHO


54 posted on 12/27/2011 1:46:54 PM PST by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: Go Gordon
Ultimately, they will be for personal protection at home. Does anybody have any suggestions for what type to get as a first-timer?

I imagine you will get plenty of suggestions. I would get the Judge if your budget allows or any shotgun for home protection. A .380 is a good and small carry weapon, but a 1911 is better.

55 posted on 12/27/2011 1:49:42 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: optiguy
The wife and I bought our son an M1A.

I am available for adoption between now and next Christmas...

56 posted on 12/27/2011 1:51:28 PM PST by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: Craigon


57 posted on 12/27/2011 1:56:22 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas gerit)
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To: Go Gordon
Does anybody have any suggestions for what type to get as a first-timer?

You already have several suggestions of a short barrel revolver, and I'll second those. Easy to shoot in a stressed situation and very reliable. If you have a friend with a good selection you can let her try several sizes and power levels of revolvers and autos and see what she likes the best, then start comparing brands and features.

58 posted on 12/27/2011 1:58:51 PM PST by CrazyIvan (Obama's birth certificate was found stapled to Soros's receipt.)
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To: Go Gordon
Does anybody have any suggestions for what type to get as a first-timer?

If you're keeping it at home, a great way to go is a 357 magnum with a 4" barrel, loaded with .38 special ammo. It will be very easy to learn, very easy to use, and very easy to hit what you are aiming at—again and again. When you gain experience, you can switch to 357 magnum ammo for that extra punch, but bear in mind that in a home defense situation, you will be indoors in a confined space without ear protection and if you fire a 357 magnum round or a .45 round that you will probably damage your hearing.

59 posted on 12/27/2011 2:01:10 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati)
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To: Le Chien Rouge

LOL.


60 posted on 12/27/2011 2:03:30 PM PST by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Straight and proud.)
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