Americans saying with wallet, "We feel safer when armed"

Evansville Courier & Press ^ | September 29, 2001 | Scripps Howard News Service

[TheWriter]

Sweet. Got one of those for home defense a few years ago, PLUS a rifle within the last year.

Now...for the handgun! Christmas, anyone?

Can't wait for my daughter to be born. I'm getting rusty without any range time...

[TightSqueeze]

They had exactly one Glock 27 (40 cal.) available

Sure is a good looking gun, what is the advantage of .40 cal? I researched 9mm and 45 cal. thought the learning curve would be shorter on the 9mm.

When you hold each gun (Beretta / Glock) the Beretta is a thing of beauty, it fits the human hand so well (I could probably sell things) the Glock is less appealing in both feel and looks IMHO. I am moving to Florida sometime next year, the paperwork necessary for New Jersey just to purchase, would have obtained a carry permit in Florida. Thanks.

[snippy_about_it]

ANYTHING that pushes on the trigger will fire it, branch, key, pen, holster, etc..

Yikes, I was thinking of a Glock for ccw, but not if the trigger will fire that easy! Help, now what do I get?

[Lurker]

If you are interested in an S & W Model 19, let me know.

I've been saving one for a 'special occassion'.

Regards,

L

[killerw]

I think you should get a pre-ban FNFAL if you can find one.

[Drew68]

I went to the Tanner gun show here in Denver last weekend. It was packed with all kinds of people buying guns and ammo. Sarah Brady would've wept.

I picked up 1000 rounds of 7.62x39mm for my namesake and I treated myself to a nice .45 1911. Bring it on!

[The KG9 Kid]

Don't get a pistol chambered in 9mm, friend.

Make it a .45 ACP, preferably single-action.

Freepers don't let Freepers buy nine-millimeters.

[TightSqueeze]

Both are fine weapons. No way to go wrong with either.

Years ago I purchased a Beretta 21A 22 Cal. LR, to have something in the house, just in case. Got farily good with it, now I feel the need for a higher level of protection. If it was possible to commit to weekly target practice, the choice would be a 1911 45ACP Kimber, but I don't have the time to become an expert shot. Figure a 9mm with a pre-ban clip will overcome some inaccuracies in skill. Thanks

[The KG9 Kid]

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[LibKill]

Figure a 9mm with a pre-ban clip will overcome some inaccuracies in skill.

Spray 'n pray don't work! Be it 9mm, .22, or better yet .45, you must have enough skill to effectively use the weapon.

A well placed shot with a .22 beats a complete miss from a .44 mag.

[TightSqueeze]

A Kimber 1911 45 ACP was actually my first choice, research and talking to folks at the range has led me to believe getting good with a 45 takes a long time. Logic at this time seems to be sloppy 10 round 45 vs. fair 9mm 18 round. Maybe the 45 will be my third gun :-) Thanks.

[PushinTin]

Picked up a H&K USP .45 Compact 3 weeks ago.
Bought a Ruger Mini 14 last weekend.
Just got home from my CHL class. Gosh that H&K .45 is SWEET!!!
Be sending the paperwork in Monday.
Taking the Mini 14 to the range tomorrow.
Check...

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

If you don't fancy the Glock trigger, don't be discouraged. There are many other action designs available. Get what works for you. My favorite "all arounder" is a three-inch S&W model 66. Damn difficult to top the handling characteristics of that particular Magnum revolver. With a couple of Bianchi speed-strips in my weakside front pocket, I face the day with confidence.

If you know a decent gunsmith that can slick up revolver triggers, Ruger would be a good choice also. From the factory, Ruger triggers are profane. Indestructable guns, just horrible triggers. Very economical. If you fancy an autoloader, Colt is currently producing some of the finest 1911s since their glory days. They have recently dropped the "M1991A1" series and replaced it with the old "Colt Government Model" rollmarkings. My recent production Colt is an exeptional display of old-world craftsmanship. Colt is back! Get one before the secret's out.

Callahan

[The KG9 Kid]

Those new limited-edition Colt Government model 1911s are almost all spoken for, Inspector.

What few remain have a markup so high, you'd be a fool not to buy a Les Baer instead.

[Squantos]

Buffalo Lake Flooded in 27 ???

Stay Safe Bert !

[Knitebane]

9mm is a .45 set on stun

Knitebane

[Squantos]

M1 Garand, kewl tool............

Stay Safe

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

Those new limited-edition Colt Government model 1911s are almost all spoken for, Inspector.

A little over a month ago when I ordered mine, Accusport had a bunch of them in stock and ready to ship to ANYONE. Some dealers are getting away with robbery because of the "better hurry" and "get 'em while you can" argument. I've seen 'em advertised for upwards of 1100 bucks. I paid 869 for mine and don't regret it a bit. It is, without question, the BEST 1911 I've ever owned.

Callahan

[Dr.Deth]

"After all, there are some 200 million firearms in the United States, the vast majority of which are legally owned. "

This sort of quote always bothers me. A strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment shows, they are all legal.
i.e. what part of "shall not be abridged" do you not understand?