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If You Could Only Have One Gun
Just little old LibKill
| October 26, 2001
| LibKill
Posted on 10/26/2001 11:07:16 AM PDT by LibKill
Yes, this is another firearms vanity.
The fantasy condition is this:
For whatever reason, you have to choose one firearm to keep.
This assumes that you also have a decent supply of ammunition to go with it.
For purposes of this discussion we will assume that there is no change in current laws. You are limited to one gun by financial circumstances.
I have narrowed my choices down to a handgun, one small enough to conceal. That still leaves a lot of room for consideration.
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Comment #121 Removed by Moderator
To: ericthecurdog
I just ordered a Ruger PC-9, 9mm, but they're hard to get. Uses the same ammo and clips as a Ruger 9mm pistol. They also come in .40 cal. 9mm for me because I need to go through a lot of ammo to get back up to speed on marksmanship. I also own a 12 gauge Mossberg 500 for close-in home defense.
Marlin Camp Carbines also come in 9mm and .40 cal. You can find them used. Same clips as Smith & Wesson. I was told, however, that their barrels aren't as thick as the Ruger and so you start to lose accuracy after 10 rounds due to thermal expansion effects.
To: Delta-Boudreaux
Is that a Real accessory? Is so, who makes it? Web address? It is a real 'accessory' and is not treated as a firearm. They are illegal in California, since the resultant combo is illegal. I saw several at a recent gun show and it took the guy about 12 seconds to convert from pistol to carbine.
The one's they had there were the 1911 version, but the Glocks are available now as well.
From Mech-Tech Systems
For the 1911 fans...
Note: when you see a picture and wonder where it came from, on a pc, you can right-click the image and choose 'properties' and it will reveal it's source.
To: TC Rider
Will that work with a ParaOrdnance P14 in .45 caliber?
124
posted on
10/26/2001 12:33:03 PM PDT
by
LibKill
Comment #125 Removed by Moderator
To: LibKill
Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety:
The Texas Defender. "Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear
Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish
Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super
To: LibKill
Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety:
The Texas Defender. "Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear
Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish
Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super
To: rockfish59
post 120
I was just the one of the resident "Butcher's" and I had a special place in my heart for the "officers" as well.
ah the memories of thrashing the warpigs and getting paid "per diem" to do it.
When did your brother do his time as a SERE instructor?
To: LibKill
Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety:
The Texas Defender. "Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear
Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish
Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super
To: LibKill
Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety:
The Texas Defender. "Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear
Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish
Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super
To: LibKill
Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety:
The Texas Defender. "Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear
Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish
Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super
To: LibKill
. . . it'd be as many as I need, but not as many as I want.
To: WhyToKay
I am so sorry! for the multiple posts!
To: LibKill
Accuracy International's 'Arctic Warfare Magnum' in .338 Lapua Magnum.
... and a Ghillie suit.
To: WhyToKay
I am so sorry! for the multiple posts! It happens. I have fired off a post or two and afterwards found my mouse was stuck on FullAuto. :)
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posted on
10/26/2001 12:43:33 PM PDT
by
LibKill
To: Xenalyte
. . . it'd be as many as I need, but not as many as I want. You and me both.
Still, think about it. If you could only have one firearm what would you pick?
136
posted on
10/26/2001 12:45:28 PM PDT
by
LibKill
To: The KG9 Kid
.338 Lapua Magnum. Yeah.... yeah find that layin around on store shelves everywhere.
137
posted on
10/26/2001 12:47:10 PM PDT
by
OWK
To: LibKill
It's not my first choice, but if it's my only choice I would grab that .22 rifle. It's not heavy, it's accurate, and the bullets are also not heavy so you can carry a lot. The .22 pistol is what's in my get-away bag, and that would do if necessary.
To: LibKill
12ga, extra barrel, and a hacksaw.
Ammo has varied sizes of shot-shells, plus slugs, plus exotics some of which you can load yourself. [3/8inch lead sinkers crimped on thin aircraft cable or piano wire; tacks; rocksalt; etc.]
Apply hacksaw to spare barrel and instant hogsleg.
Best all-around short to medium distance firearm.
To: RightWhale
The .22 pistol is what's in my get-away bag, and that would do if necessary. Interesting choice.
My origional choice was a handgun (I am a city dweller) and .22 is a good choice for ammo availabilty.
A .22 does not have stopping power. You have to go with headshots.
140
posted on
10/26/2001 12:52:02 PM PDT
by
LibKill
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