*** Politics Gun Owners Thread***

[NeBlis]

Originally Posted by LirvA

how many shots with a .40 S&W would it take to kill an adult size black bear at a distance of 15 yards?

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[ForumWithdrawal]

Originally Posted by Bill Haywood

Why do the swamp gator hunters on the tube use the rifles instead of pistols? I'd want the quicker correction that's possible with my Ruger MKII, but there must be some advantage to the long barrel.

Reasons I can guess but don't know what's really decisive:

*Cheap. It's what they have.

*The technique. Some guys dangle the barrel and place it for sure for sure. But I see other guys aiming like it's a duck.

*Reliability. But only the bolt action boys. But other guys use autos, so still no consensus. Except rifles. They all use rifles.

*Safety. But I doubt it.

I know this is an old post but I think they talked about this in an episode. According to them they said using a pistol means their hand gets closer to the gators mouth. I also think the advantage of being able to use the rifle for other hunting in the off season.

[LirvA]

Originally Posted by DblBarrelJ

I'd prefer not to attempt it, but here's a quote from a Deputy who did:



This is a great story about a crazy situation where some nutty animal collector turned lions, bears, cougars, wolves and everything else loose on his property before blowing his brains out and the neighbors called 911 going "Hey, there's like tigers and **** in crazy bobs yard, come check it out kthxbye"

They killed 49/50 dangerous animals that night with pistols.

Link

wtf

[DblBarrelJ]

Yea I know. I think that must be somehow squeezed into that guys resume.

Maybe not even "squeezed in". Might be a focal point.

[NeBlis]

so after tying to get DBJ to meet me for an IDPA match multiple times he decides to go without PMing me. Scared? or forgetful? Anyhow... TR? how did you like it?

[DblBarrelJ]

Enjoyable, unfortunately got a DNF. Father had to be taken to the ER about lunchtime with Pneumonia.

We'll try again.

[NeBlis]

Originally Posted by DblBarrelJ

Enjoyable, unfortunately got a DNF. Father had to be taken to the ER about lunchtime with Pneumonia.

We'll try again.

JEEBUS! hope hes ok!

[razrback]

Gonna drop some wisdom:

Never use a conquered peoples' weapons

Carry on.

[gusmahler]

Originally Posted by razrback

Gonna drop some wisdom:

Never use a conquered peoples' weapons

Carry on.

Works pretty well in Call of Duty when you're low on ammo.

[Larry Legend]

So posted this in another thread, but finally got to shoot my new Bodyguard 380 and I am very satisfied.

Also was with an ex-special forces guy and really liked his Beretta, might be looking for a 9mm soon.

[gusmahler]

Hot on the heels of the M&P Shield, Sig Sauer has released a slim, single-stack, 9mm sub-compact. Looks like it's even smaller than the Shield, though not quite as slim. Unfortunately, it's nearly twice as expensive as the Shield. It's also single-action only, basically a mini-1911.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...8-extreme.aspx

[gusmahler]

That's a tiny gun. I've never fired a 380, but I hate the way I can only get 2 fingers around the grip. I guess you get used to it, though?

[Larry Legend]

You can get an extended clip for the Bodyguard.

They are hard to find tho in person. Last time I was looking for one at a local place I missed out by 15 mins.

[General Tsao]

Originally Posted by gusmahler

Hot on the heels of the M&P Shield, Sig Sauer has released a slim, single-stack, 9mm sub-compact. Looks like it's even smaller than the Shield, though not quite as slim. Unfortunately, it's nearly twice as expensive as the Shield. It's also single-action only, basically a mini-1911.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...8-extreme.aspx

that's exactly what it is. dovetail and everything.

[DblBarrelJ]

I'd go for a Kimber Raptor or Ultra Carry if I were gonna go that route.