Weapons

[Rino]

Originally Posted by motivez

Keep it civil guys

Would love to.

[WickedLou9]

the only guns I own are a couple of nail guns and a paintball gun. I don't think those count.

[Rino]

Originally Posted by WickedLou9

the only guns I own are a couple of nail guns and a paintball gun. I don't think those count.

For purposes of this poll, no not so much. But thank you anyway.

[kinggovernor]

this thread makes me giggle

[six6ftr]

Old military colt .45 and Mossberg pistol grip 12 gauge
No longer kept at home.

[northhunter]

Several differnt shotguns, 12ga, 16ga and 20ga for several differnt kinds of hunting. The same for rifles, most in the .30 cal range, several WW2 era military rifles, some older military firearms one (yes only one) hand gun and three .22 rifles and actually as my son just pointed out I voted wrong as it's more than 12 so I guess I should have chosen the "frigging armory."

[motivez]

YouTube Video

If this guy comes over, does it count as 1?

[hsmith]

Not enough

[hsmith]

I have
2x walther p22
1 Springfield XD 45 full size which i carry daily
in the process of building an AR-15

by years end i plan to get at least 2 of the following
a Les Baer 1911
a FN PS-90
build another AR-15 and SBR it
a glock 9mm

[RMNIXON]

Originally Posted by Rino

For all intents and purposes, we will ignore the actual definition of an armory, and say more than twelve. And from your post, I assume that you served or are serving. Cool, good to have a brother in here.

S/F
Rino.

More than 12 although some would be collectors items more than anything else.

A friends late grandfather had stuff going back to WWI

[Rino]

Great, thank you all who posted.

Now, a simple post can get us to the next part of this (as I can not seem to post multiple polls on the same thread, damn software)

Of those that own, what do you use your firearms for?

1. Hunting
2. Sport shooting
3. Home defense
4. More than one of the above or all (if #3 is included in your reason for owning please note it in your response).

I am sorry if I am slow, I am normally busy during the week, and can only post regularly on the weekends.

Hs, the P22 is a good range gun. I have been thinking about getting one so I do not spend so much on ammo, and the XD is a fine piece. I have never been much of a fan of shotguns for much more than door breaching or killing birds. .30s are a good long gun, and I am a big fan. Also as you will find (I plan on being here for a while) .45 ACP or .45+P is my round of choice for defense.


One question, what was it with ACE? I tried to PM him, but apparently I do not have that ability yet.

[hsmith]

Originally Posted by Rino

Great, thank you all who posted.

Now, a simple post can get us to the next part of this (as I can not seem to post multiple polls on the same thread, damn software)

Of those that own, what do you use your firearms for?

1. Hunting
2. Sport shooting
3. Home defense
4. More than one of the above or all (if #3 is included in your reason for owning please note it in your response).

I am sorry if I am slow, I am normally busy during the week, and can only post regularly on the weekends.

Hs, the P22 is a good range gun. I have been thinking about getting one so I do not spend so much on ammo, and the XD is a fine piece. I have never been much of a fan of shotguns for much more than door breaching or killing birds. .30s are a good long gun, and I am a big fan. Also as you will find (I plan on being here for a while) .45 ACP or .45+P is my round of choice for defense.


One question, what was it with ACE? I tried to PM him, but apparently I do not have that ability yet.

The P22 is great for the range, 22 is the only thing that is economical to shoot, sadly. If you get one, go for a new model, the first one i bought was trash (used). The older had extractor and safety issues as well. (the new one's shoot brass everywhere though)

the XD 45 is great, I carry it every day. I have only had two FTE's ever with it and they were when i used different ammo. I have probably put 2000 rounds through it.

I will ditch it as a carry gun when I get the Baer though, I want a full size 1911 for daily carry - such a solid design.


For #3, I carry because the world isn't a nice place, as much as people like to pretend it is. Police are 30 minutes away no matter where you call them. They are under no obligation to protect you as the courts have ruled time and time again.

I don't hunt, but I might get back into it. I might shoot ground hogs once my AR is done. I want to get a bolt action rifle eventually, but I am in no rush. My main concern is buying what can be banned... My cousin is big into hunting deer, but he has a crop damage permit and shoots as many as he wants.

I plan to get into IPSC soon, I am working on my speed shooting (i know you don't need to be a pro to start). It looks like a fun practical hobby. I also am going to start reloading here soon. Ammo is just getting too expensive. If i plan to start shooting several thousand rounds a month, gotta

[hsmith]

I really want a FA, but I don't have $16,000 to buy a M16

Ill have to settle for my AR-15. I hope to crank out at least one more by years end, sooner if the dem's look like they will win :-\

[Rino]

Originally Posted by hsmith

The P22 is great for the range, 22 is the only thing that is economical to shoot, sadly. If you get one, go for a new model, the first one i bought was trash (used). The older had extractor and safety issues as well. (the new one's shoot brass everywhere though)

the XD 45 is great, I carry it every day. I have only had two FTE's ever with it and they were when i used different ammo. I have probably put 2000 rounds through it.

I will ditch it as a carry gun when I get the Baer though, I want a full size 1911 for daily carry - such a solid design.


For #3, I carry because the world isn't a nice place, as much as people like to pretend it is. Police are 30 minutes away no matter where you call them. They are under no obligation to protect you as the courts have ruled time and time again.

I don't hunt, but I might get back into it. I might shoot ground hogs once my AR is done. I want to get a bolt action rifle eventually, but I am in no rush. My main concern is buying what can be banned... My cousin is big into hunting deer, but he has a crop damage permit and shoots as many as he wants.

I plan to get into IPSC soon, I am working on my speed shooting (i know you don't need to be a pro to start). It looks like a fun practical hobby. I also am going to start reloading here soon. Ammo is just getting too expensive. If i plan to start shooting several thousand rounds a month, gotta

I am really glad I caught you before I hopped off, you sound like a gun guy, so we will get along great.

I really liked the 1911 type pistol, I was first introduced to them when I was attached to Force years ago, and the ICQB pistol as well, and continued to carry it while I was attached to 1st MSOB. But I prefer the Glocks. Call it personal preference if you want, but that is just me. I do not want to worry about condition three or condition one when I have to pull. the SAP is nice too because it is one less thing to worry about when you are already stressed (and stress hits everyone regardless of how much you train).

I used to CCW a Kimber CDP, but sold it for the G36 for ease of carry.

For home defense you simply can not beat a weapon like the Bushmaster chambered in 5.56 firing M193. Core separation with no exit is a good thing when someone is in your home.

Thanks man, and if you do not mind I would like to add you.

Hs, I have a civ model that I will sell ya for much much cheaper. All full does is wastes rounds.

[RockPusher]

Originally Posted by Rino

How many firearms do you own?

If you do own, what do you own?

I own a bunch of cool ones, but these are my favs.


An antique Winchester 1892 in 32WCF - my favorite. I can pretty consistently hit a 12" target at 200 yards from the shoulder.

Remington 700 synthetic with cryoed button bored, fluted barrel and 50mm burris rig - .308

AR10T with navy style dual peeps and removable scope

Bisley Vaquero 5.5" in .44 mag

Kahr MK 40 Elite -

[Donkey®]

Originally Posted by RMNIXON

Swords?

I have more swords than guns.

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by Rino

I am really glad I caught you before I hopped off, you sound like a gun guy, so we will get along great.

I really liked the 1911 type pistol, I was first introduced to them when I was attached to Force years ago, and the ICQB pistol as well, and continued to carry it while I was attached to 1st MSOB. But I prefer the Glocks. Call it personal preference if you want, but that is just me. I do not want to worry about condition three or condition one when I have to pull. the SAP is nice too because it is one less thing to worry about when you are already stressed (and stress hits everyone regardless of how much you train).

I used to CCW a Kimber CDP, but sold it for the G36 for ease of carry.

For home defense you simply can not beat a weapon like the Bushmaster chambered in 5.56 firing M193. Core separation with no exit is a good thing when someone is in your home.

Thanks man, and if you do not mind I would like to add you.

Hs, I have a civ model that I will sell ya for much much cheaper. All full does is wastes rounds.

Wow, all someone has to do is buy a bunch of guns and go to the range and you get new friends?

[RockPusher]

Originally Posted by Rino

Of those that own, what do you use your firearms for?

1. Hunting
2. Sport shooting
3. Home defense
4. More than one of the above or all (if #3 is included in your reason for owning please note it in your response).

I am sorry if I am slow, I am normally busy during the week, and can only post regularly on the weekends.

All of the above:

Home defense is handled indoors by my s&w 20 gua and outside with either the 20 or my mini 14 - depending on which direction - my goggles work better with the 20 at night cuz the 14 is a flamethower and blinds my night vision equipment.

[Dispatcher]

Originally Posted by motivez

Keep it civil guys, no one is forcing anyone to participate in this thread

I see your hand guns and raise you an AK-47. Ok, I really don't have an
AK-47 (and wouldn't own one), but I have a really lethal looking pellet gun that would pass for the real thing, should I ever decide to knock over a 7-11.

(I'm beginning to think it's safer living in Iraq, where you only encounter kidnappers, suicide bombers, roadside bombs, and Iranian terrorists)