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I have already spent too much money this past month but you bastards have me shopping for a .357 and a scout rifle plus I'm wanting a bow so I can start hunting again.
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I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.
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Ed Zachary wrote:The greatest thing I ever did for my shooting skill level was training for PPC with a snub nose .38 and speed loading with wad cutters. After a few weeks I could drive fucking nails with my Glock 23.
I have already spent too much money this past month but you bastards have me shopping for a .357 and a scout rifle plus I'm wanting a bow so I can start hunting again.
I believed that my infatuation with revolvers had passed years ago, then I saw the Smith 686 SSR. And, as they say, the rest is history.
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Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.Pinky wrote:I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.
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There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.Dan Martin wrote:Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.Pinky wrote:I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.
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Do you have any replacement springs on hand now?Batboy2/75 wrote:There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.Dan Martin wrote:Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.Pinky wrote:I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.
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Good man. Bet you like it more than even chicks with dicks. Almost anyway.Ed Zachary wrote:....you bastards have me shopping for.....a scout rifle......
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I keep spare parts on hand for all my firearms; including hammer & trigger springs for my Ruger Redhawk.Dan Martin wrote:Do you have any replacement springs on hand now?Batboy2/75 wrote:There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.Dan Martin wrote:Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.Pinky wrote:I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.
My point is Revolvers are not some magical design, they too have springs that need to be replaced. Otherwise, Boris's grandchildren will have a neat looking paperweight. Also, nor are Semi autos fragile items. Modern handguns can go hundreds of thousands of rounds (Millions in the case of Glock) if maintained properly.
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It's father-son shit. We got over the standard problems by bonding over guns and knives when I hit my 20s, so we chip in on each other's guns when one of us sees a new toy that's ridiculous.Sua Sponte wrote:milosz, with the weapons you've stated you own, you either shoot high level competitor or have way too much discretionary money to spend.
Options for fun shooting are pretty limited living in urban Texas with no BLM land, unfortunately. It's either a 45-minute drive to a 'tactical' range that charges $25/hour (worth it for a couple of hours/month of steel and moving) or 1:45 to a private range where pretty much anything goes. The fat IDPA dudes shoot at an indoor range so it looks both sad and boring.
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I hear you. I'll do what I can for maintenance. I've just always assumed the less moving parts the better as far as maintenance was concerned. Glocks firing a million rounds w. minimal care is amazing.Batboy2/75 wrote: I keep spare parts on hand for all my firearms; including hammer & trigger springs for my Ruger Redhawk.
My point is Revolvers are not some magical design, they too have springs that need to be replaced. Otherwise, Boris's grandchildren will have a neat looking paperweight. Also, nor are Semi autos fragile items. Modern handguns can go hundreds of thousands of rounds (Millions in the case of Glock) if maintained properly.
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Good deal. I spend time teaching my kid to shoot, fish, hunt, use a map and compass, change a tire, ride a motorcycle on and off street, rappel, boulder, basic survival-teach him to fly if I knew how...doesn't have to keep doing any of it, but does have to get exposed to it. People we know think I'm a Neanderthal.milosz wrote:
It's father-son shit. We got over the standard problems by bonding over guns and knives when I hit my 20s, so we chip in on each other's guns when one of us sees a new toy that's ridiculous.
Options for fun shooting are pretty limited living in urban Texas with no BLM land, unfortunately. It's either a 45-minute drive to a 'tactical' range that charges $25/hour (worth it for a couple of hours/month of steel and moving) or 1:45 to a private range where pretty much anything goes. The fat IDPA dudes shoot at an indoor range so it looks both sad and boring.
Hopefully urban Texas means Austin or even San Antonio and definitely not Houston or even Dallas.
Funny how the dude practical shooters are usually overweight but the chicks are generally fit and fairly attractive.
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As for center fire firearms, you are usually OK to dry fire.
In general; always read the manual.
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What's the consensus on the best, "all around" semi for someone who isn't big on gun knowledges?
Simple to clean, etc.
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I got sidetracked on my quest. Found this to be surprisingly nice to shoot...Like ridiculously nice.
Testi...are you planning for carry or around the home? How often will you be able to practice? Small hands? Biggish? It's a horses for courses question no doubt. I found them repugnant until I spent time shooting one. Glocks are the Whirlpool Dryer of pistols.
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Jelly Brice and his Combat Magnum.

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Glock 19 - absurdly reliable, cheap, easy to find. You really don't ever have to clean it unless you leave it in a puddle of mud for a couple of days.Testiclaw wrote: What's the consensus on the best, "all around" semi for someone who isn't big on gun knowledges?
Simple to clean, etc.
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