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My homeowner's insurance company knows where a list of my weapons and their serial numbers is. That's as close as anyone gets to knowing how many or what kind of firearms are in my house.

All these licenses and permits and registrations I consider to be violations of our Constitution's 2nd Amendment.

That said, my favorites are the Browning A-5 light 12 shotgun and the Colt Trooper III in a .357 mag. Cat likes the Colt Commander in a .38.

Dad, when did revolvers stop being pistols?

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Originally Posted by Catsmine

My homeowner's insurance company knows where a list of my weapons and their serial numbers is. That's as close as anyone gets to knowing how many or what kind of firearms are in my house.

All these licenses and permits and registrations I consider to be violations of our Constitution's 2nd Amendment.

That said, my favorites are the Browning A-5 light 12 shotgun and the Colt Trooper III in a .357 mag. Cat likes the Colt Commander in a .38.

Dad, when did revolvers stop being pistols?

When the semi auto came in to existence. That's what Ive been told is the separation. Also I think its regional. Just like many people call a magazine a clip.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

When the semi auto came in to existance. Thats what Ive been told is the seperation. Also I think its regional. Just like many people call a magazine a clip.

Fascinating... I just looked up the definitions and Merriam Webster defines it as a handgun with the chamber integral to the barrel while the others define it as a firearm used one-handed. The things I learn while chatting here.

I just know what I am told. And besides that I just smile and nod. :)

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V has to get his gun license for his new job... All I can picture is him running around buildings pretending to be an army man or something.
He's already excited about getting a baton (aka whacking stick) while he waits for his license :rolleyes:

Friend of mine used to go out hunting Roo and Possum every weekend. Dogs loved it.

Now that's something I'd like to see!

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Fascinating... I just looked up the definitions and Merriam Webster defines it as a handgun with the chamber integral to the barrel while the others define it as a firearm used one-handed. The things I learn while chatting here.

The one handed distinction comes in where you have a blackpowder because those could have been rifle or pistol. Pistol being the one handed style and rifle being 2 handed.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

The one handed distinction comes in where you have a blackpowder because those could have been rifle or pistol. Pistol being the one handed style and rifle being 2 handed.

Blackpowder longarms were more often muskets up until about 1750, being smoothbores rather than rifled guns. I'm being a little nit-picky, I know. My apologies. It comes from arguing with gun control nutcases.

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

Well I like those old fashioned S&W's so I think a pistol might be nice.

Do you like a revolver?

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Originally Posted by Catsmine

Blackpowder longarms were more often muskets up until about 1750, being smoothbores rather than rifled guns. I'm being a little nit-picky, I know. My apologies. It comes from arguing with gun control nutcases.

I started this thread with the intent of having a place on AMHD to discuss guns or things with guns. So in being nitpicky it also increases the knowlage base and we all can learn something. So if you have an idea or comment or a gripe. Fire away. Your amongst friends now ;)

Very well, then. I'm old school. I like my six shooter. In longarms I'm partial to shotguns. For distance work the Madsen Arms conversion of the Browning 30-06 with a Springfield action provides all you need on the North American continent.

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Very well, then. I'm old school. I like my six shooter. In longarms I'm partial to shotguns. For distance work the Madsen Arms conversion of the Browning 30-06 with a Springfield action provides all you need on the North American continent.

I'm too impatient with my husbands muzzle loader. He has a pistol.
I have a snub nose revolver. I would like a smi- automatic handgun. Maybe a Glock.

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I'm too impatient with my husbands muzzle loader. He has a pistol.
I have a snub nose revolver. I would like a smi- automatic handgun. Maybe a Glock.

That's like the one argument I always have with people about the types of guns. I always try to tell people that what works for them as a preference doesn't mean the next person that has a different choice is any worse off. To me as far as any firearm goes it has to fit the owner. Any gun your comfortable with is a good choice. The thing I hate now. At least around near me is ammo has gone up a lot in the last year making casual shooting expensive. But you have to to keep proficiant.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Thats like the one argument I always have with people about the types of guns. I always try to tell people that what works for them as a preference doesnt mean the next person that has a differnt choice is any worse off. To me as far as any firearm goes it has to fit the owner. Any gun your comfortable with is a good choice. The thing I hate now. Atleast around near me is ammo has gone up alot in the last year making casual shooting expensive. But you have to to keep proficiant.

You're right. We don't shoot as much as we used too. We used to go up to the old homeplace and shoot. Shooting ranges are expensive Ammo here is expensive. Oh for the good old days.

Yes, my old muzzle loading group, some of them had cannons, mortars that shot tin cans full of concrete and so on.

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yes, my old muzzle loading group, some of them had cannons, mortars that shot tin cans full of concrete and so on.

Plus.. it takes a while to load them or at least it does for me:D

Some of the ones I knew, somehow did the powder in some paper packing, and then the packing and then the shooting item/

One, not sure how he did it had it sort of in some cardboard tube he would insert and pack.

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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

Some of the ones I knew, somehow did the powder in some paper packing, and then the packing and then the shooting item/

One, not sure how he did it had it sorta in some cardboard tube he would insert and pack.

We have muzzle loading season, bow season (I hate a bow) to hard to pull back. Regular season is fine.. I don't go. I'll bett we could find the powder at the B... pro shop for the muzzle loader.

I make at least one annual visit to Dixie Gun Works, love their store,

Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.

OoO This one is pretty!

Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.

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OoO This one is pretty!

Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.

Hey Bella... I know you know all about guns, since your Dad is Military... Bet you're a good shot.

I actually know nothing about guns. I have shot lots of them, could I tell you what they were? Nope. I will admit I have a good shot, now I just need to know what I am shooting!

My dad is ecstatic that I am starting to show interest in guns. He only has big guns, he lets me target shoot on them, but I'd love to have one of my own.

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

I actually know nothing about guns. I have shot lots of them, could I tell you what they were ?? nope. I will admit I have a good shot, now I just need to know what I am shooting!

My dad is ecstatic that I am starting to show interest in guns. He only has big guns, he lets me target shoot on them, but I'd love to have one of my own.

Tell him to give you one of his! A nice handgun.. that packs a punch!:D

Plus he was Navy, he was an under waters weapons tech, so his thing was torpedo's, under water bombs, sea bombs, and even remotely operated robotic vehicles. When we were posted to the west coast my father did a lot of over seas tours to Iran, Iraq, Cambodia, Haiti, Yugoslavia, Africa, Cairo, and Afghanistan he was with the infinitry troops and the engineers, both American and Canadian so he got to play with a lot more weapons then. He has quite the collection of war memorabilia. He calls it his first born lol.

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Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Tell him to give you one of his! A nice handgun..that packs a punch!:D

Oh my Gawd Kit I might as well ask him for a million dollars. He bought me a rifle and a pellet gun lol.

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Oh my Gawd Kit I might as well ask hi for a million dollars. He bought me a rifle and a pellet gun lol.

You tickle me to death Bella!:D:D My Gawd!

I;m glad you liked it! My aim is to please!

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i;m glad you liked it!! My aim is to please!

You are so funny!!

I'm trying to participate here... damm patients in labor!

Dang, J can't you tell them to wait? It's a;ready been 9 months, what's another night?

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Dang, J can't you tell them to wait?? it's a;ready been 9 months, what's another night??

Yeah! :D

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

I actually know nothing about guns. I have shot lots of them, could I tell you what they were ?? nope. I will admit I have a good shot, now I just need to know what I am shooting!

My dad is ecstatic that I am starting to show interest in guns. He only has big guns, he lets me target shoot on them, but I'd love to have one of my own.

At this site they have pictures and prices of all kinds of gun and the ammo too. If someone mentions a firearm it's a good chance it can be found here. Plus you can search by category. Or bullet diameter. And that can help you in your quest to learning about them.

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Guns - Online Gun Auction - Guns at GunBroker.com

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I'm trying to participate here.....damm patients in labor!!

Welcome J-9. Good to see you on the thread.

Thanks Dad, great site.

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thanks dad, great site.

I love it ! Cdf3

Here is one Im going to throw out there.
How much ammo should you have at hand? What is the minimum for your firearm.

I usually keep between 300 to 500 rounds for the ones I shoot regularly and only 200 for the ones I don't.

What is everyone's preference?

Seems I have been MIA. Babies are coming! Babies are coming!

I don't have the time to read all of the posts here so I'm just going to jump right in.

I carry a Taurus .38 revolver with pearl grips and a gold trigger. Yeah, I got me some BLING! :p

One of my weapons about 5000 rounds, others around 1000.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

At this site they have pictures and prices of all kinds of gun and the ammo too. If someone mentions a firearm its a good chance it can be found here. Plus you can search by catagory. Or bullet diameter. And that can help you in your quest to learning about them.

Ref:

Guns - Online Gun Auction - Guns at GunBroker.com

My husband uses this site all the time.

SOunds like a sexy gun J.

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Here is one Im going to throw out there.
How much ammo should you have at hand? What is the minimum for your firearm.

I usually keep between 300 to 500 rounds for the ones I shoot regularly and only 200 for the ones I dont.

What is everyones preference?

Sounds about right... my husband said that!:rolleyes: