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Pen48guins wrote:
I really hope CCW changes in Maryland. Its the only reason I do not own a handgun yet.
Where are you at a FF at?
tifosi77 wrote:As I near decision time on what pistol I buy, I find the comments about the care and feeding of your weapon to be very useful. [hint]Tips on choosing eye and hearing protection would also be welcome.[/hint] I also want to reiterate that I plan I getting a shotgun roughly on the same timescale as the pistol, and it will be the shotgun that will serve as the primary home defense weapon. I've just been focusing on the handguns in this thread, 1) because the thread title sort of precludes the notion of shotguns, and 2) my decision on which shotgun to buy is considerably more easy than the decision as to which pistol to buy. (Weatherby PA-459, in case you were wondering.)
Which leads me to what I fear might be an incredibly simplistic question; is it possible to clean a firearm too much? Not so much in the diminishing returns sense of the word, but more in the "you're-harming-the-weapon" sense of the word.
In addition to the above, I absolutely plan on taking as many proficiency classes as my budget will allow, and at least 300-500 rounds per month live fire practice. (Which isn't a whole lot, I know, but that's what I realistically think I can work with schedule-wise.) But what are some things that I can do in a dry-fire environment to improve both as a shooter and more generally as a gun owner?
Also, what sort of add-ons would you recommend for home defense weapons? I'm thinking of things like changes to sights, lights, lasers, red dots (for the shotgun), etc.
mac5155 wrote:I have an 870 express super mag and love it. never leaves my bedside unless I'm out slaying thunder chickens and crows. My buddy has a mossberg 500 tactical shotgun in camo color, and i'll be honest compared to my gun it feels cheap. The stock and pump are both plastic-y feeling and the telescoping stock is not very rigid. That said a pistol grip and camo are pretty awesome.
Godric wrote:When do you normally clean your guns? Sometimes when I am watching a movie before I go to bed ill clean a weapon, I find it relaxing
tifosi77 wrote:Which leads me to what I fear might be an incredibly simplistic question; is it possible to clean a firearm too much? Not so much in the diminishing returns sense of the word, but more in the "you're-harming-the-weapon" sense of the word.
tifosi77 wrote:I know it would probably be a colossally stupid idea to pack the gun in a carry-on, but what about checked bags? Do I simply disclose the presence of the weapon to the ticketing/check-in personnel? What's the deal?
Godric wrote:Tif get a mossberg
Shyster wrote:Speaking of shotguns, I really want a Kel-Tec KSG (http://keltecweapons.com/our-guns/shotguns/ksg/). 14+1 rounds of 2 3/4" 12 gauge in a gun only 26" long overall? Yes, please. Plus, it just looks bad-ass.
tifosi77 wrote:One requirement I have with a shotgun is a pistol grip, as I just don't enjoy shooting shotguns with a conventional stock. So I have also been looking at the Mossberg 590 and 590 A1.
Shyster wrote:Speaking of shotguns, I really want a Kel-Tec KSG (http://keltecweapons.com/our-guns/shotguns/ksg/). 14+1 rounds of 2 3/4" 12 gauge in a gun only 26" long overall? Yes, please. Plus, it just looks bad-ass.
mac5155 wrote:Pretty certain FedEx will ship firearms too, but not certain. Might be less hassle.
Chefpatrick871 wrote:Is it wrong that I want The Judge.
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