Jimbo100

At 18 my son's first personal handgun that I gave him was a .38 special revolver. That has been quite a few years ago now and he still has it and still loves it. He has several of semi-auto handguns now and likes those as well. The revolver also worked well for training his bride and it's her favorite now as well.

Appreciate it. Jim

Thank you. I will pass this along to them. Jim

My son is moving to Knoxville from out of state. I'd appreciate any input on good places for the handgun carry class in the west Knoxville/Farragut area. He and his wife have Georgia permits but I assume they will have to complete the required class to be licensed here in Tennessee. Thank you. Jim

Here's a link to some information which looks pertinent.   http://www.forgottenweapons.com/type-45-siamese-mauser/

Sounds like you have an L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms Company.  There is a lot out there on these shotguns and they are generally considered some of the best U.S. shotguns ever made.  These good folks can tell you pretty much anything you want to know about your shotgun.   http://www.lcsmith.org/sitemap.html

I've had one for a several years and I got it used.  It has never had a failure to feed, a failure to eject, or any other failure.  It just runs like all the Glocks I've shot.   I hit about as well with it as I do with my Glock 21.  In short I really like it and don't carry it every day only because it's a bit large for me to carry the way I normally dress.       

I've had one like it for 25 years or so and it's still my favorite.  The .35 Rem. in a Marlin is hard to beat for me.  

I like Guns and Leather and Nashville Gun and Knife.    

http://www.altamontco.com/experimental/products/pistol/ruger/#Ruger_blackhawk.php   Not hard rubber but nice grips.  I've got a pair on a Super Blackhawk and also for a Smith Model 19.  Reasonably priced and nice looking.   

I am also right handed and left eye dominant as are my son and grandson.  I've never had a problem with handguns or rifles but shotgun wing shooting has always been a real challenge for me.     As a boy I practiced with BB gun and pellet rifle a lot with the left eye closed and it seemed to work well.     In wing shooting I've never found a good alternative for me.  Both eyes open is about as good as anything and practice enough to compensate for the problem without having to think about it.  Others recommend covering the left eye, etc.     Good luck.

I've had a 9mm Witness Carry Comp for a number of years.  Never had any issues with it at all.  It is an older model and was subject to a firing pin recall.  I sent it to EAA and it was replaced quickly at no charge.  

I have been very satisfied with my Sig M400.  I'd have been just as happy with the Colt and looked at both.  Before shopping I looked at specs online for quite a while and those were the two brands readily available that I felt best about.  The Sig is accurate and brings a smile to this old man's face.   

Maybe from Midway but not cheap.     http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900155498/winchester-super-x-ammunition-25-20-wcf-86-grain-soft-point

As an earlier post said the Marlin in .35 Remington is hard to beat.  I have had mine for many years now and it's my favorite.  

Good to hear the rest of the story.  The Game Fair folks have always been nice to me as well and I've never bought any big ticket items there.  My own sweet Elsie was left to me by an old gentleman who was a friend of my Dad.  He was there when I shot my first squirrel at about age 8 with my new .22 and I'm now 64.   It was made in 1912 and still shoots well.  Looks to be in roughly the same condition as your own.  Since I knew the original owner well and treasure the gun.  It will go to my son.     I no longer shoot it but could if the need arose.  2 1/2 shells are best though I shot 2 3/4 the whole time I hunted with the L.C. Your gun will be well regarded anywhere you take it from the fanciest plantations to where ever.  L.C. Smith had a unique design to the lock up (can't recall the right terms) so that they are supposed to actually lock up tighter with wear.  It was their patent and seems true with mine which feels like a new one though over 100 years old.  Have a great time with yours.   

Nice shotgun. I have an older one in 12 gauge. They are sidelock doubles and excellent guns. Some are ejector models and some are hand ejectors. Hunter made bicycles before their merger with or acquisition by L.C. Smith. An early slogan was "Ride a Hunter. Shoot a Smith." Don't take this as the gospel since I'm perfectly capable of mis-reading it but I have Col. Brophy's book on L.C. Smith shotguns and as I read it this field grade (likely a grade 00 in older models) was made in 1942. It shows as one of 4,669 made that year. The history of the company is convoluted. Many records were lost and it can be confusing to me to find just the right set of numbers. If you want an expert opinion I'd take it to Game Fair Ltd. here in Nashville. The owner , John Allen if I remember right is very knowledgeable and could verify information and give an appraisal if needed.

Any advice on whether I should go early to renew my license or wait till I receive a renewal?   I appreciate any thoughts on this. In the past I've gone in person early and it's generally been a pretty long wait while there.    

I can't help on your specific question but I had one many years ago and it was probably the most accurate revolver I have owned.  Wished I had it back many times.    

I gave my old Remington single shot .22 to my son and now it's with my son and grandson and serving a third generation.  In my second childhood I want a repeater to really have some fun.  All these suggestions look good and I'll just have to get out and do some looking now.  

I appreciate the ideas.  A gallery gun appeals to me as would a nice old lever gun.  Thank you.

Now that I am retired I am interested in acquiring a .22 rifle from the era I grew up in 1950's-1960's.   I'd appreciate any thoughts and recommendations y'all may have.   Thank you.      

Agree with the above post.  I have a Glock 21 3rd generation and have small hands.  It feels fine to me but my Glock 36 single stack .45 feels really good.  Recoil is much less than I expected and it is a pleasure to shoot. 

My Remington 700 in .270 liked the 150 grain Remington Core Lokt and they worked well for hunting. Took a half dozen or so deer with them. Most folks seem to prefer the 130 grain.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/19057690/residents-concerned-about-gun-range-in-their-backyards Does anyone know which range this story concerns?