The Average Joe

When the question arises, I always send people to packing.org

:shrug:I'd heard through the grape vine, it was a dying breed...due to lack of popularity with military, police, and reloaders. Among the gun show crowd discussions, it was a caliber that just never caught on.

You're not terrified of dropping your firearms on pavement? I don't think that's covered under "proper use". Scratching your play pretty does not consist of dropping it on pavement. That falls under "screwing up the whole darn piece". I would question the working condition of your firearms. Rappers could never carry 1911s. They don't have enough vocabulary to rhyme anything with 1911. .45GAP, I rank it right up there with 10mm.

Thanks, that makes for a good road trip, too. I'll have to check'em out.

My opinion on the rail light.... you need to see your target to take aim. Just because I've got a light on my gun, doesn't mean I have to leave it on. Those who are familiar with the TLR-1 and the like will know that rail lights have a switch that allows a constant and temporary on/off. Like most weapon accessories, there's always a right and wrong way to go about using them. A calm head and tactfulness is always a must. Why the Glock hate?... I think Glock ownership and speak by wrappers and thugs in general have put the Glock in a bad light. Even on other threads in different forums, just the mention of my new purchase, people kiddingly posed the question, "So I guess you're a gangsta, now?" Another opinion, it freakin' ugly. There's nothing glamorous about it. Unlike the 1911 or Colt SA Army style handguns, this one has no character. It's strictly "form follows function". There's no doubt in my mind, Glock hits the mark, but let's face it, you're not going to see a Glock with a set of stag grips or fancy engraving on a marshal's hip in a parade or at a barbeque.

Like the lot of you, I'm addicted to guns. But, I'll have to say my favorite are the old Colt Peacemaker style, like the the .45 SA Army. No other gun is more recognizable or "sexier" than the Colt single action Army. I haven't been able to afford an authentic Colt, but I do have my fair share of Ruger Vaquero's and Uberti Cattlemen. I think because I don't have any more than I do, is because or the rarity of the SA revolvers in this part of the country. Sure the SASS is big out west and most of the supply is probably funneled toward them, but I like to play cowboy every now and then, too. As I frequent gun shows and do the occasional "gun shop run"....Franklin Gun Shop, RSC, and G&L, I've noticed that the presents of the old fashioned SA revolvers are pretty sparse. Friends tell me I can order, but then I loose my ability to haggle for price. (I say, when you're dropping dead presidentson the counter and not a credit card, you otta be able to wheel and deal) Cimmoron Arms is now producing the replica Richards conversions and the S&W Schofield (also produced by Uberti). Can anybody tell me where I can shop for some of the new single action retro revolvers? Not only are these fun to shoot, they make great conversation pieces.

(*new guy here*) I have a Glock 21SF, but have not had time to take it to the range. I got it at the Bob Pope Gun Show just before Independence Day. Glock has never been high on my list to own, but the price was right and I was there. I'd have been a fool to leave it. I will say, I do like the way it's slimmer frame fits my fat little fingers. The weight and capacity are a plus, too. The Picatinny rail also accepts my TLR-1 perfectly. I was impressed with all the extra fodder that was included with it, too: Of course the case, spent shell, lock and owner's manual are a constant. It also included a cleaning brush and rod, and a mag loader. I think the foreign manufacturers like doing that. I haven't seen to much extra with my Colts, Kimbers, and Rugers. At least it makes me feel like I got more bang for my buck. The draw back to owning one of these, now is I haven't been able to find any extra mags (it came with 2), and I can't accessorize the pistol with anything other than a holster. I haven't been able to locate a slug plug either. I've been shopping eBay and Glockstore.com. I tend to stay away from buying directly from the manufacturer, as they're usually the most expensive.

Hello all, Just thought I'd introduce myself and say, "Hello". I'm a native Tennessean, married 10 years to my high school sweetheart. We have 3 kids (7,4, and 9 months). I collect revolvers and pistols, but have never been one to pass up a good rifle or shotgun. I joined this forum on a referral from Creeky, who has been my best friend since third grade. Like him, I shoot paper and bowling pins when I (rarely) get the opportunity. I, too have a Tennessee Conceal Carry Permit. I consider myself, Christian, American, Conservative, and addicted to Diet Coke.