tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post3768611536002562657..comments2024-03-28T08:06:43.198-04:00Comments on The Silicon Graybeard: Are You Ready for the Shortage of 2012?SiGraybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-21934342566140956192012-03-09T17:04:58.248-05:002012-03-09T17:04:58.248-05:00Indeed, in January I bought a Ruger SR40c (my new ...Indeed, in January I bought a Ruger SR40c (my new CCW) and a Kahr CM9 (for Mrs. Leveraction, since I'm going to be doing some pretty extensive travelling this year). Then in February I picked up a FNX-40 and a CZ75b in 40 as well. I guess its pretty obvious that I'm quite smitten with the 40 S&W. I blew the whole gun budget up front this year to beat the crowd, and even if the shortage never materializes I've still got a bunch of new excuses to get out and shoot more. =)LeverActionhttp://leveraction.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-35497199655814001552012-03-06T19:23:20.306-05:002012-03-06T19:23:20.306-05:00LA - Good to see you again. Are you saying 4 pist...LA - Good to see you again. Are you saying 4 pistols in the last 8 weeks? This year is only 8 weeks old, right?<br /><br />That's ambitious. The Vulcan salutation "live long and prosper" seems to go here!SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-61850676634527829752012-03-06T15:24:26.001-05:002012-03-06T15:24:26.001-05:00I've bought 4 pistols this year already along ...I've bought 4 pistols this year already along with ammo and reloading components. I've just had this sinking feeling for a while that things are going to get a lot worse in the near future. Guess I'm not the only one...LeverActionhttp://leveraction.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-50566858334618550242012-03-01T23:48:40.745-05:002012-03-01T23:48:40.745-05:00The nice thing about the snubbies (I own two Tauru...The nice thing about the snubbies (I own two Taurus versions of the S&Ws - a good bit cheaper, and work just fine) is that they can be fired from inside a pocket, without pulling them out. A shrouded-hammer design is best, so the hammer doesn't snag. <br /><br />A lot of us who worked as peace officers would stick one in a jacket pocket. We could discretely have our hand wrapped around one without anyone knowing, while we determined whether or not there was any threat. Much faster than drawing a concealed pistol.<br /><br />This one can be fired single-action (with a cocked hammer), if you need a bit more accuracy at a distance: <br /><br />http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=271&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=PR2RegTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-56973696243507559602012-03-01T16:41:48.726-05:002012-03-01T16:41:48.726-05:00Excellent advice, Pam. The only thing I'd add...Excellent advice, Pam. The only thing I'd add is that for anyone who is bothered by or doesn't want the recoil of 357 Magnum (which is, in a word, awesome), a <b>heavier</b> S&W J-frame, like the Stainless 640, is an excellent alternative. <br /><br />I would rest easier if every woman in my life carried one! Mom, sister in law, daughter in law, niece...SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-7833986783156325772012-03-01T13:36:16.059-05:002012-03-01T13:36:16.059-05:00Any ladies out there looking to make a first time ...Any ladies out there looking to make a first time purchase...I highly recommend a 357 magnum, Smith and Wesson J frame, snubnose. It fits your hand, it's a revolver making it easier and safer to understand and use, it's lightweight for shooting a decent caliber, and you can use .38 special ammunition (which is a lighter, less expensive round) for practice. Be sure you know the laws for gun ownership and use in your state. AND practice, practice, practice!!!<br />You don't want to be the good guy laying dead on the floor while the bad guy runs off with your gun to use it on another good guy.Pamhttp://www.mayflowertrading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-23184340242810941162012-03-01T00:44:59.540-05:002012-03-01T00:44:59.540-05:00I'm hoping to be able to get a KSG before thin...I'm hoping to be able to get a KSG before things get out of hand, once they start shipping. Certainly don't need it, but it looks like a delightful tool with those double magazines.<br /><br />I got the same email from Bud's, but Ammoman (good prices with free shipping) still stocks most of what you'd want if you are short any of the calibers you use. Not an issue for me.RegTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-62170706965289080622012-02-29T22:04:09.675-05:002012-02-29T22:04:09.675-05:00I'm actually going to get rid of one of my pis...I'm actually going to get rid of one of my pistols. My son's buddy is going to buy my Sig P226R, and my son will get most of the ammo (less 2 boxes to give the buyer) I have for it.<br />I'll take the funds and get another 1911 pistol. This cuts down on the calibers I have to "stock", gets rid of a very nice pistol I don't enjoy shooting, and gets me another one that I'm very comfortable with.<br />And the best thing is it's worth a couple of hundred MORE than I paid for it!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.com