Who likes guns?
#1
04-23-2009, 10:03 AM
Who likes guns?
Since several people around here have mentioned guns, I figured I'd share my other hobby (next to the cane, of course), and see who else shares my interests.
I started shooting at a very young age, and used to hunt a lot. I don't hunt so much anymore, but still get my license every year and go out a couple times.
However, I'm a member of a hunting/fishing club and can be found on the pistol and rifle ranges quite regularly. I've got a little collection of guns, and was wondering if anyone else here shares my "other" hobby.
Here's a pic of one I bought a couple months ago. It's a Springfield Mil-Spec SS 1911A1. I put some custom dalmation ebony grips on it, just to make it stand out a bit:
And here's a Bushmaster Patrolman's M4 I picked up for fun. It's much more accurate than I expected. I use it mainly for range plinking and varmint shooting. I also have a Colt 6721 that is similar:
I'm currently looking for a 4" SS Ruger GP100 in .357mag because I'm lacking in the wheel-gun department.
So, who likes to shoot?
Also, if anybody with a 'cane in PA (or near me) who likes to ride AND shoot... maybe we can get together for a ride and a range trip!!
I started shooting at a very young age, and used to hunt a lot. I don't hunt so much anymore, but still get my license every year and go out a couple times.
However, I'm a member of a hunting/fishing club and can be found on the pistol and rifle ranges quite regularly. I've got a little collection of guns, and was wondering if anyone else here shares my "other" hobby.
Here's a pic of one I bought a couple months ago. It's a Springfield Mil-Spec SS 1911A1. I put some custom dalmation ebony grips on it, just to make it stand out a bit:
And here's a Bushmaster Patrolman's M4 I picked up for fun. It's much more accurate than I expected. I use it mainly for range plinking and varmint shooting. I also have a Colt 6721 that is similar:
I'm currently looking for a 4" SS Ruger GP100 in .357mag because I'm lacking in the wheel-gun department.
So, who likes to shoot?
Also, if anybody with a 'cane in PA (or near me) who likes to ride AND shoot... maybe we can get together for a ride and a range trip!!
#3
04-23-2009, 10:47 AM
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Mr. Trout.... You should move to Nevada for sure. This state is called the "Silver State", but it should be called the "Gun State." I have a few guns and I too use to hunt. My hunting rifles have always been bolt action, clip loaded rifles.
I own an 8" barrel .44 Mag revolver, .38 police special revolver, 9mm Glock 17, .22 revolver (snake shot only), 18 " barrel pump 12 ga, over and under 12 ga, .308 bolt action, .22 bolt action and a few others that the law tried to outlaw.
I don't own weapons as nice as yours. That is a sweet piece you have. Mine have always been for "tossing" if need be... Not to say they are junk, they are not. Just lower name brands kept in very good condition. All of them have a story behind them. I collect "Story Pieces", I guess you could say. The Glock is from a riding brother who hit a deer at night, landed in the on-coming lane, was knocked out for about 1/2 an hour, sat up and got smashed my a car! They will burn me with that one!!! I buy stories.....
Not the car drivers fault, black leathers blend into a black road at night in the desert....
Nevada is made up of a lot of BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), so going out and shooting is free and close. There are a lot of people out this way that have M-16, M4, AR-15, AK-47, Mac10, etc...
You would get along well with my brother-in-law. Pure gun person! Has 4 gun cabinets full and his prize piece is a .50 cal, 5 shot ss revolver. He uses that to deer hunt with!!!
We call him "Dirty Jerry" after Clint Eastwood's old movie Dirty Harry.... I wouldn't mind getting one of those, but they are about $1,000 right now...
P.S. I like bolt action rifles. Less shots means more patience on the hunter's end.
I own an 8" barrel .44 Mag revolver, .38 police special revolver, 9mm Glock 17, .22 revolver (snake shot only), 18 " barrel pump 12 ga, over and under 12 ga, .308 bolt action, .22 bolt action and a few others that the law tried to outlaw.
I don't own weapons as nice as yours. That is a sweet piece you have. Mine have always been for "tossing" if need be... Not to say they are junk, they are not. Just lower name brands kept in very good condition. All of them have a story behind them. I collect "Story Pieces", I guess you could say. The Glock is from a riding brother who hit a deer at night, landed in the on-coming lane, was knocked out for about 1/2 an hour, sat up and got smashed my a car! They will burn me with that one!!! I buy stories.....
Not the car drivers fault, black leathers blend into a black road at night in the desert....Nevada is made up of a lot of BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), so going out and shooting is free and close. There are a lot of people out this way that have M-16, M4, AR-15, AK-47, Mac10, etc...
You would get along well with my brother-in-law. Pure gun person! Has 4 gun cabinets full and his prize piece is a .50 cal, 5 shot ss revolver. He uses that to deer hunt with!!!
We call him "Dirty Jerry" after Clint Eastwood's old movie Dirty Harry.... I wouldn't mind getting one of those, but they are about $1,000 right now...P.S. I like bolt action rifles. Less shots means more patience on the hunter's end.
Last edited by CBRriderNevada; 04-23-2009 at 10:50 AM.
#4
04-23-2009, 11:14 AM
Nevada, I own many guns, these are just a couple...
I have many bolt guns and shotguns, too. The two above are just my most recent additions to the collection. We can't hunt with semi-autos here in PA, except for "hunting" varmints and such.
I've been shooting trap for years, too. I don't really have a dedicated SXS trap gun anymore, but use longer pump guns. I used to shoot for a nearby team, but... well... I quit because I was dating the daughter of one of the club's "higher ups" and it didn't really work out (to say the least)
I think I'm gonna join my current club's team soon, though. They are just a bit intimidating because they were winning tournaments all last year, so they must be pretty darn good.
I've always heard there was some good shooting out in your area.
Mike, just for your information...
that's a nice rifle!
I have a few similar set-ups. I have a Rem700 in 30-06 that's a good shooter!
I have many bolt guns and shotguns, too. The two above are just my most recent additions to the collection. We can't hunt with semi-autos here in PA, except for "hunting" varmints and such.
I've been shooting trap for years, too. I don't really have a dedicated SXS trap gun anymore, but use longer pump guns. I used to shoot for a nearby team, but... well... I quit because I was dating the daughter of one of the club's "higher ups" and it didn't really work out (to say the least
)I think I'm gonna join my current club's team soon, though. They are just a bit intimidating because they were winning tournaments all last year, so they must be pretty darn good.
I've always heard there was some good shooting out in your area.
Mike, just for your information...
that's a nice rifle!
I have a few similar set-ups. I have a Rem700 in 30-06 that's a good shooter!
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04-23-2009, 12:22 PM
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04-23-2009, 12:29 PM
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My shooter is a Remmington 788 bolt action, .308 cal.... Funny, we have a lot in common.
I have not hunted here in Nevada. There are a lot of Antelope out here and they can run 50 mph (rode beside one on my former Sportster, while he was paralleling the highway). A lot of big mule deer and of course grouse, quail, dove, wild pigeon. I haven't seen any wild boar, but I heard they are around.
P.S. My family is from PA. Mother and father were born and raised in Farrell/Sharpsville PA. One of my brothers lives in Hubbard, Ohio (close by). My uncles, aunts and cousins live in Sharon, PA. Since I have over 60 cousins, there are a lot living in the S.F. bay area, CA. also....
I have not hunted here in Nevada. There are a lot of Antelope out here and they can run 50 mph (rode beside one on my former Sportster, while he was paralleling the highway). A lot of big mule deer and of course grouse, quail, dove, wild pigeon. I haven't seen any wild boar, but I heard they are around.
P.S. My family is from PA. Mother and father were born and raised in Farrell/Sharpsville PA. One of my brothers lives in Hubbard, Ohio (close by). My uncles, aunts and cousins live in Sharon, PA. Since I have over 60 cousins, there are a lot living in the S.F. bay area, CA. also....
#7
04-23-2009, 12:54 PM
Nevada, I like the Rem 788, too. Never had the chance to shoot one. Nice guns, though!
That's funny you have family where you do. My immediate family lives in south central PA (like me), but all the rest live up north. I was born in Greenville, PA and all my family is from Erie, Meadville, Youngsville, Warren area! I've been to Sharon many times, as well as every other town you listed! My dad was born in Youngsville, and my mom in Meadville. They met at Edinboro University. I've been to a lot of Cleveland, Ohio sporting events (mostly Indians, some Browns).
I also have an Uncle that just moved from S.F. to Martinez, CA a couple of years ago. Ever heard of See's candies? That's my great, great, great grandmother!
We just visited my uncle in SF 2 summers ago and made our way down through AZ, NV, etc. Very different world for sure!
That's funny you have family where you do. My immediate family lives in south central PA (like me), but all the rest live up north. I was born in Greenville, PA and all my family is from Erie, Meadville, Youngsville, Warren area! I've been to Sharon many times, as well as every other town you listed! My dad was born in Youngsville, and my mom in Meadville. They met at Edinboro University. I've been to a lot of Cleveland, Ohio sporting events (mostly Indians, some Browns).
I also have an Uncle that just moved from S.F. to Martinez, CA a couple of years ago. Ever heard of See's candies? That's my great, great, great grandmother!
We just visited my uncle in SF 2 summers ago and made our way down through AZ, NV, etc. Very different world for sure!
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04-23-2009, 01:14 PM
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See's Candies
Have I heard of See's Candies? My mom, God rest her soul, gave us kids a box of See's candies and a $100 bill for the last 15 years of her life at Christmas!
My sister lived in Martinez for a few years. I worked in Benicia for a few years, which is across the bridge from Martinez. I know that area well.
If you are ever out this way, let me know. We could go to the Bucket of Blood Saloon and get you a coffee or Mt. Dew or if you are up to it a White Russian or a Jagermeister (we'll toast SwisherRed with a Jager).
I like chocolate beers also. Rum? No, but I can bring my buddy who was born in Puerto Rico and he is a big Rum drinker! Big 6'8" 300 lbs of all muscle. My brother in-law would be with us too. Big Frank is so tall he has to duck to get in the door way and he is 350 lbs. Ex-Hell's Angel (yah right ex? haha..). Those two will carry us out if we need it after all that Mt. Dew!!!
P.S. Is that a real picture of your great, great, great grandmother on the box of See's?
My sister lived in Martinez for a few years. I worked in Benicia for a few years, which is across the bridge from Martinez. I know that area well.
If you are ever out this way, let me know. We could go to the Bucket of Blood Saloon and get you a coffee or Mt. Dew or if you are up to it a White Russian or a Jagermeister (we'll toast SwisherRed with a Jager).
I like chocolate beers also. Rum? No, but I can bring my buddy who was born in Puerto Rico and he is a big Rum drinker! Big 6'8" 300 lbs of all muscle. My brother in-law would be with us too. Big Frank is so tall he has to duck to get in the door way and he is 350 lbs. Ex-Hell's Angel (yah right ex? haha..). Those two will carry us out if we need it after all that Mt. Dew!!!
P.S. Is that a real picture of your great, great, great grandmother on the box of See's?
Last edited by CBRriderNevada; 04-23-2009 at 01:17 PM.
#9
04-23-2009, 02:07 PM
Yep, I'm pretty sure that's her on the box. Same pictures in the factory. My last name is See, by the way. Never knew her,obviously, but plenty after her! Last I checked, there were only like 2800 See's in the US. Not sure of the number now. You know that famous "I love Lucy" episode in the candy factory? That was the factory.
My grandparents lived in Irvine, CA for years, too.
Martinez is a beautiful area! We took a ride down RT1 while we were there. I liked the Bolinas area a lot. I generally hate hippie types, but something about loose dogs and open cases of Red Tail Ale makes me happy.
If I'm ever out that way, I'll definately look you up. I can drink the hell out of some Jager. (and White Russians, too, for that matter.... the Dude Abides...got any creamer?)
Well, a gun thread took a strange turn...
Sounds like you're a regular carrier. I know I am. I've fallen for the whole "pocket gun" trend here lately. I used to carry strictly glocks and the occasional Smith M&P9C, but here lately I've been lazy just slipping a little LCP in my pocket. Neat little .380, really.. just so small!
Everybody is getting crazy over the presidential scare here lately. I'm glad I reload! Or should I say... I'm glad I reload and was stocked up before this happened. Primers are just flying off the shelves. Freakin' craziness! Same with ammo..
My grandparents lived in Irvine, CA for years, too.
Martinez is a beautiful area! We took a ride down RT1 while we were there. I liked the Bolinas area a lot. I generally hate hippie types, but something about loose dogs and open cases of Red Tail Ale makes me happy.
If I'm ever out that way, I'll definately look you up. I can drink the hell out of some Jager. (and White Russians, too, for that matter.... the Dude Abides...got any creamer?)
Well, a gun thread took a strange turn...
Sounds like you're a regular carrier. I know I am. I've fallen for the whole "pocket gun" trend here lately. I used to carry strictly glocks and the occasional Smith M&P9C, but here lately I've been lazy just slipping a little LCP in my pocket. Neat little .380, really.. just so small!
Everybody is getting crazy over the presidential scare here lately. I'm glad I reload! Or should I say... I'm glad I reload and was stocked up before this happened. Primers are just flying off the shelves. Freakin' craziness! Same with ammo..
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04-23-2009, 04:31 PM
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I have not been following the politics of gun ownership lately. I figure that I have enough ammo to do what 10 people need to do...
I came from California where if you owned a gun everyone thought you were a wild crazy person (they were right in my case!). Here in Nevada, if you don't own a gun everyone thinks you are crazy - go figure...
To get a concealed weapons permit in California, it took an act of God. Here, you just have to take a one day course and shot 10 rounds into the hillside. You also have to promise to defend the country from invaders. It is goofy, but I promise to keep the Barbarian invaders out of our stores, or whatever they want... Promise!!
This state is real liberal with gun laws. The sheriff down the street (yes, ex-special forces so I know him) said that after 20 years of military special forces and only 5 years as a deputy sheriff, he would rather leave people in Nevada alone than try to force them to do something. I had to ask why.... He said, "Cause they shoot your a.s out here Joe!"
P.S. The New Zealand Brothers might know my relative - same name as mine Joseph Babich - winemaker and winery owner.
I came from California where if you owned a gun everyone thought you were a wild crazy person (they were right in my case!). Here in Nevada, if you don't own a gun everyone thinks you are crazy - go figure...
To get a concealed weapons permit in California, it took an act of God. Here, you just have to take a one day course and shot 10 rounds into the hillside. You also have to promise to defend the country from invaders. It is goofy, but I promise to keep the Barbarian invaders out of our stores, or whatever they want... Promise!!
This state is real liberal with gun laws. The sheriff down the street (yes, ex-special forces so I know him) said that after 20 years of military special forces and only 5 years as a deputy sheriff, he would rather leave people in Nevada alone than try to force them to do something. I had to ask why.... He said, "Cause they shoot your a.s out here Joe!"
P.S. The New Zealand Brothers might know my relative - same name as mine Joseph Babich - winemaker and winery owner.