Shootin' Guns

Zach M · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 12:58 am Post subject: Shootin' Guns

I went to a gun range for the first time today. I had a ton of fun. You feel really powerful. How many of you have shot handguns? Do you have any recommendations on a fun gun to shoot? I plan on going again, the only problem is the cost of ammunition. It gets pretty pricey. Heres the guns I shot:

Sig 9mm
Kimber .45
Glock .45
HK .45
6 inch Smith and Wesson .357 magnum
4 inch Smith and Wesson .357 magnum
2 inch Ruger .357 magnum

My favorite gun out of all of those was the Kimber .45. The 2 inch Ruger was soooo powerful. It was crazy. The best part about the whole thing was that my target was a big poster of Saddam Hussein. Its hanging on the door of my dormroom.

nick e[V]ans · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 2:03 am Post subject:

nice, i havent even shot a gun before how much were you paying for ammo?

jvanick · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 6:37 am Post subject:

I have a Ruger P89 that I've had for a few years that's a real fun gun to shoot...
not too heavy, decent but not extreme kick, very accurate sights.

Ammos not too bad either... it's been years since I've been to a range tho.

-J

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

just a question in accordance with the title of this thread(Shootin' Guns)----aren't all guns used to shoot???

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

i wanna learn how to shoot sssooo bad. but, mom won't let me. not sure why.. i mean hell, who wouldn't trust a blonde cheerleader with a gun in her hand?

Crissylicous · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 193 City: Wonder Lake

Aubs! Im a blonde cheerleader and my dad started takeing me to the shootin range when I was about 10 or 11! I have a 357 mag, and a 38 calibur, those are the only ones I can think of right now, I also collect knives.Dangrous cheerleader on the loose! Very Happy

salmon_tacos · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 10:54 am Post subject:

Josh,

I don't think shootin' is an adjective in this case...it's probably a verb.

Besides, you can do a lot more with guns than shoot them. You can:

- Look at them.
- Show them to your friends.
- Hammer something with them.
- Drop them.
- Put them on the ground nice and slow.
- Throw them off a bridge.
- Throw them in a storm drain.
- Bury them in the woods.
- Put them in your mouth.
- Put them in your ear.
- Put them in your pocket.
- Put them in your locker.
- Take them out of your backpack.
- Stick them up your ....

See, guns are fun for a lot of stuff besides shootin'.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

oh i get it now!!!!

Zach M · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 11:22 am Post subject:

Nick - I payed $33 for the whole night. Heres how it broke down

$16 lane fee (that was with two other people in the lane)
$10 for a gun rental (unlimited changes between guns)
$10 for a box of 9mm (50 shots)
$33 for 2 boxes of .45 (100 shots)
$18 for a box of .357 mag (50 shots)
$6 for 3 targets
+tax

Josh - Shootin' was meant to be a verb, not an adjective.

Aubs - When I was at the range, one of the workers there was a younger woman, probably in her mid 20's. She explained a couple things to me about women shooting guns. First of all, she said women are often better than men at shooting, especially the first couple of times. She said the main reason for this is because women listen to directions and men just wanna go. I didn't really listen to the rest of this because I was like "shut up and let me go shoot" Very Happy

. Also, the best argument for convincing your parents to let you go is this: Gun safety is something very important to know. Even if you don't ever own your own gun, what if you ever come into a situation where a gun is involved. You don't want to be scared of it, and if you don't have any knowledge about gun safety or how to handle a gun, something bad could happen. She explained it very well and I totally agree with her. Tell your parents that and let them think about it.

Crissy - That's awesome your Dad took you when you were young. I grew up in the city with conservative parents, so guns weren't really an option. The .357 mag was a fun gun to shoot. Very powerful and tons of kickback. Lets see some pics of you with all your guns and knives Very Happy

. Do boys ever break up with you? I'd be scared to break your heart. I'd have to wear a bullet proof vest.

Lyte Skin · Outlaw Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 210 City: San Angelo, TX

some of you have never shot a gun before?
well now that you have, support your local NRA. haha

guns are fun if your not stupid with them

wake152 · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 9:52 pm Post subject:

hey man you gotta try out the .44, its a sweet gun you feel just like Dirty Harry shooting that gun.

Mike Isler · Moderator Joined: 11 Jan 2003 Posts: 718 City: New York

A .44 is nothing...try the two most powerful handguns there are:

.454 Casull, a 5-shot revolver that has 75% more power than a .44 Magnum

.50 Magnum...The Desert Eagle is a fun one. Huge gun too.

Both of those guns have an incredible recoil, and they each cost over $1/bullet. I have shot both of them...if you're in Orlando, go to East Orange Shooting Sports. You can try them out, along with an AR-15 rifle chambered for .45 instead of .223. Lots of fun!

wake152 · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 11:40 pm Post subject:

i wasnt saying it was the most powerful gun dude, i was just saying its fun to shoot

Mike Isler · Moderator Joined: 11 Jan 2003 Posts: 718 City: New York

All guns are fun to shoot...air rifles and paintball guns too! Very Happy

wake152 · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 3:17 am Post subject:

true that man

pedro · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 4:47 am Post subject: Shootin Cows

Dudes/Dudettes

In Vietnam, you can shoot pistols, machine guns & throw grenades.

The best deal is the rocket launcher - I'm not sure how much it is for the rocket itself, but I know that you can buy a cow at the range for $250.

So, the deal is - buy a rocket and blow up a cow.

Fun, fun, fun...

Pedro

PS - No, I have not tried it

yet.....

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

yeah zach - i'll be sure to talk to my parents about it... thanks

crissy - hell yeah girl! dangerous chicks on the loose!

wake152 · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 10:48 am Post subject:

more like scary aubs

gking · Criminal Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 56 City: Lima, Peru

I used to have a Sig P227 - Sig .357 with interchangeable barrels with a SW .40. It was a mean gun, got nite sites, custom grip. The de-cocking system is the best and safest out there. the P229 is awesome two, is the 9mm parabellum. However, the SS 380, is among the meanest smallest guns out there.

As for Beretta, they diversified their factories from Italy to Asutria, so depends what you look for. 9mm Berettas are the best built.

I am not a fan of huge rounds, .4 is the largest I'll bust.

Cheers, (i carry a SS 380, havent had the need to use it so far, that is good)

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

I have what's listed below. Always liked shooting, never really got into hunting though. Skeet shooting is fun, if you've never done it you should try it.

Pistols:
.45 Kimber
.22 Ruger
.45 black powder 6 shot revolver

Rifles:
.22 Winchester Repeater
30-06 Remington
12 Gauge Winchester Pump
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Raider Lefty · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 470 City: The 713

Mike I've got to agree with you the 454 Casull is just nuts to shoot. I've been debating about learning to deer hunt with a pistol and this is the round to shoot.

Otto: I think you and me have something in common.

Pistols:
Dan Wesson .357 Magnum
Walther .380 PPK (James Bond's gun)
Colt .45

Rifles:
Remington .30-06 pump
Remington .270 w/ Carl Zeiss scope

Shotguns:
12-gauge Benelli Pump
12-gauge Remington 1187 Auto
.410 double barrell

wake152 · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 2:56 pm Post subject:

06 pump action?

dude if u go pistol hunting u need to get a contender or one of the guns u can switch out the barrells, u can get a 223 or even a 30-30 barrel for your pistol.

Raider Lefty · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Feb 2003 Posts: 470 City: The 713

Ya the .30-06 pump was my great-grandfather's gun. It holds 5 shots and is pretty fun to shoot. That was my rifle of choice until I got the .270

wake152 · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 3:04 pm Post subject:

nice man id like to see that gun, i didnt even know they made pump action 06's, we just got a .300 mag, i hate shooting that thing it makes my shoulder feel like its gonna be blown off.

sean o rama · Criminal Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 57 City: Sammamish

the world would be a better place with no guns.

wake152 · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 4:24 pm Post subject:

how do you figure big guy? without guns the world would be nothing like it is, you would prob still be hunting and gathering with a bow and arrow.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

guns rule the world---they help ensure your safety sean-----if there were no guns there would be no order because there would be no threatening force for the powerful people to use ------it would be a chaotic world

criminally_minded · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 7:21 pm Post subject:

I believe I have just read possibly some of the dumbest things I have ever read on this site, here in this very thread. Sad

Just my opinion.

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

Crissylicous · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 193 City: Wonder Lake

So you dont think that if police didnt have guns, we wouldnt have alot less respect for authority?

ohsix · Posted: Mar 10, 2003 9:30 pm Post subject:

i hunt and occasionally go to the shooting range. i have quite a few guns but i have only bought one.

rifles:
marlin model 60 .22
ruger 10 .22

shotguns:
browning S over/under 12 guage
mossberg 500A 12 guage
browning A5 12 guage
old bolt action .410 i think it's a new haven
old winchester model 12 12 guage

handguns:
ruger 22 revolver
colt python .357 6 in. revolver
colt .40
taurus .38 special revolver
some piece of crap .25
glock 9 mm

oh yeah a 2.5 in potato gun. if you have a potato gun try acetylene sometime. you may want to use schedule 80 pvc though ive never tried it on schedule 40. it's badass.

also does anyone here keep guns in their car? and what does your state law say about it? i carry a colt .40 and a .22 pistol most of the time. it's legal for me because i go to school 7 hours away and if you're traveling across county lines it is legal in TX.

sean o rama · Criminal Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 57 City: Sammamish

well not all guns are bad, the exceptions being the potato and paint kind. If no one had guns the police wouldn't need them.

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

In Georgia I believe you can drive around with your gun loaded in the glovebox. Here in MI you have to register handguns, which I think is B.S. and should be unconstitutional, but whatever.

You can see the gun laws for the various states at:

http://www.nra.org

Nick
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OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

From that webpage, stuff you can do:

"3. To transport a loaded firearm in a private motor vehicle, provided it is carried in an open manner fully exposed to view, or is in the vehicle's glove compartment, console, or similar compartment."

Somethings makes me miss GA
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colorider · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 42 City: denver

Here is a list of my guns that I shoot very rugularly

sks assault 7.62x39 a blast to shoot a large caliber semi auto rifle

ruger 10/22 22 cal with 100 round clip. great for plinking

ruger gp100 357 magnum with a full lug 6 inch barrel. A total blast for shooting large squishy things that vaporize when hit. extremely accurate

ruger p89 9mm. pre-ban 14 round clips. great semi auto handgun and very fun to shoot. Very good gun for the price

remington 11-87 premier 12 guage for shooting trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Very fun sport

remington 700bdl 22-250 with customised barrel and sniper trigger. Nothing like shooting a popcan full of water at over 500 yards away!!!!!