Recent content by The Narrator

I think movies or TV must show people closing one eye, because even though I was taught to keep both eyes open from day one, I still find myself closing an eye at times.

As someone who has done this for extended storage of tools... 1) Don't use the tila style "textured" bags without some padding because you will end up with a waffle pattern of oil/dry metal on one side which will not simply disappear with oiling. 2) Don't use full vacuum with anything with any...

My friend/coworker has done a great "job" of making sure I was having fun from the start. When you start out that way it is easier to continue. I went back out to the range one more time for another 50rds. That's about my limit now. My friend went too so I also had a chance to shoot some .22...

Debated for a long time on joining this thread. I'm a new gun owner but have been thinking about this sort of thing for awhile. Crime was never really part of my motivation for buying a gun. I define crime as, "violation of agreed social norms as written into law." In other words, in our...

Thanks Zero, those holsters look really good. I am gearing up on accessories like a crazy. Sam, on the subject of training: Everyone and their cousin offers a CHL course, but not much else. I'm sure it is out there but I am hitting a lot of web pages that obviously haven't updated in years...

I do, and I think it does. I was shooting at 15 yards (because I've read that's the longest distance for the CHL qualification) and put 50 holes into about an 8" circle. I know that's lousy, but I also know that was mostly me. I think it is accurate enough that I can get better. Thanks. I...

Yes! That thing looks awesome! Especially for a revolver. Hopefully that is meant in a nice way. :) On that note.... Guys: Despite all the excellent advice you have given, I pulled the quintessential newb trick over the weekend and did my own thing. Something I am sure most will agree...

Too much to reply to everything (again)! Zero...thanks! Holsters and belts are an enigmatic mystery. What I have read says run screaming from nylon, and choose leather, kydex, or both. Ed, I'll look for those. Rusty, I'll check that out. Tx, you touch on the biggest thing I don't...

A lot of good advice! Thank you! Rusty, I get you about starting with the basics. I wanted a .22 first as a trainer but I already have a .22 I can't buy bullets for. Learned that lesson the hard way. It just seems like the skills and habits of a revolver are different than a pistol, so if I...

A daunting number if you aren't really sure what the differences are in the real world/as an owner (vs borrowing or renting). I mentioned my friend who showed up with 55lbs of handguns. He is a coworker and up until recently I was a remote contractor. The first time I visited the "main...

Thanks Dill. Most of the guns I'm looking at seem to be $400-600, a few more. The most expensive handgun I have looked at was a scadium frame auto for $1200ish, but I don't know enough to justify that level of spend. The $2500 could all go to the gun with nuff cause, but everyone so far has...

Another dumb question: I stopped by another shop at lunch and handled the, let's see if I got this right, XDS 4" 9mm. This was a 4" barrel gun so from the side it looked pretty much normal but it was skinny. One magazine makes a short handle for concealed carry, another a normal sized handle...

I liked the feel of the G.I. but the way I was told to hold it hurt (even without shooting). Shooting it was really nice. The CZ was a joy to hold but the first shot finger reach was hard. The Glock...when I raised it and quickly tried to see the sights, I was looking at the top of the gun...

Yeah, sorry, sorry. I thought I knew the answer and wouldn't need to post, but the endless "Yes we have no .22LR" song and dance has swirly-filed my plans. I've fired a few, going back years. I haven't been able to own until just recently. I have shot a S&W revolver like American...

Flip a coin. Heads 870, tails AR. Then think about how you respond to the result. That'll show you where your inner winds blow. Like if it lands headsies and you feel disappointment, that says you really don't want the 870. Bargains on something you weren't gunna buy....not so bargainish.