LeMat ???

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Does any have a LeMat? I been kindda obsessed with getting one. What do you guys think about it?

I’m coming up on a touch of gun money soon, and wonder if anybody heard of Star Gun Shop

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Captain*kirk said:
The few folks I know that own LeMats have fired them at the range several times, cleaned them, then relegated them to the back of the safe. Like many Walker owners.
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I’m making a display wall in my secured reloading room. no more safe troll guns
 
I think that Mike B./Duelist Den did a good video on one. They do have some quirks or small issues. ? Maybe not. I believe there were a couple of different models of the LeMat, that operate slightly differently, but I don't know which model the Italians replicate. Anyhow, watch that video and get an idea of what they are like and what to expect.

I'd love to run into someone packing a LeMat while hunting, that would really make my day. I don't run into other hunters often, but when I do it's in-line rifles and glocks on the hip.
 
Mark_Mark said:
I’m making a display wall in my secured reloading room. no more safe troll guns
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In a way, I miss the days before gun-safes, and I had all my rifles on the wall. I could contemplate them all, or walk over and take one down and admire it. On the other hand, I'm sure there are more than a few people who got robbed, and wish they had a safe back in the day.
 
Ugly Sauce said:
In a way, I miss the days before gun-safes, and I had all my rifles on the wall. I could contemplate them all, or walk over and take one down and admire it. On the other hand, I'm sure there are more than a few people who got robbed, and wish they had a safe back in the day.
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I have security plans! modern tech and old fashioned locks!
 
Ugly Sauce said:
I think that Mike B./Duelist Den did a good video on one. They do have some quirks or small issues. ? Maybe not. I believe there were a couple of different models of the LeMat, that operate slightly differently, but I don't know which model the Italians replicate. Anyhow, watch that video and get an idea of what they are like and what to expect.

I'd love to run into someone packing a LeMat while hunting, that would really make my day. I don't run into other hunters often, but when I do it's in-line rifles and glocks on the hip.
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Open Carry a LeMat ! now that would be something to see!
 
Jackrabbit1957 said:
I have heard the hammer is a real bear to pull back on those things, never seen one in person or held one. My Walkers do get shot several times a year and fondled and caressed quite a bit. They are among my favorites.
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I’ll get them all eventually! cheaper than high end STi’s and USPSA guns! lol
 
People complain about the weight of them but I think they carry and handle quite nicely. They're a little quirky to load.

Our food delivery guy tonight had a pistol on his hip, wearing a Sons of Anarchy jacket. It was interestin'.......
 
They made 3 replica models, Army, Navy and Calvery. The difference was the hammer and how it activated the shot barrel and the way the barrel was retained. The Army and Navy model did not have the trigger guard spur. I have an Army model; the ergonomics are not very good, and it feels awkward when cocking. It is a stunning pistol to look at. It is a lot more complicated internally than a Colt with many flat springs.
 
CraigC said:
People complain about the weight of them but I think they carry and handle quite nicely. They're a little quirky to load.

Our food delivery guy tonight had a pistol on his hip, wearing a Sons of Anarchy jacket. It was interestin'.......
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that’s what I’m talking about! Just a common pistol on the hip, delivering food! makes all the sense in the WORLD.

If he did that in Seattle, people would lose their pronouns.

and we have a open carry and very lax CCW laws.
 
Zygodactyl said:
They made 3 replica models, Army, Navy and Calvery. The difference was the hammer and how it activated the shot barrel and the way the barrel was retained. The Army and Navy model did not have the trigger guard spur. I have an Army model; the ergonomics are not very good, and it feels awkward when cocking. It is a stunning pistol to look at. It is a lot more complicated internally than a Colt with many flat springs.
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that gun looks complicated! but it’s so dang pretty!
 
Mark_Mark said:
If he did that in Seattle, people would lose their pronouns.
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Yes they would!

I started to ask him if he had encountered situations that necessitated it but decided not to. All I can say is that I wish they had allowed us to open carry when I was in the field. Though our HR department did openly suggest concealed carry.
 
CraigC said:
Yes they would!

I started to ask him if he had encountered situations that necessitated it but decided not to. All I can say is that I wish they had allowed us to open carry when I was in the field. Though our HR department did openly suggest concealed carry.
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I was a Uber driver in Seattle for 3 years, before having children, I carried everyday and didn’t care about Uber policy. Heck, it was my car and my life. The crazy things I seen.

LaMat conversation! 45 Colt and 20g, that would be one heck of a defensive gun!
 
Mark_Mark said:
I was a Uber driver in Seattle for 3 years, before having children, I carried everyday and didn’t care about Uber policy. Heck, it was my car and my life. The crazy things I seen.

LaMat conversation! 45 Colt and 20g, that would be one heck of a defensive gun!
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I don't blame you! I was threatened more times in the suburbs and trashy trailer parks than in "da hood". It's a jungle out there!
 
They're cool but it comes with a price. They're heavy and the loading lever is weak. Understand that and have fun.

Don't know about the gun shop in question. There are lots of scam sites lately looking to take your money and run. One dead giveaway is PayPal, Zelle, and Money Order. I'd stick with an established shop like Dixie to be safe.
 
Good Morning!
I'm always happy to see a new LeMat thread! No kidding! If you want strong hands, practice cocking and de-cocking that revolver one handed every day. I've had the Cavalry model for many years now. It is still my favorite for fun and if you have the right belt and and a good holster, not too terrible to hike with. I have a similar type of holster to the one that you see in CraigC's post up above. I carry the revolver cross draw for right hand up front on a wide belt of it's own. Keeps the weight on the hips and doesn't pull your trousers down *chuckles* If you get one, check out Mike B's YouTube videos for ease of loading the shotgun barrel and go have fun making smoke with it. It is a handsome and powerful piece of iron at any range or meet.
regards!
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PainlessWolf said:
Good Morning!
I'm always happy to see a new LeMat thread! No kidding! If you want strong hands, practice cocking and de-cocking that revolver one handed every day. I've had the Cavalry model for many years now. It is still my favorite for fun and if you have the right belt and and a good holster, not too terrible to hike with. I have a similar type of holster to the one that you see in CraigC's post up above. I carry the revolver cross draw for right hand up front on a wide belt of it's own. Keeps the weight on the hips and doesn't pull your trousers down *chuckles* If you get one, check out Mike B's YouTube videos for ease of loading the shotgun barrel and go have fun making smoke with it. It is a handsome and powerful piece of iron at any range or meet.
regards!
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I like the trigger guard ! nice flare, what we’re those hook used for, all the old Russian guns had them
 
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