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March 30, 2015, 10:33 AM | #26 | |
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Ouch !!!
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March 30, 2015, 10:44 AM | #27 |
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Interesting perspective on the AR pistol... That might be making my short list.
I like single shot rifles, especially when taking inexperienced shooters out... Generally safe after the round is fired lol. Most new shooters are careful leading up to the shot... After that is when I see lots of mistakes. Single shots allow for lots more plinking fun per box of ammo. Sometimes I shoot my semi autos by feeding them one at a time
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March 30, 2015, 10:57 AM | #28 |
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Another gun with no particular purpose is the Heizer .223 pistol. I want one.
I also want a pen pistol (Braverman, NAA, Stinger) and a G.R.A.D. Knife gun. All intriguing to me; none with any practical purpose at all! |
March 30, 2015, 11:16 AM | #29 | |
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March 30, 2015, 11:33 AM | #30 | |
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You're fine !!!
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You're fine and none taken. Once had a 12yrs. old kid in one of our classes, make the following comment; "Isn't that a whole lot of work for one shot??" ...... Be Safe !!!
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March 30, 2015, 12:13 PM | #31 |
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I once shot a Raven Arms .22 that was effectively a single shot where you got to clear the stove pipes every shot.
The only guns without a purpose are those that don't function. |
March 30, 2015, 12:23 PM | #32 | |
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March 30, 2015, 02:22 PM | #33 |
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But at least the Raven keyholes @10' so it leaves a bigger boo-boo on the attacker when the .22rf bullet strikes sideways!
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March 30, 2015, 02:30 PM | #34 | |
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I know a guy that puts displays together, for stores and businesses as well as Taxidermist compositions and adds old non-functioning guns. One time he did all the walls in a restaurant. He also makes floor lamps. Breaks your heart..... Be Safe !!!
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March 30, 2015, 02:37 PM | #36 |
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Define "practical". Highly specialized target arms such as the Anschutz Free Pistol or the Winchester Model 52, guns made for any specialized sport or competition could be labeled "impractical". Guns for which ammunition is extremely hard to find or unavailable-some of the old larger than 22 rimfires, e.g.
Perhaps we should focus on "impractical" or "unsuitable". Relying on a single shot-in a minor caliber-for SD, or a refined target pistol for CCW. |
March 30, 2015, 03:00 PM | #37 |
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I think it depends on your own views.... Some think no guns have a purpose...
Most on this forum have a hard time thinking of one
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March 30, 2015, 04:12 PM | #38 |
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Id put a S&W 500 in that category, and I don't even want one.
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March 30, 2015, 05:13 PM | #39 |
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I long ago gave up trying to justify my firearms purchases. I want what I want. Doesn't have to make sense to anyone else;-)
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March 30, 2015, 06:33 PM | #40 |
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I might suggest my NAA Mini in 22S. But some folks have used them successfully in SD.
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44 AMP is right. You can't own too many guns.
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April 1, 2015, 08:24 PM | #42 |
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Is there such a thing? I can practically find a use for any firearm... :P like was said before, as long as I want it, and it goes bang, to me that is a practical use...
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April 2, 2015, 10:10 AM | #43 | |
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I think that three barreld shotgun seems useless, if you want more then 2 shots you get a pump or semi |
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Being Ex-Navy, the only time we say no, is when they ask us if we had enough !!! .... Be Safe !!!
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April 2, 2015, 01:29 PM | #47 |
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Anything chambered in 40 S&W!
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That little badger piece could be sealed up in a watertight bag just as easy. And is smaller for packing away or slipping into a backpack. +1 for the Badger! |
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I guess it's a "survivor rifle." I had an AR7 and sold it. How can you hunt for survival with a rifle that has such a lousy trigger and sights that 6" groups at 50' are the norm?
IMO useless guns would include all the lever action pistols styled after Steve McQueen's "Mare's Leg." The 45/410 revolvers. The S&W Model 58 (really doesn't fill any particular revolver need well). |
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