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Old May 27, 2013, 06:23 PM   #1
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Darn That Guy Next to Me at the Range

Yesterday I toted all my iron to the local range and killed some paper. Guy next to me let me shoot his Ruger SA 45 long colt. DARN HIM! Now I want a 45 revolver.

280gr round nose lead at around 900 fps. Incredibly controllable through that 6 1/2 inch cowboy gun. Six holes in the paper all touching each other at 15 yards.

I'm doomed.

Any of you guys see me at the range DO NOT let me shoot your guns. I can't afford it. I can only eat so much Ramen and PBJ sandwiches...

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Old May 27, 2013, 06:29 PM   #2
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Know what you mean. thanks to a ruger sa. 357 6.5" barrel I'm down to just pbj, no ramen. well worth it.
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Old May 27, 2013, 06:58 PM   #3
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I hear ya. I can't even go to gun stores anymore.

"Just looking" turns into "gun on layaway" in a matter of seconds.

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Old May 27, 2013, 08:50 PM   #4
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youve just stoked my desire for a ruger bisley.
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Old May 27, 2013, 10:42 PM   #5
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I've been lusting after a Bisley for 2 years, but haven't gotten around to getting one and apparently, it would be very difficult to find much ammo even if I bought the gun.

I've read a few forums about problems with accuracy with some of the early Bisley .45 LCs, not sure if that is a common issue. But the .44 Mag seemed to be almost universally praised. I WILL have one at some point.
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Old May 28, 2013, 03:58 PM   #6
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I offered to let a fellow club member shoot a S&W model 18 one day. He said "no thanks, if I do I will want one and the wife will kill me." I had a 27 in my gun bag but didn't even mention it.
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Old May 28, 2013, 04:11 PM   #7
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Before all ya had to do was keep driving past the LGS.
And keep your eyes in your own lane at the range...

Now you can browse a 100 different websites from your chair, on your phone.
Sick how they prey on my weakness like that.

I will say that my Star 9 Model B got a few "been thinking about those, how does it shoot?" Comments yesterday at the range.
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Old May 28, 2013, 04:57 PM   #8
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Many years ago a guy at the range let me shoot his HK P7M8. I left the range, and went to the gun shop attached to it, and saw they had a mint, used one in the case. I bought it on the spot.

Thanks buddy.
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Old May 28, 2013, 05:48 PM   #9
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I wish I had your problems! My problem is that I want to try before I buy and I never can. I was looking for my first revolver in 357/.38Spl recently and couldn't try anything other than Model 686. Finally after taking some long trips I found Model 66 and a few Rugers that I could try. Now I want a .22 caliber and again then only two I can try is Model 617 and Ruger SP 101... (Although, I think one of the local ranges has a some model of Taurus, but I don't think I want to gamble with it). I wish I could find a fellow with bunch of revolvers I could try on the range. But everyone around me uses semi-auto.
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Old May 28, 2013, 06:22 PM   #10
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^^^time for new friends^^^
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Old May 28, 2013, 06:23 PM   #11
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Don't you just hate it when another shooter gets friendly and lets you shoot his gun? It sure drains the bank account.
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Old May 28, 2013, 06:55 PM   #12
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^^^time for new friends^^^
Tell me about it! All my friends are crazy Russians with military training, who're buying guns based on the assumption that tomorrow they may be attacked by a squad of zombies. And they have to be ready if war brakes. Revolver is not exactly the best tool in this scenario. I think I am the only one in the group how actually like shooting for the sole purpose of hitting the center of the target!
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Old May 28, 2013, 08:32 PM   #13
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Tell them to watch Walking Dead!
Main character carries a 6 inch SW 686!

Wait no don't because there will be a run on 686's and prices will go even higher
Lol
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Old May 29, 2013, 04:04 AM   #14
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stainless or nickeled python. no 686 there.
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Old May 29, 2013, 08:53 AM   #15
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Well dang you are right.
Googled up some still shots and indeed it's a python!
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Old May 29, 2013, 07:35 PM   #16
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NP, just use that info to drive those prices back DOWN!
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Old May 29, 2013, 08:03 PM   #17
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Now we can rest assured those crazy Russian friends of mine will go after Pythons, which are outrageously overpriced anyway. At least 686's are safe now!
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Old May 29, 2013, 11:07 PM   #18
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Haha..need to see if there is a Zombie thread on here....
I think the ideal zombie gun for your Russian Comrades is a 50 Desert Eagle.
Let them chase that stick and leave some snakes for us Horsemen
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Old May 29, 2013, 11:45 PM   #19
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Sgt. Lumpy, and this is a problem how?
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Old May 30, 2013, 01:11 AM   #20
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Sgt. Lumpy, and this is a problem how?
Because it pre-empts my "need" to obtain a Model 28, 29, 25, 18, all the above in several bbl lengths and finishes, etc.

Next Wed is Senior day at Fry's (Krogers). I'll buy a few cases of Ramen.


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Old May 30, 2013, 02:12 AM   #21
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Well, Sarge, I have a 28 and a 29, want a 10 and a 15 and am eating PBJ's already. So, go ahead and stock up on the Ramen noodles. I feel your pain.
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Old June 1, 2013, 03:50 PM   #22
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SgtLumpy...Take a few deeeep breaths, sit down in front of the tube and watch some mindless game show, and take a hot shower and go to bed.
It WILL NOT help your craving but at least you'll have a good night sleep. (Insert Smiley Face). Then in the morning you can start all over again scheming on ways to get that Ruger that is looking to go home with you. As one of our former Presidents liked to say "I feel your pain" My own must-have list of pistols keeps on going and going, each one seems better than the last.
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Old June 1, 2013, 04:04 PM   #23
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Yes, I feel your pain. I have similar pain, due to WheelyFun posting pics of his Gemini Customs Ruger. Guess what I have on order....
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Old June 1, 2013, 04:38 PM   #24
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I will be finally satisfied when Smith and Wesson runs out of numbers to name their guns after.


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Old June 1, 2013, 04:46 PM   #25
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(Although, I think one of the local ranges has a some model of Taurus, but I don't think I want to gamble with it).
Why not? The Tauruses (Taurus's? Tauri?) Anyway, the Taurus revolvers I've had the chance to fondle have all been good, solid working guns. No frills, no problems, good accuracy. Really, I've never shot a bad Taurus revolver.
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