In a bold attempt to break personal stereotypes, I emailed someone who knows about guns. What pistol should I get, I asked, and got this reply, You’re a Texan for heck sake…you will also need a wheel gun.
That set me thinking, all the way to the nearest gun shop, where I picked up a S&W .357 Magnum. The .357 is a serious round. Can it crack an engine block? I don't know, I haven't tried that, but I do know I liked that revolver.
It just felt right.
LSP
I don't understand the need for all these guns. Yes, I know I am Canadian and you are in Texas, but I find it kind of alarming, the love for guns.
ReplyDeleteA bonus to the .357 is that you can (supposedly) fire .38 Special thru it as a lower powered round, for plinking. However, I have heard of some guns not liking the substitution.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I would explain it as our expression of freedom. We can buy (almost) any gun we want, with the knowledge that somewhere, some wannabe tyrant politicians don't like it when mere peasants like us own those guns. (That's essentially the answer I gave when asked why I bought an AK, by my mom's boyfriend, a Vietnam vet, who was on the receiving end of one during the war.)
But Julie, many Canadians love to shoot!
ReplyDeleteAnd they can get a bit addictive, like any good thing. Moderation, perhaps, is key.
Not really a plinking round, (357) I have to admit but the .38 kind of is... I like my "Chief Special" a lot and it'd be neat to be able to use that round in the bigger gun.
ReplyDeleteI liked the feel of the S&W but some recommend Colt Python.
Gun rights, freedom? Right on.
We all know I know nothing about guns, but I sure have opinions on what's cute. And those short little revolvers are downright adorable. (as killing machines go)
ReplyDeleteI think you should have a revolver, Jenny.
ReplyDeleteYou know it makes sense.
makes good sense.
ReplyDeleteand I like the idea of irritating tyrant politicians.
We scorn them.
ReplyDeletefor Julie - generally each type of gun has a purpose. A rifle for hunting, a shotgun for doves, or clay targets, a pistol for short-distance shooting.
ReplyDeleteplus freedom. because we can. because we are not restricted, the decision is all ours to make.
and it's addictive.
-breadandbullets
My .357 Magnum is not for plinking. It has never been fired, and God willing, it never will be fired. It is a revolver, and I don't need practice. It is a point and shoot thing, no safety, and it is always loaded, 6 rounds in all chambers.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever have to use it, God help the poor soul on the other end of the barrel. I use hollow points. This weapon is a terrible thing to bring to bear on anyone.
I hope you never have to use it, Fredd.
ReplyDeleteLL recommends the Colt Python.
Thanks
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