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Campisi Newbies Seattle Posts: 69 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #10 - Jul 14^th, 2008, 4:51am Quote from Fernando on Jul 13^th, 2008, 10:11pm: Campisi, go with a .38 and when you are used to that, upgrade to a .357. Got to build up that forearm strength. The smaller calibre actually has a stronger kick? Or is that because the .357 bullets are Magnums?
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Fernando YaBB Administrator NY City Posts: 2380 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #11 - Jul 14^th, 2008, 6:12pm Its because its like you said; the .357 is magnum.
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Campisi Newbies Seattle Posts: 69 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #12 - Jul 16^th, 2008, 6:28am I'll seek out a .38 then. That, or a .22 Remington, as you previously suggested. I'm still split on which to get; the handgun would be useful for concealed carry, but the rifle would be more suitable at the range.
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Fernando YaBB Administrator NY City Posts: 2380 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #13 - Jul 16^th, 2008, 4:50pm I would say the .38 . You cant carry a rifle in the streets without drawing attention to yourself. Besides, you can always get the rifle later. As for target practice- learn with what you got and be good at it. It will save your life.
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Campisi Newbies Seattle Posts: 69 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #14 - Jul 17^th, 2008, 4:59am What are some good brands to look for, and some to particularly avoid? It seems that Taurus, Smith and Wesson, and Colt are well-trusted, but I highly doubt I'll come across any in a downtown Seattle pawnshop for cheap.
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Reply #15 - Jul 17^th, 2008, 3:12pm

The standby rules on guns is that if it sounds like a toy-name brand, than its junk. Also a lot of spanish made guns that make it to the states are junk, because that is what they are. A lot of Mexican and South American arms makers make poor quality stuff, there are are a few good ones.

If you find something with the name 'American Arms' by itself, that was one of the poorly made gun manufacturers the US had, but their .45s were the best above all. Bascially they copied other companies' guns, and were poor at it. But the 1911 .45 was a government contract weapon in WW1 and it had to live to certain standards, which they (AA) try to surpass. Then they created the model 1981 and 1984- which the government bought for their specail ops / agents. It was the same as the 1911, but with a wider frame to holder a wider magazine. It can hold up to 16 rounds. The closest thing today is the Colt Agent. Alas, American Arms was sued into bankruptcy by the anti-gunlobbists and thus no longer exist. The guns are still aroun though (see about the .38 version below).

One gun to look out for is the 1911-Super .38 . Its a 1911 .45 auto that was shrunk down to a .38 size. Does not matter who makes it- its a superb gun within itself, and mechanically the same as a 1911 .45 auto. And like the 1911 .45, its was a government contract gun, so that several arms makers can make it for the war effort (WWI/WWII/Korean), and its still produced today by most. Because of the .38 round size- 16 of them can be put into a magazine! If you find one- BUY IT! Even if it means putting it away on lay-away!

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Campisi Newbies Seattle Posts: 69 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #16 - Jul 21^st, 2008, 8:17pm Excellent. Thanks, man.
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Reply #17 - Oct 26^th, 2008, 11:21pm

Campisi: I saw in one of your earlier posts that you were asking about a Rossi. If you can get a hold of the gun that Fernando talked about then by all means do it. (he knows what he's talking about) I have a Rossi .357 revolver that I got new for about $150. I've fired it a lot and it's a nice gun. I don't claim that it is the best balanced gun that I have but it's been great for me. Semi auto pistols are better for self defense though. I have a Glock 38 that is made for concealed carry in mind. After shooting an semi auto and then a revolver it's easy for you to see how the Semi auto is better.

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sackettsunit Newbies Posts: 5 Gender:	Re: Firearms Reply #18 - Dec 4^th, 2008, 10:46am A buddy if mine got some new weapons in, and I was fortunate to fire them with him. He had some .22 rifles for fun and a 10 guage shot gun, but I really wanted to try his AR-15 and FN FAL rifle. Both were really smooth, and I liked them. We would have shot the FAL more, but he was having trouble with it. Is this common?
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Hondo I. Sackett

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Reply #19 - Dec 5^th, 2008, 9:49am

what kind of trouble?

Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out

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