Many cigar and pipe enthusiasts are firearms enthusiasts, and I imagine the same is true of snuff as well. Anyone have a favorite firearm? I wouldn’t trade my Ruger SP101 .357 snub-nosed revolver for anything.

I enjoy shooting too. Mainly .22 rifle and a .22 pistol.

Glock 19

@NoseWarmer definitely one of the most popular handguns on the market (with police, too)… I have yet to meet someone who didn’t like it.

When I was working overseas… I was a firearms instructor at a Police College… We would shoot over 300,000 a week between 750 students, every week… I never did see one Glock 19 fail… Don’t get me wrong, maybe a spring would break, loose a front sight, but those were easy fixes, and you could usually work around it until it went to the armory… I’ve had mine since 2000… Before that it was a Beretta 92F… (boat anchor)

Avid hunter and second amendment supporter here. My favorites are my ww1/ww2 battle rifles and pistols. M1 Garand, mk1 lee-enfield, remington-rand 1911A1, luger.

@SandwhichIsles I love my Colt 1911 Series 80… makes me look like I’m a much better shot than I actually am! My Dad’s a big M1 fan; I’ve never been into rifles personally, more of a handgun person.

@NoseWarmer definitely one of the most popular handguns on the market (with police, too)… I have yet to meet someone who didn’t like it.

Now you can change that. I dislike Glocks , for me, every one I have shot has shot high due to the grip angle. I grew up on 1911’s and my grip has evolved to that angle. I’ll grant they work, I just can’t comfortably shoot them. My favorite gun of all time is the Colt Python. The lines, the blueing…just fantastic. Too bad they are priced so outrageously, I’d have a dozen.

I grew up with the 1911 also. It was a big change for me just to get used to the M92 when I joined the navy, let alone glocks and their ilk. Not knocking them, very well made, very good side arms. Just not for me.

I had a 218 Bee and 1897 riot shotgun once upon a time.

couple of air rifles.

My Glock 22 and trusty S&W 38 Airweight. I too am a firearm instructor and learned long ago to never argue someone else over their preference nor try to force my opinions too much. I stand by the position that if it works for you- it works for you.

Glock 19 and american arms .22/.22 mag derringer/ and my Enfield 308 which I did sell, was a mistake. :bz

I too am a firearm instructor and learned long ago to never argue someone else over their preference nor try to force my opinions too much. I stand by the position that if it works for you- it works for you.

It almost runs into the religion/politics vein for us firearm enthusiasts. .45 vs anything less et cetera. I agree with you @SgtJon‌, if it works it works. The best sidearm is the one you have with you.

I too am a firearm instructor and learned long ago to never argue someone else over their preference nor try to force my opinions too much. I stand by the position that if it works for you- it works for you.

It almost runs into the religion/politics vein for us firearm enthusiasts. .45 vs anything less et cetera. I agree with you @SgtJon‌, if it works it works. The best sidearm is the one you have with you.

Absolutely. As with the other subjects you mentioned it becomes esoteric and bound by strongly held personal opinions- neither of which should I seek to change in someone else. I remember the gruff I took when I started carrying a Glock; which was likened to Tactical Tupperware at the time. I found it worked for me and and that’s all that mattered.

All that matters is that it’s there when you need it. As a submariner we still had a couple of 1911’s in the gun locker so I was able to strap on something I was comfortable with, but I caught flak for being old fashioned.

I like my .22 but cannot find ammo, I mean anywhere… It does get shipped in and then is sold out in minutes. This has been going on for years…I have not found any in 2 years - 11 months now with exception of 1 box of blanks. Just do not understand why…

Glock all the way for me!

I just bought a Springfeild XDS 9mm 3.3 for my concealed carry I love it!!

@franko954 nice! Shot one in .45 and liked it a lot. If I didn’t have a Kahr CM9, I’d have the XDS.

I like my .22 but cannot find ammo, I mean anywhere… It does get shipped in and then is sold out in minutes. This has been going on for years…I have not found any in 2 years - 11 months now with exception of 1 box of blanks. Just do not understand why…

There was a surge in .22 cal chambered variants to the MP series and rifles that could pass for an M/AR-16, which provided the sex appeal at a fraction of the cost to buy and shoot. That and lots of folks tend to plink away with .22 versus 9mm, 40 cal, .38 or rifle rounds due to the cost- that and when folks get ammo they tend to stash it away. When I was stateside we got several boxes of .223 for my father in-law at a very reasonable price, and in California of all places, though it was inland and north if that matters.

I’ve had pretty good luck with .22 in hawaii.

Mossberg 500 12ga/Cobra Derringer .22Mag/Pietta 1858 Remington .454 Black Powder

Mossberg 500 12ga/Cobra Derringer .22Mag/Pietta 1858 Remington .454 Black Powder

I have a 12 ga. too. Use it for Dove mainly, when I can, but it has been a few years which makes me sad. Just got too busy.

Mine is solely for recreation/home defense. I’ve already pulled the plug out so if I want to go hunting I would have to get a new one.

Mine is solely for recreation/home defense. I’ve already pulled the plug out so if I want to go hunting I would have to get a new one.

I would love to try clays if I could find a place to shoot and not make a fool out of myself. I moved away from the 12 ga. as my home defense now that I have a family for something with less chance of going through the walls. We all have different needs but mine was based on knockdown power vs potential accidental injury. Honestly anything will knock you down if it hits bone. Not to mention, if you have someone coming in with Kevlar, well I think you have bigger problems.

My Holland and Holland 12bore side by side my father gave me, from clays to game, it is my faithful friend.

Colt Defender with my Glock 19 a close second.

Could this be more American threat? I’m not a firearm enthusiast, but I do own a Browning .308 rifle and Winchester shotgun for hunting at my parents in Finland. We really never talked that much about the rifles back in the hunting club. The rifle was seen only as a necessary tool.

I don’t have a favorite weapon in my case. I don’t buy weapons I either don’t have a use for or that I don’t fully trust. I have all but one or two bases covered. As of right now I need a battle rifle in 7.62 NATO, I’m thinking an AR10 variant or Scout M1A. I also need another GLOCK, either another 17 or a 19. At that point I’ll have everything I really need.

Ruger P89 9mm is my main pistol, followed by 1970 Ruger Standard Mark I, Pietta replica Colt 1851 .44, Thompson Center Renegade .50 caliber. I live in elk hunting country but just target shoot. Also shoot an old Marlin 30-30, and old Remington Model 121 Fieldmaster .22. I like to collect guns and guitars( maybe another thread).

This is a slightly surreal thread for many Brits, I suspect. In the UK it’s still relatively easy to own a shotgun legally, although you have to comply with fairly strict storage rules, background checks and so on. It is much more difficult to own a rifle legally, and almost impossible to keep one at home unless you are a gamekeeper. Private individuals may not own handguns unless they are deactivated. You used to be allowed own a specialised target pistol, but it had to be kept at a gun club, and I think even that might now be impossible. As a result, I suspect my firearms experience is fairly typical. I can use a shotgun (although I’m right handed with a dominant left eye, so I don’t do it very well). I learned how to shoot a .22 rifle at school, when the law was not quite so tight, but couldn’t use anything with a larger calibre as I wasn’t in the cadets. I have never used a handgun, and in this country there is now no way for me to do so legally. In fact, I have never even held one, and the only ones I have seen have been on the hips of policemen abroad. (Police in this country are unarmed as a rule. Officers who are routinely armed - airport security, for instance - carry assault rifles.) So having said all that, I’m with @lunecat regarding the STEN gun, beloved of all readers of Commando comics (see below…)

As long as you folks are not confusing snuff powder and gun powder I wish you all the luck with antique guns!

I simply cannot fathom life without the inalienable right to keep and bear arms. People in this country (US) have lost sight of the fact that our second amendment guarantee was meant to be our insurance policy for the other nine. No more political type speak from me, I promise.

Taurus Public Defender Polymer .45LC/410 GA. This little hand-cannon holds five shots

I’m from Canada we don’t carry guns we kill mother fuckers with our bare hands!

@Justin - I’m currently in Japan and the firearm laws are very similar to those in the UK. Here one can own a shotgun and in limited cases a rifle, but as you noted- they must be secured and owners are subject to rigorous examinations before they are allowed to purchase. The police require a map showing where the firearm is stored and can come by at any time to inspect it. The police are armed here with .38 caliber revolvers, but its rare to see the police armed with carbines or rifles.

“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.” - Robert Heinlen Words to live by.

Well I’m spokes person for the San Francisco chapter of the http://pinkpistols.org/ a LGBTQ (gay) firearm association. Not surprisingly I have a number of firearms. The categories being shotguns, rifles, and handguns. I’m embarrass to say I only have two shotguns, a pump and an over under, most of the time I shoot my O/U for skeet. As for my rifles and handguns, well it is hard to pick a favorite. When I shoot a military bolt it tends to be a Swiss K-31 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K31 I have found the k31 to be the most accurate of all the unaltered military bolt rifles. Also I tend to shoot my Spring Field M1a when I’m in the mood for a semi-auto. For handguns I tend to shoot my http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler\\_%26\\_Koch\\_P7 , and my S&W 44magnum http://americanhandgunner.com/exclusive-web-extra-the-perfect-mountain-revolver/ I have a S&W 500, but I don’t shoot it much, it is a very big revolver after all. There are other firearms that aren’t ignored, and Being a certified NRA handgun instructor I of course use 22 lr revolvers and semi-autos. to instruct.

@NoseWarmer definitely one of the most popular handguns on the market (with police, too)… I have yet to meet someone who didn’t like it.

Now you can change that. I dislike Glocks , for me, every one I have shot has shot high due to the grip angle. I grew up on 1911’s and my grip has evolved to that angle. I’ll grant they work, I just can’t comfortably shoot them. My favorite gun of all time is the Colt Python. The lines, the blueing…just fantastic. Too bad they are priced so outrageously, I’d have a dozen.

I no longer have the money to purchase firearms, but If I did a Colt Python would be first in line

@SandwhichIsles I love my Colt 1911 Series 80… makes me look like I’m a much better shot than I actually am! My Dad’s a big M1 fan; I’ve never been into rifles personally, more of a handgun person.

I have and like both, I assume you’re referring to the M1Garand. I have small hands so the 1911a1 with a short trigger is one of the few service size semi-autos that fit my hands well. The HK m7p8 also does, it’s just the squeeze cocker in front of the grip makes the grip look longer than it is

I am impressed that this forum is able to have this thread with out it spinning out of control in caustic debate

@tboyer‌ yep, everyone keeps pretty civil around here, that’s why I stick around. As for the 1911A1’s I have long slender (pianist’s) hands and love them for the same reason, it just sits well and has just enough weight to let you know it means business without being tiresome to carry on point.

I no longer have the money to purchase firearms, but If I did a Colt Python would be first in line

I feel your pain. I haven’t purchased a firearm in almost 6 years. Hard enough to find money and time to go to the range. It costs as much for 22lr now as I used to pay for 9mm ammo. When I can locate any.

Back in my gun days, my preferred sidearm was the Taurus 9 mm Model PT 92. Since I am an ambidextrous shooter, the biggest appeal was the ambidextrous safety. The Taurus is made in Brazil. This Beretta 92 clone is just as good as the Beretta in every way. Taurus made some good changes to the Beretta design; like putting the safety lever on the frame. My shotgun was a Mossberg 20 gage pump. Then I moved to an apartment building in New York and got rid of them both.

I live in the UK and am a shooting person. I have both a shot gun and fire arms certificate and own several of both. All my shotguns are 12g, I’ve got a Beretta Silver Pigeon, an AYA side by side, an old Franchi lightweight which is earmarked for my son, and a good old Remingon 1100 which I bet most of you USA shooters have used at some point. I love mine. As to rifles I shoot a 22lr, 17hmr and a 223. Next on my list is a 308 or possibly 6.5 55 for larger deer species. As mentioned above, obtaining a shot gun certificate in the UK is reasonably easy as you don’t have a criminal record, however obtaining a license for rifles is a lot more difficult. No normal (excluding muzzle loaders etc) handguns are allowed post-Dunblane, except, oddly enough, in Northern Ireland. I used to shoot clays but now just hunt; pigeons, rabbits, squirrels, game, deer and foxes. All get eaten except the foxes and squirrels, though I plan on trying squirrel soon. There is no such thing as ‘home defence’ in the UK, I don’t mean literally, I mean as a concept. For example it cannot be used as a good reason to obtain a firearm. In fact if you did try to use it, you would probably receive a visit from the police sharpish. Great thread.

and almost impossible to keep one at home unless you are a gamekeeper.

Actually @Justin that’s not the case. I keep mine at home as do almost all FAC holders. You keep them in a cabinet same as with shotguns. The only stipulation is that you have to securely store the rifle ammo separately.

@Thunderbird I feel strangely reassured by that! At least it means people can still keep guns for hunting…

It does indeed, target shooting too, just not handguns.

@Justin @Thunderbird‌ I own rifles too (ever shat yourself what the police turn up una bounced for a spot check?) I used to shoot them competitively at school and uni (I got my blue!). Just a walther .22 rimfire, I was a refular at Bisley back in the day but get out to Altcar from time to time but I don’t shoot as often as I would like. I can still remember shooting my first ton! Now I mainly just shoot clays or game, partridge and pheasant, lately a lot of rough shooting as its a much bigger challenge, and also driven shoots these days are very expensive and are often full of people who shouldn’t be allowed near a firearm!

Taurus Public Defender Polymer .45LC/410 GA. This little hand-cannon holds five shots

With such a short grip on a .45, how can you shoot that thing without spraining your wrist?

@snuffhunter. Is that Taurus completely polymer? That looks like a bad-ass little gun. Bet it kicks like a mule, but sure is deadly at close range. I practice a lot w/ my .22, and am good to about 50 ft. With the 9mm Ruger I’m not so accurate. Its too expensive these days to just blast all my ammo away, so I use my black powder guns, much more economical and it takes a while to load powder, ball and cap, thereby extending my shooting session.

@Justin @Thunderbird‌ I own rifles too (ever shat yourself what the police turn up una bounced for a spot check?) I used to shoot them competitively at school and uni (I got my blue!). Just a walther .22 rimfire, I was a refular at Bisley back in the day but get out to Altcar from time to time but I don’t shoot as often as I would like. I can still remember shooting my first ton! Now I mainly just shoot clays or game, partridge and pheasant, lately a lot of rough shooting as its a much bigger challenge, and also driven shoots these days are very expensive and are often full of people who shouldn’t be allowed near a firearm!

The unannounced visits are a pretty new thing aren’t they? I had an email from BASC about it a few months ago. Have you had one then? Nice to see another British shooter. I live in the Cotswolds and shooting is massive around here but it’s still seen as rather ‘underground’ in the UK. One of the things I always respect about the attitude to shooting in the USA is that (obviously safe) shooting should be fun, shooting here in the UK can be a bit po-faced with a few people who take themselves way too seriously. Incidentally it was interesting to read above about the 22 shortage in the USA, why has that come about?

Living in the UK means i will never get the opportunity to own a lot of these guns. However my grandad has been an avid clay pigeon shooter for years, and I’ve been shooting since I was 11 with him. I was county champion twice running and north of England champion as well

@Thunderbird Whereabouts in the Cotswolds are you? That’s my part of the world originally.

Incidentally it was interesting to read above about the 22 shortage in the USA, why has that come about?

Mainly hoarders and people afraid of government intervention, combined with a huge increase in .22lr chambered AR-15 rifles. 8 years ago I could buy 500 rounds for $10. At that price lots of people thought nothing of going to the range and wasting a few 100 rounds at a go. Even now if you can find it it’s still half the price of centerfire ammo which makes it a better alternative for staying in practice.

That’s interesting @bigmick. 500 rounds for $10? Wow! I pay about £8 ($12?) for 100 CCI 40gn hollow point subs. Because I don’t do dedicated range shooting I don’t buy FMJ. There was some talk a while back of a shortage here but to my knowledge most places still stock it. I have just checked my local shop’s website and they have 99 boxes in stock. To my eternal regret on my one and only visit to the States I didn’t go shooting. It was 2003 and during a period when I had lost interest in the hobby. I bitterly regret that now. @Justin - you have PM.

@howdydave @mrmanos It polymer over a steel subframe. The stock grips help to absorb some recoil energy but it still has a hefty kick, more so while using the 410 rounds. I had a few 100 round range days with no wrist issues. For fun shooting I like my berreta 950 minx Here’s a Video of the public defender in action that gives an idea of the recoil https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ySxdhBtKCnc

I still want a full size Judge.

The stock grips help to absorb some recoil energy but it still has a hefty kick, more so while using the 410 rounds.

That’s an extraordinary piece of equipment. The smallest sawn-off shotgun in the world, with the option of large calibre bullets instead. I can’t imagine it being accurate beyond about 10 feet, but Heaven help anything smaller than a rhinoceros that got any closer…

Colt Python. Stainless Steel. Four inch barrel. Kimber .45 Hideout. Stainless. Mossberg Mariner. 12 ga. 000 Buck. Rottweiler/Coonhound mix. Five year old female. Doberman Pinscher. Six year old male. Maine Coon Cat. 22 year old. Female. Nasty bitch.

Maine Coon Cat. 22 year old. Female. Nasty bitch.

Hilarious, that’s classic! I also have a rottweiler bitch, she’s only 18 month old at the moment, absolutely crackers.

@Roderick Do you own any shotguns? Also have you tried clay pigeon shooting, or game shooting for that fact?

You guys scare me!! http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/30/us/idaho-walmart-shooting-accident-mother-toddler/index.html

You guys scare me!!

Do I reply?..

You guys scare me!!

Do I reply?..

There are also all the XXXXXX scool shootings all from the U.S… Thought I didn’t need to do a link to every single one…

You guys scare me!!

Do I reply?..

There are also all the XXXXXX scool shootings all from the U.S… Thought I didn’t need to do a link to every single one…

I guess my thought is, what does that have to do with us? This thread was doing just fine…

Sorry, guess I’m just a big fan of EU & scandi gun regulations… Less guns - less violence, works every single time… Carry on.

That’s interesting @bigmick. 500 rounds for $10? Wow! I pay about £8 ($12?) for 100 CCI 40gn hollow point subs. Because I don’t do dedicated range shooting I don’t buy FMJ. There was some talk a while back of a shortage here but to my knowledge most places still stock it. I have just checked my local shop’s website and they have 99 boxes in stock. @Justin - you have PM.

Well Thunderbird, I paid $50. for 500 of 22lr a few months ago, I understand that it’s down to $33. in some places in the U.S. If one doesn’t count one’s time, it seems cheaper to load 9mm parabellum or 38 special. So Thunderbird what 308 are you interested in?

Bit of a gun nut myself. It’s hard in the UK but, my latest purchase is a 9mm walking stick. I love it! I am a big shotgun fan and am really into French shotguns called Darne’s. They are big in the USA but you can buy them really cheaply in the UK.

I thought they were banned now unless deactivated? I’d love one of them. My next purchase is probably going to be a moderated pump action 410 or maybe a hush power 20 bore. Not made my mind up yet.

That’s interesting @bigmick. 500 rounds for $10? Wow! I pay about £8 ($12?) for 100 CCI 40gn hollow point subs. Because I don’t do dedicated range shooting I don’t buy FMJ. There was some talk a while back of a shortage here but to my knowledge most places still stock it. I have just checked my local shop’s website and they have 99 boxes in stock. @Justin - you have PM.

Well Thunderbird, I paid $50. for 500 of 22lr a few months ago, I understand that it’s down to $33. in some places in the U.S. If one doesn’t count one’s time, it seems cheaper to load 9mm parabellum or 38 special. So Thunderbird what 308 are you interested in?

I’ve been recommended a cheap Midland but I’m still not sure whether to go for a 6.5 (in which case Browning or Tikka) or 308. In the UK the police try to force people into going for 243 which is the minimum legal deer calibre for all deer except the very small ones like Muntjac or CWD.

The Midland seems to be a good old Mauser 98 bolt, the Tikka would probably be more accurate. The 308 caliber in North America would be more versatile for game, reloading and shooting surplus 7.62x51 Though some wouldn’t shoot the 7.62x51 in a 308 chamber. There are so many choices in the US when it comes to .308 diameter bullets. I know of course that you’re not in the US so I don’t know how much this applies to you, not having the same variety in game. I do like the Tikka if that means anything

That’s interesting @bigmick. 500 rounds for $10? Wow! I pay about £8 ($12?) for 100 CCI 40gn hollow point subs. Because I don’t do dedicated range shooting I don’t buy FMJ. There was some talk a while back of a shortage here but to my knowledge most places still stock it. I have just checked my local shop’s website and they have 99 boxes in stock. @Justin - you have PM.

Well Thunderbird, I paid $50. for 500 of 22lr a few months ago, I understand that it’s down to $33. in some places in the U.S. If one doesn’t count one’s time, it seems cheaper to load 9mm parabellum or 38 special. So Thunderbird what 308 are you interested in?

I’ve been recommended a cheap Midland but I’m still not sure whether to go for a 6.5 (in which case Browning or Tikka) or 308. In the UK the police try to force people into going for 243 which is the minimum legal deer calibre for all deer except the very small ones like Muntjac or CWD.

The Midland seems to be a good old Mauser 98 bolt, the Tikka would probably be more accurate. The 308 caliber in North America would be more versatile for game, reloading and shooting surplus 7.62x51 Though some wouldn’t shoot the 7.62x51 in a 308 chamber. There are so many choices in the US when it comes to .308 diameter bullets. I know of course that you’re not in the US so I don’t know how much this applies to you, not having the same variety in game. I do like the Tikka if that means anything

That’s interesting @bigmick. 500 rounds for $10? Wow! I pay about £8 ($12?) for 100 CCI 40gn hollow point subs. Because I don’t do dedicated range shooting I don’t buy FMJ. There was some talk a while back of a shortage here but to my knowledge most places still stock it. I have just checked my local shop’s website and they have 99 boxes in stock. @Justin - you have PM.

Well Thunderbird, I paid $50. for 500 of 22lr a few months ago, I understand that it’s down to $33. in some places in the U.S. If one doesn’t count one’s time, it seems cheaper to load 9mm parabellum or 38 special. So Thunderbird what 308 are you interested in?

I’ve been recommended a cheap Midland but I’m still not sure whether to go for a 6.5 (in which case Browning or Tikka) or 308. In the UK the police try to force people into going for 243 which is the minimum legal deer calibre for all deer except the very small ones like Muntjac or CWD.

Thanks buddy. The 308 will be cheaper to buy and run, and I already reload my 223 so I would continue that in any calibre if I could. A few friends shoot the Tikka and speak highly of it. My 223 is a Browning A-Bolt.

@Roderick…Maine Coons seem to be part dog when it comes to fetching. We refer to them as “Maine Coon Retrievers” because every one we’ve ever had seems to think fetching is great fun. They also follow us around the house just like the Rotties and Dobies in our life have done. @vitellius‌ Congrats on your little girl. Rotties are wonderful dogs provided they have training and discipline. We live on a farm 20 miles from the nearest town. The only law enforcement are county sheriffs and they estimate the time to respond to a call is about 15 minutes. If some crackhead decides to kick in my door, I don’t think I want to wait that long for help to arrive. No kids in the house and all weapons are secured. We both have formal training. The only folks that need to be worried are the ones that have ill intentions. They will get lead poisoning after the cat kicks their asses.

I took my almost-7 year old son for an informal air rifle shooting lesson yesterday at a ground run by a friend. It was a very proud moment for me. He’s pretty tall (and very sensible) for his age and did really well.

@chefdaniel‌ definitely need to be well disciplined and trained. Our last rottie was a big big dog, but as well trained as any. They are lovely dogs, so loving and caring. They thrive on being trained and disciplined and only need to be respected and loved to show their true colours!

@vitellius‌ True on all counts. She’s obviously in very good hands. Photos?

@chefdaniel‌ of course! as a puppy after a hilarious incident in which she got stuck in a river, with rather steep banks. Tried to get her out, fell in myself. Threw her out, got stuck myself…

Should add that’s my other dog, clever little devil, even helped pull me out of the river that day!

Siberian?

Yeh, he’s almost 8 years old =)

@Thunderbird, I have a Browning A-bolt too. Really appreciate the light weight.

@Thunderbird I feel strangely reassured by that! At least it means people can still keep guns for hunting…

Unfortunately, in a civilized society, that’s just not enough. As men, we have the God given right to keep and bear arms. All of us, in the US and abroad. Any government that takes or wants to take the firearms away from it’s constituents is a totally corrupt government and I will proudly and gladly fight to the death to keep my firearms if my government tries to take them! And THAT is all I have to say about that!

@Thunderbird, I have a Browning A-bolt too. Really appreciate the light weight.

I’ve got an MTC Mamba scope on it and an Aimzonic moderator which reduces the noise (and to an extent the recoil) to almost HMR levels. Here in the UK we use moderators a lot, on both rimfire and centrefire rifles. I gather in the the US they are used a lot less.

Many cigar and pipe enthusiasts are firearms enthusiasts, and I imagine the same is true of snuff as well. Anyone have a favorite firearm? I wouldn’t trade my Ruger SP101 .357 snub-nosed revolver for anything.

It’s funny you mention this, I used to be a gun shooter at the Birmingham uk gun club before the high calibre handguns were banned X( My favorite handgun was the Smith & Wesson no 29 revolver the 44 magnum, followed by the browning Hi power, Ruger SR1911 and the Beretta 92F

@ShaunS I’ve never shot a finer pistol than the Hi Power. I shoot my father’s ever chance I get!

Wonderful It’s been a long time since I’ve used it, think it was 1993/94 but it was cracking I used to shoot everything, shotguns and rifles too at the Kingsbury rifle range, the army used to be there sometimes too. 80 people all blasting away lol. I have fond memories of the handgun shooting though such a shame when it ended. That magnum because of its weight and 8 inch barrel was my favorite, love the recoil and the accuracy as well

@Thunderbird, I have a Browning A-bolt too. Really appreciate the light weight.

I’ve got an MTC Mamba scope on it and an Aimzonic moderator which reduces the noise (and to an extent the recoil) to almost HMR levels. Here in the UK we use moderators a lot, on both rimfire and centrefire rifles. I gather in the the US they are used a lot less.

By moderator I assume that to be what we call a silencer/suppressor, Silencers were first regulated in the US with the Federal 1934 Firearms Act, which involves a $200. transfer tax, sign off from the chief law enforcement official (often the sheriff) with a federal background check that can take 6months from what I understand. That’s assuming one’s state allows silencers.

That is somehow understandable, taken the difference in gun culture… Suppressors/silencers/moderators are becoming more popular with hunting weapons in Finland, not so much because of the sound effect, but because of the decreased recoil, making a high caliber rifle more convenient for ladies and juniors, I’ve been told.

Over here (UK) its simply a noise (and to a degree a comfort/recoil issue). In terms of regulation, in my Firearms Certificate there are ‘slots’ for either a rifle or moderator. For example at the moment I have eight slots, four rifles and four mods.

@ShaunS I’ve never shot a finer pistol than the Hi Power. I shoot my father’s ever chance I get!

I’ve had my Hi-Power since around 1970. It has served me well !

I’ve got the itch for another pocket gun. Anyone have a Sig P938? Thoughts?

Think I’m going to go for a Kahr PM45 as a birthday present… love .45ACP and love Kahrs.

@El_presidente I have a birthday ,get me one :o3

Just added a Stevens short barrel pistol grip 12 gauge. I feel fortunate I can walk into a Big 5 and walk out within a half hour with a shotgun. This is Arizona. USA. $200… I think this gun is Chinese made but has decent reviews… Box of #8 game load, 25, $6…//// :(|) :bz

I enjoy reading this thread. I grew up in a state of Australia where there was a huge difference in the attitude towards rifles and handguns: the former were just specialized agricultural equipment, the latter were almost completely forbidden. I was taught how to shoot a rifle by my grandfather. He was a gentle chap and never raised his voice to me, but on the first day of our lesson, he said if I ever pointed the gun at another human being without meaning it, loaded or not, he’d hit me hard. That pretty much set the tone of the instructions. To this day, I’ve never held a hand gun. I’d like to learn how to use one, before I die.

I would think that the laws for firearms are strict where you are, but perhaps it’s just a matter of a bribe.

I enjoy reading this thread. I grew up in a state of Australia where there was a huge difference in the attitude towards rifles and handguns: the former were just specialized agricultural equipment, the latter were almost completely forbidden. I was taught how to shoot a rifle by my grandfather. He was a gentle chap and never raised his voice to me, but on the first day of our lesson, he said if I ever pointed the gun at another human being without meaning it, loaded or not, he’d hit me hard. That pretty much set the tone of the instructions. To this day, I’ve never held a hand gun. I’d like to learn how to use one, before I die.

@tboyer, oddly, in Indonesia, there’s a death sentence for illegal possession of a firearm, but you usually only get 20 years for murder one. Weird. There is a shooting range near where I live, mainly for those with military or police connections, but I could probably wangle something if I tried.

To this day, I’ve never held a hand gun. I’d like to learn how to use one, before I die.

They’re a lot of fun to target shoot with, and that’s a worthy goal. In terms of sheer fun, I think handguns beat rifles hands down.

1961 luger sqwrt gun Tames the pets down just fine. The ruger makes the people sleep just fine also.

M1A scout…I got a stoning jig to drop that trigger very crisp. Thing is a real hoot to shoot. I reload, so ammo doesn’t bite into my snuff fund ;). I also have a glock 22 and a Saiga AK. I converted the Saiga back into it’s “evil” configuration, stripped and jeweled the bolt with some valve compound and a drill press.Thinking about selling it…the whole assault rifle concept doesn’t interest me much. I rather tear them apart and work on the mechanics than shoot paper.

I shoot black powder mainly. An 1858 Remington Army, .44 caliber percussion is my latest favorite gun. After a love affair with semi auto 9mm pistols, I have found it much more enjoyable to load my cylinders, take my time, get engulfed in a big cloud of sulfur scented smoke. Pinch snuff in between firing and reloading. Yeah, its my new relaxed way of enjoying my guns. In fact, I am planning to sell most of my cartridge arms and just buy more b.p. guns, both pistols and long rifles. 

I own to many to list, my pride and joy however is my Rem 700 PLTR in 308 win. Lots of long range opportunity in beautiful ND. Built a 6.8 SPC with a heavy WC barrel,Viltor upper and cav arms lower. Handy for making drives through brush since it weighs in just under 6lbs. Handy but limited potential.

I’m a sucker for pre-lock, hammer mounted firing pin Smith & Wesson revolvers. That’s not to say that I don’t have/carry/enjoy the newer ones also. They just don’t make them like they used to. My dream Smith’s are a 4 inch Highway Patrolman Model 28, a Model 58 .41 magnum, and anything made specifically for .44 special (like an old triple lock, or a Lew Horton Special Model 624.). Ooh, and an older model 27. I’d love to be in the Colt DA revolver business, but they’re just too much dough for a revolver I’d leave in my safe and never shoot. Beater police positives and 1917s come around for a good price here and there, but I’ve never found one that ran properly. Smiths are easier to fix.  

I really like the internal hammer airweight series, particularly the 442. Never leave home without mine. Surprisingly accurate, if you put in the time. I just don’t get the pocket autos. Some folks love em, and do really well with them, but an internal hammer snubby can do things in close quarters no other handgun can. To each his own, I suppose. 

When I’m out in the sticks, I generally carry one of my medium or large frame smiths (686, 10, or 629). My ruger single actions are typically crash-test dummies for when I get the itch to crank up the gas on my handloads. Of course, there’s the whole 1911 thing. I have a beat up springfield milspec stainless with a crispy 4 lb trigger, and a Colt Commander XSE. Jonesing for Delta Elite, but might try to hold out for one of them new Sig P220s in 10mm. 

I’d better stop before I write a novel…

Had I seen this before I sold it, i would’ve posted pics of what used to be my baby. A .500 Smith&Wesson revolver. That thing was a beast. What you shot at didn’t get a hole in it. It freaking evaportated. Now my sidearm is generally a Tauraus .357 or my Rock Island .45

I’d love to get my grubby little hands on a Cheytac Intervention .408, but people in hell want ice water so…

I have a Luger semi-auto in squirt gun caliber. From the 50’s. Any body know how much it may be worth. Says made in Germany and still functions. For water only .

A lot of good stuff floating around here. Some I’ve owned, some I haven’t and some I wouldn’t, but nevertheless.

I’ve bought, sold and traded so much in the last few years to get it down to a manageable size. Sent the AR-180 (Sterling) packing, got rid of some bolt guns that were to be projects and such. Moved my last Tangfolio pistol out and such.

Now down to 2 wartime Sako M-39s, 2 Swiss K-31s, 1 Steyr M-90, 1 Ruger No. 1H in 375H&H, 1 Tula 1937 M-91/30, and a Springfield M1A rack grade with some match mods. Keep my handy CZ-52, Nagant M1890 and an IDF marked Webley Mk IV around, although the Webley is currently for sale. Also currently building a 465H&H on a Weatherby Vanguard receiver. I load for most everything and enjoy shooting as a hobby and relaxation. 

Dunno what that squirt’s worth (larf), but I would guess it could bring a fair price. I don’t follow toys that much, but being what it is it would have a broad appeal. 

@rcopley just thought I would through it out to get any opinions about it. May take to the next gun show local to me and get some more info about it.I personally don’t brag or promote my fire power to any body but thought this might catch attention.

Wouldn’t hurt to check some specialist toy dealers as well.

With the varying nature of gun laws in various states, I would actually be careful transporting it, due to the draconian laws of some states. 

Would it be too much trouble to post a picture? I’d really like to see it.

Draconian laws in an understatement. One thing I always found puzzling about living in PA is that if I go to a gun shop, I have to do the background check and the whole 9, same thing to buy a pistol from a private seller, but I can go to that same private seller and buy any long gun, even an AR-15 with a 100 rnd drum clip, night vision scope and everything but a damn grenade launcher without any background check or legal paperwork. Go figure.

Very true. I think if you check Philly’s municipal laws, even that squirtgun would be illegal. 

@rcopley if I could figure out how to even post a avatar I would. On the old vanilla photos were no problem. Still haven’t figured out how to do this. Every time I tried to post a avatar I got a message saying I can’t send over photo from my tablet. Why did it work fine before and not now. Basement talked me though it and still didn’t work. Anybody have a answer or idea? Guess I should bring up in another discussion and not complain here I may get GUNNED DOWN.

Still have the training wheels on for posting any photos to a discussion.

From a tablet is a bewildering conundrum to me (also a slingshot owner, so watch out). 

It looks like it might be possible to upload to a host and leave the code here. Here’s a try:

Or not. Hmm. OK, got it. Upload your picture to TinyPic and use the “direct link for layouts” as the data for the picture icon in the bottom row (not the top one, which doesn’t seem to work).

Tried the tinypics and still not getting it to work.

do I need to sign up for tinypic for this to transfer pics to Snuffhouse? Tried and kept getting SHOT down. Dose this mean my photos will be on the web?? I don’t think I want pictures of my guns on the internet.

Yeah, no avatar for me anymore. It says file too  big and I don’t know how to resize. Funny, I used to know how to do it, but no any more. On guns, I’m fortunate to live on a farm, where the nearest house is 1/2 mile away. I shoot my .50 caliber Renegade rifle about 4 times a week, out the field. Lots of elk and antelope around, sage grouse too. Planning to get a tag for elk this year, maybe I’ll get one if I’m lucky. Black powder season starts pretty early.