| Re: Gun thread |
Subject: Re: Gun thread by screamin_conure on 2012/3/20 17:56:20 My Vette has been running like a top and I've been driving the wheels off it with the nice weather, so there's not much to post regarding that. But a gun thread will get me back into the swing! I've been a shooter since I was old enough to legally own a firearm (more than 25 years now). Back in the day, I shot IPSC with a compensated .45, but nowadays it's mostly informal trap and an occasional round of 5-stand. My main clay target gun is a Ruger Red Label 12 ga. Sporting Clays model with 30" barrels and I absolutely love it. Also enjoy some informal rile shooting. Mostly .22s but I do have a Mini-14 that I also like very much. I have a couple of good self defense handguns (Sig P2340 and S&W 642) and an Indiana lifetime carry permit, but I haven't actually carried a weapon in years. I work in Chicago, so my permit is no good here or anywhere in Illinois for that matter. No point in taking a chance. I seem to do okay without it. Always hoping my luck doesn't run out some day. I also own a SWEET S&W Model 17-2 .22LR revolver with a 6" barrel and target sights. Built back in the 70s. Love them old Smith revolvers! The quality of bluing and machine work on them is something you don't see much of these days. Been a reloader for a while too. Back when I was competing in IPSC, I reloaded .45, plus .38 and .357, but I've long ago sold my pistol reloading gear. I still do reload 12 gauge to support my trap habit though. Good way to pass time during cold winter evenings. Hunted pheasant for a couple years, back in the early 90s, but it really wasn't my thing. Just got to the point where I really didn't want to get up at 3:00 a.m. on my only day off in the middle of November to drive an hour and a half ( or more) and walk for three or four miles to get one shot at a bird and end up missing! Much rather be on a trap field. The thing I like most about the gun hobby? I've made some of the best friends I've ever had through my involvement in the shooting sports. Shoot safe, Ron |
