Poll: Long guns or pistols?

[Alexx1401]

Well that doesn't make sense .I said I have a 9mm .
I have 3 accully and a 40 Cal .
And a 45

The original quote is often said to have come from a Military guy who was well known. Made sense for him to say it as the Military has LONG been big on not arming their people with hand guns if a rifle was possible.

 

[Kruel J]

Hmmm. Well it sure is, uh, "pretty"?

 

[EPS]

Hmmm. Well it sure is, uh, "pretty"?

I knew you would see it but I deleted it I didn't think it would show her pic and name

 

[EPS]

The original quote is often said to have come from a Military guy who was well known. Made sense for him to say it as the Military has LONG been big on not arming their people with hand guns if a rifle was possible.

Only .THE GUYS WITH LOTS OF STRIPES.
ON THE SHOULDER.get pistol.

 

[MountainBear]

My collection is fluid. I lost count of the number of guns I've owned over the years. There have been times when I have owned dozens of handguns and just a rifle or two.

At the moment, my safe is overflowing with rifles and parts to make rifles (locks, stocks, and barrels). I have maybe five or six handguns. My first and only 1911. A few small ankle sized Glocks. A few S&W k-frames. My full size 9mm. Some other antiques and miscellaneous. My .44 Ruger Redhawk. So maybe 9.

When I look at my gun wish list, there are only a few pistols on the list, but dozens upon dozens of rifles.

 

[CLT65]

My interests are rather eclectic, and change from time to time. Sometimes I shoot rifles more, sometimes pistols; whatever I'm in the mood for. I shoot everything from cap-and-ball revolvers to Glocks, flintlock rifles to ARs. I have to admit, my interests most usually lie somewhere in the middle, with firearms from the early to mid 20th century.

 

[EPS]

My interests are rather eclectic, and change from time to time. Sometimes I shoot rifles more, sometimes pistols; whatever I'm in the mood for. I shoot everything from cap-and-ball revolvers to Glocks, flintlock rifles to ARs. I have to admit, my interests most usually lie somewhere in the middle, with firearms from the early to mid 20th century.

I was all about the new stuff.
Then I met @AndyinEverson .
Started to get into the history of guns .
Lol what can I say .

 

[WoodsPlinker]

I own more rifles, I practice more with pistols as it's harder for me to put rounds on target with a pistol.

I practice my weakness.

But long range rifle shooting is just damn thereputic, super relax.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Just for fun.

I'm realizing I really don't like pistols much. I own far more long guns.

I think I need to start looking at this differently, as one can fit way more pistols in a safe lol.

So which way do you lean?

I like handguns more, feeling they have more actual utility in a practical sense than long guns.

 

[Tony617]

I was all about the new stuff.
Then I met @AndyinEverson .
Started to get into the history of guns .
Lol what can I say .View attachment 558183 View attachment 558184

What are the calipers with your pistol? I don't know really that much about muzzle loaded firearms.

 

[CLT65]

You mean the bullet molds in the case with the revolver?

 

[EPS]

The PROBLEM is .
You can go shoot a handgun at any indoor range.
Rifle shoot is more limited.
In certain areas.

 

[EPS]

What are the calipers with your pistol? I don't know really that much about muzzle loaded firearms.

They are bullet molds

 

[Tony617]

You mean the bullet molds in the case with the revolver?

OK that explains it. Thank you.

 

[EPS]

 

[EPS]

I can make a lead bullet or a lead round ball.

 

[Alexx1401]

The PROBLEM is .
You can go shoot a handgun at any indoor range.
Rifle shoot is more limited.
In certain areas.

That was what I long loved about the PCC's. Could shoot them anywhere a hand gun worked. Range I go to now days has a huge sign on the door saying all long guns must be inspected and approved. They don't even look at mine any more. They know I'm not trying to go back with something that will damage the backstop.

 

[Howard1955]

I like them both.

 

[pnw1994]

Long pistols
Big Irons
Big Polymers
Big Steel-Alloys

 

[edzz]

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Look like .36 calipers to me.