What guns do you own?

Since I am new to the gun world, I only have a Marlin XT-22, a bolt action .22lr.
I plan to move to a Marlin model 795 semi-automatic soon. One has to learn the basics before moving higher.
 
Now that the forum is working again, I can brag of my newest acquisition. Ruger LC9s - the striker fired version of Ruger's baby 9mm. I've had it about a month now and absolutely love it! It rides perfect in the pocket of my shorts and pants (sorry ladies, I'm past the skin tight jeans days, I'm in cargo pants and relaxed fit wranglers) and shoots like a dream.
I got it in even trade for my old S&W model 60 - which was marginal for pocket carry, but accuracy was terrible. This weighs 2oz less loaded than the model 60 did empty, plus it gives me 8 (7 + 1) rounds of 9mm. You .45 guys can poo-poo the 9mm, but it is still a "real" cartridge - as opposed to stepping down to, say .32ACP.
I've an IWB on order, so I'll discuss that later - but for summer carry the pocket is my preferred carry location. I don't know if I'll even change out to a "winter" gun once the temperature falls to human levels - I may just stick with this as my all around carry.
Pictures to follow.
 
I originally got a 9mm CZ compact intending to be my daily carry, but ended up downsizing to the Ruger LCP instead. I've often wondered if the LC9 could strike the happy medium of being small enough to ride in the pocket of Khakis but pack something heavier than a .380.

Do you think the LC9 requires "loose" pants to ride in the pocket or would it work for business attire?
 
I'd say the LC9 is the happy medium. I pocket carry in dress pants for church, and don't have an issue printing. It is also light enough to not cause too much sag.
I had a BG380 for this role, and got rid of it as it was too unreliable. Not to mention dealing with customer disservice at S&W was a nightmare.
If you go LC9, you'll have the perfect wardrobe. CZ for what I call "comfortable weather" when you can wear decent weight clothing, the LC9 for hot weather and light clothing, and your LCP for when you can't carry a gun (for that role I carry a Davis/Cobra hybrid .22Mag derringer).
 
Vargas said:
Since I am new to the gun world, I only have a Marlin XT-22, a bolt action .22lr.
I plan to move to a Marlin model 795 semi-automatic soon. One has to learn the basics before moving higher.
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You might consider any of the Ruger 10/22 models. Relatively inexpensive and hassle free.
 
surfgun said:
If I may add the 10/22 takedown model is very handy.
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My son's 10/22 at about $110 started out looking like this:

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It now looks like this:

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With 25 or more .22LR hollow points, in the right hands and close in, it becomes something more than a toy you plink cans with.
 
And with the 10/22 (actually, any mag fed semi .22 - 10/22 is just the most popular), the first thing to do is get a handful of mags (five at least), a brick of ammo or two and find a local Appleseed meeting. Awesome learning experience.


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Pic of my LC9s. Just got a DeSantis "Sof-Tuck" IWB holster and it just plain old disappears. Very nice carry piece.
 
surfgun said:
Here is another fancy way to pimp out ones 10/22, to turn it into a clone of an FN 5.7mm carbine.
http://www.hightowerarmory.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HTA9022ODG
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tuna said:
And with the 10/22 (actually, any mag fed semi .22 - 10/22 is just the most popular), the first thing to do is get a handful of mags (five at least), a brick of ammo or two and find a local Appleseed meeting. Awesome learning experience.
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They really are a lot of fun to, as you put it, "pimp out," aren't they?

What is Appleseed tuna? Sounds interesting.
 
https://appleseedinfo.org

It is a rifleman training seminar, either one or two days. I've been several times, and always leave a little better of a shot than I arrived.
It also teaches the history of the battle of Lexington and Concord, without being too over the top, just the facts. On the humorous side, it is partnered with the Revolutionary War Veterans Association, and says so on the T-shirt....which leads go odd questions from young sirmen at the base gym, lol.
It is also free to military, vets, women and children.

You'll have a blast!
 
tuna said:
And with the 10/22 (actually, any mag fed semi .22 - 10/22 is just the most popular), the first thing to do is get a handful of mags (five at least), a brick of ammo or two and find a local Appleseed meeting. Awesome learning experience.
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At first I thought an Appleseed meeting was some kind of local 'anti-gun' political movement - which kind of made Tuna's post a little disturbing. :)
 
You ever get that feeling that you're about 2000 rounds of 22LR short of what you should have?

I missed out on an incredible deal and now I feel I'm about 5000 rounds of 22LR short of what I should have.
 
Well I don't own any guns,but I wanted to ask one question.
Is the DSR 50 available for civilian purchase or is it strictly for the services?
 
I found a couple of web sites that appear to sell to civilians. Availability could be a problem and they sure are not cheap.
 
gunnut said:
You ever get that feeling that you're about 2000 rounds of 22LR short of what you should have?

I missed out on an incredible deal and now I feel I'm about 5000 rounds of 22LR short of what I should have.
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Ah. So all the .22 ammo is going to California. In Oregon we are still fighting over a single box of 50……..whenever we can find one on the shelves.
 
bonehead said:
Speaking of .22's. I have been pondering giving the son my old Ruger 10-22. Then i have a good reason to buy a new one for me. Right now a "Kidd classic sporter" is on my radar. Would by any chance anyone here have any familiarity with them? I am reluctant to throw that kind of money down for a .22.
http://www.coolguyguns.com/KIDD-22LR-Classic-Sporter-Rifle_p_124.html
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Dear lord $1100 for a 10/22!?

I bought a Take-down model for $310 about 2 years ago. Haven't had the chance to shoot it yet. You can get a very basic synthetic stock 10/22 for $190, even in California.
 
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