Gun owners show what you have

If you don't like guns and want them to be banned and blah blah blah that old story just hit up the gun control forum.

Anyway the above is a Savage Model 93. My grandpa picked up one like it recently. It has the same thumb hole stock but doesn't have a sling or a bipod on it.

 

45.cal Marlin lever action

7mm Mauser

30-30 Winchester lever action

357 MAG Taurus

22 cal ruger

Mossberg Pump

 

What kind of .45 is that? .45-70? .45 LC? Looks like a nice lever gun.

I wasn't aware a variant of the Mauser was made in 7mm though.

 

Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer -- Model MCA .30-06 Bolt

 

Is that a scope ring around the front lens or is that only one ring in the back? D:

 

Ya, it's a Long Colt, its a great little rife. I love shooting it, and its great to use while hunting off horse back.

It's a 7mm Mauser Chileno Model 1895, great hunting rifle. I have no problem taking down mule deer and bull elk with it. I use to have a Serbian knock off of the K98 Mauser 8mm, I hated shooting that thing, it kicked like a mule.

 

I didn't have a pic of mine. the photo is generic

 

I would like to try a .45-70 sometime. The Kar98 sounds like fun too. I've fired 30-06 on several occasions and I think they're somewhat similar if I recall. Then again the WWI era rifle cartridges were all pretty hardcore for kick.

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Alright good. I was seriously hoping you didn't mount a scope on a 30-06 with only one ring. lol

 

I've always wondered what the appeal is when it comes to guns for, well mostly guys but even some girls. My younger brother is extremely fascinated by guns and I have never really understood why. Is it the sheer power that is has and knowing the damage it could do or does it have something to do with their design/shape, the technology/engineering of it perhaps, or maybe something else entirely? (And I am also not interested in the gun rights debate, I was just curious as to what you find personally appealing/fascinating about them.) =)

 

Look I know I do not know a lot about guns but isn't the bullet supposed to go INSIDE??

 

The way they feel. Smooth and hard and shiny. Made to be held, cradled, fondled, gripped, broken down, reassembled, supported, aimed, oiled, buffed, swabbed, loaded and discharged.

When the time comes and you have no other friend in the world, if you've invested the time and money and effort to maintain your firearm and maintain your proficiency with it and keep it well fed, it will be there for you til the end.

Hopefully theirs. Not yours.

I hope that helps some to explain the allure.

 

That's not a bullet, it's a shell... a 12 gauge shotgun shell.

 

For me it does have a lot to do with the way they look, and the engineering involved. Plus, firearms are useful tools, and just fun to shoot.

 

Interesting. I was reading some other explanations online as well. I suppose it is like any other interest or hobby people have.

 

It's not a bullet, it's a shot gun shell. This isn't a picture of my actual gun, I don't have a camera to put my own pics on. So I really don't know why the shell is in the trigger guard.

 

I always say that I need to get my dad to take me out and teach me to shoot one of these days but it still hasn't happened yet. I am actually a bit afraid to hold and fire a weapon. I don't know if I could handle having that much firepower in my hands. But even my mom learned how to use a gun when she was younger so it's probably good to know how to use one even if you have no interest in owning one...then again maybe I am watching too much Walking Dead too. xD lol

 

Real men have a natural instinct to protect their loved ones. At a basic level that means ensuring an adequate income, food and a safe place to live. Beyond that, a man wants to be able to defend his home from any would-be armed invader. Since guns are ubiquitous, it becomes necessary for a man to obtain and know how to use a firearm because the 'bad guys' will be armed. The notion that most men are stupid and only have a gun to wield power over everyone else is made-up garbage.

 

My 2 cents....Trust your Dad, try not to descend into a 'shrinking violet' at the sight of a gun. Learn how to handle, care for and shoot one. You will be stronger. Good luck.

 

Well while that does make sense I am not sure that every gun-owner feels that way. My dad owns quite a few firearms and he doesn't use any of them to ensure he has adequate income, food and a place to live, although I am sure he has them to target practice with for fun with his friends and also to protect his home. lol

I have some relatives up in Colorado who actually do use their guns for this purpose though. They go out every deer hunting season and hunt for food. One or two deer lasts them almost all year for meat.

Thanks. I am sure I will get around to learning how to use one one of these days. Just need to find the time between work and my dad's work.

 

That's a natural and reasonable reaction to those new to firearms. After all, they're loud, some have a lot of recoil (kick hard), and lethal to boot. Some people try it once and have no desire to ever touch one again, others come to enjoy it.

If you ever get around to going to the range with your Dad, just ask him to teach you safety first. Be sure to wear good hearing protection, and just try to stay calm, try not to over react to the report and recoil.

I've seen some folks freak out though. My girlfriend being one. She was actually so scared that she was shaking and started to cry a bit. We've never been back to the range since. It's my fault though, I didn't start her out on the best weapon:



She does want to try again someday though. I'm thinking about buying her a little bolt action .22.

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A bejewed woman can be one of the most dangerous things on earth.

 

My mom told me that she went out shooting with my dad once and he and his buddies let her use a pretty heavy firearm, not sure what it was, maybe a shotgun of some kind, but she said she fired it and it kicked her in the jaw! lol

She was so not prepared for the recoil on that one.

 

Why do people find any hobby fascinating? I don't see the appeal of watching football on TV as opposed to playing it for real. I don't see the appeal of cars beyond a simple means of transportation. It's just something some people find interesting.

A .22 is a great starting point. Ammunition is very inexpensive, noise is a lot quieter, and there's practically no recoil to them. They can still be deadly and should be handled with caution, but it's a better choice for beginners than a .44 magnum. Gun safety is important to learn and is pretty easy to practice. If you handle a gun safely there's not much to worry about when it comes to accidents.

Nobody has ever gotten hurt when I use guns. I don't use them with the intent to injure and I safely handle them and encourage others around me to be safe as well. If someone is interested in jewlery that's cool too. To each their own.

The problem here is that both of you are defining what you think makes a REAL man. A "real man" is too much of a varying opinion. Carrying a .500 S&W doesn't make you any more or less of a real man then the guy relying on just his fists. If you want to use your fists to defend yourself against an attacker with a gun then good luck. I consider you two different men choosing different means of defense.

Holding the stock in front of her face was a bad idea. Giving a new shooter a powerful gun to laugh when they hurt themselves is something I don't approve of. That kind of stuff just helps reinforce the fear of the gun. That's why I suggested a .22 earlier. It's easier to work your way up to the bigger stuff over time than it is to start with the strong stuff.

 

The Sig was stolen....I'm looking to replace it soon. (pic pulled off the net...didn't have any pics of mine)

 

Maybe it's meant to pass as a lock. You know, so kids can't get their fingers in there to pull the trigger. hehe, joke's on the kids, eh?

 

I think the photographer is using the shell as a "kickstand" to prop up the handgun for a better angle, and to keep the finish from being scratched by what appears to be a cast iron or aluminum table.