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COME ON SNOW. I'm retired!

I start with weapon safety, then familiarity, then Safety again, then go to the range and start with a 22 Revolver, then 38 Spl, and then 9 MM. That is as far as I go for first timers. Also want them to think about the adventure for a while then do it again, but move a little farther into other calibers, on the second day, and go with whatever they ask for. A large portion, of my training, is geared to what they plan to do with a firearm.

Thanks for the info. I purchased a stock Springfield Armory Saint a few months back. Just wanted to have one in case they ban them again. Also have a Ruger Ranch hand in 556 as well and shot it many outings. Have not has the Saint out yet. You guys are far more advanced in these rifles than I am.

NoBanStan, the Barnes is an all copper bullet. I like copper bullets and that is what is in the Corbon DPX. At one time, the older DPX bullets had the Barnes XP bullet in their ammo. Don't know about today because there has been a changeover, in management, at Corbon. My EDC had 357 Corbon DPX in it now. When I use all the DPX I have on hand I plan to go to Hornady Critical Defense. Got 6 boxes on order in 357 Mag. The Hornady is a little hotter than the DPX, IMO.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is a MK 18? Not acquainted with it.

It seems Hornady is one of the very few ammo brands that one can radially purchase about anywhere now. I was at Acadamy Sports, in Smyrna TN, a week ago and the only S D ammo on the shelf was Hornady for 9 MM or 38 Spl. By the way purchased a pair of Vortex Diamondback digital binoculars. Real clear and small. They were 8X42's. Bird watching you know? Wife and I viewed a Kestral, in our back yard last week, for the first time. That bird is a Hawk like bird about 12" tall and very pretty. He was eating a full-grown black grackle B bird. It actually flew off carrying the B B so it was a strong flyer.

I stopped at one of the deputies car parked alongside the road radaring cars. It was a female officer. I asked her what Rutherford County officers carry pistol were and she told me they carry Glock Mdl 17 9 MM. I asked if she knew what ammo she was carrying and she said it was Hornady Critical Duty in 9 MM. She was knowledgeable and I believe she could shoot. I should have asked if she practiced much but forgot to. I ordered me some Hornady Critical Defense 125 Gr ammo for my 357 Mag this morning. Wanted just a few more self-defense rounds for my ED before the "supposed" price increase. My stash is totally complete now. Got my Hornady Critical Defense 38Spl self-defense ammo yesterday. Didn't purchase the Hornady brand because the Deputy was using it, just likw Hornady. They manufacture excellent self-defense ammo period. Really liked Corbon DPX but they have changed that ammo since the new owners did a hostile takeover of that company. What brand ammo do your guys use in your EDC's?

If you use foam, make sure you wear rubber gloves. That stuff gets on your hands and nothing, but time, will get it off. It also ruins clothes if you get it on them. Know from experience. Just put my jeans and shirt in trash can last week. Took 2 weeks for me to scratch it off my hands.

Glock55 post above, is exactly what happened with me, except for the first week we found out he pain meds were making me very sick. Had the DR. to change and experienced about what Glock55 did with my recovery. First 2 weeks was really bad for me, but third week I was off to the races. Only took pain meds 30 minutes before Physical Therapy and at night for three weeks, then only for P T 30 min before leaving to go to P T. I was careful with the meds also. Later, most will say it was well worth it.

What a present! Enjoy your new tool.

Speer makes a Short Barrel ammo just for this purpose. I have several boxes of 50 but have not purchased anything lately. I have used it and it works fine. I was using CCI 22 Mag ammo in my 3" brl pistol. At 15 ' I was getting unburned powder splatter on my target, when I fired. Purchased the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel version of 22 Mag ammo, and it seemed all the powder burned, and I never had unburned powder splatting on my down range target any longer. It worked to solve that problem.

Been trying to google, and Seri, to see what laws he signed. Got an article yesterday that said he tightened up the background check, and to not allow 18 to 20 year olds to purchased guns now because of school shootings, which don't make sense to me. Will try and find out more today when I have time.

You know they have felt the pinch, BHunter. They are calling me weekly now wanting me to rejoin. Edited to add, It bothers me that some firm is tasked with signing up new members. They are not employees of NRA.

I guess I have faith in revolvers because every crisis in my life was successfully handled by a handgun. Starting form a very early age when my father contracted tuberculosis then purchased a pre-model 10 for my mother to protect us with. He was sent to a sanatorium in Ashville N Carolina in 1949/50. Shortly after he was taken away from us, mother had to use it to stop a drunk who came to our home and made an attempt to get in our house. No locks on the door, but a case knife slid in the door frame to keep unwanted visitors out. Had several more incidences where a revolver was used successfully to protect me. Last time was about 8 years back I had 3 25ish guys try to accost me while walking to my mailbox and I had a revolver in my pocket. The availability and willingness to use it saved me from a beating, once again, in my own front yard. I have faith in revolvers from experience. May not work next time, no naivety here, if it happens, but faith in God will take care of the rest. I am sure plenty here have had similar experiences in our long lives. Edited to add; Smitty, use your revolver with confidence. They will do the job for individual citizens. Just familiarize yourself to us it well.

Glad he is gone. Lived the life of luxury on the NRA's dime, so they say. If they get someone worthy, I will renew my membership. Still remember "Cold dead hands" from Charleston Heston.

Does anyone know what this new law supposed to be doing. The news said it has stopped 500 10 to 21 Y O's from purchasing guns. Since when can the feds make gun control laws by exertive order.

I have 3 Taurus 7 shot revolvers, one I gave to a daughter years ago. Two of them are my EDC carry's. Have had no problems with any of my Taurus revolvers and I have several thousands of rounds thru the 3. Bet my welfare on one of them. These 3 were made in the last 10/12 years.

I am a revolver guy. Like yours a bunch, Smith. I recently purchased a new 686 + from outpost in the Boro. It is stainless and IS a 7 shot with a 3" brl also. My EDC is a 7 shot Taurus 617 38/357 2" brl which I carry Corbon DPX 357 ammo in. The 686 is a little large for pocket carry. I pocket carry the Taurus when I am out of bed. I have an alloy frame 617 which is much lighter 7 shot, but only in 38 Spl. If I feel a need for more ammo on board, I carry a S W MP 9C 9MM IWB 15 shot and 4" brl or a Ruger Max 9 13 shot in my pocket. I do not feel under gunned with the 7 round revolver and I also carry one reload, always, in a strip in my back pocket. This is my current carry firearms and has been for 4 years. Practice with all 3, but not on the same days. I always concentrate on one at a time. "Smitty", hope you enjoy your new revolver. Looks fine guy!

I have lived in our house for 40 years now. We have lost several boxes, over a 4-year time period, but I guess the kids have moved on now. Been free from damage for 3 years now. Mailbox troubles is a pain, for sure.

Congrats and enjoy being here. I do. Not many very active forums lately.

I have an older wood stocked Marlin Mdl 60 that is light. Most probably killed around 900 nuance squirrels in the past 2 years. It is a tack drive scoped. I cannot shoot as well with irons anymore. Old eyes.

Most all Self Defense 38 Spl ammo, at Acadamy Sports, was around 1.90 per round yesterday. They did not have a large selection on the shelves. Edited to add; The Hornady 110 Gr + P Critical Defense was around 1.25 per round from S G Ammo. I had to order 250 rounds to get that price.

Went to Acadamy Sports and checked prices on ammo. Came home and ordered 250 rounds of Critical Defense 110 Gr +P FTX when I got home. They had 20 round boxes for 37.00 + per box at Acadamy. My online purchase form SG Ammo was 317.73 including tax for 250 rounds delivered. Big difference in price. Edited to add; My stash is totally healthy and ready to withstand the oncoming price hikes.

Hope everyone has a good year ahead.

I have a large amount of the older ammo, in my EDC ammo calibers, but am light on newer SD (last 5 years) ammo in 38 spl/357 Mag. Also the Self-defense ammo has been so high in price that I don't have an abundance of that, just adequate. So, I have decided to get 250 rounds of SD, for sure, and just think about 1000 of practice. Will do that today after church. That will put me into a condition that I will not be in need of any ammo in the near future. "Got to bite the bullet at some point in time, if you want to do the dance." As Josie Whales says, "Recon So" "Freedom Angles" Kool Johnny Rotten!