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 Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Mark454]
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11/19/2015 2:52 AM
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Chance Weldon
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No problem. It's kind of tricky making it work.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/19/2015 3:57 AM
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nytracker
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Congrats..... enablers all of them.... got my first handgun 5 years ago... just picked up my 9th handgun tonight.... 3rd for the year... not as many as some but a lot for me...... the gun porn these guys post will keep you mesmerized for hours and and keep your wallet empty. Havent carried the rifle for 3 or 4 years now...
Save liberals from them selves, stich their sphincter closed so they cant talk out their arse
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: nytracker]
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11/19/2015 12:11 PM
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Mark454
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I'd still like to have a freedom arms one day, but I'd have to sell half my collection to get one.
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Mark454]
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11/19/2015 12:24 PM
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KRal
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I'd still like to have a freedom arms one day, but I'd have to sell half my collection to get one.
....and you point is.... 
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/19/2015 1:35 PM
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Mark454
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Can't justify trading several guns for just 1.
I've never handled one, but are they really that good?
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Mark454]
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11/19/2015 4:07 PM
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Bearbait in NM
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Mark,
Congrats on your first deer, and kudo's for putting in the practice needed to get that deer.
FA's, like Colts or other custom guns, will not make you a better shot, nor do anything beyond what can be done with a Ruger or S&W or Taurus, etc. generally speaking. I would say more of a pride of ownership or appreciation for something other than does the gun go bang, and can I hit what I am aiming at. I own one FA gun, a few Colts, but no custom guns. I also own handguns from probably a half a dozen other makers. They (FA) are "good" guns, but only you can decide how good.
Craig
Last edited by Bearbait in NM; 11/19/2015 4:08 PM.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Bearbait in NM]
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11/19/2015 4:50 PM
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Sure. I've shot my Father-in-law's linebaugh bisley, and I can't shoot it any better than any other revolver I own.
It sure is purdy though...
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Mark454]
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11/19/2015 8:08 PM
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KRal
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Can't justify trading several guns for just 1.
I've never handled one, but are they really that good? I would trade three rugers for a FA anyday, but that's just me. Rugers will do any and everything you need of them; FA's are a class of their own. Don't have to have a FA to kill game. Kinda like a Pinto and a Caddy; they'll both get you there, but.....
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: KRal]
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11/19/2015 9:12 PM
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I know I've always enjoyed high quality mechanical devices. Having worked in robotics I've seen some of the best machining and finishing in the world.
From what I've heard/read, FA offers the highest quality revolver you can buy with fit/finish second to none.
I think that's why I want one so bad. The extreme accuracy and durability are just bonuses.
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Mark454]
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11/20/2015 2:33 PM
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Bearbait in NM
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Mark,
big yup. My FA is an example of great craftsmanship. I like the Colts, SA and 1911, as they are the original maker. I like to think of it as appreciation for what can be done, and what was done, back in time. History and innovation.
Craig
Northern born and Southern bred
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Bearbait in NM]
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11/20/2015 3:23 PM
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I'm with you bearbait. Something about Original first-gen firearms warms my blood. I've got a '61 Winchester Model 12 Featherweight. Wood and bluing are ~95%. Its easily my favorite gun
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/24/2015 12:03 AM
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"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/24/2015 6:21 PM
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/24/2015 7:28 PM
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/24/2015 11:05 PM
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/26/2015 3:37 PM
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Who needs a rifle anyway? Congrats!!!
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
[Re: Bearbait in NM]
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11/26/2015 9:40 PM
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Congrats on your first deer! Hope you have many more in your future.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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11/30/2015 6:50 PM
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Thanks guys. I've since pulled my red dot off in an effort to hone my open sight skills. Hoping to bag another in the late season.
Father of three, Husband of one. Firearm collecter, amateur reloader, lousy pistol shooter, avid lead caster, venison aficionado.
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Re: First whitetail with a pistol
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12/02/2015 9:58 PM
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