The Gun Thread

mcgruff10

i've shot a browning auto 5 since I was ten (i'm 38). Beautiful/reliable shotgun.

Stickman12

Mossberg 500 or Remington 870. both are rather inexpensive as compared to a Benelli shotgun but have a strong track record for being reliable. Also if you are looking for after market modifications, both have a lot of options

mickeyrat

dudeman said:

Empty Glass said:

You can't have a pro gun thread in AMT?



Shit, fire away

Nope.

Not true. What was objected to was using a thread titled "America's Gun Violence" to add enthusiast type postings.

Simple fact a Gun Enthusiast thread hasnt been attempted on AMT to my knowledge. So to say you cant is false.

Imo failing to see the distinction speaks volumes.

PJPOWER

^^^Stalker much?

chadwick

evsgjamm said:

Howdy folks.

I had an unfortunate experience yesterday while out whitetail hunting that left me sick to my stomach. Not because of what happened, but because of what DIDN'T happen. There existed potential for a major accident yesterday, but thankfully, nothing serious happened. We all claim to be experts in our handling of firearms and we hold ourselves in high esteem with how safe our track records are. This is a story on gun safety.

Yesterday I decided to park the truck on the road side and head out to a couple of small willow bluffs a couple hundred yards off the road to see if I could kick up some deer. I exited the vehicle, loaded up the gun (a Remington 30-06 model 700) and made my way to the bluff. As I approached it (keeping in mind the position of the truck, the wind, the horizon and generally taking inventory of my surroundings) two does jumped up and began running away from me. I decided not to shoot. No other deer ran out of that bluff. I headed a couple hundred yards further to the next willow bluff to see what would come of it. As I approached, three whitetail does jumped up and began running away - in the perfect direction to warrant a safe shot. This was the last day of the season, we hadn't seen any bucks worth shooting so I decided to take a healthy doe. I raised my rifle, took aim and (the next series of events took place in a matter of 10 or 15 seconds) squeezed the trigger....nothing happened. I felt a tiny click of the trigger, but not a full click like I should have felt. I lowered my rifle in disbelief and then BANG!! The gun went off. In a state of bewildered shock I stared at the gun, looked where the barrel was pointing (which was towards the deer in a clear view and away from any buildings or vehicles) and saw the deer hadn't been hit. Said a few words, ejected the shell and closed the bolt to load another bullet into the chamber and BANG!!! Gun immediately went off as soon as I closed the bolt. This time the muzzle was pointed in front of me and the bullet hit the dirt 4 feet away from me. Said a few more words, ejected the spent shell and accepted that this hunt was over and done with right then and there. I was not going to put one more bullet into that chamber as the gun was most certainly compromised.

The gun is going to be sent in for repairs.

I want this story to be shared amongst your fellow hunting friends / target shooting friends. It stresses one of the golden rules we all learned in our firearms safety courses. ALWAYS always always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Guns can and do go off at times which the operator doesn't want them to. Had I carelessly swung the barrel in the direction of the truck (for whatever reason) and that bullet had fired off, the story could've been a tragic one as my Dad was in the truck watching this all go down. He didn't know about the misfires - he was wondering how I missed the deer because I was so close to them when they jumped up! He was smiling as I approached the truck and I was not. I told him what had happened and he went into a state of disbelief, embarrassment, shock and anger (at the gun of course.) We take great care of our guns. We clean and inspect them regularly. This gun is in immaculate condition, but like anything mechanical, problems can arise.

Moral of the story: be slow.... be cautious..... be aware. You are responsible for your own safety.

Thanks for reading.

ps - There is a well-known recall on this gun, of which Remington is only awarding free service to those that live in the U.S.A. - sooooo, because I live in Canada, I'm out of luck. No worries; I'll do it the Canadian way; I'll do it myself with the good people I know in the gunsmith industry.

yeah yikes.
had something similar happen many years ago
it was a very cold day & i am sure having my shotgun frozen solid was the reason it went off with the safety ON while ejecting the shells. safety, safety, & all kinds of extra safety

best be bright eyed & bushy tailed out there. probably 90some% of all hunters & target shooters are folks i would never be around when they're using guns. i don't trust just everybody. one's muzzle best be eating dirt or sky & not where i am at

thanks for sharing your story

mcgruff10

Put a coat of blo on my mauser and a coat of tung oil on my garands. Man I love those smells! Brings me right back to my childhood.

mickeyrat

PJPOWER said:

^^^Stalker much?

Excuse me?

I started reading through the thread. Came upon inaccurate or misrepresented info. Gave the correction.

Just how is that stalking? Hmm? On an open forum? That I pay to post in as part of membership here?

Are you saying I'm not allowed here? Hmm?

dudeman

mickeyrat said:

dudeman said:

Empty Glass said:

You can't have a pro gun thread in AMT?



Shit, fire away

Nope.

Not true. What was objected to was using a thread titled "America's Gun Violence" to add enthusiast type postings.

Simple fact a Gun Enthusiast thread hasnt been attempted on AMT to my knowledge. So to say you cant is false.

Imo failing to see the distinction speaks volumes.

I do see the distinction. This isn't a thread about current events or politics so it is here in AET. (I'm pretty sure I addressed this on the first page of this thread if you care to go back and read it.)

Also, you are certainly free and welcome to contribute to this discussion. It's about guns and shooting sports enthusiasts.

Somehow I get the feeling that you just posted here to start shit. That's alright too. I won't judge you.

dudeman

Stickman12 said:

Mossberg 500 or Remington 870. both are rather inexpensive as compared to a Benelli shotgun but have a strong track record for being reliable. Also if you are looking for after market modifications, both have a lot of options

I used to have a Remington 870 but I got rid of it and bought a Benelli pump. I'm having some issues with it so it's having warranty work done on it now. If Benelli can fix it, I'll keep it around because it can handle 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" shells and it has a really smooth action.

I'm thinking about getting a semi-auto as well. In doing research I'm finding pros and cons for just about everything out there.

dimitrispearljam

i dont have one and i dont need one
at work,when i have shift I am obliged to have it,i carry a Heckler & Koch P7.

dudeman

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

mickeyrat

dudeman said:

mickeyrat said:

dudeman said:

Empty Glass said:

You can't have a pro gun thread in AMT?



Shit, fire away

Nope.

Not true. What was objected to was using a thread titled "America's Gun Violence" to add enthusiast type postings.

Simple fact a Gun Enthusiast thread hasnt been attempted on AMT to my knowledge. So to say you cant is false.

Imo failing to see the distinction speaks volumes.

I do see the distinction. This isn't a thread about current events or politics so it is here in AET. (I'm pretty sure I addressed this on the first page of this thread if you care to go back and read it.)

Also, you are certainly free and welcome to contribute to this discussion. It's about guns and shooting sports enthusiasts.

Somehow I get the feeling that you just posted here to start shit. That's alright too. I won't judge you.

Get whatever feeling you like. Free country and all that. You should also note I have addressed 2 specific things and have made no derogatory remarks about subject or the individuals posting in it.

Its a good thing you started this. By your opening , you would show you agree the side convo wasnt appropriate in that particular thread on AMT. I believe I was respectful over there in voicing my objection of where it was being had not that it was being had.

Have fun. And a good holiday season. All of you posting here.

dimitrispearljam

dudeman said:

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

the exact model is EP7.. its variant
produced only for the Greek Airforce

dudeman

mickeyrat said:

dudeman said:

Empty Glass said:

You can't have a pro gun thread in AMT?



Shit, fire away

Nope.

Not true. What was objected to was using a thread titled "America's Gun Violence" to add enthusiast type postings.

Simple fact a Gun Enthusiast thread hasnt been attempted on AMT to my knowledge. So to say you cant is false.

Imo failing to see the distinction speaks volumes.

See, this sounds like a way of calling someone an idiot without actually calling someone an idiot.

I understand that people were upset in the AGV thread by the "enthusiast postings" and rather than deal with people bitching about it there, I made a thread here. I figured no one would be too butt hurt if it was on AET.

PJPOWER

dimitrispearljam said:

dudeman said:

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

the exact model is EP7.. its variant
produced only for the Greek Airforce

So what role do you have with the Greek Air Force?

PJPOWER

I heard on the news that there has been a crazy run on CHLs and gun sales are skyrocketing again...becoming a Christmas tradition, lol

HesCalledDyer

Just recently acquired my first gun. It was my grandfather's old New Haven 12ga shotgun. It's basically a Mossberg 500. Has some cool etchings on the receiver, deer on one side, turkey on the other. Just took it apart and cleaned it up a couple weekends ago but have yet to take it out shooting.

I would like to get my hands on an old WWII German Luger or Japanese Nambu but that's a pipe dream. I just like the style of them. I guess the closest thing would be a Ruger MKIII in style.

dimitrispearljam

PJPOWER said:

dimitrispearljam said:

dudeman said:

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

the exact model is EP7.. its variant
produced only for the Greek Airforce

So what role do you have with the Greek Air Force?

im an Inspector of Corrosion Control at F-16 Aircraft..im in technical team..i work on the Aircrafts
but are days and specific shifts,which i do different things and then i carry gun

PJPOWER

dimitrispearljam said:

PJPOWER said:

dimitrispearljam said:

dudeman said:

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

the exact model is EP7.. its variant
produced only for the Greek Airforce

So what role do you have with the Greek Air Force?

im an Inspector of Corrosion Control at F-16 Aircraft..im in technical team..i work on the Aircrafts
but are days and specific shifts,which i do different things and then i carry gun

Right on, I am a little bit of a aircraft geek, would be badass to be around F-16s all day

mcgruff10

dimitrispearljam said:

PJPOWER said:

dimitrispearljam said:

dudeman said:

H&K P7? Is that the one with the squeeze-cocker?

the exact model is EP7.. its variant
produced only for the Greek Airforce

So what role do you have with the Greek Air Force?

im an Inspector of Corrosion Control at F-16 Aircraft..im in technical team..i work on the Aircrafts
but are days and specific shifts,which i do different things and then i carry gun

You did promise me a ride in a f-16 when I visit Greece.