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Maengelito · 03-21-2008, 01:20 PM

so srsly, whens the next MM shoot shit up event?

**JustinG** · 03-21-2008, 01:21 PM

CaptainHenreh Wrote:I've shot skeet and trap with both my 12 Gauge Auto and my 20Ga browning pump, and while I haven't shot enough with both, I kind of prefer the 20. If the 20 were auto, I'd probably clean and put away my 12 for shooting clays.

agreed, auto over pump for shooting clays, and 12 over 20.

**JustinG** · 03-21-2008, 01:21 PM

Maengelito Wrote:so srsly, whens the next MM shoot shit up event?

When i can afford to buy ammo.

BLINGMW · 03-21-2008, 01:33 PM

CaptainHenreh Wrote:Birdshot is for birds.
You defend your family with birdshot unless your home is being invaded by Birdmen from the Ninth Dimension.

I guess I don't get your stance. Buckshot is too dangerous if you have kids and neighbors, and birdshot isn't dangerous enough? I guess a shotgun is useless then for most situations? And a handgun isn't any better either, same thing there. A 22 is too small, not enough "stopping power" AND it goes through walls, and you get something with "enough" stopping power, and now you kill your neighbor too. So, don't bother buying a gun for home defense?

I mean, we get it, all guns are dangerous! Practice a lot! But if you just focus on the negatives of each, then none of them are any good for anything. When the reality is, any of them will serve the purpose of home defense if handled correctly. You just have to pick what best meets your needs and understand the limitations.

Maengelito Wrote:so srsly, whens the next MM shoot shit up event?

I dunno, but I'm in! :mrgreen: (and if anyone wants to test the "stopping power" of my handgun loaded with #4 birdshot, be my guest)

**Jeff** · 03-21-2008, 01:47 PM

My shotgun is just a little too short to be used for skeet. Home protection and skeet shooting really require different types of guns. I use mine for both, because it is a bit longer them most tactical guns. (20in barrel) I am pretty good with it, but my 20ga is better for skeet. Yes you can shoot it with the stock folded....a friend of mine did with my gun...but he was aiming as if the stock was out. Needles to say it almost knocked his teeth out and blood was all over. Let me see on the price. I need to look up what I paid and look at what they are going for these days. It is water resistant, the marinekote mossys are always more loot.

CaptainHenreh · 03-21-2008, 01:47 PM

BLINGMW Wrote:I guess I don't get your stance. Buckshot is too dangerous if you have kids and neighbors, and birdshot isn't dangerous enough? I guess a shotgun is useless then for most situations?

Channing, what I was trying to get at, and did a terrible job of doing so, was this myth that buckshot for some reason doesn't go through walls, so a shotgun is the 'perfect' home defense weapon. People spew this line all the time and it's totally false. This is along the same lines as you "don't have to aim" a shotgun. You sure as hell do have to aim, and it sure as hell will go through a wall too. And the reason I said kids, is for what I said above. If a bad guy has your kid, you're not going to fire a shotgun, for fear of hitting your kid.

Obviously nothing is perfect and obviously all guns can kill you. The best solution would be a dog that shoot bees.

But barring that, a shotgun would be fine if you don't think a "hostage" situation is likely and if you think it is then a non-magnum handgun with *expanding* bullets.

Does my stance make sense now?

**Mike** · 03-21-2008, 01:49 PM

so you're saying he should get one of these?

CaptainHenreh · 03-21-2008, 01:50 PM

Too many U's in that URL.

Oh, and mike...it's not funny on Fark, it's not funny on Digg, and it's not funny here, either.

**Mike** · 03-21-2008, 01:51 PM

sorry, that was in my clipboard... i meant to post this:

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WRXtranceformed · 03-21-2008, 02:00 PM

Yeah there are no kids in the household, I don't have any roommates right now, and I could give a shit about the safety of the person on the receiving end of the shells. The 12 gauge Remington that Justin and my friend recommended seems to be a pretty standard, very reliable and good all around gun for what I'm looking for. I mean honestly, I've shot skeet maybe once in my entire life but I had a blast doing it and would like the option to be able to do it with a gun I bought.

WRXtranceformed · 03-21-2008, 02:02 PM

And thanks a lot for the suggestions guys, I'm not being facetious. If you have any other recommendations put em up. Also Chris, let me know when you're heading to that thing...it might give me an excuse to come up. I'm likely going to try to pick up a gun in VA because it's surprisingly a little harder and more involved to do it here in NC. I could swing up and we could do that together.

BLINGMW · 03-21-2008, 02:08 PM

CaptainHenreh Wrote:The best solution would be a dog that shoot bees.

:lol: agreed!

CaptainHenreh Wrote:Does my stance make sense now?

yeah man, I didn't realize you were refuting more of the "stipud" things people might say about the "perfectness" of a shotgun. Game on!

FWIW, side note -- I'm not shooting at anyone if they have a "hostage". I'm going to be realistic and say I'll likely never train myself enough to try that.

Apoc · 03-21-2008, 03:35 PM

WRXtranceformed Wrote:Also Chris, let me know when you're heading to that thing...

Apoc Wrote:Lee, if you're interested I'm probably going to take a 'Basic Shotgun' course May 17th in Centreville.

:wink:

.RJ · 03-21-2008, 03:36 PM

Littering and...

WRXtranceformed · 03-21-2008, 03:43 PM

Hah sorry Chris I've been a little distracted today Tongue

Manager told me to go home because nobody else is in the office... everyone is out playing golf :lol:

BLINGMW · 03-21-2008, 03:49 PM

WRXtranceformed Wrote:Hah sorry Chris I've been a little distracted today Manager told me to go home because nobody else is in the office... everyone is out playing golf :lol:

no kidding, this place is deserted. And I ALMOST rode my bike today, and ALMOST got to cut out early to go riding with my friends. Cry

**Mike** · 03-21-2008, 04:02 PM

i rode my bike today! tit bit nipply since i only have a mesh jacket. first time i has been ridden more than around the block in a year and a half! need to clean that air/fuel system badly...

Apoc · 03-21-2008, 04:10 PM

Mike Wrote:first time i has been ridden more than around the block in a year and a half!

Your sex life sucks!

**Jeff** · 03-21-2008, 05:27 PM

oh, btw. I agree with you Justin (GASP!) 20ga>12ga for skeet. I love my remmy 20ga auto for skeet.

drivesideways46 · 03-21-2008, 05:31 PM

WRXtranceformed Wrote:And thanks a lot for the suggestions guys, I'm not being facetious. If you have any other recommendations put em up. Also Chris, let me know when you're heading to that thing...it might give me an excuse to come up. I'm likely going to try to pick up a gun in VA because it's surprisingly a little harder and more involved to do it here in NC. I could swing up and we could do that together.

If you are seriously interested in a Remington, I've got an 870 I've been looking to sell.

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