Trigger Mike Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just read a news article on fox news where a 15 year old girl was trained to shoot by her late father . Her mom was being attacked by a 46 year old boyfriend and she got the colt 45 saa and used it. This took place in north Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It is still not a good carry weapon. As we have said. It's better than a pointed stick. Good for her. Got a link to the story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 If it's all ya got.......... Far from the best choice. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Masterson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 A Colt 45 is an excellent home defense gun! 1. Anyone can shoot it. Pull back the hammer. 2. Anyone can make safe. Just open the cylinder. (Can't count the number of woman I encountered who couldn't unload or make safe a pistol). 3. It will take down anyone. 4. It will not kill your neighbor with the same shot... IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, Blast Masterson said: A Colt 45 is an excellent home defense gun! 1. Anyone can shoot it. Pull back the hammer. 2. Anyone can make safe. Just open the cylinder. (Can't count the number of woman I encountered who couldn't unload or make safe a pistol). 3. It will take down anyone. 4. It will not kill your neighbor with the same shot... IMHO We are discussing the SA type revolver, not the caliber. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 How do you open the cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Masterson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 1:49 PM, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: We are discussing the SA type revolver, not the caliber. OLG OK so go with " 1. & 2. What do you recommend to be better, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Masterson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 2:06 PM, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: How do you open the cylinder? Yea, I know... My Bad. All SA's are different. Some you just open the loading gate. Have you experienced many inexperienced gun owners try to make a gun safe? It's scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Blast Masterson said: OK so go with " 1. & 2. What do you recommend to be better, and why? I'm still here because of my 1911. It's pretty much what I carry every day. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I swear, any time you hear the term "mom's boyfriend" it's bad news. Respect to the young lady for doing what was necessary, but I'm sorry she has to carry that memory for the rest of her life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.R. Undertaker Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 If it’s all you’ve got, know how to use it and apparently she did! That being said I’m not headed to town with a Vaquero on my hip anytime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Sparky Nelson said: I swear, any time you hear the term "mom's boyfriend" it's bad news. Respect to the young lady for doing what was necessary, but I'm sorry she has to carry that memory for the rest of her life. If she had done nut'n-That would have been even worst. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: If she had done nut'n-That would have been even worst. OLG I suspect she recognized exactly that and acted accordingly. Although perhaps not something easy to live with, protecting a parent or child I would think would make it all the more bearable as opposed to haunting one their entire life for the life ending decision they made. She didn't have a choice. I hope she can rest easy in the knowledge she did what she had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Is this it? https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2018/08/17/a-father-taught-his-little-girl-to-shoot-before-he-died-that-training-just-saved-her-mothers-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, Dantankerous said: I suspect she recognized exactly that and acted accordingly. Although perhaps not something easy to live with, protecting a parent or child I would think would make it all the more bearable as opposed to haunting one their entire life for the life ending decision they made. She didn't have a choice. I hope she can rest easy in the knowledge she did what she had to. As a survivor of 2 gunfights. I say this-it was the other person that made that choice, that forces one to fire. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: As a survivor of 2 gunfights. I say this-it was the other person that made that choice, that forces one to fire. OLG Point well taken. And point exactly correct. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 PLUS ONE to OLG. The "others" are normally the ones to make that decision. PS: I forgot to include "I, having survived several gunfights myself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Blast Masterson said: Have you experienced many inexperienced gun owners try to make a gun safe? It's scary! Yeah, on "Cops". Some of those guys act like they've never held a gun before. Sometimes I find myself yelling at the T.V. "Push the magazine release first, dummy!" 5 hours ago, Sparky Nelson said: I swear, any time you hear the term "mom's boyfriend" it's bad news. I disagree. I used to be "Mom's boyfriend". I was also, "The girls' stepfather!" Twenty two years later, we're all still together. But I get your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: Yeah, on "Cops". Some of those guys act like they've never held a gun before. Sometimes I find myself yelling at the T.V. "Push the magazine release first, dummy!" I disagree. I used to be "Mom's boyfriend". I was also, "The girls' stepfather!" Twenty two years later, we're all still together. But I get your point. Same here. Those two grown up kids look at me as their father, the real one rarely has anything to do with them. The two grandkids call me Papa they call the other guy by his real name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I don’t think anyone here falls into the category of the “Mom’s boyfriend” dirtbags in situations like the one reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I don’t think anyone here falls into the category of the “Mom’s boyfriend” dirtbags in situations like the one reported. She’s wanted to shoot me a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 There have been numerous stories of homeowners shooting or driving off intruders here in Seattle the past couple of years (for such a liberal Hellhole a lot of people here seem to own guns), and in nearly every instance the firearm used was either a .22 rifle or pistol. In none of these cases did the homeowner shoot the perp then end up being killed anyway, contrary to all the stories of gloom and doom among gun enthusiasts about the lowly .22 Long Rifle. The fact of the matter is that nobody who isn't otherwise stoned out his mind wants to be shot, and if you simply have a gun and the willingness to use it you're a lot better off than somebody who merely buys a hi-cap 9mm pistol then later proves afraid to confront the aggressor. With a SAA you may be at a firepower disadvantage, but you are not outgunned unless you're up against a carload of AK-wielding Mexican drug cartel members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 15 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: I disagree. I used to be "Mom's boyfriend". I was also, "The girls' stepfather!" Twenty two years later, we're all still together. But I get your point. I'm a "Mom's boyfriend" too, but I've never been identified as such on the evening news. And I aim to keep it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I have had a few experiences where I used a gun in my home, or just outside, to deal with ne-er-do-wells. Never fired a shot because they saw the gun and that was all that was needed. Of course they did see the face of a guy that wasn't foolin' around so they kind of figured I was serious. In 4 of those instances I was using a "single action". 1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm told the mafia uses a 22 due to sound so it must do the job Wyatt earp used a SAA effectively. A guy near me used a sumari sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Not sure I would use a Colt SAA for self defense gun unless absolutely necessary. I would not want it being confiscated and locked in a property or evidence locker until a trial. Now a Ruger on the other hand, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 12:58 PM, Trigger Mike said: I'm told the mafia uses a 22 due to sound so it must do the job Wyatt earp used a SAA effectively. A guy near me used a sumari sword. The wise guys use a 22 or 25 and gently but firmly press it to the back of your head or neck. Muffles the sound pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 2:44 PM, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: In 4 of those instances I was using a "single action". 1911 You have to admit, staring at the noisy end of a .45 is intimidating. I don't imagine most people in that position are much interested in what kind of action is behind it, just what's likely to come out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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