Prospering business

[colonelbuckrobely]

As some of you know last Friday I set up at the Crosslake flea market to sell hostas. The fellow next to me had literally hundreds of knives, many antique, as well as ammo. We began chatting and he said that he normally sets up at gun and ammo shows and business is booming there since Obambi was elected. This is probably the only industry that the dillrod in chief has stimulated. Are any of you surprised? His potential assault on the Second Amendment is sure generating sales. I say good.

[colonelbuckrobely]

The more I think about this the more I believe a letter to the opinion page sharing what this vendor told me might be in order. What do you think? What should the title be? Maybe one of you will have something catchy.

[hasset]

The thing that bothers me is that if you tell someone that gun sales are booming, someone from the left may figure out how to stop it. I vote in favor of not writing to the editor about this. At least wait until I can buy my guns.

[nobama]

Yep,,low-profile,,thats what I'm thinking also. It just gives the left-loonies more ammo to shut someone down. And 'ammo' is where its all at,,,soon it will probably cost $50 for a box of shells,where available. There are so many supplies needed for survival besides guns'n ammo if this country fails. Food,medical,water,,etc,etc,etc. Last week I read a list of 100 essentials to have on hand. Its scary to think about how un-prepared a person really is.

[hasset]

The Mormons have a good site somewhere with a list of "how tos" in case we need to be self sufficient. I think it is a good idea to stock pile, especially if the things you want are what will be over taxed later on.

[mndapa1]

Try buying more than a few boxes of ammo and see what happens.

I have 2 military assault style weapons that are expensive to shoot. Yes this Chaplain is an armed Patriot.

But when you go into Fleet Farm and buy all their 7.62 shells when they are on sale, you get some weird looks.

[colonelbuckrobely]

I have to confess, this is Barry Soetoro's only stimulus success and it didn't cost the government a dime, just his big mouth and socialist ways.

blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/04/gun_sales_up_amid_fears_of_gun.html

Sorry that this isn't more current. Maybe one of you will have more up to date information.

[cubbieblue]

More gun sales equal less trust in government. That is pretty simple for some of us to understand.

Two organizations we all need to join are the Heritage foundation and the NRA.

[piperdown]

Back years ago there was a lot of berdan primed surplus, the best from W. Germany, but the portugese wasn't too bad. The german shoots sub .75 minute in my 10t. All NATO MG standard, a little hot for commercial rifles though.

used to get it landed at $1250./20,000. I hated schlepping 20 wood cases across the country, but at today's $$ it looks better all the time.

Used to get .50 surplus at .90/rd, now it's 4.25 for just ball! Used to be my favourite rifle, well, still is, but doesn't get out as much as it should at 55$/magazine... and primers have been completely impossible to find recently.

[hasset]

I need gun-expert advice. What do you think of the Henry Rifle? My husband wants one. He doesn't need anything fancy. I need a hand gun. We are not tough types although we talk big. We just want to have the satisfaction that WE HAVE GUNS AND ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE THEM. I think it would be fun to go target practice at some safe place. I haven't done any investigations on this topic but I will. I know nothing about guns so I will be starting from the very beginning.

[mndapa1]

If you are a collector...the Henry is a good gun. But if you are just looking for a versitle self defense...Remmington, Springfield, Mossburg, and Marlin all make reasonably priced rifles.

I am partial to Remmington and Marlin. I do have a colt .223 which is the most accurate gun I own.

As for pistols. Stay with something small. 9mm is a good pistol cal. Cheap to buy and shoot. I recommend Ruger or Smith and Wesson, as they are durable, well built, and dependable.

I do recommend semi auto, as revolvers are not as reliable and harder to use in self defense situations. I got my wife a .40 cal Smith and Wesson. You just pop in the clip and chamber and it is loaded ready to fire. No mechanical safety, but has a built in grip safety that makes you have to be gripping the gun properly to fire. Has the take down of a .45 and the accuracy of a 9mm.

For beginners I recommend the 9mm just because the gun does not kick, is not real loud, and is comfortable in the hand.

As for your husband buying a Henry, if that is what he likes, I highly reccomend them. They are definitely showpieces and will last for years. They are however...EXPENSIVE and hard to clean after firing and keeping the silver plating (or stainless) and gold finish untarnished is a job all in itself. Make good conversation pieces.


www.henryrepeating.com/rifles.cfm

Again, if looking for something for self defense, I recommend a Defender...12 guage. Easily concealable, chambers 8 rounds, only has an 18in barrel and shoots buck shot like its going out of style and easy to clean and maintain. Winchester, Remminton, and a variety of others make this gun. Custom stock, magazines, etc... available cheap. Mine has a pistol grip, dual rib vents, and a glow in the dark peep sight.


Here is a link to this gun: www.gun-tests.com/issues/17_9/features/5275-1.html

[colonelbuckrobely]

Wonderful information, mndapa1, and most comprehensive. You have started me thinking again about a purchase. Thanks.

[piperdown]

Henry's are nice rifles, but not the most practical items in the world. The brass receivers are not all that strong, and any time you have a variable pressure on the barrel the accuracy is going to suffer. They are 3 moa rifles in all reality. It can be frustrating to a newer shooter when a rifle shoots 3+ inches no matter how hard they try. On the other hand, a lever gun is perfect for dense woods hunting. The choice really depends on use.

If it were me, and I were looking for a first-time non-hunting arm, the choice is simple, it must be 5,56 or 7,62x51 if I wanted it as a hunter.

Lowest dollar end, and not hunting, I would consider a mini-14.

For about the same price as a henry goldenboy there is the AR-10A2 carbine (personally my favorite boonie-gun, but it MUST have a real stock, that sliding junk is horrible). They are extreme ends of the spectrum, one a great fireplace hanger, one great for shooting-up the fireplace! (not literally, but you get the meaning) 5-rd mag and it's a fine hunter. Some people don't like the look of battle rifles, it's a matter of taste. I look for obummer to slap a ban on SA military-style arms, and magazines once his popularity falls to a point he doesn't need the political clout to pass any of his big socialist/progressive agenda. prices double/triple over night. Remember the import ban under bush-1? Even cheesy rifles went from 550 to 3000$ overnight.

You won't go wrong with a Henry, good rifle... but then I like any rifle, and it seems I always wish I had a different one it's a horrible circle to get stuck in! I am not a shotgun person, crude farmer-guns. Great if you need a tent-post though.

Just don't think of taking on granny!

[colonelbuckrobely]

Shoot him in the toodles? I absolutely love this one, piperdown. Granny is more bitter than I am. I actually can't stop laughing. Thanks so much for posting this.

Go granny go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hasset]

Piperdown and Mndapa1, thank you for the very good advice. I enjoyed the videos too! I hope I won't look like Granny when I go to the target practice place. I think this is going to be a good project to lift my spirit! I can't thank you enough. I know I will get the hand gun you recommended and I am going to talk my husband into getting something practical. He collects Lincoln items and I think he had visions of a good Lincoln type gun to hang on the wall. He wouldn't want to take a collectible one to a target practice place. Thanks again, Hasset