Guns & Gun Related Stuff

[Thomasg]

I was caring my 45 S.W. Revolver for self defense bit is heavy to tote around .we don’t have much crime in my area so I keep it in the gun safe at my bothers house now days .when we go to the city the wife’s .380 goes along .I have been thinking about getting this gun to pair with it as we do have a lot of copperheads and rattles in my area and it could come in just as handy as a garden hoe or Rock .IMG_3941.png

That is a really good price on that model Bond Derringer

I passed on a used one for 200 $ a couple months ago . The truth about the gun is they are flat out thumb breakers .I had I friend that bought one and the recoil cause him a close to broken nose . They have a low resale value in my neck of the woods for those reasons .I have shot the .45 /410. and it’s not what I would call made for recreational type shooting .

[Railsplitter]

I considered a Bond Arms Derringer myself. I wanted the Texas Defefender but I changed my mind after watching a video of a guy standing about 3 feet from two 20 ounce bottles of water and he couldn’t hit either one of them.

He was obviously a bad shot but I’m not exactly a professional marksman myself. Those Derringers appear to be “get off of me” type guns and not well suited for any range beyond about 5 yards.

I bought a .38 Special revolver instead and I have no regrets.

[Thomasg]

If we have any old guns it would this Long Tom. My wife says it was either her Grandpa's or her Great Grandpa's gun. We really have no idea of its age.

What I call a true Long Tom “original “ has only the long Tom marking with no brand name or model # . Made buy Cresent Tool company (1908-1916 ) .offered in 12 and 16 gauge .the price back then was 5.70 for the 36 inch barrel length and 6.20 for the 40 inch . I would like to have one on display on the wall but they are hard to come by being they have been passed down from generations as family hair looms and seldom offered up for sale .

[Railsplitter]

What I call a true Long Tom “original “ has only the long Tom marking with no brand name or model # . Made buy Cresent Tool company (1908-1916 ) .offered in 12 and 16 gauge .the price back then was 5.70 for the 36 inch barrel length and 6.20 for the 40 inch . I would like to have one on display on the wall but they are hard to come by being they have been passed down from generations as family hair looms and seldom offered up for sale .

Thank you for that information.

[Thomasg]

What I call a true Long Tom “original “ has only the long Tom marking with no brand name or model # . Made buy Cresent Tool company (1908-1916 ) .offered in 12 and 16 gauge .the price back then was 5.70 for the 36 inch barrel length and 6.20 for the 40 inch . I would like to have one on display on the wall but they are hard to come by being they have been passed down from generations as family hair looms and seldom offered up for sale .

Thank you for that information.

Most of the information was already covered by BOJI .I just inserted a small add on that I found interesting .

[Boji]

The Derringer was the original Belly Gun, when the poker game went sideways you put the muzzle in the cheater’s belly and pulled the trigger. At least that’s the story behind them. The are not for the casual gun owner/shooter.
From what I’ve heard from Derringer fans is that the original Derringer brand are much better and not the thumb wackers like the Bond brand. But they are about twice expensive.
My husband had one of them and could shoot it OK but he never met a gun he couldn’t.
If you’re jonsing for a smallish 410/45LC check out the Taurus Public Defender. It is the short barrel Judge. I’ve sold quite a few of them and the feedback has been positive.

[Rockingkj]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31

[Steve Warden]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31IMG_7174.jpeg

Sa-weeeet!!!

[Rockingkj]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31IMG_7174.jpeg

Sa-weeeet!!!

Thanks. I have fallen for Black powder in a big way. Kinda think those cartridge guns are just a fad. Heck just look at how hard it is to get ammo for em. That’s gotta be proof. lol.

[doglegg]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31IMG_7174.jpeg

You have a nice family.

[Steve Warden]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31IMG_7174.jpeg

Sa-weeeet!!!

Thanks. I have fallen for Black powder in a big way. Kinda think those cartridge guns are just a fad. Heck just look at how hard it is to get ammo for em. That’s gotta be proof. lol.

I'd love to get into black powder, but NJ laws are a real hassle. Besides, even trying to find time to get to the range is a bit of a hassle. If I do get the time and money to line up, I'll get the Uberti 1851 replica.

[Rockingkj]

Sa-weeeet!!!

Thanks. I have fallen for Black powder in a big way. Kinda think those cartridge guns are just a fad. Heck just look at how hard it is to get ammo for em. That’s gotta be proof. lol.

I'd love to get into black powder, but NJ laws are a real hassle. Besides, even trying to find time to get to the range is a bit of a hassle. If I do get the time and money to line up, I'll get the Uberti 1851 replica.

That would be a great one to own and shoot. I probably don’t appreciate enough living in a free state without unreasonable and unnecessary laws. I like my BP revolvers but tend to shoot my single shots more. They are faster and easier to clean.

[ken98k]

Could not resist a family photo of the three bears .44 .36 and .31IMG_7174.jpeg

[beatsthestockmarket]

Great Trio!

Thanks for Posting

So not embracing the Rollin White Patent?

Wise not to rush into new inventions.

[ken98k]

If we have any old guns it would this Long Tom. My wife says it was either her Grandpa's or her Great Grandpa's gun. We really have no idea of its age.

I used to have a Stevens 12 gauge that was identical to that "Long Tom."

[Railsplitter]

If we have any old guns it would this Long Tom. My wife says it was either her Grandpa's or her Great Grandpa's gun. We really have no idea of its age.

I used to have a Stevens 12 gauge that was identical to that "Long Tom."

[Steve Warden]

Saw this about Maine's Kittery Trading Post.
I stop in every time I'm up that way.
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A major outdoor retailer and gun shop in southern Maine has announced its decision to cease firearm sales in the state due to a new law mandating a 72-hour waiting period for gun transactions starting this summer.

Kittery Trading Post revealed that it intends to relocate its firearms operations to New Hampshire, where it presently operates a modest gun exchange facility. The Maine store is situated approximately 2 miles away from the New Hampshire border.

This move by the store comes in the wake of Governor Janet Mills’ recent declaration that she will permit the legislation to pass into law without endorsing it.

[doglegg]

Saw this about Maine's Kittery Trading Post.
I stop in every time I'm up that way.
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A major outdoor retailer and gun shop in southern Maine has announced its decision to cease firearm sales in the state due to a new law mandating a 72-hour waiting period for gun transactions starting this summer.

Kittery Trading Post revealed that it intends to relocate its firearms operations to New Hampshire, where it presently operates a modest gun exchange facility. The Maine store is situated approximately 2 miles away from the New Hampshire border.

This move by the store comes in the wake of Governor Janet Mills’ recent declaration that she will permit the legislation to pass into law without endorsing it.

Sad.

[garddogg56]

If I were KTP I would move the whole operation to New Hampshire
Mills also asked crapellas to stop selling AR and AK's
L.L.Bean won't sell pistols or ammo for same.
For years now I only support local gun shops
Oh ya wallmarts and dicks sporting goods in Maine won't sell pistol ammo either
This is the new Maine!! We are being run over by mASSholes that have migrated here..No wonder Smith & Wesson moved away from mASS...
They have turned our state into the state they tucked there tails between there legs and ran from
RANT OVER

[steve99f]

It's a damn shame isn't it.

These elected officials all pledged to defend and protect the constitution. Traitors everyone of them.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I don't like MEAN tweets!!!! They hurt my feelings .... I COULDN'T vote* for someone that was mean on Twitter!!!

.... .... And in the end how has that all worked out.... ???

*Remember when you didn't need to talk to a loan officer in order to buy a lb. of powder or fill up your gas tank? I do .... I think it was around 2016-2020....

[garddogg56]

It's a damn shame isn't it.

These elected officials all pledged to defend and protect the constitution. Traitors everyone of them.

Yes it is Steve
VOTE 🗳 the only way to beat them liberals

[Thomasg]

I don't like MEAN tweets!!!! They hurt my feelings .... I COULDN'T vote* for someone that was mean on Twitter!!!

.... .... And in the end how has that all worked out.... ???

*Remember when you didn't need to talk to a loan officer in order to buy a lb. of powder or fill up your gas tank? I do .... I think it was around 2016-2020....

The new powder has a short shelf life . I think the last I bought lost its fizz the 2nd year .still got about 3 pounds I bout back in 1990 that loads and fires just fine .

[GSPTOPDOG]

The new powder has a short shelf life . I think the last I bought lost its fizz the 2nd year .still got about 3 pounds I bout back in 1990 that loads and fires just fine .

I have old powder, just like you say, from the 1990s and as you say it loads fine. I had no idea there might be a problem with the newer produced powders.....

[Thomasg]

If we have any old guns it would this Long Tom. My wife says it was either her Grandpa's or her Great Grandpa's gun. We really have no idea of its age.

I used to have a Stevens 12 gauge that was identical to that "Long Tom."