tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post8754114260323824050..comments2023-08-20T09:52:47.455-04:00Comments on The Monday Update: 157th PostNick-doghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482416085611572221noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-52585425819543706012009-12-11T10:25:34.237-05:002009-12-11T10:25:34.237-05:00That will be a good day.
--Nick-DogThat will be a good day.<br /><br />--Nick-DogNick-doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482416085611572221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-28430032205979007092009-12-10T20:49:19.749-05:002009-12-10T20:49:19.749-05:00If Clare doesn't like to work the slide on you...If Clare doesn't like to work the slide on your Glock my best advice is a G34. The longer slide would be easier for her to work, and obviously the longer sight radius would make it easier for her to get hits. If it is the trigger pull or the size of the grip I don't know what to tell you except to take her to a range that does rentals. That is my plan for the day when Annie tells me she wants her own gun.Martin Schaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141636305952858816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-46290932808887241682009-12-08T21:55:06.445-05:002009-12-08T21:55:06.445-05:00Ok, so I went to Gander Mountain this evening afte...Ok, so I went to Gander Mountain this evening after Church to compare the 870 to the 500. All things being equal in terms of options, the black 500 I picked up felt better on my shoulder than the 870. <br /><br />Now, if only I could shoot both side by side, that would be something. As of the present moment, though, I am now leaning towards a tactical 500 with which to pair the Maverick.<br /><br />Thanks for the advice. I look for any reason to go to (overpriced) Gander to walk among the guns and dream I am in Cabela's.<br /><br />--Nick-Dog<br /><br />--Nick-DogNick-doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482416085611572221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-6780194639472842922009-12-07T13:51:38.183-05:002009-12-07T13:51:38.183-05:00ETA: I think once I cocked the gun for her, my wif...ETA: I think once I cocked the gun for her, my wife wouldn't dislike the G17 so much, but we will see.<br /><br />--Nick-DogNick-doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482416085611572221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-83376527440985362722009-12-07T12:42:26.000-05:002009-12-07T12:42:26.000-05:00I like your take. You are making me think more abo...I like your take. You are making me think more about the Mossy 500. Personally, I would feel totally confident in either gun. At this point, it's more about budget than anything.<br /><br />As far as handguns go, my wife hates the G17. Even after working the action and slicking it up, she does not feel comfortable with it. So I have been considering other options for a more female-friendly platform, or maybe some slipstream will do the trick. Any suggestions?<br /><br />After another G17, my next goal for glocks will be two 3rd Gen G31s in .357 Sig, as well as two conversion barrels in .40 cal. I would like to step it up in terms of caliber in an auto for EDC, and 357 Sig is my first choice, given capacity, weight, and stopping power.<br /><br />In addition, during the ammo shortage, .40 was the most commonly available handgun caliber available by me. Hence my reasoning for picking up the conversion barrels.<br /><br />--Nick-DogNick-doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482416085611572221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7106494.post-62235826577246287892009-12-07T10:04:07.387-05:002009-12-07T10:04:07.387-05:00You are right on with your respect for the shotgun...You are right on with your respect for the shotgun, and with the Glocks in 9mm for you and the wife. I have been craving a 9mm lately since I could afford to shoot it, and Annie could shoot it more comfortably than a 2.5# hand cannon. Have you considered a Mossberg 500 rather than another 88? Same or at least virtually indistinguishable manual of arms, but a step up in quality in terms of parts, finish and robust design. Not that there's anything wrong with the Maverick. I would buy one if I found the right deal, but for not much more money a 500 would be that much more reliable if SHTF. I know you really like the 870 platform, but the 500 passed the military torture test where the 870 did not. That action will *never* quit working, and that's what I want to know when I am up in the middle of the night investigating the sound of breaking glass.Martin Schaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141636305952858816noreply@blogger.com