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Joined: Jun 2007
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jun 2007
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I love 22's, but I'd take a 38 over a 22 for a "trail gun".
That said, I agree on buying two guns!
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2010
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If you're anything like me, about 98-99% of your shooting is plinking. Here are a couple of alternatives for your consideration. One is a J-Frame 38 S&W. The other is a J-Frame 32 Mag. If you have access to someone that casts bullets, either are outstanding plinkers and can be reloaded cheaply. What's cool about the 32 Mag is it will shoot, 32 S&W (pictured), 32 S&W Long, or 32 Mag. The shorts are on par with or even quieter than a 22LR. The 38 S&W is about equal to the noise generated by a 22 LR. Even hollow point, gas-checked, cast bullets are available and can be loaded to formidable velocities. DMc
Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?
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Joined: Oct 2004
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Oct 2004
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If you like the 617 then get one; you won't regret it. I've had mine for just over a decade and from the minute I bought it, on up to today it has been my absolute favorite handgun. I absolutely love DA shooting with it, and switching to single action, it's accuracy is sufficient that I've made 35 yard shots on squirrel. It's heavy but no more so than a full sized 1911 so hush choose your leather well (which you ought to do anyhow) and you'll absolutely love it.
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Joined: Nov 2002
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2002
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This. A M63 I bought just as they came out in '78 or so. I was a pup that made a great decision and we have slayed a pile of little critters together.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2001
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The 22 LR stinger is lethal way beyond its diminutive size. Not all guns shoot them well. However if the gun and this bullet match up well it's an extraordinary combination
www.huntingadventures.netAre you living your life, or just paying bills until you die? When you hit the pearly gates I want to be there just to see the massive pile of dead 5hit at your feet. ( John Peyton)
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Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2013
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Those model 60 pro series are sweeeet ,I'm looking to add one to my collection
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2001
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Find a S&W Model 53 .22 Jet with an extra .22 mag cylinder or inserts
Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2002
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I have the light weight S&W 8-shooter trail gun. It is fantastic. And with CTC Laser Grip sight it is good in limited light situation.
Norm - NRA Member Since 1966
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