It seems we have a few pro 2nd members among us...

Glad to see we have some shooters and collectors of firearms among the members. If you have some pictures of your collection, how about posting a link here?

Here is a link to a few of mine. These are the ones that have that pesky 4473 albatross 'round their necks!

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?...0&a=8778763&f=0

100% Pro 2nd

My "collection" is the mandatory .22 (Old Mongomery Wards Job, that happens to be valued at a grand total of $35.00 but will drive nails at 100yards). A Mossberg 500 no frills standard, a M1917 U.S. Enfield Sporterized in 30,06 with a very nice peep site I refuse to replace with a scope, and a vintage 1945 Russian SKS.

[Barrett]

* My favorite "assault weapon" remains the 1943 Dauntless dive bomber that Dad and I restored and flew *(hence the e-mail nom de guerre.) *Curious thing about military airplanes, though: the mideast terrorists didn't have any bombers so they took four of our airliners and turned them into offensive weapons.
* Otherwise I'm partial to John M. Browning designs: pistols, MGs, and even lever-action rifles. *For long-distance ballistic commuting, the Steyr SSG is just awesome.
* Ironic to note that the greatest mass murder in US history didn't involve one shot fired. *But a single 5-shot revolver even with frangible ammo could've saved hundreds of lives among the thousands lost. *While sky marshals may be helpful, they're only a partial answer--there can't possibly be enough of 'em. *However, active and retired cops, military, and CCW holders offer a huge pool for hijacking prevention, if only the authorities would wise up.
* Don't hold your breath...

SBD-5,

Last I knew there were only 2 airworthy SBDs. Is yours one of these, or have you added a 3rd to airworthy status?

It's a shame that an aircraft that was such a key to victory in the Pacific has so little representation on the warbird circuit.

[mike_baram]

100% Pro 2nd

(Old Mongomery Wards Job, that happens to be valued at a grand total of $35.00 but will drive nails at 100yards). *

Well, that's one way of avoiding smashing your thumb.
I don't have a "collection" per se. My SO and I both have Ruger 9mm, and Kimber .45's. I just got her a S&W Model 60 (.357 magnum) with a 2" barrel for concealability.
Hopefully I'll pick up a working rifle in the near future....I'm thinking of a Moisin or a Mauser, unless I'm lucky and find a Springfield at a great price. The thought of having to pause between shots is intriguing.

Rex,

Yeah I am a diehard 2nd Amendment Absolutist. I won't go into all that is in my collection, but I have a couple of twin Colt .45 Auto M1991A1's that could've wreaked havoc on a terrorists body. Putting Sky Marshals on the plane is okay, but I think we should put Specwar types on there IMHO.

Regards,
Tom Paine

[Barrett]

Rex, our bird went to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico but I understand it's going to be traded to the USAF Museum because it's actually an A-24 while the Dayton folks have an SBD-3A (for army) so everybody will be happy. No longer being in the warbird community, I've sorta lost track but I think the number of flying and airworthy Dauntlesses is up around 5-6, plus those on static display. I know of two more under long-term restoration to airworthy status. Nearly 6,000 SBDs or A-24s were built 1940-44 so the survival rate is somewhat better than for many other WW II warbirds.

[Kirby]

HEY MIKE

At the gun shows (there's that word again) I've notice a lot of 8mm M48 Yugoslav Mausers in excellent condition at very good prices. I even bought one myself. You might want to check them out.

Kirby

[stephen]

This indisputable truth deserves to be reprinted and reread:

"Ironic to note that the greatest mass murder in US history didn't involve one shot fired. But a single 5-shot revolver even with frangible ammo could've saved hundreds of lives among the thousands lost. While sky marshals may be helpful, they're only a partial answer--there can't possibly be enough of 'em. However, active and retired cops, military, and CCW holders offer a huge pool for hijacking prevention, if only the authorities would wise up."

[stephen]

I am a firm supporter of the right to self defense. I do not collect guns per se, but I have tried hard to assemble the basic tools necessary for the difficulties that my decendents may face. My current personal companion is a Walther P99 in 9mm. I love Walther's products, it is utterly reliable and best of all, I can shoot more quickly and accurately with this weapon than any other, save my beloved little PPK/S. I can put bullet holes through my bullet holes at 20 yards... tremendously accurate.




When concealability (I just made up that word) is primary, I fall back on my PPK/S. Great little gun. Mine is in .380 caliber. Don't laugh... I can hit with it, and even a .380 will give you a bloody bad headache.