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You are going to be switching from too heavy of a gun. To: too heavy of a recoil. Think more like a 22.
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“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”
― Dalai Lama XIV (as told to high school students.)
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Old handgun, old ammunition ...
The recoil issue did cross my mind. I'll never get him to go for a 22 but maybe a 380. Can I tell him that a 380 with a hot load has as much stopping power as the 130 grain 38 special rounds (not plus p) he has for the S&W?
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muggsy: Let's face it, being shot by a .380 will ruin anyone's day.Comment
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Consider a Ruger SP101 3". Shoot .38 Specials through it - 27 ounces:
http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/...eets/5719.html
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First firearm I ever owned.....................Originally posted by DavidR View PostSpent the day with Dad. It's a Smith and Wesson Model 19-4 with a 4 inch barrel. Serial number 51K9xxx suggests 1978 or 1979 (more likely 79). He acquired it used in the early 80s. It has not been fired since he acquired it. He also has a box of 50 38 special rounds that I haven't looked at yet.
I plan to clean it, lube it and shoot it like I stole it.
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Thanks armybrat. I saw last night that Ruger makes an SP101 with a 2.25 inch barrel thats even lighter. Will probably see if I can locate one of those.
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muggsy: Let's face it, being shot by a .380 will ruin anyone's day.Comment
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Yes they do, I have one. Those are pretty stout little revolvers with a heavy double action trigger pull.Originally posted by DavidR View Post
A senior citizen might prefer a trigger job on one to "loosen" it up a bit.
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So I picked up a Ruger SP101 357 Magnum with a 3" barrel for Dad. This is a good compromise given I want him to stay away from semi-automatics and he hates snubbies. Nearly a pound lighter than his Model 19-4 and doesn't have a lot of recoil when shooting 38 Special rounds.
I liked it so much I bought one for me too.
muggsy: Let's face it, being shot by a .380 will ruin anyone's day.Comment
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Please report your dads shooting experience.“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”
― Dalai Lama XIV (as told to high school students.)
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My dad liked the gun but sadly he did not have an opportunity to shoot it. He passed away yesterday.
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muggsy: Let's face it, being shot by a .380 will ruin anyone's day.Comment
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Damn! Sure sorry to hear that.
I lost a semi step dad Easter Morning.
Condolences to you and yours.http://bawanna45.wix.com/bawannas-grip-emporium#!
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
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Hold onto the good memories.Comment
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