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ChuckBuck

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Are guns off limit for discussion on the Blade Discussion Forum? If so is there anywhere on this site where it would be appropriate. I feel I have a vast knowledge of all types of guns, and could possibly actually help someone, instead of just; asking, asking, asking.

Thank you

Charlie
 
I have a few favorite sites...Gunbroker forum...more bSing than gun talk most of the time. 1911forum.com and Gunsandammomag.com
 
www.shootersforum.com A great site for informative firearms discussion.

www.rimfirecentral.com The best information source in regards to rimfire firearms, with emphasis on accurizing and competitive shooting as well as just about everything else. I'm considering copying a Savage trigger shim that's had great success here, its scary to think what my heavy barrel'd savage could do without a seven pound trigger.
 
When you find a good forum for discussion let me know. I'm sure I'll have questions about some guns that once belonged to my grandfather.

I enjoy shooting hand guns and trap shooting. I own a few guns of my own and I'm skilled with them. (I shoot w/ a police officer friend of mine and am as good or better than he is, and I'm part of a trap group here locally that gets together and has a good time.) but not being a "hunter", I have lots of questions about the old rifles and hand guns I've now become proud owner of. Mostly History questions since several of them are old. IE: the Browning auto 5, the auto 40 Military (first automatic hand gun made if I'm not mistaken) bought from the army right after the war, and several others.
 
9mmbladechick said:
the auto 40 Military (first automatic hand gun made if I'm not mistaken) bought from the army right after the war, and several others.
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The first automatic pistol was created by Joseph Laumann in 1892.

maximus otter
 
maximus otter said:
The first automatic pistol was created by Joseph Laumann in 1892.

maximus otter
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Thank you. So whats the story on the on the army issued 40? Like I said I know next to nothing on older guns. I was taking the word of a trusted family member on that one, and obviously they were wrong! :)
 
I'll see if I can find some stuff on it later. I would guess that it was actually the first auto pistol to be used by the military rather than revolvers for side arms. That could easily be confused to thinking it was the first auto pistol ever.
 
That would make sense. I'm thinking I need to go check out the original purchase papers I have in the safe. I'm wondering if its a 45....I'll feel real stupid if I made that mistake :) Oh well lifes to short to sweat the small stuff! Anyway its a great looking gun, in excellent condition and I have the purchase papers. Haven't shot the thing yet, just not too sure if it should have any rounds fired thru it again or not. Maybe it would be better just to keep it for sentimental reasons since my grandfather bought it so many years ago.

My personal motto is: If its ment to use....use it. If its ment to look at....look at it. Just don't set it aside and forget that you have it!

Life is too short not to enjoy the little things that you have, and the time that you have to enjoy them.
 
I'll feel real stupid if I made that mistake
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SInce the Army has never issued a .40, I guess you're going to feel foolish. From 1911-1985, the standard handgun of the US Army was the 1911/1911A1 .45, although .45acp and .38 revolvers were also used.
 
9mmbladechick said:
My personal motto is: If its ment to use....use it. If its ment to look at....look at it. Just don't set it aside and forget that you have it!

Life is too short not to enjoy the little things that you have, and the time that you have to enjoy them.
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Now those are words of true wisdom. :cool:

Paul
 
Hey Bladechick,

You might want to check out thehighroad.org. There're a lot of helpful and knowledgeable folks there who'd be happy to tell you about your guns. And they'll go into excruciating detail, too. :D

James
 
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