Yangdu the Katunje and the Robbers

Bookie

Bookie

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Got a phone call the night before last from the police. A gas station just down the street had gotten robbed and the boys in blue were telling us to lock our doors and don't answer it because there were a couple of robbers that were armed and dangerous in the neighborhood. It was rather late at night and the cops had never telephoned before, so we did some wondering. Now the wife's a natural pistol shot--good, VERY good, so I wasn't too concerned. I went down into the shop to putter around and dropped an old Martini-Henry barrel on the floor. Her two little dogs started yapping and then the light came on: the dogs were actually saying WTF in Dogamese. The wife came in and and demanded to know if that was me or someone outside. I turned around to answer and ended up just looking at her. I was a little surprised. Her .38 Special must have been ignored for a newer weapon of choice... MY lovely little Yangdu!! She was clutching that little Katunje and was gonna slice, dice, and julienne a couple of bad guys! [Lucky for me they weren't around or I wouldda had to clean up what was left.] After realizing there wasn't gonna be no late, late show, she went back upstairs leaving me to re-oil the Katunje. Crawled into bed about two and had just snuggled down for the duration when a little low voice came outta the dark, "nice knife"......so, do I have good taste in khuks or what, fellers?
 
Yeah you do! Them robbers were dang (other word replaced due to new moderator) lucky they didnt get anywhere the house. .38 special was prolly in order but Yangdu would be more gratifying. Glad yall safe. You sharpen that big danish blade yet? Looks like a big Khyber knife!
 
I am certainly glad Mrs. Bac Si didn't mess up your shop floor. it could have been extremely messy. But now you have a decision that will NOT be easy. Allow the Katunje to shift it's ownership to your wife and keep her happy OR... well, let's just not go there for your sake. So what are you planning to get yourself to replace your dispossessed Katunje? :D
 
The Katunje would be a tough one to give up even to a wife, even a wife you like a lot. It's a great knife capable far beyond it's diminutive size.

Damn, I'm using words so college person might use.
 
Bawanna said:
The Katunje would be a tough one to give up even to a wife, even a wife you like a lot. It's a great knife capable far beyond it's diminutive size. Damn, I'm using words so college person might use.
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You're a moderator now. Use big words, even if they are diminutive.
 
That loose fitting crown is rubbing off on ya;) Ten letters is ok. Just keep em above four.
 
They caught the robbers near here, all three of them. They were from out of town. Not a whole lot of info available til' Monday for us commoners, but they were packing iron in their pockets. Please note that there will be NO OWNERSHIP TRANSFERAL of a certain little custom made Katunje in Corn Patch. Man's gotta have something to defend his cave with and a Katunje is kinda like a derringer up your sleeve.
 
Good to hear they got em Bac Si, little scary they were packing iron. Means they knew there was a chance of encountering homeowners. Good thing to get them off the streets, hopefully it will be for longer than the average couple days criminals seem to get lately.

Hehe, the Mrs, is going to need a proper knife of her own then if you aren't going to give up your Katunje. You should take the opportunity to find her a really nice khuk of her own then. After all, 1 triangle box with her new knife CAN contain more than 1 blade at a time ;)

As for the derringer, I have been considering one. I need a pocket pistol since I can't always carry my 1911 everywhere these days. I don't really like mousegun semi-autos so trying to find a Colt detective or something in a "J" frame-ish size snubbie .38sp preferably +P. Anyone actually fire a derringer before? I understand they are point and shoot not really aim-able, but what sort of control do you have for getting back on target for the second barrel?
 
Don't waste any time on a Derringer Shavru, nothing to hang onto, only 2 shots and you usually can't hit anything further than bad breath distance anyhow. I always wanted one, got one in 38 and then wondered why I always wanted one. Cool toys.

There's so many nice tiny autos now days that are just as small and give you 5 or 6 shots or more.

The J Frame is a good choice too. I have a Colt Cobra, near the same as the detective special, had it for 40 years but don't think I' could part with it.
 
Thanks Bawanna, That info reinforces exactly what I was thinking about the derringer. I was thinking only about it as something I could keep in my pocket around the house to give myself time to step to one of our holdouts. I really would like a Colt detective or the Cobra but the prices are getting a bit ridiculous on them. Perhaps a J framed LadySmith if I can find one that isn't lavender or pink. The reason I don't want to do a tiny semi-auto is because after my last surgery I have noticed that my left hand is not as strong as it should be so gripping the slide and racking hubbies PPK is tougher than it should be right now. So I want to get a small revolver to carry until I get my grip strength back in my left hand.
 
Shavru said:
Thanks Bawanna, That info reinforces exactly what I was thinking about the derringer. I was thinking only about it as something I could keep in my pocket around the house to give myself time to step to one of our holdouts. I really would like a Colt detective or the Cobra but the prices are getting a bit ridiculous on them. Perhaps a J framed LadySmith if I can find one that isn't lavender or pink. The reason I don't want to do a tiny semi-auto is because after my last surgery I have noticed that my left hand is not as strong as it should be so gripping the slide and racking hubbies PPK is tougher than it should be right now. So I want to get a small revolver to carry until I get my grip strength back in my left hand.
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The PPK is tough for you now? You're right, a revolver in the interim is a wise choice.
 
My real life wife has a Smith 638. 5 shot J frame. Enclosed hammer but you can still work the hammer.

It needs a trigger job, it's far too heavy. I'm told a set of springs will help but haven't got to it yet.

Nice that it doesn't hang up in a purse or pocket etc. Other than the trigger, I like it a lot.
My Cobra on the other hand has a delightful trigger right out of the box. I hardly shoot it but it shoots real good, very accurate for a 2" barrel.

Edit to add, it just occurred to me that I traded the Derringer towards the 638 Smith for the wife.

Derringers are actually pretty heavy for what they are too. Lot more bang for the buck going J Frame.
 
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Glad to hear all is well Bookie, also glad to hear they caught the creeps. I'm sure you had nothing to worry about to begin with. You and the misses sound like you got the homestead well protected. That little kukri your wife had would certainly ruin someone's day real quick. Just don't use your pretty curved spine on the bad guys. I would hate to see that beauty locked up in an evidence locker. Just seems wrong...
 
Shavru said:
Good to hear they got em Bac Si, little scary they were packing iron. Means they knew there was a chance of encountering homeowners. Good thing to get them off the streets, hopefully it will be for longer than the average couple days criminals seem to get lately.

Hehe, the Mrs, is going to need a proper knife of her own then if you aren't going to give up your Katunje. You should take the opportunity to find her a really nice khuk of her own then. After all, 1 triangle box with her new knife CAN contain more than 1 blade at a time ;)

As for the derringer, I have been considering one. I need a pocket pistol since I can't always carry my 1911 everywhere these days. I don't really like mousegun semi-autos so trying to find a Colt detective or something in a "J" frame-ish size snubbie .38sp preferably +P. Anyone actually fire a derringer before? I understand they are point and shoot not really aim-able, but what sort of control do you have for getting back on target for the second barrel?
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Skip the derringer, Shav. S&W 442 airweight rated for +p (or they make them in .357 if you feel like illuminatin' the landscape). Same weight, real sights, five shots.
 
Dai Uy, I used to have a derringer in .410. Then I upgraded to .45-70 and it thumped, made a scary noise and was cool. Then Dan brought out his Casull 454 2 shot derringer...ever fire a double 10 gauge with one hand? The wife does like her Colt Diamondback in .38 Spl. very much. 10 out of 10 head shots at 25 yards. I'll never be able to out shoot her.
 
Colt Diamondback! They don't give those away these days. Super nice guns.
 
The Charter Arms Bulldog 5-shot in .44 Special is worth consideration. The current models are decently made and finished, and while the trigger will never be mistaken for an S&W, after some break-in it is acceptable. The .44 Special cartridge is comparable to the .45 ACP in most loadings (we'll leave the Elmer Keith .44 Spl loadings out of this discussion). And since these can be had for well under $400, it's inexpensive enough that it can be left in a vehicle without worrying too much about theft. I have one and I've been happy with it for what it is. I really like the .44 Special cartridge - I'd love to have an S&W 696, which is the L-frame 5-shot .44 Special that S&W made for a short time, but they are bringing close to $1000 these days, if you can find one.
 
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