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ComplimentarySwine

(515 posts)
29. Wow, that's a lot of questions.
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 09:04 PM
Dec 2012

Let me see if I can take them one at a time.

so who designed the ones for home defense?


Many guns were designed by many different companies, some being Kahr, Kel-Tec, Hi-Point, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Walther.

and why? what were their reasons for doing this?


Profit, I imagine. As I wasn't the designer, I'm afraid that I don't have firsthand knowledge as to what she/he was thinking when they came up with a particular design.

how do you design a weapon for concealed carry?


Ideally, by making it narrow with a short grip and no sharp edges that would snag on clothing when attempting to draw quickly from concealment.

why would a gun designed for target shooting shoot so fast?


How fast? I don't recall discussing rate of fire in this thread, just capacity.

don't you have to aim at targets?


I prefer to aim at my targets when shooting for good groups.

isn't every gun designed for target shooting?


While I imagine that all guns are designed for hitting targets, it is my understanding that not all make the same compromises in order to hit the target in the same place each time. For instance, it seems that some guns are designed more for light weight than hitting the target in the same spot with each shot.

aren't you supposed to practice?


I believe that practice is an important step towards proficiency.

are there any designed for hunting that hold over 12?


I believe so, although, again, I don't know specifically what was going through the designers' heads when developing many weapons.

what do you hunt with them?


Wild hogs are a popular choice, along with small varmints such as groundhogs. Personally, I don't often hunt.
farminator3000, you rock! tblue Dec 2012 #1
thanks! farminator3000 Dec 2012 #2
There are many pistols ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #3
why? farminator3000 Dec 2012 #17
Home defense, concealed carry, target shooting ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #19
great! farminator3000 Dec 2012 #26
Wow, that's a lot of questions. ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #29
thanks for the answers farminator3000 Dec 2012 #30
Better To Just Outlaw All Weapons And Then The Various Scenarios Become Irrelevant cantbeserious Dec 2012 #4
Because if they were outlawed, no one would have them. Kinda like weed. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #32
This may well be the stupidest post on the Internet today. PavePusher Dec 2012 #5
Tell us more Lordquinton Dec 2012 #6
For the life of me, I can't recall ever claiming expertise on the subject. PavePusher Dec 2012 #7
Then could you perhaps address the ideas proposed in the OP? Orrex Dec 2012 #9
Any weapon that can be used in defense can be used in offense, and vice versa. PavePusher Dec 2012 #13
The intent of a weapon is in the design Orrex Dec 2012 #14
and any gun that can commit mass murder in 30 sec or less farminator3000 Dec 2012 #22
no, but you said you were smarter than a post on the internet farminator3000 Dec 2012 #21
Haha, pulled that right out of your ass! xoom Dec 2012 #15
Thank you for warning us what was to come in your post... quakerboy Dec 2012 #10
ha! that's totally aweome! farminator3000 Dec 2012 #23
i doubt it why don't you keep looking farminator3000 Dec 2012 #18
do you expect me to agree with you? farminator3000 Dec 2012 #20
Yeah, there are some guns, JoeyT Dec 2012 #8
"people who aren't fighting a war (the public) don't need to have the same guns as soldiers." beevul Dec 2012 #11
That's a common Libertarian mantra, by the way Orrex Dec 2012 #12
What a great example billh58 Dec 2012 #24
Then by definition, the OP is selling a half truth as well. beevul Dec 2012 #27
The public has access to offensive weapons. Ron Green Dec 2012 #25
i figured it out for myself. try it sometime farminator3000 Dec 2012 #28
Kicking and recommending this because Ron Green Dec 2012 #16
thanks farminator3000 Dec 2012 #31
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