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I don't get why you don't post this at a gun site where upaloopa Apr 2014 #1
From the Statement of Purpose for Gun Control & RKBA: Jgarrick Apr 2014 #4
No upaloopa Apr 2014 #7
Then I suggest you try to change the SOP of this group...because as it stands, discussion Jgarrick Apr 2014 #8
Gun culture is a culture of death. upaloopa Apr 2014 #10
Do you really believe the hyperbole you spout SQUEE Apr 2014 #13
It is truth period upaloopa Apr 2014 #18
the Religious Zealouts, so rightly mocked here and in American society SQUEE Apr 2014 #20
Would you care to answer the question, please? Are discussions of guns for self-defense on-topic Jgarrick Apr 2014 #15
I am not concerned with this group as it stands alone and apart upaloopa Apr 2014 #19
And yet you post here. Would you answer the question, please? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #21
You read what my answer is upaloopa Apr 2014 #23
You don't like the group. I get that. Would you answer the question, please? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #26
In my opinion yes but then I don't see what that has to do upaloopa Apr 2014 #28
Thank you for the direct answer. As to what it has to do with anything, Jgarrick Apr 2014 #35
I knew you had a post all set up and ready upaloopa Apr 2014 #38
before you go, can we agree on this: gejohnston Apr 2014 #40
if I had a job as a LEO, I would prefer to carry a semiautomatic pistol and perhaps a S&W ... spin Apr 2014 #52
When my brothers were on the local PD gejohnston Apr 2014 #59
oh, the horror.. SQUEE Apr 2014 #45
No, it is not a perfect fit. SQUEE Apr 2014 #27
Sorry I don't buy that line of blame. upaloopa Apr 2014 #49
You have no idea what i do to foster responsible ownership SQUEE Apr 2014 #50
You may not like to hear this but the gun control movement did start with an effort ... spin Apr 2014 #56
Respectfully, upaloopa. Guns aren't the only topic that offends DU members. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #32
Believe me I use all the features upaloopa Apr 2014 #33
No, guns don't equal Hillary but the point is still valid. Some people don't want to see either. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #34
What I do is put posters on ignore if they post the same upaloopa Apr 2014 #39
I agree with you on that one. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #42
Many of us have a lot more in common than not upaloopa Apr 2014 #43
And there are those who disagree with you. SQUEE Apr 2014 #11
What I say what you say is opinion. upaloopa Apr 2014 #17
"I think guns have no place in a progressive discussion board. " DonP Apr 2014 #16
It is a sad statement... sarisataka Apr 2014 #24
False-consensus effect is endemic within the ranks of the firearms averse friendly_iconoclast Apr 2014 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author friendly_iconoclast Apr 2014 #36
Then go start your own Progressive Discussion Board.. MicaelS Apr 2014 #25
Important info for the "why does anyone need a semi-automatic" pistol crowd. geckosfeet Apr 2014 #53
Forgot the link N/T DonP Apr 2014 #2
Corrected, thanks! n/t Jgarrick Apr 2014 #3
Wheel guns are safe and easy to use. rrneck Apr 2014 #5
Have you checked out the Para Warthog micro 1911? Jgarrick Apr 2014 #6
I read somewhere rrneck Apr 2014 #12
The 3 inch 1911's have had problems and may still DonP Apr 2014 #29
Sound advice. nt rrneck Apr 2014 #31
Yep, you know what they say, pull the trigger 19 times, it goes bang 11. Bazinga Apr 2014 #41
That would be like putting a brick in your pocket. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #47
Maximum width of a Warthog: 1.30". S&W Model 642: 1.36". Jgarrick Apr 2014 #51
A little arthritis in my non-shooting hand put me onto snubbies DonP Apr 2014 #9
Believe it or not back in the day rrneck Apr 2014 #14
I picked up a used L frame with a 6 inch barrel, a 686-4 in .357 DonP Apr 2014 #22
That picture bugs the hell out of me Riftaxe Apr 2014 #30
The gun was not loaded for the picture. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #48
I happen to own an S&W 442 exactly like that one BigAlanMac Apr 2014 #58
I never had any thoughts about whether it is or not Riftaxe Apr 2014 #63
The J-Frame S&W in the picture is one of the most popular handguns for concealed carry ... spin Apr 2014 #44
If I decide to carry, gejohnston Apr 2014 #46
My wife carry the 642 version of this with Crimson Trace grips. ileus Apr 2014 #54
I bought two of these, Yavapai Apr 2014 #57
Never have shot a J Frame. I'd like to eventually get a Ruger LCR in 38spl. Skeeter Barnes Apr 2014 #55
The Smith and Wesson Model 60 is an excellent self defense gun SkatmanRoth Apr 2014 #60
I used to have a little toy snub nose pistol when I was about 5 or 6. Marshall III Apr 2014 #61
at 9 I learned to pipe down when serious talk was going on, SQUEE Apr 2014 #65
<editted by the author for civilities sake> Marshall III Apr 2014 #66
however, gejohnston Apr 2014 #67
I absolutely agree. A firearm is a tool with very real applications. Marshall III Apr 2014 #68
You mean this one? oneshooter Apr 2014 #69
No thanks. Marshall III Apr 2014 #71
I'm sure you are gonna make a sterling impression in all you do SQUEE Apr 2014 #72
Thanks for your concern. Marshall III Apr 2014 #73
No,I have not tendered ANY opinion on that one way or another. SQUEE Apr 2014 #74
I used to have to rely on others to protect me when I was 5 or 6. Jgarrick Apr 2014 #70
I'm happy with mine. pablo_marmol Apr 2014 #62
Yep, I carry one of those .... oldhippie Apr 2014 #64
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