Gun Showcase Thread (No Politics or Philosophical Discussions)

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, I have to ask ...... why did he do that when you were born?

Because my dad was away finishing school in San Diego and my mom was alone with a newborn and a two year old. Guess he was worried about her safety. He sent her the gun and a box of shorts, and a box of long rifle in the US mail.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My mom's .22 Derringer. Her dad mailed it to her when I was born. Never been shot.

I'm not sure I've shown this before. This is my mother's .22 caliber Winchester model 697. My father special ordered it from Winchester Canada with factory scope and no previsions for front or rear sights. He gave the stock to my grandfather who did the most wonderful hand carving including my mother's name, Ruby. It was her wedding present from my father. I do not know if she ever fired it.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

I'm not sure I've shown this before. .

Very nice!

[Sapphireho]

My review of the original Bug-A-Salt gun vs the new 3.0.

Simple. If you have the old one, throw it away and buy the new 3.0. The old one you had to be right on top of the flys, like less than a foot, and still you had to double tap. The new gun will knock them out from 4-5 feet easy. It is much easier to get the good shot with the barrel up higher. And the push button safety is great. No more "" pump, saftey, shoot ". Just "pump, shoot" .

When buying, do your homework. When my wife bought mine, the 3.0 Black Fly model was $100 because it is black. The same gun in a different color was only $35. That is why I have the "Orange Crush" edition. Love it even more.

[Ultramaroon]

Now I have to upgrade.

[wbradley]

Here's mine

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Here's mine

hey, ammo's at least cheaper.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Here's mine

I thought those were banned in Canada -

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I thought those were banned in Canada -

The automatic firing mechanism has been disabled.

I was looking for the anti-tank nose gun used in the A-10 Warthog tactical fighter if I can find one. The 30mm ammo runs a bit pricy at 3900 rounds/min , but I have mice in my backyard as a result of the neighbour's mini-farm and something needs to be done.

Maybe next time I'm down in Tuscon, Davis-Monthan has some units in the dumpster after the latest re-fits.

Darn mice

[Lantanafrs2]

I had a gammo air rifle for squirrels when I lived in the northeast. Squirrels in Florida aren't as big or as invasive so no need to adjust their population

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by wbradley

The automatic firing mechanism has been disabled.

I was looking for the anti-tank nose gun used in the A-10 Warthog tactical fighter if I can find one. The 30mm ammo runs a bit pricy at 3900 rounds/min , but I have mice in my backyard as a result of the neighbour's mini-farm and something needs to be done.

Maybe next time I'm down in Tuscon, Davis-Monthan has some units in the dumpster after the latest re-fits.

Darn mice

You may wish to consider a lower profile weapon, which would be a bit more urban friendly -

[wbradley]

Yeah but this would be fun and it sounds amazing.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Yeah but this would be fun and it sounds amazing.

Well, ya, it would be more fun. For mice, maybe beehive rounds would be best -

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My review of the original Bug-A-Salt gun vs the new 3.0.

Simple. If you have the old one, throw it away and buy the new 3.0. The old one you had to be right on top of the flys, like less than a foot, and still you had to double tap. The new gun will knock them out from 4-5 feet easy. It is much easier to get the good shot with the barrel up higher. And the push button safety is great. No more "" pump, saftey, shoot ". Just "pump, shoot" .

When buying, do your homework. When my wife bought mine, the 3.0 Black Fly model was $100 because it is black. The same gun in a different color was only $35. That is why I have the "Orange Crush" edition. Love it even more.

Surprisingly these are available in Australia but I'm not sure of the legality in my state *shrug*. I'm a little tempted but what happens to all the salt you've fired everywhere?