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« Reply #40 on: January 17, 2018, 04:48:35 PM » |
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I'd take an auto shotgun over a pump all day, so long it is rock solid reliable. But I have never even held any kind of bullpup (or shot one), and I have no love for the look. And no more 556/308s for me (probably no more shotguns either). And their all about twice the price of conventional good ARs, and shotguns. The video is cool. Suppressor lets you hear the nice range singing. I can't even remember hearing range singing before.  |
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Serk
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« Reply #41 on: January 17, 2018, 05:01:19 PM » |
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But I have never even held any kind of bullpup (or shot one), and I have no love for the look. And no more 556/308s for me (probably no more shotguns either). And their all about twice the price of conventional good ARs, and shotguns.
I shouldered many bullpups, always loved the idea, hated the execution. The Tavor was the first that.... worked... in my hands... I've absolutely no need for more, I've got 1/2 dozen 308's and 15 or so 556's (Mostly AR's, I got carried away building them for a while), but dangit, it's always fun to get another! (And yeah, after shooting suppressed it's hard to shoot without a can now...) The range singing can be quite fun...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMI30JIjQIo&feature=youtu.be |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #42 on: January 17, 2018, 05:10:44 PM » |
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But I have never even held any kind of bullpup (or shot one), and I have no love for the look. And no more 556/308s for me (probably no more shotguns either). And their all about twice the price of conventional good ARs, and shotguns.
I shouldered many bullpups, always loved the idea, hated the execution. The Tavor was the first that.... worked... in my hands... I've absolutely no need for more, I've got 1/2 dozen 308's and 15 or so 556's (Mostly AR's, I got carried away building them for a while), but dangit, it's always fun to get another! (And yeah, after shooting suppressed it's hard to shoot without a can now...) Well you'll die with the most toys (years after I do). But I really have all I could ever use or need. And my safe is FULL. And I'm not getting anther one of those either. |
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Serk
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« Reply #43 on: January 17, 2018, 05:12:11 PM » |
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Well you'll die with the most toys (years after I do). But I really have all I could ever use or need. And my safe is FULL. And I'm not getting anther one of those either. 5 safes and counting...  But... I've gotta be cognizant of needing to split my collection 4 ways after I shuffle off this mortal coil... |
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« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2018, 05:19:00 PM » |
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Well you'll die with the most toys (years after I do). But I really have all I could ever use or need. And my safe is FULL. And I'm not getting anther one of those either. 5 safes and counting... But... I've gotta be cognizant of needing to split my collection 4 ways after I shuffle off this mortal coil... Presumably you have simple wills. I would never make a will with long lists of individual bequests (of anything), then have to redraft complete wills when my collection or my mind changed. I would do a handwritten list for them and call it a codicil to my simple will (signed and dated). TX law can be consulted, but really most families will honor dad's clear intentions (most). |
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Serk
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« Reply #45 on: January 17, 2018, 05:22:51 PM » |
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Well you'll die with the most toys (years after I do). But I really have all I could ever use or need. And my safe is FULL. And I'm not getting anther one of those either. 5 safes and counting... But... I've gotta be cognizant of needing to split my collection 4 ways after I shuffle off this mortal coil... Presumably you have simple wills. I would never make a will with long lists of individual bequests (of anything), then have to redraft complete wills when my collection or my mind changed. I would do a handwritten list for them and call it a codicil to my simple will (signed and dated). TX law can be consulted, but really most families will honor dad's clear intentions (most). I created a trust that is the owner of all the firearms (And some other assets) and have all 4 kids as beneficiary trustees... The specifics I'll let them fight out among themselves... I figure that'll be a good bonding experience for 'em... "Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him." --Johann Kaspar Lavater |
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« Reply #46 on: January 18, 2018, 09:05:53 AM » |
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I've lost the arms race with my kids. Age and arthritis have slowed my trips to the range. Reduced retirement income has stopped my need of another gun.
I have no collectibles, no expensive guns (I take that back, a sweetheart of a Kimber 9mm micro Raptor)
A Mossberg 12 gauge for the heck of it, a Savage model 10 .308, two Hi Point .40 carbines (yes, cheap but they're reliable, ) a classic Model 75 Winchester .22, and misc handguns. Only one safe.
Adequate for me. My kids and I share a Dillon 550 but i don't reload any more. I still have fun but much more limited now.
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« Reply #47 on: January 18, 2018, 07:34:23 PM » |
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......and I thought my .45 Long Colt kicked a bit.
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Serk
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« Reply #48 on: January 18, 2018, 07:44:05 PM » |
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......and I thought my .45 Long Colt kicked a bit.
I've got a Taurus .45 LC shorty made of titanium. The weight literally doubles when you load it, it's that light. I thought the recoil was gonna be unmanageable with it but the ported barrel really tames the beast. I bought this one from a friend who was in financial straits, have no need for it or purpose, but my personal policy of never selling a gun means it stays in my safe... (My safes are like Rocah Motels. Guns check in, but they don't check out!) Not mine but is exactly like it:  |
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« Reply #49 on: January 18, 2018, 08:01:52 PM » |
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one thing for certain: some folks on here have a devoit affection not only for the Valkyrie, but guns as well..... my .30-06, shotguns, .22's, and BB guns serve my needs...  |
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Serk
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« Reply #50 on: January 18, 2018, 08:10:42 PM » |
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one thing for certain: some folks on here have a devoit affection not only for the Valkyrie, but guns as well.....
My wife sums it up best... She'll warn folks that I don't have hobbies..... I have obsessions... (You should see my aquarium! ) |
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« Reply #51 on: January 19, 2018, 04:17:06 AM » |
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one thing for certain: some folks on here have a devoit affection not only for the Valkyrie, but guns as well.....
My wife sums it up best... She'll warn folks that I don't have hobbies..... I have obsessions... (You should see my aquarium! ) Well Serk I would expect you to have lots of guns you live in Texas after all....lol... |
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« Reply #52 on: January 19, 2018, 05:55:59 AM » |
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one thing for certain: some folks on here have a devoit affection not only for the Valkyrie, but guns as well.....
My wife sums it up best... She'll warn folks that I don't have hobbies..... I have obsessions... (You should see my aquarium! ) I agree on that one for sure. Anything I'm not obsessive about I don't care about at all. I see it as a gift! |
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