tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post4589487428527822648..comments2023-10-26T03:19:41.569-07:00Comments on Stephen Bodio's Querencia: Freedom ArmsSteve Bodiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-18590952810510579082016-01-04T16:15:06.540-08:002016-01-04T16:15:06.540-08:00To Greg in the UK,
I am in the UK also, and as a ...To Greg in the UK,<br /><br />I am in the UK also, and as a firearms dealer, and I can assure you that a handgun's barrel length is [i]very[/i] relevant.<br /><br />Handguns are categorically not illegal as a class as firearm, per-se. The word handgun or pistol is not used in the legislation.<br /><br />What are effectively prohibited - with limited exceptions - are 'small firearms'. To be a Small Firearm the gun must have a barrel length of less than 300mm and the overall length must be less than 600mm.<br /><br />So, if you have a 'handgun' which exceeds these dimensions it is legal to possess on a Firearm Certificate as any other firearm.<br /><br />The dimensions are contained in the [i]Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997[/i].<br /><br />AJLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-34213162191432237902010-02-26T08:21:28.295-08:002010-02-26T08:21:28.295-08:00Now that is an interesting concept-- and prettier ...Now that is an interesting concept-- and prettier than the Ruger LCR Lib just got.Steve Bodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-52072534706666151922010-02-25T19:42:03.172-08:002010-02-25T19:42:03.172-08:00I've been lusting for a Chiappa Rhino.I've been lusting for a <a href="http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/09/25/chiappa-firearms-rhino-new-revolver-with-a-twist/" rel="nofollow">Chiappa Rhino</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-62453845637724007392010-02-25T15:25:11.922-08:002010-02-25T15:25:11.922-08:00They are a bit more accurate especially with a sco...They are a bit more accurate especially with a scope-- notice the mounts-- but with a barrel that long there is no practical advantage over a long gun. They are extremely awkward and rather a stunt.<br /><br />Hardcore handgun hunters go with the shorter barrels (like the one I mentioned) and practice a lot. Good Cassulls, Rugers, and Smiths, and customs made on a base of any of these by makers like Linebaugh or Bowen (Cassulls are almost custom from the start) all have the accuracy and power, and are much easier to handle! So is a .30-30 rifle, actually.<br /><br />My wilderness backup is a slightly custom S & W Mountain gun.Steve Bodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-61867873233382799892010-02-25T14:36:45.847-08:002010-02-25T14:36:45.847-08:00I'm just learnin' and livin' out here ...I'm just learnin' and livin' out here - but I'm puzzled by the purpose of an 18.5" barrel on a handgun? Simple accuracy? If that is the aim (no pun intended) why not just use a long gun?<br /><br />Many lives ago, I had a .44 (I think) Buntline special - which was an anniversary or commemorative special sold during the time Gene Barry was starring in the Bat Masterson series on TV.<br /><br />As I was training and showing Quarter Horses at the time, I happened to be at a show which featured Mr. Barry in his Bat Masterson garb as sort of "half-time" entertainment between classes. A local wag (who's intentions I've always questioned) loaned Mr. Barry a horse to ride into the ring - the horse was not docile, and Mr. Barry was obviously not an experienced horseman, but he covered the embarassment of the moment by drawing his "Buntline Special" and pretending to shoot the horse. Definitely not the way to win friends and influence fans among horsemen, but most of the ladies present 'lowed as how Mr. Barry could put his boots under their beds anytime he wanted ...<br /><br />Hadn't thought of that in years, until I learned that Mr. Barry had passed away recently at the age of 80+.<br /><br />Lady with the Cool Black Dogs ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-65986261831279093222010-02-25T09:20:47.436-08:002010-02-25T09:20:47.436-08:00Greg,
You are absolutely right - I must have writt...Greg,<br />You are absolutely right - I must have written it down incorrectly, so I have now corrected the post. <br /><br />BTW, this was the post from hell - I uploaded the photos and went to delete them, only to delete all my notes and a bunch of photos I've shot in the last week or so. Now I'm busy trying to do data recovery on my laptop ...Cat Urbigkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649103651692682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-73110032326193797422010-02-25T08:17:37.670-08:002010-02-25T08:17:37.670-08:00Sad but true.
I have always wanted a Casull with...Sad but true. <br /><br />I have always wanted a Casull with a 4 1/2 or 5 inch barrel. The are made like Best English shotguns (I have fired a friend's). But they are not cheap!Steve Bodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-90188479793908851122010-02-25T07:19:42.819-08:002010-02-25T07:19:42.819-08:00Cat,
I'm not sure what to make of this.
I liv...Cat,<br /><br />I'm not sure what to make of this.<br />I live in England and I assure you that a hand gun's barrel length is irrelevant.<br /><br />ALL hand guns in this country are effectively illegal.<br /><br />Rgds,<br /><br />GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com