tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80235574390266798392024-08-29T05:10:10.526-04:00A chronicle of my adventures in finding the perfect handgun and gathering the knowledge and accessories to go with it.Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13888469982621576709noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023557439026679839.post-67335111890591873542013-03-08T20:33:00.000-05:002015-12-24T14:37:33.128-05:00

Let me sum up.  It's been a while.  Here's why: 1) Finished last bit of intensive research and living at the beef farm 2) Lived in the lab and office finishing lab work and writing dissertation 3) Job interviews 4) Job accepted (involves moving rather far) 5) Pack almost all belongings 6) Dissertation defense 7) Get house ready to sell But, in the midst of all that, lots of fun

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Thanks so much to everyone who sent notes here and on Facebook.  I've had fun learning about this little pistol. To summarize what I've learned.  This basic style is referred to as a velodog pistol.  The name is a combination of the words velocipede (old term for bicycle) and dog.  They were used to scare off dogs that tried to chase and attack bicyclists.  They were

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Hello world.  Long time no see.  The good news is my PhD should be complete within a month (knock on wood).  For the past 6 months I haven't really had a spare moment.  But now I have a quandry for the masses out there that know so much more than I. My husband and I are down to visit family for the holidays and were talking firearms and such, as you do.  This afternoon,

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It's been a crazy summer with no time at the range or do more than just dream about shooting.  But I couldn't resist posting this after if made me giggle this morning. Found on Facebook, original by leshoward on Flickr What's not to love?  The orange hats, historical costuming (I have mentioned that's another crazy hobby of mine right?), and firearms!  Complete awesomeness,

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Several weeks ago husband and I went on a date.  It was glorious to get out and enjoy the sun and good company.  We headed south to check out the archery range at the game preserve.  This time with bows in tow! Despite it being a Saturday with weather to die for, we had the place to ourselves.  And what a place it is!  The front/static range has 10 targets ranging from

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So, in actuality, this was the third gun I shot on ladies night, but the story goes better if I tell you about it last.  Here's what you've been waiting for! Isn't it pretty?  Ok, I know pretty isn't really important, but in addition to pretty, this gun fits perfectly in my hands.   In fact, it's the first single stack pistol I've every had fit my hands well.  The

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  So, I know you've been anxiously waiting to hear about the guns I played with at Ladies Night right?  No?  Well, I'm going to tell you anyway. Glock 19: Yes, I've shot several Glocks before.  They feel very comfy in my hand, I'm reasonably accurate with them, etc.  I started with this for those exact reasons.  It gave me a base to compare everything else

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So, Bud's started doing Ladies nights a couple months ago.  I was finally able to make one fit into m schedule and talked several friends into joining me.   So, Monday we all rushed home from our respective jobs, took care of the important stuff, and said goodbye to the boys.  Our informal poll showed that all husbands were jealous of our night at the range and getting to try

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Details to come later this week, but suffice to say, girls night at the range rocked!   We got to try out lots of different things and everyone shot things they loved and things they hated.  It was a learning experience.  Plus, we got to talk in the back of class and not get shushed.  We were having a ball!   Oh, and I fell in love with a $1000 gun.&

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So, did I mention that this was my first time shooting an AR?  Really, it was my first time shooting a rifle larger than a .22 A tiny difference.   (Pic stolen from "The Firearm Blog") Yah... Did I also mention that the WMA range only has 100 yard targets? Right, so, now that we are on the same page, you'll understand my excitement that I hit the target!  Three times

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So, husband picked me up from the office last Friday and told me we were going on an adventure.  After a quick change of clothes and grabbing the range bags, we headed south. We ended up here: This is the shooting range at the Miller-Welch Central KY WMA.  Turns out, my husband grew up just around the corner from here and spent many formative years hunting, fishing, and yes...

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Husband and I finally made it to the range last week.  I took the opportunity to try out another pistol on my list, the Smith and Wesson M&P.  The one I tried was a 9mm compact. Specs: Length:  6.7 Inches Overall Width: 1.2 Inches Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches Weight (unloaded): 1.36 lbs Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 12+1 Height:  4.3 Inches Action: SA Trigger Pull: 6.5

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So, not this week turned into not this month.  School, research, life, and other hobbies all conspired to prevent me getting to the range.  Ok, maybe there was a little laziness in there as well... I got stuck on part two. But, I have been shooting twice in the last week!  Two new guns tried out, plus my first time shooting at 100 yards.  I can't wait to tell you guys all

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Well, it looks like no range time this week.  That is, unless I can convince my dad he'd rather go shooting than to a bourbon distillery.   I don't really see that happening!  We're a bit low on bourbon as you can see... But that's ok, I've had a great time with my parents here so far and intend to thoroughly enjoy the rest of their visit.  Maybe next week I'll get

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So, Ive been catching up on reading blogs and articles that I missed in my month of crazy.  Part of that for me is reading the opinions on both sides of the firearm rights issues.  I was taught very early (thanks Mom and Dad!) that to have a worthwhile and intelligent conversation or discussion, you have to try to understand where the other person is coming from, why they believe what

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I know I went AWOL there for a while.  Sorry about that.  Research ate my life!  The joy of grad school is that there is not off time, working 24h days for several weeks is perfectly viable.  But, now that my abstract is submitted for this summer's conference I think I'm back to the land of blogging. One of my fabulous co-workers Y'all didn't really miss anything while I

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I put a few rounds through a friend's Springfield XD 9mm at the range a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Specs: Length: 7.3 Inches Overall Width:  1.18 Inches Barrel Length: 4 Inches Weight (unloaded): 1.75lbs Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 16 Height: 5.5 Inches Action: SA Trigger Pull: 5.5-7.7 Pounds Frame: Polymer I was very aware of the grip safety when I first picked it

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In my continuing quest to get all the ittle thing I'm learning put up here too... Today, I talk about grains.  As always, I'm so far from being an expert it's not even funny.  But writing these things down helps me assemble them in my brain and might help other new gunnies reading this.  So, grains still confuses me after lots of reading.  I think this is because the term

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Well, when I started this blog I had no intention of ever touching the pro/anti gun controversy except in facts, statistics, etc related to why I personally was choosing to be armed.  But recently I found myself reading about the candlelight vigil and couldn't help but form an opinion that decided it needed an outlet.  Thus, you get this post. Some background: Jan 8th, the Brady

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Ok, so I have a lot of pet peeves, just ask my husband.  But this is neither the time or place to go into my mania about shower curtains.  I have however, found my first firearms related peeve.  I'm not really sure that's something to celebrate, but who cares.  Any excuse for a good party right?  Lets break out the noisemakers and paper hats.  Whith this

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A Girl and Her Gun is doing an amazing give-a-way contest for money towards training. If you are a newish female shooter, go enter! This contest just keeps getting better!  Look at this list of prizes.  I think it's growing every day! The Prizes- $300 toward any reputable basic self defense shooting course in the United States of America-provided by A Girl and Her Gun. 200

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13888469982621576709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023557439026679839.post-81944918835714675522011-12-30T15:10:00.000-05:002011-12-30T15:10:05.087-05:00

Went to the range today with husband.  I was feeling kind and decided to re-try the PX4 storm compact.  Suffice to say our relationship did not improve.  However, I did get lots of failure to feed and/or extract practice.  Woo hoo!  Really, shooting is less that fun when you go through 50 rounds having to rack the slide by hand for each one... Upon finishing, we turned

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Some people who start carrying mention becoming more aware of their environment.  Who and what is around them, safety concerns, etc.  I haven't started carrying yet (though my snap-pak finally came in the mail!) so haven't expereince that yet.  But I do find myself more aware of firearms in TV and movies. It's not that I didn't notice them before, but now I'm 'aware.' 

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I've had this little guy on my list for a while, just hadn't gotten there yet.  But, I finally made time!  The range had three to rent, a full size, compact, and a sub-compact.  I went with the 9mm compact, small, but not too small. Specs: Length: 6.8 Inches Overall Width:1.4 Inches Height: 5.0 Inches Barrel Length: 3.2 Inches Line of Sight: 5.2 Inches Weight (unloaded)

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These last two guns were unique in some way and didn't quite fot into the time line, so I thought I'd give them their own post. First up, a pistol found during excavations at the old capitol building.  They have done several excavations of the privy areas and found quite a variety of items, including a woman's wedding ring.  This pistol was also found.   The one in the box,

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