tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post3845878041596790698..comments2024-03-18T19:58:19.662-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: Beech Grove Firearms -- A VisitRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-17297081758084067472013-01-13T12:01:10.869-05:002013-01-13T12:01:10.869-05:00"Bastid's got it comin'"? Er, n..."Bastid's got it comin'"? Er, no. Habit and tradition: the cabinets open from the back, clerk picks up gun, checks it, hands it to you (pointing down), you check it, get fingerprints and drool all over it and hand it back. He checks it and sticks it back in the cabinet <i>pointing away from himself.</i> And usually not right at the customer, either.<br /><br /> It is generally (as a practical matter) accepted that a firearm with nobody handling it is deemed safe. <br /><br /> OTOH, a gun store clerk who muzzle-sweeps me will see me skip back and say, "hey!" and it is likewise very bad practice to "paint" others while handling a firearm even if you have just checked it. --'Cos bad habits get people hurt.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-44600976567688847172013-01-12T09:02:35.053-05:002013-01-12T09:02:35.053-05:00A possibly naive question, but I have no idea of t...A possibly naive question, but I have no idea of the answer: why are all the muzzles pointed at the customer?<br /><br />MMark Algerhttp://www.babytrollblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-62952290398675814932013-01-11T10:57:14.406-05:002013-01-11T10:57:14.406-05:00Already own one -- possibly the nastiest double-ac...Already own one -- possibly the nastiest double-action of any revolver. SA is merely scratchy and hard.<br /><br /> Mechanically they're as neat as can be, and for someone who needs a reliable handgun, they are a bargain; I'd buy a Nagant well ahead of any low-end "new" gun.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-67448681199357039162013-01-11T10:37:58.497-05:002013-01-11T10:37:58.497-05:00Might want to look at the 1895 Russian Nagant 7sho...Might want to look at the 1895 Russian Nagant 7shot revolver that is seen in various gun adds. Cylinder moves forward and seals off the cylinder and barrel. Interesting revolver used by Russia until around 1930, cartridge is similar to 32-20 old loadings. Costs are around $100. and often comes with proper holster. Ammo varies in price I have found spam cans, 1038 rounds for $338. Wolf brand makes it as well IIRC. They are fun revolver and usually won't break the purse. I have had two and now down to one. Best regards, DAVE S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-38220251272802708872013-01-11T08:09:59.883-05:002013-01-11T08:09:59.883-05:00That Savage is just neat-o. :)That Savage is just neat-o. :)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.com