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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:35 PM Original message |
How a semiautomatic pistol operates |
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Aviation Pro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
1. It will.... |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Absolutely! |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 10:49 AM Response to Reply #2 |
43. This should eliminate any confusion between semi-autos and nail guns... |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. Here's what I carry |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Very similiar in operation |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 04:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. The multiple safeties are one of the reasons I have it. |
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Dimensio0 (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:43 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. I am also an owner of an XD45 Compact... |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:46 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Without a good holster |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Certain situations... |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #18 |
57. Here is a cutaway showing operation, of a Walther P38 Pistol.. |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I'll bet you don't spend much time in Oakland. |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:12 AM Response to Reply #21 |
32. Oaktown! Where grand theft auto is not a video game! |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 10:29 AM Response to Reply #21 |
41. Be careful of small of back carry (SOB)... |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #41 |
49. Yeah, I know. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. I was ambushed by a pet cat... |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:50 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. That's how shit happens. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Here in Florida... |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. Not only is falling an issue, Getting rear ended while driving. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 05:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. The grip safety makes me like this more than a Glock... |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:27 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. I have a 642. |
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AtheistCrusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #12 |
22. I highly doubt it would make it through many metal detectors. |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I have carried it into QualComm (Giants games) several times. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 05:47 AM Response to Reply #22 |
35. The purpose of making these guns out of plastic |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:20 PM Response to Reply #12 |
25. I wasn't aware of the 642 powerport... |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:15 AM Response to Reply #12 |
33. crackberries! I love it! |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:24 PM Response to Reply #33 |
65. Porting can also damage your eyes |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-30-08 04:26 PM Response to Reply #65 |
79. From firearms instructor John Farnam's blog: |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. Loaded chamber indicator? Man, that's nice. |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I have owned many pistols.... |
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AtheistCrusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #10 |
23. It has every feature |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 11:27 PM Response to Reply #10 |
30. I don't think so highly of the XD... |
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Callisto32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 11:34 AM Response to Reply #30 |
45. I belive you are mistaken about the spring. |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
66. The Glock has a loaded chamber indicator. |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-29-08 06:59 PM Response to Reply #3 |
74. How safe can a plastic gun be? |
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ManiacJoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-29-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. Very safe since ... |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-30-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #74 |
78. Only the frame is plastic |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
6. For a more complete thread |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #6 |
42. Excellent info...thanks (n/t) |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #6 |
67. Outstanding! |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. I love this old darling, it's the most modern firearm I'm permitted to own |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 05:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. A beautiful weapon (n/t) |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:29 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. A true beauty! |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:35 PM Response to Reply #14 |
27. Oh, no, not a real one. I wouldn't dare fire a real one for fear of damaging it. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 05:49 AM Response to Reply #7 |
36. Where do you live? |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 07:59 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. America. |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #39 |
68. Felony conviction? |
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the_real_38 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-21-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #7 |
63. My God, it's Josey Wales ... |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. Kick and recommended. Excellent contribution to the 2nd Amendment discussion on DU. n/t |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
15. Also, please try to keep the discussion |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 06:14 AM Response to Reply #15 |
38. This information is useful . |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 11:08 AM Response to Reply #15 |
44. This lights up an idea... |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 01:44 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. It would be nice but it would probably be ignored... |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #44 |
69. The second amendment foundation |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
19. This is a 1911 animation |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 05:54 AM Response to Reply #19 |
37. Thanks! |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #19 |
48. Another great animation... |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. My wife carries a Kimber 1911 |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. I can see how watching the animation would make... |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 08:06 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Long story short... |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
20. Pretty cool - I looked at every slide |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:57 PM Response to Reply #20 |
28. Any time! |
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Wcross (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
26. I carry a Kimber pro carry II. |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
29. Lets not forget about straight blowback action pistols |
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Callisto32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #29 |
46. High pressure, blowback operated weapons are possible |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. There's also delayed blowback... |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-20-08 03:02 AM Response to Reply #50 |
59. While were at it, lets not forget full blown gas action pistols |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-20-08 03:01 AM Response to Reply #46 |
58. No problem, I wonder if we should discuss the merits of a hi-point firearm |
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Callisto32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-20-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. Actually, those little carbines are pretty good. |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 09:58 PM Response to Reply #61 |
70. I hear that as well about the long guns. |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-21-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Someone tried to sell me one once |
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jeepnstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 08:15 AM Response to Reply #58 |
72. They're OK... |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-29-08 09:10 PM Response to Reply #72 |
76. you can get a much better quality gun though... |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-30-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. I wouldn't lump 9x18 with 9x19 for effectiveness |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-31-08 12:05 AM Response to Reply #77 |
80. But does 'power' = stopping power? |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-31-08 09:36 AM Response to Reply #80 |
81. When I can get HST for a 9x18 |
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Endangered Specie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-31-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #81 |
82. HST isnt the end all and be all of bullets... |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-18-08 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
31. It fires as fast as you can pull the trigger. |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 03:40 AM Response to Original message |
34. WOW! Kept me up way past my bedtime. |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-19-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #34 |
40. Here's how it works: |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-20-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #40 |
60. Got it! Thanks! Another of lifes mysterys solved. |
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423aaron (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-22-08 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
71. A few good youtube animations |
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JMackT (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
73. great animations |
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brolin_1911a1 (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-10-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
83. 1911 Cocked and Locked |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-13-08 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
84. Nice job. |
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tburnsten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-13-08 10:18 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. Thanks! |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-13-08 10:33 PM Response to Reply #85 |
86. I think you were successful. |
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