Posted on 05/24/2010 2:42:03 PM PDT by Constitutionalist Conservative
Edited on 05/24/2010 3:06:21 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry's showdown on the jogging trail has spurred a gun maker to sell a "Coyote Special" edition of the weapon he used to take down the varmint.
Perry shot the coyote that he said was threatening his daughter's puppy with a Ruger .380-caliber pistol. Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. has now come out with a version emblazoned with "Coyote Special" and "A True Texan" on the sides.
(Excerpt) Read more at theeagle.com ...
“Our governor can outshoot your governor. That’s what I like to tell people from out of state,” said salesman George Gibbons.
He obviously hasn’t met Sarah Palin yet.
Time to offer bounties on the coyotes that bring in van loads of illegals.....
No one but an AP writer would make a statement like that. Real Dumb.
I like the concept, but I’d be a little concerned about the quality of fit. Look at the gap between the slide and frame in the 3’rd (last) photo. But for the price ($379) I guess one can’t be too picky.
My Governor, Jim Doyle of WI, would have probably scurried up the nearest tree and called 911.
I think I like that better than sleeping with the fishes
Checked out that gap on a Glock lately?
Comparing Governors - California Vs. Texas
The Governor of California and the Governor of Texas are both jogging along a marked trail in their home states, accompanied by a pet dog. A coyote jumps out and attacks the dog. Here is what follows:
California:
#1. Governor starts to intervene and then realizes he should stop; the coyote is only doing what is natural.
#2. Calls animal control. Animal control captures coyote and spends $200 testing it for diseases and $500 relocating it.
#3. Calls veterinarian, who collects dead dog and bills $200 to test it for diseases.
#4. Governor goes to hospital and runs up a bill for $3500 to get bite wound cleaned and bandaged, as well as being tested for possible diseases from the coyote.
#5. Jogging trail is shut down for 6 months while State Department of Wildlife Services conducts a $100,000 survey to make sure the area is clear of dangerous animals.
#6. Governor allots $50,000 to start a state-run coyote-awareness program for people who live in the area.
#7. State legislature spends $2 million on a study to investigate how to better handle rabies and make recommendations to eradicate animal-borne diseases.
#8. Governor’s security agent is fired for not stopping the attack and for allowing the Governor to try at first to intervene.
#9. State spends $75,000 required to train a new security agent for the Governor.
#10. California State Employees Union files a lawsuit demanding re-hiring of prior security agent.
#11. PETA files lawsuit to protest forced relocation of the coyote.
Texas:
#1. Governor expends one .380 ACP Gold Dot Hollow Point, previously acquired for $1.23 at his own personal expense.
#2. Governor and dog happily keep on jogging.
Does anyone wonder why California is broke?
No self-respecting Texan outside of Austin would carry a .380 except maybe a girl who hasn’t reached puberty yet.....
Yes I have. For polymers, I prefer the Springfield XD or S&W M&P.
I believe he also has a .45LC for dress occasions. :P
I live in the country. My “snake charmer” is a 45 Long Colt derringer with a #4 shot .410 round. I also fire 44 SPL in it (cheaper than 45 LC and not so much of a rasslin’ match). Before CHL law it was my anti-carjacking gun (no ballistics). I like Rick well enough but he shoulda paid off the press to say a little girl shot it if it was a .380.
Check the gap at the back of the slide above the slide release tab on your XD, then.
that’s darn good- did you write it??
if you did then EMAIL THAT ALL OVER!!!
It has the potential to go viral on the ‘net
Friend of mine just bought a used Smith Model 36 for $200 - that would be my preference...
;>)
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