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10 More Manly Guns
Arthurs Hall ^ | 2008 | Michael Z. Williamson

Posted on 02/17/2009 3:04:12 PM PST by dynachrome

Previously I compiled a list of the Ten Manliest Firearms. I noted that variations on the list were certainly acceptable, but still ran into a bunch of grief from non-men who were unable to read, nor to grasp that real men don't care if other real men disagree with them. Still, there are a LOT of guns out there, so I figured it was time to compile another list. You should own all of these guns before Zero takes office, and then buy more until he wets his pants and blubbers like the wuss he is. And if you don't like this list, compile your own, or wait for the next one.

(Excerpt) Read more at arthurshall.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Humor; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: banglist; gunporn; guns; manlyguns; opinion
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To: dynachrome
#5 from the original list, the S&W Model 29:

It's a comfortable revolver, and if .44 Magnum is too much, you can load it with .44 Special instead. It is stronger than it needs to be, quite accurate, and instantly recognizeable. Carrying it in a well-made leather holster says that you are, in fact, a man and you take no crap.

Mine is the Model 629 with special NRA engraving. I'm still looking for just the right leather rig for it. I know, I'm discriminating, that way.

21 posted on 02/17/2009 3:31:56 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
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To: lormand

“faces of two thugs”

LOL. check out #10 for his first list of 10.


22 posted on 02/17/2009 3:32:38 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: ZULU

Zulu was a hell of a flim, you notice they also had the Webly, .455 revolver in that movie also, kind of a wimpy load but many of them were converted to .45 ACP with half moon clips and sold in America back in the 40s and 50s. I had one when I was about 22, wish I still had it. They were ugly but they shot well and were very strong guns.


23 posted on 02/17/2009 3:32:43 PM PST by calex59
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To: dynachrome

Have you read Pohl?

I think he was a communist, but a friend of mine says his books are really good.


24 posted on 02/17/2009 3:33:01 PM PST by Retired Greyhound
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To: dynachrome

I didn’t think it was a revolver, I thought it was made on the TC contender frame? Wrong or not?


25 posted on 02/17/2009 3:34:23 PM PST by calex59
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To: altsehastiin

Read the first list ...


26 posted on 02/17/2009 3:35:09 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: dynachrome

Has anybody here ever owned a Kimber handgun? I’m thinking about buying one and would love any opinions.


27 posted on 02/17/2009 3:36:35 PM PST by abigailsmybaby (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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To: calex59

I love the movie Zulu - hence one of the reasons I took that as my name here.

I would love to get my hands on a Martini-Henry, but I guess they aren’t common in the states.

The Webbly had a strage action, didn’t it? The barrel and the top strap rotated forwards and down?


28 posted on 02/17/2009 3:37:30 PM PST by ZULU (The Obamanation of Desolation stands here. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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To: calex59

5 shot revolver is the nitro express. Big bang.

Somewhere there is a pic of the cartridge. Looks like an anti-aircraft round!


29 posted on 02/17/2009 3:37:32 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: dynachrome

30 posted on 02/17/2009 3:38:23 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: Retired Greyhound

I didn’t think Pohl was a communist. Haven’t read him in years, so my memory is fuzzy.


31 posted on 02/17/2009 3:39:11 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: dynachrome

LOL - Awesome read.
Funnily enough, I have #8 on both lists.


32 posted on 02/17/2009 3:40:28 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: ZULU

If you want a real project gun:

http://www.ima-usa.com

“Featured Item: $275 M-1878 Martini-Henry 577/.450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle: Untouched As featured in the recent SHOTGUN NEWS series by Reid Coffield. Original Item: In 1878 the Francotte patent Martini System was granted utilizing a detachable mechanism fitted without the Cocking Indicator. Revolutionary at the time by compartmentalizing the mechanism for quick disassembly, it only lasted 10 years as the latest technology. It was replaced in 1888 by the .303 cal Lee Metford bolt action Rifle’s introduction into the British Military System. Although the British never embraced this European improvement, these “Improved System Rifles” saw much service on frontiers all over the World. These Gurkha made examples were found in Military Storage in their homeland of Nepal. Each Rifle is offered totally AS FOUND, or in AS IS condition, completely un-cleaned and un-refurbished. Click here for more information.”


33 posted on 02/17/2009 3:41:07 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: dynachrome

I know what the .600 nitro is. I saw a TC converted to fire it, didn’t know they made a revolver. Either way, it is just a tad more than I like in a handgun! He** of a big game cartridge though.


34 posted on 02/17/2009 3:41:07 PM PST by calex59
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To: ZULU

The Webley revolver was probably an anachronism in the film—it didn’t become general issue until 1887.

But it looked very cool in the reloading scene, so it stayed in the picture.


35 posted on 02/17/2009 3:41:20 PM PST by Philo-Junius (One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law.)
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To: JoeProBono

Obviously a little kid who is growing up right and not part of the “victim” psychology.

Got to pass this one around to the anti-gun gurly men and women I have to put with!!


36 posted on 02/17/2009 3:41:30 PM PST by ZULU (The Obamanation of Desolation stands here. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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To: calex59

Actually, I am refering to a different .600 weapon than the one the author is using for his list.


37 posted on 02/17/2009 3:42:37 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: Philo-Junius

Didn’t know that.

They pulled one off on me. I also heard something about an airplane in the background in one scene.

But still - a GREAT movie!!


38 posted on 02/17/2009 3:43:01 PM PST by ZULU (The Obamanation of Desolation stands here. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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To: JoeProBono

I prefer the “Hello Kitty” assault rifle model, myself.


39 posted on 02/17/2009 3:44:00 PM PST by dynachrome (Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
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To: dynachrome

AWESOME!!!

But I want one I can shoot.
Where would get the ammo for such a weapon? Probably have to re-load it I guess.


40 posted on 02/17/2009 3:45:03 PM PST by ZULU (The Obamanation of Desolation stands here. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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