How many of you pistol hunters use a scope on your pistol?
Q. Simple curiousity here, I know pistol hunters who use scopes, and some who don't. If you feel like telling why, or why not, please do.
Asked by boker_magnum - Tue Jan 22 16:16:26 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't, because they are close enough when I harvest them from my tree stand.* Short range, not over 40 yards.*
Answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com - Tue Jan 22 17:37:54 2008

What is the mod where when you shoot a pistol an marine comes out?
Q. It was a mop for Halo Trial. When I shot an AR(assault Rifle) Master Chiefs Came out. When i shot a pistol, Marines came out. When i shot a plasma pistol a grunt comes out. When i charge the plasma pistol and shoot it, a jackral comes out. Please i really want the mod. I had to reformat my hhd because of a virus.
Asked by Micheal Sho - Tue Dec 8 17:51:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. AR Mod rep
Answered by Mike - Wed Dec 16 12:32:12 2009

What springer pistol should I get for a friend?
Q. Chum in question is looking for a good spring airsoft pistol; he's just going to do some target shooting and can't really do much else. He's not that interested in clear pistols, and the budget will come from the sale of his Xbox 360 (should net him about $100-150). I'm just selecting and want some suggestions. Thanks.
Asked by Mr. Pie - Fri Sep 5 19:44:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. With $100-150, you can get a very good gas or electric pistol. Spring guns are pretty much the low end of airsoft guns, and a decent or good one will only cost him I would guess $30-50. If he has the money to get something better than a springer, than I would recommend doing so, but otherwise, check out your local sports store (sports authority, big5) and I'm sure you'll find a good pistol for him.
Answered by pugsly p - Fri Sep 5 20:09:14 2008

What kind of an airsoft pistol should I buy?
Q. I have an spring airsoft gun, what kind of a pistol should I use for a battle? I wouldn't want to pay more than $25 for it, and I don't want to ship it-are there any good airsoft gun stores in Kalamazoo?
Asked by WolfBoy - Sat Apr 4 11:07:21 2009 - - 2 Answers - 4 Comments

A. honestly not much you can get for 25$ i got a tippman bereta m9 for $179 runs of green gas blow back,semi,full auto idk just look at www.airsplat.com ive bought over $5,000 from them
Answered by Issac L - Sun Apr 5 22:18:26 2009

What is the best and most inexpensive pistol for conceal and carry on an average sized male?
Q. Sorry to all those who answered, someone reported my post as point gaming. Reposting... I realize that you get what you pay for in most cases. I am not interested in a lecture on why you should spend every dime you have on a pistol. I am talking about a hand gun that can be reasonably concealed. I hear a lot of problems with the Springfield XDs. If you recommend an XD, please let me know if you frequent failure to feed. Thanks!
Asked by Eric B - Tue Jul 8 01:40:36 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is a little difficult to recommend without a little more information. What weapon are you used to shooting? Do you prefer Revolvers to Semi Auto? Is there a particular caliber you prefer? How big are your hands? You say Average...average height, weight...? I would recommend a weapon that is slim in profile, carries a sufficient amount of ammunition (preferrably hollow points) and of a caliber of at least .32 For example Beretta Tomcat...32 Cal - VERY Concealable .380 Auto (Bersa, Walther, a few others) Very Concealable 9mm (Keltec - eh...probably a few others..don't carry these so not sure of "brand") .45 the world is open (I prefer the Kimber Ultra Carry II) Another consideration is HOW you intend to conceal. If in a pocket... a… [cont.]
Answered by C M - Tue Jul 8 09:34:07 2008

How does one decock a Browning Buckmark Pistol and how should one load the first round?
Q. A recent answerer advised against using the Slide Release/Stop Latch for loading a round into the chamber ("Sling Shot" method.) Can anyone give a good method for doing this? The answerer also advised against decocking the pistol by "dry firing" it. How should it be decocked? The Browning manual is unclear or silent on these questions and so I would appreciate information to help me get started right with my new toy.
Asked by Geuler - Sat Jan 12 00:15:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When you unload the pistol, just take out the magazine first and rack the slide to clear out the cartridge in the chamber, don't use the slide stop or dry fire it, just put the safety on. When you get ready to shoot it though, put the magazine in the pistol, take the safety off and rack the slide again to chamber a round. The only way you can decock the pistol is when you field strip it by holding the trigger down with one finger and at the same time take your fingers on your other hand and let the hammer down slowly.
Answered by super682003 - Sat Jan 12 00:56:10 2008

what is the best pistol for a petite female to concealed carry?
Q. I am 5'2",120lbs.I am going to purchase a pistol for concealed carry, given my small stature my Sig .9mm and .45 are entirely too bulky to wear out I am looking for suggestions for a small reasonably priced but most importantly, reliable,semi-auto pistol. I of course have my concealed carry permit and am more than sufficiently trained and knowledgeable to be armed
Asked by h.o'leary - Sun Nov 9 00:22:01 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Is her preference a semi or a revolver? A Lady Smith is good for for a woman with small hands. Springfield & Glock have some good small frame semi's. Maybe stay in the .38, .380 or 9mm range. Personally, I'm researching this one for my wife to see if it's worth it or not. (She's approx 5' 1") (In .410 buckshot- it would be like popping off 10 .38 rounds at the poor fool that tried to mess with her)
Answered by George - Sun Nov 9 02:13:10 2008

What is the best pistol in Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer?
Q. I've been playing MW2 for quite some time now and I always have my spas-12 bling or stinger as my secondary. Now I want to try using a normal pistol (not machine pistol) with tactical knife and i was just wondering what is best one to use? I unlocked all but the Desert Eagle.
Asked by All About PSP's - Thu Apr 8 21:09:05 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I did exactly the same thing as you. And I used the .44 Magnum. Its a 2-shot kill and has no recoil. And once you unlock akimbo, its so easy to kill people, 1 shot with each and there instantly dead, althoug I strongly recommend using steady aim when u get akimbo.
Answered by Sambo340 - Thu Apr 8 21:15:27 2010

What is the legal way to transport a pistol from state to state?
Q. I have a concealed weapons permit in the state in which I reside, this permit is also valid in the state I am going to. However, there are several states in between where it is not valid. I have never transported a pistol or any any other gun across state lines. What is the legal way to transport it? I will be driving my person vehicle. my personal vehicle that is... In my state no class is required to obtain a permit.
Asked by Richard C. Normus - Tue Nov 11 02:07:27 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I actually had this same situation come up for me and I called the DPS in several states to ask them and the simple answer I got from them was that you have to be in compliance with each state law of the states you are passing through. This is a pain in the neck but probably the best, though may not be legal in some of the states, would be to have it unloaded, in pieces if it can be taken apart, and locked up. That way if you are pulled over, tell the officer about the gun and he looks at it, the officer can weigh what he sees with your story and in most cases probably wouldnt care. I do say most cases so still be careful if you plan to cause like i said, I was told I'd have to comply with each state law i traveled through in order to do… [cont.]
Answered by Greg C - Tue Nov 11 05:01:45 2008

Can an airsoft pistol that uses green gas also work with propane?
Q. I'm getting a semi-auto airsoft pistol (have not decided which one). Most of the guns I like need green gas. Green gas is so expensive, so can I use propane instead? Will it damage my gun or lower the FPS?
Asked by Jonathan - Wed Nov 25 19:00:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yup, green gas is 99% propane so most people use it instead of green. Just get yourself a propane adapter so you can fill your mags from a propane bottle and some silicone oil to add to the mags from time to time.
Answered by flyinggoldfish - Thu Nov 26 04:39:56 2009

How much is pistol and where can I buy one?
Q. ...I just want something to protect myself... I don't intend to kill someone. But if you don't trust me, just tell me how much is a pistol.
Asked by Brian - Sun Apr 30 03:29:51 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are going to get a handgun, get a Desert Eagle. It's a .50 calibur, the biggest bullet they make for personal use. To get one legally, you'll have to spend somewhere between $800-$1300. For a Glock 36 that shoots .357s (which are bad azz too), you can get one for around $300. You can either buy them online or at your local gun store. Check the yellow pages or search the net. Oh yeah, you also need a firearms permit. Definately get one of those first otherwise they won't even take the gun out of the case for you.
Answered by Low Key - Sun Apr 30 03:35:09 2006

How old do you have to be to possess a muzzle loading pistol?
Q. I want to purchase a muzzle loading pistol. I am not sure if you have to be 21 or as with a regular pistol.
Asked by aceofhearts1911 - Mon Jan 21 18:17:45 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. NY = 18. You may buy it but not fire it unless on private property in a safe legal manner(upstate).To fire pistol any where else you need a pistol permit & must be 21 or the barrel must exceed 16 inches in length.Phew!
Answered by Frank P - Mon Jan 21 18:45:05 2008

What type of pistol is best to begin shooting with?
Q. I am working towards my degree in Criminal Justice (With the intent of becoming a police officer) and was wondering which type of pistol to start out with. My experience with shooting is minimal. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by kminlimbo - Tue Dec 23 10:05:41 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When I went through the academy, many of the top shooters had minimal or no experience with handguns. They were easier to teach because there were no bad habits to break. The way an officer handles his gun can be much different than most are used to. Regardless of what you start with, it will probably be different than the one you will carry. I wouldn't worry about it, you will have plenty of practice and supervision on the police range.
Answered by trooper3316 - Tue Dec 23 10:39:54 2008

What is a good concealed carry self defense pistol?
Q. I'm looking for a self defense pistol for concealed carry. Something around $500, I like the look of boxy pistols such as the glock. I would prefer no manual safety but enough safety where i won't shoot myself by accident. I wear an XL glove size so can't be too small of a pistol.
Asked by TheBigC - Mon Dec 1 13:37:33 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The Smith and Wesson Model SW40VE is a 40 cal that is a good gun that is not overly priced. I saw it on sale here in MD for around 400 dollars. The 40 cal is a all around good self defense gun. If you have a gun range near you that will rent you a gun try the guns you like. then make a choice. also don't count out used guns you have people that buy guns that never shoot them or don't like them then sell them.
Answered by ROD R - Mon Dec 1 13:54:38 2008

What country produces the fastest firing machine pistol?
Q. What's the difference between a machine pistol and a machine gun? Is the mack 10 a machine pistol?
Asked by Ike - Sun Sep 2 19:01:34 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. WE DO! The good ol' U.S. of A. A 'machine pistol' is an automatic weapon that fires pistol caliber ammunition(.45ACP, 9mm Luger,etc.) The machine pistols with the fastest ROF (Rate of Fire) are the Ingram design manufactured by MAC (Military Armaments Corp.) of Smyrna, GA. ALL Ingram design weapons are 'machine pistols'. MAC-10 .45ACP MAC-11 9mm Luger MAC-12 .380ACP These weapons fired at a rate between 1200-1500 rpm.
Answered by Grizzly II - Sun Sep 2 20:34:22 2007

How do I upgrade my spring airsoft pistol?
Q. I have two spring pistols both them are around 220 fps with .2 and can fly up to 130 feet accurate. My friend got the same pistol to go up to 270 fps with .2 and can fly really far. So how can I upgrade it?
Asked by i need answers!!!!! - Wed Aug 5 21:23:20 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well depending on the gun you can take it to different airsoft shops to see if they offer a spring upgrade, and barrel length increase. The spring is the source of a spring powered airsoft gun, upgrading this will allow higher FPS. After that if you lengthen the barrel with a 6MM in diameter pipe and a adapter to connect it to the built-in barrel (note: do not attach to the orange tip that is not part of the barrel and do not remove it permanently because that could get you fined and have the gun confiscated depending where in the USA you live. Do NOT shrink the inside of the pipe any smaller than 6MM, if it gets smaller the bb most likely will jam and the gun may be ruined forever!) by about 2-5 inches (depending on how far and strait you… [cont.]
Answered by ThePhizMaster - Fri Aug 7 20:13:13 2009

What are the advantages of a revolver versus a semiautomatic pistol?
Q. I know very little about firearms, thjis is just out of curiosity. But it seems like the reload advantages of a semiauto pistol with a magazine make it more practical than an individually loaded revolver. Can a revolver do things a semiauto can't? Is it easier to make it more accurate, or more powerful w/ less recoil? Or is it more of an aesthetic, stylistic appeal? Thanks for your input!
Asked by fleepflawp - Tue Jan 6 11:42:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. A revolver has very few moving parts, and has 6 rounds pre-chambered. A semi-automatic pistol depends on a lot of things to work right. I like them both, but for self defense a revolver is much simpler to operate, and much less likely to fail. On the other hand, a semi-automatic pistol is a lot of fun and there are plenty of them out there that operate flawlessly 99.9% of the time. As far as accuracy... Either one needs to be machined very well to be accurate. In the case of the revolver it has 6 chambers that need to line up with the barrel. The automatic chambers all rounds in the same place, but the barrel moves inside the slide causing alignment issues if the tolerances aren't tight. Also, it is common for a revolver to have a 6" [cont.]
Answered by JoeDirt - Tue Jan 6 12:16:40 2009

What advise can you provide for getting an 8 year old started in recreational pistol shooting?
Q. I am looking for some intelligent advise from others on getting my 8 year old son involved in pistol shooting. I am an experience shooter and gun owner, but have not exposed my children to the sport very much. They have been exposed to the world of firearms though, and have been present when guns were out of the safe for cleaning, etc. My son (older than his siblings by many years) has been spoken to about not touching a gun unless I am with him, keep your finger off the trigger, etc. He and I have even been in a few gun shops, and found a pistol that fit his hands pretty well. I'm just not sure how to go about beginning the instruction process. When I taught my wife to shoot, I gave her a bit of verbal instruction on what to expect, then… [cont.]
Asked by Jamie A - Sat Sep 15 14:13:54 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, I'd actually start with a .22 rifle and single fire or bolt action would be the preference. Maybe a Cricket? Rifles are much easier to shoot for young hands because you can sit them down at a bench with bags and load and then let them fire at the target. Pistols require two hands and a whole lot more control. Your kid can be spinning those little steel spinner targets in no time with a rifle, which is fun and positive encouragement. Pistols will be much slower to get him on target. The great thing about firearms, is you can sell in a year or two and not loose much of your investment, then move up to something different.
Answered by DJ - Sat Sep 15 14:31:58 2007

What would be good pistol to buy for personal protection?
Q. IWhat would be good pistol to buy for personal protection? I want to buy a reasonable priced pistol for personal protection. I don t want to spend a mint for the pistol but I do wont it to be reliable. I would carry it while hiking in the wilderness and in the glovebox of the car. Please give me some recommendations on the type, brand and caliber. Thanks
Asked by Gregg F - Fri Mar 9 21:17:39 2007 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Anything over 9 MM Markarov is a good caliber. ANY 1911
Answered by .45 Peacemaker - Sat Mar 10 00:59:47 2007

What is the best airsoft pistol on the market?
Q. Im lookin for a pistol that's co2 or gas that's above 300fps but no more than 500fps semi auto or full and blowback and under $80
Asked by Hotrod021075 - Tue Apr 20 23:49:43 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'd go for the kjw g23, its sweet, durable, and rare. Out of all the sites I've compared, I think Airsplat has the best prices for most of the airsoft stuff out there. I've ordered from them a few times already, and they're really good with shipping and getting things to me on time quickly
Answered by stinky1108 - Thu Apr 22 19:41:38 2010