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strife · 11-12-2003, 09:19 PM

So tomorrow after class, I am going to pick up my first firearm ever... And its going to be a Remington 870 Express Magnum 12 Gauge. It only costs $223.99, and I'm splitting the cost with a friend. I am so excited.

I can't wait to go shooting this weekend.

Yay for gun ownership.

PULL!

jumpjet · 11-12-2003, 09:21 PM

I'm the proud owner of the other half of that firearm. w00t!

Lebell · 11-12-2003, 09:21 PM

Be responsible and have fun

jumpjet · 11-12-2003, 09:29 PM

Thanks lebell! We will...on both counts.

Slims · 11-12-2003, 09:43 PM

heh, enjoy. Make sure you get 2 and 3/4 inch shells and not 3" magnum, they will be better for you to learn on.

enjoy your new toy.

SuperMidget · 11-12-2003, 11:19 PM

Ahhh, our little strife is all grown up. He went and bought his first gun.

Congrats, the first gun is always the best. Have fun, be safe and aim small.

numist · 11-13-2003, 12:10 AM

be careful with it - I can hit things from 900 meters away with the right equipment, but it takes time to get there, so take it out, have some fun, and remember to practice proper safety, if one of you comes back with lead in 'im, then I'm taking the damn gun.

Enjoy fellas

Moonduck · 11-13-2003, 08:41 AM

Good on ya! Good choice in guns too, it'll serve you both well. Be safe, and have fun!

strife · 11-13-2003, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by numist
be careful with it - I can hit things from 900 meters away with the right equipment, but it takes time to get there, so take it out, have some fun, and remember to practice proper safety, if one of you comes back with lead in 'im, then I'm taking the damn gun.

Enjoy fellas

You'll have to pry it from my cold dead fingers. ;P

Thanks for all the support guys!

Aesik · 11-14-2003, 04:15 PM

Little advice with your first firearm:

Take hunter's safety whether or not you actually plan to hunt. What you learn there will be invaluable to you.

SSJwrestler · 11-16-2003, 10:12 AM

be safe, thanks for supporting el 2nd Amendmento

strife · 11-16-2003, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aesik
Little advice with your first firearm:

Take hunter's safety whether or not you actually plan to hunt. What you learn there will be invaluable to you.

Ooh, thanks for that tidbit of advice, I never would have though of that.

But unfortuantely the deal did not go down as planned

. So we weren't able to get the gun. Stupid things like food and school got in the way

Dumb bills.

orange monkeyee · 11-16-2003, 06:48 PM

My friend has one of those, I've used it before. Lots of fun. Makes pumpkins go Splat! with slugs.

Eldaire · 11-17-2003, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lebell
Be responsible and have fun

NOT!

Peetster · 11-17-2003, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eldaire
NOT!

No, really. Be responsible and have fun.

Moonduck · 11-17-2003, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eldaire
NOT!

Much more fun to be able to keep your firearm after using it. So, yeah, be responsible and have fun.

monkeysugar · 11-17-2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by strife
Ooh, thanks for that tidbit of advice, I never would have though of that.

But unfortuantely the deal did not go down as planned . So we weren't able to get the gun. Stupid things like food and school got in the way Dumb bills.

That's too bad that things didn't work out. I'm pretty much in the same boat. I was looking to get another 6.5X55 Swedish Mauser, but I ended up having to sell one of my .22s to take care of some unforseen expenses. Trust me though, the first gun is always the best, no matter how many more you buy, that first one will probably always hold a special place in your heart.

eribrav · 11-18-2003, 06:31 PM

If you're still looking for your first gun, you might consider some other firearms before buying a 12 gauge shotgun.

A 12 gauge is not going to be the firearm you want to grab to go out and shoot targets on a given afternoon. Even with 2 3/4 shells it's a hell of a wallop on your shoulder. When I go out to sight in and check the accuracy of my 12 gauge for hunting season, I fire maybe 5 or 6 rounds. At that point my neck and shoulder hurt and I'm sick of the damned thing. Since you hadn't planned on hunter safety, I'm assuming you don't specifically need the shotgun to hunt with. Although I will say with light rounds, skeet shooting can be enjoyable.

You might consder a small calibre semi-automatic rifle instead. A .22 is great for hunting squirrels, and also really nice for plinking.

Just a thought.

Moonduck · 11-18-2003, 08:17 PM

I've never understood people talking about heavy recoil on a 12ga. It never seemed to be that much to me. Then again, I'm used to things like Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44magnum, and I don't think it has overmuc recoil.

To date, the only weapons that have beaten me up were rifles. One was, oddly, a .223, but I attribute that beating to an absolutely atrocious stock. The blasted thing was painful just to shoulder (some oddball folding hard plastic thing). The other was a Lee-Enfield "Jungle carbine" in .303 British. It beat me up because of the so-called recoil pad on the butt. Why they call an undersized brick of steel-hard rubber (1" x 3.5" or so) a recoil pad, I don't know. All I know is that the bloody thing like to wore a hole in my shoulder. I've got a coupla .30-06's that don't have near the percieved recoil of that lil beast.

MrFuzzy469 · 12-02-2003, 10:43 PM

Happy day for you. Congrats to you!!!

Exodus · 12-07-2003, 07:00 PM

Congrats on your new purchase. Have fun and be safe!

Damnyankee · 12-08-2003, 07:23 AM

I have the same gun that I use for turkey and deer, and the 3" Remington copper solid slugs will ruin your shoulder after a few rounds. If you want to have fun plinking, go with a .22. I have a Ruger 10/22 and couldn't be happier with it, there's also a lot of after market cool stuff you can buy for it.

ironman · 12-08-2003, 12:52 PM

All i can say is be carefull and responsible.

Jonnymax · 12-08-2003, 01:06 PM

Awesome choice!

My first firearm was a Remington 870 magnum With 20" barrel, 6 round mag tube and synth stock. I love it.

Have fun and be safe!

strife · 12-10-2003, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, although, as stated earlier, and I should have put an edit in the first post, we weren't able to get the shotgun.

Bills, and school take priority I guess. LAME!

strife · 01-09-2004, 12:37 PM

So for Christmas, my girlfriend and her family decided to get me a Winchester Model 1300!!!! It's a 12 guage with synthetic stock, 5 round tube +1 in the barrel. The barrel is 28" I believe. WOO-HOO!! I can't wait to take it out and try it. Yay! They also picked up a gun cleaning kit, and a case and a box of shells too. I'm all set. In the words of a (somewhat) lame video game: "It's time to kick ass and chew buggle gum...I'm all outta gum."

Lebell · 01-09-2004, 01:05 PM

Well congrats!

Glad to see you finally scored!

SuperMidget · 01-09-2004, 02:28 PM

Welcome to the ranks strife. Always good to hear of another convert.

Quote:

Originally posted by Lebell
Well congrats!

Glad to see you finally scored!

Ditto!

Stay safe, aim small.

strife · 01-09-2004, 10:51 PM

I hate to sound dumb, but how does one "aim small." I don't really understand that concept.

SuperMidget · 01-09-2004, 11:22 PM

Don't aim at a large target. Pick a small point and use that as an aim point. It's just a way of keeping yourself on target.

The full saying is "Aim small, miss small"

Not relevant to shotguns, but I like to say it.

strife · 01-09-2004, 11:27 PM

Yeah, I remember hearing that quote from The Patriot, with Mel gibson. It makes sense, thanks for clarifying that. :P

Mastershredder · 02-01-2004, 03:20 PM

I bought one in October. Awesome gun. If you're not using a scope, i'd recommend getting some Tru-Glo fiber optic sights for it.

strife · 02-01-2004, 03:26 PM

I've seen the Tru-Glo sights before and definatly wanted to pick some up, however, money is tight, and I haven't even been able to shoot it yet

. So it's not real high on the must have list for right now. But they are definatly on the list.

Mastershredder · 02-01-2004, 08:16 PM

Well like everyone's saying, have fun and be safe. Oh and if a friend gives you a bunch of extra ammo, make sure to read what shell type it is before firing it... I was skeet shooting and accidentally put a Magnum turkey load shot in. When you don't expect it, it just hurts even more.

I definately agree with taking the hunter safety course. It's free, and it will give you some good info.

Dostoevsky · 02-02-2004, 05:45 PM

Congratulations fellas, the trusty old 870 will never let you down. I own a lot of guns but when I'm in the woods carrying a shotgun its an 870 express. If pot is a gateway drug I think shotguns may be gateway guns. I know my collection has really expanded and diversified since my first 870. Happy collecting!!!

-Dostoevsky

11-12-2003, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	WOO-HOO My First Firearm. So tomorrow after class, I am going to pick up my first firearm ever... And its going to be a Remington 870 Express Magnum 12 Gauge. It only costs $223.99, and I'm splitting the cost with a friend. I am so excited. I can't wait to go shooting this weekend. Yay for gun ownership. PULL! __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife

11-12-2003, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
jumpjet Upright Location: chi-town.	I'm the proud owner of the other half of that firearm. w00t! __________________ sup.

11-12-2003, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Be responsible and have fun __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

11-12-2003, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
jumpjet Upright Location: chi-town.	Thanks lebell! We will...on both counts. __________________ sup.

11-12-2003, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	heh, enjoy. Make sure you get 2 and 3/4 inch shells and not 3" magnum, they will be better for you to learn on. enjoy your new toy. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

11-12-2003, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
SuperMidget Banned Location: Farm country, South Dakota	Ahhh, our little strife is all grown up. He went and bought his first gun. Congrats, the first gun is always the best. Have fun, be safe and aim small.

11-13-2003, 12:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
numist Banned Location: UCSD, 510.49 miles from my love	be careful with it - I can hit things from 900 meters away with the right equipment, but it takes time to get there, so take it out, have some fun, and remember to practice proper safety, if one of you comes back with lead in 'im, then I'm taking the damn gun. Enjoy fellas

11-13-2003, 08:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Good on ya! Good choice in guns too, it'll serve you both well. Be safe, and have fun!

11-14-2003, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aesik Tilted	Little advice with your first firearm: Take hunter's safety whether or not you actually plan to hunt. What you learn there will be invaluable to you.

11-16-2003, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
SSJwrestler Banned Location: Davidson, NC/ Manassas, VA	be safe, thanks for supporting el 2nd Amendmento

11-16-2003, 06:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
orange monkeyee Banned	My friend has one of those, I've used it before. Lots of fun. Makes pumpkins go Splat! with slugs.

11-18-2003, 06:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	If you're still looking for your first gun, you might consider some other firearms before buying a 12 gauge shotgun. A 12 gauge is not going to be the firearm you want to grab to go out and shoot targets on a given afternoon. Even with 2 3/4 shells it's a hell of a wallop on your shoulder. When I go out to sight in and check the accuracy of my 12 gauge for hunting season, I fire maybe 5 or 6 rounds. At that point my neck and shoulder hurt and I'm sick of the damned thing. Since you hadn't planned on hunter safety, I'm assuming you don't specifically need the shotgun to hunt with. Although I will say with light rounds, skeet shooting can be enjoyable. You might consder a small calibre semi-automatic rifle instead. A .22 is great for hunting squirrels, and also really nice for plinking. Just a thought.

11-18-2003, 08:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	I've never understood people talking about heavy recoil on a 12ga. It never seemed to be that much to me. Then again, I'm used to things like Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44magnum, and I don't think it has overmuc recoil. To date, the only weapons that have beaten me up were rifles. One was, oddly, a .223, but I attribute that beating to an absolutely atrocious stock. The blasted thing was painful just to shoulder (some oddball folding hard plastic thing). The other was a Lee-Enfield "Jungle carbine" in .303 British. It beat me up because of the so-called recoil pad on the butt. Why they call an undersized brick of steel-hard rubber (1" x 3.5" or so) a recoil pad, I don't know. All I know is that the bloody thing like to wore a hole in my shoulder. I've got a coupla .30-06's that don't have near the percieved recoil of that lil beast.

12-02-2003, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
MrFuzzy469 Banned	Happy day for you. Congrats to you!!!

12-07-2003, 07:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
Exodus Psycho	Congrats on your new purchase. Have fun and be safe!

12-08-2003, 07:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
Damnyankee Crazy Location: Metro Detroit	I have the same gun that I use for turkey and deer, and the 3" Remington copper solid slugs will ruin your shoulder after a few rounds. If you want to have fun plinking, go with a .22. I have a Ruger 10/22 and couldn't be happier with it, there's also a lot of after market cool stuff you can buy for it.

12-08-2003, 12:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
ironman Smithers, release the hounds Location: Guatemala, Guatemala	All i can say is be carefull and responsible. __________________ If I agreed with you we´d both be wrong

12-08-2003, 01:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jonnymax Maxed out Location: Portland, OR, USA, Earth, Milky Way	Awesome choice! My first firearm was a Remington 870 magnum With 20" barrel, 6 round mag tube and synth stock. I love it. Have fun and be safe!

12-10-2003, 05:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	Thanks for the encouragement, although, as stated earlier, and I should have put an edit in the first post, we weren't able to get the shotgun. Bills, and school take priority I guess. LAME! __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife

01-09-2004, 12:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	So for Christmas, my girlfriend and her family decided to get me a Winchester Model 1300!!!! It's a 12 guage with synthetic stock, 5 round tube +1 in the barrel. The barrel is 28" I believe. WOO-HOO!! I can't wait to take it out and try it. Yay! They also picked up a gun cleaning kit, and a case and a box of shells too. I'm all set. In the words of a (somewhat) lame video game: "It's time to kick ass and chew buggle gum...I'm all outta gum." __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife Last edited by strife; 01-09-2004 at 10:11 PM..

01-09-2004, 01:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Well congrats! Glad to see you finally scored! __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

01-09-2004, 10:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	I hate to sound dumb, but how does one "aim small." I don't really understand that concept. __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife

01-09-2004, 11:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
SuperMidget Banned Location: Farm country, South Dakota	Don't aim at a large target. Pick a small point and use that as an aim point. It's just a way of keeping yourself on target. The full saying is "Aim small, miss small" Not relevant to shotguns, but I like to say it.

01-09-2004, 11:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	Yeah, I remember hearing that quote from The Patriot, with Mel gibson. It makes sense, thanks for clarifying that. :P __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife

02-01-2004, 03:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
Mastershredder Crazy Location: NY	I bought one in October. Awesome gun. If you're not using a scope, i'd recommend getting some Tru-Glo fiber optic sights for it. __________________ We're sorry, this profile is on backorder..

02-01-2004, 03:26 PM	#33 (permalink)
strife Insane Location: Chi-Town	I've seen the Tru-Glo sights before and definatly wanted to pick some up, however, money is tight, and I haven't even been able to shoot it yet . So it's not real high on the must have list for right now. But they are definatly on the list. __________________ You are what you love, not what loves you. strife

02-01-2004, 08:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
Mastershredder Crazy Location: NY	Well like everyone's saying, have fun and be safe. Oh and if a friend gives you a bunch of extra ammo, make sure to read what shell type it is before firing it... I was skeet shooting and accidentally put a Magnum turkey load shot in. When you don't expect it, it just hurts even more. I definately agree with taking the hunter safety course. It's free, and it will give you some good info. __________________ We're sorry, this profile is on backorder..

02-02-2004, 05:45 PM	#35 (permalink)
Dostoevsky Psycho Location: Macon, GA	Congratulations fellas, the trusty old 870 will never let you down. I own a lot of guns but when I'm in the woods carrying a shotgun its an 870 express. If pot is a gateway drug I think shotguns may be gateway guns. I know my collection has really expanded and diversified since my first 870. Happy collecting!!! -Dostoevsky __________________ Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned. It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener. Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged