On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:34:01 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Sunday, 10 March 2013 12:29:35 UTC-3, John H wrote:

snip...

It would have been a boat ride, not a sailing adventure. This ship had no sails.



I don't suppose you've ever gone 'boating'? When you take out your boat, do you tell all your

friends you're going 'sailing'?



Why not stop looking for ways to be unpleasant?



Salmonbait

Uh huh!
Tell that to all the sailors in the US Navy, landlubber.

You failed to answer the questions.

Why would I ask those questions of the sailors in the Navy?

I believe the word 'sailor' originated when boat rides were taken 'under sail'.


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"J Herring" wrote in message
news

Why would I ask those questions of the sailors in the Navy?

I believe the word 'sailor' originated when boat rides were taken
'under sail'.

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It did, but regular Navy personnel are still called "sailors" by
tradition. When a ship leaves port it either "gets underway" or
"sails", regardless of whether it is the USS Constitution or a nuke
powered carrier.

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:07:18 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
news

Why would I ask those questions of the sailors in the Navy?

I believe the word 'sailor' originated when boat rides were taken
'under sail'.

--------------------------------------------

It did, but regular Navy personnel are still called "sailors" by
tradition. When a ship leaves port it either "gets underway" or
"sails", regardless of whether it is the USS Constitution or a nuke
powered carrier.


Give me a break.

I'd always called them 'Mariners'.


Salmonbait
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"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:07:18 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
news

Why would I ask those questions of the sailors in the Navy?

I believe the word 'sailor' originated when boat rides were taken
'under sail'.

--------------------------------------------

It did, but regular Navy personnel are still called "sailors" by
tradition. When a ship leaves port it either "gets underway" or
"sails", regardless of whether it is the USS Constitution or a nuke
powered carrier.


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does that pistol need some work?


Salmonbait
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"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

"J Herring" wrote in message
...


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


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It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


----------------------------------------

It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Today I looked at the Baretta Nano, the Ruger LC9, and the Kahr CW9. The Baretta was by far the
heaviest. I didn't shoot any of them, but without knowing anything about any of them, I'd probably
take the Kahr based on feel.


Salmonbait
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"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .


And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


----------------------------------------

It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.


Salmonbait
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"That's not a baby kicking, dear Bride, it's just a fetus!"
[Attributed to Harry Krause]

"J Herring" wrote in message
...

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am
also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa
carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some
stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v
They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts
from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was
thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall
about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser
spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.

--------------------------------------------------

I've looked for a Colt 1911 M1 but they are hard to find and those
that are available command big bucks ... well over $2k used around
here.
The new ones are not MA compliant, so legally I can't buy one. If I
can find a used one that is grandfathered, it has to have been always
owned in MA, further limiting their availability.

I almost bought the Ruger version that *is* MA compliant ... until my
buddy bought a new S&W E-series. It's the closest to the authentic
Colt 1911 that the Marine Corps is adopting as their primary sidearm.
That's why it has the tactical accessory rail on it.

The few times the Navy trusted me with a sidearm it was always an old
Colt 1911 ... probably from WWl or WWll. Didn't happen often and we
had to turn them back in to the Gunner's mate after we got off watch.

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:34:04 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



"J Herring" wrote in message
.. .

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:32 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.

Oh...glad to hear the 'problem' wasn't. I still get mixed up. I am
also in the market for a 1911,
but I'd like a Colt...just for grandkids sake. (This is what grandpa
carried in the war!) I think
they'd get a kick out of firing one. Plus, they *do* have some
stopping power if needed.

I assume you mean one of these two: http://tinyurl.com/ax2ur3v
They're beautiful weapons. Get one
and let me know what you think. Personally, I think the rail detracts
from the looks, so I wouldn't
push for one. Also, a laser sight is cool, but when a friend was
thinking of buying one at the last
gun show, I asked him to hold it up and point at a spot on a wall
about fifteen yards away. Then I
mentioned that on a range, everyone else could see how much that laser
spot was bouncing around! He
changed his mind. Try it next time you're in the store.

--------------------------------------------------

I've looked for a Colt 1911 M1 but they are hard to find and those
that are available command big bucks ... well over $2k used around
here.
The new ones are not MA compliant, so legally I can't buy one. If I
can find a used one that is grandfathered, it has to have been always
owned in MA, further limiting their availability.

I almost bought the Ruger version that *is* MA compliant ... until my
buddy bought a new S&W E-series. It's the closest to the authentic
Colt 1911 that the Marine Corps is adopting as their primary sidearm.
That's why it has the tactical accessory rail on it.

The few times the Navy trusted me with a sidearm it was always an old
Colt 1911 ... probably from WWl or WWll. Didn't happen often and we
had to turn them back in to the Gunner's mate after we got off watch.


Ditto. There are serial number listings on the web by which one can determine the year the Colt 1911
was made. They go back a long way. And, they're not near as beauteous as that S&W!


Salmonbait

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