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On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:12:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/5/2014 4:25 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 5 Feb 2014 14:56:41 -0600, Boating All Out wrote:

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Sharpshooters has classes to improve shooting skills. Cost is $125 for a two-hour one-on-one class
with the instructor. Bring the firearms and two boxes of ammo. Might do it just for the hell of it.

Save your money. Take a golf lesson. Much harder than shooting.


I've wasted enough money on golf lessons. I need to spend a lot more time practicing if I really
want to improve. I don't see myself doing that.


I've noticed at the range that there are some people very proficient in
shooting who are always willing to watch your stance, shooting style and
offer suggestions. When I had the S&W Bodyguard and was constantly
shooting low, one guy (turns out he's on the club competition pistol
shooting team) pointed out what I was doing wrong. He helped a lot but
I still didn't like that pistol. I suppose if it was the only handgun
you had and shot, you'd become very familiar with it but when you shoot
other handguns as well, it becomes a pain in the ass to concentrate on
the idiosyncrasies of one gun.


My SIL has a Bodyguard. I didn't like it either. I took her to the range to learn how to shoot it,
but it wasn't the gun I'd buy.

I like the Sig P938 much better.

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On 2/5/2014 5:18 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:12:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/5/2014 4:25 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 5 Feb 2014 14:56:41 -0600, Boating All Out wrote:

In article ,
says...


Sharpshooters has classes to improve shooting skills. Cost is $125 for a two-hour one-on-one class
with the instructor. Bring the firearms and two boxes of ammo. Might do it just for the hell of it.

Save your money. Take a golf lesson. Much harder than shooting.

I've wasted enough money on golf lessons. I need to spend a lot more time practicing if I really
want to improve. I don't see myself doing that.


I've noticed at the range that there are some people very proficient in
shooting who are always willing to watch your stance, shooting style and
offer suggestions. When I had the S&W Bodyguard and was constantly
shooting low, one guy (turns out he's on the club competition pistol
shooting team) pointed out what I was doing wrong. He helped a lot but
I still didn't like that pistol. I suppose if it was the only handgun
you had and shot, you'd become very familiar with it but when you shoot
other handguns as well, it becomes a pain in the ass to concentrate on
the idiosyncrasies of one gun.


My SIL has a Bodyguard. I didn't like it either. I took her to the range to learn how to shoot it,
but it wasn't the gun I'd buy.

I like the Sig P938 much better.


How do they compare size wise? The one good thing about the Bodyguard
is that it was a good pocket size pistol. Problem was that if I ever
had to use it in a hurry for self-defense I'd probably hit the sucker in
the foot.


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On 2/5/14, 5:21 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/5/2014 5:18 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:12:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 2/5/2014 4:25 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 5 Feb 2014 14:56:41 -0600, Boating All Out
wrote:

In article ,
says...


Sharpshooters has classes to improve shooting skills. Cost is $125
for a two-hour one-on-one class
with the instructor. Bring the firearms and two boxes of ammo.
Might do it just for the hell of it.

Save your money. Take a golf lesson. Much harder than shooting.

I've wasted enough money on golf lessons. I need to spend a lot more
time practicing if I really
want to improve. I don't see myself doing that.


I've noticed at the range that there are some people very proficient in
shooting who are always willing to watch your stance, shooting style and
offer suggestions. When I had the S&W Bodyguard and was constantly
shooting low, one guy (turns out he's on the club competition pistol
shooting team) pointed out what I was doing wrong. He helped a lot but
I still didn't like that pistol. I suppose if it was the only handgun
you had and shot, you'd become very familiar with it but when you shoot
other handguns as well, it becomes a pain in the ass to concentrate on
the idiosyncrasies of one gun.


My SIL has a Bodyguard. I didn't like it either. I took her to the
range to learn how to shoot it,
but it wasn't the gun I'd buy.

I like the Sig P938 much better.


How do they compare size wise? The one good thing about the Bodyguard
is that it was a good pocket size pistol. Problem was that if I ever
had to use it in a hurry for self-defense I'd probably hit the sucker in
the foot.



Pocket pistols give me the creepies. I dunno why. If I were buying a
carry pistol, it wouldn't fit in my pocket. My fav revolver probably is
the S&W 686.
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On 2/5/2014 5:30 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

On 2/5/14, 5:21 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


On 2/5/2014 5:18 PM, Poco Loco wrote:



My SIL has a Bodyguard. I didn't like it either. I took her to the
range to learn how to shoot it,
but it wasn't the gun I'd buy.

I like the Sig P938 much better.


How do they compare size wise? The one good thing about the Bodyguard
is that it was a good pocket size pistol. Problem was that if I ever
had to use it in a hurry for self-defense I'd probably hit the sucker in
the foot.



Pocket pistols give me the creepies. I dunno why. If I were buying a
carry pistol, it wouldn't fit in my pocket. My fav revolver probably is
the S&W 686.



For concealed carry, I liked the pocket sized S&W. I had a nylon pocket
holster for it. Thing is, in the summer at the guitar shop I often wore
light "T" shirts or something that made concealing a hip or back holster
a little difficult. You can always tell who's carrying in the summer.
They usually have a un-tucked shirt or a light jacket on, even in 90
degree weather. The pocket sized S&W Bodyguard was convenient that way
and was small enough to be inconspicuous. Many musicians are liberals
and don't take too kindly to a guy selling them a guitar with a gun on
his belt. :-)

I have a buddy who carries in an ankle holster. I get a kick out of
that. I could just picture myself being robbed up at the shop and
hopping around on one foot while asking the guy to hold on until I drew
my weapon.




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On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:30:52 PM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/5/14, 5:21 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

On 2/5/2014 5:18 PM, Poco Loco wrote:


On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:12:21 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"


wrote:




On 2/5/2014 4:25 PM, Poco Loco wrote:


On Wed, 5 Feb 2014 14:56:41 -0600, Boating All Out


wrote:




In article ,


says...






Sharpshooters has classes to improve shooting skills. Cost is $125


for a two-hour one-on-one class


with the instructor. Bring the firearms and two boxes of ammo.


Might do it just for the hell of it.




Save your money. Take a golf lesson. Much harder than shooting.




I've wasted enough money on golf lessons. I need to spend a lot more


time practicing if I really


want to improve. I don't see myself doing that.






I've noticed at the range that there are some people very proficient in


shooting who are always willing to watch your stance, shooting style and


offer suggestions. When I had the S&W Bodyguard and was constantly


shooting low, one guy (turns out he's on the club competition pistol


shooting team) pointed out what I was doing wrong. He helped a lot but


I still didn't like that pistol. I suppose if it was the only handgun


you had and shot, you'd become very familiar with it but when you shoot


other handguns as well, it becomes a pain in the ass to concentrate on


the idiosyncrasies of one gun.




My SIL has a Bodyguard. I didn't like it either. I took her to the


range to learn how to shoot it,


but it wasn't the gun I'd buy.




I like the Sig P938 much better.






How do they compare size wise? The one good thing about the Bodyguard


is that it was a good pocket size pistol. Problem was that if I ever


had to use it in a hurry for self-defense I'd probably hit the sucker in


the foot.








Pocket pistols give me the creepies. I dunno why. If I were buying a

carry pistol, it wouldn't fit in my pocket. My fav revolver probably is

the S&W 686.


Over a period of time I've gotten to be great friends with my Hungarian FEG-PA63 in 9mm Makarov. At 50 ft. I can rapidly empty the clip and ping up a gallon paint can lid with ease.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._with_Clip.jpg
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On Thursday, February 6, 2014 9:05:52 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote:

Over a period of time I've gotten to be great friends with my Hungarian FEG-PA63 in 9mm Makarov. At 50 ft. I can rapidly empty the clip and ping up a gallon paint can lid with ease.



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._with_Clip.jpg


I have a couple of the CZ-82's in 9mm Makarov. Great pistols, very accurate, and cheap! Good capacity too with the 12+1 system.

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On 2/6/2014 8:51 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:11:23 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:30:52 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 2/5/14, 5:21 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


How do they compare size wise? The one good thing about the Bodyguard
is that it was a good pocket size pistol. Problem was that if I ever
had to use it in a hurry for self-defense I'd probably hit the sucker in
the foot.



Pocket pistols give me the creepies. I dunno why. If I were buying a
carry pistol, it wouldn't fit in my pocket. My fav revolver probably is
the S&W 686.


You still should have a holster, even for a pocket pistol. I agree I
don't like the pocket idea either. When I was carrying I used a cross
draw hip carry or the good old shoulder holster if I was wearing a
suit. Both were accessible in the car.
Both


I was thinking about Dick's post last night. I'm halfway thinking of getting one of these:

http://www.sneakypeteholsters.com/te...ide-image2.png

They come especially made for various pistols, including the P938.

And then I wondered, why not just carry it in the front pocket of my jeans - without a holster. What
does the pocket holster do for you?



Heh. I had one of those. Gave it to my wife. She carries her
cellphone and other junk in it. The idea of the pocket holster is
three fold. One, it keeps the gun and barrel clean of crap you might
have in the bottom of your pocket and two, it holds it in a position
that is easy to withdraw and three, prevents catching things like the
trigger on your pants. The one I had for the Bodyguard was this one:

http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/361/361065.jpg

Inexpensive and worked well.




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