Subj : Re: .22 SAA
To   : Zombie Mambo
From : Moondog
Date : Wed Jun 17 2020 12:18 pm

 Re: Re: .22 SAA
 By: Zombie Mambo to Moondog on Tue Jun 16 2020 06:57 pm

>   Re: Re: .22 SAA
>   By: Moondog to Zombie Mambo on Mon May 11 2020 03:14 pm
>
>  >   Re: Re: .22 SAA
>  >   By: Zombie Mambo to Weatherman on Sun May 10 2020 03:46 pm
>  >
>  > >
>  >  > You are correct that I do not own a hi point.
>  >  > However my brother does.
>  >  > It's junk.
>  >  > Price alone usually is a great indicator on what you're buying.
>  >  >
>  >  > I'd carry it as backup if i was hunting, maybe as a finisher.
>  >  >
>  >  > I would not trust my life with it as my choice for CCW.
>  >  >
>  >  > But like ANY firearm, I'd rather have one that not have anything.
>  >  >
>  >  >
>  >  > Thanks,
>  >  > Zombie Mambo
>  >  >
>  > I think it's a natural response to assume inexpensive means junk, however
>  > there's only so much workmanship and material quality put into inexpensiv
>  > firearms.  I'd consider a Hi-Point to be a fun shooter, however I doubt I
>  > shot a match or depend on one for concealed carry.
>  >
>
> Yes, agreed. However I think there are some well made cheapos out there.
> Kel-Tec for example seems to be affordable, and reliable.
>
> At least my experience with them has been.
>
> In other news, Saturday I got to hold and inspect a WWI Army Issued Colt .45
> It was my Great Uncle's Father (my great grandpa). It was issued to him and
> carried it in WWI. I believe they were in service between 1898 and 1940
> probably when new style was issued for WWII. Anyways, it is in EXCELLENT
> condition, heavy as hell, and big. I can't imagine carrying it.
>
> He also had a LLama Arms .380 Micromax, which is a replica of a 1911 model
> pistol. I was amazed at how well built and comfortable this spanish firearm
> They went belly up in 2000 but still fetch 300+ used.
>
> I love coming across new things and unexpected charms in the firearms world.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Zombie Mambo
>

Wow.  Llama is a name I haven't heard in awhile.  I recall seeing them in
magazines back in the 1980's and 90's

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