Pet Guns?

[Gary]

I have been fortunate enough to have been able to buy, sell, and trade, as well as accumulate a fair number of guns over the years. Most were pretty decent guns. Most of them spend most of the time unused, locked in the safe. There are a few, that for some reason, I become attached to and are used frequently. They somehow fit me. I am not sure what causes this to happen. It is not condition or brand. The best way I can describe it is usefulness. Several years ago I traded for a Series 70 Colt Government Model 1911. It was in 85% or so condition and wore a pair of ratty old Pachmyer grips. It also had a full length guide rod and had been fitted with Micro sights. I replaced the split barrel bushing with a fitted one from Ed Brown and replaced the full length guide rod with a factory one. I also replaced the springs, installed a longer trigger, and replaced the barrel link and pin. The only thing else that I did was to put on a set of smooth walnut Colt grips that I had and darken the worn areas with Oshpo. It has become one of the pet guns that I described above. It is more accurate than I am and I can't remember the last time it jammed. I have several other 1911s but this is the one I usually take to the range. Do any of you have guns like this?

[Iggy]

Model 640-1 has become the gun I reach for in the morning when I put my britches on.
When I go to the ranch, I trade up to a Dan Wesson 10mm in CCO configuration. Might need a little more horsepower out there.

[snake charmer]

My go to gun is a 6" Colt Python, I don't even think about it I just grab it and go.

[OLDFED]

Kimber Classic Stainless in .45 has become my "shadow."

[The Highlander]

For rimfire duties, no question, my Ruger Mk II Target is it. Gun fits me like a glove. Sadly, after 25 years and a couple hundred thousand rounds, it no longer shoots like a laser and has been replaced with a Kimber 1911 .22 lr for target duties. It is an old friend that will always be with me though.

Carry guns, it had been a Glock G17 for 10 years, but a SR9 is actually the fits like a glove 9mm for me and has mostly replaced the G17 for all but GSSF competition (obviously!).

[cass]

My "pet" gun is a Ruger Blackhawk 357 stainless. A few years ago I was servicing my hog traps and left the gun/holster on the tailgate of my truck. Between various trap locations it fell off. I looked everywhere, but it was lost for good. Two years later I found it in the pasture, covered in dried mud and cow hillary. The gun was in very good condition - even the leather holster only needed a good cleaning and oiling. Now, it's my long lost friend and pet.

[cowart]

Originally Posted by The Highlander

Sadly, after 25 years and a couple hundred thousand rounds, it no longer shoots like a laser.

Replacing the barrel might bring it back to it's youth. Clark has Mk II "takeoff" barrels at very reasonable prices. See

Factory Replacement Take Off Parts & Discontinued Products

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I thought you meant Pet guns
For the cat a well placed .22 ought to do it-for the dog I'm thinking .45 (he weighs 100#'s)

[The Highlander]

Originally Posted by cowart

Replacing the barrel might bring it back to it's youth. Clark has Mk II "takeoff" barrels at very reasonable prices. See

Factory Replacement Take Off Parts & Discontinued Products

Sir, you have my eternal gratitude!

I was thinking of a PacLite barrel, but you may have provided a more appropriate solution.

[FlYFiShErMaN]

my 66 is my go too standard

[bennettfam]

....M1....

[zercool]

Either my 642 or 67. Both of them just shoot 'right'.

[oldman45]

I have a model 66 that I am fond of. I used to carry it but found a gun I love a lot more. The 66 is not for sale but I doubt I will ever fire it again. I wipe it down regularly and it remains loaded but it is not the gun I will go for when a need is there.

[Ivan the Butcher]

I've a 38-2 "Bodyguard", that is with me most always. It is a better church goer than I am: as it never sleeps through sermons!