Can we please stop the ammo "slamming" for guns in off beat calibers.

There was just a post from someone showing their .41 magnum and we had to have the oblgatory ".41 can't do anything that .44 won't do better" post.

I like and shoot a lot of .38 Super when shooting pistols, any talk of of that caliber brings the 9mm comparisons.

I am also a fan of the .32 caliber guns. Any talk of a .327 mag gun starts the .327 vs. .357 debate.

I along with many other people really enjoy .22 WMR (look at all the new autoloaders that have come out in the recent years), so we get the "in a handgun it is not much more powerful than .22 LR"comments.

Look for most of us shooting is a hobby and different people enjoy different aspects of the sport. So when someone is posting about their new gun in .44 Russian can we leave off the comments about how .38-40 is the superior round.

Rant Off

Of course if someone posts requesting info on a particular round of for a comparison of 2 or more calibers, let's have at it.

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This is an "open forum". As long as members stick to the Rules and TOS they can post what they wish.

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With medicinal aids, age and alcohol in use I'm surprised we remain coherent let alone civil.

Sounds like someone needs a hug.

Hmm, many of my guns are the Oddball calibers 5.7x29, 41 mag, every kind of 32 there is, 22 mag, 17HMR. I only own 2 9mm and I don't shot them much cuz there are somewhat collectible. What other people say doesn't bother me.

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Some people like blondes, some like redheads, some like brunettes. They all get the job done.

What, no 8mm Nambu?

I almost took my .455 Webley revolver to the Great Wars Match at my club.

Very well said and I agree with you 100% on every point! A "Like" simply isn't enough.

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Or chocolate chip cookies

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Ok...............

Edit: I had to add the dots to have enough characters. Just saying will do.

Hmm I guess I had enough characters.

Now I forget what I was responding to.

.........X2........

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I just bought a NIB Italian made Beretta 81 (recent production) in .32 acp with the box, outer shell, papers, and all the goodies. It appears to be unfired outside of the factory and I got it for $625.00 including transfer.

They are popular in Europe but not very many were exported to US.

Why not very many you ask? Because it's a 32 acp. and it's OBVIOUSLY not powerful enough to be a man stopper. M told James Bond to put his away. I can hear the members now, "The Beretta 81 is such a big pistol for such a small caliber, I just don't get it."

Well you don't have to get it. I have large mits and I like large pistols, but I don't want to shoot a large caliber all the time.

I've been so afraid of the criticism of the members that I have yet to post it.

If you believe that ^^^ last part, send me a PM, I have some land to sell you.

This is a fun thread. Thanks OP.

I kind of understand some frustration. I love my Ruger 327 Fed Magnum, my recently acquired Model 57 in .41 magnum, too. It was suggested to buy the M57 but learn to reload. And well known is the gun in .327FM will shoot all flavors of .32 caliber ammo. That Ruger GP100 is tied for first in action with my 629-6. Anyways, I’m getting used to the old “answer to an unasked question.” It’s really kinda true though!

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I don't care what anybody else shoots. Just be happy you can get ammo right now.

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I took my first Elk with a Mod 95 Win. in 1959. It was in 35 Win. cal. That old '95 was made before I was born. Does that make me an odd ball guy?

Any love for .401 Herter's?
Geoff
Who doesn't own one, but everyone needs a wacko cartridge as a fetish.

He who cares the least, wins.

I agree, as long as we can still call the .40 S&W an ill-conceived, obsolete, useless, wimp of a round.

Okay, I’m kidding, it’s a joke, just having a little fun here… .

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You’d think .45 ACP was an obsolete wimp of a round, looking at gun and ammo availability. It just bounces off of bears, so it’s useless.

Life on the forum.

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We should have a day where, no matter what someone posts, everyone jumps in agrees with them.

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Because of the metric system?

Let's call that for November 5th.

I wish every corner store carried 7.7x58mm

Yes and I quite enjoy conversations about the pros and cons of each.

Debate is a great way to learn and form an opinion. Just because I believe a decent load in 45 colt is the best Practical large handgun round, does not mean that the 357, 41 and 44 mags are junk. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and as long as they state it with a bit of courtesy it adds interest to a thread.

Be awfully boring if when a gun was posted, everyone just said great gun great caliber, perfect frame size and barrel length

The skin depth of various other forum members may vary. Not much anyone can do to change that

I have one feeling, and it's unlikely any one here will find it to hurt it.

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Because of the metric system?

I grew up with 4 brothers and 5 sisters, numerous cousins then went off to Marine boot camp at 17. I am well calloused, plus have my own set of sharp points.

As I told my brother ,if you are buying the ammo
We will shoot anything you want all day long.

With the election right around the corner I am stocking up on my nearly obsolete 38 special.

I have to agree with the OP.
While it is a public forum and people can post their thoughts there is no need for people whizzing in somebodies cheerios.
Start a new thread if you NEED to get your rant off your chest.

Seems to be a trend.
Folks think it ok for them to express their opinion but do not want to be burdened with your opinion.

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Nice try. How about rescheduling for November 31st?

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I enjoy the friendly banter on various subjects here. In contrast, I joined a Facebook cooking group, BORING! All they do is post pictures of the plate of food they fixed for a meal and every one comments "Looks delicious!" If somebody comments "I can't eat Bambi" they likely get banned.

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Yes; regrettably the way things are often done these days. There is certainly nothing wrong with well thought out opinions (not the "ignorant and proud of it" kind).

The Internet is a good thing in many ways, but it also serves as a protective barrier for those who have a propensity for bullying and/or intimidation at a safe distance. In that regard, we have taken a step back with our technology rather than progressed.

Oh yes, I agree!!!!!!

Even Methuselah would not live long enough to see that!-

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Could this be the case?

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Ya'll are real good for some early morning chuckles.

I guess that I should just dump them all into a lake.....

I have (like, shoot, enjoy)

41 Mag
38 Super
10ga
22WMR
9x18 Ultra
38-44

I think that I will go shoot some steel this afternoon to assuage my guilt for offending the caliber gods......

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The "Bard", William Shakespeare summed it up with a one liner "Much Ado About Nothing"!!!

I came across a a set of 38 super reloading dies free to me that for some reason were the harder to get type. Gave them to a gun show table holder that gave me a great deal on some stag grips a couple months back.

He was tickled to get them as he shoots 38 super Colts a lot.

I think 38 super guys are plentiful out there.

OKAY ! OKAY ! I CONFESS ! I DO own a .25 auto >***<

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When the .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum came out along with the new controlled round feed M70 rifle, I had to have one! After I got it I was happy with it, very light and soft recoiling with adequate accuracy but for some reason I sold it. I bet ammo is really hard to find and expensive now, but to me it's all about the ride, it's not where you end up. I've had well over a hundred guns and lots of weird calibers and it's about the experience of owning them, not about if one is better than another.

Odball calibers..????

6.5x54 Greek...

I own a 1927 Breda 6.5x54 MS. I need a cosigner for ammo.

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