Racketboy Forums Presidential Election

[Ack]

Judging from the comments I saw on the right-wing blogs I read, I should buy stock in the firearms industry tomorrow and sell it in before Jan. 20.

[ott0bot]

So Obama is the next president. Great speech on McCain's part. Obama's victory speech was fantastic. Finally an intellegent well spoken, worldly president. Thank you America.

[RadarScope1]

Judging from the comments I saw on the right-wing blogs I read, I should buy stock in the firearms industry tomorrow and sell it in before Jan. 20.

Though I'm not a gun person, I support the second amendment rights. That said, this stuff is totally overblown. It's part the same three or four generic attacks they always sling at Democrats every four years. Eventually it rings hollow.

[RackGaki]

Easy enough to say when the Democrats are only in partial control. In the 1990s, Clinton had a Republican congress to answer to, and in the past years, Bush has more or less had to contend with a Democratic congress.

With a Democratic House, Senate, and Executive office, it may be different. My left-wingers, especially in Seattle here, have no problems voicing their disdain for the Second Amendment. The believe the Bill of Rights was created to protect individual liberties as it states in the preamble, except for the Second Amendment, that only pertains to the government for some fucked up reason. Barack Obama did preside over a handgun ban in Chicago that he enthusiastically supported. He also has the chance to handpick left-leaning judges for the Supreme Court, should the positions open up. Not a fun combination.

Yes, I am a little worried about 2nd Amendment rights eroding. And as long as Barack breaks his promises of entitlements for all to the tune of $800 billion (or more) a year, I think he will be a fine president.

So... should I buy a Smith & Wesson .500, or a Walther PPS 9mm? Other firearms enthusiasts will note the extreme difference between them, but I can't decide between hand cannon and pocket pistol for the life of me.

[MrPopo]

Honestly, it depends on what you're going to do with it. If it's just going to sit in a drawer/case as a "just in case" then I'd go with the Walther, since it's easier to handle. If you regularly go to the range, then I'd get whichever one feels more satisfying to shoot with.

[RackGaki]

I've never shot the S&W, but I've shot a few like the Walther. It's certainly much more practical, but I already have "just in case" weapons hanging around, though my old man still has me beat. The S&W would likely make for poor personal protection due to it's caliber and lack on conceal-ability(sic?), not to mention that I could buy two Walthers for the price of one of these. Though it would be undoubtably fun to shoot...

[Ack]

Fun to shoot, sure. But as for the ability to conceal it, it's out. It's bulky, heavy, and unwieldy, not a good combination if you're planning on walking around with this sucker. Also, ammunition is going to be far more expensive. And honestly, if you want something for that purpose that's got some kick, I hear good things about the Charter Arms Bulldog...though I've also heard a couple stories about its' recoil snapping people's wrists...

So, if only for personal protection, the Walther would be the choice. Having not had the chance to try one, I couldn't tell you about how good it feels. My 9mm is a Sig Sauer P225.

Still, would be fun as hell to pull the trigger on that S&W just once...

[Funk, E]

Exactly how often do you people get into situations that require you to shoot somebody?

[disorderlyvision]

Exactly how often do you people get into situations that require you to shoot somebody?

That is irrelevant. the 2nd amendment was put in place so an armed citizenry could protect itself against a tyrannical government.

[Funk, E]

Oh, I know. Hey, I'm from Vermont, we've got really lax gun laws and extraordinarily low homicide rates. Do you seriously plan to overthrow the government with handguns? Are you part of some kind of militia?