I'm 33yrs. My wife of 8yrs and I have 5 kids total. Like most of you, I have been hunting and shooting for most of my life. My dad started me on his Colt Python! Which he still has! My carry gun is my Springfield Light Weight Champion Operator! Yes, it is the coolest 1911 that I could afford! After all, I'm just a Plumber.
I'm looking for buy my first revolver, it will be for daily carry. The Operator gets heavy after a few hours, so I'm looking for something lighter in weight. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Take care,
Kurt
Hello From Edina
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Re: Hello From Edina
by mrokern on Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:03 pm
operator4 wrote:I'm 33yrs. My wife of 8yrs and I have 5 kids total. Like most of you, I have been hunting and shooting for most of my life. My dad started me on his Colt Python! Which he still has! My carry gun is my Springfield Light Weight Champion Operator! Yes, it is the coolest 1911 that I could afford! After all, I'm just a Plumber.
I'm looking for buy my first revolver, it will be for daily carry. The Operator gets heavy after a few hours, so I'm looking for something lighter in weight. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Take care,
Kurt
Nothing wrong with that for a 1911...it's a great gun, and was one of the guns that led to my 1911 addiction. VERY comfortable to shoot.
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Re: Hello From Edina
by robase644 on Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:58 pm
Three words.
Elle See Are
(o.k. - Three Letters...)
LCR - Ruger Lightweight Compact Revolver
Elle See Are
(o.k. - Three Letters...)
LCR - Ruger Lightweight Compact Revolver
Re: Hello From Edina
by VikesFan1 on Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:37 pm
So many good ones to pick from these days... I'm partial to the Walther PPS right now... If you're into the autos.
Try out some different guns and see what grabs you... There's a saying that escapes me at the moment, but it goes something like, you never really own them, they're just on loan until the next one...
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Re: Hello From Edina
by Stradawhovious on Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:06 pm
I have a S&W 642 that I'm partial to....... Very light, very concealable, and unlike the LCR, its not made of plastic. 
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Re: Hello From Edina
by diskdoctr on Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:53 am
Welcome to the nuthouse. Watch out for the nuts.
Re: Hello From Edina
by Paul on Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:00 am
diskdoctr wrote:Welcome to the nuthouse. Watch out for the nuts.
Yes welcome to the forum... Don't worry about diskdoctr, he usually is only here when he gets a weekend passes from the 'house'.
But 5 kids? That's crazy.... Must keep you busy.
As far as revolvers are concerned, I would lean towards the S&W line. I think they are a bit better quality than some of the others.
ThunderJohn on the board here is a local dealer. He is great to deal with, and has some of the best prices around. I would highly recommend checking with him when you are ready to buy something.
Re: Hello From Edina
by Pezhead on Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:23 am
Welcome to the forum. And tahnk you for being a plumber I wish my skills where better in that area.
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Re: Hello From Edina
by hammAR on Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:39 am
Welcome, good choice the 1911, I would flush the revolver idea..........
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Re: Hello From Edina
by JoeH on Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:43 am
Welcome!
Edina plumber
Springfield EMP
Edina plumber
Springfield EMP
Joe
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Re: Hello From Edina
by EJSG19 on Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:04 am
Welcome!
What are you after most when you want a revolver to carry daily? Small and light? Or just "lighter" than your operator?
S&W 642 doesn't need an introduction. Its a pain to shoot much, literally, but it would feel like a feather comparatively if that is what you're after. Airweight's are aluminum.
Myself, I have the natural blessing of size, so I can conceal bigger guns just as easy. I'd like something for the pocket someday, but a fullsize/compact/subcompact polymer gun is awful light too. Then again, personally I hate having too many things in my pockets. Also, being a plumber you might be against that hippy plastic stuff...
What are you after most when you want a revolver to carry daily? Small and light? Or just "lighter" than your operator?
S&W 642 doesn't need an introduction. Its a pain to shoot much, literally, but it would feel like a feather comparatively if that is what you're after. Airweight's are aluminum.
Myself, I have the natural blessing of size, so I can conceal bigger guns just as easy. I'd like something for the pocket someday, but a fullsize/compact/subcompact polymer gun is awful light too. Then again, personally I hate having too many things in my pockets. Also, being a plumber you might be against that hippy plastic stuff...
EJSG19
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Re: Hello From Edina
by Belgiboy on Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:38 am
Welcome, pull up a chair and your pants 
That Springfield scores really high on the cool scale. Your dad had a Colt Python? I've heard of those. It must be hard to pick anything else now.
That Springfield scores really high on the cool scale. Your dad had a Colt Python? I've heard of those. It must be hard to pick anything else now.
I have a Colt Python and you don't so what do I care...
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Re: Hello From Edina
by ScatterGun4015 on Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:15 am
Welcome
Stradawhovious wrote:
So rather than just being chased by a zombie, you are now being chased by one in that's engulfed in flames? No thanks.
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