Self Defense Pistols For Sale

March 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

Avoid Becoming a Victim

The stories of victims is news every night, and yet far too many people have an “it-won’t ever-happen-to-me” attitude. Despite knowing certain areas are riskier than others, they enter unarmed when they could so easily protect themselves with one of many self defense pistols for sale at GrabAGun.

The lessons on being safe can’t be said enough. The following tips are not new information. They are tips proven to help keep you safe. Print them and share them, but most of all practice them. If you recall nothing else, remember the 4 A’s of survival and start looking for a concealed carry among our pistols for sale.

Rule #1- Be AWARE

Awareness is the first A. Be aware of everything and everyone around you. Keep your head up and your eyes scanning left, front, and right as well as behind you. If someone seems suspicious, look them in the eye and hold it for a bit. Criminals look for weak or mild victims so don’t look like a victim! Walk tall and confident with strong attitude, which is the 3rd A. Carrying a gun will make you more confident.

Rule #2-Request an Escort or Buddy Up

Don’t walk to your car or the store around the corner alone at night. Whatever your reason is for being out, request an escort or ask a friend to accompany you. Don’t jog or walk late at night or early in the morning. Get a buddy or run in the day.

Most crimes happen at night, but daylight is no guarantee of safety. The buddy system is a form of insurance that can be used at any time, as is a firearm. If you are thinking of purchasing a concealed carry pistol, consider your habits such as jogging, and how you will conceal it. This will influence the type and size of pistol you will need when you are ready to shop.

If you think someone is following you, cross the street or change directions. If they continue to follow you; enter a store, restaurant, or other place with people. When you enter, request the police be called as you are being stalked. The stalker may have already claimed victims and a hot lead may help to capture the perpetrator of a previous crime.

Rule #3-Get an Alarm

A burglar alarm and a firearm is the best home defense you can have. Have security signs in the yard even if you don’t have a system. Install burglar deterring motion sensor lights. Put surveillance video cameras up at each door. You don’t have to buy $300 cameras. I put up 3 monitor/camera combos at $49 for each of the 3 systems. Even flashing “fake” cameras are a deterrent. Add window stickers that warn of video surveillance. Homes with a defensive firearm and security system are the least robbed.

If your car has an alarm that activates with a key chain, carry it in your hand ready to alarm if you are assaulted. Don’t forget the most noticeable alarm of all-your voice. Scream, cry fire, and be loud. Even if you have a gun out and on the assailant, be loud and threatening, chances are someone is going to call the police.

Rule #4-Learn Self Defense

You don’t have to pay monthly fees to learn martial arts. Sign up for free or low cost community classes in self-defense. Sign up for a firearms class and choose one of our any concealed carry carry options to make sure you feel safe and secure in any situation.

Rule #5-Carry a Back-up Weapon

An assailant who grabs you from behind may prevent you from extracting a concealed pistol. Carry a knife or anything that will fit into a pocket that can be used for a weapon. Heavy flashlights are good weapons if walking outside at night. Of course you can also carry a smaller pistol in an alternate location like a pocket. Pocket pistols are a good back-up weapon and there are numerous choices.

Rule #6-Don’t Advertise Valuables

Do not flash cash! Carry only what you need and don’t flash it around. Don’t walk around displaying expensive cell phones, I-pads, or anything of a similar nature. If you are walking and texting, you are breaking rule number 1 as well.

Rule #7-Park in Well Lighted Areas Close to the Door

Park in well-lit areas as close to the door of your destination as you can. Scan the areas around you and the path to the door before you leave your locked car. Have your keys ready before walking to your car. If it is night, request an escort. Be ready to use a firearm if you carry one. If you lack one, consider purchasing a gun. There are numerous choices on the market among our pistols for sale.

Always remember to check your back seat before entering your car, night or day. As you approach your car, glance under it as well as the cars next to it. Someone may be waiting there for a victim. If you see someone crouched by a car, go to the nearest business or a group of shoppers and call the police. Just because you have escaped danger doesn’t mean someone else will.

Rule #8-Carry a Concealed Weapon

Being armed with a concealed weapon is no guarantee that you will escape becoming a victim. However, it does increase the odds in your favor. Being armed is your best means of protection and is the single most important factor, besides awareness, that will keep you safe. Armed is the 2nd A. Practice on the range will increase accuracy and accuracy is the 4th A. Being aware, armed with attitude, and accurate are the 4 A’s of survival in the urban jungle.

GrabAGun offers pistols for sale including a large number of concealed carry pistols, gun holsters, and much more. Shop our site and give us a call if you need assistance.

Picking a New Gun Laser

March 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

Selecting a Gun Laser

My first gun laser was mounted on a 9mm carbine. I received a lot of comments along the line of, “if you can’t acquire a target you don’t need a gun.” One of these men lost every single calf born that year to coyotes. One Saturday after a group of us had been coyote hunting, and seeing how many more I was able to take down with a laser, half of them were soon on the internet comparing lasers and other gun parts and accessories.

When sighting with a scope to target one coyote the others are running at the sound of the first shot, leaving insufficient time to draw a bead on coyotes running the 30 to 50 ft. to the woods. The laser does not require me to sight my target, I simply point the laser on the target, fire, and have it on another before they can disappear into the woods.

A laser will increase your accuracy and target acquisition speed. Having a laser is no reason to stop practicing. Any equipment will eventually fail so keep plinking on the range, with and without the laser.

Multiple Options to Choose From

That said, with the large number of options available today, you will need to do some homework when making a choice. First, you will need to answer some questions before you begin your search:

What firearm are you mounting the laser on? The manufacturer, model, caliber, and length of the barrel will matter. How the laser sight will be mounted is all important.
Whether you will be shooting in the day or night will affect your laser choice and color.
Whether you will or will not be mounting a light or night vision will be a consideration.
If the weapon will be used in a holster will also be a factor.

Knowing these answers before you buy will avoid the mistake of a laser that’s insufficient, that you can’t mount on your gun, or that won’t fit into your holster.

Some pistols will accommodate red or green lasers while others are too small for anything but red. Holster fit may be another consideration. You can probably use the same holster with a grip or slide mount laser, but are almost certain to need another holster with a rail mount. I would recommend a laser to anyone considering one. If you are planning to customize a weapon with new gun parts and accessories I would definitely recommend a laser.

Installing Your Laser

Finally, you may be asking if you can install a laser yourself. That depends upon the weapon and laser, as well as your skills in installing gun parts and accessories. The best advice is to ensure a purchase of a laser made for your weapon, model, barrel length and caliber specifically.

Some lasers come with great instructions (and sometimes the tools) for mounting and adjusting. Other laser manufacturers require that you ship your unloaded firearm to their factory for mounting. Your warranty may be voided unless shipped to the manufacturer for the mounting of any gun accessories. The variables are going to depend upon the specifics of your weapon and your choice of laser.

Lasers at GrabAGun

If you are considering the purchase of a new pistol for sale or a rifle for sale, you can order a model with a factory installed laser. Once you try it, I have no doubts many more people will be impressed.

GrabAGun is an online gun dealer offering an extensive selection of guns for sale, and gun accessories. Give us a call if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you.

Classic & Reproduction Pistols For Sale

March 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

Guns of the Civil War | Pistols for Sale

The American Civil War took place during the years of 1861-1865. During the war, both sides used a variety of firearms. Let’s look at some of the better known handguns and rifles used by Union and Confederate soldiers.

As a result of the Civil War, firearms technology was advanced to include mass production, rifling of barrels, repeating arms and metal cartridges.
A Colt Dragoon was in an estate sale last year and sold for $1,500, and was reportedly in good condition. I knew the man who owned it and he was a very good gunsmith. The guns of the Civil War often appear in estate sales, it pays to know your guns well enough to spot reproductions and fakes if you plan to buy antique rifles and pistols for sale. I suspect this one was a reproduction due to the low price.

Pistols

Colt Army Model 1860-This was the most widely used handgun during the war, by both Union and Confederates soldiers. The Colt Army was a .44 caliber muzzle-loaded cap and ball revolver. It was a single-action, six shot handgun. These pistols for sale used to show up in southern estate sales quite frequently but are far less common now.

Colt M1861 Navy-The Navy uses a similar size frame as the Army but in .36 caliber. It was a six shot revolver, single-action percussion weapon. These pistols for sale appear fairly often at estate sales.

Colt 1851 Navy Revolver-Highly favored by Confederates. Copies were manufactured widely in the south. I have seen two of these pistols for sale at estate sales.

Colt Dragoon Revolver-The Dragoon is a single-action, six-round cylinder, .44 caliber ball revolver invented during the Mexican War and was designed to kill the horse of charging enemy soldiers. It was issued to the US Cavalry, and was in service from 1848-1860. These can be worth a great deal of money.

Remington Model 1858-This revolver was a favorite of troops with its quick cylinder release catch that made reloading much faster.

Smith & Wesson Model 1-The very first gun produced by Smith & Wesson. These typically used brass rimfire .22 short black powder cartridges and were the first revolver to do so successfully. Produced 1857-1882. I have only seen one of these pistols for sale and it was in terrible condition.
Savage 1861 Navy-A double-action revolver featuring a second trigger located under the first. Used by the Army and a small number of Army regiments.

Lefaucheux M1858-A 12mm pinfire cartridge six-round cylinder revolver imported from France, used by Union and Confederate officers. In service 1858-1865.

Butterfield Revolver- It was a transitional revolver with tape primer, .42 caliber, single-action revolver. The US Army ordered 2,000 but canceled production in 1862. Only 640 were produced with last 50 being completely unmarked. My uncle found one of these pistols for sale years ago in a pawn shop.

Walsh Revolver- An extremely rare 12 shot .36 caliber revolver with a production of less than 200 from 1859-1862.
Volcanic Pistol-This lever action pistol was made in 1853 and chambered in .44 rimfire. Volcanic Repeating Arms was purchased by Smith & Wesson, and Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

Rifles

Springfield Model 1861-The most widely used rifle of the Civil War. It was a favorite of troops for its accuracy, range and reliability. Produced 1861-1872 and used by both Union and Confederates.

Pattern 1853 Enfield-A rifled musket used by Union and Confederates and was the second most widely used rifle of the infantry. Produced 1853-1867.

M1841 Mississippi Rifle-A muzzle loading percussion rifle produced in .58 caliber. Confederate NCO’s were issued this 2-band rifled musket with a sword bayonet. Produced 1841-1861.

Fayetteville Rifle-A Confederate copy of the Springfield rifle. Produced 1862-1865.

Richmond Rifle- A rifled musket and Confederate copy of the Springfield Model 1861.
Whitworth Rifle-A single-shot muzzle loaded rifle, using a .45 caliber cartridge. It was used by Confederate sharpshooters, sometimes fitted with a brass scope. Used a The Whitworth was able to hit a target at 2,000 yards.

Sharps Rifle- The Sharps was a falling block rifle that was popular with the cavalry of both Union and Confederate soldiers. More carbines were issued than rifles as is common for mounted troops. It was in service 1850-1881.

Colt Revolving Rifle-This was an early repeating rifle. A small number were issued to Sharpshooters but due to their unreliability they were replaced with Sharps rifles.

Burnside Carbine-A breech-loader issued to the US cavalry. Produced 1858-1870.

Henry Rifle-A lever-action, breech-loading, 16-round tubular magazine rifle using .44 Henry rimfire cartridges. Highly prized and were privately purchased by those who could afford them.

Spencer Repeating Rifle-The Spencer was a manually operated lever-action repeating rifle fed by a tube magazine. Adopted by the Union army and used widely by the cavalry. A carbine model was also available. Produced 1860-1869. The cartridge was a .56-.56 Spencer rimfire.

If you are new to antique gun beware of fakes. Start with just a few guns, let your memory be the guide on how many and read everything you can about them. Go to museums and view them. Look at as many as you can until you have a picture of them in your mind. Then you can shop for the old rifles or pistols for sale. Be armed with knowledge and your wallet will thank you.

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All You Need to Know About White Tailed Deer

March 17, 2014 | 0 Comments

Interesting Facts about White Tailed Deer

Just so you know, Texas white tailed deer are of the Order Artiodactyla: Family Cervidae: Odocoileus virginiamus. Recently released research from around the nation has revealed some interesting facts. Some are nothing an experienced hunter didn’t already know, but it is nice to see research confirm it confirmed by research and can be helpful for the novice hunter.

White tailed deer are considered to be a fairly small sized deer with a typical maximum weight of about 150 pounds, but in rare cases bucks have been recorded weighing as much as 351 pounds. In Minnesota and Ontario there have been bucks recorded that weighed over 400 pounds. The range of whitetails are from Canada to as far south as Peru. They are located widely in the U.S. with the exception of 2 states.

The white tailed deer have dichromatic (two-color) vision with blue and yellow primaries. In comparison, humans have trichromatic vision. Deer have difficulty in distinguishing oranges and reds making hunter orange a color that is poorly seen by deer.

White Tailed Deer in Texas

In Texas white tailed deer prefer brushy or wooded country that is suitable to their diet. In most of Texas their general range is in the hardwood areas with the exception of the southeastern portion of Texas where the principal wooded areas are a mixture of pines and hardwoods or primarily piney woodlands. Interestingly, white tails in mountainous areas repeatedly ran down slope from pursuing coyotes, while mule deer tended to run upslope. White tailed deer utilize a relatively small range and, when adequate feed is present, they will stay in one locality for lengthy times. In the event of destruction of habitat, as with fire, they will temporarily relocate, but will return to their preferred range eventually. Hunting pressures may cause a deer to temporarily relocate, but it will return to its preferred range as well in a much shorter amount of time.

Eating Habits

Whitetails are known to eat more than 500 different plants across the U.S. and when feed is plentiful they have favorite foods that they prefer to feed upon. Popular foods vary by region but a few of their favorites are acorns, legumes, tender plant shoots, fruit, corn and leaves. They also eat hay, grasses and white clover.

Mature native peach trees have been torn completely down by herds of deer feeding on ripe Indian peaches with the deer standing up, bracing legs on branches to reach more Indian peaches. Surrounding them were 12 acres of a garden with corn, peas and other tempting garden treats, but only the peaches were sought after. On the other hand subdivisions of former forests and fields are being stripped of landscaping plants by foraging deer.

Determining Age

Teeth are the most accurate means of determining the age of a deer, with a full set of permanent teeth not being acquired until the age of 2 years. After 2 years wear is the standard for determining age.

It isn’t correct that you can determine the age of a buck by the number of antler points. Deer actually continue shedding antlers with the same number of points over a period of five years. However, the diameter of the beam of the antler will become heavier as the buck ages, but the quality and quantity of nutrition is so closely related to antler development that age of the deer in relation to the beams diameter cannot be counted upon. Antler development will vary among regions as well.

Deer Communication

When confronted with a predator, deer will blow before running away, alerting other deer in the area. The flash of their white tail is a warning to other deer that danger is near.

Where heavy hunting occurs deer will generally run away quickly when humans are spied even during the off hunt season. Deer have been recorded as running as fast as 47 mph, and are able to jump almost 9 ft. high and as far as 33 ft. in length. While deer typically run when frightened or threatened they have been known to charge a person or predator with antlers in the case of bucks, and the head in the case of a doe.

Males blow and expose the white tail as a warning to other deer. They may also snort when threatened. Mature bucks utilize a grunt-snort-wheeze sound to establish dominance, aggression and hostility. Fawns bleat a high pitched squeal to call their mothers. Grunts attract the attention of other deer and a mother will grunt when searching for her bedded fawns.

Behavioral research on deer is an ongoing project by numerous entities, but there is considerably less information available on bucks. Radio collars are beginning to bring in some data for bucks, and in time the data will reveal more about the white tailed deer.

Deer Hunting Supplies at GrabAGun

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Basics of Looking at Shotguns For Sale

March 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Shotgun Basics

Understanding shotguns can be confusing to many people. Shotgun ammunition is sized differently than other firearms’ ammunition. Rifle and pistol ammunition are not hard to understand, it is simply the bigger the bullet, the larger the caliber.

Shotguns are the opposite. Shotguns are sized by gauge and the lower the gauge of the shotgun, the more powerful it is. The more powerful it is, the greater the recoil. A 12 gauge shotgun for sale is more powerful than a 20 gauge, which is more powerful than a 28 gauge shotgun.

The three most commonly available gauges in the United States are 12, 20, 28 and .410 gauge. Once common, 10 gauge and 16 gauge shotguns can still be found in specialty stores, but newly manufactured shotguns for sale in these gauges are extremely rare.

Gauge

Gauge is the number of lead balls in the diameter of the shotgun bore that equal 1 pound. In other words, 12 lead balls with the exact diameter of a 12 gauge shotgun bore (.73″) weigh 1 pound. The exception to this rule is the .410; technically it is a 68 gauge, although this name is never used.

The .410 shotguns are quite useful for very young, handicapped, or small shooters; but most adults have no problem handling a 20 gauge shotgun. The 20 gauge is significantly more powerful and has more uses than a .410 gauge. It is the better choice for survival purposes. It should, however, be considered that the skill of the shooter is an element that technical data can’t account for. For defense or survival 12 or 20 gauge shotguns for sale are the best choice.

Shell Length

Each gauge has required shell lengths. These numbers are defined as the length of the shell after it has been fired when the shell becomes longer.

Shotguns are stamped with the length of shells they can fire. For example, 12 gauge ammunition is referred to as “2 3/4 inch” or “3 inch”. A common name for a shotgun that can fire a 3 inch shell is Magnum, while shotguns capable of firing 3 1/2 inch shells are called Super Magnum. Shotguns may fire a shell that is shorter than what is specified on the barrel, but should never be loaded with longer than what is specified. Ensure the proper ammunition is purchased when shopping for shotguns for sale.

Types of Shotshells

There are three basic types of shotgun shells – birdshot, buckshot, and slugs. Birdshot shells are loaded with hundreds of tiny projectiles that vary in diameter. Buckshot shells fire between a few and a few dozen smaller projectiles of various diameters. Slug shells fire one large projectile called a slug. The amount and size of the shot depend on the gauge of the shotgun and the length of the shotshell. The choice of shotshell will depend upon the intended use.

Slugs

Shotguns are extremely versatile and have far greater range than many people realize. With some slugs, hunters take game like deer from hundreds of yards away with shotguns every year. Most people use shotguns for more typical activities such as bird hunting or home defense. The versatility of the shotgun is even greater if the model enables you to exchange barrels; a factor to consider when shopping for a shotgun for sale.

Shotgun Slugs are referred to by weight, typically in ounces. The heavier and faster the slug, the more damage it will do, and the more recoil that will occur. Rifled slugs are designed to be compressed through a shotgun choke tube. Slugs typically penetrate thick barriers such as car doors and windshields without being deflected or slowing as much as pistol bullets and some rifle bullets. They can enter one steel door, and exit the other.

The sabot slug consists of a lead or copper projectile which is held inside a plastic “sabot” that flies apart when it exits the barrel. This leaves the smaller projectile to travel towards the target with a higher velocity than a larger and heavier slug. This type of shotshell is generally intended for rifled shotgun barrels, and is surprisingly accurate at 200 or 300 yards. To give you an idea of the massive trauma that a slug can inflict, consider that a common 30-06 bullet weighs 150 grains yet the lightest common 12 gauge shotgun slug weighs approximately 383 grains. That is more than twice the weight of a powerful 30-06.

Buckshot

Buckshot, like slugs, are used for hunting as well as defensive purposes.
However, buckshot does not significantly spread at close range, despite the myth of not needing to aim a shotgun. Buckshot is referred to by number. As the number decreases, size increases. Buckshot sizes include 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 00, 000, and 0000. You can roughly compare buckshot to bullets, #4 buckshot is slightly larger than .22 ammo, while “0000 buck” is almost as big as .40 caliber ammo.

Birdshot

Birdshot is generally used for bird hunting and is referred to by numbers or letter. It gets bigger as the numbers get smaller. Birdshot is generally very small, with some of the most common shot of 7 and 8, being around .1″ in diameter.

While buckshot shells are described with the size and number of pellets, birdshot is measured in weight as it uses tiny pellets in each shell. For example, a “1 oz. #8 shotshell” contains 410 pellets that are .09″ in diameter. Birdshot is designed to humanely take down birds and other small game with minimal trauma, enabling the meat to be eaten. The largest birdshot sizes, F and FF, stop just short of #4 buckshot in size comparison, and are intended for larger birds such as turkey and goose.

Rifled and Smoothbore Barrels

In addition to chamber length, shotguns have either rifled or smoothbore barrels as well as various choke tubes. Rifled shotgun barrels are intended to shoot certain types of slugs, and will provide very poor patterns and accuracy even at very close range if birdshot or buckshot is used. However, with slugs, rifled barrels are extremely accurate. For other purposes, choose a smoothbore barrel when shopping for a shotgun for sale.

Choke Tubes

The purpose of a choke tube is to force the spread of shot to a smaller diameter as it travels through the air. Choke varies from cylinder bore, which is the same diameter as the barrel, to extra full, which provides a significant constriction of barrel diameter. Some of the more common choke sizes are improved cylinder and modified, which are useful for skeet and trap shooting as well as hunting small birds at medium range.

Shot that spreads too much becomes much less effective as range increases, using a choke tube decreases the width of the shot pattern providing more hits to the target. A wide pattern may not provide enough hits, and can cause unintended damage or injuries beyond the target.

If you intend to fire slugs, choose a shotgun for sale that has a fixed cylinder bore choke, or purchase a shotgun with a threaded barrel and install cylinder bore or skeet choke tubes.

Recoil

While the operating system of the firearm has an effect on recoil, the most common way to reduce recoil with the shotgun is to choose a type of shot or slug loaded with a lighter or slower projectile or number of projectiles. Low recoil ammunition will have less shot, and travel slower. Practice with your shotgun is the best way to gain experience and accuracy and improved handling.

GrabAGun’s shotgun inventory includes more than 1,800 models of shotguns for sale. With so many to choose from, we are sure to have a shotgun for your budget. We will locate the desired model and provide the GrabAGun price discount. That’s the GrabAGun advantage.

New Pro Gun Rights Laws

March 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

Guns for Sale

The Share Act Passes the House and Heads to the Senate

HR 3590, the Sportsman’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act would open more federal lands for hunting, increase public shooting ranges and protect the use of lead ammunition passed the House by a vote of 268-154 Wednesday.

The SHARE Act is actually numerous measures that would modify many existing laws pertaining to federally-controlled land. Sponsor Rep. Bill Latta (R-OH) argued his bill before Congress that “HR 3590 is good for the sporting and conservation communities.”

In 2011 13.7 million American hunters spent $38.3 billion, and created 680,000 jobs. An additional $1.6 billion annually is contributed to conservation through the purchase of license and permit fees as well as charitable donations.

Additionally, the SHARE Act protects the use of lead shot, bullets and fishing tackle on public lands. Conservation activists are targeting lead pollution in attempts to ban lead used in ammunition and in fishing tackle, citing lead as the cause of a decline in endangered species.

Passage of SHARE could prompt the reopening of public areas previously closed to hunting and fishing, and would allow the building of public shooting ranges on federal land. Share would also change the nation’s waterfowl hunters need for paper duck stamps moving stamps to a permanent electronic stamp method at both federal and state levels.

Furthermore, SHARE would allow the importation of legally captured polar bear trophies from Canada, charge fees for documentary crews of 5 persons or less, and regulate the use of firearms on Corps of Engineers waterways.

Every Republican representative voted in favor of the bill along with 41 Democrats. The SHARE Act now heads to the Senate for discussion.

If passed SHARE would provide additional hunting lands to hunters, as well as target practice and marksmanship training ranges for firearms and archery equipment. It would provide additional revenue for conservation management and research.

Perhaps the most important feature of the SHARE Act is in Section 602 titled “Protecting Americans from violent crime”, with the recognition of Congress if passed, of the Second Amendment as “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”(1). This is further stated in numbers 3 and 4 of Section 602 in regards to the use of firearms at water resources development projects underscoring the rights of the individual to keep and bear arms (3), and making “it clear that the second amendment rights of an individual at a water resources development project should not be infringed,” (4).

The passage of SHARE will not only benefit federal lands by providing management resources, additional hunting resources, target ranges, instruction for novices to improve hunting and firearms safety, but also provides validation that Congress recognizes the second amendment as a federal law that is not to be infringed upon.

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Historic Colt Pistols For Sale

March 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Colt in History

The Colt Single Action Army, also called Colt .45 and the Peacemaker is a single-action revolver holding six cartridges. It was developed for the U. S. government service trials in 1872 and was the standard military service revolver until 1892.

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver was available in 4 ¾”, 5 ½”, and the Cavalry standard 7 ½”. Though Colt has discontinued production twice, popular demand has brought it back each time. Today it is popular among many revolvers for sale among collectors and reenactors. The Colt Single Action Army has been one of the most influential guns in history, influencing the production of other models by other gun manufacturers.

The Single Action Army Revolver was one of the pistols that replaced the Colt 1860 Army Percussion Revolver and ultimately remained in favor until 1892 when it was replaced by the .38 Long Colt, a double action revolver with a swing out cylinder.

Colt next introduced the Colt Frontier Six-Shooter, which was an 1873 Colt Model P type of revolver, chambered in .44-40 Winchester rather than .45 Colt. This design’s ammunition is compatible with the Winchester Model 73, and the same ammunition is used for both pistol and rifle, which increased its popularity. Production of the Colt Frontier began in 1877. Its name was acid etched on the left side of the barrel, until 1889 when it was roll-stamped until 1919 when .44-40 was added.

Popular Owners of Colt

In history, outlaw Jesse James used a pair of Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolvers while his brother Frank used the Colt Model P Percussion. Other famous figures who were diehard fans of the Colt Single Action Army: Bat Masterson who ordered 8 from the factory, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, William Bonney, Pat Garrett, Butch Cassidy, Theodore Roosevelt, George S. Patton, and Ulysses S. Grant.

Colt Today

Today, an all original U. S. Cavalry and Artillery Single Action Army in good condition (produced from 1873 to 1891) are very valuable. The most valuable are those inspected by Orville Wood Ainsworth (stamped OWA) and the even rarer Henry Nettleton (stamped HN) inspected Single Action Army Colts, with the latter two being worth over $10,000 in good condition.

The Single Action Army remains in production and is popular among our pistols in multiple finishes and barrel lengths. It is also offered in six different chamberings for a total of 36 variations.

GrabAGun’s extensive inventory includes the Colt Single Action Army pistols for sale in various lengths, calibers, and models; as well as a large number of other pistols among semi-automatic pistols, revolvers and derringers. Check out what variations GrabAGun has available.

Home Defense? What You Need To Know

March 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

Choosing a Gun for Home Defense

My dad used to say, “if you don’t own a car, you walk and if you don’t have a gun, you run.” So just what is the best home defense weapon? Let’s compare the most common firearms used for home defense.

Home Defense Rifles

A semi-automatic rifle makes an excellent choice for a home defense weapon. They are more accurate, easier to aim than a handgun, and offer greater stopping power.

A .22 caliber rimfire is certainly capable of injuring, but it creates a small wound and a big risk. In some cases, it just angers a wounded intruder and makes him come after you with additional fury. There is also the disadvantage of any long barreled weapon being taken from you by an assailant and used on you. If you have to shoot an intruder, don’t wait until he is within range of grabbing your gun.

On the other hand, centerfire rifles have plenty of stopping power, but be careful not to overdo it. Large caliber centerfire rifles are extremely likely to over penetrate. Stick to rifles that shoot a smaller caliber and high velocity round. These smaller rounds are much less prone to overpenetration and shouldn’t cause unintended damage or injury.

Home Defense Shotguns

Hunting shotguns with extremely long barrels are great for longer range shooting, but can be unwieldy indoors. Short barreled shotguns, on the other hand, can be extremely effective if you understand a few things about using a shotgun at close range. The 12 gauge is the most popular, but not everyone can handle the recoil. The most important thing is to be sure to practice with your self-defense weapon so that you are familiar with how it handles and performs.

Many people discourage the use of a small bore .410 shotguns for home defense simply because of the small number of shot delivered. Though not my primary weapon, my old .410 is one of my “shelf guns” for home defense and I keep it loaded with buckshot. One thing you must know if you plan to use a shotgun for home defense is that it takes distance for spread to occur. You won’t get the spread that you do on the range, and you will have to aim. Avoid the use of slugs for home defense as they have the same risk as a rifle in overpenetration, placing your family members and bystanders at risk.

Buttstock Vs. Pistol Grip Shotguns

People often replace the buttstock of a shotgun with pistol grips to make it easier to use in tight spaces. This action is going to diminish aim, stability and control. I suggest you try a buttstock versus a pistol grip shotgun before you buy. You should also be aware that some pistol grips are created for a specific type of firearm and will work poorly on a shotgun.

There are gun owners who love their pistol grip shotgun, and appear to overall recommend a lot of practice to gain experience in overcoming the loss of control, aim and stability. If it works for them it may work for you but I prefer the greater control and accuracy of a buttstock. Pachmayr manufactures a specialty grip called the Vindicator that is created for shotguns.

Pump Action Shotgun

If you are considering the purchase of a shotgun for home defense the best option is to choose a pump action shotgun with a 20 inch barrel. Some people prefer the 18 inch, but the former will provide you with a greater variety to choose from. Shotguns are one of the best choices for a home defense weapon and they are available from brands like Remington and Mossberg.

Home Defense Handguns

Handguns from the 9mm caliber and up are effective in stopping assailants inside or outside the home. When loaded with the appropriate ammunition for inside home use, they are less likely to put your loved ones and others at risk. They are also less likely to cause damage to the home or to be taken from you in a struggle with an intruder.

A handgun is an fantastic weapon for home defense and major brands like Glock, Smith and Wesson and Sig Sauer are all quality firearms. But a handgun, or any gun, is useless if you can’t use it or, even worse, if you use it incorrectly. You don’t want to fire a weapon that you have no accuracy for in your home. Any bullet, even a .22 caliber, will go through today’s walls and potentially endanger your family. Make sure to practice with your handgun or any firearm until the correct and accurate skills become second nature.

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