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cfischer 10-29-2008 07:00 AM

Cig 40 or Glock 33 compact with a 357sig barrel. The Glock is nice because it's only a 3 1/2" barrel. Easier to keep concealed.

Sea-Dated 10-29-2008 10:29 AM

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Springfield XD .40.

fountain44 10-29-2008 11:02 PM

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heres a few toys I had out at the time. Just bring it I have plenty more

29Firefox 10-30-2008 05:12 AM


Originally Posted by rjcardinal (Post 2726417)
Ruger Mini-14 or Mini-30 in stainless with synthetic stock and factory 20 round mags. They are dead reliable.

Shotguns are great for close range but nothing beats being able to shoot a few rounds across the bow of an enemy at 200 yards. This keeps them away. Empty a 20 round clip in their general direction and they will change their minds about approaching you.

Ron

Out to a 150 yds Mossberg 500 with a rifled barrel and Hornaday SST slugs you can put some dang big holes in a boat.

VtSteve 10-30-2008 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by lawdocx3 (Post 2726451)
On the boat Springfield XD 9mm subcompact. At home to many to list, but my newest addition is a Smith and Wesson m&p 15.

I looked at one of those, great looking piece.

This link has a great photo in it.
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/xd_0722/

rjcardinal 10-30-2008 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by 29Firefox (Post 2728095)
Out to a 150 yds Mossberg 500 with a rifled barrel and Hornaday SST slugs you can put some dang big holes in a boat.

Yeah but after you put 20 rounds across the bow with that combo you will be worn out. With the Mini's you will just be getting warmed up!

The reason I think the Mini-30 is perfect for the boat is because its a small carbine that comes in stainless that is very reliable and doesnt cost that much. On top of that its powerful and fun to shoot. You can fire 100's of rounds with out getting worn out. Its not the most accurate gun in its class but when shooting from a boat that is rocking up and down in practice its just as good as the AR-15 guns.

One of my dads friends always kept one on his boat. He never took it out the boat. The only maintance he did to it was to fire it once a summer.

Ron

Knot 4 Me 10-30-2008 01:11 PM

No one sporting a Bren Ten for that "Sonny Crockett" feel?!

divenstar 10-30-2008 02:15 PM

On the big boat, I have a couple of Binelli M4 Shot guns and a couple of AR-15's...

On the Offshore I carry one of each...

And of course...I am always strapped with a Kimber 45 cal. Custom and a S&W .357 light as an ankle back-up...

You can never have enough guns &/or ammo...

I'm always ready and steady...

Regardless of where or when I ride...

BTW...if you guys are gonna get an assualt rifle, for whatever reason, the hour is getting late...You don't have long...Demand has increased, legal supply has decreased and prices are skyrocketing...

I'm buying three more AR-15's this weekend, for that very reason...

Divenstar :violent-smiley-021: :blaster:

Beak Boater 10-30-2008 04:15 PM

I always wondered why the first question the CG would ask me when they stopped me, is do you have any guns on board? I though thats an odd question to ask. Who carries guns....now I know why they ask??? What do they do when the answer is yes?

divenstar 10-30-2008 10:23 PM


Originally Posted by Beak Boater (Post 2728611)
I always wondered why the first question the CG would ask me when they stopped me, is do you have any guns on board? I though thats an odd question to ask. Who carries guns....now I know why they ask??? What do they do when the answer is yes?

Well...

When you consider the demise of the charter boat family from Star Island, Fla....

And Somoli pirates hi-jacking freighters and such (sic)...

you never know what can happen...

The boating & floating world has become a much more dangerous place...

I may never have the opportunity to use them when afloat, but...

I'd rather have and not need...

Than...need and not have...

Divenstar

divenstar 10-30-2008 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by BLee (Post 2727083)
Wow.....you're giving Bub the benefit of the doubt that he made it to that point. :party-smiley-048:


I definitely don't stay on my boat (on purpose....:party-smiley-004:), and haven't been without a large group running offshore in questionable areas yet. I would likely have a piece on board otherwise.

Here's my pet Eagle. :violent-smiley-021:

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5558/dscn0530uu1.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/d...jpg/1/w640.png

Just wondering...

Has anyone had any problems staying on their boat during a poker run or fun run????

Divenstar

GLH 12-16-2008 10:24 AM

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Well Santa brought the XCS today just in time for the two weeks on the "mut" down south....

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...ine_magnum.asp

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/images/ssi/41037.jpg

jmeng 12-16-2008 10:26 AM

Nice! I'm looking for a cheap 1100 to set up for home defense.

GLH 12-16-2008 10:26 AM

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Santa must of felt good cause he also brought a 1911A1 Kimber .45 with laser sight in the grip....

I guess he knows that a Democratic Congress with a Democratic President might not help us defend ourselves a whole lot!

verytricky 12-16-2008 11:54 AM

Ruger Super Redhawk. 44 Magnum and in stainless....

Has the advantage of being easy to scurrry away out of sight, yet it is very accurate, carries a heavy punch and - most importantly - makes a big bang - which should scare away anyone who has evil intentions.

The super Redhawk can also load the hydrashock rounds as well as brass sabots. A brass sabot will go through almost any form of ships bridge. With the safety features you can carry six rounds.

First round would be a lightweight lead slug cutter with a high load slow burning powder, next would be two brass sabots then three hydrashocks....

TEAMBAJA 12-16-2008 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by THRILLSEEKER (Post 2726401)
GLH, you know they have a stainless Marine mag version dont you?

I also have Mossbergs answer to it, the 590 Mariner.

I will admit I bought mine after seeing yours just because it looked so damn cool. I still havent fired it yet!

phragle 12-16-2008 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by fountain44 (Post 2728043)
heres a few toys I had out at the time. Just bring it I have plenty more


I hope thats a real mc and not cobray garbage.. if it's a cobray, get rid of it as fast as you can, they have a habit of swedging and I'm guessing you like having both hands.

WARPARTY36 12-16-2008 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GLH (Post 2760212)
Santa must of felt good cause he also brought a 1911A1 Kimber .45 with laser sight in the grip....

I guess he knows that a Democratic Congress with a Democratic President might not help us defend ourselves a whole lot!

GL that Kimber looks familiar:drink: I have the 3" w/laser on the left, and 4" w/laser on the right:ernaehrung004:

One for each of you:evilb:

DoTheMath 12-16-2008 02:52 PM

Right now I'm favoring my Glock 19, have (2) 15 round mags and a 17 round mag. Easy enough to carry, will shoot straight and consistent even if you drop it in quick sand, and stock it with a 147 gr. Hydra-Shok and it will get your attention. :cool:

GLH 12-16-2008 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 2760359)
GL that Kimber looks familiar:drink: I have the 3" w/laser on the left, and 4" w/laser on the right:ernaehrung004:

One for each of you:evilb:

I like the AR got one in July still have not fired it.

The guy tried to sell me a Taurus like you posted on the first page but revolvers like that seem to simple and remind me too much of my mental capacity!

PhantomChaos 12-17-2008 01:27 AM


Originally Posted by GLH (Post 2726340)
I have a standard Remington 870 short barrel now but have ordered this since the rig will be in Florida over the winter and this looks like it would deal with the salt environment better.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...ine_magnum.asp

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/images/ssi/41037.jpg

Also carry a Springfield 1911-A1 .45 Stainless but nothing beats a pump in my opinion.

The other thing is I an bringing some skeet to pass time on the way down to Florida, gotta find sh!t to do when you only cruise at 25 mph!


What is everyone carrying?

Go big or just stay home. :D

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...ine_magnum.asp

http://www.remington.com/images/prod...ag[1a].jpg

Sea-Dated 12-17-2008 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by GLH (Post 2760212)
Santa must of felt good cause he also brought a 1911A1 Kimber .45 with laser sight in the grip....

I guess he knows that a Democratic Congress with a Democratic President might not help us defend ourselves a whole lot!

Very nice. Congrats

GLH 12-17-2008 11:15 PM


Originally Posted by PhantomChaos (Post 2760681)

Us real men don't go for that Nickel plated sissy boy look!!! :drink:


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