It appears that Ruger has a new offering in the defensive pistol market. Called the LCP (light compact pistol), it’s a 380 designed for deep concealment or a backup. It carries a suggested retail price of $330. It has a sight channel with a front sight. Capacity is 6 rounds.
We have not had our hands on this yet, but pistols like this serve a great purpose for the person who wants to carry during the summer months. Everyone has struggled with how to carry their 1911 off duty or during the warmer months where a jacket isn’t really acceptable.
It looks surprisingly similar to the Kel-Tec P-3AT, which my administrative assistant recently purchased because it was one of the few semi-autos that she could manipulate the slide manually. She shot it over the weekend and loved it. So maybe there is a place for these little guns in your favorite lady’s purse, as well as your pocket.
If you shoot very much, it is always interesting to see what you are going to shoot at that day. What I mean is that it may be a target, bottle, fruit, or can. If you get tired of shooting junk or paying for targets, or you just didn’t have time to get to the store, check out TARGETZ.
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You will find other great targets just like these that you can easily use. Happy shooting.
By now you have heard that there was another school shooting this week. In the aftermath there are 6 dead and many more wounded. This is a tragedy of monumental proportions. We ask God to comfort the families of the afflicted, and we remember them heavy hearts. As the Philippian letter says, “may the peace of God which passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
If you are like me, you love going to the local gun show. We have one this weekend in Nashville, and if you have never checked it out, it can be pretty good. Even though I love going, some of the shows that I’ve been to lately have been a little disappointing. The term “gun show ” implies that patrons should be able to find guns, parts, ammo, mags etc. However many of the shows are nothing but military surplus and beef jerky.
I mean don’t get me wrong I love beef jerky but, I am not really into seeing a bunch of peanut salesman and guys trying to sell me stuff that is totally worthless. For a gun show to be worth your time, it should have tons of full tables from quality dealers. That is what is missing from so many of the shows. Just a thought, but maybe having a few less shows every year could consolidate the good stuff and the good dealers to make it worth attending.
If you choose to go remember a few things; 1. It cost money to get in, normally $7 or $8. If you live in a rural area you have to drive to get there. Add it all up, and the great deal you think you are getting may not really be that great. It might be worth your time and effort to use a local dealer.
2. Many shows have some great used guns, and there will be dealers there with things they are trying to unload. If you want a great price, bring cash. It just talks louder than plastic.
3. Know what you want and what you can pay before you get in a situation that will lead to buyers remorse.
4. Before buying that used gun, make sure you are familiar with it so you can tell if it is all original. You don’t want to pay top dollar for a reworked S&W.
Follow these tips and you will have a great time at the show.
Mossy Creek Custom has been a work in progress for many years. It started with my first job dealing with guns. I was fortunate enough to work for a great guy who was willing to take a chance on me. From that point until now I have been blessed to work with some incredible individuals, all of whom have contributed to make Mossy Creek Custom what it is today.
What separates MCC from other shops is that we are interested in your success as a shooter, competitor, hunter or COP. It’s not just about a sale. Many times we will talk a customer out of sale because we know it won’t be good for him/her in the long run. We want our clients to be well informed and comfortable with all of their purchases and completely satisfied with our gunsmithing.
Some of our services include, L/E contracts for web gear, guns and knives. We have a certified Glock armorer, an AR armorer, and a 1911 armorer ready to customize or repair your weapon. We also do general gun repair, and because we believe in good relationships, if you have a problem we can’t fix, we know someone who can.
Good relationships make all the difference in the world. We know most of our customers on a first name basis, and this helps tremendously when they have a problem. They know they are going to get solid service from someone who cares about their hobby or profession, not someone who is interested in making a sale. If you have any questions, shoot us an email; info@mossycreekcustom.com. We would love to get to know you.
We normally don’t cover this type of issue because the site is not a political forum, but I think all of you should be aware of what you are supporting.
Citi Merchant Services and First Data Corporation have decided not to work with gun dealers, manufacturers and distributors with gun sales that are not face to face. As you well know this is not a violation of the law as Citi has claimed, but is legal by sending guns to licensed dealers who then preform background checks on those who wish to purchase. This decision was handed down from Citi to CDNN Sports.
Our company routinely deals with CDNN and they are great. If you don’t know about them, check them out at cdnninvestments.com. They offer some great gear, including some police trade ins that we routinely carry in our shop. You can also get obsolete mags and parts.
So why write about this? Because Citi is uninformed and making a corporate decision that could make it very hard for military , law enforcement and even you to buy a gun if you can’t use their services. If you have any relationship with this corporation you should consider whether they represent your interests well. Check out the email they sent at the National Shooting Sports Foundation site; www.nssf.org.
By this time you have probably heard about Sig Sauer’s latest entry into the handgun market. If you have not, it is a customizable weapon that can have the grip thickness changed to fit each hand, and it can also be transformed from 9mm, 357 sig, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. Sig’s promotion centers around the 250′s versatility. They speak of using the same gun on different missions, and the various ways that it will impact the concealed weapons crowd, but one has to wonder how practical these features really are.
In most shops this gun will probably sell for a little under $650. This price point is not unreasonable, but it is almost $100 higher than the Glocks that seem to be a little more popular at this time. The interesting thing is that the caliber conversions will sell over $400. I wonder how many of our Law Enforcement contracts that use Sig products would actually spend that kind of money for a caliber conversion? Most of the departments that we deal with are not going to spend that kind of money for a caliber conversion.
Where I believe this gun and others like it that have the interchangeable backstraps can be valuable is for the differing hand sizes that are in every department. It goes back to what we believe for competitive shooters. Never alter the shooter to the gun. Always alter the gun to fit the shooter. In this respect I think the Sig brings something to the table that can be very useful for a family of shooters or a Law Enforcement Department.
Mossy Creek Custom has always tried to serve the law enforcement and military communities well. This goes back to my days in a very limited law enforcement role. In return, we are offering a dealt this January for any full-time police officer or deputy. The first 4 that contact us by email can purchase a gun of their choice for $25 over cost of the gun and shipping. Check out our Law Enforcement page for more info.
In many places deer season has already ended, or will end soon. There are several things that you can do to make sure that you have a great and successful hunting season next year. First, if you hunted with a muzzle loader be sure that you unload it at your range by firing it one last time. Although many people will, don’t leave it loaded over the off season. It is too easy to forget and double charge it. Before you put it up for the season, make sure you clean it well. We gunsmiths love to see you coming in with a stuck plug. It’s our gain and your preventable loss.
Take the same precautions with your rifle and make sure that you put a light coat of oil on it before it makes it back to your safe. If you can help it, don’t store it in a cloth case. It will rust because the cloth will attract and keep moisture.
Finally, take a day to organize your gear. Go over your tree stand very carefully to make sure it is in good shape. If it looks damaged replace it. It also won’t hurt to inventory your camo gear to make sure you won’t need to replace any of it. If you do find yourself needing to replace some, now is the time to buy as many stores will have large closeout sales.
Happy off season!!
It is still hard to believe that the gun industry is missing Winchester firearms. I was recently doing an inspection on a Model 94 (post 64), and it made me so sad to know that my children will grow up without the ability to buy one of these guns. I know there are still many around , but they will become collectible in a few years. In the last month I have had two different people bring them to the shop for repair and maintenance. If you have one, make sure you keep it to pass down to the children. If you are looking now is a great time to buy. There will be a day when they will be a lost relic.
If you need a good brush gun, check out the Marlin lever action rifles in various calibers. They have made a name in Cowboy shooting and provide a solid gun at a great value.
Speaking of buying guns, check out the articles section of the site. Here you will find a wealth of information that will help you as you navigate various aspects of the shooting disciplines. The first articles are for any newbies looking to get started.
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