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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2009, 07:50:43 PM »
Daily I carry, I do have a CCW, but I seldom if ever carry the LCP. Probably because I am use to carrying my .40's or my 1911. Correct you can't conceal an 870 but thats what .45's are for. My Mossberg is fun but I have been eyeing this 870 for a while. http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/rem/rem_6431.jpg
This is almost identical... But hey if you don't shoot it or carry it then why have it?

Don't be offended by that comment, as he said he is a "utilitarian". there are those who believe that if you can't fit it all into one pack you don't need it.  (All that other stuff we just want  ;D  )

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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2009, 08:07:49 PM »
Daily I carry, I do have a CCW, but I seldom if ever carry the LCP. Probably because I am use to carrying my .40's or my 1911. Correct you can't conceal an 870 but thats what .45's are for. My Mossberg is fun but I have been eyeing this 870 for a while. http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/rem/rem_6431.jpg
This is almost identical... But hey if you don't shoot it or carry it then why have it?

Your right.  You bought the LCP, and now don't carry it or use it. Ammo is scarce and off the hook expensive, I can certainly understand.

I have a Ruger in .45LC I don't shoot much at all. Ammo prices make it "not practical" . It's big, tough/impossible in south florida to conceal, a revolver that was modeled from a different time, I have ammo for it but other than that, its not my "GOTO" gun.  I still will never sell it. The Winchester Silvertips are for the Werewolves..... ::) My M+P .40, 1911's, EAA Witness, FN9, I totally understand.

Either way. It sounds like a great trade for the Remington. If times were different, and ammo a plenty: who knows....My damn Walther PPK/S is back in Maine for the recall,.... :-\ I carry my Kel-Tec 90% more due to the weight of the Walther, but I like the damn thing so I'm keeping it. My 14 year old son and future grandchildren can figure it out one day..(Grampa had what?)

Get the 870, they are without question on the short list for best 12g. ever made.

Good call, and good shooting.

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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2009, 09:16:59 PM »
Garand4life, I think you are doing the right thing. I am trying myself to upgrade everything to .40 or .45. The .380 LCP is selling like hotcakes. I paid $400 for my Ruger LCP and it was used!!! Can't give mine up cause it belongs to the wife. Otherwise I would be freed up to get rid of several firearms in the 9mm category.

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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2009, 09:18:30 PM »
I forgot to mention I already have a couple of shotguns, Remington 870's in 20 and 12 gauge. I would never part from them... ;D

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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2009, 09:26:15 PM »
I have a hard time getting rid of anything, most of my purchases were with a specific purpose in mind or firearms that were passed down and have sentimental value. (And I keep telling myself that they are an investment and will only gain in value)

I can understand trying to consolidate calibers but I want to have at least one of something in the major calibers.  What is in short supply today may not be later and vice versa.
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Re: Time for more consolidation...
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« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2009, 09:31:04 PM »
Plain and simple... I have 2 good .40s and a good .45. My shotgun is not to the level I consider good for a shotgun. It's good for trap and bird hunting but I don't shoot clay or hunt, what I do need is a rock solid defensive shotgun. My LCP is nice for the rare occasion I need something small. Note those occasions are rare for me. I can do well with full size handguns. I never carried the LCP like I planned. So to me it's this simple... I need a rock solid shotgun, i have a pistol I never carry and a shotgun that is good but could be better. Here is a remedy for that.
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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2009, 12:27:48 PM »
Went to take another look at the Remington today. Apparently the price went up a good bit so I asked to see a few of the new arrivals, one of which was a Mossberg 590A1 with ghostring sights and the 20" barrel as well as 9 shot capacity. After thinking on it a bit I decided to go with the Mossberg compromising on the pistol grip full stock and gaining the "real sights" and more familiar controls. So to all of you who were kind enough to offer words of wisdom thank you.
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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2009, 07:09:21 PM »
Please post porn.
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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2009, 12:33:44 PM »
Sounds like you already made up your mind and just want confermation from us.  Go for it!

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Re: Time for more consolidation...
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2009, 06:05:07 PM »
Please post porn.

New Mossberg porn is always "a good thing" ::)

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