Subj : Re: .22 SAA
To   : Zombie Mambo
From : Moondog
Date : Wed Jun 17 2020 12:18 pm

  Re: Re: .22 SAA
  By: Zombie Mambo to Moondog on Tue Jun 16 2020 06:57 pm

 >   Re: Re: .22 SAA
 >   By: Moondog to Zombie Mambo on Mon May 11 2020 03:14 pm
 > 
 >  >   Re: Re: .22 SAA
 >  >   By: Zombie Mambo to Weatherman on Sun May 10 2020 03:46 pm
 >  >
 >  > >
 >  >  > You are correct that I do not own a hi point.
 >  >  > However my brother does.
 >  >  > It's junk.
 >  >  > Price alone usually is a great indicator on what you're buying.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > I'd carry it as backup if i was hunting, maybe as a finisher.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > I would not trust my life with it as my choice for CCW.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > But like ANY firearm, I'd rather have one that not have anything.
 >  >  >
 >  >  >
 >  >  > Thanks,
 >  >  > Zombie Mambo
 >  >  >
 >  > I think it's a natural response to assume inexpensive means junk, however
 >  > there's only so much workmanship and material quality put into inexpensiv
 >  > firearms.  I'd consider a Hi-Point to be a fun shooter, however I doubt I
 >  > shot a match or depend on one for concealed carry.
 >  >
 > 
 > Yes, agreed. However I think there are some well made cheapos out there.
 > Kel-Tec for example seems to be affordable, and reliable.
 > 
 > At least my experience with them has been.
 > 
 > In other news, Saturday I got to hold and inspect a WWI Army Issued Colt .45
 > It was my Great Uncle's Father (my great grandpa). It was issued to him and 
 > carried it in WWI. I believe they were in service between 1898 and 1940
 > probably when new style was issued for WWII. Anyways, it is in EXCELLENT
 > condition, heavy as hell, and big. I can't imagine carrying it.
 > 
 > He also had a LLama Arms .380 Micromax, which is a replica of a 1911 model
 > pistol. I was amazed at how well built and comfortable this spanish firearm 
 > They went belly up in 2000 but still fetch 300+ used.
 > 
 > I love coming across new things and unexpected charms in the firearms world.
 > 
 > 
 > Thanks,
 > Zombie Mambo
 > 

Wow.  Llama is a name I haven't heard in awhile.  I recall seeing them in
magazines back in the 1980's and 90's

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