G.A.S. . . . . another defination ?

[Daysailer]

Just as addicting...

Just as much fun...

Just as much skill...

Just as much discipline....

Forums steal just as much time...

Just as many flavors...

Nice folks.....like here...

Gun Acquisition Syndrome......specifically  Adult Air Guns..

(best explaination of where I've been.)

Music sooths the soul.....no doubt....
and no guitar has been neglected in my detour'd journey...

but... shooting a few pellets into a target has a zen like relaxation for me too....

No hunt'n or hurtin' anything but paper and foam golf balls.

[broKen]

Hey DS, been a while since hearing from you. I've been planning for years to get one, but it hasn't happened yet. We plink with 22's. Tell us what model you got and it's accuracy, speed, etc. I've been a shooting enthusiast for a long time.

[Daysailer]

All Air powered here, no PB's  (Powder Burners) for me.

And mostly MSP, Mulit Stroke Pnematics,  'Pumpers'

I have:  (in order purchased)
1980 Crosman 766 MSP .177, Original owner...3 pumps = 494 fps thru 8 pumps = 662 fps
2010 Weihrauch HW-30S .177, Original owner, Spring powered break barrel, 600 fps,   low powered, very accurate german engineering
1975 Sheridan Blue Streak .20 pumper,  3 pump = 502fps to 8 pump 668  Classic and accurate with open sights.
1982 Crosman 1377 pistol .177, pumper,  3 pump = 382fps to 10 pump =576,  Cheap, accurate plinking fun.
1971 Sheridan Blue Streak,  loved the first one so much, found a deal on this one in better shape.
2009 Crosman 1377 pistol, same story as the second Sheridan.  But am doing some mods (hot rodding) on this one.

All total spent on the guns, the same I paid for my used Forum I, or my Blackwood. For the F-III $$$ I got room for another German masterpiece.

Second Sheridan and my two Forums share the same paradox......
cant seem to choose which to let go to thin the pile a bit  

All relatively low powered and very accurate.  Kinda the air gun equivilent of acoustic vs electric...
or the boating equivilent of sailing and kayaying

Yep, GAS got me again.
6 guns.
6 guitars, counting the Gretch Americanna Sundown Seranade
4 Kayaks
2 Sailboats   = 6 boats.....  


HMMMMMM..... i see a pattern...  three groups of 6.....eeeeeeeeeee
quick sell me something.... gotta break that idea up......right now.....~

35 and count'n

[broKen]

I've had the Crossman .22 pumper and the .177, which I gave to Dad. Got another .177 and gave it to my Son. They are fun. We mutilate soda cans off the back porch at about 10 yrds.

[Danny]

 I had a nice air pellet gun and gave it to my oldest grandson (I think). Sometimes I forget who got the .410 or the _____ ( fill in the blank).

I have some neat real guns, but never use them anymore. I have been thinking about another pump pellet gun. I don't remember for sure the brand of the one I had, but Crossman was probably it. I know it could take 10 pumps and provide a wallop similar to a .22.

   Did y'all know that Meriwether Lewis had a decent air rifle that he used to amaze the Indians with. It apparently was very well built and could make a decent sized hole in whatever he shot at, with good accuracy. And that was 1803, pretty cool for over 200 years ago.

[broKen]

Didn't know that Danny. I'd like to see that.

If ya'll ever get out to Cody Wyoming, go to the gun museum there. It's a treat, and expect to spend a few hours. They have a tremendous collection.

[Cybercanyon]

I used to collect guns, now I collect Larrivee guitars.
I traded one of my AR-15s for my first  RS-4.
I do enjoy shooting, both airguns and powder burners.

Mike

[JOYCEfromNS]

I used to collect guns, now I collect Larrivee guitars.

Mike

Imagine a world without Guitars 

Now imagine one without Guns 

That's how I see it 

[ducktrapper]

Imagine a world without Guitars 

Now imagine one without Guns 

That's how I see it 

Unfortunately, I'm imagining being hacked to death with scimitars.   

[rwskaggs]

All total spent on the guns, the same I paid for my used Forum I, or my Blackwood. For the F-III $$$ I got room for another German masterpiece.

Second Sheridan and my two Forums share the same paradox......
cant seem to choose which to let go to thin the pile a bit  

35 and count'n

Daysailer:

You wouldn't want to do some airgun/guitar horse-trading, would you?   (evil grin - I can see the GAS pains in your eyes...)  Teaser:  I like German engineered vintage airguns as well.....

[JOYCEfromNS]

Unfortunately, I'm imagining being hacked to death with scimitars.   

Duck I had to LOOK IT UP   

[broKen]

Imagine a world without Guitars 

Now imagine one without Guns 

That's how I see it 

Imagine a world without Guitars 

I suppose that's possible, but music will always be. 


Now imagine one without Guns 

Now that's scary.    Sorry, I was provoked.

Better put the locks on this before...

[Mr_LV19E]

Imagine a world without Guitars 

Now imagine one without Guns 

That's how I see it 

I hear what you're saying but if not guns it would be spears.
How about a guitar with a rifle barrel in the neck as a truss rod, the faster you strum the faster it shoots.    Shoot, that gig would be a blast.        

[Daysailer]

...........   Did y'all know that Meriwether Lewis had a decent air rifle that he used to amaze the Indians with. It apparently was very well built and could make a decent sized hole in whatever he shot at, with good accuracy. And that was 1803, pretty cool for over 200 years ago.

That gun is a legend in the air gun world..  if you google for it, there is a lot of info about it, and even one with a nice
video discussion.

[Daysailer]

Daysailer:

You wouldn't want to do some airgun/guitar horse-trading, would you?   (evil grin - I can see the GAS pains in your eyes...)  Teaser:  I like German engineered vintage airguns as well.....

Ok ... you got me.....wat-cha- got  ???
If you say FWB 124 or 127.... ...
Maybe PM is safer  

[Daysailer]

............That's how I see it 

Joyce,   PLease play nice here.

This is the NON-guitar discussion page.  If you dont like a subject and have no constructive
comments that add value to it,  Please move on.

Please PM me if you have any other comments.   Thank-you

[rwskaggs]

Ok ... you got me.....wat-cha- got  ???
If you say FWB 124 or 127.... ...
Maybe PM is safer  

FWB PM sent.

[JOYCEfromNS]

Joyce,   PLease play nice here.

This is the NON-guitar discussion page.  If you dont like a subject and have no constructive
comments that add value to it,  Please move on.

Please PM me if you have any other comments.   Thank-you

No intent to offend Friend, wouldn`t want to deconstruct;  shoot away boys

[Randy_R]

I have a Steyr LG10 competition air rifle (side cocker) bought at Camp Perry.  and a Steyr LP1 Match CO2 pistol which was an unused spare made for the US Shooting Team for Atlanta Olympics.

I have a steel trap on the railing of the deck off my dining room. Just need to open the sliding doors.

[Daysailer]

     Steyr    

2   Steyr's         (insert reverent music and angel choir here)  

And I thought I was impressed with your Guitar collection....    



Got a mini sniping target and plinking range set up out of one of my upstairs windows
Foam eggcrate style  panels surround the window and a foam window insert to keep muzzle aimed away from the frame..
When shooting with the muzzle complely inside....Totally silent when observed outside.  
The only sound is the pellet hitting the Silent (duct seal) traps or foam balls as I chase them accross my yard.
Favorite target,  roll up ear plugs at 50' stuck on toothpicks stuck in foam blocks.....Off Hand standing.
Pistols same targets at 30'.   All targets and shooting designed to eliminate any chance of richochet or deflections.

Good to hear from you again Randy,  I think of you every time I stop in at McKenzie River Music.
That Brazilian C10 (?) with the eagle and feathers was sure sweet.  Do you still have it and its Koa (?) twin ?


29 and count'n.....post count.....really wish it was retirement