Help me complete my 5th Element movie bruce willis costume please! I'm looking for a toy gun that looks sort of like his in the movie. Would like to keep it under $15, just looking for something close. I don't mind painting it or doing some slight modification.
posted by I like to eat meat on Oct 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Do blanks provide enough backward motion on the casing when fired to cycle the action of an automatic pistol? [more inside]
posted by ackptui on Jul 8, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some good resources for a novice looking to purchase a handgun? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 - 31 answers

Tx to Colorado trip/camping/firearm/bear filter: I am taking my wife and child tent camping in Aspen, CO. I have a few questions that i need some answers to. 1. Can i travel with a firearm(Pistol) in my car for the trip? Not 100% on our route yet but i will be going thru Tx, OK, and Co..Maybe Kansas but not sure yet. 2. Can i bring the firearm to the campsite (Difficult Campground-Near Aspen)? Cant find any documentation on this thats why im asking. 3. Are black bears and mountain lions a big threat in Colorado? Ive heard there are all over near Aspen. What caliber pistol would be effective against a black bear but easy enough to take on this trip? Thanks....And any other tips about camping in the Rockies would be appreciated.
posted by flipmiester99 on Jun 20, 2008 - 33 answers

PistolFilter. I know there are lots of gun related forums/resources on the web (and am looking at those also), but I'd like to query AskMe about Glocks. Specifically what are the practical advantages and disadvantages of the Glock safety trigger mechanism versus traditional safetys? [more inside]
posted by Burhanistan on Apr 15, 2008 - 20 answers

Can someone share their experience with firing a pistol grip shotgun? I've been seeing a lot of these recently and I can't believe that your wrist would ever be the same after pulling the trigger. Now I'm kinda curious, but I thought I'd ask before I tried it...
posted by tkolar on Dec 24, 2007 - 11 answers

Pistol club and gun shops near Boston / Somerville, MA? Where do I go to learn? [more inside]
posted by swhitt on Oct 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Any recommendations for a concealed-carry handgun to be used by a woman? My significant other is getting a concealed carry permit, but finds that my Beretta 9MM is too big and heavy for her hand. She's aware of all the drawbacks of guns, so she doesn't need to be reminded of them. Please post recommendations as comments on this thread, but I've also got this throwaway account: handgunrecommendations@gmail.com
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2007 - 16 answers

Inheriting a couple of 40 year old pistols from my grandfather, what do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by phritosan on Jan 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Gun modification safety: I'm a geek that likes to customize and modify gadgets. Can I extend this to guns and ammo, without killing myself, by taking great care and following reasonable precautions, or should I STOP RIGHT THERE! ARE YOU CRAZY!? More specific examples inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2006 - 13 answers

IDPAFilter: Are there any Philadelphia mefites who shoot in the IDPA? Are there any IDPA clubs that are reachable via SEPTA? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Jun 25, 2005 - 4 answers