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is anyone else a "Monk" fan ... ?

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=7inFTve35gE

I heard about the episode, he has to hit the intruder with the safe because he can't get it open in time to retrieve the pistol. Now that's self defense.

R,
Bullseye

Bullseye wrote:I heard about the episode, he has to hit the intruder with the safe because he can't get it open in time to retrieve the pistol. Now that's self defense.

R,
Bullseye

I'd been contemplating getting a strongbox to keep a couple of my home protection devices in.

I think that clip was quite educational, and I'll just keep 'em in the nightstand like I have been.

(Before anyone succumbs to the need to instruct me in firearms safety, no kids, no grandkids.)

Me either, just me and Ma and the Bear and he is firearms safe, his paws will not fit the handle. On the dresser at night cocked and locked and ready to rock. Had a guy tell me once he carried his 1911 with an empty chamber, sometimes referred to as the Israeli carry because he could pull the slide as he drew it. Told him that in my opinion it took a hand gun and made it into a HANDS gun. An empty gun and a rock are quite equal but the rock is a lot less expensive.

bearandoldman wrote:An empty gun and a rock are quite equal but the rock is a lot less expensive.

especially when you consider "reloads"...

toyfj40 wrote:

bearandoldman wrote:An empty gun and a rock are quite equal but the rock is a lot less expensive.

especially when you consider "reloads"...

Tex, how do you reload a rock. Not a real Adrian Monk fan butt Thelonious Monk played some great Jazz Piano.

bearandoldman wrote:

toyfj40 wrote:

bearandoldman wrote:An empty gun and a rock are quite equal but the rock is a lot less expensive.
ToyFJ40: especially when you consider "reloads"...
Tex, how do you reload a rock.

like "manna from Heav'n" ... just bend over and pick em up...

toyfj40 wrote:

bearandoldman wrote:

toyfj40 wrote: like "manna from Heav'n" ... just bend over and pick em up...

Sounds like a winner to me, how is you 1911 working? sure is fun to shoot a real gun eh?

the 1911 does fit my long-fingers pretty well.
I'll "get used to it"...

I did a detailed-dis-assembly last night and didn't have any parts left over when done...
But had to practice a couple times to get the leaf-spring right where it needs to be...
the no-hammer cock was a Big-Clue that I needed to try again!!
-- toy

toyfj40 wrote:the 1911 does fit my long-fingers pretty well.
I'll "get used to it"...

I did a detailed-dis-assembly last night and didn't have any parts left over when done...
But had to practice a couple times to get the leaf-spring right where it needs to be...
the no-hammer cock was a Big-Clue that I needed to try again!!
-- toy

I have the same problem every time I do one of my 1911's, that leaf spring and the pin and spring that detent the safety lever. there is still one of those pins somewhere around my workbench.

Cute piece. Both Monks, A & T, are enjoyable.

If you marry a geology major, you can have decorative rocks all over the place. Varnish some throwing size, put them in a decorative basket and your reloads are part of the ambiance. Not a great idea if you get into a difference of opinion with the smart folks on the tube.

I know some guys who practice defensive shooting with a draw, load and fire routine. A couple of them do it fast enough that it is hard to notice they go from unloaded to loaded. Being naturally clumsy, I opted for a revolver.

You mean they don't put extra pieces in a 1911?

greener wrote:Cute piece. Both Monks, A & T, are enjoyable.


I know some guys who practice defensive shooting with a draw, load and fire routine. A couple of them do it fast enough that it is hard to notice they go from unloaded to loaded.

When I first switched from a Taurus Ultralight Revolve in .44 Special to the 1911, I used the Israeli draw for a while, until I realized it tool both hands. If my off hand was occupied or disabled I was unarmed. It takes a while to become comfortable carrying, cocked and locked, but that is the safest way to carry a loaded 1911.

you guys have me rolling in the aisles here

Max It wrote:you guys have me rolling in the aisles here

Hang in there don't mess your pants or anything like that from the excitement as you will have to clean things up yourself. We are just a bunch of old men and I am the OLDEST ONE. And I got that way from not doing anything too stupid, Lord knows I did try though.

Max It wrote:you guys have me rolling in the aisles here

Welcome to the forum, Max it. I got hooked because these guys are pretty knowledgeable shooters and enjoy the sport.