To shoot, or not to shoot?

whcoyote · 05-31-2008, 10:18 PM

ROn:
I understand your point. I was not suggesting that he take the pistol out and wear it out. I would suggest he check the pistol out thoroughly and make sure that everything inside is healthy and then take it out for a session - or two - and get to know how the piece feels when it's doing what it was made to do - maybe 50 rounds or so. Someone else had the idea to keep a firing pin and a couple other fragile parts around to put into a collector piece that you want to shoot, so as not to take chances on breaking a critical part. That sounds reasonable.
I have a small collection of P.08s and I have shot them as above. It makes ownership so much more meaningful if you can let the little puppy bark some before you put him away. I have never broken a part (knock on wood) - but have lost a couple when disassembling - fumble fingers.
Bob

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05-31-2008, 10:18 PM	#18
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	ROn: I understand your point. I was not suggesting that he take the pistol out and wear it out. I would suggest he check the pistol out thoroughly and make sure that everything inside is healthy and then take it out for a session - or two - and get to know how the piece feels when it's doing what it was made to do - maybe 50 rounds or so. Someone else had the idea to keep a firing pin and a couple other fragile parts around to put into a collector piece that you want to shoot, so as not to take chances on breaking a critical part. That sounds reasonable. I have a small collection of P.08s and I have shot them as above. It makes ownership so much more meaningful if you can let the little puppy bark some before you put him away. I have never broken a part (knock on wood) - but have lost a couple when disassembling - fumble fingers. Bob