I guess I understand your being miffed, prehaps even annoyed. But when you are dealing with REAL firearms there is no margin for error! No one should handle any live firearm without a through knowledge of basic firearms safety. Anyone witnessing unsafe gun handling has an obligation to point it out!
Please read the instruction manual that came with your Walther, and seek someone out who can give you a basic safety rundown. In the meantime, keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire, and never-ever point your PPK (loaded or not) at anything you do not wish to destory!!!!
Have to agree with 7289, it was the first thing I picked up on. Not your fault mind, as not everyone is used to handling firearms. 7289 would have a fit if he saw us in training as we were told to forget proper firearms etiquette and train with fingers ON trigger. This is very rare however and I know of only five units in the World that are taught this and three of them are in the UK and one other was Spetsnaz. As far as I know none of them were US. There may be others, but it is very rare and requires putting thousands of rounds through your pistol daily before you are taught this method. MI6 and MI5 certainly do not qualify though
I guess I understand your being miffed, prehaps even annoyed. But when you are dealing with REAL firearms there is no margin for error! No one should handle any live firearm without a through knowledge of basic firearms safety. Anyone witnessing unsafe gun handling has an obligation to point it out!
Please read the instruction manual that came with your Walther, and seek someone out who can give you a basic safety rundown. In the meantime, keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire, and never-ever point your PPK (loaded or not) at anything you do not wish to destory!!!!
Blah blah blah spare me. I don't need a gun safety course. Thanks for your offer though, I'll pass. My hand was on the trigger because I was ready to shoot. There could have been a bear that came out of the trees...so had to be ready. Also, triggers don't just magically pull themselves...ugh *annoyed*
j.bladesCurrently? You must be joking?Posts: 530MI6 Agent
edited January 2010
if i were you i would buy the beretta .25, as that was bonds preferred gun :007) . as you already know the walther, a beutiful gun in its right, was forcefully given to him in dr. no, as ian fleming wrote; "Bond looked across into M's eyes. For the first time in his life he hated the man."
"I take a ridiculous pleasure in what I eat and drink."
The Beretta is cheaper to buy than the Walther, but the right Bondian style can be just as hard to come by as a proper PPK. Despite Bond's love for it - the Beretta is no where near as classic and worthwhile a weapon.
Hey, this thread was bumped earlier
Did it get de-bumped? No bumping eh...
Let's see If I've got this:
1) Triggers don't magically pull themselves...
2) .32 acp: good for bears
3) Finger on the trigger while cycling the pistol I just pulled a loaded mag from=OK
got it...
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,766Chief of Staff
Thread was bumped to bring to the top to let other people see it, if they missed the "awesomeness" of this thread. That's why. I didn't know there was a no-bump policy.
Congrats on the "new" Walther {[] I won't pretend I'm not jealous. I'll just have to keep praying my Grandpa will give me his one day
Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but gun safety really isn't a joke. Honestly, you can never be too safe. I understand it's frustrating to have people point it out to you when you aren't being completely safe, but the "I don't care" argument really isn't a valid one. Accidents do happen and, to be honest, they generally don't happen to the people who exercise proper gun safety (ie pointing a gun in a safe direction, keeping your finger off the trigger, etc).
But like I said, I'm happy for you and I hope you enjoy the immense amount of fun you'll have with your new pistol. Just keep in mind that with all that fun comes a whole new world of responsibility.
Bond: That looks like a woman's gun.
Largo: Do you know a lot about guns, Mr. Bond?
Bond: No, but I know a little about women.
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Have to agree with 7289, it was the first thing I picked up on. Not your fault mind, as not everyone is used to handling firearms. 7289 would have a fit if he saw us in training as we were told to forget proper firearms etiquette and train with fingers ON trigger. This is very rare however and I know of only five units in the World that are taught this and three of them are in the UK and one other was Spetsnaz. As far as I know none of them were US. There may be others, but it is very rare and requires putting thousands of rounds through your pistol daily before you are taught this method. MI6 and MI5 certainly do not qualify though
I am again reminded and humbled by the wisdom contained in the famous saying:
"But the beggar, sitting in the marketplace is deaf in so far as the sound that the mockingbird is making."
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
Quite. A very Happy and fullfilling New Year to you.
Blah blah blah spare me. I don't need a gun safety course. Thanks for your offer though, I'll pass.
~ Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Still I wouldn't be without one......
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
I still think the PPK is a better pick for the Bond than the Beretta.
Did it get de-bumped? No bumping eh...
Let's see If I've got this:
1) Triggers don't magically pull themselves...
2) .32 acp: good for bears
3) Finger on the trigger while cycling the pistol I just pulled a loaded mag from=OK
got it...
It was and it did...and we'd prefer it if you didn't
One shouldn't just 'bump' a topic.....just write a line....or a few words....not just the word 'bump'....thanks.
Smart fellow!!!
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
Could that have been the negligent discharge mentioned above?....
I think this thread should be permanently displayed as it has a number of lessons for us all.... B-)
Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but gun safety really isn't a joke. Honestly, you can never be too safe. I understand it's frustrating to have people point it out to you when you aren't being completely safe, but the "I don't care" argument really isn't a valid one. Accidents do happen and, to be honest, they generally don't happen to the people who exercise proper gun safety (ie pointing a gun in a safe direction, keeping your finger off the trigger, etc).
But like I said, I'm happy for you and I hope you enjoy the immense amount of fun you'll have with your new pistol. Just keep in mind that with all that fun comes a whole new world of responsibility.
Largo: Do you know a lot about guns, Mr. Bond?
Bond: No, but I know a little about women.