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Fishtail Picklock
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I am buying a new-in-box Bersa Thunder .32. These are great holster pistols for tramping around the woods, dispatching small game, and the like.
Lots of fun!
Lots of fun!
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Couple of years ago I bought a used Beretta Jetfire; nice little pistol and pretty accurate too.Bill DeShivs wrote: Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:34 am A few little ones. The nickeled Beretta 21 now has a 4" barrel.
Only reason I could buy one in Massachusetts (the state that minds your business) was that it was purchased there in '83 pre ban.
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You know, it's funny-There is nothing that I do with guns that is illegal, including carrying them.
Yet I have someone that trolls and harasses me and implies that because I have/carry guns I'm doing something illegal. They don't know how stupid it makes them look.
By the way, I was a federally licensed gun dealer for about 20 years.
Yet I have someone that trolls and harasses me and implies that because I have/carry guns I'm doing something illegal. They don't know how stupid it makes them look.
By the way, I was a federally licensed gun dealer for about 20 years.
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sammy the blade
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I've seen the Bersa Thunder in stores, nice looking little pistol but I'm guessing the ammo is high.Fishtail Picklock wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:04 pm I am buying a new-in-box Bersa Thunder .32. These are great holster pistols for tramping around the woods, dispatching small game, and the like.
Lots of fun!
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Constitution carry! it's us legal gun owners that that fill the brunt of the illegals!Bill DeShivs wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 9:49 pm You know, it's funny-There is nothing that I do with guns that is illegal, including carrying them.
Yet I have someone that trolls and harasses me and implies that because I have/carry guns I'm doing something illegal. They don't know how stupid it makes them look.
By the way, I was a federally licensed gun dealer for about 20 years.

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boots wrote: Sun Mar 08, 2026 6:02 amConstitution carry!Bill DeShivs wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 9:49 pm You know, it's funny-There is nothing that I do with guns that is illegal, including carrying them.
Yet I have someone that trolls and harasses me and implies that because I have/carry guns I'm doing something illegal. They don't know how stupid it makes them look.
By the way, I was a federally licensed gun dealer for about 20 years.
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Sounds like lefty's losing itBill DeShivs wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 9:49 pm You know, it's funny-There is nothing that I do with guns that is illegal, including carrying them.
Yet I have someone that trolls and harasses me and implies that because I have/carry guns I'm doing something illegal. They don't know how stupid it makes them look.
By the way, I was a federally licensed gun dealer for about 20 years.
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Fishtail Picklock
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I couldn't get the Bersa Thunder .32, but I did pick up a Ruger LCP. ($199.99 + background check of $10.00) It is a nifty little piece. I have been looking at a Charter Arms "Undercoverette" chambered for the .32 H&R Magnum. Six shots, stainless steel, and it weighs a scant 15 ounces.
Comments? Opinions?
Comments? Opinions?
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sammy the blade
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I'd stick with the Ruger and hope you got it in 9mm.
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Fishtail Picklock
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I already have a Kel-Tec P11 in 9mm and a Kel-Tec P32 (in .32 ACP, of course). The Ruger LCP is in .380. (I have a Bersa Thunder in .380 as well.)sammy the blade wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 7:03 pm I'd stick with the Ruger and hope you got it in 9mm.
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sammy the blade
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Had a Kel-Tec 9mm but the trigger was atrocious. Was a nice carry piece though! Double action only with a long pull.
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Fishtail Picklock
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I took mine out for a run two weeks ago. No problems. My Ruger Lightweight Compact Pistol is an easy carry. I pity the idiot who decides that I'm a pushover. Trust me, it will not end well... for him!sammy the blade wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 1:56 am Had a Kel-Tec 9mm but the trigger was atrocious. Was a nice carry piece though! Double action only with a long pull.
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The later Keltec PF9 pistol has a much better trigger than the P11.
Unfortunately, it has been discontinued.
Unfortunately, it has been discontinued.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
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Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
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Fishtail Picklock
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I just ordered a Charter Arms Model 73220 "Undercoverette" in .32 H&R Magnum. I paid the heady sum of $367.99 + the requisite $10.00 Oregon State Police Background Check. (I'll shoot it instead of my S&W Airweight Centennial in .32 H&R Magnum.) It was more expensive than the Bersa, but it will be more versatile than the self-loader. (It can chamber/fire the .32 S&W, .32 S&W Long and the .32 H&R Magnum.)
I think that I'll be able to enjoy it.
I think that I'll be able to enjoy it.
Fishtail Picklock