a choice and a conversation....

Some girls fret over what clothes and shoes to buy, the choices are endless, and the decision is always a hard one. Not I of course, my current dilemma is over a new handgun. This really started over a week ago when Senior got a text from a friend asking if I wanted to sell my Glock...  'What" !!  No I am not selling my Glock. Then I wouldn't be "The Glock Mom"  I love that gun.

My current issue is between a Ruger SR .22 or a 1911 .22  I like them both and have handled them both. I watched a youtube on the Ruger , and liked it, very lightweight and fits well in my hand.  But, it came in black,  pink or purple.  And I really want mine in Zombie Green. But then there is the 1911... I always wanted one.
This search took me from the local gun shop to a big box sporting goods store. Senior was shopping from the 5.56 that is soon to be executive ordered out of stock. And I was peeking in to the counter. Again no Zombie green Ruger SR.22  and no 1911 in .22 either...

Next to me was a small and fragile elderly woman and her overbearing son, who was trying like a politician to talk his little ole mother in to some big honking  knock off brand .45  in stainless steel that the woman could barely hold up. I hate seeing this.
 I injected myself in to the conversation, after chatting with her a bit I found out she had never handled a gun before, and had never shot one. So, I suggested something easier for the mother to handle and to shoot. Such as the Glock 26 or a Ruger..   Oh no! This made the son unhappy. He did not like Glocks or Rugers and wanted his mother to get something cheaper, it is only for home defense he said and will stay in her nightstand., his mother he said needed something with stopping power and a gun is better then any insurance policy. The guy behind the counter looked at me rolled his eyes, and shook his head at the son...lol
My argument back was that she needed something she could handle and was easy for her to use. I even suggested a revolver so that she did not have to worry about a slide.   I myself went through at least 4 handguns until I found my perfect fit. But what did I know? I was just a woman.
The best thing for this mom to do would have been to tell her son where to go, and carry herself to an indoor range where she can try out different guns. And I kick myself for not suggesting that..

I wished her luck and Senior and I walked off. After some more time browsing we walked back past the gun counter and the pair was still there..

And I am still here with my little dilemna  of what to get the 1911 or a Ruger SR. For me to get the SR in green obviously means I need to get the black one and duracoat the parts I want green...  *SIGH*

Cleaning the Ruger....Literally!

Yes we love firearms so much, we named our dog RUGER....Today he was so dirty..and smelly, but was perfectly happy, until I rocked his world and forced him off the couch for a bath....Poor Ruger. He is the 80# Boxer that thinks he is a little chihuahua..he has no idea just how big and clumsy he  is.

I pushed and pushed until I got him in the water:

"Scrub a dub dub..Rugers in the tub"

"somebody please save me from this crazy woman" !

All Clean!

Next up for our big boy...Nail Trim...SHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Celebrating My Birthday/Valentines At The Range...

Today is the day that yours truly turns another year older...42..ouch! Yes, Valentines Day is also my Birthday.  Some of you will still call me a baby..I know, its only as old as you feel. Or, like my brother told me, 42 is the new 25.

I knew from the beginning I wanted to go to my range today, I have not shot my 9 since before my surgery, and I soon realized that my hand is still a bit weak. I think I need to buy one of those squeezy balls and exercise the muscles. Anyways  it was good to load her up and let off about 50 rounds. God knows I LOVE this gun....

I also choose to take along my "Archangel" Ruger 10/22. I can't talk enough about how much I love this one too. Its a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. Some days I can't get enough of it.

Senior had the itch to shoot .308 today so he brought along his M1A and the HK91 Clone, he shot 20 rounds through each with a 97.5% probability of hitting the 5 point bowling pin. He was excited to show the locals who go in with their Mini-14s what a real rifle looks and sounds like.  : )