Unexpected Pleasure

If blogging seems a trifle light today, it’s because most of yesterday was spent in the company of Longtime Reader UncleKenny — during which we had a fine session at my local range, followed by coffee and a long chat.

I should point out that most of the chatting was done by me, because as I seldom nowadays have any social contact with friends, I tend to jabber on endlessly when I do.  He didn’t fall asleep during said chat, and on occasion even prompted me to continue, which says much about his scholarliness and gentlemanliness.

I have without doubt the best damn Readers on the Internet.  Thanks, Ken, and it was a rare and special privilege to meet you in person.


Afterthought:  I should point out that nobody’s perfect:  he did bring a Glock to the range after all, but at least it was chambered for the manly .45 ACP and not the other rubbish.  And anyway, such lapses in taste can always be forgiven among friends.

4 comments

  1. A Glock in The Lord’s Caliber, eh? I’m sure you had one of your beloved 1911s for him to try. My experience with Glock fans is once they shoot a 1911 pistol, they normally will acquire one within about 6 months or less.

    In addition to the wonderful trigger, the Glock 21 weighs about 30 oz, while the 1911 Government Model weighs about 39 oz. The look of shock on their face turns to one of pure delight after the first magazine.

    He’ll likely have one shortly. Good on ya, Kim! You’re doing the Lord’s work. One convert at a time. Lol

  2. Great conversations with friends and family is one of life’s spectacular pleasures.

    Range time sounds wonderful!! Even a rough day at the range is a good day.

  3. The pleasure was all mine.

    I won’t apologize for the plastic .45 at the range, although I was polite enough not to mention the plastic 9mm I had in my pocket all day. Thanks, Kim.

  4. Two semiautomatic pistols stand out in my collection. One is a Smith and Wesson 1911 clone and the other is a SIg P320. Both are very accurate. The 1911 as most 1911s go is a feast for the eyes as well as accurate. The Sig P320 looks to me like a fancier Glock. Yes, the P320 has a polymer frame but it’s accurate. It is about as attractive as a hammer. there is a place for the polymer framed firearm. They can be accurate and useful although few are actually beautiful to look at.

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