Information of guns

Athele · 06-30-2007, 02:25 PM

I'm writing a story in which the characters mostly have guns. I couldn't be any noobier, so I would really need a lot of help with everything related to guns, since I can't find clear pages with information online.

First of all tell your experiences and feelings when you shoot a gun. Is the sound loud, what does it feel like to pull the trigger, what do you need to do when you shoot a gun? First experience when you shot a gun?

Second of all I need to know some general guns names and also direct products' names, please. What guns are good for example A) Shooting from a long distance? B) Shooting from a short distance, some kind of pistols? Guns' names please? Some kind of close combat -weapons? C) Big and powerful guns, shotguns, rifles? Information etc.
Does it really matter what kind of close combat -gun you have, if you literally press the gun onto the thing you are shooting and pull the trigger?

I also need information just to what on earth do you have to make sure and think of before you shoot a gun. It can't be that you just always point and then pull the trigger and it shoots? Safety catch on, how/when? Do you use it?

What are the basics of bullets, I know calibers are an important thing, but could someone explain the basics? How many bullets are there usually (does it matter do you have a rifle, pistol?) in one 'chamber' or whatever they are and where do you know how many bullets you can fit into a gun, pistol for example? What weapons are um.. automatic and how does it effect the gun?

From what does a bullet reflect back from? Superhypermetal?

Basics of reloading different types of guns. What do you do when you realize that your pistol/rifle/shotgun etc. is out of bullets? Is it better to buy bullets from the store or someone who's specialized in making them? How do you make your own bullets? Where is it the easiest to carry the bullets, if you have lots of them?

Is it hard to rip your gun apart and then put it back together? Again: how?

What would you suggest for a sort of beginner, who needs to have a first a light pistol (it would be good if this would be cheap*) and then after a while have a better one that is REALLY good?

Anything will be fine, you can answer all the questions, one of them or tell me something I haven't asked at all! Squeeze all your information here, please!

P.S. *Otherwise the price doesn't matter at all of course, because again, it's just a story.

Dave Sample · 07-01-2007, 05:38 PM

My suggestion is to find another story to write! I do not want to write this one for you!
Sorry!

billy · 07-01-2007, 06:13 PM

a famous author said WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.

.22guy · 07-01-2007, 06:30 PM

I'm going to recommend that you get someone to take you shooting and experience it for yourself. There's really not any way to answer all those questions.

SilverRun · 07-01-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by .22guy

I'm going to recommend that you get someone to take you shooting and experience it for yourself. There's really not any way to answer all those questions.

Yep, or go visit your local gun range. Most large cites have gun training classes at indoor ranges. It would take a book (actually several) to tell you half of what you wanted to know. The other half you will just have to experience. You are not going to be able to fake this one. Besides, shooting is fun. Look at it as an adventure. You will meet some nice people along the way. We are not all weird - just a few of us.

ArkansasHunter · 07-01-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome to Gun and Game...Athele
But no offense it's to much to type...May I suggest that you read some of the threads and posts here you can then gain the information your seeking. Good Luck Feller...A.H

Athele · 07-02-2007, 01:10 PM

I understand, even though it's 80 km south to the nearest city with any guns...

JoeLee · 07-02-2007, 01:18 PM

When I hold a gun I get the feeling I'm GOD.Upon firing the gun I know I am GOD.

.22guy · 07-02-2007, 01:29 PM

Where are you located athele?

Athele · 07-02-2007, 02:01 PM

Near Mänttä, middle of Finland. Too small little town.

ezearln · 07-02-2007, 04:41 PM

First you cannot equate the experience of combat in real terms until you have experienced it, next you cannot know what it feels like to fire a weapon until you know it and have done it. Lastly there are some things that are best learned first hand . You can describe the scent of expended gunpowder and the horrors of combat but you can never truly relate them until YOU are there and in the thick of it! I am an American Fighting man and if need be I will fight again to preserve who I am, my family and this nation. But I never want to have to again

bigandrich44 · 07-02-2007, 04:51 PM

A) Bolt action rifle, preferably in .308 Caliber. Ex. Remington 700, with Leupold scope and rings

B) Shotgun. Remington 870 12 guage. Pump action and can hold 7+1 with an adapter.

C) 12 guage shotgun no doubt. Can blast through walls, put a ginormous hole in a car, and can stop mostly anyone alive.

Also, bullets can richochet from water, metal, wood, anything solid. FMJ type bullets do this ALOT. TV bullets and real bullets act a lot different.

Big Dog · 07-02-2007, 05:23 PM

Finland has a rich hunting and military history. I would suggest finding one or more local military veterans who served, and can relate their experiences and knowledge. These old vets are dying off, especially those of WWII. Their memories and experiences should be recorded for posterity. They are a fading resource of history!
Police officers are another good source of gun information, as well as hunters.
Personal prejudices and preferences will be there, but also some good info.

Athele · 07-03-2007, 05:51 AM

Thank you everyone for your replies. I will shortly begin to decide where to go shooting.

bigandrich44 · 07-03-2007, 07:47 AM

Wikipedia also works wonders. You can find alot there. wikipedia.com

ArkansasHunter · 07-03-2007, 09:14 AM

Athele if you got the money for air fare I'll take you snipe hunt'in here in the wilderness of So.Arkansas. I garantee you a good time...maybe..You'll also need some snake leggins them dang watermoccocins are mean critters and likes to chase you and fall out of trees on top of you.
But thats the price you pay to enjoy the great outdoors with a fine firearm......A.H

P.S My Lil buddy HERBERT said he would share his bedroom with you, so come on !

Athele · 07-04-2007, 01:02 PM

Yep.

ArkansasHunter, *laughs* maybe someday!

Doctor Larry K · 07-04-2007, 05:55 PM

Hey AH, I want to go snipe hunting too. In return I'll take you to the submarine races at Secombe Lake.

errr, I don't think I'd be interested in sharing a room with Herbie! I may be a little lonely, BUT not THAT lonely!

Oxford · 07-04-2007, 09:19 PM

As I recall, the first rule in writing is to write about something you've experienced. So if you're gonna write about guns, here's some ways to get some experience. First of all, I don't know about gun laws in Finland. if that is where you live. But, here's some possibilities where you might experience something about guns.

1. Visit and join a firing range. Try out several guns. Some ranges rent them to customers for a reasonable fee.

2. Do a search on the WEB. Plenty of information is available there. Here's one web site with a wealth of information about different guns. View each gun, read about their descriptions, and learn their values. AuctionArms.com - Online Gun Auction

3. Visit a gun shop which displays many different guns. Talk to sales people there.

These are only a few ideas where you can begin your gun knowledge. Good luck... and I hope you'll eventually let us know on Gunandgame.com the nature of the story that you think you might write.

ArkansasHunter · 07-04-2007, 11:46 PM

Doc: Herbert is a Ginny pig (I can't remember how to spell correctly) that my son dumped on me when he resigned from teaching 4 years ago.
He's like any pet you've been around a while, you get attached...A.H

06-30-2007, 02:25 PM	#1
Athele Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Information of guns I'm writing a story in which the characters mostly have guns. I couldn't be any noobier, so I would really need a lot of help with everything related to guns, since I can't find clear pages with information online. First of all tell your experiences and feelings when you shoot a gun. Is the sound loud, what does it feel like to pull the trigger, what do you need to do when you shoot a gun? First experience when you shot a gun? Second of all I need to know some general guns names and also direct products' names, please. What guns are good for example A) Shooting from a long distance? B) Shooting from a short distance, some kind of pistols? Guns' names please? Some kind of close combat -weapons? C) Big and powerful guns, shotguns, rifles? Information etc. Does it really matter what kind of close combat -gun you have, if you literally press the gun onto the thing you are shooting and pull the trigger? I also need information just to what on earth do you have to make sure and think of before you shoot a gun. It can't be that you just always point and then pull the trigger and it shoots? Safety catch on, how/when? Do you use it? What are the basics of bullets, I know calibers are an important thing, but could someone explain the basics? How many bullets are there usually (does it matter do you have a rifle, pistol?) in one 'chamber' or whatever they are and where do you know how many bullets you can fit into a gun, pistol for example? What weapons are um.. automatic and how does it effect the gun? From what does a bullet reflect back from? Superhypermetal? Basics of reloading different types of guns. What do you do when you realize that your pistol/rifle/shotgun etc. is out of bullets? Is it better to buy bullets from the store or someone who's specialized in making them? How do you make your own bullets? Where is it the easiest to carry the bullets, if you have lots of them? Is it hard to rip your gun apart and then put it back together? Again: how? What would you suggest for a sort of beginner, who needs to have a first a light pistol (it would be good if this would be cheap) and then after a while have a better one that is REALLY good? Anything will be fine, you can answer all the questions, one of them or tell me something I haven't asked at all! Squeeze all your information here, please! P.S. Otherwise the price doesn't matter at all of course, because again, it's just a story.

07-01-2007, 06:13 PM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,157 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	a famous author said WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW. __________________

07-02-2007, 04:41 PM	#11
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	First you cannot equate the experience of combat in real terms until you have experienced it, next you cannot know what it feels like to fire a weapon until you know it and have done it. Lastly there are some things that are best learned first hand . You can describe the scent of expended gunpowder and the horrors of combat but you can never truly relate them until YOU are there and in the thick of it! I am an American Fighting man and if need be I will fight again to preserve who I am, my family and this nation. But I never want to have to again __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

07-02-2007, 04:51 PM	#12
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,013	A) Bolt action rifle, preferably in .308 Caliber. Ex. Remington 700, with Leupold scope and rings B) Shotgun. Remington 870 12 guage. Pump action and can hold 7+1 with an adapter. C) 12 guage shotgun no doubt. Can blast through walls, put a ginormous hole in a car, and can stop mostly anyone alive. Also, bullets can richochet from water, metal, wood, anything solid. FMJ type bullets do this ALOT. TV bullets and real bullets act a lot different. __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

07-02-2007, 05:23 PM	#13
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	Finland has a rich hunting and military history. I would suggest finding one or more local military veterans who served, and can relate their experiences and knowledge. These old vets are dying off, especially those of WWII. Their memories and experiences should be recorded for posterity. They are a fading resource of history! Police officers are another good source of gun information, as well as hunters. Personal prejudices and preferences will be there, but also some good info. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-01-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
Dave Sample Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 99	My suggestion is to find another story to write! I do not want to write this one for you! Sorry!

07-01-2007, 06:30 PM	#4
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,157	I'm going to recommend that you get someone to take you shooting and experience it for yourself. There's really not any way to answer all those questions.

07-01-2007, 10:16 PM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	Welcome to Gun and Game...Athele But no offense it's to much to type...May I suggest that you read some of the threads and posts here you can then gain the information your seeking. Good Luck Feller...A.H

07-02-2007, 01:10 PM	#7
Athele Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	I understand, even though it's 80 km south to the nearest city with any guns...

07-02-2007, 01:18 PM	#8
JoeLee Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North New York State. Posts: 1,241	When I hold a gun I get the feeling I'm GOD.Upon firing the gun I know I am GOD.

07-02-2007, 01:29 PM	#9
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,157	Where are you located athele?

07-02-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
Athele Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Near Mänttä, middle of Finland. Too small little town.

07-03-2007, 05:51 AM	#14
Athele Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Thank you everyone for your replies. I will shortly begin to decide where to go shooting.

07-03-2007, 07:47 AM	#15
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,013	Wikipedia also works wonders. You can find alot there. wikipedia.com __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

07-03-2007, 09:14 AM	#16
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	Athele if you got the money for air fare I'll take you snipe hunt'in here in the wilderness of So.Arkansas. I garantee you a good time...maybe..You'll also need some snake leggins them dang watermoccocins are mean critters and likes to chase you and fall out of trees on top of you. But thats the price you pay to enjoy the great outdoors with a fine firearm......A.H P.S My Lil buddy HERBERT said he would share his bedroom with you, so come on ! Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 07-03-2007 at 09:18 AM.

07-04-2007, 01:02 PM	#17
Athele Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Yep. ArkansasHunter, laughs maybe someday!

07-04-2007, 05:55 PM	#18
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 427	Hey AH, I want to go snipe hunting too. In return I'll take you to the submarine races at Secombe Lake. errr, I don't think I'd be interested in sharing a room with Herbie! I may be a little lonely, BUT not THAT lonely!

07-04-2007, 09:19 PM	#19
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	As I recall, the first rule in writing is to write about something you've experienced. So if you're gonna write about guns, here's some ways to get some experience. First of all, I don't know about gun laws in Finland. if that is where you live. But, here's some possibilities where you might experience something about guns. 1. Visit and join a firing range. Try out several guns. Some ranges rent them to customers for a reasonable fee. 2. Do a search on the WEB. Plenty of information is available there. Here's one web site with a wealth of information about different guns. View each gun, read about their descriptions, and learn their values. AuctionArms.com - Online Gun Auction 3. Visit a gun shop which displays many different guns. Talk to sales people there. These are only a few ideas where you can begin your gun knowledge. Good luck... and I hope you'll eventually let us know on Gunandgame.com the nature of the story that you think you might write. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

07-04-2007, 11:46 PM	#20
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	Doc: Herbert is a Ginny pig (I can't remember how to spell correctly) that my son dumped on me when he resigned from teaching 4 years ago. He's like any pet you've been around a while, you get attached...A.H