Found Someone - The Firearms Forum

travihanson · 06-10-2007, 02:30 AM

Found someone that wants to trade my Beretta 96 w/ 4 mags, holster for their 1991Z Colt Limited Edition Tiger. Pretty excited although I shouldn't shoot it. Probably be a turnover gun because of the fact that that is one out of 200. Wish me luck guys

patrol · 06-10-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by travihanson

Found someone that wants to trade my Beretta 96 w/ 4 mags, holster for their 1991Z Colt Limited Edition Tiger. Pretty excited although I shouldn't shoot it. Probably be a turnover gun because of the fact that that is one out of 200. Wish me luck guys

That guys is silly, what a good deal you are getting. I saw one of those on Auction arms the other day for about 1k! Your lucky.

travihanson · 06-11-2007, 05:16 PM

Oh boy do I have a story. So, I got home from Drill sunday (I'm in the national guard), and i get a phone call. It was the guy with the 1911 that i was just talking about. He told me to come and get it (keep in mind i haven't even got out of my ACU's). (I traded my Star BM 9mm and my Beretta 96....anyway). After i got to sanford, about 200 miles from my door step I met him at the local dunkin donuts. I put my car in reverse and it started clicking. I reved it slightly and it slammed into reverse. Obviously not good. I followed him to his house and did the deed. I got back in my car and started the trek home. I got by the local Applebees and the car slipped in neutral then slammed hard into drive. I coasted in the parking lot. I got out and went inside and asked for the manager. She came out and I told her that i have too keep my car there for a week cause i live 200 miles up north. She let me use the phone and i called my wife. I tell her to go get my father to come down and pick me up and ill call her in a half hour. I call back with no answer and then call my dad. He says that she is on her way down. I told him that if she calls him (she doesnt have a cell.......soon to change...) to tell her where im at. The manager told me to stay since i had a few hours to wait and have a beer and a burger. I had no money in my pocket, told her that and she said it was on the house. So i get done with the burger and started the walk to the exit, about 5 miles away. First thumb and i was picked up. To make a long story /slightly/ shorter i waited from 8pm to 2am at the exit for my wife and she didnt show. Got the cops called on me cause apparently they think that a guy in army fatigues is a little suspicious. The cops were great though. Anyway, 2am came around and i have called the highway dept, local police, and everyone i can think of accept my wife...lol....So the same cop that talked to me earlier came at my request in like 3 minutes and took me back to my car. I stayed there and fell asleep around 330am. 500am came around and i saw 2 nice ladies at the dollar store beside the applebees. So I locked my car with everything in it, (Colt, Ruger MK2, military EQ, basically about 2500bucks worth of kaka.). They let me use the phone and i called my father and asked what was going on. He said my wife was all worried cause i didnt call and she was home waiting for the call. So i called her and got that all straightened out and told her to just go to work and i'll make it home. So i hung up with her and thanked the ladies and walked back to my car. Went to reach in my pocket and damn but what be i locked my f-in keys in the car with all that stuff! So i ran back and used the phone again to call the local police whom i have been on the phone with all night. They said to call my wife, (Headslap) i said i did but i needed a favor. They said they couldnt crack the door for me and for me to call a locksmith. Well me being broke was not able to do it. So i found the nearest 1 pounder and smashed the window, left a note and took off hoofin it. First thumb...exit...anyway it took me 3 hours and 45 minutes to drive down and 5 hours to come back without a car. Basically a huge misunderstanding and stupidity for a foolish gun...although everyone treated me very well....i know it was the uniform, they told me so

I was trying to make the decision wether to shoot this foolish 1 out of 200 gun.....I'm going to shoot the piss out of it, carry it, make lov......uhh....yeah, you get the point

I'll write back with the range report when i get some ammo for it.

southernshooter · 06-11-2007, 09:16 PM

We need pictures

travihanson · 06-12-2007, 10:09 AM

I can't figure out this new digital camera program I got, but i pulled this pic off the internet.....
http://www.taloinc.com/colt/images/tiger_poster.jpg
It looks just like this, and has never been shot....

patrol · 06-12-2007, 10:20 AM

you might want to sell the gun and get a cell phone.

travihanson · 06-12-2007, 11:57 AM

lol, no kidding eh?
this problem will not happen again...i can promise that....next time she'll go with me

AL MOUNT · 06-12-2007, 12:21 PM

Please tell me your Guard unit is not a communications company......

......

travihanson · 06-12-2007, 10:09 PM

maitenance :-P

PaulHD883 · 06-18-2007, 12:14 AM

ha, funny story. Noone stole anything out of your car after you smashed the window and was gone for 5 hours? That's pretty good!

travihanson · 06-18-2007, 03:26 AM

I was gone from monday morning until saturday. Nope, they even put a plastic bag over the window for me. I had it taken to the crusher after I went down to clean it out...

southernshooter · 06-18-2007, 07:31 AM

We need pictures

travihanson · 06-18-2007, 09:49 AM

http://www.taloinc.com/colt/images/tiger_poster.jpg

My digital camera is busted....but the pic is here...it is exactly like that.

PaulHD883 · 06-19-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by travihanson

I was gone from monday morning until saturday. Nope, they even put a plastic bag over the window for me. I had it taken to the crusher after I went down to clean it out...

that was nice of them......took it to the crusher? lol, what was this beater you were driving?

bunnyhunter12 · 06-19-2007, 12:51 AM

Very nice piece, great story and congrats on what seems a great deal Mr. Hanson.

Southern, that is the greatest use of Smileys I have ever seen.........

polishshooter · 06-19-2007, 06:55 AM

I was about to make a crack about a "Maintenance" soldier that can't even look after his OWN equipment....

I

....until I remembered that for 4 years I worked for, and the last two was foreman of a paving crew for the best paving company in Central Indiana.....

And I STILL park on a 30 year old cracked all to heck ugly CEMENT driveway....

That is a GREAT story that is sure to get BETTER with age....

You know, we've all had stuff similar to that happen to us, and I really think the mark of a person's character is not only how they deal with the crap at the time, but how much and how SOON they can LAUGH at it later....

Xracer · 06-19-2007, 08:29 AM

Wicked good story TH.....

Look at it this way.....you'll never forget how you acquired that particular gun.

travihanson · 06-19-2007, 09:41 AM

lol, exactly how I'm trying to look at the situation

06-10-2007, 02:30 AM	#1
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Found Someone Found someone that wants to trade my Beretta 96 w/ 4 mags, holster for their 1991Z Colt Limited Edition Tiger. Pretty excited although I shouldn't shoot it. Probably be a turnover gun because of the fact that that is one out of 200. Wish me luck guys --> Last edited by travihanson; 06-10-2007 at 04:27 AM..

06-11-2007, 05:16 PM	#3
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone Oh boy do I have a story. So, I got home from Drill sunday (I'm in the national guard), and i get a phone call. It was the guy with the 1911 that i was just talking about. He told me to come and get it (keep in mind i haven't even got out of my ACU's). (I traded my Star BM 9mm and my Beretta 96....anyway). After i got to sanford, about 200 miles from my door step I met him at the local dunkin donuts. I put my car in reverse and it started clicking. I reved it slightly and it slammed into reverse. Obviously not good. I followed him to his house and did the deed. I got back in my car and started the trek home. I got by the local Applebees and the car slipped in neutral then slammed hard into drive. I coasted in the parking lot. I got out and went inside and asked for the manager. She came out and I told her that i have too keep my car there for a week cause i live 200 miles up north. She let me use the phone and i called my wife. I tell her to go get my father to come down and pick me up and ill call her in a half hour. I call back with no answer and then call my dad. He says that she is on her way down. I told him that if she calls him (she doesnt have a cell.......soon to change...) to tell her where im at. The manager told me to stay since i had a few hours to wait and have a beer and a burger. I had no money in my pocket, told her that and she said it was on the house. So i get done with the burger and started the walk to the exit, about 5 miles away. First thumb and i was picked up. To make a long story /slightly/ shorter i waited from 8pm to 2am at the exit for my wife and she didnt show. Got the cops called on me cause apparently they think that a guy in army fatigues is a little suspicious. The cops were great though. Anyway, 2am came around and i have called the highway dept, local police, and everyone i can think of accept my wife...lol....So the same cop that talked to me earlier came at my request in like 3 minutes and took me back to my car. I stayed there and fell asleep around 330am. 500am came around and i saw 2 nice ladies at the dollar store beside the applebees. So I locked my car with everything in it, (Colt, Ruger MK2, military EQ, basically about 2500bucks worth of kaka.). They let me use the phone and i called my father and asked what was going on. He said my wife was all worried cause i didnt call and she was home waiting for the call. So i called her and got that all straightened out and told her to just go to work and i'll make it home. So i hung up with her and thanked the ladies and walked back to my car. Went to reach in my pocket and damn but what be i locked my f-in keys in the car with all that stuff! So i ran back and used the phone again to call the local police whom i have been on the phone with all night. They said to call my wife, (Headslap) i said i did but i needed a favor. They said they couldnt crack the door for me and for me to call a locksmith. Well me being broke was not able to do it. So i found the nearest 1 pounder and smashed the window, left a note and took off hoofin it. First thumb...exit...anyway it took me 3 hours and 45 minutes to drive down and 5 hours to come back without a car. Basically a huge misunderstanding and stupidity for a foolish gun...although everyone treated me very well....i know it was the uniform, they told me so I was trying to make the decision wether to shoot this foolish 1 out of 200 gun.....I'm going to shoot the piss out of it, carry it, make lov......uhh....yeah, you get the point I'll write back with the range report when i get some ammo for it. Last edited by travihanson; 06-11-2007 at 05:18 PM..

06-11-2007, 09:16 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Found Someone We need pictures __________________ Only you can see this

06-12-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone I can't figure out this new digital camera program I got, but i pulled this pic off the internet..... http://www.taloinc.com/colt/images/tiger_poster.jpg It looks just like this, and has never been shot....

06-12-2007, 10:20 AM	#6
patrol V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 324	Re: Found Someone you might want to sell the gun and get a cell phone.

06-12-2007, 11:57 AM	#7
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone lol, no kidding eh? this problem will not happen again...i can promise that....next time she'll go with me

06-12-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
AL MOUNT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleaning my Thompson in The Foothills of the Ozark Mountains Posts: 3,130	Re: Found Someone Please tell me your Guard unit is not a communications company...... ...... __________________ 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division Vietnam 67-68

06-12-2007, 10:09 PM	#9
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone maitenance :-P

06-18-2007, 12:14 AM	#10
PaulHD883 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 48	Re: Found Someone ha, funny story. Noone stole anything out of your car after you smashed the window and was gone for 5 hours? That's pretty good! __________________ PX4 STORM .40

06-18-2007, 03:26 AM	#11
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone I was gone from monday morning until saturday. Nope, they even put a plastic bag over the window for me. I had it taken to the crusher after I went down to clean it out...

06-18-2007, 07:31 AM	#12
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Found Someone We need pictures Attached Images __________________ Only you can see this

06-18-2007, 09:49 AM	#13
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone http://www.taloinc.com/colt/images/tiger_poster.jpg My digital camera is busted....but the pic is here...it is exactly like that.

06-19-2007, 12:51 AM	#15
bunnyhunter12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,090	Re: Found Someone Very nice piece, great story and congrats on what seems a great deal Mr. Hanson. Southern, that is the greatest use of Smileys I have ever seen......... __________________ Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei~ Official motto of Newfoundland If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. -- Edward Abbey in Abbey's Road, p.39 (Plume, 1979) -Smitty

06-19-2007, 06:55 AM	#16
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,879	Re: Found Someone I was about to make a crack about a "Maintenance" soldier that can't even look after his OWN equipment.... I ....until I remembered that for 4 years I worked for, and the last two was foreman of a paving crew for the best paving company in Central Indiana..... And I STILL park on a 30 year old cracked all to heck ugly CEMENT driveway.... That is a GREAT story that is sure to get BETTER with age.... You know, we've all had stuff similar to that happen to us, and I really think the mark of a person's character is not only how they deal with the crap at the time, but how much and how SOON they can LAUGH at it later.... __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

06-19-2007, 08:29 AM	#17
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Found Someone Wicked good story TH..... Look at it this way.....you'll never forget how you acquired that particular gun.

06-19-2007, 09:41 AM	#18
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: Found Someone lol, exactly how I'm trying to look at the situation