Ruth's gun is in the corner of the supermarket. Tangleh asked.
Haven't you been there? No, that's why I'm asking you. I really don't know what to do with you. I'll take you there. After that, Ruth took Tangleh around the supermarket a few times and came to the sporting goods store.
Supermarkets in the United States were huge. Everything was sold in the sporting goods store. In addition to common sporting goods, there were bows and arrows, javelins, and firearms. In the United States, firearms were the most popular shooting sporting goods. In foreign countries, they were generally called sporting rifles, hunting rifles, and self-defense rifles.
The United States was a country that allowed everyone to carry guns. There was a dazzling variety of firearms in the civilian gun market in the United States. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution guaranteed people the right to keep and bear arms.
According to the statistics of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, a considerable number of Americans were practicing this freedom.
Entering the store, Tangleh couldn't help but feel a little like Granny Liu entering Daguanyuan. Everything was new and interesting. Brother, didn't you want to buy bullets? Why are you looking at guns?
Damn girl, you're tired of playing at home. Can't I take a look at it for the first time? By the way, where do you sell bullets?
At the staff's place. Bullets can't be placed with guns. What if a customer accidentally plays with a gun?
Right, right, look at my head. Hehe. Tangleh patted his head and walked to the staff counter.
The staff greeted Tangleh warmly. Hello, what would you like to buy? Oh, I want to buy some 22 caliber revolver bullets. Tangleh replied. How many do you want to buy? How many more do you want? Tangleh asked the staff strangely. Yes, give me a number first. We won't sell less than 30 bullets.
22 caliber bullets cost seven dollars per kilo. The staff replied Tangleh.
Selling by kilo? Do you think you're selling vegetables? Tangleh thought to himself, I'll bring it over if you want it. If you want it, bring it over if you want it. The staff turned around and rummaged through the boxes. After two minutes, he struggled to carry a big bag and put it on the counter.
Tang Lei took a look at Mamma Mia. A large transparent plastic bag was filled with yellowish small-grain pistol bullets. The number was as much as rice. It was packed to the brim. Tangleh reached out and grabbed a handful of bullets. The cold, glossy bullets fell from his hand and made a crisp clanking sound.
"Weigh eight catties first," Tangleh said. Alright sir, please wait a moment. Brother, why did you buy so much? How much? Don't you know that I'm a newbie? A newbie definitely needs more practice. Buying more is for more practice!
The shop assistant interrupted the conversation between Tangleh and his sister. "Sir, your things are ready. You can pay now. Do you need anything else?" The clerk said to Tangleh, "I want something else, but I don't have enough money. Next time, next time." Tangleh mumbled.
Brother, didn't I say that I have money with me? If you don't have enough, I can give you some. But it's embarrassing to ask you to pay. You know, it's not nice to ask a girl to pay for something on the street. Tangleh explained. If you say that again, I'm going to get angry. Ruth said to Tangleh.
Alright, alright. His sister was already so generous. As a brother, it would be rude of him to say that again. When the shop assistant heard this, he quickly introduced the goods to Tangleh. "Sir, this is a new product. It's a .38 caliber M10 revolver from Smith & Wesson Company.
Other than hunters, police officers, and shooting enthusiasts, many people bought this thing. It had six rounds of ammunition and was durable. There were also many colors. There was a lacy model, a white model, a black model, and an antique model. See which one you like. " Speaking of the M10 revolver, he had to explain it to everyone. It was a Smith & Wesson M10 revolver.
Most people's first impression of a revolver was that it looked like a revolver. It was no wonder. Since the 1800's, this simple, crude, and useful pistol had been everywhere. Pioneers, gunmen, soldiers, police officers, homeowners, and criminals all loved it. Over the years, the design of the revolver had not changed much. They have a multiple-chamber cylinder, each chamber containing a single bullet. Every time the trigger was pulled, the wheel rotated, and the next bullet was lined up in the barrel. When a single-action revolver was fired, the hammer had to be pressed down and ready to fire. For a double-action revolver, the trigger had to be pulled to turn the wheel, and then the hammer had to be pulled back to the ready position.
Samuel Colt made the revolver famous. During the Civil War, his new company produced 100,000 revolvers for the opposing Union and Confederate armies, including the Colt M1860 Army revolver and the Colt M1861 Navy revolver. After the war, Colt's "Peacemaker," also known as the Colt M1873, became a symbol of frontier life, western expansion, and extralegal justice.
Soon, the market was flooded with competitors. During the Civil War, Remington also produced a large number of revolvers. But only Smith & Wesson took the six-shot revolver to the next level. In 1857, Smith & Wesson's first revolver was introduced, and it never stopped. Since 1899, the M10 revolver has been the benchmark of Smith & Wesson's production line.
A famous military and police revolver, the M10 had a 0.38-inch caliber and a four-inch barrel. Smaller models, such as the J-model, were also very popular. In 1950, Smith & Wesson introduced the first J-model, the M36, also known as the "Officer's Only." These guns were without a doubt some of the most recognizable firearms in the history of firearms.
Nice stuff, Tangleh thought. But I haven't even used a .22 yet. If I buy one now, I might shoot under my feet during practice. Tangleh shook his head and walked away. Seeing that Tangleh wasn't interested, the clerk introduced the next item. Sir, please take a look at this Colt M1911. Colt M1911? Very famous. Tangleh's interest was piqued this time. Even though the revolver was fully functional, soldiers and gun enthusiasts had higher requirements.
There were two things that revolvers couldn't achieve — quick reloading and a larger magazine. So gun engineers designed a pistol to meet these requirements. It was a semi-automatic pistol with a hold-in magazine, much smaller and more compact than a revolver. When the pistol was fired, part of the energy was used to propel the fired bullet and to load the next bullet from the magazine at the same time. There were usually seven to nine bullets in the chamber, but now there were 17, 19, and even 33 pistols.
Early semi-automatic pistols were mostly loaded with 0.38-inch bullets, but during the war, officers complained that the 0.38-inch pistols had poor braking power. This was where John Browning came into the picture. Browning had made a name for himself as an innovative gun maker before he decided to improve the semi-automatic pistol, but his final hit was Colt's 0.45-inch pistol.
This pistol became the new standard in the handgun industry. It had a seven-round detachable box magazine, and it performed perfectly in any situation. In 1911, the U.S. Army adopted Browning's new pistol and named it the M1911. It remained the standard U.S. Army sidearm until 1991, when it was replaced by the 9mm Beretta.
Although it was no longer the standard sidearm of the U.S. Army, the M1911 was still very popular today, especially with civilians participating in shooting competitions. Some companies still produce the M1911 and sell it well. Many people think it's the best pistol of all time — maybe even the best gun.
Can I have a look at it? Tangleh asked the clerk, "Yes, sir." Tang Lei picked up the M1911 and looked at it carefully. The shop assistant started to teach him how to fire the M1911 only after the safety was put on, and this was the magazine. You just had to press your thumb to get the magazine out. Tang Lei tried to follow the shop assistant's instructions a few times and learned some basic knowledge.
How much does it cost? Tangleh asked. 275 dollars for one with two magazines. The clerk said, 275 dollars for one? Yes, sir. Isn't that a bit expensive? That's a lot. Ah, it can't be less. We sell it at that price, but I saw the same thing in another store for 243 dollars. That's impossible. The clerk quickly interrupted.
It's not impossible. The prices I've seen in other stores are much cheaper than yours. Tang Lei started to bargain. Which store did you see it in? I don't remember, but it's cheaper than yours.
Lower it, I'll buy it, Tangleh said slyly.
We can't lower it, sir. This is the same price. If we sell it less, the boss will give us trouble. Let's come back next time. It might not be so expensive next time. After Tang Lei finished speaking, he looked like he was about to leave, which made the shop assistant anxious.
The clerk panicked because if Tangleh left, he would lose another bonus. After all, it was better to have an extra bonus at the end of the month. Well, sir, you win. I'll sell it to you cheaper.
250 dollars, sir.
You're only 250 dollars. Hearing this, Tangleh cursed in his heart. Sir, the bullets and pistol are 306 dollars. Are you going to pay now? Wait, I want to buy something else. Hearing this, the clerk became excited again. Sir, are you interested in automatic weapons?
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