The recent attempts at brain-to-bone communication on this thread have failed. Another approach is needed. This morning, while doing a bit of shopping, my wandering took me through the store’s magazine section. I thought I’d take a quick peek at a gun rag and, with luck, find a photo or two that would clarify the matter. The magazines were arranged alphabetically, an unusual decision, because magazines about Motherhood were next to those about Monster Trucks. I digress too much, and I know I do. Anyway, after finding Games, and Guitars, I felt my quarry was near at hand. To my surprise, the next topic was Houses, not Guns!
The guy looking after that part of the store was putting some new issues on the shelf. I must have appeared confused, because he offered to help. I told him I was looking for a magazine on Guns. He looked shocked. Once he regained his composure, he asked me what type of gun I had in mind. Not knowing an earthly thing about guns, I blurted out “Elephant Guns!” I wish I could describe the look on his face: It was priceless. Anyway, they don’t carry any magazines about guns. Nothing was lost because I didn’t intend to buy one, but only thumb through it for a moment.
Finally, I capitulated and asked The Commander. His dimes spent at the Saturday afternoon matinees paid off, because he was able to explain the matter. I now have a solid grip on the subject. It may be in error, but it’s solid just the same. He seemed puzzled about my new interest in guns. He also seems more considerate and polite now too.
I want to thank all those who have invested effort into explaining revolvers for me. Each provided different pieces of the puzzle, and with everyone’s help, a picture emerged.
Again, Thank-you.
Cheers, PW.
P.S. I’m sure I said Elephant Gun because I recalled a child’s riddle “How do you shoot a blue elephant?” “With a blue elephant gun.” The rest goes like this: “How do you shoot a pink elephant?” The wrong answer is to suggest using a pink elephant gun. “Hold his trunk until he turns blue, then use the blue elephant gun” was correct.
