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Chill Bill

February-03-20 19:02
Hi all.  I ordered a pocket holster from Rick today for my new Guardian 32.  He came just short of threatening to hold the thing hostage until I join the forum, so here I am.  Long time lurker, and have benefitted immensely from the info here, so thank you all.  I started with a 22LR 1-5/8 several yrs ago, introduced to me by the ex LEO who taught our concealed carry class.  Recently added a B/W that rides in luxury in a Desert Gun Leather pocket holster.  Waiting to receive my Guardian 32 ACP.  Once I'm off probation, I'll send a pic of my new G32 with the home Rick's making for it. I'm expecting it to be a good pocket carry, the weight doesn't bother me at all (it'll rotate with a jframe & B/W). Again, I appreciate this forum and (most of) the discussions :).

Bill

bearcatter

#1
February-04-20 08:02
Welcome to the asylum forum !

Congrats on the Guardian 32. I like 'em so much I have two. I think it's the best pocket pistol there is.

I also have Rick's first 32 paddle holster. You'll be very pleased with his quality work.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

Chill Bill

#2
February-04-20 09:02
Thanks for the welcome, Bearcatter!  Yeh, I followed your G32 posts and it helped in my decision making.  Thanks to you, I was mindful to check the frame and the bore was out of spec. I know there was some in a batch that had some machining issues, and  NAA is replacing it as we speak.  Matt responded immediately and assured me, as I anticipated. No slam at all against NAA quality -- in any work, stuff just happens, we're human.  Usually, as in this stuff, it's not end of the world.  The difference is how the manufacturer or vendor responds.  NAA is, to me, unquestionably the very best in customer service and product quality. I buy NAA to keep and to pass on to my son-in-love.  Can't wait to break in the G32 and include it in my pocket carry.

Ruger

#3
February-04-20 11:02
Welcome Chilly . . . . Looking forward to your posts and opinions.  We need more fodder to chew on . . .  ;D
Never Take anything Too Seriously . .Just Enough Will Do.

smokeless joe

#4
February-04-20 11:02
Welcome Bill. Looking forward to the pics.

OV-1D

#5
February-04-20 11:02
  It all starts Chill with your first post like this one ,WELCOME ABOARD .
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

Chill Bill

#6
February-04-20 13:02 Last Edit: February-04-20 13:02 by Chill Bill
Thank you, Ruger, Joe & OV-1D.  My reply posts are delayed, pending mod approval.  The welcome is appreciated, to be eventually rewarded by pic of the new DGL Guardian pocket holster. 

OV-1D

#7
February-04-20 13:02 Last Edit: February-04-20 14:02 by OV-1D
It depends but you could have six or seven minis to show us all by the time your fully accepted , ha ,ha . They are a growing (GOOD) problem . :)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

mainstreet

#8
February-04-20 14:02
Welcome to the Forum, Chill Bill! If you are like most of the rest of us, You will be checking back here often. A lot of good information. As you will soon discover, Uncle Lee will let you know, if there is no picture, it isn't really true! I have discovered that the most posts are added on a Saturday. Enjoy!

Chill Bill

#9
February-04-20 14:02 Last Edit: February-04-20 14:02 by Chill Bill
Mainstreet, thank u, sir.  Yes, I've lurked in the shadows here for a long time and have seen Uncle Lee's insatiable appetite for pictures with his morning coffee.  Y'all do a great job supporting his need, and I'lll do my best to pitch in asap.  He deserves the best we can offer. ;)

Bill

bearcatter

#10
February-04-20 17:02
Quote from: Chill Bill on February-04-20 09:02
Thanks for the welcome, Bearcatter!  Yeh, I followed your G32 posts and it helped in my decision making.  Thanks to you, I was mindful to check the frame and the bore was out of spec. I know there was some in a batch that had some machining issues, and  NAA is replacing it as we speak.  Matt responded immediately and assured me, as I anticipated. No slam at all against NAA quality -- in any work, stuff just happens, we're human. 

Yes, my second 32 was from a batch that had machining issues, due to an outside vendor error. Not NAA's fault, and Matt was great keeping me posted until it was sorted out and he had one to send me. I actually haven't fired it yet, due to only having an outdoor range. I'm sure it will be every bit as good as my No.1, which is perfect in performance. They are an exact match in looks.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

ksblazer

#11
February-04-20 20:02
Welcome aboard

Look forward to reading more of your post's. As well as seeing your pictures on this forum.

Chill Bill

#12
February-04-20 20:02
Thanks much, Ksblazer, appreciate the welcome.
Bill

grayelky

#13
February-04-20 20:02
Chill Bill-
First, Welcome!
Rick can be a little persuasive, huh? Good news is, we all will now benefit from your knowledge and insights.
Guns are a lot like parachutes:

"If you need one and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again"

Bigbird48

#14
February-04-20 21:02
I'll add my Welcome and hope you make it thru the probation period :D Looks like you have a lot to add already with new guns and Holsters I'm sure Unc is foaming at the mouth waiting to see your new bootie :D

PaPa K

#15
February-04-20 22:02
Welcome aboard, they NAAs tend to multiply.. share pics when you can..

Chill Bill

#16
February-05-20 05:02
Quote from: grayelky on February-04-20 20:02
Chill Bill-
Rick can be a little persuasive, huh?
Thanks for the welcome, Grayelky!  Rick, persuasive?  Slightly.  "I have your holster, if u ever want to see it. . .(insert demand)."

Ruger

#17
February-05-20 06:02
Be careful Chilly, as OV hinted, Addonitis is very common and hard to get rid of once you are exposed to the joy of owning, fondling, and admiring your first NAA Mini.
Never Take anything Too Seriously . .Just Enough Will Do.

Chill Bill

#18
February-05-20 06:02 Last Edit: February-05-20 06:02 by Chill Bill
Quote from: Ruger on February-05-20 06:02
Be careful Chilly, as OV hinted, Addonitis is very common and hard to get rid of once you are exposed to the joy of owning, fondling, and admiring your first NAA Mini.

Quote from: PaPa K on February-04-20 22:02
Welcome aboard, they NAAs tend to multiply.. share pics when you can..


Ruger, PaPa K:  Thank u both for the welcome. These guns do multiply, I know, I know.  Trust me, adding a Guardian . . . well, it followed me home. What can I say.  But dang, they each have their own place.  I NEED it!  Thank God for an understanding wife.


Quote from: Bigbird48 on February-04-20 21:02
I'll add my Welcome and hope you make it thru the probation period :D Looks like you have a lot to add already with new guns and Holsters I'm sure Unc is foaming at the mouth waiting to see your new bootie :D

Bigbird: Thanks for the welcome.  I appreciate your posts and info.  You help set a good tone on the site. Pics to come for Uncle Lee, yes. Have a great day!

Bill

top dog

#19
February-05-20 06:02
Chill,
Welcome to the forum. Great bunch of folks here.
Looks like you started off with what I consider the Flagship of the mini line up.

I purchased my Guardian 32 when they first came out through their LE program and just before retiring,sent it to their "spa" for some upgrades.

You also went top of the line with one of Rick's fine holsters.  Good choices there.

Let us know how many more minis you have by now ( they tend to "multiply")

                                                                                                  Top Dog

Chill Bill

#20
February-05-20 06:02
Quote from: top dog on February-05-20 06:02

Looks like you started off with what I consider the Flagship of the mini line up.

You also went top of the line with one of Rick's fine holsters.  Good choices there.
                                                                                     

Thanks TD.  Appreciate the welcome.  Yeh, I've loved the LR & love love the Black Widow.  The BW has become my trail running partner, couldn't ask for more versatility.  Just haven't been a semi-auto fan, but the G32 attracts me for size.  And I like the DAO for pocket carry.  I just never felt good pocket carrying a chambered striker-fired...but I get paranoid.  I frequently carry a S&W 638 jframe, front pocket, so I don't expect to be anything but comforted by the weight of the G32.  Time will tell.

Good day, all.
Bill

bearcatter

#21
February-05-20 07:02
A NAA with a DGL holster is the Rolls-Royce of setups. Even when it's not a Guardian 32 !

Five posts down, Chill Bill, ten more to go !
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

OV-1D

#22
February-05-20 07:02
 Heck ten posts could be done before 11 o'clock . Go for it , you can even answer your own questions if need be ,ha .:)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

Chill Bill

#23
February-05-20 08:02
Quote from: bearcatter on February-05-20 07:02
A NAA with a DGL holster is the Rolls-Royce of setups. Even when it's not a Guardian 32 !

Five posts down, Chill Bill, ten more to go !

Ahhh yes.  The DGL holster fills my pocket so perfectly for the Black Widow.  I know everybody has their carry & holster preferences.  For me, I've come to appreciate the DGL natural leather, the way it takes on a patina from use and still looks great...mmmmm.  But then there's the black with colored thread that would look so nice with the G32.  I stuck with the natural.  It's in utero at the moment, at the Phoenix mother ship.

Chill Bill

#24
February-05-20 08:02
Quote from: OV-1D on February-05-20 07:02
Heck ten posts could be done before 11 o'clock . Go for it , you can even answer your own questions if need be ,ha .:)

OV-1D:  Thanks for the probation support! I guess posting & replying & redoing my failed capcha attempts is my new retirement hobby.
I'll pass on answering my own questions for fear of public embarrassment by instigating an argument with myself.

Bill

mrmurl

#25
February-05-20 09:02
Welcome Chill Bill.

I saw your handle and it immediately brought my memory back to when I was a lot younger.  I mean a lot younger.  There was a cartoon character by the name of "Chilly Willy".  He was of course a Penguin who was always looking for a way to get warm.  I was just wondering if anyone on this forum especially Chill Bill would happen to remember Chilly Willy.

We are in the middle of a goodly amount of snow fall.  Looks like maybe a couple of inches here and still coming down fairly heavily. So we may all be Chilly Willy before long. 
A gun is like a parachute; if you need it and don't have it, you probably won't need it again.

OV-1D

#26
February-05-20 10:02
  SNOW ? Whats that ? ;)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

smokeless joe

#27
February-05-20 10:02
Quote from: OV-1D on February-05-20 10:02
  SNOW ? Whats that ? ;)
I've seen it on tv  ;)

OV-1D

#28
February-05-20 10:02
  Yeah sure they also said that was real moon dust kicking up around the astronauts feet on t,v. , ha ,ha . ;);)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

barrytheprof

#29
February-05-20 10:02
Quote from: OV-1D on February-05-20 10:02
  SNOW ? Whats that ? ;)

Snow is what makes you install heated mats that turn on automatically with the first snowflake and turn off 15 minutes after the last flake.

Chill Bill

#30
February-05-20 11:02
Quote from: mrmurl on February-05-20 09:02
Welcome Chill Bill.

I saw your handle and it immediately brought my memory back to when I was a lot younger.  I mean a lot younger.  There was a cartoon character by the name of "Chilly Willy".  He was of course a Penguin who was always looking for a way to get warm.  I was just wondering if anyone on this forum especially Chill Bill would happen to remember Chilly Willy.


Thanks, Mrmurl.  Yup, I do remember Chilly Willy.  And Deputy Dawg, etc etc!  I grew up in the snow, but defected to the South.  Snazzy snow mats, there.  Stay warm & off the ice.  Thx again for the welcome.

Bill

OV-1D

#31
February-05-20 16:02
  Finally a man with a plan . Hope you don't short you out by standing on it , ha . :):):)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

Rick_Jorgenson

#32
February-05-20 22:02
Quote from: Chill Bill on February-05-20 05:02
Quote from: grayelky on February-04-20 20:02
Chill Bill-
Rick can be a little persuasive, huh?
Thanks for the welcome, Grayelky!  Rick, persuasive?  Slightly.  "I have your holster, if u ever want to see it. . .(insert demand)."
;) lol!!  I wish I had as much "persuasiveness" as you guys say I do  :o 

I'm glad I can make gear some of you find useful and like.  Thank you!

And.... It's a good thing you joined the Forum, your Holster can progress now  ;)  lol!
Rick Jorgenson

OV-1D

#33
February-06-20 04:02
 To tell the truth Rick were just buttering you up for some free stuff . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

smokeless joe

#34
February-06-20 04:02
Quote from: OV-1D on February-06-20 04:02
To tell the truth Rick were just buttering you up for some free stuff . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Free fits in the budget  ::)
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