PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Outstanding capture of Sophia. Great pose. Love the black and white. Is she available as someone else's muse?

Robeng Loc: California

All you gun guys crack me up!

I understand the 4 safety rules better than you guys think. I'll leave it at that. Johnfrim I won't give you crap about guns since you leave in Canada but I've worked with RCMP in the past and they are a great bunch of guys.
With that said, Sofia has never held a gun before and she looked weird having her trigger finger index on the slide so we went with the trigger. This is a photoshoot not a firearms training class.
Now for the gun It's 3rd gen Glock-17 and no magazine in the mag well and I removed the firing pin (I'm a certified Glock armorer) so there's no chance of an accidental misfire. The gun is modified with optics for low light shooting and co-witness for suppressor sights for back-up, in additional, triggers have 3.5 pounds disconnectors, and extended slide release.

Let me know if you guys have any more questions.

Rob

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

I said I hate guns and what they stand for. That is not only because they kill people, but also because they are used for hunting. I am not against hunting as long as the weapon of choice is a photodetector behind a long lens. I think it takes more skill to stalk an animal and get in close for the "kill shot" with a camera than it does using a rifle with a scope. Furthermore, the animal can be shot over and over again multiple times by many other "hunters with cameras."

I realize the issue of guns is a hot potato for the US, especially now, and I don't want to derail this thread. But I did want to point out that this is a photography site, and hunting with a camera would probably appeal to many readers contemplating becoming hunters. I know that hunting with a rifle vs a camera is not the same thing... apples and oranges... but I like to observe and enjoy nature, and I want to be able to share that enjoyment with others rather than hang the trophy on my wall. That's just me.

And that's why I enjoy seeing what others are shooting, especially in this section of the forum. Great targets, and some really fine kills!!!

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

"A gun is just a tool that can be used for good or bad." Too bad you can't grasp that simple truth. BTW, as a Canadian, what do you think of the RCMP allowing Sikh officers to wear turbans (!!) instead of the traditional black stiff-brimmed hat? I'm curious; some Canadians are disgusted.

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

Another reason to avoid picturing stupid gun-mishandling is that it can be copied with bad results by people not as careful and expert as the OP.

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

I'm happy to discuss via PM or by invitation to a new topic in a different section. Let's not derail this thread any more. I am sorry to have caused it to stray this far already.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

Id be afraid to say ANYTHING BAD about this photo, so I LOVE IT, I REALLY LOVE IT. I cant say enough about it. Please dont shoot me.

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

No one will shoot you. Just emulate the model and be careless and you'll do it yourself.

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Reminds me of the girl (different hair color, if I recall) who wanted to commit suicide quickly and painlessly, so she followed the advice to shoot herself just below the left nipple; she blew her knee cap away!

Hoss Loc: Near Pittsburgh, Pa

Glad you took precautions!!! I would have hated to hear about a guy taking a camera to a gunfight!!!!

Nice model and nice photography!!!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

First thing I noticed.
--Bob

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

The GLOCK 17, in 9x19; tiny, small compared to what I shoot (.445 SuperMag).. LOL

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

LOL, you're worried about gun safety?!?!

But to answer your caliber question...., I'd say the caliber is 33-24-34 !!!

Any other pressing questions???
SS

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Yes... 33C or 33D? I suspect 35C.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

And THAT'S tiny compared to what I pack!!!

Scussse me while I whoop it out!!!

SS