Gun Picture question

[caryc]

This is not a criticism. I just don't understand why people do it. Some people take pictures of their guns with the hammer cocked back or in the case of a semi auto hand gun they take the pic with the slide locked back on the gun. Saw one the other day of a lever action rifle with the lever cocked all the way down and the breach open.

I don't understand this since it doesn't show the true lines and beauty of the gun. Of course this is only my opinion. Perhaps some people can explain why they do it.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I appreciate it when folks show Old Model single-actions with the hammer at half-cock. Allows one to know if it's been converted or not.

 

[Bull Barrel]

They are following safe gun handling.

 

[Bob Wright]

They are following safe gun handling.

And that's another thing....................

The yuppies who go to such exaggerated moves to prove they are practicing safe gun handling.


Bob Wright

 

[Bob Wright]

I appreciate it when folks show Old Model single-actions with the hammer at half-cock. Allows one to know if it's been converted or not.

Depends on if they are photographing the gun for accompanying text, or putting it up fer sale.


Bob Wright

 

[caryc]

They are following safe gun handling.

Yeah, everyone knows how dangerous it is to take a picture of a gun. I wonder why gun manufacturers don't follow those safety things when the take pictures of their guns for catalogs?

Safety procedures...come on give me a break. :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[caryc]

I appreciate it when folks show Old Model single-actions with the hammer at half-cock. Allows one to know if it's been converted or not.

So who cares if it's not their gun?

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I appreciate it when folks show Old Model single-actions with the hammer at half-cock. Allows one to know if it's been converted or not.

Depends on if they are photographing the gun for accompanying text, or putting it up fer sale.


Bob Wright

What's the difference as far as a picture is concerned? It's just information.

 

[rugerguy]

"slides back, action open and magazines out, laying on the bench"...can tell at a glance the firearm is "safe" ( the firing line is "safe") can hear it over and over in my head for well over 60 years, Boy Scouts, Air Force, Camp Perry, and on and on , every range we ever shot at since the late 1950s.......nuff said. 8) :roll: :wink:

 

[Bob Wright]

I appreciate it when folks show Old Model single-actions with the hammer at half-cock. Allows one to know if it's been converted or not.

Depends on if they are photographing the gun for accompanying text, or putting it up fer sale.


Bob Wright

What's the difference as far as a picture is concerned? It's just information.

When writing an article the gun is photographed in its best light and position, just as an advertising photo displays a gun at its best. As Ruger himself once stated, "It's just wood and steel. But an elegant wood and steel."

Putting a gun up for sale, the honest seller will attempt to show the gun's wear, dents, scratches, and any modifications. There's a difference in the manner of displaying.

Bob Wright

 

[protoolman]

I like to see the action open on an auto. Sometimes it shows how dity it is or a badly polished feed ramp etc. Actuall i like detailed pics inside and out if its for sale.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

When writing an article the gun is photographed in its best light and position, just as an advertising photo displays a gun at its best. As Ruger himself once stated, "It's just wood and steel. But an elegant wood and steel."

Putting a gun up for sale, the honest seller will attempt to show the gun's wear, dents, scratches, and any modifications. There's a difference in the manner of displaying.

Bob Wright

No argument there, Bob. I just like to see an Old Model at half-cock for the sake of information about its originality, regardless of the format of the presentation. :wink:

 

[caryc]

I like to see the action open on an auto. Sometimes it shows how dity it is or a badly polished feed ramp etc. Actuall i like detailed pics inside and out if its for sale.

That's it in a nutshell. I'm not talking about guns for sale. I'm talking about a picture of a gun that shows it's beauty in the lines and material. They just don't look beautiful with the slide locked back.

When I'm looking at a picture of a gun that someone has posted, I don't give a crap about how safe the owner is. I don't even care if it's loaded since I am in no danger from looking at a picture. But of course a gun should always be unloaded when photographing it. But doing it just to show how safe a gun is, is just plain stupid to me. Why even take the photo?

If you are a gun owner, you should already know all the safety rules. If you already know all the safety rules, you should have no problem taking a photo of it safely without ruining it's beautiful lines. A gun is perfectly safe when it's not loaded. Locking the slide back does not make it safer.

 

[jgt]

When selling a gun it is common to show pictures. What is astounding are the adds asking for thousands of dollars for a gun and no pictures. Some if they show pictures, the pictures are so dark you can't tell anything about the gun. Others the picture is too small or you get pictures of part of the gun but never one picture of the complete gun. Just some observations from looking at gun adds.

 

[Bull Barrel]

And I ga ron tee people would Rosie O'Donnell and moan if they had done it any other way.

Sometimes it don't pay to get out of bed.
Folks would complain about that, also.

 

[TJ11]

Don't really have an opinion.

 

[caryc]

Wow...excellent picture. I have two M1 Carbines but never had the chance to get an M1. I really really really want one though.

No one will get through to you with that fire power.

 

[jgt]

Bull, You have that part nailed since you are not one to ever snivel.

 

[Rick Courtright]

"slides back, action open and magazines out, laying on the bench"...can tell at a glance the firearm is "safe" ( the firing line is "safe") can

Hi,

Add a yellow "chamber clear" indicator during line breaks at my range...

That's gun safety, no argument. But taking pictures? Seems to me that's up to the guy who owns the gun and the camera. What's next--don't take a picture of your rifle leaned up against a tree cuz it could fall over, or a handgun on a rock or stump? Common sense is neither so much of the time!

Rick C

 

[TJ11]

The best pictures I have had were with a 15 year old Fuji 110 $90 new.

 

[protoolman]

The best pictures I have had were with a 15 year old Fuji 110 $90 new.

Love those 11.25 mm 1911s!

 

[nvbirdman]

Even with the slide back you can't always tell if there is a round in the chamber.
Remember the rule, a gun is loaded until I have seen that it is not loaded.

 

[coach]

I agree that a firearm looks best with the action closed. Would you take a picture of a Corvette or Shelby Mustang with the doors or trunk lid open? The hood maybe if you were featuring the engine in a close up.

 

[caryc]

The best pictures I have had were with a 15 year old Fuji 110 $90 new.

I didn't look too close at your picture since I don't know if those guns were loaded or not. One can never be too safe.......I guess :mrgreen:

 

[Bob Wright]

For whatever its worth, this is the way I like to display my guns, and the way I like to see them photographed:




Or:



Simple, uncluttered background, no sticks, rods, or ballpoint pens through the trigger guards, maybe a few accessries.


Bob Wright

 

[caryc]

For whatever its worth, this is the way I like to display my guns, and the way I like to see them photographed:




Or:



Simple, uncluttered background, no sticks, rods, or ballpoint pens through the trigger guards, maybe a few accessries.


Bob Wright

I heartily agree with you about sticking all that crap through the trigger guard. Over the years I've seen some weird crap used for that purpose.

Why do people insist on having a gun standing up like that? The full on flat view looks best to me. I have experimented a lot with the thousands of pictures I had to take for my website. The only thing I ever found to replace those pens, magic markers, shotgun shells and various things they have used was a little plastic revolver stand that I found on the net. It worked great but I still preferred the top down pictures for my website.

Here is a quick picture showing that little stand. Also a pic of the stand itself. On the box, it was made in Spain.

 

[TJ11]

The best pictures I have had were with a 15 year old Fuji 110 $90 new.

I didn't look too close at your picture since I don't know if those guns were loaded or not. One can never be too safe.......I guess :mrgreen:

All guns are loaded.

 

[Poco Oso]

Great picture. The SMLE is one of my favorite rifles. I sold my last one a few years ago (still kickin' myself)
Got a bit more than the $45.00 I paid for it. :wink:

 

[caryc]

The best pictures I have had were with a 15 year old Fuji 110 $90 new.

I didn't look too close at your picture since I don't know if those guns were loaded or not. One can never be too safe.......I guess :mrgreen:

All guns are loaded.

The best and safest assumption concerning any guns.