I'm turning 21 in a few days, and I was going to buy a gun of some sort, but now I don't have the funds. Y'all help me decide what to get when I do have the money
Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Special S&W Shield 9mm Another S&W 3rd gen (probably .40 this time, but .45 if I can find it) Mossberg Maverick 88 (I needs a shotgun, since the Winchester 1300 got traded off) S&W 638 Zastava M70A The Zastava Sig-looking pistol that has a different name every time I see one |
If I get no answers, I'm going to buy another 4506 or a 4566, so I can do stupid shit to it that I wouldn't do if I only had one. Such as getting a different finish, having forward cocking serrations added, etc
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I would ask what do you plan to do with the gun? A range shooting gun or SHTF gun or a CCW gun?
If you plan to conceal it, get one that you can hide well. Are you comfortable with the striker fire type trigger or a DA/SA trigger of the 4506 or 4566? If you want to go with a revolver or the DA/SA trigger guns, can you run it well when shit hits the fan? Are you a guy with a thumb safety mentality or no safety mentality since they just came out with a Shield that has no thumb safety. All these factors goes into what you plan to use this gun. And of course above all, get practice and training for it, regardless of your purpose. |
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Was talking to parents about my idea with getting a 4566 and having some things done to it, and they basically said "we're doing that when we're done with [lawsuit thing involving family business)", so I'm just sitting here all :confused: because I didn't expect it and it feels like alot to get from them
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Look, it's your gun and your money and really it shouldn't involve anything of your family. So get your gun and have fun.
Personally, I think you should get a Shield, the NTS version or a Glock in 9mm. |
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I like the Shield; handled one at the 2013 NRA convention, liked how it felt, liked the trigger, and liked the sights. You don't see them at the local shops too often, but one would definitely be worth ordering or searching for. Wish I could still work so I had the money to go get one whenever rather than waiting however long. I really ought to shop around for an IWB, too, if I decide on it |
Go check out the Glock 42. It's a really handy gun. I was thinking about buying it since a buddy of mine let me shot his.
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I'd be operator as fuck if I could feasibly carry with a shoulder rig and tote the 686 or 4506, but that's stupid. The only upside to it would be that if I had to shoot to defend myself with either pistol, I'd have an extra bit of confidence since I'm so used to them |
Glock 42 is $50 more locally than the Shield, and I like 9mm better. Hmm
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There's also the XDS in 9mm, very handy gun as well. The Shield is pretty good, but the newer version doesn't have the thumb safety, which is a plus.
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Man, I am really weird when it comes to pistols, I guess. The High Standard taught me that if one does not feel 100% right to me, I'm going to have trouble with it sometime down the line. There is no "well I guess I can get used to it"; if something bothers me, it probably won't go away
EXAMPLE: Want CZ-75 for a while-->can't find one-->FINALLY finds a table full at show-->handle one-->know I'll never get one because it just does not feel right-->shoot one years later-->shoot it okay, hand-feel bugs me the whole time Think H&K Mk.23 is cool-->handle one-->"Aw, c'mon"-->shoot one years and years later at indoor range-->Feels wrong the whole time, know I'd never *feel* competent with one |
Everyone have different preferences in which pistol feels good in their hands and which one they can run well. Some people can run a Sig pretty good and others like Glocks. It's really up to how well you can shoot a gun.
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Sigs are comfy to hold, and also a bit more pricey compared to others.
What about the S&W M&P series? |
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FN > S&W > Sphinx > Walther > CZ > Steyr > H&K > EAA/Tanfoglio > Beretta > SIG > Springfield > Kahr > Glock > Ruger > Kel-Tec > Taurus |
Been a good while since I checked the forum and logged in. Glad to see mostly everyone is still around. Hope all is well with everybody.
My latest purchase, Colt WWII reproduction M1911A1, been trying to get one for years. Would like to get an authentic one from WWII eventually. http://www.imfdb.org/images/3/33/Pred20M1911A1repro.jpg |
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Next up as far as "unicorns" gun go is a S&W Model 27 with 3.5" barrel. A 4" Python would be cool, but prices have gotten crazy. |
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/528/1...37f0db57_c.jpg20150604_113559 by Eric with-held, on Flickr
Zastava M92 PAP |
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flawless. This gun store clerk tried to talk me out of buying it saying the large muzzle flash makes it impossible to fire follow up shots. I got the muzzle booster device and it works fine.
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Add a Thordsen cheek piece or a Brace on it for better "comfort" unless you plan to truly SBR it
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So then get some other devices where it isn't illegal to put on but isn't an illegal SBR if it's for your own entertainment and if you don't unload vids of you using it and calling it an SBR when it legally wouldn't be
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Damn near brand new S&W 39-2, barely any wear, perfect bore
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I just realized that I don't think I ever showed you guys my AR-15:
http://i.imgur.com/iW2NU1S.jpg Here's a list of parts from muzzle to buttpad Colt LE6920SOCOM M4A1 14.5" Barrel 6921/M4A1 Upper BCM A2X Flash Hider Permattached KAC M4 RAS KAC Rail Covers Surefire M300C Scout Light HSP Thorntail SBR Scout Mount Surefire SR07 Remote Dual Switch Gearward Ranger Bands x2 Gear Sector QD Sling Swivel Mount Tango Down QD Stubby Vertical Grip Aimpoint Comp M4s w/ Clear Rear Lens Cover and Killflash ARD Troy Industries Folding Rear Battlesight Magpul PMAG Gen M2 w/ Ranger Plate Rainier Arms AXTS Raptor Charging Handle BCM Gunfighter Grip Mod 3 Noveske QD Endplate Daniel Defense 6 Position Buffer Tube LMT SOPMOD Stock Blue Force Vickers Padded Sling w/ Burnsed Socket and QR Kit Weight w/Empty Magazine: 9 lbs |
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neat rifle, though |
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Never heard a VFG referred to as a donkey dick. I just got that part actually. SKD had a blowout sale and I got it for way under MSRP. I have it set up to where I can QD it and screw on a Grip Pod so I have a means of stability for accuracy testing/zeroing. I also have the full length version but I'm rocking the stubby for now just so I can say the rifle is 9 pounds dead. And to answer Jcordell, the base rifle setup with a swapped upper was about 1300, with the total package including spare parts at just under 3300. Small price to pay for a super sweet M4gery if you ask me. Most of the excess is the optic and flashlight as well which are top tier kit. Unfortunately for my bank account as well, though, I am in the process of swapping the upper a second time due to a problem with the barrel nut, argh. Hopefully I will get enough resale value out of the current upper to compensate for the cost. |
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Really? I guess I need to ask. The Marines I know call them broomsticks...well for the typically long ones. Haven't seen anyone use the stubby grips.
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So I dun f'ed up and bought a West German P226 on my credit card cause the price was very very right, and cause I needed a Fox Mulder to go with my Dana Scully and Gillian Anderson (my two P228s). Can anyone give me a lead on Mulder's holster or something like it? Here's a pic of the props that make up Mulder's kit:
http://www.imfdb.org/images/a/af/Mulder_P226_Props.jpg It's a black leather thumb break OWB, that's all I can make of it. Any astute observations on the genuine holster or a facsimile of it would be appreciated. I'll get pics of the gun at some point. |
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