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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:08:47 PM EDT
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One of the best ways to go about it, IMHO. Best of luck & welcome to the board. 
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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:20:43 PM EDT
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I think people should buy guns for no reason at all, but I don't think chrome wheels are worth somebody's life.
A gun can get you into a lot of trouble very easily without you even thinking what you're doing is wrong. That's also something to think about when considering the purchase of a gun. Make sure you know your local laws concerning its use. /Lecture off. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:34:30 PM EDT
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Good advice, except sometimes age isn't the best qualifier... 
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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:46:09 PM EDT
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Agreed, whippersnapper.  But he also said "experienced," which was what I keyed in on. 
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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:48:39 PM EDT
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 I think you had everyone
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Posted: 1/26/2006 1:55:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/26/2006 3:49:56 PM EDT
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How many people have you known that have lost fingers? I know of an incident were 3 yes I said 3 HK USP .45 cals went kaboom on the same day and same range. Our range officer will never stand next to someone shooting an HK USP again. Back to the original poster. any of the major name brand handguns should be good. Find what fits your hand and then shoot all you can. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 4:24:27 PM EDT
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Lots of good advice here, and some arguing. Shoot as many guns as possible, settle on a decent brand , get some good training if you are serious about using the gun for defense. Learn the laws of your state/city.
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Posted: 1/26/2006 5:16:25 PM EDT
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How many people have you known that have lost fingers? I know of an incident were 3 yes I said 3 HK USP .45 cals went kaboom on the same day and same range. Our range officer will never stand next to someone shooting an HK USP again.
.45? Bad ammo or B.S.? Those people should go buy a lotto ticket if its true.  P.S. I have a 998 for trackdays. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 5:22:38 PM EDT
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Get an instructor. He can teach you how to handle a pistol safely. He can probably bring a decent size selection to the range and let you try several different ones to see which fits your hands. He will probably want to know just how much you will be shooting. Will you shoot often enough to gain and maintain proficiency? If not, a revolver may be in order. Try before you buy if at all possible. ETA: I see you are going with some friends who own guns. That can be good or bad. Good if they know what they are doing, bad if they don't. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 5:32:33 PM EDT
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Ok, am I missing something here? This is a new shooter asking a question of us, and is probably going to rely on the info he obtains from us. This is really no time to be "perfecting my skills as being a glock troll" don't you think adair? Give the man some info on the question asked, without screwing with everyone else, so that he can make an educated decision. Yes there are better quality pistols than a Glock, but not for the price. I know because I have either shot or owned some of them, and I still carry a Glock. And, yes this is my opinion, but I have taken the time to research the options and make an educated decision. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 5:57:15 PM EDT
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I love the reaction from the Glock guys when someone takes a shot at their sacred cows.
 And yes I have a Glock. My first pistol was a Ruger P95DC. I found it for the right price, and it got me familiar with the ins and outs of carrying and using a handgun. My advise, stay away from any gun that sounds too good to be true, ie. Hi-Point and the like. Buy quality and don't look back. BTW, HK=
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Posted: 1/26/2006 6:09:43 PM EDT
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As I said before, you will get over it. Suck it the fuck up. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 6:45:32 PM EDT
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HK
Sig Glock Browning Beretta Springfield XD FN Taurus CZ I know nothing about 1911s so I clarified XD. Get a 9mm, .40 or .45. Get what fits you best, I wouldn't mind owning any of the brands I listed, but would rather have the ones at the top 
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Posted: 1/26/2006 8:54:47 PM EDT
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I sure would like to shoot at least occasionally or atleast once a month or more. I would want to go for practice and fun.
I'm assuming it's pretty cheap to go to the gun range after the initial cost of training, trying, buying a gun, and a CHL. My gun would never explode in my hand right? I mean there's no way a freak accident would occur and I would get hurt right? This is assuming I'm handling the gun properly and storing it safely. IE: gun blows up in my hand and I did everything right, bullets just go off on their own in storage boxes, bullet fires in the wrong direction out of the gun ( i know that would be a stretch). |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 9:03:50 PM EDT
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As long as you are handling the gun properly, not shooting hot or improperly handloaded ammo, you will be fine, no matter what you end up going with. |
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Posted: 1/27/2006 2:15:05 AM EDT
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These guns belonged to the Brighton City P.D. Mi ammo was realoads. Why the B.S.? |
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Posted: 1/27/2006 2:59:06 AM EDT
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Heckler & Koch
SIG Wilson Springfield Armory Colt everyone else |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 7:16:26 AM EDT
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That is not short sighted is it? |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:30:45 PM EDT
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You need to go to a range that rents guns. You may want to consider a revolver for a first gun if you have never shot one before. S&W 357 magnum is a good choice. You can shoot 38's until you become comfortable with it. It doesn't really matter what you decide to start with, after the first one, it's an addiction and you won't be able to own just one. Welcome to a long and happy lifestyle!!
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Posted: 1/28/2006 11:14:03 PM EDT
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Well I went to carter's country to look around. They have an outdoor range right behind the shop. It really feels crazy for a first timer be around all those guns going off. I get paranoid. I was thinking what if someone goes crazy and turns around shoots us through the store window? Haha.
Well I'm going to the range Tuesday with an experienced Adult. He's going to introduce me to his guns at his house so I can get familiar, and then we'll go to the range afterwards to shoot. Wish me luck. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 6:55:56 AM EDT
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Sounds like a good plan. Couple of things to note: 1. please ignore the infighting. Many people here feel very strongly about their personal choice of firearm. I will say that the glock kaboom problem is WAY overblown. Don't worry about it. 2. If you get your gun and people come to take your wheels again, the proper/smart/keep your ass out of prison move is to call the cops again. 3. I personally think that you can't go wrong w/ anything from H&K, glock or sig. Yes the top tier list is longer, but that is the extent of my expertise. 4. buying used is a great idea especially w/ sig. There's a huge drop in price from the new sig to the slightly used sig. Perhaps because the sig finish seems to be the most scratchable, but who cares if you aren't going to resell. Good luck. Please consider getting some training even if it's just an hour or two. It made a world of difference w/ me. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 7:14:36 AM EDT
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More:
1. I would highly suggest starting w/ 9mm whichever route you take. The lesser recoil makes it easier to learn and the practice ammo is much cheaper. 2. Think about if you want a manual safety (1911, CZ, H&K, etc). Also consider if you like a DA/SA (first pull hard, second pull easy like the sig). Last consider if you want the same trigger pull every time (glock) good luck |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 11:20:13 AM EDT
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I have a .40 Taurus Millenium Pro and it is one of my CCW and I really like it.
I still like my Glock 19 better. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 7:32:02 PM EDT
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Don't hesitate to buy a good used gun. Right now the market is flooded with Certified Pre-Owned Sig's of which I am the proud owner of. Find someone who has a sig and give it a try. Honestly you would be hard pressed to do any better than Sig, HK, Glock or the high-end 1911 makers.
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Posted: 1/29/2006 7:58:17 PM EDT
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Llama 1911, it comes with a free baseball bat
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Posted: 1/30/2006 7:58:49 AM EDT
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How much is ammo for 9mm, .40, and .45?
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Posted: 1/30/2006 1:57:34 PM EDT
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.9mm = 250rds for $30.00
.40= 250rds for $40.00 .45=250rds for $50.00 |
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Posted: 1/30/2006 2:13:31 PM EDT
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You are a Bi-Mart shopper arent you?  |
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Posted: 1/30/2006 3:38:49 PM EDT
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Are you kidding me? Keltec and Taurus are low end, Glock should be midrange. I have never heard anything about a Walther besides a p22 so I would put them as low end. Smith And Wesson has good revolvers but not many people like their Autos, I wouldnt put them as "best". |
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Posted: 1/30/2006 5:10:11 PM EDT
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