The Gun Thread

[93gtpeater]

I really need 9mm ammo. But iam not willing to pay 50 cents a round. I hope this ammo deal settles down fast.

[JET]

I got 900 rounds of 9mm 2 weeks ago for $.36/rd. There are still some good deals out there, you just have to keep a close eye out. They sell out really fast, gunbot is your friend!

[goodhart]

:rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh:

http://www.guns.com/2013/04/03/lead-sponsor-of-federal-high-capacity-ban-was-unaware-magazines-could-be-reloaded-video/

[Pushit2.0]

I am ready to buy a hand gun, wot. The main issue is the demand for them atm is high.

I have shot a few different styles: composite S&W 9mm and 40 s&w, a few different 1911's 22lr, 45 acp, a few different Walter P's, Glock 10mm, a few different SIG's, and a 357 magnum, and a few others.

I have to say I like the SIG the best, if feels right, fits nice in my hand even for a single stack, and I like the controls.

So the few guns I am looking at: SIG 229 in either 9mm or S&W 40, H&K P30/P30L/P2000 in 9mm or S&W 40, and the odd ball a Springfield Armory XD9.

I like the 9mm for mag size and cost of ammo, but as of late 9mm is hard to come by, and I like the extra stopping power of the 40... I suppose after my permit to purchase goes threw it will be more of a mater of whats available.

I think the XD9 would be a good carry gun then look into a SIG/HK further down the road.

~John

[blackawdtsi]

I am ready to buy a hand gun, wot. The main issue is the demand for them atm is high.

I have shot a few different styles: composite S&W 9mm and 40 s&w, a few different 1911's 22lr, 45 acp, a few different Walter P's, Glock 10mm, a few different SIG's, and a 357 magnum, and a few others.

I have to say I like the SIG the best, if feels right, fits nice in my hand even for a single stack, and I like the controls.

So the few guns I am looking at: SIG 229 in either 9mm or S&W 40, H&K P30/P30L/P2000 in 9mm or S&W 40, and the odd ball a Springfield Armory XD9.

I like the 9mm for mag size and cost of ammo, but as of late 9mm is hard to come by, and I like the extra stopping power of the 40... I suppose after my permit to purchase goes threw it will be more of a mater of whats available.

I think the XD9 would be a good carry gun then look into a SIG/HK further down the road.

~John

SIG229's are double stack, 15 rounds if you're going 9. They're nice. Have you shot one drawing from a holster or tucked in your belt? The double action to single action is hard to get use to. Same with the P30 unless you get the model with a safety and carry it 1911 style, cocked and locked.

I have zero experience with an XD, though. If you want to try a Glock 19 (compact 9mm) you can come to where I shoot in New Hope and try it out.


Also, all of the firearms you listed aren't hard to get anymore. I was at Bills yesterday and they had all of what you mentioned.

[JET]

I was in Capra's in Blaine on Friday and they had a ton of stuff in stock too. I would recommend renting the gun you are thinking about at Bill's before you commit now that things are calming down again. If you want something small an LC9 like AJ has might work good or I have the next size up, the Ruger SR9c. It is still thinner than most compact 9's by 1/4". Do a lot of reading, nothing is perfect, but some have more major issues than others.

[sleepydsm]

Love my XD9 subcompact.

[4seasons69]

I am ready to buy a hand gun, wot. The main issue is the demand for them atm is high.

I have shot a few different styles: composite S&W 9mm and 40 s&w, a few different 1911's 22lr, 45 acp, a few different Walter P's, Glock 10mm, a few different SIG's, and a 357 magnum, and a few others.

I have to say I like the SIG the best, if feels right, the s nice in my hand even for a single stack, and I like the controls.

So the few guns I am looking at: SIG 229 in either 9mm or S&W 40, H&K P30/P30L/P2000 in 9mm or S&W 40, and the odd ball a Springfield Armory XD9.

I like the 9mm for mag size and cost of ammo, but as of late 9mm is hard to come by, and I like the extra stopping power of the 40... I suppose after my permit to purchase goes threw it will be more of a mater of whats available.

I think the XD9 would be a good carry gun then look into a SIG/HK further down the road.

~John

I would take into consideration what's the main purpose of the gun. Is it going to be a home defense gun or a carry gun? Home defense I'd say you're fine with a full size of any caliber you choose. If it's a carry gun you'll probably want something lighter and more compact. I carry a Glock 36 with an extended mag. It's a single stack .45acp. I went with the 45 cause it has plenty of stopping power plus is a slower moving round and less likely to go through and through.

I've owned a couple sigs they are awesome guns you can never go wrong with a Sig. I agree with jet. Rent a bunch of guns and try them out before you buy one. That's what I did before I bought my Glock. Also if you want to give my Glock a whirl you're more than welcome too.

[Pushit2.0]

Thanks for the advice, at the moment I am thinking home defence. But I am still throwing around the idea of a CCW.

I think a double stack or wider gun fits my hand better, but bulk is a concern for CCW.

If I go SIG I will just hold it and buy it, no need to rent.

I plan to rent a H&K and a XD9 or similar with CCW in mind.

[99gsxjoel]

For my ccw I really like my s&w m&p compact .40. 10 round mag.