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Gettin' a handgun for protection and target
      #254975 - 04/24/17 08:11 PM

It's just a question on what to buy. Don't want or need a cannon, just a gun that will do the job if the day ever comes..a 9mm or 38? Not sure....

I'll get a CC to keep legal. Perhaps just in the truck dashbox.
New or used? No clue, but a good gun is what I expect.

Can I get a fetch?


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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Mac]
      #254979 - 04/25/17 05:39 AM

They have Rural King Stores up your way??

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Mac]
      #254981 - 04/25/17 06:03 AM

Glock 19 new r used

S & W 5906

Used Hi-Power

S & W 39

On second thought.......maybe you had better stick wiff a wheel gun.

Bout any Smith & Wesson or Ruger should suffice.





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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: fastman]
      #254986 - 04/25/17 04:33 PM

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fastman said:
On second thought... maybe you had better stick wiff a wheel gun.
Bout any Smith & Wesson or Ruger should suffice.




I agree with that.

You could also check out Rossi. Lately I've been carrying a Rossi 462 6-shot .357mag. It was $330 new.



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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: 67Firebird]
      #254988 - 04/25/17 05:30 PM

where abouts are you and what's your budget or what do you have to trade? finding something in 9mm is going to be easy. A decent revolver in 357 will be a little harder. 9mm ammo is cheap and available. 357 ammo, not so much.

Rural King is a good place to find some good deals. Armslist.com for trades

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #254990 - 04/26/17 05:07 AM

S&W Shields have been going cheap for about a month now. Easy CCW. They are running mail in rebate from April 1 - June 30th. Here is a link to best deal today, but they have been popping up here and there within about $10 to $20 of this price after Mail in Rebate.

https://gun.deals/product/smith-and-wess...ription=keyword

Brownells had one hell of a deal a week back and I picked up one. Brownells had it for $274.99 - $25 promo + $10 processing fee and free 2 day shipping totaling $259.99. Plus $75 S&W mail in rebate brings it to $184.99. Go to https://gun.deals/, create an account and set up an alert for keyword shield and you will get several alerts a day on them.

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Linhardt]
      #254994 - 04/26/17 07:17 PM

Good find Lindhardt. Gun deals is a good place to watch, especially if they have a deal on shipping. Here is the link to Rural King https://www.rkguns.com/

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #254995 - 04/26/17 08:30 PM

WOW!You guys really came through on suggestions. I really appreciate all the comments.

Eddie, why you suggest a wheel?

Also, thoughts on buying a used versus new? Assuming it's a desirable model and not shot out...


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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Mac]
      #254999 - 04/27/17 07:21 AM



obvious things come to mind about the wheel. Ponder it a bit and if ya cant figure it out on yer own I'll chime back in

I've gotta 39 and luv the look and feel.
bunch ah 5906's a while back on gbroker ( trade ins from some pineapple republic dudes )plus don johnson carried 1 back in the miami vice daze.

Hi Powers speak for themselves.

Iffin I wanted another 9 I'd be all ova that Shield dealio

















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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: fastman]
      #255000 - 04/27/17 07:42 AM

Shield dealio link from Brownell's

http://lp.brownells.com/index.php/email/...TdGbDkifQ%3D%3D


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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: wuchang]
      #255001 - 04/27/17 08:46 AM

link good........but alas.......out of stock @ Brownells





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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: fastman]
      #255003 - 04/27/17 02:59 PM

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link good........but alas.......out of stock @ Brownells








That was quick

Rural King has them but not at that price


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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: wuchang]
      #255006 - 04/27/17 09:18 PM

Let's add another variable to the equation....polymer vs: steel or alloy

There's a chit load of polymer pistols out there....most are decent if you stick with a name brand. I think Glocks are the most versatile and reliable. Any variation of size or caliber you would want. Get a model 20 in 10mm and you can easily change out parts for 11 calibers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcZUkMESzSw). A Glock 22 in .40 SW is cheap to get (no one likes .40 these days and the police are trading them in pretty often) now and can be converted to 9m or .357 Sig with a Lone Wolf barrel. There are endless supplies of parts and accessories. You can work on them with a couple of tools after watching youtube videos. The kicker is that if you are going to toss it in the console of your truck, you have to keep it in a holster.

Smith M&Ps in full size feel good in the hand but have a junk trigger. With the Shields, they aren't designed for anything but CCW ranges, so the trigger doesn't matter much. HK has a lot of neat plastic guns and there is a really cool factor about them. I've never tried a plastic Ruger. I just traded for a FNS 9. Lots to like there and I look forward to playing with it. It's striker fired like a Glock, but my version has a thumb safety so it could be carried in the glove box with a round in the chamber. All of these can be found for about $550 new, $350 used. I've bought all of them used with no qualms or issues.

Steel and alloy guns. Everyone should own a 1911. A Rock Island tactical (get it for the beavertail safety and extended controls, cost is less than $500 Nothing breaks like a 1911 trigger and there are a million ways to customize them. A Springfield Armory Range Officer is a great upgraded 1911, has everything you need (except a decent holster, right out of the box. Cost is about $750. Lots of used Beretta 92s out there. Great pistols and used prices are about $400. Used Sigs are the chiznit...great guns in whatever caliber you want. About $450 used. CZ75s are the best feeling pistol I have ever held. There are lots of clones, but a real CZ is a bargin at $450.

Revolvers - I'd stick with a S&W (686 or Model 10) or a Ruger GP100. A .357 will do it all and you can always shoot .38 Special through it.

Basically, stick with the brand names. Run from Taurus, Rossi, Hi Point, and the like. I like to buy guns with a lot of accessories (my FNS9 is the exception) because I like to tweak mine.

Used guns....yes, definitely. Most people get a gun, don't shoot it much and sell it to a dealer for about 50% of the new price. If you can do a trade or just buy it from an individual, you will save a lot of money. Armslist.com is my favorite. If you are on the west side of the state, check out http://www.summitgunbroker.com/.

I'd be happy to help, PM me if you want.

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #255007 - 04/27/17 09:30 PM

Speaking of Model 10 Smiths....https://gun.deals/product/smith-wesson-model-10-heavy-barrel-revolvers-38-spl-cosmetic-finish-issues-249?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-446

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #255010 - 04/28/17 05:12 PM

More leo trade ins

http://mailchi.mp/aimsurplus/new-shipmen...us?e=851e46e108

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #255018 - 04/30/17 04:03 PM

Hey guys,

Thanks a bunch for all the information and advice. This makes this a whole lot easier for me get something I like.

fastman, I conclude a wheel gun is simpler and less maintenance. I don't anticipate a zombie apocalypse so a few rounds should be enough. Prolly go with a S&W or a 1911. Used. There is a range just a mile from work. They sell guns, organize CCW training, etc....

I am grateful fellas for yer help...


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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #255026 - 05/01/17 12:14 PM

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm 3" Barrel 7/8 Rnds - $309 ($234 After $75 MIR)
https://www.gunbuyer.com/smith-and-wesso...w180021-gb.html

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Linhardt]
      #255043 - 05/02/17 09:06 PM

If you get a 1911, get one with the big beavertail grip safty...the web of you hand will thank you....google images of "hammer bite" if you don't believe me. If you can find one in 9mm, it'll save you a bunch on ammo....45acp is kinda xpensive to plink with a bunch. Rock Island Tactical models are decent for the price.

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: FowlMouth]
      #255045 - 05/03/17 06:01 AM

Quote:

FowlMouth said:
If you get a 1911, get one with the big beavertail grip safty...the web of you hand will thank you.....




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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Mac]
      #255048 - 05/03/17 10:24 AM

For all the .45 lovin' fellas.

S&W M&P45 Shield .45 ACP Pistol w/o Thumb Safety, Black - 11531 - $299.99 ($224 after $75 MIR)

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Re: Gettin' a handgun for protection and target [Re: Linhardt]
      #255049 - 05/03/17 11:56 AM

Thanks for that heads up!

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