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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mac#5, Mar 15, 2013.

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  1. Mac#5

    Mac#5 Member

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    Im looking to buy a gun by the end of this month but dont really have an idea of what to get. I've shot guns before but dont have a lot of experience with them. I do know i want either a 9mm or a .40. So far what im leaning towards is a Glock 19 or a Smith & Wesson M&P. My price range is about $550. If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it.
     
    #1 Mac#5, Mar 15, 2013
  2. ILoveTheRockets

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    Sig Sauer SP2022... putting the glock to shame. Just recently picked up one and I absolutely love it.
     
    #2 ILoveTheRockets, Mar 15, 2013
  3. Schmidt

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    Glock-19 gen 3 non C. I regret buying the 'C' version.
     
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    Springfield XD9
     
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  5. jae713

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    I just bought a Glock 22 .40 for $500. It was my first gun. Shot it a couple of times at LOF and it felt great. Really easy to use and maintain.
     
    #5 jae713, Mar 15, 2013
  6. RedRacer

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    Go for the Smith and Wessen M&P Shield 9MM
    Should have been rated gun of the year.

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  7. Mac#5

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    What was wrong with the "C" version?
     
    #7 Mac#5, Mar 15, 2013
  8. ILoveTheRockets

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    Nice gun. My fiances father bought this gun when I bought my Sig 2022. It shoots great and the trigger reset is on the money. I just love how 9mm's shoot.
     
    #8 ILoveTheRockets, Mar 15, 2013
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    Well this thread clears things up.
     
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    Did anything need clarity?
     
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    I bet it did. I don't even go to the GARM anymore because of them. Well done.
     
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  13. Mac#5

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    That was actually one of my options. I've shot it before the only thing i didn't like was how the grip felt in my hand
     
    #13 Mac#5, Mar 15, 2013
  14. Space Ghost

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    You should go visit a range with a wide selection of pistols and try them all out. When I was shopping for my first pistol, $600 was my target range too. After shooting dozens from different calibers and several different makes and models, I was about to give up. I was being guided towards run of the mill glocks and what other people liked. The second to last gun I tried was the HK P30. I immediately loved it. I ended up spending much more than I wanted, but I am at least thrilled with what I have.
    That said, find something YOU like. Pay a little more if need to be. Make sure you put some rounds through one before you purchase it and make sure it fits your needs.
     
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  15. Blake

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    If you are trying to decide between a 9mm or .40, I would go with the .40

    I have more confidence that it would put an intruder down vs a 9mm

    But go and shoot both and decide which you like better
     
    #15 Blake, Mar 15, 2013
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    Wish I could find ammo....sold out for months. Vultures camping out for delivery truck. Guess I need to too if I want to shoot.
     
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    IB4 Gun control argument
     
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    Is it not inevitable?
     
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    Good advice. Don't assume that a hand gun someone else loves is going to be a good fit for you.
     
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    While I prefer the super soaker, my younger son really loves the Nerf darts
     
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