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jiveturkey · 01:35 PM

I know that we have a couple of gun experts on here. I'm seeking some advice.

The wife has finally agreed to allow a gun in the house and I'm looking for suggestions. It would have to be something that she can use as well (she's not very big).

I went to Bass Pro this afternoon and got some good info. I really liked the feel of the S&W 9mm.

I recently moved so I apparently have to get my driver's license straight before I can make a purchase. I'm thinking about heading to the Bullet Hole this weekend and shooting with some different options as well.

Any ideas?

old_geezer · 10-04-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

what is that a laser beam?

Just a Mossberg 500 tactical 12 ga. Holds 6 shots - I figure the problem will be solved one way or another by then.

No laser needed. In the situations I need to use this, it's just point and shoot.

manchambo · 10-04-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Buy more than one cause Obama will try to keep guns from law abiding people. Get them now.

And he also wants to raise your taxes, huh?

And **** all da white womenz

jiveturkey · 10-04-2008, 10:27 PM

Got out with a buddy and shot a .22, 9mm, .357, .38 and a 12 gage today.

The 12 gage was a surprise. The 2nd shot was a lot more fun and we shot at some clay pigeons. I may have a gift. Hit the first one and then went 3 for 5.

As for the handguns the 9mm was my favorite. Unloading 15 rounds into a pile of hedge apples was a good time. The .38 mag rounds left me with some ringing in my ears. It goes away pretty quickly but damn.

The wife was able to handle everything except the 12 gage. She also preferred the 9mm the all of the others. I thought that she would be a .22 fan.

**DeezNutz** · 10-04-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

Got out with a buddy and shot a .22, 9mm, .357, .38 and a 12 gage today.

The 12 gage was a surprise. The 2nd shot was a lot more fun and we shot at some clay pigeons. I may have a gift. Hit the first one and then went 3 for 5.

As for the handguns the 9mm was my favorite. Unloading 15 rounds into a pile of hedge apples was a good time. The .38 mag rounds left me with some ringing in my ears. It goes away pretty quickly but damn.

The wife was able to handle everything except the 12 gage. She also preferred the 9mm the all of the others. I thought that she would be a .22 fan.

She's not going to like the 12 gauge, but try a 20. It's plenty of gun for both of you and a great choice for home defense.

boogblaster · 10-04-2008, 11:18 PM

Yea 20 gauge will work not a lot of kick but with the right load it will do it's job ...

Simply Red · 10-04-2008, 11:28 PM

Turn it on yourself.

/ Marlboro Chief

jiveturkey · 10-28-2008, 12:51 PM

Took a course at the Bullet Hole last night, learned a lot and shot the 9mm Springfield XD and a 9mm Glock. I love the XD. The Glock was good but I was less accurate with it.

The course included a year membership to the BH so I'm heading back in the next week or so to try out all of the other 9mm.

Demonpenz · 10-28-2008, 12:52 PM

Did you try the uzi?

tooge · 10-28-2008, 12:58 PM

.357 revolver is a great starter. Get the 4inch barrel for home defense. It packs alot of stopping power, wont knock either of you over, and rounds are fairly cheap and everyone has em.

BigOlChiefsfan · 10-28-2008, 04:16 PM

Police trade-in pistols and revolvers are usually in good shape, and priced well. A used .38 or .357 revolver, or a .40S&W/9mm pistol can be had for less than $400 easily, and you'll have money for a shotgun, as discussed above. You can search here:

Gunbroker

I've done business with the fellow below, he carries Norinco pump shotguns, they're robust clones, cheap (but currently on backorder). I know guys who won't buy Norinco (ChiCom), but will buy Russian or Eastern Bloc surplus...well, he's also got Mosin m44's Yugo 24/47s and Enfield Mk4s, also cheap, and if you'd like a surplus battle rifle those are good buys. I own all 3, they're all fine old guns.

http://www.classicarms.us/

Dayze · 10-28-2008, 04:23 PM

[QUOTE=BigOlChiefsfan;5161818]Police trade-in pistols and revolvers are usually in good shape, and priced well. A used .38 or .357 revolver, or a .40S&W/9mm pistol can be had for less than $400 easily, and you'll have money for a shotgun, as discussed above. You can search here:

Gunbroker

I've used Gunbroker.com before; I managed to get my Sig Pro for $320 in New Hampshire. No problems etc.
As others have mentioned, police trade ins are a good value.

BIG_DADDY · 10-28-2008, 04:29 PM

My gun advice would be to get as many as you can if Obama wins the election.

DenverChief · 10-28-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOlChiefsfan

http://www.classicarms.us/

Yeah they have a nice shotgun for sale there for $150

BigOlChiefsfan · 10-28-2008, 09:49 PM

Here's a fellow over in Grain Valley who specializes in police trade in's. I'm pointing at a couple I'd buy:

Sig_P6

Beretta_Cougar

Glock 17

S&W 5903

Figure in an additional $50 for shipping/transfer fees to your local yokel FFL. If you're in Kansas, I'll recommend the Harrison Street Pawn shop, Harrison about 2 blocks N. of old 56 in Olathe (at the old Jet Plane park) for transfers. Nice folks, and the lowest transfer fee I've found in KC.

harrisonstreetpawn.com/

jiveturkey · 11-08-2008, 09:53 PM

After 100 rounds with the 9mm Springfield XD and another 100 with the S&W M&P 9mm I decided on the S&W. The wife even likes the S&W and had a pretty good day on the range with it this afternoon.

And just our luck it came with a $50 mail in rebate at Bass Pro.

It's ready for shootin' old toilets.

10-03-2008, 01:33 PM
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Gun Advise I know that we have a couple of gun experts on here. I'm seeking some advice. The wife has finally agreed to allow a gun in the house and I'm looking for suggestions. It would have to be something that she can use as well (she's not very big). I went to Bass Pro this afternoon and got some good info. I really liked the feel of the S&W 9mm. I recently moved so I apparently have to get my driver's license straight before I can make a purchase. I'm thinking about heading to the Bullet Hole this weekend and shooting with some different options as well. Any ideas? Last edited by jiveturkey; 10-03-2008 at 01:35 PM.. Reason: reerunation
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10-04-2008, 10:27 PM	#108
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Got out with a buddy and shot a .22, 9mm, .357, .38 and a 12 gage today. The 12 gage was a surprise. The 2nd shot was a lot more fun and we shot at some clay pigeons. I may have a gift. Hit the first one and then went 3 for 5. As for the handguns the 9mm was my favorite. Unloading 15 rounds into a pile of hedge apples was a good time. The .38 mag rounds left me with some ringing in my ears. It goes away pretty quickly but damn. The wife was able to handle everything except the 12 gage. She also preferred the 9mm the all of the others. I thought that she would be a .22 fan.
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10-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#110
boogblaster MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Verdigris Valley Campsite Casino cash: $10004900	Yea 20 gauge will work not a lot of kick but with the right load it will do it's job ... __________________ WR or S please
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10-04-2008, 11:28 PM	#111
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Turn it on yourself. / Marlboro Chief
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10-28-2008, 12:51 PM	#112
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Took a course at the Bullet Hole last night, learned a lot and shot the 9mm Springfield XD and a 9mm Glock. I love the XD. The Glock was good but I was less accurate with it. The course included a year membership to the BH so I'm heading back in the next week or so to try out all of the other 9mm.
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10-28-2008, 12:52 PM	#113
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-253864	Did you try the uzi? __________________
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10-28-2008, 12:58 PM	#114
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $754112	.357 revolver is a great starter. Get the 4inch barrel for home defense. It packs alot of stopping power, wont knock either of you over, and rounds are fairly cheap and everyone has em.
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10-28-2008, 04:16 PM	#115
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $6380157	Police trade-in pistols and revolvers are usually in good shape, and priced well. A used .38 or .357 revolver, or a .40S&W/9mm pistol can be had for less than $400 easily, and you'll have money for a shotgun, as discussed above. You can search here: Gunbroker I've done business with the fellow below, he carries Norinco pump shotguns, they're robust clones, cheap (but currently on backorder). I know guys who won't buy Norinco (ChiCom), but will buy Russian or Eastern Bloc surplus...well, he's also got Mosin m44's Yugo 24/47s and Enfield Mk4s, also cheap, and if you'd like a surplus battle rifle those are good buys. I own all 3, they're all fine old guns. http://www.classicarms.us/ __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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10-28-2008, 04:23 PM	#116
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1899358	[QUOTE=BigOlChiefsfan;5161818]Police trade-in pistols and revolvers are usually in good shape, and priced well. A used .38 or .357 revolver, or a .40S&W/9mm pistol can be had for less than $400 easily, and you'll have money for a shotgun, as discussed above. You can search here: Gunbroker I've used Gunbroker.com before; I managed to get my Sig Pro for $320 in New Hampshire. No problems etc. As others have mentioned, police trade ins are a good value. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy Last edited by Dayze; 10-28-2008 at 04:39 PM..
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10-28-2008, 04:29 PM	#117
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $2568410	My gun advice would be to get as many as you can if Obama wins the election. __________________ The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019
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10-28-2008, 09:49 PM	#119
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $6380157	Here's a fellow over in Grain Valley who specializes in police trade in's. I'm pointing at a couple I'd buy: Sig_P6 Beretta_Cougar Glock 17 S&W 5903 Figure in an additional $50 for shipping/transfer fees to your local yokel FFL. If you're in Kansas, I'll recommend the Harrison Street Pawn shop, Harrison about 2 blocks N. of old 56 in Olathe (at the old Jet Plane park) for transfers. Nice folks, and the lowest transfer fee I've found in KC. harrisonstreetpawn.com/ __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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11-08-2008, 09:53 PM	#120
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	After 100 rounds with the 9mm Springfield XD and another 100 with the S&W M&P 9mm I decided on the S&W. The wife even likes the S&W and had a pretty good day on the range with it this afternoon. And just our luck it came with a $50 mail in rebate at Bass Pro. It's ready for shootin' old toilets.
Posts: 5,781