Looking to buy a Gun - suggestions... - Page 2

Vegas_Dave · 02-17-2006, 12:16 AM

My best friend is in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Academy. Was over at his house this evening and he showed me his new Glock 40 calibur handgun, which will be the gun he will carry in his new profession.

Granted, I have never owned a gun before and don't shoot a ton... but I do enjoy it the few chances that I have.

I was just in awe of this handgun.

I have been thinking of getting a gun for several years now. So my question is mainly this... is there another handgun that I should consider or have I already sighted in on the best one?

One thing that is nice is that as a member of LVMPD, he can take 1 person at a time to the police shooting range... which happens to be about 5 minutes away from my house.

Anyways... tell me what you think...

Kerberos · 02-17-2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG K

I am not sure if you own a gun or not by your post. If you don't currently own a weapon and don't want to spend alot of time learning about one, then I suggest a 12 gauge shotgun. It really dosen't matter the make for your purpose.

Does that help? If not, you can p.m. me, I have been a range instructor for quite some time...I will do my best to hook you up with what you need..

I agree

I keep a Remington 1100 right beside my bed. Nothing like a 12gauge semi-auto. Perfect for home protection.

On a lighter note I do keep a 9mm Baretta 92 FS close at hand in my TV room so I have an option no matter what part of the house I am in.

For a night out I have a Colt Mustang PocketLite .380 auto bout the size of a sterling auto. Great fit in the ankle holster.

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MOhillbilly · 02-17-2006, 07:59 AM

id go w/ a glock in a 9mm caliber easy to shoot & lots of ammo options. form,function and balance.

jspchief · 02-17-2006, 08:03 AM

Handguns...ain't good for nothing, but put a man 6 feet in a hole.

MOhillbilly · 02-17-2006, 08:05 AM

personaly, i carry a mossberg 500 mariner.

I gotta figure every time i pull the trigger im gettin 9X the the bang as the next guy w/ an auto pistol.

pistolgrip and 18.5in barrel w/ the tatical sling.

Kerberos · 02-17-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Handguns...ain't good for nothing, but put a man 6 feet in a hole.

If Da'Mudder Fudder stupid enough to be in my house uninvited he will find a new home in just such a hole!

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

personaly, i carry a mossberg 500 mariner.

I gotta figure every time i pull the trigger im gettin 9X the the bang as the next guy w/ an auto pistol.

You Da'Man!

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Radar Chief · 02-17-2006, 08:33 AM

Personal opinion, but if I were you I’d pick up a .22 to learn to shoot before invest’n big money in a hand cannon.

MOhillbilly · 02-17-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Personal opinion, but if I were you I’d pick up a .22 to learn to shoot before invest’n big money in a hand cannon.

since most gunfights are from 21 ft or less its a crap shoot.

Brock · 02-17-2006, 08:37 AM

45 acp, tried and true.

dilligaf · 02-17-2006, 08:40 AM

If you are just looking for defense, go with a revolver. Alot less complicated and they dont jam.
My carry gun is a small frame 5 shot 357 Magnum. Small, very concelable(?) and packs a big punch.

Demonpenz · 02-17-2006, 08:42 AM

in protecting my home there is only one name that counts. scanlon

Kerberos · 02-17-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

45 acp, tried and true.

Yea but if you target is more than 25 ft away you have to aim 3 ft. above thier head for compensation for the drop.

45 ACP is OLD and heavy. close range its hard to beat the stopping power but if some mofo is on the run then he/she is quickly out of range IMO.

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Demonpenz · 02-17-2006, 08:46 AM

i always find the need to throw up lead as quickly as possible to get myself out of trouble

dtebbe · 02-17-2006, 09:07 AM

IMHO, this should be everyone's first handgun. Inexpensive, accurate, and perfect to learn the basics on. To this day it's still my favorite pistol to just go shoot. And you can shoot all day with $10 of ammo.

Once you know what you are doing, go to a shop that has a range, and try out thier rentals. Chances are you will find a model that allows you to not even think wile putting it in the 9. For me, that's a Springfield XD, but I haven't brought myself to drop the $$$ on one of those yet.

I'm not a big fan of glock, never been sold on the idea of a handgun without a real safety, and the handgrip angle is all wrong to me.

DT

MOhillbilly · 02-17-2006, 09:13 AM

For a small caliber that is accurate has an auto decock and is an absolute straight shooter.

cz-70 .32 acp 8 rnd clip DA

i used to stand on my back porch and tackdrive one after the other into the clothesline pole 40 ft away.

cheap-you can get one for under 150$. and a box of 50 ammo for 7-8$.
com-block ppk knock off.

For a revolver id go w/ the ruger gp100 w/ 4in. in .357 mag, reliable easy to use and accurate w/ magnum force. You can also shoot .38 for target practice,and damn near any HOT load for personal defense.

sedated · 02-17-2006, 09:16 AM

I prefer a bow and arrow

02-17-2006, 12:16 AM
Vegas_Dave Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $1844720	Looking to buy a Gun - suggestions... My best friend is in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Academy. Was over at his house this evening and he showed me his new Glock 40 calibur handgun, which will be the gun he will carry in his new profession. Granted, I have never owned a gun before and don't shoot a ton... but I do enjoy it the few chances that I have. I was just in awe of this handgun. I have been thinking of getting a gun for several years now. So my question is mainly this... is there another handgun that I should consider or have I already sighted in on the best one? One thing that is nice is that as a member of LVMPD, he can take 1 person at a time to the police shooting range... which happens to be about 5 minutes away from my house. Anyways... tell me what you think...
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02-17-2006, 07:59 AM	#17
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	id go w/ a glock in a 9mm caliber easy to shoot & lots of ammo options. form,function and balance. __________________ True Son of Liberty Last edited by MOhillbilly; 02-17-2006 at 08:06 AM..
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02-17-2006, 08:03 AM	#18
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02-17-2006, 08:05 AM	#19
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	personaly, i carry a mossberg 500 mariner. I gotta figure every time i pull the trigger im gettin 9X the the bang as the next guy w/ an auto pistol. pistolgrip and 18.5in barrel w/ the tatical sling. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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02-17-2006, 08:33 AM	#21
Radar Chief Wearing ballistic dog goggles. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In the box. Casino cash: $5071503	Personal opinion, but if I were you I’d pick up a .22 to learn to shoot before invest’n big money in a hand cannon. __________________ Like "Cool Hand" Luke I'm busting rocks. __/\|_/[___] \|/ \\_\| ---OllllO _( ))~-( ))-0--))
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02-17-2006, 08:37 AM	#23
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	45 acp, tried and true.
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02-17-2006, 08:40 AM	#24
dilligaf AKA bigpepe Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Idaho Casino cash: $7504958	If you are just looking for defense, go with a revolver. Alot less complicated and they dont jam. My carry gun is a small frame 5 shot 357 Magnum. Small, very concelable(?) and packs a big punch.
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02-17-2006, 08:42 AM	#25
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $2982136	in protecting my home there is only one name that counts. scanlon __________________
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02-17-2006, 08:46 AM	#27
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $2982136	i always find the need to throw up lead as quickly as possible to get myself out of trouble __________________
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02-17-2006, 09:07 AM	#28
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	IMHO, this should be everyone's first handgun. Inexpensive, accurate, and perfect to learn the basics on. To this day it's still my favorite pistol to just go shoot. And you can shoot all day with $10 of ammo. Once you know what you are doing, go to a shop that has a range, and try out thier rentals. Chances are you will find a model that allows you to not even think wile putting it in the 9. For me, that's a Springfield XD, but I haven't brought myself to drop the $$$ on one of those yet. I'm not a big fan of glock, never been sold on the idea of a handgun without a real safety, and the handgrip angle is all wrong to me. DT
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02-17-2006, 09:13 AM	#29
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	For a small caliber that is accurate has an auto decock and is an absolute straight shooter. cz-70 .32 acp 8 rnd clip DA i used to stand on my back porch and tackdrive one after the other into the clothesline pole 40 ft away. cheap-you can get one for under 150$. and a box of 50 ammo for 7-8$. com-block ppk knock off. For a revolver id go w/ the ruger gp100 w/ 4in. in .357 mag, reliable easy to use and accurate w/ magnum force. You can also shoot .38 for target practice,and damn near any HOT load for personal defense. __________________ True Son of Liberty
Posts: 23,371