Handguns. Oh, what to buy.

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
One of my favorites. 😀

that is a beautiful weapon

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: Lothar
Needler pistol.
Get it if you can afford it.

Fallout or HALO?

The Fallout version is the only genuine version.
All others are fakes.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Gothgar

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Gothgar
Springfield > Glock

How so?

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Honestly, Glock has done tests like this for decades and proven their worth. I doubt you could go wrong with either one.

To be fair this test is by a third party, and is much more insane than most of the Glock ones I have seen...

That being said, I never said the Glock was a bad choice, it is about the grip girth and grip angle, and how it feels when you shoot it that matters.... and the subtle look between the two (mostly on the slide)

They will both probably handle any type of normal or even extreme wear and tear any of us will put them through.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Another favorite. 😀

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Another favorite. 😀

Whoa, that's awesome with the other picture in the laptop.

 

[foghorn67]

Pic of me with AR. Just for weirdness sake.
Crappy Kaliforniaized magazine.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Another favorite. 😀

sweet, you could do your hair in the reflection with that

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Another favorite. 😀

A colt.
Yuck.

 

[SparkyJJO]

S&W M&P

I haven't fired very many guns but I like this. Fired the S&W M&P 9mm and it is pretty nice.

 

[JulesMaximus]

The Glock

The ParaOrdnance

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
The Glock

The ParaOrdnance

I love the pic within a pic theme. :thumbsup:

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Lothar

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Another favorite. 😀

A colt.
Yuck.

Yeah, the Series 80 Mark IV was never very highly regarded. Still, I only paid $399 for it new. This one has Trijicon night sights (which probably need to be replaced now), King's beavertail grip safety, King's trigger job and a King's recoil spring and guide rod. It also had the ramp polished for better reliability. It really is an excellent gun now...I have a soft spot for it.

Check out King's Gun Works in Glendale, CA. They did all the work on this gun.

 

[l0cke]

Take a look at the FN FNP handguns. The FNP45 has to be one of the best guns I have ever shot.

 

[JulesMaximus]

BTW-If you're going to buy handguns, get a decent holster for it. Even if you don't carry it regularly, it is a good idea for those times when you do carry it...luck favors the prepared. I personally like Galco and DeSantis leather holsters, Bianchi makes some good ones too. I have a nice inside the pants leather Bianchi holster for my Colt Officer's Model, good retention, complete trigger coverage and it wears well...not that I've worn it much in CA of course; mostly when I go out to the desert with friends.

Leather is the best. It wears well, retains its shape, is easy on the finish of most firearms, and it looks good.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
BTW-If you're going to buy handguns, get a decent holster for it. Even if you don't carry it regularly, it is a good idea for those times when you do carry it...luck favors the prepared. I personally like Galco and DeSantis leather holsters, Bianchi makes some good ones too. I have a nice inside the pants leather Bianchi holster for my Colt Officer's Model, good retention, complete trigger coverage and it wears well...not that I've worn it much in CA of course; mostly when I go out to the desert with friends.

Cool, copied and pasted this into a txt file so I can look it up when the time comes.

 

[nakedfrog]

Can you buy a decent handgun for $200?

 

[Fayd]

i vote walther P99

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Can you buy a decent handgun for $200?

Not really.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Can you buy a decent handgun for $200?

I think I paid about $250 for my Beretta Tomcat. It is tiny and easy to conceal but .32 ACP is really a marginal round for self defense. I find it difficult to shoot well though and rarely does it see much use. Recoil is surprising...probably because it is so small and light. It would make an acceptable backup gun and despite its shortcomings it is still better than nothing.

For $200 I'd look for a used Smith & Wesson or Taurus revolver in .38 or .357 Magnum. Good luck finding one right now though. Guns are in demand it seems since Obama got elected. Democratic Presidents are good at driving up the demand for firearms it seems.:roll:

 

[nakedfrog]

Maybe I'll just keep waiting.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
One of my favorites. 😀

One of MY favorites. 😉

 

[OogyWaWa]

get a nice 1911. they can be had used for not a whole lot. best semi-auto handgun produced if you ask me.

 

[OFFascist]

I own and currently carry a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911, and I just recently bought an XD45.

I'll be replacing the 1911 with the XD as my carry weapon after I test it for reliability with my carry ammo.

I'm also a fan of the FNP 45.

 

[OFFascist]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Gothgar
Springfield > Glock

How so?

The Springfield Armory handguns (1911s and XDs) feel good in your hand, the Glocks not so much.

I own a G17, its a good reliable gun, just doesnt feel as nice as my 1911 or my XD.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: adairusmc

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
One of my favorites. 😀

One of MY favorites. 😉

Nice! :thumbsup:

I used to have a S&W .357 Magnum with 6" barrel. I kind of wish I never sold that gun. I've had a few snub nose .38s over the years too, including an air weight Smith, but don't own any at the moment.