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Offline Blammo

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A question about guns...
« on: March 15, 2006, 11:12:46 AM »
I have come into a little money and I am thinking about buying a new pistol.  I already have a 12 ga shotgun and a 9 mm pistol.  I had thought about a rifle (like a CAR 15 or Mini 14, etc), but I am leaning away from that.  I have thought about maybe a .45 ACP, but I also like the .357 MAG round.

So, the point of this post is to get some people's thoughts and feedback.  Any suggestions as far as caliber, manufacturer and model would be appreciated.  The upper limit I am imposing on myself (because I know what I will do if I don't limit myself) is around $1000.

Thanks!
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Offline fartwinkle

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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2006, 11:15:43 AM »
Depends on what you want the gun for.
If for personal defence I would go with the 45acp and for that I would go Kimber.
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2006, 11:35:33 AM »
Sorry, I should have clarified.  Yes, primarily this is a defense weapon.  I have the 9mm for that right now and the 12 ga for home, but I am looking for something with more umph than the 9mm.
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2006, 11:55:31 AM »
the triple barreled nail gun from quake 2 was always a top favorite of mine, as was the chaingun in doom.


I've always been a fan of the laptop gun from perfect dark also, handy for setting ambushes.


failing that you can't ever go wrong with the twin DD44's from the original Goldeneye game for the nintendo 64.


hope this helps, good luck in your purchase.
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Offline indy007

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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2006, 12:13:31 PM »
An upper limit of 1k? Nice. That'll get you pretty much any pistol worth having. I saw a Kimber .45 Ultra Carry II for $650 at the gunstore last Monday. It had me drooling. Only thing I'd prefer over that would be an H&K .45 USP
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2006, 12:34:08 PM »
You can't go wrong with a Sig 220 in .45ACP, or a Kimber 1911. My next handgun purchase will either be a .44 mag of some kind or a Kimber.
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2006, 12:42:29 PM »
a grand will get you into a nice kimber that you can take to the range, shoot all day long then throw in a holster and carry with 300% confidence in its reliability. get a kimber and be happy. :)
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2006, 12:42:47 PM »
First item is to stay away from a pistol that has the Colt name on it. It will be overpriced and likely to be poor quality control vs the clone manufacturers out there.

If you want the .45 either of these would do well.
Glock
Kimber
HK

Try going to an indoor range and see if they have these available for rent and test fire them. Choose the one that feels best for you and fits your budget. You shouldn't have trouble finding one that will leave plenty of $ left for practice ammo. Don't forget you'll need more than one magazine. I prefer to have at least 3.

The old .45 is easy to reload if you want to save money on practice and competition ammo. Go factory for "serious" uses. Run at least 250 rounds through it before you decide to stake your life on it. You want to make sure it's reliable.
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Re: A question about guns...
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2006, 12:53:52 PM »
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Originally posted by Blammo
The upper limit I am imposing on myself (because I know what I will do if I don't limit myself) is around $1000.

Thanks!


You have the extra 1000$ and you wan't to buy something. OK. But a gun ?
That is the best use you can find for that money ? Sheesh....

Gun nuts....:confused:
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2006, 01:03:24 PM »
Hey timmy,

Who made you the arbiter of what someone wants to buy. If you don't like guns that's fine, don't buy one. No one will criticize you for it. There is no reason other than your ego, for you to try and put your predjudice on another person however. It's not your money, you aren't his daddy, guardian or caretaker. In other words try just minding your own business. :huh
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« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2006, 01:05:01 PM »
In other words... Shut up you.
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2006, 01:11:56 PM »
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In other words... Shut up you.


Lmao  I'm picturing Carrol O'Connor as Archy Bunker saying this.

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« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2006, 01:21:43 PM »
Blammo, if you're looking for utter realibility, you can't go wrong with a wheel gun.

.44 Mag would be huge, someone like Lazs would probably steer you towards a .357 magnum.
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Offline Blammo

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« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2006, 03:06:07 PM »
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Bat:
Come one, man...go back to highjacking threads in the General Discussion forum and leave this one alone.

Two
Timmy:
A)  And your opinion matters because...

...and...

B)  Criminals and Tyrants love you ANTI-Gun Nuts.

Three

If possible, can this thread just be left to the gun appriciating, second ammendment exercising crowd?  Thanks!
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« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2006, 03:52:12 PM »
i dont understand how a 2mm difference between a 9mm and a .45 could make that much of a difference. am i missing something?
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