tec-9

phoenix38e · September 23, 2005, 12:12 AM

I came across the tec-DC9(pre-ban w/ threaded and shrouded barrel) the other day, and it looked intriguing.

I asked around and the consesus seems to be that it is a piece of trash. It has crude sights and jams a lot according to most.

It seems, however, that with the right ammunition and the orginal-factory magainze, the gun works fine in terms of reliability. Anyone have info to the contrary?

What, if anything, can be done to improve the accuracy(i.e. is it just because of the sights or is it the gun itself - the preban has a barrel length of 8'' so that doesn't help I guess)?

Does any one have any direct experience with this gun that they would share with me?

One last thing, is $450 for a NIB one reasonable nowadays since the company went out of business and no longer manufactures them?

Thank you.

LoadIt · September 23, 2005, 03:57 AM

About 15 years ago, my dad bought a used one for about 150 dollars. Not accurate but seemed to be reliable. He sold it after playing with it for a while. I do seem to remember seeing one at a gun show about five years ago that had a 600 dollar price tag on it. Kinda wish my dad would have held onto his to sell it at a higher price.

I would check into a Mac type pistol since they cost less than the Tec-9. A new Mac-11 runs around $300.00 and uses readily available Sten magazines.

Hal · September 23, 2005, 04:43 AM

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One last thing, is $450 for a NIB one reasonable nowadays since the company went out of business and no longer manufactures them?

Only if it comes signed by Mark Manes... or Mickey Moore

No. It's not reasonable. The only reason those POS things climbed in value was because of the one used during Columbine.

glock19er · September 23, 2005, 05:19 AM

yea if it had chrome spinners on it and signed by 50 cent

Logs · September 23, 2005, 07:26 AM

I have still seen them at gun shows for $200. I had the TEC .22 scorpion and it was a jam-o-matic. $450....RUN...very fast..

Zekewolf · September 23, 2005, 08:46 AM

If you're interested in a Tec-9, do yourself a favor and move up a notch or two...buy a Lorcin.

Jack Malloy · September 23, 2005, 09:40 AM

Ask yourself why you would actually WANT a handgun that is larger than a Glock 19, has the magazine in front of the trigger guard and is thicker and heavier to boot?
Its just something that impresses Gangsta supuhstah wannabes who can't get ahold of a real Uzi or Mac 10.

Te Anau · September 23, 2005, 10:18 AM

Don't do it--you'll be sorry.Get one of these instead.They are very well made and reliable and can be had (in 9x19 or .45acp) in the $325.00 range on gunbroker.I just got my own recently and can't wait to send rounds downrange.
http://www.masterpiecearms.com/DP.html?

threefivesevenmag · September 23, 2005, 11:04 AM

the movies on that site are pretty funny.

Velocity226 · September 23, 2005, 11:15 AM

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It seems, however, that with the right ammunition and the orginal-factory magainze, the gun works fine in terms of reliability. Anyone have info to the contrary?

Yeah, if you use FMJ only.

$450 for a tec-9? :barf:

For that kind of money, there are much better options.

phoenix38e · September 23, 2005, 12:35 PM

Roger that. So this masterpiece arms "defender" is a pretty good gun?

Someone said a mac 11 runs right around the price of the defender, so is it about the same as the mac 11 or better or what?

Also, are FMJ 9mm quite expensive? How much would you say a box of 50 costs?

Last but not least what is a Lorcin?

Thanks for all your help.

Te Anau · September 23, 2005, 09:44 PM

1.Lorcins are a gun to be avoided at all cost.Garbage. :barf:
2.If your gun is already broken in you can get by with using Winchester WUSS box in the 100 round 9x19 FMJ pack that Wal-Mart sells for $10.00
3.The defender comes in a top or side cocking model (I got the top because it looks REAL cool) and is mostly milled parts out of high quality steel.Mine (MPA-10,.45acp) weighs 7.63 POUNDS with a full 30 round mag.

Apple a Day · September 24, 2005, 08:24 AM

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the Defender isn't legal in California.

September 23, 2005, 12:12 AM	#1
phoenix38e Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Posts: 9	tec-9 I came across the tec-DC9(pre-ban w/ threaded and shrouded barrel) the other day, and it looked intriguing. I asked around and the consesus seems to be that it is a piece of trash. It has crude sights and jams a lot according to most. It seems, however, that with the right ammunition and the orginal-factory magainze, the gun works fine in terms of reliability. Anyone have info to the contrary? What, if anything, can be done to improve the accuracy(i.e. is it just because of the sights or is it the gun itself - the preban has a barrel length of 8'' so that doesn't help I guess)? Does any one have any direct experience with this gun that they would share with me? One last thing, is $450 for a NIB one reasonable nowadays since the company went out of business and no longer manufactures them? Thank you.

September 23, 2005, 05:19 AM	#4
glock19er Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Posts: 191	quote;One last thing, is $450 for a NIB one reasonable nowadays since the company wen yea if it had chrome spinners on it and signed by 50 cent

September 23, 2005, 10:18 AM	#8
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	Don't do it--you'll be sorry.Get one of these instead.They are very well made and reliable and can be had (in 9x19 or .45acp) in the $325.00 range on gunbroker.I just got my own recently and can't wait to send rounds downrange. http://www.masterpiecearms.com/DP.html? __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

September 23, 2005, 09:44 PM	#12
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	1.Lorcins are a gun to be avoided at all cost.Garbage. :barf: 2.If your gun is already broken in you can get by with using Winchester WUSS box in the 100 round 9x19 FMJ pack that Wal-Mart sells for $10.00 3.The defender comes in a top or side cocking model (I got the top because it looks REAL cool) and is mostly milled parts out of high quality steel.Mine (MPA-10,.45acp) weighs 7.63 POUNDS with a full 30 round mag. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

September 24, 2005, 08:24 AM	#13
Apple a Day Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2000 Location: Poquoson,Virginia Posts: 1,524	I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the Defender isn't legal in California. __________________ THose who use arms well cultivate the Way and keep the rules. Thus they can govern in such a way as to prevail over the corrupt. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

September 23, 2005, 03:57 AM	#2
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	About 15 years ago, my dad bought a used one for about 150 dollars. Not accurate but seemed to be reliable. He sold it after playing with it for a while. I do seem to remember seeing one at a gun show about five years ago that had a 600 dollar price tag on it. Kinda wish my dad would have held onto his to sell it at a higher price. I would check into a Mac type pistol since they cost less than the Tec-9. A new Mac-11 runs around $300.00 and uses readily available Sten magazines.

September 23, 2005, 07:26 AM	#5
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	I have still seen them at gun shows for $200. I had the TEC .22 scorpion and it was a jam-o-matic. $450....RUN...very fast..

September 23, 2005, 08:46 AM	#6
Zekewolf Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2005 Posts: 886	If you're interested in a Tec-9, do yourself a favor and move up a notch or two...buy a Lorcin.

September 23, 2005, 09:40 AM	#7
Jack Malloy Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2005 Posts: 791	Ask yourself why you would actually WANT a handgun that is larger than a Glock 19, has the magazine in front of the trigger guard and is thicker and heavier to boot? Its just something that impresses Gangsta supuhstah wannabes who can't get ahold of a real Uzi or Mac 10.

September 23, 2005, 11:04 AM	#9
threefivesevenmag Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2005 Posts: 406	the movies on that site are pretty funny.

September 23, 2005, 12:35 PM	#11
phoenix38e Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Posts: 9	Roger that. So this masterpiece arms "defender" is a pretty good gun? Someone said a mac 11 runs right around the price of the defender, so is it about the same as the mac 11 or better or what? Also, are FMJ 9mm quite expensive? How much would you say a box of 50 costs? Last but not least what is a Lorcin? Thanks for all your help.