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October 17, 2017, 12:52 PM | #51 |
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October 17, 2017, 01:03 PM | #52 |
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All handguns are 2x to 4x USA MSRP. For some reason striker fired guns are the worst offenders. Want to hear something funny? The least over priced guns are sig legion, any tacops model, mk25 and it,s 1911s :-) not even 2x usa msrp
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October 17, 2017, 01:04 PM | #53 |
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Thanks everyone for your answers...
How much do you feel your edc gun is a compromise (for those who feel that way)? How much of a compromise it is and why do you compromise? |
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The balance can be affected by things like local climate and regional clothing styles. I live in a part of the world where summers can be a humid 90 degrees Fahrenheit and winters can be a windy sub-zero. The upside of the latter is that it gets easy to carry a full-sized double-stack poly gun. So I have a few different guns in EDC rotation depending on time of year. |
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October 18, 2017, 07:51 PM | #55 | |
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October 19, 2017, 05:23 AM | #56 |
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You really ought to get rifle & a shotgun to go with your next pistol.
This way when you get tired of the handgun you won't be completely unarmed like you are now.
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Why do I compromise? Because the guards at the courthouse get nervous when I get a rifle out of my car. Seriously, though, I compromise because I just cannot carry everything I could possibly need for every possible scenario. I compromise because I want a firearm for protection, but also know that I have to conceal it. Not only do I have to conceal it, but I go a lot of places where handguns are not allowed, so I have to put it on & take it off a couple of times per day.
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October 19, 2017, 08:52 AM | #58 |
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Save up your money and buy a Glock 17 of 19. They are certainly worth the $.
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October 20, 2017, 01:56 AM | #59 |
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October 20, 2017, 01:58 AM | #61 | |
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I think I need an utilitarian, tool like, base handgun that I would never wanted to get rid off--- |
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October 20, 2017, 02:00 AM | #62 |
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October 20, 2017, 02:03 AM | #63 | |
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Luckly with each wave of guns entering the country I see glock going down in price each time. I think I need a G19 and never sell it. Specially for what drobs said...! |
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October 20, 2017, 06:16 AM | #64 | |
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October 20, 2017, 10:41 AM | #65 |
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Is there a used gun market in your country? I buy the majority of my guns used. Good way to save $ off the price of paying retail or whatever market price is on new guns.
I primarily CCW 2 types of handguns - either a Glock 19 or a FN Hi Power. I'm playing with some pocket pistols S&W Shield and Ruger LC9S. I traded off my Glock 26 and find I miss it. Really you ought try a Glock 19. It has a lot going for it - compact, reliable, accurate, light weight, and capacity. Learn the thumbs forward grip, the sight picture, and to ride the reset. I spent 4 years in Iraq and have to say the Glock 19 was the 2nd most common handgun I saw. #1 being the M9 Beretta. All of the security contractors required their employees to be proficient with Glock. Glock is one of the most commonly seen handguns in the world. If nothing else it would be good for you or anyone to become proficient in their use. Kind of like the AK47 and AR15.
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He won't tell us his country.
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October 23, 2017, 10:39 AM | #67 |
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I know what country he's from but I ain't telling.
I'm still curious about the used gun market. Are shotguns and rifles available used? I seem to recall in our last conversation that 9x18 Makarov's were available and affordable? That might be one to keep in the collection.
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October 23, 2017, 07:24 PM | #69 |
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My experience with striker fired guns is that they are more finicky about ammo. The few I've had would shoot and then not shoot my reload. No hammer fired gun I have has ever done that.
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October 25, 2017, 06:11 PM | #70 |
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Yes... I prefer not to reaveal where I am from for safety issues.
There are used guns in here... But, with gun registration being what it is... its a long and costly process to buy a used gun. That means that the seller losses a lot of money, so while legal, the used market is not that dynamic in here. I think there is also the fact that there are very few enthusiasts... so people tend to buy a gun and stick with it. Totally understandable when a gun costs 3x o more your monthly income... |
October 25, 2017, 07:20 PM | #71 |
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My favorites, IWI Jericho:
Jericho 941 PSL9 – Mid-Size Polymer Frame Jericho 941 FS9 – Mid-Size Steel Frame Once you try one (or both), most certainly will end up buy it on the spot. |
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