![]() |
|
Forum Rules | Firearms Safety | Firearms Photos | Links | Library | Lost Password | Email Changes |
Register | FAQ | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() |
#1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 8, 2015
Posts: 372
|
Haven't bought a gun all year
Haven't bought a single gun all year. Definitely needs to change in the near future. I have it narrowed down to a P226 in 9mm or a sub compact 9mm. Really want a sub compact as I don't have any. But I haven't found one I really like.
What I want in a sub compact 9mm: Da/Sa Decocker ONLY(or able to be converted) Double stack CZ Rami "D" model looks to fit the bill but they are discontinued and hard to find. Are there any others that fit the bill? If not, I'll have to "settle" for a P226... |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: July 1, 2001
Posts: 6,807
|
Are we talking all of 2025?? I’m having a burning desire to spend money too!
|
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: April 28, 2001
Location: CA
Posts: 1,925
|
Have you reached the point you have more than you need and less than you want?
|
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 26, 2016
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,012
|
I bought 4.5 guns in 2024, the last one hasn't reached the FFL yet so I guess that one will have to go towards this year. ;-)
Any SIG will be a good choice. I was thinking of a P225-a1 myself. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 17, 1999
Location: North Florida
Posts: 1,351
|
Red: all non-buyers are required to turn in their Man Card. Send it to the local church, or gay bar.
Now, if you want a SIG, be sure to look at the p365.
__________________
I think this country is screwed. |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 8, 2015
Posts: 372
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: February 22, 2008
Location: SW Washington state
Posts: 2,368
|
Only deciding on the power source
My toy fund is in great shape for 2025, thanks. That means I just need to decide between powder and air power.
Decisions Decisions it's all good. What I will not be doing is buying and modifying air guns and then reselling them for much less money. Unlike PB's that is the norm with air power. I'm thinking another PCP pistol, the one I have is more like a carbine sans buttstock. Maybe a c02 powered pistol for basement targets. Hmmm, it will need a moderator.
__________________
ricklin Freedom is not free |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: April 28, 2013
Posts: 3,463
|
You could look at the FNX or FN502 series. They might be a little bigger than your thinking but a had a 502 once and it was an excellent pistol. The only reason I ever sold it was because it just didn’t quite seem to fit my hand very well and I had problems shooting it as accurately as I expected. I had other people shoot it and one of them shot it so accurately he made me a good offer and I sold it to him on the spot. I always wondered if maybe that was a mistake and I should have just practiced more with it. But I kind of have a thing that if I just can’t naturally shoot a gun accurate enough I just get rid of it. Over the years I have a fairly decent collection and I know I can grab any one of them and hit what I want without thinking about it.
|
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 14, 2018
Location: Colorado
Posts: 413
|
I got my eye on several at auction that closes in about a week & hope to snag at least one of them-we’ll see
|
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 1,010
|
I want a P226 Sig as well. Haven't been able to find a used one. I did see a new "special edition" in a big box sporting goods store a few weeks ago but they wanted around $1,200 for it. I'm still thinking about it.
--Wag--
__________________
"Great genius will always encounter fierce opposition from mediocre minds." --Albert Einstein. |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 15, 2017
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,270
|
As of January 4th, I haven’t bought a gun all year either.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 16, 2012
Location: ME
Posts: 824
|
PX4 SC fits…
|
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: July 14, 2008
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 2,951
|
Here we go https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1081732867
__________________
We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 12, 2009
Location: Athens, Georgia
Posts: 2,605
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 6, 2014
Posts: 6,638
|
I spent my 2024 gun money buying ammo and targets..............
__________________
"I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 22, 2024
Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 116
|
Hey Red, dunno if this helps or not but I seem to recall seeing some flavor of the Beretta 92 in a compact size. I don't really know that much about Beretta 92s/M9s (and it's been years since I've shot one) but IIRC they are SA/DA and have a decocker as well.
Good luck finding your "Goldilocks" gun and hopefully this year you'll be able to add to you collection. |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 8, 2015
Posts: 372
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 13, 2018
Location: FL
Posts: 634
|
I've only bought one gun this year. It has been a slow 2025.
__________________
Selling a gun is like selling a child, without the relief over not having to pay for college The Bill of Rights was written largely to prevent rudeness. Infringement doesn't have to be catastrophic to be intolerable. |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Junior Member
Join Date: January 10, 2025
Location: Illinois, ugh
Posts: 2
|
Hmmm? Sounds like I have the lowest impulse control. Bought a Super Wrangler for plinking as it scratches my itch for a “cowboy gun”. I pick it up Wednesday because I bought late Saturday evening. Then at the range today I got “pushed” into buying a Canik MC9 that I was eyeballing, it was 10% off bringing it under $400. I pick that up with the Super Wrangler.
Sounds like I’ll be spending January at the range. |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 13, 2018
Location: FL
Posts: 634
|
I accidentally bought another .22 yesterday.
__________________
Selling a gun is like selling a child, without the relief over not having to pay for college The Bill of Rights was written largely to prevent rudeness. Infringement doesn't have to be catastrophic to be intolerable. |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 23, 2005
Location: US
Posts: 3,753
|
I was a good boy in 2024... I only bought 2 guns. I think 2025 will add 3... a Colt Official Police, a trapdoor Springfield, and... I'm open to the 3rd.
I could do more, but I have promised a Disney trip to my youngest. And I'm still paying off debt I was saddled with in the divorce (much or which I didn't even know about during the marriage until I ran a credit report... which played a not-insignificant role in leading to the divorce). I digress. I'm on the hunt for the Colt now, just waiting to find the right one at the right price.
__________________
Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946 |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 2, 2007
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 113
|
I made it to January 8.
|
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 13, 2018
Location: FL
Posts: 634
|
Way to celebrate Elvis's birthday. I hope you shot your TV with it.
__________________
Selling a gun is like selling a child, without the relief over not having to pay for college The Bill of Rights was written largely to prevent rudeness. Infringement doesn't have to be catastrophic to be intolerable. |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 9, 2018
Posts: 620
|
I have a 226 ELITE (.40 and .357 SIG barrel) and a RAMI 9mm (non decocker)
Bought the RAMI just because I'm a CZ fanboy, I'd rather have the decocker, but it's what I found. It was still cold from being delivered when I took ownership in the winter time. While I'm at it, I'd also rather have the .40 The RAMI is obviously smaller, buy that over the 226 only for the reason it is easier to conceal. It is a fine firearm, and I enjoy it at the range, though I've rarely carried it. Saying that, the 226 ELITE is a much nicer gun. |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Senior Member
Join Date: March 18, 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 476
|
HK P30sk?
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
|