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Hank Camacho

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Just get a glock and, most importantly, learn how to use it, imo.

Fanboying out about it is silly. They all work so who gives a damn.
 

warrior-cat

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I think it’s safe to say we’re prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse
Work with a man who believes that this will actually happen, He watches YouTube videos that help prepare for it. He is also highly intelligent which just baffles the mind that he could believe this.
 

Crushgroove

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Whenever US SOCOM is basically telling all their guys to quit fetishing pistols and just stick with the Glock 19, I'd say that's pretty persuasive.
What is the old saying? Even when the SEALS were still carrying Sig P226's...

When a Seal puts 2 in your chest and 1 in your forehead, he's not complaining about the deficiencies of the 9mm round.
 

Crushgroove

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Just get a glock and, most importantly, learn how to use it, imo.

Fanboying out about it is silly. They all work so who gives a damn.
The only issue most sensible folks seem to have is the retarded grip angle. I think Glocks are great. But I can't shoot one straight for $1MM.

I can't fire a Ruger LC9, either. Small frame puts the edge of the grip right into a nerve, deep in my palm. Every time I fire, damn near drop that tiny pistol.

Handguns are very personal, hard-to-fit items, in my experience. Finding one that suits your needs and fits you well is a real treat.
 

Hank Camacho

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I actually like the glock grip angle since it is so low over my hand but I completely agree that the deciding factor for a pistol should be how the individual can shoot it rather than a bunch of fanboy nonsense or stupidity about caliber choice.

9mm is the best choice even if it isn't the best choice because of ubiquity.
 

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I thought I knew internet till I found Glock internet. Holy cow.

I haven't found anything I can shoot like a Glock. m&p was junk to me. Those hk vp9 and Walter ppq's are very nice feeling, but didn't translate to the target. Sig p320 was the closest thing to a Glock that I've shot so far.
 

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Work with a man who believes that this will actually happen, He watches YouTube videos that help prepare for it. He is also highly intelligent which just baffles the mind that he could believe this.
Oh wow lol

Fwiw...since there has been discussion about it, one of my side arms is a Glock 17C.
 
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4, but my favorite is what's now an antique S&W .38 I inherited from my dad when he passed in '86 so I guess I kind of have an emotional connection to it. It is a beautiful piece of black steel with great craftsmanship. It was probably made in the 1920's. It's the one I keep in my nightstand because you know revolver's don't jam.
 

jwheat

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Five pistols
AK47
Mossberg 500

Recently sold my AR but will be buying myself another for Christmas if they're still legal
 

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This was just on the local news, per google: "gun control" is a popular search in every state but KY where "gun store" searches are up significantly.
 

AustinTXCat

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Completely agree. For me, it's the CZ 75 series.
Check it out. I still kick myself in the *** over this which I'm about to tell you. Back in 1986, I nearly purchased TWO, NEW CZ 75 9mms with consecutive serial numbers from the Giessen Rod and Gun Club while stationed in Germany during my first 6-year stint over there for $275 each.

Still shaking my GD head over that self-induced shortsightedness.
 

Crushgroove

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Check it out. I still kick myself in the *** over this which I'm about to tell you. Back in 1986, I nearly purchased TWO, NEW CZ 75 9mms with consecutive serial numbers from the Giessen Rod and Gun Club while stationed in Germany during my first 6-year stint over there for $275 each.

Still shaking my GD head over that self-induced shortsightedness.
Man, that sucks. Those things would be worth a small mint now.
 

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This was just on the local news, per google: "gun control" is a popular search in every state but KY where "gun store" searches are up significantly.

There is only one gun store in Kentucky...Its Buds (well more than one but lets not split hairs)
 

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Completely agree. For me, it's the CZ 75 series.

Similar situation here. Glocks and my hands don't like one another, but the CZ style pistols are a perfect match. I picked up a SAR B6P compact at Buds for "run around on the farm" gun, and it has been an excellent weapon.

It's a very well made Turkish clone of the CZ75 compact with a polymer frame and 13 round capacity, so its light and easy to carry. I've put at least 1000 rounds through it already of multiple bullet weights, with 0 failures to feed or other issues. Accurate out of the box, and under $300 (I paid $269 for mine), so it is perfect for a general purpose car/farm gun.

I will also admit to being somewhat of a 1911 fanboy, but only because one of those was my first firearm, and not because of all the "better platform" debate. Rock solid, and also rock heavy, so those are range guns for me for the most part because I like keeping my pants around my waist when I'm out and about without needing a dedicated gun belt.
 

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Akcthually...Whittaker's is the largest and best gun store in the state. Hands down.

Dang, they got an outdoor stage and Joe Diffie plus some hot lady...




Bud's does not have that. But I guess they captured the e-market like none other, which is probably good and bad in some ways.

Whittaker's seems dope.
 

Crushgroove

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Dang, they got an outdoor stage and Joe Diffie plus some hot lady...




Bud's does not have that. But I guess they captured the e-market like none other, which is probably good and bad in some ways.

Whittaker's seems dope.
Oh, I was just yanking chain. Whittaker's advertises (or used to) being the biggest and best gun store in KY. I've never even stepped foot in Bud's. Last time I was at Whittaker's (Father's Day 2016), they were building a brand-new facility. Hope they included some parking space.

Yes, Buds has the internet game on lock and has for a long time.
 

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I collect pocket knives. Whittaker's is one of the only sho-nuff Benchmade distributors in the entire tri-state area and I don't know where to get them cheaper.

You can get a standard 940 all day long for under $150. I don't know how they do it.

I have a 907 I bought there in 2007 for $85. Crazy prices on Benchmade and Spyderco.
 

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I own a dozen or so. Mixture of revolvers and semi-auto pistols, an AR-15, shotguns, etc.

When my dad passed last year, I got the majority of his collection which bumped the number up quite a bit.
 

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I actually like the glock grip angle since it is so low over my hand but I completely agree that the deciding factor for a pistol should be how the individual can shoot it rather than a bunch of fanboy nonsense or stupidity about caliber choice.

9mm is the best choice even if it isn't the best choice because of ubiquity.

It depends on what you're talking about.

One gun? Strictly for defense? You need to look for reliability. There are guns I technically shoot a little better than Glock in competition, but Glock is what I carry.

As far as Caliber it matters greatly. A .22 will kill you tomorrow, it's crap for defense. Anything below a .380 is a mouse gun. 9mm is great for magazines and price point, but nothing will put you to sleep faster than a .40 at close range.

The caliber disagreement is stupid, I agree, but not because there's a debate about it, but because people assume way too much on both sides. All powerful hand pistol calibers have a certain purpose and people pick them based on several factors.
 

morgousky

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Bud's prices on guns are hard to beat.

Must say I've never been to Whittakers..

There's a few dealers on Gunbroker.com who offer 9 months layaway on orders over 750. They can be a little high, but they can get almost anything.
 

Hank Camacho

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It depends on what you're talking about.

One gun? Strictly for defense? You need to look for reliability. There are guns I technically shoot a little better than Glock in competition, but Glock is what I carry.

As far as Caliber it matters greatly. A .22 will kill you tomorrow, it's crap for defense. Anything below a .380 is a mouse gun. 9mm is great for magazines and price point, but nothing will put you to sleep faster than a .40 at close range.

The caliber disagreement is stupid, I agree, but not because there's a debate about it, but because people assume way too much on both sides. All powerful hand pistol calibers have a certain purpose and people pick them based on several factors.

Derp.
 

warrior-cat

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Number of guns going up soon. Ammo is too, have enough to hold off a gang of leftist thugs right now but getting more. Have probably over a thousand rounds when all tallied.
 

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I have the Gen4 Glock 26 and recently bought the gen5 Glock 19. Love the new trigger, but I honestly like the rest of the gen4 better, so when my buddy offered me more than I paid for the gen5, I sold it. Only kept it a month.
 

Bill@ModernThirst

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I have 9 or 10.

I Agree with the Marlin 336 love here. There's something about a lever action 30/30 that's just...fun. Also love my AR, but that's really just for plinking.