OT: What type of handgun do you own?
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LOVE the SP101.....my next revolver, for sure, provided the wife doesn't discover the gun fund.
Good choice!
I've had the fever to buy a GP100 as well, but maybe the urge will pass.
Let your wife shoot the SP101...but, then you'll have to buy another.
I've had the fever to buy a GP100 as well, but maybe the urge will pass.
Let your wife shoot the SP101...but, then you'll have to buy another.
Sig P220
S&W 629 Classic (6.5")
S&W 686 (2.5")
Browning Buckmark
Glock 23 Gen 4
Glock 26
Kimber Tactical Pro II
Wish List: Night Hawk Custom 45 and/or 10mm
S&W 629 Classic (6.5")
S&W 686 (2.5")
Browning Buckmark
Glock 23 Gen 4
Glock 26
Kimber Tactical Pro II
Wish List: Night Hawk Custom 45 and/or 10mm
I have a '59 Baby Browning .25 I carry. Crazy to imagine a .45 cal in about the same size gun.
Not a pistol, but I have a custom Remington 870 tactical shotgun I use for everything else.
Glock 17-great range gun/self defense/truck gun
Glock 21- night stand gun and my favorite pistol
Glock 36- everyday concealed carry, small light package for a 45 ACP
Glock 31- fun pistol for long range steel plinking. Tough on steel silhouette targets at 100 yards.
S&W Bodyguard 380- pocket carry and back up carry
CZ-75B- best shooting pistol I own.
Kimber TLE/RL II- nice for a 1911, but I don't shoot it much.
Kimber Custom Carry II- not a huge fan of it. It's too large and heavy to carry all day.
EAA Witness Compact- wife's pistol
Browning BuckMark 22- fun range pistol
If I were you I would get a Glock 17. You can use the G17 mags in your G19, plus you can use the same holsters and it has the same grip angle and manual of arms.
Glock 21- night stand gun and my favorite pistol
Glock 36- everyday concealed carry, small light package for a 45 ACP
Glock 31- fun pistol for long range steel plinking. Tough on steel silhouette targets at 100 yards.
S&W Bodyguard 380- pocket carry and back up carry
CZ-75B- best shooting pistol I own.
Kimber TLE/RL II- nice for a 1911, but I don't shoot it much.
Kimber Custom Carry II- not a huge fan of it. It's too large and heavy to carry all day.
EAA Witness Compact- wife's pistol
Browning BuckMark 22- fun range pistol
If I were you I would get a Glock 17. You can use the G17 mags in your G19, plus you can use the same holsters and it has the same grip angle and manual of arms.
Never shot the GP100, but I've heard good things. My wife jumps six feet in the air when the dog farts. Don't think I'll ever make a shooter out of her but her hearing is excellent and there's a baseball bat behind the door.
S&W .38 special revolver. It was my grandfather's pistol when he was sheriff. It is an awesome gun.
Btw, just bought one of these from cabelas and am real happy with it. Didn't want my pistol loaded in my room where my kid could get it as he grows older. Plus a pistol is the first damn thing a burglar will take if you aren't home and have no alarm. It has holes so you can screw it in place (wall, floor, shelves, etc.). I may get another one that is a bit smaller for the truck when I get another smaller gun.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...-gun-safes/_/N-1100213&WTz_l=SEO;cat104369580
Btw, just bought one of these from cabelas and am real happy with it. Didn't want my pistol loaded in my room where my kid could get it as he grows older. Plus a pistol is the first damn thing a burglar will take if you aren't home and have no alarm. It has holes so you can screw it in place (wall, floor, shelves, etc.). I may get another one that is a bit smaller for the truck when I get another smaller gun.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...-gun-safes/_/N-1100213&WTz_l=SEO;cat104369580
yes, and I am ashamed.
it's guts are spotless clean... those are oily fingerprints from handlin'.
it's guts are spotless clean... those are oily fingerprints from handlin'.
-Springfield XD-9mm compact 4in
-Just bought an STI Spartan V 1911 .45acp>>>Very pleased so far. Excellent shooter.
-Just sold a S&W 642 .38sp.
I've got the polymer pistol and it's fun to shoot 16+1 rounds and plink with... but owning a model 1911 for less than 3 weeks has me a believer. I will be getting another very soon... I'll probably go for an officers or commander size frame.
-Just bought an STI Spartan V 1911 .45acp>>>Very pleased so far. Excellent shooter.
-Just sold a S&W 642 .38sp.
I've got the polymer pistol and it's fun to shoot 16+1 rounds and plink with... but owning a model 1911 for less than 3 weeks has me a believer. I will be getting another very soon... I'll probably go for an officers or commander size frame.
Sig P2022 and Glock 17 9mms, 1950's model Browning .380 looks like a Walther PPK and some old, off brand, 10 shot .22 revolver. Actually, I guess I own 2 more since they're still in my name. I bought a Sig P229 9mm and a Kel-Tek .32 and gave them to my dad.
I dont shoot mine much and don't know a ton about them, but I have a Ruger P97 DC 45 cal. I am suprised I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but I am pretty pumped to see the Military is going to issue the new Colt 45 after the Military did not renew it's contract with Beretta on the 9MM sidearm. I saw some images on line and it looked pretty damn nice. I'm not saying its Glock, Kimber or HK nice. Thoughts from the gun guys?
I thought about that too but, in the last six years I have bought 3 rifles and 5 pistols, I purchase a hunting license every year, there are pictures of me shooting a civil war cannon in a confederate (and union) uniform already on the interwebs and I work for a defense contractor. If there's a watch list, I'm probably already on it so what the hell......
It's really a fantastic weapon and gorgeous too. Some people don't like bi-tone, but I'm a fan. Plus, Springfield took the effort to make shooting such a high caliber in such a small piece balance perfectly. I have full sized models that are less accurate.
I own and recommend all of the following
SEMI AUTOS
Sig p290 9mm (carry gun)
Sig p250 compact 45acp (nightstand gun)
CZ Rami 9mm
CZ 83 380acp
Beretta 84fs 380acp
Beretta bobcat 22lr
S&W 5906 9mm
Remingtin R1 1911 45acp
Colt Govt model 1911 22lr
Taurus TCP 380acp (pocket carry gun)
MPA protector 380acp (pocket carry gun)
Makarov 380acp (best value gun)
Libia 25acp (Spanish copy of Colt vest pocket
Ruger MK III 22lr
REVOLVERS
Ruger LCR 22lr
Ruger "old model" Vaquero 45 colt
Ruger Redhawk 45 colt (5.5" not many made, my "grail" gun)
Ruger SP101 snub nose 357 mag (carry gun)
Ruger Security Six357 mag
H&R 949 22lr
Next up: Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag; S&W 617 22lr; Magnum Research Mico Baby Eagle 380 acp;
SEMI AUTOS
Sig p290 9mm (carry gun)
Sig p250 compact 45acp (nightstand gun)
CZ Rami 9mm
CZ 83 380acp
Beretta 84fs 380acp
Beretta bobcat 22lr
S&W 5906 9mm
Remingtin R1 1911 45acp
Colt Govt model 1911 22lr
Taurus TCP 380acp (pocket carry gun)
MPA protector 380acp (pocket carry gun)
Makarov 380acp (best value gun)
Libia 25acp (Spanish copy of Colt vest pocket
Ruger MK III 22lr
REVOLVERS
Ruger LCR 22lr
Ruger "old model" Vaquero 45 colt
Ruger Redhawk 45 colt (5.5" not many made, my "grail" gun)
Ruger SP101 snub nose 357 mag (carry gun)
Ruger Security Six357 mag
H&R 949 22lr
Next up: Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag; S&W 617 22lr; Magnum Research Mico Baby Eagle 380 acp;
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So buy some .38 special "cowboy action" loads and shoot them out of it. I bought a GP-100 this summer and it is currently my favorite gun to shoot. I am reloading for it and can shoot anything from extremely light .38 special lead handloads that sound and feel like a .22 long rifle, all the way up to hot hot .357 magnums through it. But there's no need to blow out your eardrums every time, any .357 magnum revolver can shoot regular old .38 specials too. Softer recoil, quieter, and less expensive to practice with.
Have fun with that GP100, it is a great gun and will last forever.
Ruger GP100 .357 Mag, blued/wood grips, 4" bbl
Ruger SR9 9mm, stainless
CZ-82 in 9mm Makarov
S&W Model 66 .357 Mag, 4" bbl
S&W Model 60 .38 Special, 2" bbl
Kel Tec p3at .380 auto
Ruger Mark III .22 Cal 4" tapered barrel
Ruger 22/45 .22 cal 6" bull barrel
Love them all. Next I want a 1911, and/or a single action revolver with a 6-8" barrel for distance shooting/hunting.
Ruger SR9 9mm, stainless
CZ-82 in 9mm Makarov
S&W Model 66 .357 Mag, 4" bbl
S&W Model 60 .38 Special, 2" bbl
Kel Tec p3at .380 auto
Ruger Mark III .22 Cal 4" tapered barrel
Ruger 22/45 .22 cal 6" bull barrel
Love them all. Next I want a 1911, and/or a single action revolver with a 6-8" barrel for distance shooting/hunting.
Stay away from those PMR-30s. Kel-Tec does a great job of innovating and designing. They do a terrible job of executing and producing quality stuff. I sell guns for a living. We have sold 5 PMR-30s and 3 of them have come back to be repaired. It was a novel idea, but it's just not a great pistol.
Pair of Glock 17's
Walther PPK .380 & P-22
Taurus Judge
S & W 659
Colt 1911
Colt .38 Police Special
Wish list Colt 380 Mustang & Keltec PMR-30
Walther PPK .380 & P-22
Taurus Judge
S & W 659
Colt 1911
Colt .38 Police Special
Wish list Colt 380 Mustang & Keltec PMR-30
Me? I don't have any. Don't have a reason to. In case that sounds anti-gun, it's not ... I rated Expert with the pistol in the Navy. I cleaned a few M1's when in ROTC at MSU though, and it's been a long time, but I think we just used a light oil. It didn't have a firing pin so couldn't be fired.
Just giving you a hard time
Figgered it was pristine on the inside. Not sure I'd publish a photo of my fingerprints on this board though ... one never knows what might happen.
Figgered it was pristine on the inside. Not sure I'd publish a photo of my fingerprints on this board though ... one never knows what might happen.
Glock .40 cal model 22 and S&W Feather weight hammerless .38 (Concealed carry)
Loris .380 for my throw away.
Loris .380 for my throw away.
who said those were "my" fingerprints?
I may be saving that that pistol and prints for a "rainy day"....
I may be saving that that pistol and prints for a "rainy day"....
Get the Glock 27, it's the compact model. You got the standard FBI issue with the 23 model.
I have the Glock 23 and 27.
I also have a Ruger KP95
I have the Glock 23 and 27.
I also have a Ruger KP95
If you like to target shoot, you should think about getting a 1911 model .45 cal
Its a classic gun that is accurate and really fun to shoot. However, becasue its single action only, it may not be a good nightstand or car gun (some people don't like the hammer cocked back, which you need to do w/ this one or you have to rack the slide when needed). I have a Springfield Mil-Spec which i will be selling because i bought a Sig Nitron 1911 that is really nice (great deals from one seller on gunbroker.com where i got mine w/ extra mags for about $700). Don't skimp on a 1911; springfield, colt, sig, or kimber or better and buy new. If you like revolvers (and who doesn't?), i would think about Smith and Wesson used 19 (blued) or 66 (stainless steel) that shoot .38 really easy and .357 just fine. The 586 or 686 is the **** from Smith in those calibers. Smith has the best single action trigger on the planet and their double action is sweet too. That's why i sold my Ruger GP100 which was a tank but a clunky trigger imo. Be careful about buying any new Smith's because of the trigger lock problems (the Hillary hole) and some quality control problems recently. They are definitely a gun to buy used.
Stuff i've owned and opinions:
Bersa Thunder 380: lots of jams; maybe limp wristing; C-
Glock 17: easy to clean, easy to shoot, great gun: A+
Springfiled Mil Spec 1911: great gun but i hate the sights which are really hard to change w/ staked front sight: B
Smith & Wesson 36 Chief's special from the '70's: the gun you see on old Hawaii 50 and Perry Mason shows; perfect for its goals; sold it like an idiot; A+.
Smith 66: great .357 just be careful shooting hot loads of .357; A because its not built to handle new .357 loads w/ high pressure;
Smith centennial 642: A perfect car or ccw gun but not fun to range shoot; A-
Browning Hi Power from 1972: get the '67 or earlier ring hammer if you can; beautiful design by the world's greatest gun engineer; extremely accurate; another single action only; A+
Its a classic gun that is accurate and really fun to shoot. However, becasue its single action only, it may not be a good nightstand or car gun (some people don't like the hammer cocked back, which you need to do w/ this one or you have to rack the slide when needed). I have a Springfield Mil-Spec which i will be selling because i bought a Sig Nitron 1911 that is really nice (great deals from one seller on gunbroker.com where i got mine w/ extra mags for about $700). Don't skimp on a 1911; springfield, colt, sig, or kimber or better and buy new. If you like revolvers (and who doesn't?), i would think about Smith and Wesson used 19 (blued) or 66 (stainless steel) that shoot .38 really easy and .357 just fine. The 586 or 686 is the **** from Smith in those calibers. Smith has the best single action trigger on the planet and their double action is sweet too. That's why i sold my Ruger GP100 which was a tank but a clunky trigger imo. Be careful about buying any new Smith's because of the trigger lock problems (the Hillary hole) and some quality control problems recently. They are definitely a gun to buy used.
Stuff i've owned and opinions:
Bersa Thunder 380: lots of jams; maybe limp wristing; C-
Glock 17: easy to clean, easy to shoot, great gun: A+
Springfiled Mil Spec 1911: great gun but i hate the sights which are really hard to change w/ staked front sight: B
Smith & Wesson 36 Chief's special from the '70's: the gun you see on old Hawaii 50 and Perry Mason shows; perfect for its goals; sold it like an idiot; A+.
Smith 66: great .357 just be careful shooting hot loads of .357; A because its not built to handle new .357 loads w/ high pressure;
Smith centennial 642: A perfect car or ccw gun but not fun to range shoot; A-
Browning Hi Power from 1972: get the '67 or earlier ring hammer if you can; beautiful design by the world's greatest gun engineer; extremely accurate; another single action only; A+
Likewise the IO, Inc .380 that got rave reviews in the American Rifleman a couple of months ago. I bought one on that recommendation and had to run through 200 rounds of different ammo to make it feed properly, then it refused to extract fired brass. It is back to the manufacturer for repairs as we speak.
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