Firearms Section

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

It is so retarded that I can get AK-47 for like $600 but I can't buy a handgun.. WTF!!!!

Who came up with this?

I got to 4/7/2012 till I'm able to buy my handguns.. so I might as well treat myself to a Mossberg.. smh

I agree. 187 days left for me. Good idea on the Mossberg though.... I've had one since I was 18... tough to beat one.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by helmincamaro

I agree. 187 days left for me. Good idea on the Mossberg though.... I've had one since I was 18... tough to beat one.

Yeah.. I'm really liking the Mossberg 590 Mariner

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Yeah.. I'm really liking the Mossberg 590 Mariner

good choice. 500A VR 12 gauge here. Never had an issue with it in probably 5K rounds. I now wish I had gone with the 590. 5+1 is good, but the 590 comes up to 9.... the more the merrier right?

[Stovall-SS]

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[Scrappy Doo]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

So I narrowed my search down to two handguns that I would like to purchase:

A Springfield XDM 40. cal


Glock17 with a Chrome finish Slide (not polish)

To quote Tommy Lee Jones in US Marshalls: Get yourself a real gun and lose the chrome plated sissy pistol.

LOL.

They are both nice guns, but I prefer my Glocks all the way.

[Stoned Hemi 6]

I have the Springfield XD .45. It's a great gun with great accuracy. I keep it on me when I'm out cruising in the Challenger.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

To quote Tommy Lee Jones in US Marshalls: Get yourself a real gun and lose the chrome plated sissy pistol.

LOL.

They are both nice guns, but I prefer my Glocks all the way.

I'm a sucker for chrome slides

[syr74]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

When we go target shooting with handguns we shoot at no less then 7 yards and that's only if it is a new gun we are breaking in or we took someone that has never shot before. Most of the time we shoot at 25 yards with handguns.

I think 25 yards is pushing the limits of reality just a bit with a handgun. Most IPSC drills take place between 7 yards and 20 yards with good reason. That said, I think the biggest problem we have in target shooting is that most folks are shooting at static targets from a static position. It's good to at least get the shooter moving in some of these scenarios, too bad IPSC has ventured so far into the realm of fantasy guns.

[lee]

went and got my first gun this weekend , went with a glock 22, .40 cal, took it out to the range and went through 100 rounds and then took it with me hog hunting and and shot a hog with it after the AR didnt kill it, pretty cool gun i just dont like how it doesnt have a safetly really besides that extra trigger safety

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by syr74

I think 25 yards is pushing the limits of reality just a bit with a handgun. Most IPSC drills take place between 7 yards and 20 yards with good reason. That said, I think the biggest problem we have in target shooting is that most folks are shooting at static targets from a static position. It's good to at least get the shooter moving in some of these scenarios, too bad IPSC has ventured so far into the realm of fantasy guns.

Realistically, yes I agree. The only time most private citizens will ever fire a handgun is within 7-10 yards. In NC if you fire anything beyond 7 yards you can no longer plea self defense as you have the option if running.

Both of my parents work for the Sheriffs department and qualifying for law enforcement in NC takes place at 25 yards which is why we shoot there.

[Camaro_Corvette]

My wife just bought a shotgun fellas... Should I be worried!??!?!?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

In NC if you fire anything beyond 7 yards you can no longer plea self defense as you have the option if running.

I hope that is not accurate.

(Not directed towards you, but to the absurdity of some of the laws in this country.)

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I hope that is not accurate.

(Not directed towards you, but to the absurdity of some of the laws in this country.)

Sadly enough it is.

It's about as bad as NC's castle law. You can shoot a burglar if they are unarmed BUT they have to be outside the house and you can not have seen them yet. Once they enter the house you can not shoot them unless the person actually tries to attack you or a family member.

[mrray13]

Originally Posted by CaniacFan

HI everybody. Hope your having a good Labor Day Weekend - No work tomorrow.. Yea...

I'm buying a S&W M&P9 for an anniversary gift for my husband (he's not into cars). We shot the H&K P30 and USP but they were both close to and/or more than $1000 each.. Plus Smith & Wesson is offering $50 rebate or two free magazines (it already comes with two) - so I'll take the money. Cheapest price locally is around $525 (b4 discount).

Thankx for listening. Lori

Good choice! Although I'd grab the extra mags, you can never have too many, I think you'll be plenty happy with the M&P!

Originally Posted by syr74

I think 25 yards is pushing the limits of reality just a bit with a handgun. Most IPSC drills take place between 7 yards and 20 yards with good reason. That said, I think the biggest problem we have in target shooting is that most folks are shooting at static targets from a static position. It's good to at least get the shooter moving in some of these scenarios, too bad IPSC has ventured so far into the realm of fantasy guns.

We qualify with a bit at 25yds, everything else is under, all the way to 3yds. Most shootings happen under 25yds, I think it is 7yds, that is why training happens in that range. For just target shooting, and some of the new handguns available. 150-200yds isn't out of the question at all. For self defense, 25yds is stretching it.

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

My wife just bought a shotgun fellas... Should I be worried!??!?!?

Did you take out a new life insurance policy??