jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
It's really hard to beat for the price honestly. And you never know, houses get broken into even in nice neighborhoods
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**Gun Enthusiast Thread**
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uberdot
Autocross Champion
I had someone dump a mag right on the corner in my overpriced neighborhood one evening. Pretty sure they all went up too 
Stuff happens anywhere, any time. And it’s hard to argue the economy is getting better, drug addiction is down and less are resorting to crime to make ends meet.
Stuff happens anywhere, any time. And it’s hard to argue the economy is getting better, drug addiction is down and less are resorting to crime to make ends meet.
uberdot
Autocross Champion
I used to just go the “buy n try” route then I ended up with too many guns I never use. Till I ended up with a CZ via trade in. I think most people have a gun make that fits better and works for them over others. Most manufacturers tend to try to keep ergonomics and manual of arms the same across models so I just go the tried and true route now.
My EDC is a CZ75 P01. Thousands of rounds and no issues except when training with dummy rounds. The P01 is an aluminum frame with hammer and decocker but they make polymers striker styles in the popular Glock sizes as well.
Many variants:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/CZ_75
The P10 (polymer) series go on sale for 350 and are great competition and EDC guns
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
Wonder if I can get one off AliBaba...
I know like 3 people with them, because like you said. It's very cheap to get into and works fine as a "My First Gun".
Half of it is just laziness. To get licensed to buy a gun in RI, you have to pass a 50 question test. Which from everyone I've talked to, it's just basic common sense questions. But it requires scheduling a test, going somewhere, etc...
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
Wild. IL just checks to see if you're a felon or not. My wife just got hers and it only took about 2 weeks. When I got mine ~20 years ago I waited about 5 months. Conceal carry is different, 16 hour class with written test as well as shooting proficiency at 5 yards, 7 yards and 10 yards.
Charlotte.:R
Autocross Champion
If you like the hellcat, that is a start.
The buy/try is fun, but not the most productive. What don't you like about your current carry gun that you want to upgrade? I've went through several over the years, but learned my most important considerations are weight and thickness. My G19 is a chore to carry, my 43x disappears and is easy to tote all day.
Not familiar with the R7, but one piece of advice....mainstream guns are easier and cheaper to get holsters/mags/sights etc for.
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
There's nothing wrong with it, my go to is the Taurus G2 and I actually like it. It's like any hobby, I just like guns and like shooting different kinds. I have 22 currently, 6 pistols but only have holsters for 3 of them. One is a Ruger .380 which is way too small for my hands and low magazine capacity. Other is a sign p229 that's too heavy for carry, then the Taurus g2 which I enjoy and think it shoots great.
Same reason I buy my dog a new toy every few weeks just to have something new
Charlotte.:R
Autocross Champion
There's nothing wrong with it, my go to is the Taurus G2 and I actually like it. It's like any hobby, I just like guns and like shooting different kinds. I have 22 currently, 6 pistols but only have holsters for 3 of them. One is a Ruger .380 which is way too small for my hands and low magazine capacity. Other is a sign p229 that's too heavy for carry, then the Taurus g2 which I enjoy and think it shoots great.
Same reason I buy my dog a new toy every few weeks just to have something new
I was like that for years. Variety is the spice of life. Now I feel like thinning the heard. I have guns -- looking at you S&W M29 -- that I don't ever think I'll shoot again and are just collecting dust. Feel like that could fund another hobby, but I don't know what that other hobby is
tmw2442
Autocross Newbie
same things goes for whatever "new" caliber hottest gets released every 2-3 years....Dude you "need" a 300AAC, (subsonic generally its a 45 acp, and super it's a 7.62x39, congrats....)
oh...that is so last year now I "need" a to sell my 308 for a 6.5 creed....etc, because it is better, you know when I need to "reach..." past 500+ yards....
.Get things because they are cool or useful to you, not because it's the new gun hipster trend. If your 50 lbs plus overweight, and decked out...you'll be the first to expire anyway, and I will have plenty of your equipment so snag....lol. while you ride you bmw 1250GS to protect your local starbux coffee shop from rioters...
IMO...9mm, 45 acp, 5.56, 7.62x39 and 308 have been hunting and protecting for 50+ years and will continue to be readily available. Continue to do so for another 100, probably to the heat death of the universe or zompig a pork a lipse, ...but you do you....so to speak.
A $300 gun, 300 in ammo, and a 300 training day....beats a $1000 boutique glock-i-zine, every time. But...if you absolutely need to gun hipster into something, some type of 5.7 pistol makes the most "sense", if you can get the good ammo for it.
This thread needs more gun porn....post away...
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
Yeah I have a few that I'll never shoot. My dad has given me a few old ww2 guns that he convinced will be worth something someday. I doubt it because they are rare at all and in just ok condition. Sigh, they'll sit in the gun case forever. Dont think I'd ever sell them anyways, I'll be glad to have them for memories later on when he's gone.I was like that for years. Variety is the spice of life. Now I feel like thinning the heard. I have guns -- looking at you S&W M29 -- that I don't ever think I'll shoot again and are just collecting dust. Feel like that could fund another hobby, but I don't know what that other hobby is
100% the weird new caliber trends are annoyingsame things goes for whatever "new" caliber hottest gets released every 2-3 years....Dude you "need" a 300AAC, (subsonic generally its a 45 acp, and super it's a 7.62x39, congrats....)
oh...that is so last year now I "need" a to sell my 308 for a 6.5 creed....etc, because it is better, you know when I need to "reach..." past 500+ yards....
Get things because they are cool or useful to you, not because it's the new gun hipster trend. If your 50 lbs plus overweight, and decked out...you'll be the first to expire anyway, and I will have plenty of your equipment so snag....lol. while you ride you bmw 1250GS to protect your local starbux coffee shop from rioters...
IMO...9mm, 45 acp, 5.56, 7.62x39 and 308 have been hunting and protecting for 50+ years and will continue to be readily available. Continue to do so for another 100, probably to the heat death of the universe or zompig a pork a lipse, ...but you do you....so to speak.
A $300 gun, 300 in ammo, and a 300 training day....beats a $1000 boutique glock-i-zine, every time. But...if you absolutely need to gun hipster into something, some type of 5.7 pistol makes the most "sense", if you can get the good ammo for it.
This thread needs more gun porn....post away...
uberdot
Autocross Champion
Well said. And I’m beginning to find even .45 acp cumbersome. But if you gotta die on your feet, a 1911 in your hand is the symbolic FU way to go when everything else is spent
toothofwar
Autocross Champion
I've got a couple k98s. Grandpa tactically acquired one in ww2. Finding good mauser ammo is getting hard.
Also, the reason people should exercise their 2nd amendment right should never go into question. Shouldn't matter if you have an mp7, 5.7, or a .277. Go out, have fun, be responsible, and live free.
#allcalibersmatter
Also, the reason people should exercise their 2nd amendment right should never go into question. Shouldn't matter if you have an mp7, 5.7, or a .277. Go out, have fun, be responsible, and live free.
#allcalibersmatter
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
Ha if you're ever coming through Chicago I have a few hundred rounds of 7mm and 8mm Mauser I'm never going to use