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i love gold nyc | 10-30-2008 10:23 PM
help with 1st gun purchase Hi all, Although I have used guns in the past, and understand how to operate/use them, this was mostly at my friends estate for target practice. I am looking to purchase something for myself and I am looking for help. Can anyone give some recommendations for a shotgun and a rifle? Should I get a semi-auto shotgun? What about a rifle? These will primarily be used for protection @ home and target practice at a range. thanks.

SilverCity | 10-30-2008 10:30 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase You will get a lot of repetitive answers...check previous threads.

StackerKen | 10-30-2008 10:35 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Yeah. Yeah... Get the semi auto shot gun! Those are cool! :ok:

SilverSalmon | 10-30-2008 10:38 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Shotgun = Benelli Super Nova or Benelli Semi Auto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7iIQO2YfEU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7iIQO2YfEU
You'll here Mossberg 590 and Remington 870, but do look at the Benelli or a Saiga 12 gauge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTCURi-NlD4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTCURi-NlD4
For Rifles: Springfield M1A, caliber .308 Take everything I say with a grain of salt, I'm a newbie. But I've done my research and homework for over a year, and own plenty of firearms now. There are people here with much more experience with firearms. DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK!!!!!!!! Buy this book: http://www.javelinpress.com/bostons_gun_bible.html GUY CAN'T WRITE WORTH A DAMN, BUT THE INFO IN INVALUABLE!

tanner12oz | 10-30-2008 10:39 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase if your in nyc i dont think your allowed to have so much as a pointed stick right?

EE_ | 10-30-2008 10:47 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Shotgun, get an HK Benelli M1 Super 90...very light, fast and 8 shot in semi auto. Rifle, get a Ruger Mini 14 in .223, very new gun owner friendly, easy to clean, compact and easy to handle. 20rd magazines (not a tack driver but plenty accurate) You'll love them both!

Twisted Avatar | 10-30-2008 10:53 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Quote:
Originally Posted by tanner12oz (Post 1388411) if your in nyc i dont think your allowed to have so much as a pointed stick right?
I was about to say the same thing......... You cant even get pistol ammo mailed to you in the five burroughs. The restrictions they place on you are unprecendented. I think you have to pay almost 400 bucks a year to keep them registered and they will snacth them( come to your house) if you for get to pay. Nasty place to try and get armmed. If you got your stuff Get yourself a glock (toyota of handguns) 870 should do just fine. T

StrawMan=Corporation | 10-30-2008 11:01 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase If your looking for a rifle a AR15 is an excellent platform to start on. It also depends on the laws in your state. Find a gun website that is structured to your state and its laws if your not familiar with them first. I have 5 of these very happy with them. As far as a handgun I would suggest a Sig Sauer P229 40SW if you can afford it that is. http://goldismoney.info/forums/attac...1&d=1225304828

i love gold nyc | 10-30-2008 11:16 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Quote:
Originally Posted by tanner12oz (Post 1388411) if your in nyc i dont think your allowed to have so much as a pointed stick right?
I just filed for a permit. it is crazy strict here, but you can still get at least a shotgun. Pistol is near impossible - you have to prove that you either need it for your job, or prove that you move around lots of cash (or similar) daily.

i love gold nyc | 10-30-2008 11:21 PM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Quote:
Originally Posted by EE_ (Post 1388420) Shotgun, get an HK Benelli M1 Super 90...very light, fast and 8 shot in semi auto. Rifle, get a Ruger Mini 14 in .223, very new gun owner friendly, easy to clean, compact and easy to handle. 20rd magazines (not a tack driver but plenty accurate) You'll love them both!
Thanks guys! I was actually just looking at benelli - looks like they are quality products. A retired cop actually recommended their shotguns to me earlier today, but said it might be illegal here in nyc to get the cool semi-auto model that swat/armed forces use. I would love a pistol, but everyone tells me to not even bother in nyc.

mnfarmer | 10-31-2008 08:44 AM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverCity (Post 1388399) You will get a lot of repetitive answers...check previous threads.
Here is a thread I started a while ago... it was very helpful! http://goldismoney.info/forums/showthread.php?t=304360 Good luck!

Twisted Avatar | 10-31-2008 09:59 AM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase Quote:
Originally Posted by i love gold nyc (Post 1388467) Thanks guys! I was actually just looking at benelli - looks like they are quality products. A retired cop actually recommended their shotguns to me earlier today, but said it might be illegal here in nyc to get the cool semi-auto model that swat/armed forces use. I would love a pistol, but everyone tells me to not even bother in nyc.
I have no personal experince with them but These guys may be able to help. The definaltey can answer your questions. You must have two NYC Licenses, one for a handgun(s) and one for rifles/shotguns. The filing fee for a 3 year Premise License (Handguns) is a one time fee of $94.25 for your fingerprinting and $340.00 for the license which is renewable every 3 years for $340.00. The filing fee for a 3 year Rifle/Shotgun License is a one time fee of $94.25 for your fingerprinting and $190.00 for the license which is renewable every 3 years for $190.00. These fee's are paid by you to the NYCPD when you summit your applications. Our fee which includes preparation of your applications, typing, photos, notary service, club membership with unlimited access to 4 ranges, unlimited instructions at any time, discounts at Guns & Ammo Gun Shop, no meetings, no work details, just come and enjoy yourself. All this for $699.00 for the first year with a $91.00 per year membership fee after your first year. Or you can take advantage of our Life Time Membership Plan for only $999.00, no fee's ever regardless of any price increases or range fee's. Im available 7 days a week for appointments, we accept all major credit cards, personal checks, Money Orders. If you wish to make an appointment or have any questions, I can be reached at (631) 827-6109 any day of the week.

morganchaser | 10-31-2008 11:10 AM
Re: help with 1st gun purchase I recommend researching ammunition, find one you like the price/performance of that is well suited to your needs, then find a gun that you like that fires it. I bought my first gun based on the reputation of 7.62x25 for poking holes in kevlar for example. I bought my second gun because you don't have a gun collection until you have an AK. I like surplus slavshit because the price is right and the value is high. Ammo is cheap, guns are cheap, guns are reliable, did I mention the guns are cheap? I have no regrets on my first gun so I'm gonna recommend it to you: CZ-52. Buy a 9mm barrel, a new slide assembly, and some extra magazines, and you can change calibers as fast as a magazine change. PM me for a source for 9mm barrels.

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