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TomD | 07-20-2009 11:06 AM
Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" This type of thread is nonsense, like asking what is the best car for your purposes without any more information. The answer to the car depends on a bunch of variables, how many people, how much gear will you haul, how far, how often, driving style, money to spend, how fast do you drive, traffic congestion in your area, projected fuel costs etc, etc, etc--- When you ask what kind of gun, please include some practical info.

blueice | 07-20-2009 11:42 AM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Good point, Tom....I am hoping to purchase one or two in the fall. It is the third year wanted to, but the budget would not allow the expense...:rant: Even better yet, is to go to a hand gun site.....

Heimdhal | 07-20-2009 11:49 AM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Ok, I wont ask what pistol to buy. But, in your opinon, which caliber should I get? :4_1_72::4_1_72:

meatman | 07-20-2009 12:20 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by Heimdhal (Post 1826432) Ok, I wont ask what pistol to buy. But, in your opinon, which caliber should I get? :4_1_72::4_1_72:
I would say something between .22 ------ 50AE that should narrow it down for you.

wallew | 07-20-2009 12:39 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" The one that YOU LIKE. The one that FIT'S YOUR HAND. And the biggest one - THE ONE YOU CAN AFFORD. Caliber? ANY ONE YOU CAN FIND AMMO FOR. Better do it soon, cause in the coming months IT WILL BE TOO LATE.

Heimdhal | 07-20-2009 01:23 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by meatman (Post 1826476) I would say something between .22 ------ 50AE that should narrow it down for you.
Thanks Meat, Ill take one of each :ok:

igorthesmall | 07-20-2009 01:34 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1826371) This type of thread is nonsense, like asking what is the best car for your porposes without any more information. The answer to the car depends on a bunch of variables, how many people, how much gear will you haul, how far, how often, driving style, money to spend, how fast do you drive, traffic congestion in your area, projected fuel costs etc, etc, etc--- When you ask what kind of gun, please include some practical info.
Ive heard of a fish with a bicycle, but I didnt know porpoises used cars?!

FreeMyLand | 07-20-2009 01:35 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" I think the first thing you need to think about is your experience level. Many recommend revolvers as a first handgun for new owners - which I personally think is a good idea. There are a lot of nice snub nose revolvers on the market that are light and easy to conceal. Taurus actually makes a nice 7 shot .357 Mag 2" snub nose revolver that is inexpensive. I prefer the .357 Mag snub nose revolvers over the .38 Special revolvers since the .357 Mag revolvers are built a little stronger and also give you the option of shooting .38 Special. I don't mind carrying a little extra weight - if I gain the option of chambering a more potent round and gain a little more durability. If you have some experience with handguns and feel comfortable with a semi-auto, then there are definitely a ton of choices. Personally I have my range guns and then I have my conceal carry handguns. I used to carry large handguns - but decided to make a switch to a smaller caliber semi-auto that is easier to conceal and more comfortable to carry. I would say any caliber .380 ACP and up is fine for self defense situations, with each caliber having their own pros and cons. My wife shoots a Bersa Thunder .380 which is a great handgun. I ended up picking up a second one, for myself, for the times when my other handguns feel too bulky or heavy to carry. I guess it depends on body type - but I find single stack handguns to be more comfortable to carry since they are thinner... As has been stated before in other posts - I highly recommend finding a range that rents many different types of guns, so that you can be sure that you will actually like what you buy. We did that for my wife since she had a tough time racking the slide on many guns - and she decided she liked the Bersa Thunder 380 after shooting about a dozen or so different guns. She hasn't been shooting for very long and she is actually an amazing shot with that Bersa! Good Luck!

Shasta Gold | 07-20-2009 02:41 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Discouraging newbies from asking questions is not a wise move. Let them ask, and let us educate!

TomD | 07-20-2009 02:45 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by igorthesmall (Post 1826613) Ive heard of a fish with a bicycle, but I didnt know porpoises used cars?!
Here you go, the official GIM politically correct person making fun of the mentally handicapped and on porpose too. Shame. :wink:

C&L 1911 | 07-20-2009 02:48 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by meatman (Post 1826476) I would say something between .22 ------ 50AE that should narrow it down for you.
Except for 9mm, because that one is NFG for anything... :no_ma:

blueice | 07-20-2009 02:56 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by C&L 1911 (Post 1826732) Except for 9mm, because that one is NFG for anything... :no_ma:
Why is it bad, C&L :questionm

C&L 1911 | 07-20-2009 02:58 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by blueice (Post 1826741) Why is it bad, C&L :questionm
Ask wallew, he'll tell you... bancha

TomD | 07-20-2009 03:04 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by Shasta Gold (Post 1826714) Discouraging newbies from asking questions is not a wise move. Let them ask, and let us educate!
Who said anything about discouraging questions? I'm saying there are as many different ideal guns as there are types of people and that just asking the ideal gun (or caliber :moon:) with no other information about yourself makes as much sense as asking "how high is up". We don't need a biography, just something like: sex age experience level intended use how much $ to spend

Matt-themaddog-Dollar | 07-20-2009 05:52 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Stop worrying and buy a Glock.

TTAZZMAN | 07-20-2009 06:01 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt-themaddog-Dollar (Post 1827015) Stop worrying and buy a Glock.
to that i would respond....put a Glock in the Girls hands and 90% cant hardly grip the gun and reach the trigger with a correct grip....so there goes 50% of the population already:biggrin:

45 ACP | 07-20-2009 06:42 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Noobs are such noobs that they don't even realize they need to provide info for the decision. That is why they are noobs.

Shasta Gold | 07-20-2009 07:08 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1826758) Who said anything about discouraging questions? I'm saying there are as many different ideal guns as there are types of people and that just asking the ideal gun (or caliber :moon:) with no other information about yourself makes as much sense as asking "how high is up". We don't need a biography, just something like: sex age experience level intended use how much $ to spend
I understand that, but if I were a newbie and read your OP, I'd be discouraged. Let them ask "stupid" questions...there are none. Newbies are supposed to be ignorant. :wink:

Shasta Gold | 07-20-2009 07:09 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt-themaddog-Dollar (Post 1827015) Stop worrying and buy a Glock.
Buy a Glock; your opponent will clean your clock. I'll never buy a Glock...that's not to say I wouldn't take one for free.

wallew | 07-20-2009 08:03 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" THERE IS ONE STUPID QUESTION. The one you DON'T ASK. Just sayin...

Dirty Harry | 07-20-2009 08:32 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1826371) This type of thread is nonsense, like asking what is the best car for your purposes without any more information. The answer to the car depends on a bunch of variables, how many people, how much gear will you haul, how far, how often, driving style, money to spend, how fast do you drive, traffic congestion in your area, projected fuel costs etc, etc, etc--- When you ask what kind of gun, please include some practical info.
Here, here........What's even worse is the threads talking about them....:cry1:

Dirty Harry | 07-20-2009 08:33 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Way too easy.......

Maddie | 07-22-2009 08:04 PM
Re: Threads asking "what pistol should I buy" Quote:
Originally Posted by TTAZZMAN (Post 1827042) to that i would respond....put a Glock in the Girls hands and 90% cant hardly grip the gun and reach the trigger with a correct grip....so there goes 50% of the population already:biggrin:
Thank goodness for Springfield XDs. :biggrin:

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