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1 posted on 10/16/2008 6:59:57 PM PDT by eaglegso
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To: eaglegso

Welcome to the G family.

I have a Model 23. Have been considering a 27 for quite some time but keep buying musical gear! I don’t think an amplifier will provide much in the way of self-defense though.


2 posted on 10/16/2008 7:01:36 PM PDT by relictele
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Congrats! I recently picked up a Smith and Wesson M&P 45 ACP.


3 posted on 10/16/2008 7:01:46 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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Ping - - - Did I miss anyone?


5 posted on 10/16/2008 7:03:12 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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Congrats! I bought my first gun today- a Ruger.

Wanted to get it just in case Obama wins and tries a gun grab.


6 posted on 10/16/2008 7:03:16 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA (Obama is not qualified for the FBI, but he is qualified for the Presidency????)
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Congratulations!! I LOVE my Glock 19 too.

It’s an easy weapon to love ;^)


7 posted on 10/16/2008 7:03:18 PM PDT by AprilfromTexas
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Congratulations!

Have fun! Be safe!


8 posted on 10/16/2008 7:04:31 PM PDT by airborne (Lord, please help me make it through another day. "Thy will be done...")
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Enjoy.


12 posted on 10/16/2008 7:07:01 PM PDT by Kirkwood
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I have had a Glock 22 .40 cal for years and it has never failed to go bang when I pulled the trigger. I have more expensive and exotic guns but the 22 is still my favorite go to gun. Congratulations. Keep shooting and practicing. I quit counting at 2k rounds a long time ago.


19 posted on 10/16/2008 7:14:29 PM PDT by strongbow
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enjoy.... I know I would.


25 posted on 10/16/2008 7:20:18 PM PDT by bpjam (FREE Sarah Palin!!! FREE Sarah Palin!!!)
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Go ye therefore and purchase high-capacity magazines, for they may not always be obtainable.

Also don’t scrimp on leather (holsters).


29 posted on 10/16/2008 7:25:05 PM PDT by George Smiley (Palin is the real deal.)
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I love my Glock. I can’t hardly hold the Sig steady - too heavy for me.


32 posted on 10/16/2008 7:27:27 PM PDT by LakeLady (I am a Female Alpha Dog Activist!! I hunt & tree demonRATS! THEN I bite!)
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Oh, do not use reloads in a Glock.

It’ll void your warranty.


37 posted on 10/16/2008 7:33:33 PM PDT by George Smiley (Palin is the real deal.)
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TRAITOR! j/k INBN is an H&K user. Glad to see you up’d yer arsenal though. Rock On and be safe.


44 posted on 10/16/2008 7:50:52 PM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (I Love The Smell Of Schmidt Storm in the Morning...and Afternoon....and at Night!!!!!)
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If you're looking at AR rifles, I strongly recommend you check out the Rock River brand.

Excellent quality, reasonable prices.

L

51 posted on 10/16/2008 8:10:45 PM PDT by Lurker (She's not a lesbian, she doesn't whine, she doesn't hate her country, and she's not afraid of guns.)
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The NRA High Power folks followed the ABC’s. First Armalite, then Bushmaster, lastly Colt.

I’m an Armalite fan but the last AR I bought has a Bushmaster lower with an Armalite upper.

My son has an Armalite AR-10. He’s a reloader as I am but I don’t think learning to shoot .308’s is such a good idea for a beginner. You can buy .223 ammo and magazines by the bucketful so I suggest you start with that.

If you need a 9mm carbine, you can always buy an upper for the AR-15 which you can’t with the AR-10.


59 posted on 10/17/2008 5:00:24 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA - Vote against the dem party)
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Great! Now buy lots of ammo for it while you still can. I’m talking cases here.


69 posted on 10/17/2008 6:20:15 AM PDT by P8riot (I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
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I have a DPMS SASS .308 that is an awesome long range rifle - .5 MOA with good ammo, 1 MOA with reloaded pulled mil spec (good but not great bullets). Has all the trick parts already on it. Unpack, clean, load, and shoot. A bit heavy due to the heavy barrel profile, but an awesome rifle.

I also have a M&P AR-15 rifle, not sure of the model number but it also has all the trick parts, works well, and is a MOA rifle out to 200 yards (longest range around here). Never a problem with function or quality.

I looked at both the .223 and .304 AR platforms pretty extensively before purchase and both of these had the features and quality I was looking for. Look around, pricing varies by 2-300 between vendors.

Have fun, Buy Both For Maximum Enjoyment!


70 posted on 10/17/2008 7:14:30 AM PDT by RetiredNavy
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Now start saving your pennies for a suppressor. You'll be glad you did.
76 posted on 10/17/2008 7:53:43 AM PDT by ctdonath2 (The average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. - Ratatouille)
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Next you need a bolt-action (Steyr Scout .308 at one end of the price range at ~$2000, or Mosin/Nagant M44 7.62x54R at the other at ~$100), and an AR15.

But before your next buy, get “The Art of the Rifle” by Jeff Cooper.


77 posted on 10/17/2008 7:57:50 AM PDT by ctdonath2 (The average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. - Ratatouille)
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Great! Now join a local IDPA club. I used to be active with an informal group years ago, and the experience, practice, knowledge [actual, common sense knowledge], firearm maturity, and training I learned is something I will never forget.

The great thing about IDPA is that you do not need much more than a your handgun, holster, magazines, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a Hawaiian shirt!! [Hawaiian shirts are my favorite type of cover. I have about 15. Some are very nice and appropriate for evenings.]


84 posted on 10/17/2008 4:23:46 PM PDT by Stat-boy
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