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Posted on 09/08/2013 2:59:43 PM PDT by sauropod
Hello all,
I need some advice on purchasing a handgun. I live in the People’s Republic of MD and the new gun control laws are about to take effect (Oct 1st).
I am in the market for a .45. I was looking at cheaper than dirt at several models and would appreciate any hints you can give regarding a purchase.
Have you dealt with buying guns from cheaper than dirt? Do you have a better source/way to do this?
What is the proper procedure for completing this purchase from an on-line retailer?
I would also like recommendations for handguns in the $500 class. Will consider going to $700 if there is a really good reason to do so.
This purchase is for home defense.
Thanks much.
How does one measure lethality so you can compare between guns? Is there a standard measure of some kind?
...ahhh...Glocks...Damned auto correct...
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Two places I have used to shop are www.gunbroker.com and www.gunsamerica.com - there are others, certainly.
If you're committed to that caliber (my favorite) there are numerous options within the $500-700 range. Many of these are 1911-type single-action-only models, but there are others as well. If you're a Glock fan the Model 21 fits your budget. FN makes a very nice FNX in .45 ACP.
Or you could opt for a gold-plated Springfield Armory Bill of Rights commemorative .45 for the low low price of $10,000. If you do that I want to be your friend.
Appreciate that. If you have a preferred retailer, pls share.
Cheers,
‘Pod.
Thanks Randall!
Go to a range that rents guns and shoot all the different ones they have. You’ll find the one that is right for you.
Will do. I’ve been meaning to anyways. NRA for the safety class?
I have dealt with Cheaper than Dirt with good results. Likewise Midway and Bud’s Guns. I would buy from any of these.
When you make your online purchase, you will need to give them a licensed dealer within your state to use as a shipping location. Using your zip code, they can provide a recommended dealer, but it’s your choice. I use my local, friendly pawn shop and they charged me $25 for the service. They call when the gun arrives, you go to the store, fill out the paperwork, and you are on your way. Easy. As a courtesy, I always ask permission from the local dealer and give them a heads up on shipping date.
I like Sigs.
That’d be the purpose for this thread.
You’re cutting it really close for purchasing a soon to be restricted pistol that has to be transferred in from out of state. I think you need to decide by tomorrow. You’re going to blow that $500 budget when taxes, transfer fees, and five extra mags are factored in. I’d consider ten mags, in fact, if I were you in MD and I’m glad I’m not.
It kicks more than my .45. It is a great little gun.
I don’t know if IMI (Israel Military Industries) still makes them, but years ago they kicked out a really good piece for a really good price.
And all parts were interchangeable with the standard 1911.
But hey, I’m old, times change. You’ll get good advice from the crew.
Truthfully, I don’t know the difference. Revolvers have longer barrels, correct?
I’m looking for something short barrel and portable. My revolver doesn’t “feel” like that to me.
Agree. Never liked Glock personally. My favorite .45 is CZ.
Thanks Bill.
afraid 10k is out of my budget right now. I’ve got 2 kids in college ;-)
http://www.chuckhawks.com/handgun_power_chart.htm
I actually couldn’t find the simple chart that compared brands and calibers. It listed Glaser (sp?) plastic bullets and they were among the best. The worst were full metal jacket.
weight should be considered because a heavier gun recoils less and has less muzzle flip - both meean faster folowing shots. However, too heavy and it gets left behind - baaad idea.
Smallest .45 ACP is the AMT 45 backup. Nice, but with a 17# trigger pull. Arguably a superb close range defense carry gun, and defense shootings are close encounters of teh Urban Feral kind.
The plastic guns function well and are lighter to carry.
My choice would be the AMT in my pocket because a man can walk with a hand in his pocket and no one notices - this can cut your time to draw and fire to under one second, as the gun is already in your hand if the situation seems threatening.
A SS .45 can be a good CCW choice if you can find a S&W 4516-1 or the S&W 4516-2 (AL frame). There is even a S&W Chief’s Special which is smaller than the 4516 series.
Depending on your size, you might even be able to CCW a .44/.45 revolver. In that case, the Dan Wesson revolvers can change barrels, though Keith favored the 4” .44 mag revolver.
In any, and all cases, do get a Laserlyte training laser. It is inserted in the muzzle and emits a 10 ms red dot to show where the bullet would have hit. This allows “range time” in many places and many times.
Best thing since smokeless powder!
Excellent suggestion. Will do.
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