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Please help a rookie pick a semiauto (vanity)
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| 7/4/02
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Posted on 07/04/2002 6:17:30 PM PDT by newwahoo
I need help picking a weapon from FR's firearms gurus!
Here's the deal:
1. The choices consist of the Glock 19, Sig Sauer 226, or (boo) S&W 5946. I know you all have your favorites but these are the options and they're not going to change.
2. Money is not an issue, nor is ease of use. If one is more work but worth the effort then its worth getting. I'll just have to invest the time and energy. My life is worth it so thats ok.
3. Concealment and weight are not critical. Reliability and my confidence level are far more important to me.
4. As you could probably tell, I'm already leaning against the S&W for political reasons. I'm going to need a real compelling reason to carry one of their guns.
Thank you for your opinions and experiences.
TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: glock; gun; pistol; sigsauer; smithwesson
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:17:31 PM PDT
by
newwahoo
To: newwahoo
There you go - not quite a full auto - so it must be a semi-auto.
To: newwahoo
I like Glocks, particularly the Glock 30 (compact .45).
Ex-Navy Seal friend really swears by his Sig
Your milage may vary.
To: newwahoo
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:23:45 PM PDT
by
Eagle Eye
To: Tennessee_Bob
What is that, a VW Rabbit? Its ugly and I doubt I could find the leather for it....
Thanks for bumping my thread up though!
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:24:28 PM PDT
by
newwahoo
To: newwahoo
Are you a novice handgun shooter?
If so, the Glock 19 is probably your best choice. It's very easy to operate. Just be sure to carry it in a holster that covers the trigger guard.
To: newwahoo
It's a Yugo!
If it were a Volkswagen, it'd be a full auto!! :-)
Happy to help bump it...and here's another bump
To: newwahoo
Whatever you pick and since price is not a hindrence then I sugjest tritium sites, they're invaluable in a dark situation.
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:34:11 PM PDT
by
fella
To: Eagle Eye
Interesting article by Taylor. Thank you. Iguess his point really is if you spend the time to practice the skilled "operator" can overcome many of the deficiencies of his "tools". I wish I had something to add to that thread but I'm too green to open my mouth on the subject.
Unfortunately, I still need to make a decision soon and I'm not sure which tool is most worthy of my efforts.
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:35:36 PM PDT
by
newwahoo
To: SauronOfMordor
Ex-Navy Seal friend really swears by his Sig Why is he no longer your friend?
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:37:38 PM PDT
by
Glenn
To: newwahoo
Go for the Glock, you'll not regret it.
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:38:03 PM PDT
by
Flint
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To: fella
"Whatever you pick and since price is not a hindrence then I sugjest tritium sites, they're invaluable in a dark situation."
They're going to come with the gun, but thanks for the reminder.
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:39:31 PM PDT
by
newwahoo
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To: SauronOfMordor
Thanks. The S&W looks like its getting smaller in the Yugo rearview mirror!
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:41:08 PM PDT
by
newwahoo
To: justlurking
The guy is a novice, and you are suggesting a glock. Do you have something against him?
To: newwahoo
Go with the glock. My issue weapon was the glock 17 and loved it.
To: newwahoo
As one who would not have a 'semi auto' up my clymer if I had room for a sawmill, I'm probably of little assistance.....but if ""Reliability and my confidence level" are that important, then you NEED the wheel gun...and the practice..like I said, probably of little help.
To: newwahoo
but these are the options and they're not going to change.Might as well just flip a coin.
To: OkieGrit2
I had a misfire with my mak .38 once, but I think it was a swelled case on a reload.
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posted on
07/04/2002 6:44:49 PM PDT
by
patton
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