July 9th is National Firearm Purchase Day

[no-s]

of course. I'm going to buy ammo today...

[no-s]

But if you want a t-shirt, get a gun...

[johnb838]

I've been going to Texas Shooters Range in Houston. Real nice people, low range fees, and competitive prices on ammo.

[bandleader]

I think that you'll find that the .40S&W is a better load,not to mention the fact that ALL manufacturers make pistols chambered for .40S&W!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I own a Colt Python in blue w/ 6 inch bbl. Its amazingly accurate and more plesent to shoot than a .44. I also own 9 mm and .40 Glocks, plus a half dozen other Smiths in .22 and .38 which are good shooters.
My concern about the .357 Sig is availability of ammo. I had been concerned about this with the .40 when I first got it, but with its overwhelming acceptance, I don't think this should be a problem.

[bc2]

Today is my birthday! Seeing as how I'm young and broke, any of you rich FReepers feel like donating a gun to a fellow FReeper, I've had my eye on an Olympic Arms PCR AR-15 style carbine.

*wink, wink*

[Sender]

357 SIG ammo is becoming widely available, but it always seems to cost a lot. I haven't seen any cheap deals on it. On the other hand, if you shoot 9mm or 40 you can get truckloads of ammo dirt cheap. That settled it for me.

[ninenot]

1) Does an air rifle count? (kids, you know...)

2) Does a Holosight count? (old age, you know...)

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I'm sure someone must know what the .357 Sig's advantages are...

[Brian S]

If I remember correctly, wasn't the origination of this "holiday" conceived right here on FR a couple of years ago to coincide with a UN conference on small arms (or something like that)?

[johnb838]

Whats the cheapest way to buy ammo, if you don't mind my asking? 9mm, that is.

[ArmUSAAnaheimKalifornia]

Happy Birthday!!!!!! What a great day for a birthday!

Mine is 3 days later!

[MD_Willington_1976]

try:

http://www.ammoman.com

http://www.ammunitionstore.com

Or get a copy of Shotgun News, there are always deals.

[ought-six]

I agree with you re: a revolver vs. a semi-auto pistol. My "go-to" gun for home defense is a 7" stainless steel Taurus/Rossi in .357 magnum. That, along with my Mossberg 500 12-gauge pump should handle most eventualities in the home.

[John Will]

I have 3 years left before i can get a handgun.
What are some good shotguns/rifles?

[opus86]

Dang! This really hurts! I reeeally want a .40 Glock. But my wife says we need new window treatments. *heavy sigh*

[The KG9 Kid]

Have you got a British Webley .455 revolver available?

That's what I'm looking for, presently. Modified cylinder to use .45 ACP is acceptable.

[Mr. Mojo]

I like the concept, but unless one enjoys dealing with crowds in gun shops, this is perhaps the worst day of the year to by firearms.

[Mr. Mojo]

British Webley .455 revolver....... Modified cylinder to use .45 ACP

That would be an awesome firearm.

[joesnuffy]

A discussion of the .357 Sig caliber on Sig Forum