Author Topic: So I'm thinking of buying a gun (serious replies only) (Read 5536 times)

star seed 7 · « **on:** June 20, 2016, 04:19:16 PM »

Been contemplating buying a handgun for a while to do some target shooting stuff with my dad and some buds. I don't really know what I want tho, and I also don't really know how the used market works and what to watch out for.

.45 or 9mm?
Brand/model?
New/used?

Gimme your thoughts, gun dudes

slobber · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2016, 04:57:58 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 20, 2016, 04:19:16 PM

Been contemplating buying a handgun for a while to do some target shooting stuff with my dad and some buds. I don't really know what I want tho, and I also don't really know how the used market works and what to watch out for.

.45 or 9mm?
Brand/model?
New/used?

Gimme your thoughts, gun dudes

I would have no idea, but I still

star seed 7 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2016, 04:59:37 PM »

TownieCat · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:03:35 PM »

Musket

slobber · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:04:04 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 20, 2016, 04:59:37 PM

I laugh for no reason sometimes. It can be a problem.
I don't know what kind of hand gun to buy, but I have thought the same thing. The problem is that some in town gun clubs don't allow hand guns. I don't want to have to drive too far to shoot at targets. That is why I really enjoyed shooting skeet this past Saturday, it was less than 10 minutes from where I lived!

star seed 7 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:12:56 PM »

Quote from: TownieCat on June 20, 2016, 05:03:35 PM

Musket

Overrated

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:29:56 PM »

Radicalized by ISIS. Sad.

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Asteriskhead · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:40:21 PM »

Do you need my help?

star seed 7 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:47:49 PM »

IPA4Me · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:49:29 PM »

9mm. Less expensive ammo as well as weapons.

Used from a dealer is my recommendation.

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sys · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:50:40 PM »

a handgun is going to be harder for you to use, it's harder to aim. buy a shotgun. get a double barrel shotgun.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:52:20 PM »

I'm very good at aiming handguns, sys.

(very good at aiming shotguns too)

sys · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:58:32 PM »

i guess you're one of the new sort of group that never hunts at all. you prolly just like the way it feels, like driving a ferrari. but guess what, use a shotgun and you don't kill your kids.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2016, 06:02:12 PM »

I am childless, sys

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2016, 06:21:57 PM »

The 'necks I know hate Glock, if that helps.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2016, 06:23:00 PM »

Pretty boxy

IPA4Me · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:16:24 PM »

I like to target shoot with a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3874802/kansas-city-kansas-handguns-for-sale--s-w-shield-9mm-thumb-safety--new---400-new

If you're really interested in purchasing a gun, go to a range that rents different guns. They will help you find one that suits you. In Louisville, it's $20 or so for the lane, $15 for the weapon rental and another $20 for a box of ammo. Your prices may vary.

everyone shut up · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:24:14 PM »

I shoot a Walther PPX 9mm. It's the most comfortable pistol I've ever fired. Rent one at your local range of you'd like to try one.

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:44:11 PM »

Is there a bigger waste of money than paying to shoot a gun? Probably not.

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Phil Titola · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2016, 07:59:07 PM »

SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED

puniraptor · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:15:33 PM »

Pete · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2016, 09:41:37 PM »

I grew up with a lot of unsupervised time, and would watch tons of cable television. As a result, I feel like I can probably handle myself with a Bowie knife in tight spots. So, I don't have much need for a hand gun.

Trim · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2016, 10:37:51 PM »

The Judge.

Tobias · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2016, 11:51:52 PM »

there's a guide down in the comments

http://salinapost.com/2016/06/20/teen-arrested-for-making-threats-with-handgun/

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2016, 08:15:56 AM »

The people that don't like Glocks seems to like Sig's okay. The one major problem with 9mm is that when the next transgender psycho Immam kills a bunch of people and the dem's start firing up the gun control machine the popular calibers like .223/5.56 or .308 or 9mm or 22LR fly off the shelves and are very hard to find. So like a .40 cal might be better in that instance. You could probably get out ahead and buy ammo bulk, like 500 or a 1000 rounds at a time. Why not start with a little target 22? Those things are pretty fun and shoot straight.