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re: Help me buy my first handgun

Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:02 pm to
Posted by Dr. Morgus
Member since Dec 2001
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 2:02 pm to
No I’m not. Is the fish gill a rare look?
Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 10/10/19 at 3:29 pm to
Yep.
Plus they look sexy compared to the regular serrations.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 5:10 pm to
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You are incapable.


Because I don't want to. Ace mostly explained it to you and you demonstrated that you're unwilling and/or unable to learn.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 5:13 pm to
Have you ever ordered from them? Good experience?

My LGS raised their prices and Blue Label is damn near what I can get it for at retail online.
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 5:46 pm to
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I'd rather see how long it takes for you to find a credible trainer or expert who would recommend a revolver over a semi-auto for self defense in the context of the OP.


Massad Ayoob and Clint Smith, both of whom know much more about this topic than you, are comfortable recommending revolvers for self defense.
This post was edited on 10/10/19 at 5:47 pm
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 7:21 pm to
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Massad Ayoob and Clint Smith, both of whom know much more about this topic than you, are comfortable recommending revolvers for self defense.


They're both around 70 years old, they're both selling products and services, and both have an interest in not pissing off large portions of their customer base and sponsors. But sure, they've "recommended" revolvers in the past.

I've received training from both. They were perfectly fine, but like any other instructor, you take what is useful and move on.

I wonder what they each carry.

Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:23 pm to
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Have you ever ordered from them? Good experience?

My LGS raised their prices and Blue Label is damn near what I can get it for at retail online.

No. I've never read anything bad about them though.
Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:27 pm to
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Massad Ayoob and Clint Smith, both of whom know much more about this topic than you, are comfortable recommending revolvers for self defense.

Clint Smith carries a 1911.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Fm6RcJZus
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:38 pm to
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No. I've never read anything bad about them though.


Got ya, and same.

I think I'll just order one and see how it goes.

Looking at a 34 MOS because why not.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 10/10/19 at 10:39 pm to
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Clint Smith carries a 1911.


So does Ayoob. And Glocks and a bunch of other semi-autos.
Posted by dawg23
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 10/11/19 at 12:04 am to
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Clint Smith carries a 1911.
1. Can't believe this thread is still going. Then again, seeing some of the names, I guess it isn't surprising. Maybe it'll do 20 pages.

2. When I trained with Clint (three day pistol class) he was carrying a Springfield XD in 9mm. Heidi was carrying a G19.

3. Ayoob carries a variety of handguns since he is continually writing reviews of different makes/models for gunrags. When I trained with him (four day MAG40 class) he was carrying a G19. Gail carries a G26.

3. Several top trainers offer revolver courses (Clint Smith, Tom Givens, Karl Rhen and Claude Werner quickly come to to mind). Jerry Miculek is obviously the top tier resource for revolver training, but when I trained with him (private one-on-one for two days) he carried a G19, as did I. He and his family now probably apparently carry Smith & Wesson weapons as part of their sponsorship.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 10/11/19 at 6:01 am to
[quote]o does Ayoob. And Glocks and a bunch of other semi-autos

Using people who use guns for a living to make your point
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71908 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:29 am to
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Using people who use guns for a living to make your point


I didn't bring Ayoob up, sport.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 10/11/19 at 8:47 am to
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Because I don't want to.
You don't know how to.

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Ace mostly explained it to you
Copy and paste then.

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you're unwilling and/or unable to learn.

To learn what?

Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81650 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 8:49 am to
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seeing some of the names
Yeah, he does this on multiple boards. Complete piece of shite.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71908 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 8:50 am to
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You don't know how to.



Because I don't want to. Ace mostly explained it to you and you demonstrated that you're unwilling and/or unable to learn.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71908 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 8:57 am to
Your self-awareness is legendary.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81650 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:18 am to
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Because I don't want to
You can't.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81650 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:18 am to
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Your self-awareness is legendary.

OMG
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
30616 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 11:16 am to
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