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re: What's the process of buying a handgun at Academy?
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:00 pm to Boats n Hose
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:00 pm to Boats n Hose
Agreed FWIW
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Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:02 pm to KingRanch
I know people with them without problems. It'll bang. If it gets stolen oh well, cheaper than the other options.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:24 pm to Boats n Hose
Word. How much are you willing to spend, Boosie?
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:31 pm to boosiebadazz
go to lafayette shooters for a way better experience
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:32 pm to Boats n Hose
The only place I would keep a sigma would be the truck.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:35 pm to boosiebadazz
Process starts with:
"Can I see that .45?"
"Here ya go"
"Can you tell me anything about it?"
"It's a .45"
"Can I see that .45?"
"Here ya go"
"Can you tell me anything about it?"
"It's a .45"
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:40 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
if it gets stolen oh well
That's how I feel about my nano
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:41 pm to SabiDojo
I dunno. I've never bought a gun before.
Is $500 reasonable?
Is $500 reasonable?
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:43 pm to DrTyger
quote:
DrTyger
We know you leave guns in trucks
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:49 pm to boosiebadazz
$500 is plenty, my friend.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:50 pm to SabiDojo
Try budsgunshop.com and see what kind of deals they have going on.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:55 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
Is $500 reasonable?
That's a great place to start.
The first question you have to answer is:
"What will this gun be used for?" or "What is the purpose of this pistol?"
It seems to me that your purpose for this pistol is a truck gun. In that case, you are not limited on size. Get a full sized handgun.
You also said you're partial to 45. Know that in terms of ballistics, 9, 40, and 45 all do about the same thing. You just have one small, fast bullet on one end of the scale, and a heavy, slow one on the other end. Then the 40 splits the difference.
Here would be a good place to start if you're unsure of the gun you're looking for:
First Time Firearm Buyers
Also if you can't decide on calibers:
Caliber and Felt Recoil
And if you're torn on whether or not to get a pistol with a safety:
Firearm Safeties - Needed or Unnecessary?
And if you wish to get something both you and the lady can use:
Firearms for Women
If you're set on a 45, I think an M&P45 full sized would be perfect for you:
If you have any other questions, there are plenty of good guys here to assist you.
This post was edited on 5/4/14 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:57 pm to bapple
Appreciate the links and the breakdown. That's why I came here first before walking in to the store.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:59 pm to bapple
I agree with everything you said.
That being said, get a 10mm
That being said, get a 10mm
Posted on 5/4/14 at 5:59 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
Appreciate the links and the breakdown. That's why I came here first before walking in to the store.
No sweat. Once you get in there and hold them you'll know which is right for you. But it always helps to know what to expect because it is a lot to take in.
Peruse my channel at your leisure if you have more questions.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 7:02 pm to bapple
Went with Smith & Wesson .40 caliber. I'll post a pic when I get home.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 7:04 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:frick no
sigma
Posted on 5/4/14 at 7:06 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:What kind of S&W?
Went with Smith & Wesson .40 caliber. I'll post a pic when I get home.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 7:07 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
.40 caliber
For fricks sake see if they'll take it back.
Posted on 5/4/14 at 7:08 pm to KingRanch
quote:
For fricks sake see if they'll take it back.
And buy a 9mm
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