SoCal General Chat

[Deathtoll]

Those guys didn't even sound worried.

Anyways...

I've got 99 bullets and a blank ain't one

Happy Holidays

so like you and me are cool right pare?

[ethrtyiS]

anyone here own a handgun?

[turge]

anyone here own a handgun?

I take it your planning on getting one? If so... good luck, it's California.

[Deathtoll]

Pew Pew Pew !

[Herr Faust Schinken]

anyone here own a handgun?

my uncle has several, i have few rifles but i can't legally own a handgun for another two years

[ethrtyiS]

I take it your planning on getting one? If so... good luck, it's California.

yes, i have been scouting for a little while on which to get and i just haven't set my mind on one. ha, yeah. i mean, it's not all that difficult. however, i think it's utter bullshit that open carry became illegal at the beginning of this year.

my uncle has several, i have few rifles but i can't legally own a handgun for another two years

nice. would he or you have a recommendation for one that is good for a first time pistol owner?

[bmw325csi]

Beretta 92f or hk usp are my favorite.

If you have deep pockets, you can't go wrong with a kimber 1911.

If your broke, look into sigs and tauras

[mcr_driver]

Glock 17/19 outside of that mossberg or a benalli for 12 gauge action. home defense is your best defense...:rofl:

[Herr Faust Schinken]

yes, i have been scouting for a little while on which to get and i just haven't set my mind on one. ha, yeah. i mean, it's not all that difficult. however, i think it's utter bullshit that open carry became illegal at the beginning of this year.


nice. would he or you have a recommendation for one that is good for a first time pistol owner?

springfield arsenal match grade m1911 thats by far my favorite , i think his favorite is a smith n weston .357 but thats not a beginners gun lol

[IronmanE30]

Travis,

You should go to your local indoor range and see what night they offer discounts for trying different guns. One of the local ranges here would let you shoot any one you like for one price as long as you bought the ammo from the range.

Without going into manufacturers figure what style you like, revolver or semi auto. Then think about calibers, 9mm to 454. Then once you have that figured out go to back to the range and try every manufacture of the type and caliber you like best.

Manufacturers are like beers, different folks like different ones but what it all comes down to is what fits and feels the best for you. As long as you don't go ricer and get a cheap replica you'll be good for a first handgun. Glock, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Burreta, HK are a few of the good one's but there are many others. When you get into Kimber and semi custom guns the build quality is better. Then there are the custom built guns like SVI and STI that will cost you as much as an E30 but are smooth as silk.

With all that being said, I like the full body 1911 in 45 cal.

Now for the safety part... If you have not done a lot of handgun shooting find someone that has to teach you or take a class. Lots of folks have shot themselves with handguns and that's embarrassing not to mention painful. My dad would not let me use a handgun until I was 16 and I started shooting around 5 or 6. My dad and NRA classes trained me and I have trained my boys how to handle firearms. This has been one of my favorite hobbies for more years than any of the others.

Cheers,

Jim

[mkcman17]

Wax works.

[ethrtyiS]

Beretta 92f or hk usp are my favorite.

If you have deep pockets, you can't go wrong with a kimber 1911.

If your broke, look into sigs and tauras

i'm a poor bastard, i can't afford those nice pistols. i have been looking into sigs and ruger.

Glock 17/19 outside of that mossberg or a benalli for 12 gauge action. home defense is your best defense...:rofl:

i'd love a glock.

springfield arsenal match grade m1911 thats by far my favorite , i think his favorite is a smith n weston .357 but thats not a beginners gun lol

i'll take a look at the springfield. i'd love a smith and weston.

Travis,

You should go to your local indoor range and see what night they offer discounts for trying different guns. One of the local ranges here would let you shoot any one you like for one price as long as you bought the ammo from the range.

Without going into manufacturers figure what style you like, revolver or semi auto. Then think about calibers, 9mm to 454. Then once you have that figured out go to back to the range and try every manufacture of the type and caliber you like best.

Manufacturers are like beers, different folks like different ones but what it all comes down to is what fits and feels the best for you. As long as you don't go ricer and get a cheap replica you'll be good for a first handgun. Glock, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Burreta, HK are a few of the good one's but there are many others. When you get into Kimber and semi custom guns the build quality is better. Then there are the custom built guns like SVI and STI that will cost you as much as an E30 but are smooth as silk.

With all that being said, I like the full body 1911 in 45 cal.

Now for the safety part... If you have not done a lot of handgun shooting find someone that has to teach you or take a class. Lots of folks have shot themselves with handguns and that's embarrassing not to mention painful. My dad would not let me use a handgun until I was 16 and I started shooting around 5 or 6. My dad and NRA classes trained me and I have trained my boys how to handle firearms. This has been one of my favorite hobbies for more years than any of the others.

Cheers,

Jim

thanks jim, that was very informative. i have been to the shooting range, but i didn't know they did that. i'm leaning towards a semi auto and 9mm, as the ammunition is cheap, lighter, slimmer design, less recoil, and a couple other reasons for my personal taste. i'm registered with the nra and i'll be taking some classes. i must take a safety class, take and pass an exam, and receive a certificate in order to purchase a handgun anyways. i've been thinking about the ruger p95 as it's relatively inexpensive and i've heard a lot of great things. looking somewhere in the price range of $350, more or less, depending. i'll definitely stop by the shooting range down in burbank and try out the different guns and then go from there though. thanks!

Wax works.

yes it does, it made my e30 paint look brand new. wish i had done it earlier when i owned it instead of before selling it.

[turge]

Wax works.

I need to wax and claybar my car soon to keep the paint from getting worse. I need to eventually get a paint job as well, but that can wait till the car is complete.

[ak-]

I don't like Glock's trigger. 1911 is hands down my favorite.
You have to get used to .45 though to put accurate shots down range at a good pace.

Guns are fun.

[mcr_driver]

damn nice job mike, can i have those bottle caps....lol