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Boss Spearman
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Actually, Glocks, especially if the folks who buy them spend any range time with them. After shooting a couple of hundred rounds during one sesssion, those triggers really start biting.
What handgun surprises you that people buy?
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Sharps Shooter
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Dan Wesson revolvers with different length interchangable barrels.
Actually, I havn't seen one it quite a while. So maybe it's not much of a surprise - not many people buy them.
Actually, I havn't seen one it quite a while. So maybe it's not much of a surprise - not many people buy them.
Fed168
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Rg.
JMag
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Any and all micro-1911 .45s.
No_Brakes23
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Hmmm, it seems like different strokes for different folks.
I can't find any practical reason whatsoever to own a DEagle, but I enjoy shooting them. Something nice about a solid auto. Of course, I have only fired them in .357mag and .44mag, so who knows.
I guess the cheap new guns (like Lorcins) perplex me the most. Just about everything else out there has a purpose.
As for Rugers, well I don't plan on buying one, but the Mark II and 10/22 are two of the nicest .22LRs I have ever fired, and I think Vaqueros & SRHs are just gorgeous. I eagerly await the day when Ruger changes their tune, so I can "vote with my wallet" and get the guns I want. I guess that is what used guns are for, eh?
I can't find any practical reason whatsoever to own a DEagle, but I enjoy shooting them. Something nice about a solid auto. Of course, I have only fired them in .357mag and .44mag, so who knows.
I guess the cheap new guns (like Lorcins) perplex me the most. Just about everything else out there has a purpose.
As for Rugers, well I don't plan on buying one, but the Mark II and 10/22 are two of the nicest .22LRs I have ever fired, and I think Vaqueros & SRHs are just gorgeous. I eagerly await the day when Ruger changes their tune, so I can "vote with my wallet" and get the guns I want. I guess that is what used guns are for, eh?
gulogulo1970
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Steyr M40 and S40. Just ugly.
Kamicosmos
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That's odd. My Mark I .357 has never jammed, except when I pushed light jacked bullets too fast and it started leading up the slide. But that's my fault, not the gun's.
My friend's Mark VII .50 never jams. It doesn't jam with the .44 barrel either.
Now, when people are afraid of them, and they limp-wrist them...they'll jam. But again, that's not the gun's fault. Many autos don't like limp wristing or other funky grips.
As far as them being ugly. PaShaw! They are Wicked Sick!
Seriously though, it takes all kinds. That's why we have choice. I personally think S&W autos are incredibly ugly, but some people think they're nice. Hi-Points and Jennings are ugly, and IMO they look unsafe, but from what I've read, they work.
To sum up: Don't be hatin'.
"That's odd. My Mark I .357 has never jammed, except when I pushed light jacked bullets too fast and it started leading up the slide. But that's my fault, not the gun's."
I have fired three .44mags and they all jammed. I also fired a .50 but only a few rounds and it didn't jam but it sure kicked! That .50 is kind of fun but the gun is so large, I would feel better armed with a Beretta 92fs since I can grip it and fire it fast. 16 rds of 9mm in a few seconds on target is much better than 8 rds of .50 at half the speed and not hitting anything. I know that is just me but I would bet my Beretta that most people could empty a Beretta mag faster and more accuratly than a .50 cal DE mag. Of course, a 9mm is not going to do the same kind of damage as a 50 if it does hit.
I have fired three .44mags and they all jammed. I also fired a .50 but only a few rounds and it didn't jam but it sure kicked! That .50 is kind of fun but the gun is so large, I would feel better armed with a Beretta 92fs since I can grip it and fire it fast. 16 rds of 9mm in a few seconds on target is much better than 8 rds of .50 at half the speed and not hitting anything. I know that is just me but I would bet my Beretta that most people could empty a Beretta mag faster and more accuratly than a .50 cal DE mag. Of course, a 9mm is not going to do the same kind of damage as a 50 if it does hit.
ralphie98
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I'm surprised that there are people out there that buy $3000+ handguns, usually 1911s, but I'm a penny pincher.
Hmmm... the most popular answers so far are glocks and makarovs. What does that say about me that the two guns I own are a glock and a makarov? They are both completely reliable and I enjoy shooting them. That is probably the answer to the question of why people buy these guns, it's because they like shooting them.
Hmmm... the most popular answers so far are glocks and makarovs. What does that say about me that the two guns I own are a glock and a makarov? They are both completely reliable and I enjoy shooting them. That is probably the answer to the question of why people buy these guns, it's because they like shooting them.
The Drew
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There are lots of people that equate inexpensive with cheap...
CZ 52 inexpensive...
bryco or jennings cheap...
bersa thunder 380 inexpensive...
hi point cheap...
makarov inexpensive...
lorcin cheap...
there are plenty of good firearms for those on a tight budget... you just have to be willing to do your homework...
CZ 52 inexpensive...
bryco or jennings cheap...
bersa thunder 380 inexpensive...
hi point cheap...
makarov inexpensive...
lorcin cheap...
there are plenty of good firearms for those on a tight budget... you just have to be willing to do your homework...
JeepDriver
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My .02
>Flame suit on<
1911's
There are to many problems with feeding and extraction. I see more problems with 1911's at the indoor range I work at then any other firearm. There are some high end 1911's that are damn accurate and feel wonderful to shoot, but I see no need to lay out $2000+ to get a "good" 1911 when I can spend $750 on a Sig 220 or $500 on a Glock 21. Both will be reliable and leave plenty of money for ammo!
Just my opinion, remember it's worth just as much as yours!
FLAME AWAY ! ! !
>Flame suit on<
1911's
There are to many problems with feeding and extraction. I see more problems with 1911's at the indoor range I work at then any other firearm. There are some high end 1911's that are damn accurate and feel wonderful to shoot, but I see no need to lay out $2000+ to get a "good" 1911 when I can spend $750 on a Sig 220 or $500 on a Glock 21. Both will be reliable and leave plenty of money for ammo!
Just my opinion, remember it's worth just as much as yours!
FLAME AWAY ! ! !
Peter M. Eick
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Plastic framed guns.
Everyone I have shot seems to have a flex in them during recoil. I hate that. I had a Glock 20 and could never get over it. It got sold along with the P22t.
Since then, one basic rule. No more plastic.
Everyone I have shot seems to have a flex in them during recoil. I hate that. I had a Glock 20 and could never get over it. It got sold along with the P22t.
Since then, one basic rule. No more plastic.
Island Beretta
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Peter: I too am starting to rethink plastic frame guns, that frame flexing somehow causes me to temporarily lose the feel for the gun...and this throws me out esp. when trying to be fast and accurate.
I have been trying to get over this for sometime now but to no avail..
I have been trying to get over this for sometime now but to no avail..
HighVelocity
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Anything from Hi-point. I saw a guy at the gunshow buy a $100 Hi-point 9mm and he had a Kimber box in his hand. I just don't get it.
Sir Aardvark
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The Springfield XD.
I do not own one, but I've had customers purchase quite a few of them, and I've shot the regular and compensated models.
For all of you out there who love Glocks, here is something that has all of the strong points of the Glock but is even better: it has an external grip safety, so it's safer to carry; and it fits your hand like a glove (at least it fits my hand like a glove).
My only beef about it is that it is not available in .45 ACP, that is why I have a Glock 30 as my CCW firearm.
I do not own one, but I've had customers purchase quite a few of them, and I've shot the regular and compensated models.
For all of you out there who love Glocks, here is something that has all of the strong points of the Glock but is even better: it has an external grip safety, so it's safer to carry; and it fits your hand like a glove (at least it fits my hand like a glove).
My only beef about it is that it is not available in .45 ACP, that is why I have a Glock 30 as my CCW firearm.
What I find surprising is that enough people were brave enough to buy the really cheap guns and earn them a following. Some of them work very well for what they are, but on first impression I usually think 
Case in point:
I bought a heritage "rough rider" .22 awhile back. I'd never actually seen one until the day I bought it. I read a ton about them online and it seemed like 90% of folks said they worked great for the price.
Then I got to the store and they pulled one out of the case
This is one fugly gun! Could this really be what I was reading about? I made them pull another one out and it was better. But still....this thing is UGLY! But I didn't have anything too demanding planned for it and remembered what I had read so I bought it.
And darned if it doesn't work just fine. I'm no wild bill hickock, but I think its accurate and it isn't picky about ammo. I mainly shoot CB's through it and after getting a feel for it I'm pretty good out to 10 yards off hand. Stick some LR's in there and its good for at least that far. Haven't played with the magnum cylinder yet.
Seems like every time I make a shot though I find myself looking at the ugly SOB and wondering how it can do that. Witness marks, poorly done powerdercoat, grips don't match up with the metal. How did anyone ever buy one of these things just from handling it at the store?
I've never shot a high point, but from reading about them and looking at them, I'd say the same is true about them.
So how does it get started? Is there some kind of conspiracy?
Case in point:
I bought a heritage "rough rider" .22 awhile back. I'd never actually seen one until the day I bought it. I read a ton about them online and it seemed like 90% of folks said they worked great for the price.
Then I got to the store and they pulled one out of the case
This is one fugly gun! Could this really be what I was reading about? I made them pull another one out and it was better. But still....this thing is UGLY! But I didn't have anything too demanding planned for it and remembered what I had read so I bought it.And darned if it doesn't work just fine. I'm no wild bill hickock, but I think its accurate and it isn't picky about ammo. I mainly shoot CB's through it and after getting a feel for it I'm pretty good out to 10 yards off hand. Stick some LR's in there and its good for at least that far. Haven't played with the magnum cylinder yet.
Seems like every time I make a shot though I find myself looking at the ugly SOB and wondering how it can do that. Witness marks, poorly done powerdercoat, grips don't match up with the metal. How did anyone ever buy one of these things just from handling it at the store?
I've never shot a high point, but from reading about them and looking at them, I'd say the same is true about them.
So how does it get started? Is there some kind of conspiracy?
It really suprises me when anyone purchases any firearms thta I do not own or like at the particular moment.
That being said, this week I am looking down on anyone who is not purchasing pistol made by Heckler & Koch. Last week it was Sig Sauer and I believe next week will be Kimber.
That being said, this week I am looking down on anyone who is not purchasing pistol made by Heckler & Koch. Last week it was Sig Sauer and I believe next week will be Kimber.
Wags
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Yes I shake my head at a lot of handguns that people purchase. But I'm not in there shoes or on there budget. On the positive side it increases firearms owners overall numbers which is good at the voting polls. Lets not shy away potential firearms owners because it's not what I like, and yours is a boat anchor mentality. Be happy they are joining the ranks.
Sir Aardvark
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Hey Redneck-
I also purchased a Rough Rider .22LR/.22Mag Conversion in blue.
It's really ugly!. I laughed when I first saw the grips; they look like they want to be some sort of failed, fancy laminated job.
My thoughts behind the purchase were that I wanted a .22 revolver that I could drop in the dirt and not cry over, and, it could be something simple that the kids could shoot.
I was not disappointed.
I tend to mess around with everything I buy, in an attempt to make it "better". All I've done with this was hose it out real good with Gunscrubber-type degreaser, dry-fire it a bunch, then spray it down with Breakfree, then blast all the excess off with my air compressor - that seemed to help a lot!.
I also fire-lapped it with some 600 grit lapping compound and some .22LR standard velocity rounds - that tightened up my groups noticeably and polished the bore real shiny, too.
I also purchased a Rough Rider .22LR/.22Mag Conversion in blue.
It's really ugly!. I laughed when I first saw the grips; they look like they want to be some sort of failed, fancy laminated job.
My thoughts behind the purchase were that I wanted a .22 revolver that I could drop in the dirt and not cry over, and, it could be something simple that the kids could shoot.
I was not disappointed.
I tend to mess around with everything I buy, in an attempt to make it "better". All I've done with this was hose it out real good with Gunscrubber-type degreaser, dry-fire it a bunch, then spray it down with Breakfree, then blast all the excess off with my air compressor - that seemed to help a lot!.
I also fire-lapped it with some 600 grit lapping compound and some .22LR standard velocity rounds - that tightened up my groups noticeably and polished the bore real shiny, too.
38SnubFan
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Both my guns are inexpensive guns, but have suited me well and have always shot reliably and accurately.
1st gun: Weirauch (EAA) Windicator .38 snub-nose.
2nd gun: Bersa FireStorm .45 ACP
The EAA I took my chances on for $100. My co-worker recommended it, and my boss (a veteran police officer with an EXTENSIVE knowledge of firearms) backed me up on the purchase.
The Bersa....I just did my homework on. Everyone I talked to (including gunsmiths) recommened them and tell me they're one of the best values for the money they've ever shot.
Next purchase: Probably a Beretta 96F or a 1911 full-size or commander-size, as I'm slowly working my way up to more expensive guns as my budget eventally loosens.
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1st gun: Weirauch (EAA) Windicator .38 snub-nose.
2nd gun: Bersa FireStorm .45 ACP
The EAA I took my chances on for $100. My co-worker recommended it, and my boss (a veteran police officer with an EXTENSIVE knowledge of firearms) backed me up on the purchase.
The Bersa....I just did my homework on. Everyone I talked to (including gunsmiths) recommened them and tell me they're one of the best values for the money they've ever shot.
Next purchase: Probably a Beretta 96F or a 1911 full-size or commander-size, as I'm slowly working my way up to more expensive guns as my budget eventally loosens.
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nero45acp
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Maybe I'm jaded, but not much of what people will do or buy surprises me anymore.
Having said that I've gotta say I think Glocks and 1911's are way overrated. One has poor ergonomics, a spongy trigger, and because of it's design is more prone to negligent discharges than alot of other pistols (yes I know it's the shooter's fault, but a DAO pistol with a relatively light and short trigger makes stupidity easier to achieve), but it is very reliable. The other has great ergonomics and trigger, but way too many of them hit the shelves with poorly/untuned extractors, thus rendering them out of the box jamamatics. (Spare me the lecture about how easy it is to tune an extractor, for the price one pay's for most 1911's they should shoot everything but dirtclods! And when was the last time you had to tune your new DVD player, TV set, or refrigerator to make it function properly?)
nero
Having said that I've gotta say I think Glocks and 1911's are way overrated. One has poor ergonomics, a spongy trigger, and because of it's design is more prone to negligent discharges than alot of other pistols (yes I know it's the shooter's fault, but a DAO pistol with a relatively light and short trigger makes stupidity easier to achieve), but it is very reliable. The other has great ergonomics and trigger, but way too many of them hit the shelves with poorly/untuned extractors, thus rendering them out of the box jamamatics. (Spare me the lecture about how easy it is to tune an extractor, for the price one pay's for most 1911's they should shoot everything but dirtclods! And when was the last time you had to tune your new DVD player, TV set, or refrigerator to make it function properly?)
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