Ok, turning 21 in a week and i'm about to apply for my NYS pistol permit/CCW (Which you need to get a handgun in NYS). To apply I actually have to buy a handgun before I can turn in the paperwork. I've been thinking about a couple different guns.
Main thing I will be using it for is target shooting and something to toss in my backpack since I go hiking and camping alot (Which will be nice because I used to bring one of my AK's and have to leave it in my truck all weekend). I will probably almost never carry it concealed, maybe occasionally but I don't think i'm gonna bother carrying a gun every day.
I've been looking at a Browning Hi-power, I've wanted one since I saw Indiana Jones had one when I was a kid, and they are reasonably priced, most of the good used FN ones are around 600-700 on GB and the Inglis Canadian ones are reasonable too. Plus since we live under the shadow of the NYS AWB I am limited to only what hi-cap mags were made pre 94. Since the gun has been made since the early 1900's there are tons on the market and they are pretty cheap for 13 rounders.
Anyone have any other suggestions though? I almost exclusively buy military surplus or old guns and would like something like that. I'd been looking at the old Colt Official Police .38's too but I kind want an auto first.
Main thing I will be using it for is target shooting and something to toss in my backpack since I go hiking and camping alot (Which will be nice because I used to bring one of my AK's and have to leave it in my truck all weekend). I will probably almost never carry it concealed, maybe occasionally but I don't think i'm gonna bother carrying a gun every day.
I've been looking at a Browning Hi-power, I've wanted one since I saw Indiana Jones had one when I was a kid, and they are reasonably priced, most of the good used FN ones are around 600-700 on GB and the Inglis Canadian ones are reasonable too. Plus since we live under the shadow of the NYS AWB I am limited to only what hi-cap mags were made pre 94. Since the gun has been made since the early 1900's there are tons on the market and they are pretty cheap for 13 rounders.
Anyone have any other suggestions though? I almost exclusively buy military surplus or old guns and would like something like that. I'd been looking at the old Colt Official Police .38's too but I kind want an auto first.
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