blue86buick
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Tonight I took 2 of my guns to my favorite gunshop, in the hopes of trading them in for something more useful to me. I traded a Marlin 336C 30-30 lever rifle, and a Remington 597 .22LR. The 597 was the first gun I bought, about 2 1/2 months ago, and was shot a lot when I first got it. However, lately, I haven't shot it at all...almost not at all since I got my .22 pistol, and even less after that. Not that there was anything wrong with the gun, it just didn't "do it" for me anymore...and, I have 2 other .22's to plink with.
The other gun is a Marlin 336C 30-30 that I got from WalMart 40 days ago. In that time, I have put maybe 50 rounds through it, none of which had anything to do with SD or hunting. I got the rifle for the wrong reason...I saw a potentially great deal, ended up with a good deal, and added another item to the list of "really didn't need it, really couldn't afford it, but can't resist it" things.
Also, I have a .380 Bersa Thunder duo-tone. There'd be nothing wrong with this gun...IF I had a CCW, (don't yet) I'm sure it would be serving me well. Well, I don't, so it doesn't. It's a fun gun...everyone that shoots it says they love it. It's cute. I quite like it...but it's not the best tool for MY needs at this time. Plus, I like the looks of the black one better.
Sooo...tonight, I took the two rifles to my favorite gunshop, and said "Will you take these, and help me get something that'll fit my needs better?" They said, "Sure! What do you want/need? We'll give you 290 for the 2 (plus some for the Bersa)" Basically, I want a gun that's fun to shoot, relatively inexpensive to shoot (w/o reloading, no more than .45ACP w/ factory), easy to shoot well for a not-very-experienced shooter (80 points @ 25y without struggling), and not too expensive (no more than $500).
What they can do for me:
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BTW mods, I primarly want suggestions on an auto pistol, so please leave this in Handguns:Auto. The .17 is a slim to none chance, and slim's on vacation (though he may come back early).
The other gun is a Marlin 336C 30-30 that I got from WalMart 40 days ago. In that time, I have put maybe 50 rounds through it, none of which had anything to do with SD or hunting. I got the rifle for the wrong reason...I saw a potentially great deal, ended up with a good deal, and added another item to the list of "really didn't need it, really couldn't afford it, but can't resist it" things.
Also, I have a .380 Bersa Thunder duo-tone. There'd be nothing wrong with this gun...IF I had a CCW, (don't yet) I'm sure it would be serving me well. Well, I don't, so it doesn't. It's a fun gun...everyone that shoots it says they love it. It's cute. I quite like it...but it's not the best tool for MY needs at this time. Plus, I like the looks of the black one better.
Sooo...tonight, I took the two rifles to my favorite gunshop, and said "Will you take these, and help me get something that'll fit my needs better?" They said, "Sure! What do you want/need? We'll give you 290 for the 2 (plus some for the Bersa)" Basically, I want a gun that's fun to shoot, relatively inexpensive to shoot (w/o reloading, no more than .45ACP w/ factory), easy to shoot well for a not-very-experienced shooter (80 points @ 25y without struggling), and not too expensive (no more than $500).
What they can do for me:
- Springfield 1911-A1 Mil-Spec - all 3 guns trade, not sure if I could get anything else (extra mag, ammo, etc) I have shot a 1911...not sure of details. Quite liked it and SA actions are nice. .45 ACP, booyeah. 7+1 means the fun is over that much quicker, and costs that much more.
- Ruger P95DC - Just the rifles, straight trade I think. Slight scratch on slide, (I've seen, not that bad) so he wants to get rid of it and will deal. Hi-cap mags available cheap.
- Steyr M9/40 - Said they could help me get one, but didn't discuss price. Shop fella said he likes the gun, it has a great grip angle, but after extended range sessions the grip gets a bit tiring. I would really like to shoot it myself before buying though.
- Used Beretta 92FS? - I'm pretty sure it was a 92FS...comes with at least 1 hi-cap mag, not sure what else. Got to shoot one a week ago...quite large, DA rather hard...would like to shoot it (friend's) again before I choose it.
- Glock - Liked the consistent trigger pull. Grip didn't fit hand well (finger ridges), ugly , and they seem "loose" when cycling the slide.
- Walther P99 - My "holy grail" until proven wrong. Fits hand well, love how they look, available hi-cap mags. Available in DAO and QA for consistent trigger pull. Want to shoot one first though, so I don't make a $600 mistake.
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BTW mods, I primarly want suggestions on an auto pistol, so please leave this in Handguns:Auto. The .17 is a slim to none chance, and slim's on vacation (though he may come back early).