what pistol should i buy?
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
Buy a Glock.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
Holy shit.... Welcome to armyranger.com. Thanks for your serviceParabellum wrote:Buy a Glock.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
No shit...Seriously.... Welcome..RangerX wrote:Holy shit.... Welcome to armyranger.com. Thanks for your serviceParabellum wrote:Buy a Glock.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
Glock Glock Glock. I get it lots of guys like 'em. I cordially DESPISE that company and anything it produces.
I say "cordially" because they may be a good or even great gun for a lot of shooters...they fit my hands for shit. The only pistol I've shot that is more awkward in my hands is any FN pistol. Glock feels like a broom handle Mauser.
As has been said: rent quite a few brands and calibers then make a decision. You may find that it's the less expensive option that fits better. Even if it isn't, one expensive weapon that you enjoy shooting is far less than buying one pistol then another until you find the right one.
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I say "cordially" because they may be a good or even great gun for a lot of shooters...they fit my hands for shit. The only pistol I've shot that is more awkward in my hands is any FN pistol. Glock feels like a broom handle Mauser.
As has been said: rent quite a few brands and calibers then make a decision. You may find that it's the less expensive option that fits better. Even if it isn't, one expensive weapon that you enjoy shooting is far less than buying one pistol then another until you find the right one.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
Heh. The biggest gripe I hear about Glocks at matches is the grip. It's either great, or the work of evil reptilian overlords. It's amazing how different hands can be. Most who don't like the Glock grip will be quite happy with a Springfield XD/XDM or a S&W M&P.
Firearms aside, Glock has some pretty colorful history in development right now. Between Gaston Glock's near death experience to 'issues' on Team Glock, they could get their own section in the local gossip pages.
Firearms aside, Glock has some pretty colorful history in development right now. Between Gaston Glock's near death experience to 'issues' on Team Glock, they could get their own section in the local gossip pages.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
MARSOC has adopted them.TC204 wrote:1911! It's been around for a long time for a good reason and I think the Marines are going back to it, again.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
I've shot a man with a M1911A1, .45 cal. He went down, I currently have a Glock 17. I need to get a .45.
Re: what pistol should i buy?
I believe I read this article when it first came out (linked by someone on this board). Good read for me again.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
http://www.xdspistol.com/Jim wrote: I need to get a .45.
I have shot one and surprisingly it is not hard to control. If you have large hands you will defiantly want a pinky extension.
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Re: what pistol should i buy?
I prefer the M1911. Would prefer a national match, but $$$.Flesh Thorn wrote:http://www.xdspistol.com/Jim wrote: I need to get a .45.
I have shot one and surprisingly it is not hard to control. If you have large hands you will defiantly want a pinky extension.
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