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no no no. i don't want to imply at ALL that i think my advice is more or less valuable than anyone else's here. they're certainly right about the fact that things change when you actually have to use your weapon. there's so much truth there. it's just apples and oranges. by no means do i consider myself an expert or anything. i just take it seriously. you'd not find me offering any advice on shooting strategies or combat strategies, as i have no expertise and no right to do so. i just don't feel like you need combat experience to recommend a choice of handgun. you just need experience with handguns.
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It just seems that what you meant was 2-3 hours a week gives you credibility to help him choose a gun, not how to use it. |
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So, back on track. Buy the best gun you can afford, and don't be afraid to look at used provided you can verify its in good serviceable condition.
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I used to shoot roughly 6 hours a week minimum. Sometimes up to 15 hours a week. Mostly shotguns, but I've had my share of pistol shooting, and some rifle.
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oh and with 6 tours in iraq and afghanistan, i think i have some room to speak on the matter. Last edited by Digital.James; 10-23-2011 at 11:27 PM.. |
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all this gun talk is making my trigger finger itch. can't wait to get out and kill some ducks, and maybe a deer, this winter. i use a bigger stick for that though.
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In a perfect world... The actually carry these in Munich. Cool as hell IMO.
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I think obviously something a little more benign than how it may have been taken. Appreciative of the offer to clarify, so I'll attempt... For the advice requested, specifically on choosing a given firearm over another, be wary of prioritizing advice from persons who seem to imply through obvious chest-thumping or otherwise that they're the authority due to their personal experience which may be very different than the expected experience of the other party. Further, I've found that those willing to share certain types of experiences openly with near strangers should be taken with a grain of salt. |
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Ok, that sounds reasonable, but I haven't seen any obvious chest thumping here (At least not in this thread). I am not taking your statement personally, so keep that in mind while reading the rest of what I have to say here.
Some of us have quite a bit of relevant experience regarding the selection of use of a handgun, and because of that experience we feel that it is important to correct some obvious fallacies regarding that choice. As an enthusiast and a professional, I have helped litterally hundreds of people (Maybe thousands) through this process, and the last thing anyone wants is to be saddled with a firearm that is not appropriate to the shooter or the mission. It's an expensive and very personal choice, and it needs to be taken seriously. The best advice here is to find a gun that is comfortable in your hand, that you can shoot (or learn to shoot) with reasonable accuracy and then educate yourself on all the aspects of purchasing/owning/shooting/using in self defense of said firearm. It does not matter that someone spends 20 hours a week behind a shotgun practicing a specific skill. Little if any of that experience translates to armed encounters against another human being. Nor does 6 hours a week behind your new handgun. Those of us with experience in this arena cannot abide bad information going out no matter how well intentioned, and frankly anyone who takes advice only from an anonymous online forum regarding this type of purchase is an idiot. That is why I have been so vocal about many of the other things to consider, and I expect that James feels the same way. Lastly, there is no implication that I have significant experience in this area. It is an outright statement. I have spent my entire career working with people to keep them alive during armed encounters and if any of my experience can help the OP make a sound decision, I am satisfied. Gun ownership is serious business and carrying a firearm even more so. |
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does anyone here have any recommendations as far as a cheap 40 cal ammo? maybe something that wal-mart sells and won't jam in 1 second?
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remington UMC ammo. available in bulk, cheaper than a lot of ammo on the shelves, and not cheap quality. i would never advise someone to shoot low quality budget ammo like through a handgun unless you like misfires, sparks, and bad powder burns.
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cheap and reliable usually don't go together when it comes to ammo. Dont buy Blaser aluminum, and I wouldn't even buy their brass stuff. Black hills, winchester and remington are all solid manufacturers, but I care more about reliability than cost, so I might not be of great help here. Sellier and Belloit make good affordable ammo that I have used in our range program for years. Cheaper than the others listed , but only good for training or zombies.
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lol i'll look into that
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