I feel the gun addiction coming on......

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LevelG27

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2009

I have the G27 as you know. It will be my carry and with a few modifications I can shoot the .357 and 9mm and of course the .40 cal as all ways.

So I think I want a few more just because.....Not to expensive 500-800 dollar range. Maybe a S&W Model 60 revolver short barrel but then we are looking at a another concealed carry. I really like the XD Springfield Sub Compact but then again concealed carry?

If I had money I would buy the extra two listed above and probably will one day but for now my next gun I want difference. Maybe a full size revolver or full size pistol.

Either can be full or compact just not sub compact this time around.......I would like to see your thoughts based on what I have written above any suggestions would greatly be appreciated......

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OrlandoDriver

· #2 · Mar 2, 2009

should i buy more gun or shouldn't I thats the question ???

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Al Lipscomb

· #3 · Mar 2, 2009

Unless there is something your current carry gun can't do for you I would hold off. Most people get into the "gun of the month club" and never learn to work any of their stuff properly. By the time you buy guns, ammo and holsters for each additional gun purchased you tend to have a safe full of unused guns and a box of worthless holsters.

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SuperTrkrE2812

· #4 · Mar 2, 2009

I think i would stick with the gun i like for right now.
Take the money you would spend on another gun, and buy plenty of ammo to practice with, like 5k rounds.
Then take some of your hard earned money and spend some of it taking some of Brownie's classes that he gives.:thumsup
Thats just my .02.

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deadeyedick

· #5 · Mar 2, 2009

I tend to take a different view of things, but perhaps that's because I'm reasonably accomplished with all my guns. I say buy, buy, buy as many guns and as much ammo as you can afford, because you never know what will be available in the future.

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FLRon

· #6 · Mar 2, 2009

Al Lipscomb said:
Unless there is something your current carry gun can't do for you I would hold off. Most people get into the "gun of the month club" and never learn to work any of their stuff properly. By the time you buy guns, ammo and holsters for each additional gun purchased you tend to have a safe full of unused guns and a box of worthless holsters.

Al speaks not with forked tongue, IMHO.

I think there is definitely a bit of a learning curve that we go through until we sort things out and figure out what's best for us.

I do also agree with Deadeye in that if you purchase quality firearms, you really can't get hurt, as prices tend to only climb of late. I think if we slide further and deeper into recession the used firearms prices might come down a bit, but I have not seen that happen with any of the Colts I tend to keep an eye on.

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Al Lipscomb

· #7 · Mar 2, 2009

deadeyedick said:
I tend to take a different view of things, but perhaps that's because I'm reasonably accomplished with all my guns.

And as an experienced shooter you are a knowledgeable buyer. You know where the gun ends and the shooter begins in selecting a carry gun. Too many of the new guys get caught up in the hype.

The Colts are not going to drop anytime soon. You have to be in deep before the collectibles go up for sale. I am hearing rumors that some shops are getting some of the panic buys back in the more common items. People ran out and put a couple grand on the Visa and now the bills are due.

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LevelG27

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 3, 2009

FLRon said:
Al speaks not with forked tongue, IMHO. I think there is definitely a bit of a learning curve that we go through until we sort things out and figure out what's best for us.

I do also agree with Deadeye in that if you purchase quality firearms, you really can't get hurt, as prices tend to only climb of late. I think if we slide further and deeper into recession the used firearms prices might come down a bit, but I have not seen that happen with any of the Colts I tend to keep an eye on.

Dang every single one of you on this thread all make valid points and leave me still in the open. Except FLRON here with those beautiful Colts. I would take a second loan on the house, cash in my IRA and be broke just so I could have those two Colts he's got. They are used too.........Unbelievable. :drinks

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FLRon

· #9 · Mar 3, 2009

That is very kind of you to say LevelG. If I can ever assist you in locating a nice Colt please let me know, as I am always happy to help. :drinks

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LevelG27

Discussion Starter · #10 · Mar 4, 2009

FLRon said:
That is very kind of you to say LevelG. If I can ever assist you in locating a nice Colt please let me know, as I am always happy to help. :drinks

Well as a new owner of a gun. Not only do I not know the market of guns. Especially used guns let alone finding such quality like you did (if i remember you purchased yours over the internet) Being used and over the internet I
1st-would be worried about getting scammed or a gun that is not as good as advertised. And 2nd- The guy on the other end would take advantage of my being new and may take me for a ride.

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Ghost

· #11 · Mar 8, 2009

You've got a great carry gun already. I'd keep practising with that.

We all get the fever! Sometimes it's almost too much to bear.

If you really want to buy another gun I suggest that you look for a used Ruger MK1 or MK11. A 22 practise gun will let you shoot a lot more than you can shooting even a 9mm.

I carry a G26 and take my MK1 with me every time I go to the range. It makes it affordable for me to shoot 200 rounds each time I go. I usually shot 100 9mm and 100 22s.

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