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Shoehorn! · 10-22-2007, 08:19 PM

I passed the NRA pistol class last weekend, so I can now legally buy a gun here in Hawaii. Problem is, I don't know too much about them yet, so I need some recommendations.

I've shot a couple Sigs and a Glock, and I think I like the Glock better. I just got back from shooting a Ruger .357 Magnum, and kinda liked that, but I think I want a semiautomatic. I'll mainly be using it for range shooting, so please give me some recommendations.

Juicy D. Links · 10-22-2007, 08:21 PM

they wont give me a license here

Sosa · 10-22-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

they wont give me a license here

you don't need a gun anywhere!

Shoehorn! · 10-22-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

they wont give me a license here

Not even to just own one?

If you're not a felon they can't deny you of your Constitutional Right to own a gun.

BannerAnt · 10-22-2007, 08:27 PM

and you need a handgun why?

After Shock Media · 10-22-2007, 08:29 PM

a 50 cal desert eagle.

Actually I am more of a fan of revolvers, really like a small snub nosed pistol for a handgun. Specially since odds are you will not need more than six shots for personal protection.

Now for my real cecommendation - never turn a gun side ways when firing no matter how cool it looks in the movies. Specially if its a semi such as a glock.

Shoehorn! · 10-22-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BannerAnt

and you need a handgun why?

Because I want one, and I can have one.

I enjoy spending a Sunday afternoon at Koko Head shooting guns with my friends.

Shoehorn! · 10-22-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

a 50 cal desert eagle.

Actually I am more of a fan of revolvers, really like a small snub nosed pistol for a handgun. Specially since odds are you will not need more than six shots for personal protection.

They do actually have some pretty badass assault rifles for sale at the gun shop. With all the cool lights and lasers and 35 round clips and stuff. But you can't use them in automatic mode here because its illegal.

jalami · 10-22-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn!

Not even to just own one?

If you're not a felon they can't deny you of your Constitutional Right to own a gun.

Yeah, that would be fucked up... I'm a foreigner in this country and my residence is still in progress but I could still own a gun given enough hoops to jump through...

TinCan · 10-22-2007, 09:04 PM

Glock 19
Glock 30

crockett · 10-22-2007, 09:05 PM

Don't buy a Glock.. way over rated. Look into H&K for a quality pistol.

http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/products.html

baddog · 10-22-2007, 09:05 PM

See Sig

-Sauer

Anthony · 10-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Go to the range and rent as many as you can. Find out what fits your hand. You are a smaller build, so grip can be important. .45's are good, look at 1911's. I'd recommened a 9mm for you.

Sigs, HK, GLOCK, even SA XD's are all great guns.

datatank · 10-22-2007, 09:32 PM

I would suggest an XD

datatank · 10-22-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

Go to the range and rent as many as you can. Find out what fits your hand. You are a smaller build, so grip can be important. .45's are good, look at 1911's. I'd recommened a 9mm for you.

Sigs, HK, GLOCK, even SA XD's are all great guns.

What you mean "EVEN" ;)

Juicy D. Links · 10-22-2007, 09:34 PM

llook at all this shit i have to do

http://www.police.co.nassau.ny.us/pi...pplication.htm

Anthony · 10-22-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by datatank

What you mean "EVEN" ;)

"Even", as in XD's wouldn't be my first choice, as I own Ed Browns, Kimbers, and Les Baer 1911's. Which all outshoot the XD that I own.

The difference between a 500.00 gun, and a custom 2500.00 one.

Grapesoda · 10-22-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn!

I passed the NRA pistol class last weekend, so I can now legally buy a gun here in Hawaii. Problem is, I don't know too much about them yet, so I need some recommendations.

I've shot a couple Sigs and a Glock, and I think I like the Glock better. I just got back from shooting a Ruger .357 Magnum, and kinda liked that, but I think I want a semiautomatic. I'll mainly be using it for range shooting, so please give me some recommendations.

I got a 1911 .45, I wanted a big 'slow' bullet. love my 45's

Juicy D. Links · 10-22-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

"Even", as in XD's wouldn't be my first choice, as I own Ed Browns, Kimbers, and Les Baer 1911's. Which all outshoot the XD that I own.

The difference between a 500.00 gun, and a custom 2500.00 one.

I want a XD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sandman! · 10-22-2007, 09:46 PM

i have one of these

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?model=23

and one of these

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?model=2

Chio · 10-22-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

llook at all this shit i have to do

http://www.police.co.nassau.ny.us/pi...pplication.htm

I have a permit from LI NY (Suffolk County) and it was a pain in the ass. It was much easier in Florida

Shoehorn I like glocks.

Grapesoda · 10-22-2007, 09:48 PM

[QUOTE=Anthony;13273433 You are a smaller build, so grip can be important. .45's are good, look at 1911's. I'd recommened a 9mm for you.
[/QUOTE]

love my 1911's. have 2, the 9mm's just don't punch like a 1911 and the slug travels so fast. I was afraid it would go through to many walls when I needed to use it in the house.

find a small dark room to bang your gun off in after you get it. this way you'll have some idea what to expect if ya need to use it some night unexpectedly in your house. banging rounds off at night in your bedroom is way different that banging rounds off at the range.

and remember this: lots of people get killed with 'unloaded' guns. always be careful. a gun is not a toy. -bmb

Shoehorn! · 10-22-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

llook at all this shit i have to do

http://www.police.co.nassau.ny.us/pi...pplication.htm

Damn, that is quite a pain in the ass. Espescially the 6 month minimum waiting period.

mikesouth · 10-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Forget the glock

glock is to quality handguns what mcdonalds is to quality food

the .45 ACP 1911 is decent as is the SIG-Sauer P225

The S&W and Ruger Wheel guns are good choices as well Go for a 3 inch barrel

Makarov is decent but parts can be a problem Makarov is known for being almost as reliable as the Sigs The Bersa Thunder is pretty well regarded as well

If you want firepower the desert fox .50 is a canon, if you can shoot it accurately and comfortably

No matter which handgun you buy nothing is a substitute for proficiency....practice practice practice. As a self defense weapon it should feel natural and the operation should be instinctive and that only comes with consistant practice.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 10-23-2007, 12:20 AM

Start off with something ya can learn with and get better with like a SW 45.

pr0 · 10-23-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

a 50 cal desert eagle.

he doesn't have a wheelchair to pick up the re-coil

After Shock Media · 10-23-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pr0

he doesn't have a wheelchair to pick up the re-coil

When I finally found a range that would let me fire it the chair did not help.

Reminded me of when I first fired what I nickname the pipe. A passed down through the family single shot break away 12 gauge shotgun with a solid wood stock, no rubber cushion etc.

I since traded my .50 for a good number of damn punk ass tech 9's which I droped off in a so cal gun show in a few hours at twice the price. Yeah I know not the most fucking moral thing in the world but fuck it I was flat ass broke, my damn comic store had been burglarized, the police did not give a shit, most of the expensive shit couldnt be insured so I was pissed at the fucking world and the system.

CarlosTheGaucho · 10-23-2007, 02:34 AM

I would go with the good old Berreta 92 or CZ 75 / CZ 85 compact - reliable, accurate, although I like all the revolvers too..

StickyGreen · 10-23-2007, 02:36 AM

The Ruger is gangster...

MikeVega · 10-23-2007, 02:44 AM

lots of info in this thread http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...ghlight=glocks

thunder99 · 10-23-2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

See Sig

-Sauer

I was waiting for you to pop up with a picture!

Juicy D. Links · 10-23-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn!

Damn, that is quite a pain in the ass. Espescially the 6 month minimum waiting period.

yeah it is very big pain in the ass.

CaptainHowdy · 10-23-2007, 07:35 AM

Crazy americans!

JohnV · 10-23-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

....Actually I am more of a fan of revolvers, really like a small snub nosed pistol for a handgun. Specially since odds are you will not need more than six shots for personal protection.

......

yup yup, revolvers are the way to go IMO....Smith & Wesson .45 for me, but if you must go semi-auto, Sig's & Smith & Wesson are top notch

ungratefulninja · 10-23-2007, 08:59 AM

I've fired quite a few. I have a Glock 19 personally. My other choice would have been a Springfield XD. The XD has a few more safeties on it, which is somewhat a personal preference.

I don't get the point of recommending a $2500.00 gun to someone just doing range shooting. I could see it if he mentioned wanting to collect guns. I'm thinking he'd just want simple and reliable.

Topglock.com usually has really good prices on Glocks.

10-22-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
Shoehorn! Die With Your Boots On Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 22,872	I need handgun recommendations I passed the NRA pistol class last weekend, so I can now legally buy a gun here in Hawaii. Problem is, I don't know too much about them yet, so I need some recommendations. I've shot a couple Sigs and a Glock, and I think I like the Glock better. I just got back from shooting a Ruger .357 Magnum, and kinda liked that, but I think I want a semiautomatic. I'll mainly be using it for range shooting, so please give me some recommendations. __________________

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After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	a 50 cal desert eagle. Actually I am more of a fan of revolvers, really like a small snub nosed pistol for a handgun. Specially since odds are you will not need more than six shots for personal protection. Now for my real cecommendation - never turn a gun side ways when firing no matter how cool it looks in the movies. Specially if its a semi such as a glock. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

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crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	Don't buy a Glock.. way over rated. Look into H&K for a quality pistol. http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/products.html Last edited by crockett; 10-22-2007 at 09:06 PM..

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Anthony Keyboard Warrior Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: One of the outer rings of Hell Posts: 9,653	Go to the range and rent as many as you can. Find out what fits your hand. You are a smaller build, so grip can be important. .45's are good, look at 1911's. I'd recommened a 9mm for you. Sigs, HK, GLOCK, even SA XD's are all great guns. __________________

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Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	they wont give me a license here

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TinCan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 148	Glock 19 Glock 30

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datatank Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: My dog is blacker than Tupac Posts: 5,471	I would suggest an XD

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Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	llook at all this shit i have to do http://www.police.co.nassau.ny.us/pi...pplication.htm

10-22-2007, 09:46 PM	#20
sandman! Icq: 14420613 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: chicago Posts: 15,432	i have one of these http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?model=23 and one of these http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?model=2 __________________ Need WebHosting ? Email me for some great deals [email protected]

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Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	[QUOTE=Anthony;13273433 You are a smaller build, so grip can be important. .45's are good, look at 1911's. I'd recommened a 9mm for you. [/QUOTE] love my 1911's. have 2, the 9mm's just don't punch like a 1911 and the slug travels so fast. I was afraid it would go through to many walls when I needed to use it in the house. find a small dark room to bang your gun off in after you get it. this way you'll have some idea what to expect if ya need to use it some night unexpectedly in your house. banging rounds off at night in your bedroom is way different that banging rounds off at the range. and remember this: lots of people get killed with 'unloaded' guns. always be careful. a gun is not a toy. -bmb

10-22-2007, 11:37 PM	#24
mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	Forget the glock glock is to quality handguns what mcdonalds is to quality food the .45 ACP 1911 is decent as is the SIG-Sauer P225 The S&W and Ruger Wheel guns are good choices as well Go for a 3 inch barrel Makarov is decent but parts can be a problem Makarov is known for being almost as reliable as the Sigs The Bersa Thunder is pretty well regarded as well If you want firepower the desert fox .50 is a canon, if you can shoot it accurately and comfortably No matter which handgun you buy nothing is a substitute for proficiency....practice practice practice. As a self defense weapon it should feel natural and the operation should be instinctive and that only comes with consistant practice. __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

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ungratefulninja Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	I've fired quite a few. I have a Glock 19 personally. My other choice would have been a Springfield XD. The XD has a few more safeties on it, which is somewhat a personal preference. I don't get the point of recommending a $2500.00 gun to someone just doing range shooting. I could see it if he mentioned wanting to collect guns. I'm thinking he'd just want simple and reliable. Topglock.com usually has really good prices on Glocks.