Thread: Guns Guns and MORE Guns

I'll be shooting competition this weekend, wish me luck!

Originally Posted by MisterClean

I'll be shooting competition this weekend, wish me luck!

I have faith in you my friend, you have my good luck wishes.

Originally Posted by MisterClean

I'll be shooting competition this weekend, wish me luck!

Good luck sir.

Let us know how youget on.

Geek

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Originally Posted by TheGeek

Good luck sir.

Let us know how youget on.

Geek

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I need one of those Freddie,, where do I get one? TC

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

I need one of those Freddie,, where do I get one? TC

TC, are you talking about the pistols?

I'm going to a big gun show in Washington on Sunday looking for a new (to me) pistol. What advice do you guys have for buying used? I'm interested in a few models specifically, but open to a lot of others.
on my short list:
Browning Hi-Power
1911 style (don't have huge preference on manufacturer) in .45
.357 revolver (Taurus, S&W, Colt)
M&P Shield

I already own:
HK P30
S&W .38SPL
Colt M1908 Pocket Hammerless

I have owned a couple 1911 models and I love them. There are a few "tests" that can be performed to see if the gun is tight. Now whether or not these are tests that truly determine if a gun is wore out or not I can not tell you this but I feel they make sense. Not in this particular order but here are the ones I can recall off the top of my head,
1. lock the slide back and shake the gun, this gives you an idea of how tight the fit is between the slide & frame as well as any other matting surface.
I believe in this test because I had a kimber that made hardly any noise at all and I now have a cheaper 1911 and in this position it rattles a bit.
2. with the slide forward in battery put your finger on the barrel and see if it moves. basically you are checking the play between the barrel bushing and the barrel.

I know if you go to youtube there are a couple videos on what to look for I can not recall any of the others right now, I believe the video I watched showed about 5 things to look for in 1911 model guns. I hope this helps a bit and good luck finding what you are looking for. Love gun shopping!

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

I'm going to a big gun show in Washington on Sunday looking for a new (to me) pistol. What advice do you guys have for buying used? I'm interested in a few models specifically, but open to a lot of others.
on my short list:
Browning Hi-Power
1911 style (don't have huge preference on manufacturer) in .45
.357 revolver (Taurus, S&W, Colt)
M&P Shield

I already own:
HK P30
S&W .38SPL
Colt M1908 Pocket Hammerless

I'd delete Taurus from consideration. IMHO. The Browning Hi Power is a favorite of mine, the 9mm caliber is cheaper than 45acp, so rather than a 1911 I'd look to that. Condition is paramount, so if it is a semi-auto look at the innards for visible wear. I prefer double action only semis and revolvers, so if you go revolver a hammerless DAO J-frame would be my choice. S&W airweight 38spl or the more expensive 357s. Kahr Arms or Glock semi autos are also my preference for CCW.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I'd delete Taurus from consideration. IMHO. The Browning Hi Power is a favorite of mine, the 9mm caliber is cheaper than 45acp, so rather than a 1911 I'd look to that. Condition is paramount, so if it is a semi-auto look at the innards for visible wear. I prefer double action only semis and revolvers, so if you go revolver a hammerless DAO J-frame would be my choice. S&W airweight 38spl or the more expensive 357s. Kahr Arms or Glock semi autos are also my preference for CCW.

yeah I guess I should've caveat'd glocks, I've tried them out at the range in multiple frame sizes and the grips were just too large for my hands. Plus, as much as I like my P30 I think I'm gearing more towards steel frames for my next.

Originally Posted by MisterClean

I'll be shooting competition this weekend, wish me luck!

Just wear that Stetson and you'll be in the ten ring every shot !