pistol or cigars? - Page 2

icehog3 · 01-02-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Sounds like the standard issue for Illinois PD....My ex is the Deputy Chief in North Chicago PD, that's what they carry.

I wish that was my duty carry, Howard, we carry the Glock 17. I am much more comfortable with the Sig Sauer.

Bill86 · 01-02-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I wish that was my duty carry, Howard, we carry the Glock 17. I am much more comfortable with the Sig Sauer.

Which Sig Sauer Tom?

bigswol2 · 01-03-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

sig sauer .45.

church!

Zeuceone · 01-01-2011, 09:39 PM

Buy a proper safe that bolts into the ground. Then get a Glock.

Ranger_B · 01-01-2011, 10:00 PM

Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.

floydpink · 01-02-2011, 07:16 AM

I'm a skinny guy who is normally in cargo shorts.

An Airweight S&W 38 special is perfect for me and is always on me.

Crimson Trace laser grips sure help with accuracy.

yeah it only carries 5, but if I need more, that means I am in a long gun battle and should have been gone long ago.

I'd rather have it on me than any cigar.

Starz26 · 01-02-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I'm a skinny guy who is normally in cargo shorts.

An Airweight S&W 38 special is perfect for me and is always on me.

Crimson Trace laser grips sure help with accuracy.

yeah it only carries 5, but if I need more, that means I am in a long gun battle and should have been gone long ago.

I'd rather have it on me than any cigar.

Love my S&W 340PD (38+P & .357 @ 11oz). icehog I love my sigs as well. So those would be my two choices..

I also agree with the other comments about gun first, cigars next.

Like other said the gun can save your life....

floydpink · 01-02-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Starz26

Love my S&W 340PD (38+P & .357 @ 11oz). icehog I love my sigs as well. So those would be my two choices..

I also agree with the other comments about gun first, cigars next.

Like other said the gun can save your life....

Nice, I love that scandium model.

Mines just the plain old 38. I'll bet yours has quite a kick shooting 357's.

Starz26 · 01-02-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Nice, I love that scandium model.

Mines just the plain old 38. I'll bet yours has quite a kick shooting 357's.

You know, I had read that people who shot it said the web by their thimb would bleed and that the recoil was horrible...and that was with .38+p

When I first shot it I did not have the same experience. The way the grip and gun are designed the recoil seems to go straing back instead of lifting the barrel up....

My dad was afraid to shoot it as well but then i bough some .357 to put through it. After he saw me shooting it he gave it a shot. It actually kicked less than his Taurus...YMMV

With that said, I do not think I would be putting 10rds through it at a time....

either way it is a really fun gun to shoot..

To the OP, sorry for the thread jack but to get back on topic...

What have your experiences been up to this point? Make, model, cal...etc

What do you want to accomplish? Home defense, Conceal carry, competition, or just plain plinking....

Knowing your experience etc may help someone provide a most excellent suggestion..

neoflex · 01-02-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger_B

Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.

I also vote for a pistol. Been seeing your recent pick ups and it seems like you have a pretty good stash going anyway.
I own a .45 and .40 and find in my area at least that .40 ammo is by far the easiest to pickup with 9mm slowly becoming more readily available but not as much as the .40 round. Around here at least I can run out and get .40 ammo whenever I want but .45 is just about impossible to find unless I am looking to overpay and when I do find it I am spending more than what I want to stock up. I would just research what ammo is easily accessible for you where you will be living.

kaisersozei · 01-01-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

but ill be leaving the service soon and living on my own. So ive been thinking about and researching buying a pistol.

Not sure I follow how those are related, but it made me

elderboy02 · 01-01-2011, 11:52 PM

Glock 23

I love mine!

CoreyD · 01-02-2011, 12:00 AM

I have faith in my local pd and live in a tamed town. and since I'm a felon from a young hairbrained case I can't own a weopan so I say cigars, plus legally in our state you can;t conceal it brings me back to tamed town and little in house gun burglaries so cigars as well

icehog3 · 01-02-2011, 01:46 AM

I have the P220 DAK, Bill.

J0eybb · 01-02-2011, 01:49 AM

Pistol

Bill86 · 01-02-2011, 01:52 AM

Ah I can definitely see why you would be more comfortable with that than a Glock

Didn't like a full size Glock either. Had one, sold it. Frankly I don't think it shot straight worth a crap either or maybe it's just me and I shoot twice as good with a 1911.

Bruins Fan · 01-02-2011, 04:17 AM

Colt 1911 a tried and true proven stopper

01-03-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

Colt 1911 a tried and true proven stopper

I will never part with my Colt 1911 collection.

GTsetGO · 01-02-2011, 05:50 AM

Clock grip angles aren't for everyone.

My advise is to go to a shop with a range and rental pistols. Shoot a few of them and see what suits you.

As for what I have. I have an xd40 subcompact for my carry and a walther p99 40 for target and home protection.
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SNKBYT · 01-02-2011, 06:54 AM

I'd vote firearm......when I got off active duty (long ago), I got a Ruger Single Six 22cal.....then when I returned from OEF, I got a Kimber Raptor 45acp.....and now that I'm retiring from the service I'll be getting a rifle......& I still buy cigars..........so you can do both if planning ahead

01-01-2011, 09:39 PM	#4
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: pistol or cigars? Buy a proper safe that bolts into the ground. Then get a Glock.

01-01-2011, 10:00 PM	#5
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: pistol or cigars? Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.

01-02-2011, 07:16 AM	#6
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: pistol or cigars? I'm a skinny guy who is normally in cargo shorts. An Airweight S&W 38 special is perfect for me and is always on me. Crimson Trace laser grips sure help with accuracy. yeah it only carries 5, but if I need more, that means I am in a long gun battle and should have been gone long ago. I'd rather have it on me than any cigar. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

01-01-2011, 11:52 PM	#12
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: pistol or cigars? Glock 23 I love mine!

01-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#13
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: pistol or cigars? I have faith in my local pd and live in a tamed town. and since I'm a felon from a young hairbrained case I can't own a weopan so I say cigars, plus legally in our state you can;t conceal it brings me back to tamed town and little in house gun burglaries so cigars as well __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

01-02-2011, 01:46 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,263 Trading: (60)	Re: pistol or cigars? I have the P220 DAK, Bill. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-02-2011, 01:49 AM	#15
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: pistol or cigars? Pistol __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

01-02-2011, 01:52 AM	#16
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: pistol or cigars? Ah I can definitely see why you would be more comfortable with that than a Glock Didn't like a full size Glock either. Had one, sold it. Frankly I don't think it shot straight worth a crap either or maybe it's just me and I shoot twice as good with a 1911.

01-02-2011, 04:17 AM	#17
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: pistol or cigars? Colt 1911 a tried and true proven stopper __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

01-02-2011, 05:50 AM	#19
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: pistol or cigars? Clock grip angles aren't for everyone. My advise is to go to a shop with a range and rental pistols. Shoot a few of them and see what suits you. As for what I have. I have an xd40 subcompact for my carry and a walther p99 40 for target and home protection. Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2011, 06:54 AM	#20
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,290 Trading: (30)	Re: pistol or cigars? I'd vote firearm......when I got off active duty (long ago), I got a Ruger Single Six 22cal.....then when I returned from OEF, I got a Kimber Raptor 45acp.....and now that I'm retiring from the service I'll be getting a rifle......& I still buy cigars..........so you can do both if planning ahead __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

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