Anyo one else own a pistol?

429mustang · 11-18-2002, 07:39 PM

I was checking out some guns the other day, I think I'm gonna get a Beretta 96 Brigadier Inox. What does everyone else have? Any comments about the Beretta?

silver_pilate · 11-18-2002, 08:39 PM

Well, I don't know much about the Beretta. I've never fired one, but I have handled them, and they seem to have good quality. I like the automatic decocker/safety. Can't be too bad if the U.S. military decided to replace the tried and true 1911 with the 92's as standard issue side arm. I've also heard great things about the .40 S&W ammo. Seem's to be the magic combination.

Personally, the only pistol I own as of yet is a Para Ordinance P12.45. I don't believe Para makes this model anymore due to the popularity and capability of the P10.45 to make up the market share in this area. The P12 is a great little single action sub-compact with a 3.5" barrel. It fires .45 ACP and has a twelve round magazine capacity +1 in the chamber. It's small enough for concealed carry, and despite the stagger-stack magazine, it fits your hand nicely. Pretty accurate at medium and short range. Good self defence and carry pistol. Of course, if you really need twelve rounds of .45 ammo to take down an assailant, you've got bigger problems to deal with. The model I have is an alloy frame and blued steel body.

I'd love a Kimber Ultra CDP II, but there's no way I could afford the $1100 to $1200 to pull one down.

A word of caution.....45 ACP is a great self defense round with a ton of stopping power, however it isn't cheap to shoot for target practice. The 9mm Beretta would be a good buy if you plan on shooting a lot of target loads. 9mm's can be picked up pretty cheap in bulk, and the bottom line is, if you shoot the bad guy, he's not going to care if it's a .45 or a 9mm or a .22. All he knows is that he got a cap busted off in his...well, you know

.

For comparison...a typical box of 50 rounds runs about:

9mm = $6.50.......(a case of 500 runs around $65.00)
40S&W = $8.00.......(a case of 500 runs around $85.00)
45ACP = $14.00

--nathan

vheflin · 11-18-2002, 09:38 PM

I have two guns: Ruger GP100 .357 magnum 6" barrel and a Glock 19 9mm. Both are nice guns to shoot and not very expensive. For target practice I use .38 shells in the .357 to keep cost down as .357 loads are a little more expensive.

PKRWUD · 11-18-2002, 09:52 PM

Own and possess are two different things, fortunately.

It would be a federal offense for me to own a handgun, but I love my SKS.

Take care,
~Chris

tireburner163 · 11-18-2002, 10:13 PM

I don't own any(18). However my older brother does. He's got a Taraus .38 conceal and carry hammerless pistol that I like. But I really dig the Colt .45 model 92. Ultra nice.

Glock now those are nice guns.

BLOCKER · 11-18-2002, 10:24 PM

I realy like my GLOCK 22, but it is the only handgun I have used, not much for comparison sake.

DAN-MAN · 11-18-2002, 10:35 PM

My stepdad has got two .38's, not sure on which make they are. One is a police issue. the hammer never locks when you cock it back.

Quote:

originally posted by pkrwud
Own and possess are two different things, fortunately.

It would be a federal offense for me to own a handgun, but I love my SKS.

Take care,
~Chris

Chris, isn't a sks considered an "assualt rifle" in California?

Daniel.

srv1 · 11-18-2002, 10:47 PM

i personally like the kimber .45 myself

polara7777 · 11-18-2002, 11:31 PM

I own a Ruger P89 9MM. I love it. Great gun, but then I've never shot a Ruger that wasn't. Don't too much care for the Glocks. S&W is also a fine choice for firearms. Here is a picture of what my Ruger looks like except mine is stainless.

NotchJohnson · 11-19-2002, 11:48 AM

All my guns are in upstate New York where I usually go deer hunting every year, this year I couldnt go.(damn college!) Anyway Ive got a Dan Wesson 357, a little Marlin .22, Winchester lever action .30-.30, Maverick 12 guage, and an old Ithaca Deerslayer 12 guage that I dont shoot. I also have access to my uncles SKS, which is the most fun out of all to shoot. I love it.

joe4speed · 11-19-2002, 02:02 PM

I own a Taurus .40
I like it alot better that any glock I've tried, they just seem to jam on me.

95mustanggt · 11-19-2002, 02:41 PM

Winchester .243 and an old 30/30.

tireburner163 · 11-19-2002, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 95mustanggt
Winchester .243 and an old 30/30.

Oh, now if you wanna talk just plain 'ole guns. Yea....I got a few

silver_pilate · 11-19-2002, 04:57 PM

Amen to that, tireburner.

--nathan

fiveohpatrol · 11-19-2002, 06:50 PM

I've got a keltec 32, just nice to be able to carry in my pocket without anyone knowing.

I may be getting a Sig .380 soon, nice gun.

The Deuce · 11-20-2002, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DAN-MAN
isn't a sks considered an "assualt rifle" in California?

Daniel.

There are ways around it, I've shot an sks in CA before. Gotta love the grandfather clause.

429mustang · 11-20-2002, 03:14 PM

Who makes a good/good priced bolt action rifle. I'm looking to get something that can shoot fairly far and accurate w/scope, but fair priced and I don't know too much about rifles.

PKRWUD · 11-20-2002, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DAN-MAN
Chris, isn't a sks considered an "assualt rifle" in California?

Daniel.

Not if you put a 10 round clip in it.

Take care,
~Chris

Motorhead302 · 11-20-2002, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Not if you put a 10 round clip in it.

don't you mean "leave"? since they come standard with a fixed 10 rd mag? anyway.

i've got some stuff that is good quality, but not big brand, like a Norinco 1911 .45, nice gun, shoots great.
a taurus pt99 9mm
sks
mossberg 500 pump with 18" barrel
marlin semi auto 22 (clip fed)
smith and wesson .357 mag, stainless, 4" barrel. used to be a police pistol, got it for $160 from my uncle, he bought a crate of 'em at a police auction after the city switched to autos

i'm planning on expanding the collection a lot later on, but right now all my money is going into getting my car back on the road. dangit.

i have too many damn hobbies.

PKRWUD · 11-20-2002, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Motorhead302
don't you mean "leave"? since they come standard with a fixed 10 rd mag? anyway.

Yeah, yeah, that's what I meant, yeah, exactly!

11-18-2002, 07:39 PM	#1
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Anyo one else own a pistol? I was checking out some guns the other day, I think I'm gonna get a Beretta 96 Brigadier Inox. What does everyone else have? Any comments about the Beretta? __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

11-18-2002, 08:39 PM	#2
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Well, I don't know much about the Beretta. I've never fired one, but I have handled them, and they seem to have good quality. I like the automatic decocker/safety. Can't be too bad if the U.S. military decided to replace the tried and true 1911 with the 92's as standard issue side arm. I've also heard great things about the .40 S&W ammo. Seem's to be the magic combination. Personally, the only pistol I own as of yet is a Para Ordinance P12.45. I don't believe Para makes this model anymore due to the popularity and capability of the P10.45 to make up the market share in this area. The P12 is a great little single action sub-compact with a 3.5" barrel. It fires .45 ACP and has a twelve round magazine capacity +1 in the chamber. It's small enough for concealed carry, and despite the stagger-stack magazine, it fits your hand nicely. Pretty accurate at medium and short range. Good self defence and carry pistol. Of course, if you really need twelve rounds of .45 ammo to take down an assailant, you've got bigger problems to deal with. The model I have is an alloy frame and blued steel body. I'd love a Kimber Ultra CDP II, but there's no way I could afford the $1100 to $1200 to pull one down. A word of caution.....45 ACP is a great self defense round with a ton of stopping power, however it isn't cheap to shoot for target practice. The 9mm Beretta would be a good buy if you plan on shooting a lot of target loads. 9mm's can be picked up pretty cheap in bulk, and the bottom line is, if you shoot the bad guy, he's not going to care if it's a .45 or a 9mm or a .22. All he knows is that he got a cap busted off in his...well, you know . For comparison...a typical box of 50 rounds runs about: 9mm = $6.50.......(a case of 500 runs around $65.00) 40S&W = $8.00.......(a case of 500 runs around $85.00) 45ACP = $14.00 --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT Last edited by silver_pilate; 11-18-2002 at 08:47 PM..

11-18-2002, 09:52 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Own and possess are two different things, fortunately. It would be a federal offense for me to own a handgun, but I love my SKS. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-18-2002, 10:13 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I don't own any(18). However my older brother does. He's got a Taraus .38 conceal and carry hammerless pistol that I like. But I really dig the Colt .45 model 92. Ultra nice. Glock now those are nice guns. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-18-2002, 10:24 PM	#6
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	I realy like my GLOCK 22, but it is the only handgun I have used, not much for comparison sake. __________________ -1988 MUSTANG COBRA GT (Canadian...eh!) -1987 Mustang LX coupe (2.3L) -1978 Harley Davidson FLH -2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 -2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special -1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertable

11-18-2002, 10:47 PM	#8
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i personally like the kimber .45 myself __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

11-18-2002, 11:31 PM	#9
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	I own a Ruger P89 9MM. I love it. Great gun, but then I've never shot a Ruger that wasn't. Don't too much care for the Glocks. S&W is also a fine choice for firearms. Here is a picture of what my Ruger looks like except mine is stainless. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

11-19-2002, 11:48 AM	#10
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	All my guns are in upstate New York where I usually go deer hunting every year, this year I couldnt go.(damn college!) Anyway Ive got a Dan Wesson 357, a little Marlin .22, Winchester lever action .30-.30, Maverick 12 guage, and an old Ithaca Deerslayer 12 guage that I dont shoot. I also have access to my uncles SKS, which is the most fun out of all to shoot. I love it. __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

11-19-2002, 02:41 PM	#12
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Winchester .243 and an old 30/30. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

11-19-2002, 04:57 PM	#14
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Amen to that, tireburner. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

11-19-2002, 06:50 PM	#15
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I've got a keltec 32, just nice to be able to carry in my pocket without anyone knowing. I may be getting a Sig .380 soon, nice gun. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

11-20-2002, 03:14 PM	#17
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Who makes a good/good priced bolt action rifle. I'm looking to get something that can shoot fairly far and accurate w/scope, but fair priced and I don't know too much about rifles. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

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