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Buying a new Gun

Started by joewolz, March 06, 2007, 02:27:41 PM

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joewolz

#75
March 07, 2007, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: JimBobOzNow that I think on it, as gamers we have failed you. Real gamers would have said you should buy yourself twin 50 cal Desert Eagles.

I rented one of thsoe on Xmas eve, and lemme tell you right now: if you don't have really strong wrists, don't bother with a Desert Eagle.

Every time I shot the fucking thing, the cases hit me right in the face.  Six out of Seven rounds in the clip, the shell would hit me in the fave.  I had one (really minor) burn and a ton of black smudges on my face from shooting that damn thing.  And my hand hurt like hell all day.

Not a fun weapon.

It did make my dick feel eight feet long while I was holding it, though.  :D
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spearweasel

#76
March 07, 2007, 09:16:39 PM
Quote from: joewolzI rented one of thsoe on Xmas eve, and lemme tell you right now: if you don't have really strong wrists, don't bother with a Desert Eagle.

Every time I shot the fucking thing, the cases hit me right in the face.  Six out of Seven rounds in the clip, the shell would hit me in the fave.  I had one (really minor) burn and a ton of black smudges on my face from shooting that damn thing.  And my hand hurt like hell all day.

Not a fun weapon.

It did make my dick feel eight feet long while I was holding it, though.  :D


Ditto all above - the few times I've fired one, it was like shooting a 2" x 4".
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Dominus Nox

#77
March 07, 2007, 11:49:44 PM
Quote from: spearweaselDitto all above - the few times I've fired one, it was like shooting a 2" x 4".
Say, is your avatar the bandit from "Rashomon"? Kinda looks like it....
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spearweasel

#78
March 08, 2007, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: Dominus NoxSay, is your avatar the bandit from "Rashomon"? Kinda looks like it....

It's the same actor, Toshiro Mifune. The image is actually from Seven Samurai, though. Isn't that the best facial expression ever?
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If you were a poor Indian with no weapons, and a bunch of conquistadors came up to you and asked where the gold was, I don't think it would be a good idea to say, "I swallowed it. So sue me."

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Dominus Nox

#79
March 08, 2007, 04:26:19 PM
Quote from: spearweaselIt's the same actor, Toshiro Mifune. The image is actually from Seven Samurai, though. Isn't that the best facial expression ever?

Not bad, SW, now bad.

There was a movie called "Attack!" in which Jack Palance (RIP) did a death grimace that would be hard to beat.
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cnath.rm

#80
March 09, 2007, 01:38:56 PM
Quote from: JimBobOzNow that I think on it, as gamers we have failed you. Real gamers would have said you should buy yourself twin 50 cal Desert Eagles.
You forgot that they need to be chrome, (or non-reflective, one or the other) with extended clips, laser sights, with some sort of fast loading rig for after you burn through the first pair of mags, and of course, somehow you are supposed to put working silencers on them... :D
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RedFox

#81
March 09, 2007, 05:05:38 PM
Quote from: Technomancer.45 or larger?? Handguns don't get much bigger than that, and most states require security guards to carry .38s or 9mms.

EDIT: I can't find anyplace where it says that CA only allows certain calibers, just that you have to carry the same caliber you qualified with. Interesting.

I typoed!  Should be a .38 or better.
 

fonkaygarry

#82
March 09, 2007, 05:44:50 PM
What's your budget?  You could probably swing a reconditioned Ruger Security Six for about half what a new handgun would run you.
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RedFox

#83
March 09, 2007, 05:54:16 PM
Quote from: fonkaygarryWhat's your budget?  You could probably swing a reconditioned Ruger Security Six for about half what a new handgun would run you.

I'd like to keep under $200 if that's possible, but I don't want that to mean I get stuck with a crap gun.
 

fonkaygarry

#84
March 09, 2007, 06:17:55 PM
Quote from: RedFoxI'd like to keep under $200 if that's possible, but I don't want that to mean I get stuck with a crap gun.
I don't know if under $200 is possible for a quality piece.  You get a lot of crap firearms at that price point.  Google Phoenix Arms for a look at how not to manufacture pistols.

A used handgun buyer's guide should help you know what to look for when you walk through the doors of your Friendly Local Gun Store.

Ruger has instruction manuals for their firearms up for download.  This is invaluable reading material, even if you don't end up purchasing a Ruger.
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Dominus Nox

#85
March 09, 2007, 06:20:29 PM
You can try for a surplus colt. 45 1911, the army sold a lot of them and they were quality.

One gun I think should be avoided is the infamous luger or nazi fame, even tho the nazis had switched to the P-38 in ww2 because the luger, while accurate, powerful and having great ergonomics, was terrible unreliable in battlefield conditions.
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joewolz

#86
March 09, 2007, 08:42:41 PM
Quote from: Dominus NoxOne gun I think should be avoided is the infamous luger or nazi fame, even tho the nazis had switched to the P-38 in ww2 because the luger, while accurate, powerful and having great ergonomics, was terrible unreliable in battlefield conditions.

That's a lie, a very common lie, about the Luger.  I will go and get sources for you if you want, but suffice to say that the real reason the Luger was replaced by the Walther was cost of manufacture.  The P38  is about the same quality of firearm, just not as ergonomic.
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joewolz

#87
March 09, 2007, 08:43:50 PM
Quote from: RedFoxI'd like to keep under $200 if that's possible, but I don't want that to mean I get stuck with a crap gun.

I don't know where you live, but I'm out in the sticks of Illinois, and we have a very low cost of living.  Therefore, the guns stores around here have really good used firearms for about $200.  I'll gladly look arund here for you hand handle an FFL transfer for you.
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Dominus Nox

#88
March 09, 2007, 10:52:55 PM
Quote from: joewolzThat's a lie, a very common lie, about the Luger.  I will go and get sources for you if you want, but suffice to say that the real reason the Luger was replaced by the Walther was cost of manufacture.  The P38  is about the same quality of firearm, just not as ergonomic.
Historian or not, I'll stick to my guns on this issue. The luger jammed a lot due to it's complex mechanism, and did so an an unacceptable rate in battlefield conditions. (I.E. rough handling, dirt, etc.)

Now the P-38 may have been adopted as a replacement due to it's cost, but the luger was replaced due to it's habit of jamming too often.
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RockViper

#89
March 09, 2007, 11:16:56 PM
I have a Baretta 92F, but would not recommend it. Its a decent gun if your shooting factory loads, but you might as well be throwing rocks if you are going to try and shoot reloads.
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