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Hello Everyone,
I just turned 30, and I want to get a handgun for my birthday present.
Never much into guns, but the Mrs.'s dad has 15 guns. I had to shoot them all "well" before I was let in the family. I guess beginner's luck and his gracious grading let me in.
I want a handgun for the following reasons:
1. Because I want one, Second amendment
2. Shoot at the range with my CHP friends and others
3. Self-defense
I'm interested in a S&W.40cal semi-auto pistol. I went to the range this weekend, and shot the following:
1. CHP friends S&W 4006, .40cal
2. Springfield XD, full size, .40cal
3. S&W M&P, full size, .40cal
4. Rueger P94, .40cal
1. I liked the weight and the feel of the 4006, since it was all metal, but I heard these aren't made new anymore, and I'd have to get it used.
2. XD felt awesome in hand, but it wasn't as comfortable to me as the M&P, and I was much more accurate with the M&P
3. M&P looks like a candidate for purchase, but I want to learn more about other guns first.
4. I was horrible with the first Double Action shot out Rueger, and it jammed on me twice. It was a range gun, but it was enough to make me shoot the rest of the box with the M&P.
So I came to the site to learn more about guns in California. I don't know where to get the best deal, I don't know how to buy online or used, and I've found at least a couple of guns I like online that are not yet California legal, as far as I know, for instance, the M&P Pro 5" barrel .40cal.
So, thanks for the site. I'm sure there is a lot to learn here!
-Usui
Update:
I tried Tracy Rifle and Pistol for the single shot M&P pro... it was currently on his "wish list" and indeterminate when it would be available.
I tried to have a CHP friend try out the Pro, and if he didn't like it, then he could sell it to me... but his supplier was unresponsive.
So I went looking for a listed gun, to just make the process easier.
I went shopping and shooting around... Center Mass and Guns Fishin and other stuff in Vacaville, Rancho Shooting and River City Gun Exchange... my conclusion was: A Sig Sauer P226 is a darn fine gun.
I'm purchasing one from Yzernie of Tin Star Supply Co, a forum member here based on his excellent prices and customer feedback. I am very excited.
Should be shipped this week to Golden Bear Arms, in El Dorado Hills. His transfer price was very good, and he was very close to where I work. I hope it all goes down good. Hope to do paper work for DROS by the end of this week.
I just turned 30, and I want to get a handgun for my birthday present.
Never much into guns, but the Mrs.'s dad has 15 guns. I had to shoot them all "well" before I was let in the family. I guess beginner's luck and his gracious grading let me in.
I want a handgun for the following reasons:
1. Because I want one, Second amendment
2. Shoot at the range with my CHP friends and others
3. Self-defense
I'm interested in a S&W.40cal semi-auto pistol. I went to the range this weekend, and shot the following:
1. CHP friends S&W 4006, .40cal
2. Springfield XD, full size, .40cal
3. S&W M&P, full size, .40cal
4. Rueger P94, .40cal
1. I liked the weight and the feel of the 4006, since it was all metal, but I heard these aren't made new anymore, and I'd have to get it used.
2. XD felt awesome in hand, but it wasn't as comfortable to me as the M&P, and I was much more accurate with the M&P
3. M&P looks like a candidate for purchase, but I want to learn more about other guns first.
4. I was horrible with the first Double Action shot out Rueger, and it jammed on me twice. It was a range gun, but it was enough to make me shoot the rest of the box with the M&P.
So I came to the site to learn more about guns in California. I don't know where to get the best deal, I don't know how to buy online or used, and I've found at least a couple of guns I like online that are not yet California legal, as far as I know, for instance, the M&P Pro 5" barrel .40cal.
So, thanks for the site. I'm sure there is a lot to learn here!
-Usui
Update:
I tried Tracy Rifle and Pistol for the single shot M&P pro... it was currently on his "wish list" and indeterminate when it would be available.
I tried to have a CHP friend try out the Pro, and if he didn't like it, then he could sell it to me... but his supplier was unresponsive.
So I went looking for a listed gun, to just make the process easier.
I went shopping and shooting around... Center Mass and Guns Fishin and other stuff in Vacaville, Rancho Shooting and River City Gun Exchange... my conclusion was: A Sig Sauer P226 is a darn fine gun.
I'm purchasing one from Yzernie of Tin Star Supply Co, a forum member here based on his excellent prices and customer feedback. I am very excited.
Should be shipped this week to Golden Bear Arms, in El Dorado Hills. His transfer price was very good, and he was very close to where I work. I hope it all goes down good. Hope to do paper work for DROS by the end of this week.
hope i dont piss off other members.
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