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I stumble upon a little hole in the wall gun store. Don't all great stories start like this? My first visit, I went in to kill some time. I was early for an appointment. I'm not usually in this area. I told myself to make it a point to go back when I am. On my first visit, they mentioned that they had new old stock mags for my Ruger Mark 1. They said it would be best to bring it in with me to verify fit. I was going back to that area today, so naturally I brought the Mark 1 with me.
I pick up two new old stock mags still in their old boxes. I mention to the gentleman, that it's not as fun to shoot anymore because aging eyes don't see the dark metal front sight. He say I've got a solution and brings out some paint just for this purpose. He puts a nice little white spot right where it's needed, no charge. Places like this are such a pleasure to find.
While I'm waiting for the paint to dry a bit, I take a more detailed look around. Last time they had a nice selection of used pistols. I was hoping to find something interesting for my upcoming birthday. The first thing I spot is a used HK USP 45 with a CA date code. That thing is almost brand new. It's been on my short list for a while. Then I spot a brand new Glock 20 @ $649. I've never been a big fan of Glocks. But since, I've had my 10mm lust, it wasn't excluded from my possibilities. DW Kodiak being at the tops of my list, followed by the Sig P220 Legion. But those would require "help" to land. This was right in front of me with what seemed like a non-gouge price. Not familiar enough with Glocks to even know what a normal price would be.
I wanted that HK, but this place also had an unusually great assortment of ammo. I knew right away this was gonna be an expensive day. I was going to have to pick one pistol if I was going to take advantage of the available ammo. I decided on the Glock. I already have one 45acp, but no 10mm. They had an ample supply of 10mm ammo to help get me comfortable.
Now that I'm home, that HK is still in my mind. Damn it, I know I should have just gotten both. There's always tomorrow. It's easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission. One pistol can be explained, two will be more challenging.
I'm not really willing to share the info about my little hole in the wall. I prefer to keep this place to myself.
Did I get bent over on the price? Any recommendations on an great OTW holster? What would you have done?
I pick up two new old stock mags still in their old boxes. I mention to the gentleman, that it's not as fun to shoot anymore because aging eyes don't see the dark metal front sight. He say I've got a solution and brings out some paint just for this purpose. He puts a nice little white spot right where it's needed, no charge. Places like this are such a pleasure to find.
While I'm waiting for the paint to dry a bit, I take a more detailed look around. Last time they had a nice selection of used pistols. I was hoping to find something interesting for my upcoming birthday. The first thing I spot is a used HK USP 45 with a CA date code. That thing is almost brand new. It's been on my short list for a while. Then I spot a brand new Glock 20 @ $649. I've never been a big fan of Glocks. But since, I've had my 10mm lust, it wasn't excluded from my possibilities. DW Kodiak being at the tops of my list, followed by the Sig P220 Legion. But those would require "help" to land. This was right in front of me with what seemed like a non-gouge price. Not familiar enough with Glocks to even know what a normal price would be.
I wanted that HK, but this place also had an unusually great assortment of ammo. I knew right away this was gonna be an expensive day. I was going to have to pick one pistol if I was going to take advantage of the available ammo. I decided on the Glock. I already have one 45acp, but no 10mm. They had an ample supply of 10mm ammo to help get me comfortable.
Now that I'm home, that HK is still in my mind. Damn it, I know I should have just gotten both. There's always tomorrow. It's easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission. One pistol can be explained, two will be more challenging.
I'm not really willing to share the info about my little hole in the wall. I prefer to keep this place to myself.
Did I get bent over on the price? Any recommendations on an great OTW holster? What would you have done?
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