Moving to CA - what to buy???

[Adventurer_96]

OK, so I'm going to move to CA in a couple of months, and I'm planning on buying a couple of handguns before moving into the state that are on my "to get" list.

Sig 229 in 9mm
Beretta 92FS
Walther P22
CZ-75 (not a B-model, it's an early one)
H&K USP or Compact in 9mm

I've already got a few AWs to be registered (thanks to the military thing) so I'll have fun building a few ARs and AKs.

What other pistols would you recommend, and what are the ones that folks are looking for?

[Adventurer_96]

OK, so I'm going to move to CA in a couple of months, and I'm planning on buying a couple of handguns before moving into the state that are on my "to get" list.

Sig 229 in 9mm
Beretta 92FS
Walther P22
CZ-75 (not a B-model, it's an early one)
H&K USP or Compact in 9mm

I've already got a few AWs to be registered (thanks to the military thing) so I'll have fun building a few ARs and AKs.

What other pistols would you recommend, and what are the ones that folks are looking for?

[marklbucla]

Anything NOT on the CA approved list. The guns you listed are all CA approved. Worry about the approved list once you've already got everything that you wouldn't be able to buy once you're stuck here.

Now if you're asking for requests for things to bring into the state, get bored of, and sell PPT to someone in CA, that's a slightly different issue!

[RRangel]

Those handguns are all legal in California at this time. If something interests you that's not on the CA DOJ approved list that would be what to get.

[Sydwaiz]

I would like one of those CZ-40P that J&G sales offers exclusively. I've already contacted CZ and J&G and neither have plans for importation to Cali. So if you get an extra one let me know!

[trempel_ry@yahoo.com]

Delta Elites, Dan Wesson Razorbacks, basically anything in 10mm other than Glock. SIG 210, I don't think that one is approved.

[marklbucla]

I'm moving to America in August. Once there's no approved list for handguns, I'll probably have to get a Kimber Custom Target II in 9mm. Maybe a STI Trojan in 9mm instead. Heck, I'll probably also get a Bersa Thunder in .380 maybe?

[Mael]

Caspian frames! They will sell like hotcakes.

[shooterx10]

STI 2011 frames. They are available for a measly $325 or $350 outside of this Commie State, but the profiteers here are selling them for $600 and up!

I'd love to see the H&K USP Match (used by Lara Croft in Tomb Raider) here again. I had the chance to get one for a lousy $800 years ago, but passed it up.

[jnojr]

What part of CA are you moving to?

It's perfectly legal for you to buy dozens of guns where you live now. It's perfectly legal for you to bring them all to CA and register them. It is then perfectly legal for you to sell some via PPTs to help cover moving expenses, etc. I'm sure it is not legal for you to bring guns here just to sell, so I am not recommending that you do that. I'm just suggesting you might want to buy a bunch now, maybe with recommendations from people in the area you're moving to, and you can always sell them later if you realize you spent too much. Heck, maybe some people would be willing to loan you some $$$ to make those purchases? We're a very friendly community...

[stealthgoat]

Colts, Colts, Colts!
Like for example a plain blue steel Series 80 Commander in 38 super or even 9mm. Or Delta 10mm, perhaps Super 38 Commanders, CCO (Officer frame & Commander slide) or Officers so we can make our own CCO, the new Series 70 are great, did I mention about 1 or 3 Colt Commander 38 Supers?!? The nice thing about Colts is I hear from reliable sources they are real easy to sell if you ever grow tired of them horseys on the slide....

[bear]

Any Colt that's not on the list, especially the 70 series.

Collectible (in CA) doesn't begin to cover it.

[Sheldon]

Yes anything not on the list would be smart to get if you forsee ever wanting it yourself. Guys have mentioned some of the desireable stuff they'de love to get.

[monkey]

I'd be careful with this discussion. Buy what you want, but keep in mind the position you're in. You can legally buy ANY handgun now, but that won't be the case when you move here. Look at the CA DOJ list and seek handguns that are NOT on it or are unlikely to be in the future. I'd stay away from anything new from a major manufacturer as they will likely show up on the list sooner or later. Think about what you want or will want in the future, not what will have monetary value in CA right now.

But by being careful, I mean that it's a federal felony to buy a gun with the intent to resell it. That's a dealer's privilege, that's why ATF regulates licenses. If you buy a bunch of handguns, move into the state, then sell even some of them at a premium, heads might turn. If you hang on to them awhile, fine. If you can realistically prove that you needed to sell it for unforseen financial reasons, great. But if it appears that you bought what you bought so that you could make some money on the California side of the border, then you are really playing with fire.

[50 Freak]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I mean that it's a federal felony to buy a gun with the intent to resell it. That's a dealer's privilege, that's why ATF regulates licenses. If you buy a bunch of handguns, move into the state, then sell even some of them at a premium, heads might turn. If you hang on to them awhile, fine. If you can realistically prove that you needed to sell it for unforseen financial reasons, great. But if it appears that you bought what you bought so that you could make some money on the California side of the border, then you are really playing with fire. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where did you get this idea???? I buy all my guns with the intent of selling eventually down the line. Whether it is a year down the line or the next day, I have never had any problems in the 15 plus years I have been collecting. Nor have I ever heard of anyone that has.

I think what you mean is it is a federal felony to buy a gun with the intent to do PRIVATE FACE TO FACE, NO PAPERWORK SALE (as some state allow FTF transfer of guns, no paperwork. That is what is known as a "straw purchase"). If you are buying the gun and selling it to someone else through the use of a FFL, then you are perfectly legal.