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Choices Choices - ssphoto - 11-07-2014
Hi all,
Several weeks ago Ryan at the shop helped me look at a replacement CC pistol for my Bersa Thunder. The Thunder is a nice pistol, but not totally reliable and just a smidge too large IMO. I had looked at the Sig 938 as chose that one, but had to save up some dough before committing. Since then I've come up with about $900 to splurge with. Also, since then I started thinking that perhaps I should get that GP100 I've been wanting for quite some time. (yes, I know, not exactly a CC pistol).
The latter is sure tempting, but it's another type of ammo I have to start stocking up on and I'm not sure I am ready for that yet. I also noted you carry the Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm which I'll have to take a look at.
Gee...not sure yet. I think another visit to the store might help solidify my choice.
Any tips/ideas?
RE: Choices Choices - Brian S - 11-07-2014
You mentioned you want it for CC. Do you want to carry a revolver or semi? What feels best in your hands. With $900 you can buy just about any handgun you want. You really need to think about what you plan on doing with it, range, home, or CC. If you want a gun for CC, don't buy one because it's cool, buy it thinking your life may be on the line one day.
I sure understand about having to stock up on different ammo, that's been my problem for quite some time. Recently I consolidated and sold/bartered a few guns. I'm down to only five different handgun calibers now. It's much more manageable now. in a SHTF situation I'll now have a good inventory on the ammo I would really need.
There's nothing wrong with buying something that's cool, I've been doing it all my life.
RE: Choices Choices - BelieveIn308 - 11-07-2014
Gee... for 900 you could buy the GP100 RDA has in the used guns department for $525, and buy a Ruger LC9S concealed carry also. You'd have two really great guns...
(11-07-2014, 05:04 PM)Brian S Wrote: You mentioned you want it for CC. Do you want to carry a revolver or semi? What feels best in your hands. With $900 you can buy just about any handgun you want. You really need to think about what you plan on doing with it, range, home, or CC. If you want a gun for CC, don't buy one because it's cool, buy it thinking your life may be on the line one day.
I sure understand about having to stock up on different ammo, that's been my problem for quite some time. Recently I consolidated and sold/bartered a few guns. I'm down to only five different handgun calibers now. It's much more manageable now. in a SHTF situation I'll now have a good inventory on the ammo I would really need.
There's nothing wrong with buying something that's cool, I've been doing it all my life.
Beat ya, I am at 4 calibers... .45ACP, .40S&W, 9mm and 22LR...
RE: Choices Choices - AcilletaM - 11-08-2014
I'm not even close... Right now, we have the option of shooting .45LC, .40S&W, .357 Sig, .357 Mag, .38 Spl, 9mm, .25ACP, and .22LR but I can do it using only 5 guns if that makes it better
RE: Choices Choices - BelieveIn308 - 11-08-2014
(11-08-2014, 01:04 AM)AcilletaM Wrote: I'm not even close... Right now, we have the option of shooting .45LC, .40S&W, .357 Sig, .357 Mag, .38 Spl, 9mm, .25ACP, and .22LR but I can do it using only 5 guns if that makes it better
I've always had a fondness for 45LC, but I'll want a nice Cowboy action big revolver when I am ready, and a Cowboy holster too! It's the kid in me...
RE: Choices Choices - ssphoto - 11-09-2014
(11-07-2014, 04:22 PM)ssphoto Wrote: Hi all,
Several weeks ago Ryan at the shop helped me look at a replacement CC pistol for my Bersa Thunder. The Thunder is a nice pistol, but not totally reliable and just a smidge too large IMO. I had looked at the Sig 938 as chose that one, but had to save up some dough before committing. Since then I've come up with about $900 to splurge with. Also, since then I started thinking that perhaps I should get that GP100 I've been wanting for quite some time. (yes, I know, not exactly a CC pistol).
The latter is sure tempting, but it's another type of ammo I have to start stocking up on and I'm not sure I am ready for that yet. I also noted you carry the Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm which I'll have to take a look at.
Gee...not sure yet. I think another visit to the store might help solidify my choice.
Any tips/ideas?
11/8 decided on the Sig. Sweet! The GP100 will have to wait.
RE: Choices Choices - Ringo3632 - 11-09-2014
Good choice! I would have done the same. Puss now you can save up for the gp100 =]
RE: Choices Choices - AcilletaM - 11-09-2014
P938 is a good choice
RE: Choices Choices - RJDSRT - 11-10-2014
Great choice! Glad to hear I was able to help
RE: Choices Choices - Brian S - 11-15-2014
Glock..Glock...Glock...
RE: Choices Choices - mikereddot - 11-15-2014
Brian..Brian....Brian....
Glock doesn't make anything like what SSPhoto picked up. When Glock makes something like the 938, I'll lean your way.
RE: Choices Choices - RJDSRT - 11-15-2014
Glock. Glock glock glock.
RE: Choices Choices - mikereddot - 11-15-2014
Ryan. Ryan Ryan Ryan. Sure wish there were meds for you Glock guys.
RE: Choices Choices - RJDSRT - 11-15-2014
The best medication is to get your Glock out to the Range!
RE: Choices Choices - Brian S - 11-15-2014
(11-15-2014, 11:52 AM)mikereddot Wrote: Ryan. Ryan Ryan Ryan. Sure wish there were meds for you Glock guys.
Glock meds = ammo
(11-07-2014, 10:00 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Beat ya, I am at 4 calibers... .45ACP, .40S&W, 9mm and 22LR...
I rarely shoot my custom .44 special which depart with so I'm counting it as a ½. That put's me closer to you but you still have me beat.
.22LR, 38 Special, 9mm, .357mag, .44 Special
a half gun.. 
RE: Choices Choices - BelieveIn308 - 11-16-2014
I'd probably have some more love
for Glocks if the were comfortable to hold and had better sights. They are quality guns. Maybe if I shot them more they might grow on me. But why shoot an uncomfortable gun? 
RE: Choices Choices - mikereddot - 11-16-2014
I just don't care for the Glock trigger. That's my big contention.
RE: Choices Choices - RJDSRT - 12-03-2014
I think they are comfortable and i like the triggers quite a bit!
RE: Choices Choices - mikereddot - 12-03-2014
Well, comes down to the Ford Vs Chevy thing.
RE: Choices Choices - ssphoto - 12-07-2014
I took my 938 out again yesterday (2nd outing). This time at the range I figured I'd not worry too much about groupings, but more on center mass. I used RDA standard 8x11 target sheet and put about 5 yards out. Then did some rapid target acquisition to see if I could hit the barn. Didn't do too bad. I figured from when I "drew" (as the range doesn't allow fast draw, I think) to when I actually fired, it was about a 1.5-2 seconds and the shots, were about 7-8 inches apart, but still hit the paper. Not too bad, but could be better with practice.