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Apple

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Nov 16, 2012 12:11 PM
What is the process of the background check if you buy from a dealer or someplace like Gander Mntn? Do you pick out/order the firearm and then have to come back later to buy it after they check your background?
Nov 16, 2012 12:11pm
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Nov 16, 2012 1:02 PM
Belly35;1321472 wrote:Without the knowledge of weapons, specification, general operation and what to look for in terms of wear, inhered problems of some weapons ...it’s a risk a first time buyer does need.

First time gun own should by new, take the rish out of additional problem of a used weapon. Gunsmith are not cheap and buying a problem is not what a new user needs.

Unless I’m looking for something special, rare, vintage or just want to look and waste time I find gun shows a rip off many times.
Thanks for the info. I never looked at it that way. I figured when I was ready to buy a gun, I'd head to a gun show to get a deal. Sounds like I'll have to rethink that approach.
Nov 16, 2012 1:02pm
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WebFire

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Nov 16, 2012 1:25 PM
Apple;1321504 wrote:What is the process of the background check if you buy from a dealer or someplace like Gander Mntn? Do you pick out/order the firearm and then have to come back later to buy it after they check your background?
No. You pick it out, fill out the necessary paperwork, and they run the check. It's pretty quick. Last gun I bought, I was in and out (this included browse time) on my lunch break.
Nov 16, 2012 1:25pm
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Nov 16, 2012 1:59 PM
Pick6;1321214 wrote:This will be the first one I've ever purchased, so really do not have an idea where to look. I know what brands generally make good guns, but not handgun specific.

I am looking for a 9mm or .40 cal in the $300 range (im poor). Any suggestions on what to get or where to look? Going to a gun show in Akron this weekend.
Vance Outdoors in Columbus has the Smith & Wesson SD VE 40 cal on sale this month for $279, That good gun at that price

http://www.vanceoutdoors.com/flyer/flyer.pdf
Nov 16, 2012 1:59pm
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Nov 16, 2012 2:01 PM
Enforcer;1321601 wrote:Vance Outdoors in Columbus has the Smith & Wesson SD VE 40 cal on sale this month for $279, That good gun at that price

http://www.vanceoutdoors.com/flyer/flyer.pdf
Damn, that ain't bad. I'm headed up to my mom's this weekend, I might have to stop by and check it out.
Nov 16, 2012 2:01pm
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Nov 16, 2012 2:06 PM
They are a great group of Guys at Vance and Buckeye Outdoors
Nov 16, 2012 2:06pm
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Nov 16, 2012 2:21 PM
Enforcer;1321601 wrote:Vance Outdoors in Columbus has the Smith & Wesson SD VE 40 cal on sale this month for $279, That good gun at that price

http://www.vanceoutdoors.com/flyer/flyer.pdf
thank you. will look into that.
Nov 16, 2012 2:21pm
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Belly35

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Nov 16, 2012 5:15 PM
www.cheaperthandirt.net/
I've never bought anything from them but some of their price are good
Nov 16, 2012 5:15pm
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Jan 7, 2013 10:27 AM
Enforcer;1321606 wrote:They are a great group of Guys at Vance and Buckeye Outdoors
I ended up stopping in to Buckeye Outdoors and found that my cousin works there. Didn't get a chance to talk to him because the gun counters were swamped.

I found a new range/gun shop about 10 minutes from my office. Stopped in the weekend and the staff was great and the guns were reasonably priced. I'll be testing out some guns over the next week or two.
Jan 7, 2013 10:27am
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Jan 7, 2013 10:29 AM
WebFire;1321229 wrote:I really like my Ruger SR40c. You'll may just a bit more than $300, but not much.
I plan on checking these out. Also the SR9c.
Jan 7, 2013 10:29am
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WebFire

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Jan 7, 2013 10:34 AM
justincredible;1359740 wrote:I plan on checking these out. Also the SR9c.
9mm ammo is a little cheaper. I like my 40, but if doing it again I might get the 9 just for this reason alone.
Jan 7, 2013 10:34am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 7, 2013 10:35 AM
I've often times thought about buying a pistol, but I could see myself buying it and never using it, thus it would be a waste of $xxx.xx that I could use on something practical.
Jan 7, 2013 10:35am
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Jan 7, 2013 10:46 AM
WebFire;1359744 wrote:9mm ammo is a little cheaper. I like my 40, but if doing it again I might get the 9 just for this reason alone.
This is my reasoning for checking out the SR9c.
Jan 7, 2013 10:46am
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Jan 7, 2013 11:49 AM
I need to quit being a lazy ass and buy one and take my CCW classes.
Jan 7, 2013 11:49am
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Fred Garvin

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Jan 7, 2013 11:51 AM
FYI. I own the SR9c and am very happy with it.
Jan 7, 2013 11:51am
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Jan 7, 2013 12:24 PM
Just picked this up Saturday
also got a Crimson Trace Laserguard for it


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Handguns/Semiautomatic-Pistols|/pc/104792580/c/105526980/sc/105529680/Ruger174-SR9174-and-SR40174Centerfire-Pistols/1201034.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-handguns-semiautomatic-pistols%2F_%2FN-1102339%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105529680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105526980&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105526980%3Bcat105529680
Jan 7, 2013 12:24pm
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WebFire

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Jan 7, 2013 12:27 PM
If anyone is looking at holsters, give this a look. I just ordered one yesterday.

[video=youtube;gJIZWsMW5ZI][/video]

http://tactipac.com/
Jan 7, 2013 12:27pm
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Jan 7, 2013 12:30 PM
Nice.

Speaking of Cabela's (your link reminded me of it), how is the progress of the Columbus location going? Anyone know? Last I heard was they were looking at a March opening.
Jan 7, 2013 12:30pm
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Jan 7, 2013 12:43 PM
WebFire;1359823 wrote:If anyone is looking at holsters, give this a look. I just ordered one yesterday.

[video=youtube;gJIZWsMW5ZI][/video]

http://tactipac.com/

Interesting .......... Thanks for the information
Jan 7, 2013 12:43pm
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Jan 7, 2013 2:59 PM
justincredible;1359824 wrote:Nice.

Speaking of Cabela's (your link reminded me of it), how is the progress of the Columbus location going? Anyone know? Last I heard was they were looking at a March opening.
March is the last I've heard. The outside is finished (not as big as I thought it was going to be) but it's in a great location right off of Gemini near the 71 exit
Jan 7, 2013 2:59pm
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Jan 7, 2013 9:18 PM
justincredible;1359824 wrote:Nice.

Speaking of Cabela's (your link reminded me of it), how is the progress of the Columbus location going? Anyone know? Last I heard was they were looking at a March opening.
March is still slated as the opening date
Jan 7, 2013 9:18pm
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Jan 7, 2013 9:19 PM
Mohican00;1359968 wrote:March is the last I've heard. The outside is finished (not as big as I thought it was going to be) but it's in a great location right off of Gemini near the 71 exit
Its only 80,000 sq ft
Jan 7, 2013 9:19pm
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Mar 1, 2013 1:32 PM
just bought a glock 23 gen 3 for 250 not exactly what I was wanting but really couldnt pass up on the deal. Comes with four magazines 250 rounds and a case. I think I am going shooting this weekend.
Mar 1, 2013 1:32pm
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Mar 1, 2013 2:50 PM
Place like GM or Kames can do a background check on the spot and you can walk out with in 10 minutes.
Rule is however who ever pays for the weapon is the one who is getting the background check..


Few weeks ago I bought the wife a SIG P238 shoots what is called a (short 9mm) nice weapon, small, lopeartes like mini P220 .45 she loved it. I shot it and loved it also Great CCW carry weapon. I carry a Sig P220 .45 big and heavy but I like the Sig P238 I went out and bought myself one and have been carrying it. I only 6 round mag but for a light weigh quick carry and behind the belt waist carry can hardly be seen.
Mar 1, 2013 2:50pm
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Mar 1, 2013 2:52 PM
mcburg93;1398534 wrote:just bought a glock 23 gen 3 for 250 not exactly what I was wanting but really couldnt pass up on the deal. Comes with four magazines 250 rounds and a case. I think I am going shooting this weekend.
Hell of a deal. Where'd you get it? I think that is the gun my brother-in-law wants.
Mar 1, 2013 2:52pm