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Mar 1, 2013 4:50 PM
Enforcer;1360346 wrote:Its only 80,000 sq ft
They said in the Dispatch the other day that they have something like 85% of the bigger store's inventory because they placed the mounts strategically to give them more floor space for product.
Mar 1, 2013 4:50pm
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Mar 1, 2013 9:18 PM


IMO, one of the most beautiful modern handguns.

I should have pulled the trigger years ago and bought one.
Mar 1, 2013 9:18pm
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Mar 1, 2013 9:57 PM
justincredible;1398590 wrote:Hell of a deal. Where'd you get it? I think that is the gun my brother-in-law wants.
Private owner needing money. I still cant believe I got it that cheap. He still had the receipt from when he bought it.
Mar 1, 2013 9:57pm
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Apr 16, 2013 10:39 AM
I put in a special order (with a 25% deposit) on an sr9c back on Feb 8th. The guys said it would probably take 2 weeks to get in. Fast forward to this weekend and it still wasn't in more than 2 months later so I went in to the shop and cancelled the order. Now I am trying to figure out if I want to stick with finding an sr9c or if I should go with something else. The shops around here seem to be pretty low on stock across the board and unfortunately none of the guns I seem to be interested are in stock anywhere to handle to see if I like the size/weight.
Apr 16, 2013 10:39am
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Apr 16, 2013 10:56 AM
Have you looked at the Springfield XD-S? It's about the same size, but it's a .45 rather than a 9mm. Or even the XD subcompact. It's a .40.
Apr 16, 2013 10:56am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:06 AM
TedSheckler;1426657 wrote:Have you looked at the Springfield XD-S? It's about the same size, but it's a .45 rather than a 9mm.
I actually have been eyeing it. I saw an add for it online the other day after canceling my order. Nice looking gun and I know Springfield is a quality mfgr. What is the price difference between 9mm and .45 rounds in general?
Apr 16, 2013 11:06am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:07 AM
Apr 16, 2013 11:07am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:09 AM
One of the local shops had an XD40SC as of yesterday but it looks like it has sold. I thought about checking it out this week but too late for that.
Apr 16, 2013 11:09am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:11 AM
XDS 9mm is on my list. I already have a .40 (SR40C) I carry. You'll get more rounds in the 9mm, and it will do the job fine if needed. Lots of debate on both sides of the 9mm vs .40 vs .45. Your head will spin trying to analyze it.
Apr 16, 2013 11:11am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:12 AM
WebFire;1426673 wrote: Lots of debate on both sides of the 9mm vs .40 vs .45. Your head will spin trying to analyze it.
It's like Chevy vs. Ford or Mac vs IBM.
Apr 16, 2013 11:12am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:13 AM
FatHobbit;1426674 wrote:It's like Chevy vs. Ford or Mac vs IBM.
Yep.
Apr 16, 2013 11:13am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:14 AM
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.
When you're broke and in undergrad, a handgun is the best investment you can make. /sarcasm
Apr 16, 2013 11:14am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:19 AM
I carry a Sig P220 .45 big really big

I bought my wife a Sig P238 .380 smaller that a 9MM but not as small as .22

Very small weapon but really nice to carry ... I liked it so much I bought one for myself to carry

I now switch between the .45 and the .380 depending what I'm doing and where I'm going.

Buy what you like but don't buy cheap...
Apr 16, 2013 11:19am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:22 AM
Cheap range .45 can be had for $20/50 compared to $15/50 in 9mm.

Have you also looked at the Glock 26?
Apr 16, 2013 11:22am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:25 AM
Belly35;1426681 wrote:I carry a Sig P220 .45 big really big

I bought my wife a Sig P238 .380 smaller that a 9MM but not as small as .22

Very small weapon but really nice to carry ... I liked it so much I bought one for myself to carry

I now switch between the .45 and the .380 depending what I'm doing and where I'm going.

Buy what you like but don't buy cheap...
I carry a Sig C3 1911 Compact. It's still big, but you get the right IWB holster and I forget it's there. I recommend my Theis Holster.
Apr 16, 2013 11:25am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:27 AM
TedSheckler;1426682 wrote:Cheap range .45 can be had for $20/50 compared to $15/50 in 9mm.
Ahh, that's not too bad of a difference.

I haven't looked much at Glock's in general.
Apr 16, 2013 11:27am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:29 AM
Off-topic, but not really. I found out a few weeks ago that my grandma is getting her ccw/chl/whatever. Like a boss.
Apr 16, 2013 11:29am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:49 AM
justincredible;1426687 wrote:I haven't looked much at Glock's in general.
Glocks are solid guns. One of the most reliable there is.
Apr 16, 2013 11:49am
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Apr 16, 2013 11:57 AM
justincredible;1426690 wrote:Off-topic, but not really. I found out a few weeks ago that my grandma is getting her ccw/chl/whatever. Like a boss.
Go grandma!
Apr 16, 2013 11:57am
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Apr 16, 2013 12:29 PM
Commander of Awesome;1426677 wrote:When you're broke and in undergrad, a handgun is the best investment you can make. /sarcasm
Im not broke.

Glad you look at a post from 5 months ago to try to be an ass to me. Try harder please.
Apr 16, 2013 12:29pm
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Apr 16, 2013 12:37 PM
Pick6;1426729 wrote:Im not broke.

Glad you look at a post from 5 months ago to try to be an ass to me. Try harder please.
Yikes! Obv feelz hurt. Didn't mean to rustle jimmies.
Apr 16, 2013 12:37pm
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Apr 16, 2013 12:38 PM
Didn't know they sold guns to minors anyway.

I have been looking to get into purchasing a glock myself.
Apr 16, 2013 12:38pm
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Apr 16, 2013 12:56 PM
FPSRussia did a Glock torture test a few month ago.

[video=youtube;_ENZioGLjMI][/video]
Apr 16, 2013 12:56pm
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Apr 16, 2013 1:00 PM
Commander of Awesome;1426733 wrote:Yikes! Obv feelz hurt. Didn't mean to rustle jimmies.

You have been removed from the discussion.
Apr 16, 2013 1:00pm