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everyone has their preference, some like 9mm some do not. I'm not fan of .380, but like 9mm... had a friend recently purchase a springfield XDm in 9mm, which he didn't want a 9mm and was set on a .45 but couldn't afford the larger caliber... he likes the 9mm after shooting it some and the ammo is cheaper...
kc.
Are we talking handguns or long guns?
You want inexpensive plinking fun, in 9mm? Get a High Point 995 carbine! Should be around $200 max, if you can find one. Be sure and get extra mags too, they're only 10 rounds, which is the biggest drawback to the HP carbines. Otherwise, they're reliable and accurate, and have a lifetime warranty. Put a cheap BSA red-dot from WalMart on it, and start having fun! Try the Big R Farm and Ranch stores in the area, they carry 'em.
Sure, there's better quality and prettier 9mm carbines, priced accordingly, but the HP's are great fun. Use the savings to buy more ammo.
Resist the urge and stick to your original promise to yourself. Or go ahead and get all sally'd up and get a 9mm. Didn't ever see John Wayne shoot'n a 9 did you? Stay in the man club!Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2
I also never saw John Wayne lay down behind a Barrett .50 cal or flip the on switch on a M134 but that doesn't mean it's not bad ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by GunTroll
Guntroll, you crack me up.Quote:
Originally Posted by GunTroll
For any of you who need to play the macho card, I expect you all to go out and buy/shoot a S&W 500. While it's got far less recoil/wrist breakage of the .44 Mag, it's definitely got the mega power to make your testosterone flow.
Now, when you're dead broke because of the cost of the ammo for the 500, start saving up to get yourself a 9mm. While I agree that they don't have the force or knock-down power of the larger calibers, you'll actually be able to afford to shoot the gun. The more you can shoot, the better you get. The better shot you are, the less you need to rely on the larger calibers.
Now, I do have to admit that I really enjoy shooting a .44 Magnum from time to time, but my wrists can only take one 6-round cylinder per visit to the range.
Never saw John enlist in the mil during WWII. I dont give a damn that he never shot that. He was shooting blanks in all his movies anyways. Pansy for notjoining and worrying about his career in the movie industry instead of enlisting.Quote:
Originally Posted by GunTroll
I would do this more for my kids then myself. But then again Iw ant them to shoot real calibers like 45ACP, which my 2 oldest do and the middle son is starting to get the hang of it as he is getting older.
I only shoot imaginary calibers myself.
Didn't see anyone from Hollywood join up for GWOT. Might be a b-lister or two. Maybe even a real star, but name one?
And everyone, 9mm in combat is not a winner. Never heard a soldier say "Man I just love this M9! It puts em' down!" Never!
And I have owned two 9's[Beer]
Since then I did a lot of "manning up"[Weight]!!!!!!!
Blasphemy!!!! Hang your head in shame you![Rant1]Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2
Let me guess.....Chuck is god?