Training or Handgun?

[TOrrock]

Now there's a thought. I can get at least $200 for the Taurus which brings the cost of the others to around $350. I could probably swing that.

Yup, that does help out a bit.



http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...ategory%3DSMWE


http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...SWMP&groupid=3

[lethal dose]

I HATE predictive text. That's a hackathorne/vickers/suarez class.

[RancidSumo]

Could someone explain what the various options Grant has on that gun are? Especially the last one.

[TehLlama]

On the M&P's from Grant, he offers installed ApexTactical parts (Sear, Sear Spring, Striker block, and Extractor[not yet listed])

Read for yourself here, and at MP-Pistols, but the Apex parts are very highly regarded - my wife's has that full kit (less extractor) on her M&P from Grant.


It's the toughest decision I've seen in a while, but I think templar's advice is spot on. If the apex parts are too much, get the pistol, spend more on ammunition - you can buy that later.

[TOrrock]

Could someone explain what the various options Grant has on that gun are? Especially the last one.

I posted a link for Grant and one for AIM Surplus.

I'd contact Grant and see what kind of night sights he has in stock. Beyond that I don't think you'd need anything except spare mags, a decent holster, and ammo.

[Irish]

Now there's a thought. I can get at least $200 for the Taurus which brings the cost of the others to around $350. I could probably swing that.

Check out the GSSF program. I just purchased a Glock 19 with the GSSF membership for $460 which'll leave you more pennies in your piggy. http://www.gssfonline.com/GSSF_Pisto...nformation.pdf

[nolacopusmc]

I'd consider selling the Taurus 24/7 and using the proceeds to help fund a Glock 17/19, S&W M&P, or a used SIG P226/228/229, or Beretta 92FS.

After that, I'd look a at a class.

I agree

[rob_s]

I'd consider selling the Taurus 24/7 and using the proceeds to help fund a Glock 17/19, S&W M&P,

After that, I'd look a at a handgun class.

Pretty much what I was going to say with some slight modifications.

I know that carbine is what's sexy/fun/popular right now, but IMHO handgun training is FAR more important, especially for anyone outside the military, and especially when considering that handgun is far harder to master and the transition from handgun to carbine is far easier than the reverse.

I'm speaking from personal experience (and regret) here and it's something I'm having a hard time rectifying now.

[brian556]

I too was facing the tough decision to pick between taking a carbine course or handgun course for my first class and decided to go with the hand gun one. I will admit that I have mixed reasons for wanting to take the courses (50% to learn, 50% to have fun) I decided to go the hand gun route this time and build from there. I know this is a little off from your original question.

I say sell the taurus if you don't like it, buy a S&W MP9 (my personal favorite ), and order the magpul dynamics videos from amazon and start practicing dry firing drills till you can take a class. It will also help you decide which gear works best for you before you spend the cash on the class. Either way you go, it will be a good summer
Good luck!!!

[bubba04]

Check out www.summitgunbroker.com. They have Gen 3 G17 police trade ins with NS for 395 if your funds are low.