I am a new buyer to handguns but not shooting them. I am looking into purchasing a glock 17. Just looking for any suggestions for me. OR any better handguns for glock prices. Thanks.
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I am a new buyer to handguns but not shooting them. I am looking into purchasing a glock 17. Just looking for any suggestions for me. OR any better handguns for glock prices. Thanks.
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What do YOU need out of a handgun?
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Right now just home defense and really getting in tune with my skills and making my self better.
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The 17 is a fine weapon for those purposes. Im partial to the 19, but if you like the 17 then go with it. If you ever make it up near Pendleton, hit me up and you can shoot my 19 or 26.
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Well I have never shot the 19 before, but I have shot the 17. I have heard the 19 shoots a little smoother? And that would be cool to get up there shoot sometime.
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I find the 19 easier to shoot then the 17. Not sure why though.
Irregardless, I think you'd be better served by the 19 in case you decide to get your concealed pistol license. On paper the differences seem slight but it's a world of difference for carrying.
I think that's what LSHD was getting at. I'd take him up on his offer though. Very generous.
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Since you're in CA, I assume a CCW isn't in the near future. If you plan on moving somewhere that issues CCW permits, I would suggest a G19, if not, the G17 is a great choice as well.
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If the gun goes dry I use my knife. If the knife breaks off I use my teeth. I have only one rule - Start one job and see it through - The universe will have to offer someone else the leftovers. Multi tasking doesn't work in business or in gunfighting.
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To Steve- That's what I have heard about the 19 and that would make sense to get the more compact one seeing I may carry concealed. Thanks for the advise. To Dookie- I am just in Ca temporarily and will be moving back to NC soon.
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If you're at 29 stumps, I assume you are a Marine?
I think the Glock LEO pricing applies to military as well. Might want to check on that. The discount is substantial.
I like the Glock 17, but I love the Glock 19. It's a great "one gun for all purposes" weapon. Since you are moving back to North Carolina, I'd go with the Glock 19 for the concealment advantage.
One other gun to consider is the S&W M&P 9mm.
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Lejeune, or NC in general?Originally Posted by wwright521
"You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but in the very least you need a beer."
— Frank Zappa
If the gun goes dry I use my knife. If the knife breaks off I use my teeth. I have only one rule - Start one job and see it through - The universe will have to offer someone else the leftovers. Multi tasking doesn't work in business or in gunfighting.
- Michael de Bethencourt
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