Opinions on a handgun.

[danny_171]

Originally Posted by Ralff

Only draw if you're going to fire. That said, if you draw and the perp immediately says fuck this and turns to run off, the threat is ended.

Forgot to add, if you're really looking into a 1911 the STI Spartan is hands down the best entry level 1911 currently on the market. It was priced at about $600 which is pretty reasonable for a 1911, but with the gun market explosion after Obama got elected I'm not sure on the price anymore. The SA Mil-Spec is a sexy pistol though.

Maybe it's just me, but I think that Spartan looks like ass. And the Mil-Spec has typically gone for around $650 or so, so the two are very similarly priced. Might as well go with the Springfield.

Also, the SA GI Model goes for $600, and it's almost the exact same gun as the Mil-Spec.

[Ralff]

Originally Posted by danny_171

Maybe it's just me, but I think that Spartan looks like ass. And the Mil-Spec has typically gone for around $650 or so, so the two are very similarly priced. Might as well go with the Springfield.

Also, the SA GI Model goes for $600, and it's almost the exact same gun as the Mil-Spec.

Yeah the finish is just basic parkerizing and it isn't very pretty to look at. Other than that, it has awesome sights, a very good trigger, and smooth action. To top it off it's also extremely accurate.

I had a $1300 Kimber before, and I would trade the Kimber for the Spartan in a heartbeat. Unless it was only for looks. The Kimber was very pretty.

[snake_vato]

Originally Posted by sethk

1911, no question. Look at Kimber (that's what I got so I'm partial to them), definitely not 600 bucks though..I think their cheapest models run in the 900 dollar range with most of their pistols being $1,000 plus.

Yeah Kimbers ain't cheap man, that and their QC has been going down the hole. If you're going the 1911 route def look at Springers and STIs

Originally Posted by Scrody

Yeah alot of people have told me kimber. I do like the springfield just because its pretty basic. But I think ill end up going with the 686. for the price its definetly worth it. Theres a gun store by my work that sells em in 2.5,4 and 6 inch barrels. that or the XD. Fuck I dunno lol

Good man the S&W is nice!

Originally Posted by jlagman

You realize that you're just as fucked (legally) if you use a knife for self defense, right? Canadian law sucks, we can't even use pepper spray against other human beings. We can only defend ourselves with equal force and we must seek escape at the first opportunity.



I carry a folding knife too, but it's primarily for utility, although it is capable for a defensive situation if its absolutely necessary, I don't planning on using it as such unless it was an absolute life-or-death situation.

Canada fails in this sense =\

Originally Posted by D-Train

Just save yourself some time and go ahead and get a Glock 19.

Also a good choice

[that1guy1980]

Originally Posted by sethk

1911, no question. Look at Kimber (that's what I got so I'm partial to them), definitely not 600 bucks though..I think their cheapest models run in the 900 dollar range with most of their pistols being $1,000 plus.

agreed that Kimber is great, but not really for the novice shooter.

[sethk]

Originally Posted by that1guy1980

agreed that Kimber is great, but not really for the novice shooter.

Why not?