Ordering my next gun online, need help!

Aluminum Kam · 01-09-2009, 10:53 PM

So handguns are really back ordered where i live so i was thinking about getting one mailed to a store from the interweb. First off i would like an opinion on if this is a good idea, and whether anyone has ever done it.

I would also like any extra knowledge on,
Taurus 24/7 Pro Stainless Steel Compact, 40 S&W, 15 Rd
Springfield XD 40, 3 inch, 2 Tone, 12rd Mags

or another suggestion. Ive also heard glocks are uncomfortable, and i would prefer a 40 cal,

Barut · 01-09-2009, 11:12 PM

Get the GLOCK G23.

You will not get a handgun mailed to your home unless you're an FLL holder. You can buy the gun online, but it will have to be shipped to a gun shop. You will have to pay a fee at the gun shop to have the gun transfered to you.

Aluminum Kam · 01-10-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Barut

Get the GLOCK G23.

You will not get a handgun mailed to your home unless you're an FLL holder. You can buy the gun online, but it will have to be shipped to a gun shop. You will have to pay a fee at the gun shop to have the gun transfered to you.

Oh yeah i know about the FFL thing, but does the process move smoothly?

redwallet · 01-10-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Aluminum Kam

Oh yeah i know about the FFL thing, but does the process move smoothly?

Yes...if you run into a problem - you would've ran into it buying from a dealer in-person. I've never had a gripe (which is good because theres stuff out there that I would likely never stumble across locally).

Aluminum Kam · 01-10-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by redwallet

Yes...if you run into a problem - you would've ran into it buying from a dealer in-person. I've never had a gripe (which is good because theres stuff out there that I would likely never stumble across locally).

Thanks, i just didnt want to set myself up for failure, and lose me money.

Around how much did they charge you for the FFL?

Lord of Lies · 01-10-2009, 07:00 AM

Depends on the place, but usually $25 to $35.

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Originally Posted by Aluminum Kam

Thanks, i just didnt want to set myself up for failure, and lose me money.

Around how much did they charge you for the FFL?

lutador72 · 01-10-2009, 07:23 AM

I would say go with Glock or Xd for a quality gun. I have the Glock 17 and love it. Put over 4000 rounds through it with no jams.

jerrylundergard · 01-10-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Barut

Get the GLOCK G23.

You will not get a handgun mailed to your home unless you're an FLL holder. You can buy the gun online, but it will have to be shipped to a gun shop. You will have to pay a fee at the gun shop to have the gun transfered to you.

+1 on the G23 for 40cal

What is your defense round, or which weight/brand do you recomend for G23?

It seems like for 40cal the speer gold dot 155 and federal HST are running the show but I havent looked into it enough to know if they offer a definitive advantage over a speer gold dot 124 gr +P.

Ive been going back and forth in my head if im gonna trade my G19 for the G23 but not sure its worth it. The shit ive seen with the speer gold dot 124 gr. +P in the G19 makes it seem like a remarkable round and very adequete for SD. It seems NYPD and Portland PD and even LAPD are using it but maybe I got the wrong info. Still, the G23 is very appealing its just you lose 2 rds to the G19 so Im not sure its worth it.

Do you ever wish you had a G19 or are you perfectly happy with that G23? Maybe its just me with the grass is greener syndrome.

D-Train · 01-10-2009, 02:34 PM

I'm an HK fan myself, but my wife has a Glock and it shoots great. I don't consider it uncomfortable at all.

**Michael Wanaka** · 01-10-2009, 02:52 PM

CZ > Glock, hands down.