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Homeslice
06-29-2010, 01:39 PM
Relative died in Missouri, and I'm here cleaning out stuff. He has several 357's, 9mm's, 45's, etc.........Clean, not very much use, with original boxes too.

I'm going to go get offers from a couple gun shops, but other than that........ How do I get top price? Craigslist locally? I know I can't ship them across state lines, right?

What do you guys usually do?

Dave
06-29-2010, 01:49 PM
Relative died in Missouri, and I'm here cleaning out stuff. He has several 357's, 9mm's, 45's, etc.........Clean, not very much use, with original boxes too.

I'm going to go get offers from a couple gun shops, but other than that........ How do I get top price? Craigslist locally? I know I can't ship them across state lines, right?

What do you guys usually do?

Pm pics and prices? You can go to a gun shop or anywhere else with an FFL and ship to another FFL near your buyer. If you are gonna use the net www.gunbroker.com is your best bet

Dave
06-29-2010, 01:56 PM
Btw, if he has a daewoo dh40 or dp51 I def want it :lol:

wildchild
06-29-2010, 02:04 PM
let us know what you got. other than that you can list them here.
http://www.armslist.com/

Trip
06-29-2010, 02:04 PM
what kind of 357s and 9mms he got as far as concealed size?

goof2
06-29-2010, 02:12 PM
Relative died in Missouri, and I'm here cleaning out stuff. He has several 357's, 9mm's, 45's, etc.........Clean, not very much use, with original boxes too.

I'm going to go get offers from a couple gun shops, but other than that........ How do I get top price? Craigslist locally? I know I can't ship them across state lines, right?

What do you guys usually do?

I'm no expert and if I am wrong someone please correct me. This is my understanding of how it works.

They can be shipped across state lines, but you are probably going to run in to difficulties bring some of them, if not all of them, in to California no matter how they get there (high capacity magazines, possible banned calibers, possible need to register before bringing them in). Count on having to deal with this in Missouri. Shipping isn't the problem. I've shipped guns to and from manufacturers for warranty work. It is completely legal, but has to be overnight. The legal problems arise from transfers of ownership.

There are places where you can sell them (craigslist, gunbroker.com) that will get you more money, but they are going to end up being a real pain in the dick. It will be significantly easier to take the hosing gun shops will give you and call it a day.

OneSickPsycho
06-29-2010, 02:36 PM
You can't sell them on Craiglists... they are prohibited. There are a lot of similar sites you can sell them on... or auction them off.

You could always put pictures up on here so people can help you identify/price them and some may be interested in buying as well. That's certainly where I'd start...

Smittie61984
06-29-2010, 03:05 PM
I'm looking at getting my GF a 9mm for protection. I'd be interested in that.

If not find some ghetto spot and sell them there.

I know in some local advertisers you can sell guns. Here in Georgia at least.

Dave
06-29-2010, 03:09 PM
Couldn't you just get gas to hand deliver them? He rides everywhere else strapped :lol:

marko138
06-29-2010, 03:11 PM
Post them. Whats he got? And yes, you can ship. Must be through UPS for FedEx. Not USPS. However, FFL's can ship through USPS.

the chi
06-29-2010, 03:58 PM
Make sure you are familiar with your states laws and the laws of the states you may sell them in. Here in GA private sales dont require anything as far as reporting or paperwork, but you should ALWAYS get a bill of sale, regardless of state (free on the internet) and make sure the information is correct so if the gun you sells shoots someone later on, you have proof you sold it.

LeeNetworX
06-29-2010, 06:29 PM
Relative died in Missouri, and I'm here cleaning out stuff.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Best wishes to you and your family.

Evadd
06-29-2010, 06:35 PM
sorry to hear it.

i'd check with local FFL first, b/c that would be the least hassle. i think you're also less likely to get a deal there, though. other than that, i have used gunbroker.com to buy a firearm. it needs to be shipped overnight, as mentioned, and only to an FFL (at least, in most states). i'm honestly not sure if it has to come from an FFL, though. their website has a pretty good explanation of the process, so i'd recommend hopping over their and reading up about it.

Inferno
06-29-2010, 07:06 PM
Hans,

Post up or PM the guns info - any and all info. Craigslist is a no go. They don't allow gun sales.

I am not sure what you can do, as you are a California resident. Normally, like here in Georgia(and I am sure it is the same in Mo), face to face private party sales is just collect the cash and you are good to go. BUT the smart thing to do is a bill of sale with the buyer and gun info.

I would go to a gun shop in Mo and ask them what to do. They are Gun enthusiasts for the most part like we are motorcycle enuthiasts so they should will know to do. Dont BS them(you dont want jail time lol). If you do sell to someone out of state, it needs to go from a FFL to FFL(gun dealers). You cant just send it through the USPS.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 07:17 PM
I am interested in what you have and agree with everyone else that you can ship no problem. I live in a "right to carry" state so it wouldn't be a problem. Not to sound like a criminal or anything but...if the guns aren't registered to anyone living why should he worry about what happens after the sale?:idk: Anyway, I'd post them up here, maybe you can get some decent cash off us. I'd take a 357 personally...:wink:

Dave
06-29-2010, 07:23 PM
I am interested in what you have and agree with everyone else that you can ship no problem. I live in a "right to carry" state so it wouldn't be a problem. Not to sound like a criminal or anything but...if the guns aren't registered to anyone living why should he worry about what happens after the sale?:idk: Anyway, I'd post them up here, maybe you can get some decent cash off us. I'd take a 357 personally...:wink:

if its a smith i might want one myself :D

Twobanger
06-29-2010, 07:24 PM
Unless there are muzzle loaders in his collection, as a seller you can only ship to an FFL. Some FFLs won't accept shipment from individuals.

I'd make an account on calguns.com and get some help from people that know California laws and take back what's legal there and keep or sell them at your leisure and pawn whatever nots CA legal. The pistols are probably ok; it's the magazines that hold over 10 rounds that are illegal from what I understand.

http://midwestguntrader.com/ should get you started.

LeeNetworX
06-29-2010, 07:27 PM
Not to sound like a criminal or anything but...if the guns aren't registered to anyone living why should he worry about what happens after the sale?:idk:

It's all about liability and CYA. I wouldn't want to leave loose ends when it comes to arms sales.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 07:36 PM
It's all about liability and CYA. I wouldn't want to leave loose ends when it comes to arms sales.

Yea, I understand that, just not what you all think will happen to him?:idk:

BTW as I understand it, he's in MS so who cares what Califoria law is?:idk:

Smittie61984
06-29-2010, 07:37 PM
if its a smith i might want one myself :D

Smith & Wesson? I had one of those and they are great for shooting around the broad side of a barn. And the other ones I ahve shot sucked too. 2 guns I'll never own again are Glocks and S&W. I'll take my chances with a gas station cap gun.

Inferno
06-29-2010, 07:39 PM
Yea, I understand that, just not what you all think will happen to him?:idk:

BTW as I understand it, he's in MS so who cares what Califoria law is?:idk:

That is where it can get tricky, I wouldnt want the Cal DOJ after me for out of state gun transfer, they are nasty

Inferno
06-29-2010, 07:42 PM
Unless there are muzzle loaders in his collection, as a seller you can only ship to an FFL. Some FFLs won't accept shipment from individuals.

I'd make an account on calguns.com and get some help from people that know California laws and take back what's legal there and keep or sell them at your leisure and pawn whatever nots CA legal. The pistols are probably ok; it's the magazines that hold over 10 rounds that are illegal from what I understand.

http://midwestguntrader.com/ should get you started.

I'd do this

Inferno
06-29-2010, 07:47 PM
Smith & Wesson? I had one of those and they are great for shooting around the broad side of a barn. And the other ones I ahve shot sucked too. 2 guns I'll never own again are Glocks and S&W. I'll take my chances with a gas station cap gun.

LOL, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Glocks, and I'll take me a S&W 686 or 629 or Model 29(Dirty Harry)

Dave
06-29-2010, 07:51 PM
Smith & Wesson? I had one of those and they are great for shooting around the broad side of a barn. And the other ones I ahve shot sucked too. 2 guns I'll never own again are Glocks and S&W. I'll take my chances with a gas station cap gun.

i should clarify, if its a smith revolver built in the years before the french bought them out id be interested. best triggers anywhere. the glock clone sigmas arent worth a cup of dog slobber. classic series is hit or miss depending on caliber (the .45s with the longer barrel always worked well)

Dave
06-29-2010, 07:53 PM
LOL, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Glocks, and I'll take me a S&W 686 or 629 or Model 29(Dirty Harry)

hate em! lol.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 07:55 PM
Strange, I was just advised to have him ship me the separate parts of the gun in 2 or 3 packages...:lol:

Oh and if you want to sell me a gun to be technically legal, all you need is a copy of my purchase permit. No problem. If we actually, got to the point of a sale, I'd call UPS and check their policies in that state. Here you just have to advise the pick up agent that the package contains a firearm, do not mark the package though.

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_14/Article_52A.html

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 07:56 PM
That is where it can get tricky, I wouldnt want the Cal DOJ after me for out of state gun transfer, they are nasty

Okay, I wouldn't advise anything else but I still don't see how it'll get back to him?

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 08:03 PM
what kind of 357s and 9mms he got as far as concealed size?

Yea i need a concealable one Post up what ya got im in the market for a good buy.

LeeNetworX
06-29-2010, 08:04 PM
Okay, I wouldn't advise anything else but I still don't see how it'll get back to him?

Here's a scenario. Let's say Homeslice sells a gun to John for cash, but maybe MO laws require interpersonal sales to go through the local PD (I don't know, just throwing out a possibility). John kills someone with the gun. He may not tell anyone where he got the gun but they find that it's registered owner was Homeslice's relative. They do some investigating and discover his death and contact the executor of his will or whoever handled his estate. They tell them Homeslice was there after his death to go through his belongings, etc. Maybe the family of the victim decides to go after Homeslice for punitive damages, etc. Maybe the state decides to go after him for breaking the law, etc.

The point is, you just never know...especially these days with our lawsuit-happy society. I would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to something like this. Just my $.02

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 08:05 PM
Yea i need a concealable one Post up what ya got im in the market for a good buy.

I thought we lost him until I saw his name on the thread viewing list....:lol:

Inferno
06-29-2010, 08:07 PM
Okay, I wouldn't advise anything else but I still don't see how it'll get back to him?

When I bought and sold my last gun, the FFL had to verify I was a Georgia resident.

It wont, but just like selling a car, I would get the buyers info along with the cars info

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 08:09 PM
Here's a scenario. Let's say Homeslice sells a gun to John for cash, but maybe MO laws require interpersonal sales to go through the local PD (I don't know, just throwing out a possibility). John kills someone with the gun. He may not tell anyone where he got the gun but they find that it's registered owner was Homeslice's relative. They do some investigating and discover his death and contact the executor of his will or whoever handled his estate. They tell them Homeslice was there after his death to go through his belongings, etc. Maybe the family of the victim decides to go after Homeslice for punitive damages, etc. Maybe the state decides to go after him for breaking the law, etc.

The point is, you just never know...especially these days with our lawsuit-happy society. I would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to something like this. Just my $.02

Okay, so he is in MS, sells the gun to someone in NC and lives in CA and you think that they'll trace the gun back to him if something happens 10 years later?:idk: Anyway, I posted the NC law page, if he does sell me a gun, I send him a copy of my permit and a bill of sale if he desires. No problem.

Inferno
06-29-2010, 08:10 PM
Here's a scenario. Let's say Homeslice sells a gun to John for cash, but maybe MO laws require interpersonal sales to go through the local PD (I don't know, just throwing out a possibility). John kills someone with the gun. He may not tell anyone where he got the gun but they find that it's registered owner was Homeslice's relative. They do some investigating and discover his death and contact the executor of his will or whoever handled his estate. They tell them Homeslice was there after his death to go through his belongings, etc. Maybe the family of the victim decides to go after Homeslice for punitive damages, etc. Maybe the state decides to go after him for breaking the law, etc.

The point is, you just never know...especially these days with our lawsuit-happy society. I would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to something like this. Just my $.02

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Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 08:12 PM
I thought we lost him until I saw his name on the thread viewing list....:lol:

lost me? why?

Homeslice
06-29-2010, 08:16 PM
So far these are the guns I've found, and the highest offer I've gotten from shops around here:

sig 230 (.380 cal).....$350
sig 220 (.45)...$550
s&w 686 (357 mag)............$350
s&w 640 (38 special, double-action only)........$300
s&w 640 (357 mag, double-action only)......$300
s&w 66 (357 mag).....$300
s&w 41 (.22 target pistol)......$550
colt 1991 (.45 duh)....$450
s&w 629 (44 mag)......$450
beretta 96D .40 (double action only, sorry lol)......$350
s&w 15 (.380).......$300
m1 carbine, forgot the manufacturer........$550
mossberg .22 bolt rifle.....? pfft

definitely less than 200 rounds each, dude was somewhat of a poser/diletente

prolly more to come in his attic, after I get a ladder

the chi
06-29-2010, 08:19 PM
Yea, I understand that, just not what you all think will happen to him?:idk:

BTW as I understand it, he's in MS so who cares what Califoria law is?:idk:

Why take the chance...see below. It takes all of 5 minutes to do up a detailed bill of sale that can be kept on file in just IN CASE you might need it down the road. Just did this last week for the hubby on a gun trade. Theres no sense in NOT doing it, just to CYA. If someone refuses to sign one, I'd be refusing to sell it to them. :shrug: It's amazing how people can track things...and people.

Here's a scenario. Let's say Homeslice sells a gun to John for cash, but maybe MO laws require interpersonal sales to go through the local PD (I don't know, just throwing out a possibility). John kills someone with the gun. He may not tell anyone where he got the gun but they find that it's registered owner was Homeslice's relative. They do some investigating and discover his death and contact the executor of his will or whoever handled his estate. They tell them Homeslice was there after his death to go through his belongings, etc. Maybe the family of the victim decides to go after Homeslice for punitive damages, etc. Maybe the state decides to go after him for breaking the law, etc.

The point is, you just never know...especially these days with our lawsuit-happy society. I would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to something like this. Just my $.02

Inferno
06-29-2010, 08:27 PM
So far these are the guns I've found, and the highest offer I've gotten from shops around here:

sig 230 (.380 cal).....$350
sig 220 (.45)...$550
s&w 686 (357 mag)............$350
s&w 640 (38 special, double-action only)........$300
s&w 640 (357 mag, double-action only)......$300
s&w 66 (357 mag).....$300
s&w 41 (.22 target pistol)......$550
colt 1991 (.45 duh)....$450
s&w 629 (44 mag)......$450
beretta 96D .40 (double action only, sorry lol)......$350
s&w 15 (.380).......$300
m1 carbine, forgot the manufacturer........$550
mossberg .22 bolt rifle.....? pfft

definitely less than 200 rounds each, dude was somewhat of a poser/diletente

prolly more to come in his attic, after I get a ladder

You have some VERY VERY nice guns. Are you in a hurry to sell them?

the chi
06-29-2010, 08:31 PM
Hot damn, you've hit the mother load...I'm calling the hubby to tell him to come look. You're relative may have been a "poser" but the hubby collects guns just because he can, perhaps your family member was the same, alot of folks do. :shrug:

The dude we just traded with has so many guns he didnt even finish telling us about all of them, while a friend of mine has so many they are in every room of his house. I know who to go see during WWIII. :lol:

Trip
06-29-2010, 08:39 PM
Why take the chance...see below. It takes all of 5 minutes to do up a detailed bill of sale that can be kept on file in just IN CASE you might need it down the road. Just did this last week for the hubby on a gun trade. Theres no sense in NOT doing it, just to CYA. If someone refuses to sign one, I'd be refusing to sell it to them. :shrug: It's amazing how people can track things...and people.

You go through an FFL for interstate sales. You don't need a bill of sale.

Gunbroker.com is standard and the best way to go about it.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 08:42 PM
lost me? why?

Huh? The op knucklehead!:lol:

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 08:47 PM
You go through an FFL for interstate sales. You don't need a bill of sale.

Gunbroker.com is standard and the best way to go about it.

Totally agree! I was just wondering what they were worried about?:idk: FWIW I can get basically any of those guns local for close to those prices. If it were me, I'd box them up, try to haggle the dealer up 10-15% and mark them sold! Eliminate the hassle of dealing with individual buyers all together!:idk:

Razor
06-29-2010, 08:52 PM
I'd be willing to look at the M1 if you can send me some info/pics... not in my collection yet...

Razor
06-29-2010, 08:54 PM
Trip you might like the 640 as its hammerless so you could just throw it in a medium sized pocket if you didnt want to wear a holster...

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 09:14 PM
If that S&W 41 is in good condition it could go for more like 800. I found this site thats selling it for $850

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26193

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 09:16 PM
How much you wanting to sell the Mossberg? its always nice to just have a little .22 rifle to play with. Cheap and fun.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 09:25 PM
If that S&W 15 is in good condition it could go for more like 800. I found this site thats selling it for $850

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26193

I don't pretend to be a hand gun master but isn't that a 41? Are they the same? Anyway, I'm still wrong, I focused on a couple guns and thought that he was doing "okay" for pricing. looking closer, I realize that he can get a lot more money if he sells them individually BUT his hassle and bs range will go WAY up! Obviously, you can't expect a dealer to buy a gun for what it sells for retail, now can you? He's going to do all the paperwork, if any and have to sit on these guns until they sell dealing with lookie loos and tire kickers all day.:idk: Regardless of what he does, I'm thinking new bike for HS time!

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 09:31 PM
This is what i'm looking for when it comes to concealable weapons. The barrel is only 3.1" long and its a 9mm. Ive shot this gun once before and its the second best 9mm I've ever fired. The first being the Baby Eagle 9mm. That thing was like sex in my hands lol but its crazy expensive.

http://www.frontsight.com/Images/pf9-pocket-pistol.jpg

Inferno
06-29-2010, 09:36 PM
This is what i'm looking for when it comes to concealable weapons. The barrel is only 3.1" long and its a 9mm. Ive shot this gun once before and its the second best 9mm I've ever fired. The first being the Baby Eagle 9mm. That thing was like sex in my hands lol but its crazy expensive.

http://www.frontsight.com/Images/pf9-pocket-pistol.jpg

I like the Kel Tecs, I am thinking this or the Glock 26 for an underseat gun

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 09:37 PM
I don't pretend to be a hand gun master but isn't that a 41? Are they the same?

Yea my bad it is a 41 idk why i put 15 oops lol.

Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 09:39 PM
a girl I work with just bought a slim 9mm at the gun show, can't think of the brand but it was under $400.

Full Throttle
06-29-2010, 09:39 PM
I like the Kel Tecs, I am thinking this or the Glock 26 for an underseat gun

Well when you can get the Kel Tec for $227 then i would go for the Kel Tec.
http://www.yourdefensegear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=25990

ericr
06-29-2010, 10:47 PM
OK, I haven't read the whole thread but there are some things you can NOT do legally...

You can NOT ship it to an individual, period. It has to go to a FFL (ie dealer, gun shop etc)


However you can ship pieces to individuals...EXCEPT for the frame or reciever that has the serial number...see above for that piece.


I would recommend having an FFL ship it out for you too...just to be safe. You don't want to tangle with the BATF, they dont play fair and you'll spend your life's income trying to defend a case against them even if you didn't break a law. In their eyes you are guilty until proven innocent.

Most (I think all, but not sure) states you can do a person to person sale legally but the feds are trying to change that law and require background checks...but it has to be in person, still can't ship the gun.

Homeslice
06-30-2010, 12:07 AM
So I haven't read all the posts yet......but thank you for the well wishes, and when I said he was a poser I mean in a good way :lol: Trying out dozens of different hobbies, careers, ladies etc :lol:

Here in MO I can sell to private parties no problem......But as far as other states, I wonder what kind of fee/commission it takes for one FFL to ship to another? Also, someone said overnight shipping is required? Why is that? Overnight is gonna be an automatic $50-60 or so. :td:

Trip
06-30-2010, 12:13 AM
So I haven't read all the posts yet........but what kind of fee/commission are we talking about here, for one dealer to ship to another?

buyer should have to pay for the FFL. I think it's usually around $50 for TN.

Rangerscott
06-30-2010, 12:15 AM
I'd love to have the M1.

Homeslice
06-30-2010, 12:20 AM
I'd love to have the M1.

Just curious, what is it about those things that's so popular? Simplicity? Reliability? Plus it's gotta be the most mass-produced rifle ever made, so it can't be very rare :idk:

Rangerscott
06-30-2010, 12:49 AM
Just curious, what is it about those things that's so popular? Simplicity? Reliability? Plus it's gotta be the most mass-produced rifle ever made, so it can't be very rare :idk:

Depends if its an original or replica mass produced. Just cool guns. SKS's are many but funs to shoot.

wildchild
06-30-2010, 08:22 AM
the .22 rifle should be an easy sale. there are always guys looking for bolt 22's for their kid. took me quite a while to find one for my son. I noticed there are a couple guys always on the armslist site looking for them.
hit that armslist site for your state and you can probably find guys looking for everyone of those guns you have. DON'T HAVE THEM COME TO YOUR HOUSE TO LOOK THOUGH. just my opinion.
ffl will cost 10 - 60 for you as seller and then 10 - 60 for the buyer to recieve it.
you're better off going the locaL sale route or just dump them on a dealer for the less headache route.
I have sold quite a few to Gander Mountain. they give a fair price all things considered. I've done some private sales as well. I usually just get a bill of sale with purchaser name and addy. just in case.

LeeNetworX
06-30-2010, 08:44 AM
buyer should have to pay for the FFL.

Yep. The norm is for the buyer to pay for FFL transfer fees - comes with the territory.

goof2
06-30-2010, 09:34 AM
So I haven't read all the posts yet......but thank you for the well wishes, and when I said he was a poser I mean in a good way :lol: Trying out dozens of different hobbies, careers, ladies etc :lol:

Here in MO I can sell to private parties no problem......But as far as other states, I wonder what kind of fee/commission it takes for one FFL to ship to another? Also, someone said overnight shipping is required? Why is that? Overnight is gonna be an automatic $50-60 or so. :td:

I don't know, but my guess is they keep a better eye on overnight packages and they are probably the least likely to be lost. It also helps that, unless someone is an FFL, there are no other options for shipping.

Concerning the FFL, if you are able to ship the gun yourself to their FFL you wouldn't pay that FFL fee. On the other hand, if you are using an FFL ship to theirs I would think you would be on the hook for the fee for the FFL on your end. I could be wrong on that though. Maybe someone with more experience could clear it up.:shrug:

z06boy
06-30-2010, 10:42 AM
Well when you can get the Kel Tec for $227 then i would go for the Kel Tec.
http://www.yourdefensegear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=25990

Not bad at all BUT "Out of Stock"...

Evadd
06-30-2010, 12:05 PM
This is what i'm looking for when it comes to concealable weapons. The barrel is only 3.1" long and its a 9mm. Ive shot this gun once before and its the second best 9mm I've ever fired. The first being the Baby Eagle 9mm. That thing was like sex in my hands lol but its crazy expensive.

http://www.frontsight.com/Images/pf9-pocket-pistol.jpg
look into the XD subcompact, if you haven't already.

Smittie61984
07-01-2010, 07:17 PM
look into the XD subcompact, if you haven't already.

My GF really liked the Kahr CW9. We haven't shot it yet but it felt the best to her. When she gets back to Georgia we plan to rent a Kahr PM9. It's smaller than a CW9 but should be close. From what I have read and saw myself the gun looks pretty damn solid, especially for $420.

Riceaholic
07-01-2010, 09:15 PM
look into the XD subcompact, if you haven't already.


I have one. It's nice.

racedoll
07-01-2010, 09:34 PM
Homeslice - sorry about your loss. You have a nice collection there and hope you can figure it all out.

look into the XD subcompact, if you haven't already.

Ditto. This is my next purchase.

My GF really liked the Kahr CW9. We haven't shot it yet but it felt the best to her. When she gets back to Georgia we plan to rent a Kahr PM9. It's smaller than a CW9 but should be close. From what I have read and saw myself the gun looks pretty damn solid, especially for $420.

I looked at these because they felt nice, but then I shot one. Holy hell I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Very raw feeling. There were some other ones that didn't feel quite as good in hand but I could actually hit something with. Best make sure she shoots them before just buying if you can.

Amber Lamps
07-01-2010, 09:50 PM
I looked at these because they felt nice, but then I shot one. Holy hell I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Very raw feeling. There were some other ones that didn't feel quite as good in hand but I could actually hit something with. Best make sure she shoots them before just buying if you can.

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Smittie61984
07-01-2010, 10:51 PM
I looked at these because they felt nice, but then I shot one. Holy hell I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Very raw feeling. There were some other ones that didn't feel quite as good in hand but I could actually hit something with. Best make sure she shoots them before just buying if you can.

We'll get to shoot one soon. A gun range near me has them for rent. I've read some reviews and many people liked them (others didn't of course). I know they aren't going to be the most accurate things but this is going to be a personal protection gun to be carried in a purse or car. One thing I did read about them is they never jam up, even with crap ammunition which is good. Thanks for the review though.

I'd like her to get a H&K compact but I'm not sure she'd dig spending the money it takes for an H&K (or Kimber).

This right here is my favorite concealed carry gun ever. An AMT 45. It's accurate, slinder, and packs a hell of a punch.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/1608641432_3463c43b4d.jpg

racedoll
07-02-2010, 04:35 PM
We'll get to shoot one soon. A gun range near me has them for rent. I've read some reviews and many people liked them (others didn't of course). I know they aren't going to be the most accurate things but this is going to be a personal protection gun to be carried in a purse or car. One thing I did read about them is they never jam up, even with crap ammunition which is good. Thanks for the review though.

I'd like her to get a H&K compact but I'm not sure she'd dig spending the money it takes for an H&K (or Kimber).

This right here is my favorite concealed carry gun ever. An AMT 45. It's accurate, slinder, and packs a hell of a punch.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/1608641432_3463c43b4d.jpg
Shooting is good. I find what I like isn't what hubby likes & vice versa. They feel differently & react different for us girls.

Smittie61984
07-02-2010, 05:46 PM
Shooting is good. I find what I like isn't what hubby likes & vice versa. They feel differently & react different for us girls.

Very true. Plus most men don't like my concealed carry gun because it does this...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/1607761823_bb8d381d2a.jpg

As long as she doesn't want a Glock or S&W then I'm cool with it. Unless she scores a Glock 18 somehow.

Oh yeah, what caliber are you shooting? She likes the 9mm. I let her shoot a .40 but she didn't really enjoy that.

racedoll
07-02-2010, 09:07 PM
Very true. Plus most men don't like my concealed carry gun because it does this...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/1607761823_bb8d381d2a.jpg

As long as she doesn't want a Glock or S&W then I'm cool with it. Unless she scores a Glock 18 somehow.

Oh yeah, what caliber are you shooting? She likes the 9mm. I let her shoot a .40 but she didn't really enjoy that.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=15453

Rangerscott
07-03-2010, 01:02 AM
Those Kel-tec's are cheap online, but you go to a gun dealer and they want $100 or more for them. It be all crazy and stuff.

I've heard from "they suck" to "they get the job done." Guns are just like anything else. One person likes this one and another person hates it. Kinda like my sigma. I've only see good reviews about it from actual people that shoot the pistol, but then I hear from joe smoes that it sucks.

wildchild
07-03-2010, 08:57 PM
i've had my sigma 9mm for 5 yrs or so. never a problem with it.

Homeslice
10-12-2010, 05:12 AM
Sold off all those guns, except for the S&W "629" .44 mag. Anyone here interested, lemme know. I have been offered $450 by a store, and will sell it to them Friday if nobody else wants it.

If interested, you will need to find an FFL dealer who can receive the shipment from my dealer. I will give you the fax number of my dealer, so that both dealers can exchange faxes of their licenses. Buyer must state no felony record. Then the gun would be shipped 2nd-day air to your dealer. Shipping probably $30-35, which you will split with me.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9458/6291t.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/6291t.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1565/6292bz.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/6292bz.jpg/)

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/7688/6293.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/6293.jpg/)

dReWpY
10-12-2010, 11:16 AM
Very true. Plus most men don't like my concealed carry gun because it does this...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/1607761823_bb8d381d2a.jpg

As long as she doesn't want a Glock or S&W then I'm cool with it. Unless she scores a Glock 18 somehow.

Oh yeah, what caliber are you shooting? She likes the 9mm. I let her shoot a .40 but she didn't really enjoy that.

what is that hand cannon?

Adeptus_Minor
10-12-2010, 08:36 PM
what is that hand cannon?

Close. That's Chuck Norris' signature punch.
It's why he chose to be famous for his kicks instead. Less heel flash to overexpose the movie cameras.