pistol or cigars?

Devanmc · 01-01-2011, 08:16 PM

well most of my extra fun money goes toward buying cigars, but ill be leaving the service soon and living on my own. So ive been thinking about and researching buying a pistol. What is every ones thought on this, Holding off on cigars to save for a pistol or just keep buyin cigars

if pistol, what do you guys recommend? So far im looking at a .40

01-01-2011, 08:17 PM

I would buy a weapon, a weapon can save your life. Cigars won't.

01-01-2011, 08:19 PM

Springfield XD45... then cigars....it's much funner to have a weapon then smoke cigars...otherwise you're smoking without being able to shoot... = no fun.

G G · 01-01-2011, 08:21 PM

Get a pistol then you can rob a cigar store. solved. You're welcome.

pnoon · 01-01-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Get a pistol then you can rob a cigar store. solved. You're welcome.

Have you been drinking tonight, igmo?

G G · 01-01-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Have you been drinking tonight, igmo?

Not so you'd notice. I only drink one glass of wine on the advice of my doctor and that aint enough to impair my judgement.

G G · 01-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Critical thinking skills aren't something that everyone has Peter.

pnoon · 01-01-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Not so you'd notice. I only drink one glass of wine on the advice of my doctor and that aint enough to impair my judgement.

igmo-lite.

MiamiE · 01-01-2011, 08:27 PM

Glock 23 then more cigars!

G G · 01-01-2011, 08:27 PM

I have a Glock 27 that I love.

G G · 01-01-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Glock 23 then more cigars!

I had one of those and wish I hadn't gotten rid of it. Believe it or not I can shoot the 27 better than the 23 though.

MiamiE · 01-01-2011, 08:32 PM

I have had a 23 for about 5 years now. My first was the 19, but it's way to big. I also have a 27, which is a great CCW, IMO.

Bill86 · 01-01-2011, 08:37 PM

I'm looking into a HK USP Compact, also a P30s. We'll see what I end up with. I don't particularly like glocks I've shot a few ...not for me.

01-01-2011, 09:05 PM

Glock 30.

HollywoodQue · 01-01-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I have a Glock 27 that I love.

I have a baby Glock that I carry off duty, but we (Detroit Police) were issued the new S&W MP 40 cal. It is so much more accurate than the Glock. I still own two Glocks, the 23 &27, but the SW wins hands down. Much better grouping with night sites. Great weapon, light weight, and deadly accurate.

My last qualifying score was 249 out of 250. Best score yet with the SW MP

icehog3 · 01-01-2011, 09:15 PM

Sig Sauer .45.

DrDubzz · 01-01-2011, 09:24 PM

I've got an XD40 with the 4inch barrel, I love it. about 500-550 retail. Great gun for the round

HollywoodQue · 01-01-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sig Sauer .45.

Sounds like the standard issue for Illinois PD....My ex is the Deputy Chief in North Chicago PD, that's what they carry.

Zeuceone · 01-01-2011, 09:39 PM

Buy a proper safe that bolts into the ground. Then get a Glock.

Ranger_B · 01-01-2011, 10:00 PM

Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.

01-01-2011, 08:16 PM	#1
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	pistol or cigars? well most of my extra fun money goes toward buying cigars, but ill be leaving the service soon and living on my own. So ive been thinking about and researching buying a pistol. What is every ones thought on this, Holding off on cigars to save for a pistol or just keep buyin cigars if pistol, what do you guys recommend? So far im looking at a .40 __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best Last edited by Devanmc; 01-01-2011 at 08:25 PM.

01-01-2011, 08:17 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: pistol or cigars? I would buy a weapon, a weapon can save your life. Cigars won't.

01-01-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
Springsman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: pistol or cigars? Springfield XD45... then cigars....it's much funner to have a weapon then smoke cigars...otherwise you're smoking without being able to shoot... = no fun.

01-01-2011, 08:21 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: pistol or cigars? Get a pistol then you can rob a cigar store. solved. You're welcome.

01-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: pistol or cigars? Critical thinking skills aren't something that everyone has Peter.

01-01-2011, 08:27 PM	#9
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: pistol or cigars? Glock 23 then more cigars!

01-01-2011, 08:27 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: pistol or cigars? I have a Glock 27 that I love.

01-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: pistol or cigars? I have had a 23 for about 5 years now. My first was the 19, but it's way to big. I also have a 27, which is a great CCW, IMO.

01-01-2011, 08:37 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: pistol or cigars? I'm looking into a HK USP Compact, also a P30s. We'll see what I end up with. I don't particularly like glocks I've shot a few ...not for me.

01-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: pistol or cigars? Glock 30.

01-01-2011, 09:15 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: pistol or cigars? Sig Sauer .45. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-01-2011, 09:24 PM	#17
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: pistol or cigars? I've got an XD40 with the 4inch barrel, I love it. about 500-550 retail. Great gun for the round

01-01-2011, 09:39 PM	#19
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: pistol or cigars? Buy a proper safe that bolts into the ground. Then get a Glock.

01-01-2011, 10:00 PM	#20
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: pistol or cigars? Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.