The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[MoBill]

Originally Posted by toolfan

Can I get a price check?

I'm thinking of getting a new firearm-

narrowed it down to

Browning Hi-Power
Sig Sauer P226
1911 (preferably domestic, but honestly, the variations on a theme are overwhelming to me.)

How much money will I be spending on one of these, realistically, on the used market?

Whaddya'll think, about 375 for the BHP? Have one...but, bought it in 1990

[Dranrab Luap]

Originally Posted by Klay

My lever-action .22 magnum is my favorite right now.

(not my picture)

I have the Henry 22 magnum in the octogon barrell Golden Boy edition. What a slick, sweet shooting rifle.

[toolfan]

Originally Posted by blacksan

Tough call. I have been at the right place at the right time and made out pretty good in the past. With the economy slumping patience and heavy browsing in your area should turn up a good deal. Can you legally do FTF deal in your state?

Yeah, but I rarely go to the pistol range anymore, and I've never seen a pistol in the paper. (There is a bulletin board at the range.) Seems like the used market dried up a little with the election...

Originally Posted by morriswf

Whaddya'll think, about 375 for the BHP? Have one...but, bought it in 1990

Based on my initial reasearch - I think I'd pull $375 out pretty quick if I found a deal like that, I was expecting more in the $500 range for the browning...

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by toolfan

Based on my initial reasearch - I think I'd pull $375 out pretty quick if I found a deal like that, I was expecting more in the $500 range for the browning...

Yes, for an older Belgium GP in minty condition you would. I really like the GP myself as I carry a 1911. If you actually carry the GP and properly train, cocked & locked makes it a fine piece with modern ammo (IMO).

[Hodag]

Originally Posted by FPGT72

A lot of you will not like my fave. but this is it.

love it, great shooter

I would prefer it over those modern space guns any day

[toolfan]

Originally Posted by blacksan

Yes, for an older Belgium GP in minty condition you would. I really like the GP myself as I carry a 1911. If you actually carry the GP and properly train, cocked & locked makes it a fine piece with modern ammo (IMO).

Does the term GP signify belgium manufacture? Or is it the more proper shorthand for the hi-power?

[Curvy]

My carry gun. H&K mod 4 in 32acp. Accurate, light and reliable.

[Caribou Aqua Buddha]

Originally Posted by Photog

spooky...I was just googling information on that rifle.

How do you like it? I'm actually looking at the plain-jane Henry .22 for plinking.

I just found my reciept, and my Henry .22 lever was $254 at Wal-Mart.

This one did not come from Wal-Mart,....

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by da Hodag

love it, great shooterI would prefer it over those modern space guns any day

It is a great shooter, but the round is rather anemic for self defense. The Marlin Camp Carbine in 45 ACP is a hoot-ta-shoot.

[Dranrab Luap]

Originally Posted by blacksan

It is a great shooter, but the round is rather anemic for self defense. The Marlin Camp Carbine in 45 ACP is a hoot-ta-shoot.

I have a Ruger PC9 that is a lot of fun to warm up.

[ZzyzyxRd]

Originally Posted by blacksan

It is a great shooter, but the round is rather anemic for self defense. The Marlin Camp Carbine in 45 ACP is a hoot-ta-shoot.

Love the levers.

I like the old .22 pumpers as well.

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by toolfan

Does the term GP signify belgium manufacture? Or is it the more proper shorthand for the hi-power?

GP is the french moniker "Grande Puissance".

[KingRat]

Originally Posted by Knighthawk

[Hodag]

Originally Posted by Manitoba Mauler

This one did not come from Wal-Mart,....

I had one of those....

[bostonsr]

I love my XD40 subcompact...

small package, big holes.

abe