Don't be a retard and buy the usp. how is this even a question, you would only prefer the Lorcin if you're going to kill somebody and throw that gun away or if you're some sort of negro. The ring of fire guns are not worth collecting just because there will always be companies making cheap guns.
I would say to go with the Beretta 92 out of practicality. Have the convenience of a repeating action, higher capacity, and still have that old world all steel construction.
Better to be a poor with guns than a rich man unarmed.
Elite. All the fucking way. Not even a question.
I like how Lorcins look, I like a lot of the Saturday Night Special aesthetics. If I ever find an L380, or a Raven locally for cheap in reasonably condition I'll get it as a paperweight.
the 92 has an aluminum alloy frame almost since inception. the Vertec framed pistols (92X, et c) and specific models like the Billenium, Centennial, and 92 FS Fusion are steel framed, and Wilson Combat used to make a steel frame 92G as well. Also, all the "inox" Beretta's are steel framed.
Congrats! Should be a good time.
Finding cheap .223/5.56 ammo however, is not a good time. Pawn shop had some Wolf for $8 a box. Feels like a relic from a bygone era.
If you’re not worried about ballistic capabilities compared to a .357 then a Ruger PC carbine is a neat home defense option. I have one, and it’s neat. The magpul backpacker stock for it is pretty interesting (if you don’t mind paying $120 for a 2-piece stock), and it makes it even more easy to store/stow it considering the carbine is a takedown as-is.
On the plus side, you can laugh at people buying 7.62x39
i buy a lot of ammunition for professional and personal use and to be honest, standardizing on M193 and buying it in bulk is pretty much the way to go imho. all of my 5.56mm fighting rifles, outside of some that prefer boutique loads, can reliably and safely use M193 and hit minute of man out to several hundred meters. for "plinking", 9mm is getting cheap again, and old ammunition is cycled out as target practice regularly, making keeping a separate SKU for cheap blasting not worth the logistics hassle.
I can't because I used to be one. There's so many cool AK's out there that are now totally impractical to shoot.
I've noticed that Xtac is also pretty cheap for brass case ammo.
I'm considering getting one myself but I have other things going on right now, plus that paperwork and wait time is a bitch and a half where I am.
Rather ironic that the idea of making bulletproof materials via 3D printing is being floated when their detractors fear that people will create firearms with them.
Honestly I was against getting an AR because "everyone else has them" but I do understand the concept of standardization to a point. I still personally prefer other models but I must concede that anyone looking to buy or build something might want to consider something that accepts AR components.
don't let your dreams be dreams. M193 runs pretty good in an HK33 or FNC. i've been rocking an HK33KA3 for many years interchangeably with a Colt Commando, and as long as you monitor bolt gap and use the right locking piece, it runs like a top. there's some good modernized furniture available too if you're into it, polymer mags, et c.
