Mega Rad Gun Thread

[Love Machine]

not to sound like a fudd but Glock 19s don't have manual safeties how is that safe?

Personally for a person who wants a safety the 92 isn't great unless you get one of the new expensive frame mounted options. Slide mounted sucks, decocker only G models is the way to go on slide mounted. I would say a centurion is the way to go if you want a carry gun, I kinda wish I got the centurion model.

That said I have a hard time finding 92 mags in stores. It's all Glock and SIG

Just want to extrapolate a bit on this. The safety is the most important thing in your mind when new to carrying. As it should be really. But as a person who cas carried pistols he really didn't get to choose for most his time carrying. The most important safety of all is understanding the function of the pistol. As mentioned its not particularly great to NOT be going around with one in the chamber(this will be fine as you get more comfortable with your pistol.) As mentioned before half of the 92s that exist don't have a "safety". A berreta 92 is a single double action pistol. Meaning that the first shot will be a long single action trigger pull. While every shot after will be a light trigger pull. So the "safety" on a decocked 92 comes from. The very heavy first trigger pull. Since I have a good holster(the 2nd most important thing about carrying), i maintain my pistol(the 3rd most important thing), and it's not a sig p320 (the 4th most important thing). I know that the beretta 92 will never go off in my holster even without the "safety".

Besides being super biased. I recommend the beretta (you will probably want the centurion) because it is essentially the most proven modern pistol by a significant margin when it comes to use in the field outside the 1911. I DONT recommend the 1911 because I would only ever trust models that are over $1000. Which obliterates your budget i assume. If someone tries to tell you otherwise I would be very hesitant to trust their advice. The glock 19 (or most variants really, it's all the same fucking shit) is proven in a similar way as it's the most popular handgun in America iirc. There are also parts LITERALLY everywhere for it. The beretta you will also be able to easily get parts for it... online. Sadly.

 

[Maori Kiwifruit Growers]

Personal recommendation is the berretta 92fs, gts, or centurion. The actual answer is the glock 19. Avoid sig.

are "off brand" glocks (3d printed, PSA, glock style) safe or should I just get a name brand glock?

 

[BikeLock]

That said I have a hard time finding 92 mags in stores

Just buy them online. Or even straight from Beretta themselves, as they are very reasonable directly from them, iirc.

Surplus mags are out there, and cheap as fuck. Stay away from the parkerized mags tho, they tend to have problems. Any blued or PVD coated magazine will be good to go.

are "off brand" glocks (3d printed, PSA, glock style) safe or should I just get a name brand glock?

The Ruger RXM looks to be the "best" of the budget Gen 3 Glock clones, so far.

 

[Huge Member]

I'll never get how the PPK gained the traction it did.

Well, there's a reason most PPKs are in .32. And it's actually quite pleasant to shoot in the caliber it was made for.

do most states let you qualify for a ccw with a .22? and I'll follow your advice and save up.


sorry if this is a stupid question but are there any pistols that are as utilitarian as a normal ar-15/m-16. I know guns are like bikes and cars where people's individual needs and preferences guide what they buy but are there any pistols that are just: "gun"? Just as you get a toyota carolla for your first car,If I came you and asked for the toyota Corolla of rifles you would probably point me to a stock ar-15 with ambi safety/mag release. what is the Toyota Corolla of pistols?

Have you considered buying a used pistol? I have no idea what the market is like where you live, but I've had some very good deals on used guns, but YMMV.

 

[BikeLock]

Well, there's a reason most PPKs are in .32. And it's actually quite pleasant to shoot in the caliber it was made for.


Have you considered buying a used pistol? I have no idea what the market is like where you live, but I've had some very good deals on used guns, but YMMV.

Wasn't Bond's PPK actually in .32 as well? Book lore iirc was that he carried a Beretta in .25 ACP before that, lmao.

 

[Love Machine]

are "off brand" glocks (3d printed, PSA, glock style) safe or should I just get a name brand glock?

I am not too familiar with the 40 million flavors of glock clones that exist. A glock guy would have to come in and hopefully give you an honest opinion. I would say that you can get a real glock for extremely reasonable prices considering the reliability. So it rather stick with the known factor if I have going to carry it in my pants all day.

 

[Maori Kiwifruit Growers]

I am not too familiar with the 40 million flavors of glock clones that exist. A glock guy would have to come in and hopefully give you an honest opinion. I would say that you can get a real glock for extremely reasonable prices considering the reliability. So it rather stick with the known factor if I have going to carry it in my pants all day.

Thanks though! By the way they do make a factory OEM glock with a manual safety but its only sold in Asia for some reason......................................................

 

[Love Machine]

Also as stated above DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BUY USED. A used glock or berreta will still shit on anything in the 3-400 price range.

 

[Love Machine]

Thanks though! By the way they do make a factory OEM glock with a manual safety but its only sold in Asia for some reason......................................................

The trigger safety is super fine. Really don't worry about it. Or at least don't let the bed the deciding factor on it. A good holster completely covers the trigger so it's almost a non factor. Going out and shooting the guns mentioned will be what you really need to decide.

 

[Glock 19 Gen 5]

Thanks though! By the way they do make a factory OEM glock with a manual safety but its only sold in Asia for some reason......................................................

Being new to carrying can be scary, but a Glock will not go off unless you pull the trigger. There is this product:

https://langdontactical.com/glock-striker-control-device-scd/

Made by Langdon Tactical that could add some piece of mind, there's a video on the page that explains it's utility. It makes it similar to a DA/SA or DAO style handgun for when you're drawing and holstering to give you some more piece of mind.
Though, it's not needed and you can just train and get comfortable without spending the money on that sort of device.

 

[Akran]

Went to Bangkok the other day and headed to the range with a client and his wife just for fun. His dumb harpie of a wife had a negligent discharge with the M9 and the ricochet nearly got me. Had issues with sleeping the past few days. Y'all ever had any near-death experiences with guns and coping mechanisms?

I once had a ND with a Beretta bobcat while on a date. We were just in the woods, it went click and no bang and when I took the mag out it was empty. I failed to check the barrel (it pops up on the bobcat) and for whatever reason I cocked it, held it to the side pointed down and pulled the trigger. Missed my foot by maybe 3 inches and popped mud everywhere. I looked at my date in shock and said "whoopsies". I felt so stupid, I usually try to be so careful. I apologized and they said it was funny and we are engaged now. Earlier this year while dove hunting I was also shot by a hunter. It was at a range where most of the shot bounced off but a few pellets went through my pants. The hunter just went into his car and slumped in the drivers seat. I thought about sending shot his way or pulling the pistol out of my breast pocket but it wasn't worth it. The only time I've lost sleep was with a catastrophic failure with reloaded 9mm in a post war P38. It sent a bunch of powder in my face and produced hairline cracks in the slide itself.

 

[Love Machine]

Being new to carrying can be scary, but a Glock will not go off unless you pull the trigger. There is this product:

https://langdontactical.com/glock-striker-control-device-scd/

Made by Langdon Tactical that could add some piece of mind, there's a video on the page that explains it's utility. It makes it similar to a DA/SA or DAO style handgun for when you're drawing and holstering to give you some more piece of mind.
Though, it's not needed and you can just train and get comfortable without spending the money on that sort of device.

Langdon always makes great shit

 

[Yours Truly 2095]

are "off brand" glocks (3d printed, PSA, glock style) safe or should I just get a name brand glock?

Don't buy a dagger or a 3d printed 80% POS as your first handgun. It doesn't take Glock mags but the CZ P10c is by far miles ahead of a stock G19 and is usually $300 new and often bundled with a bunch of mags. Like I said though G19 will be dummy easy to find anything for locally. As much as I love the P10 being able to just go into a store and know for certain you're going to find parts or accessories for your handgun is really nice.

 

[Good Goyim]

The trigger safety is super fine. Really don't worry about it. Or at least don't let the bed the deciding factor on it. A good holster completely covers the trigger so it's almost a non factor. Going out and shooting the guns mentioned will be what you really need to decide.

Yep your finger is the ultimate safety. If you don't feel comfortable carrying without a safety or one in the chamber you shouldn't be carrying.

 

[Foley]

Glock is the most popular and widespread service handgun ever manufactured and procured. A huge portion of the people who carry it in their jobs, are not that much more qualified than your average gun carrying American civilian.

It's a perfectly safe gun. And so are many other pistols that don't feature manual safeties. Mechanically, those guns are safe, and you have to misuse it to ND.

 

[BikeLock]

Langdon always makes great shit

I have one of those devises. It indeed does what it says. If you block it with your thumb you are absolutely not going to be able to pull the trigger as it physically blocks the movement of the striker completely.

I used it for a bit and went back to carrying my LEM P2k instead.

 

[The Polaroid Man]

I once had a ND with a Beretta bobcat while on a date. We were just in the woods, it went click and no bang and when I took the mag out it was empty. I failed to check the barrel (it pops up on the bobcat) and for whatever reason I cocked it, held it to the side pointed down and pulled the trigger. Missed my foot by maybe 3 inches and popped mud everywhere. I looked at my date in shock and said "whoopsies". I felt so stupid, I usually try to be so careful. I apologized and they said it was funny and we are engaged now. Earlier this year while dove hunting I was also shot by a hunter. It was at a range where most of the shot bounced off but a few pellets went through my pants. The hunter just went into his car and slumped in the drivers seat. I thought about sending shot his way or pulling the pistol out of my breast pocket but it wasn't worth it. The only time I've lost sleep was with a catastrophic failure with reloaded 9mm in a post war P38. It sent a bunch of powder in my face and produced hairline cracks in the slide itself.

Damn lucky Dick Cheney wasn’t sharing the hunting grounds with you that day. Also a catastrophic failure with a gun is one of my worst fears with a firearm. You got that divine intervention going for you, brother

 

[Among Us Gaming]

do most states let you qualify for a ccw with a .22? and I'll follow your advice and save up.


sorry if this is a stupid question but are there any pistols that are as utilitarian as a normal ar-15/m-16. I know guns are like bikes and cars where people's individual needs and preferences guide what they buy but are there any pistols that are just: "gun"? Just as you get a toyota carolla for your first car,If I came you and asked for the toyota Corolla of rifles you would probably point me to a stock ar-15 with ambi safety/mag release. what is the Toyota Corolla of pistols?

You can qualify with an 1895 Nagant revolver if you feel so inclined. Now the practical test may make such a gun impractical, but point being is that there arent many restrictions that I'm aware of.

As for utilitarian handguns, Glock 19.
Remember, glocks are know for 1 thing: being good at everything, but great at nothing. A glock 19 will be good enough for 90% of what youd want to do. Mass after market and OEM support so holsters parts and accesories are ubiquitous everywhere, small enough to conceal, large enough to shoot comfortably, chambered in 9mm, simple striker fire, and so on.
Get a glock 19.

 

[W00T122122]

PSA fired half of the AAC ammo staff. This was posted on the PSA reddit and Danny_PSA the official PSA reddit employee confirmed it here and here.

 

[Maori Kiwifruit Growers]

Being new to carrying can be scary, but a Glock will not go off unless you pull the trigger. There is this product:

https://langdontactical.com/glock-striker-control-device-scd/

Made by Langdon Tactical that could add some piece of mind, there's a video on the page that explains it's utility. It makes it similar to a DA/SA or DAO style handgun for when you're drawing and holstering to give you some more piece of mind.
Though, it's not needed and you can just train and get comfortable without spending the money on that sort of device.

Can I add an after market safety too? I understand it's like putting a hat on a hat, but I'm the kinda weirdo who will still pull out even if my woman is on the pill.

Don't buy a dagger or a 3d printed 80% POS as your first handgun. It doesn't take Glock mags but the CZ P10c is by far miles ahead of a stock G19 and is usually $300 new and often bundled with a bunch of mags. Like I said though G19 will be dummy easy to find anything for locally. As much as I love the P10 being able to just go into a store and know for certain you're going to find parts or accessories for your handgun is really nice.

does the g19 only come in 9mm?


should I get a full size normal glock or one of those pocket glocks?

You can qualify with an 1895 Nagant revolver if you feel so inclined. Now the practical test may make such a gun impractical, but point being is that there arent many restrictions that I'm aware of.

As for utilitarian handguns, Glock 19.
Remember, glocks are know for 1 thing: being good at everything, but great at nothing. A glock 19 will be good enough for 90% of what youd want to do. Mass after market and OEM support so holsters parts and accesories are ubiquitous everywhere, small enough to conceal, large enough to shoot comfortably, chambered in 9mm, simple striker fire, and so on.
Get a glock 19.

Well for a first time gun (for a first time owner). What more would I have to do besides home defense, range shooting, cww/open carry and the odd competition? I'm building an ar15 (because I'm a cheap fuck and building this is fun) at the moment because I want a rifle that can do anything (home defense, range, hunting, target shooting) and then specialize when I find something I like, although sights are still something I can't find what I like yet for my rifle.