Hello all,
It has been a while since I have posted but I still lurk now and again. I do have something to share.
I came across a new Ruger Security 9 for $190 (used but never fired it appeared) and since I like my Ruger American 9mm, and the price was good I thought why not? Well today the family had a shooting day and I got to shoot a few things. This security 9 is neat, and I like it a lot. It shot a soccer ball at 15 yards with most in the softball range. So the gun is more accurate than I. $190 was a good deal and I would recommend it at that price and even more. I think they are around $250-$275 and I think worth it and I think Ruger has a winner with this one. Well worth the monies. I need to decide which I like better the American or the Security 9.
Which brings me to the Canik TP9. I got it for $300 or so a while back and I also love this one as well. My son even shot it and says he loves it as well. Of course it is not his beloved SiG but for the money he thinks it is as good as the XD and just as accurate. If you get a chance, shoot one and you will see what I mean. I saw one at the range one day and talked with the guy and decided I would pick one up if the opportunity arrived and I am glad I did. It is really well made and comparable to an XD/MP/Glock for the most part and well less in price. I am not a big fan of Turkey but they make a decent striker handgun for the price. I might get one with the barrel extension if Congress ever gets their head out of their backside and passes the hearing protection act. Edit (Rural King has these for $289 right now. 7/14)
Cobra .38 - Uh - this is inaccurate as heck, three folks shot it and all did not like it and no body hit anything near where they were aiming. It shoots high and left for some reason I think. I was telling them it is a 'close in' only thing but that did not deter them, none liked it. I have to agree it is not on my list of favorites. I guess it serves a purpose and for that it would work. I think one day I would like to try a bond arms one and see the difference which I assume is immense.
The best for last...A while back the family stopped at Mishawaka (great store) and they had what I had been looking at for years. The GP100 with the 6" barrel and the grips that I like. My search was in my hands, finally. At the time I did not know it was 7 rounds until I looked and that made it a must have. So the boss agreed that it could be my fathers day gift and the store made me an acceptable deal (Matched internet price, military discount + transfer fee) and made the sale. I like dealing with them the few times I have been there. What a great selection they have.
So here is where it gets funny. The boss has shot my .44 Blackhawk once (with a .44 special even) and swore never again. I am ok with that. So this was a previous range trip but nonetheless I started with some .38 and was hitting exactly where I was shooting at 15 & 25 yards. Sweet. So I change to .357 and even more so, she just purrs and quickly became one of my favorites. So, I ask the boss to take a shot with her and she declines with the .44 memories and such, so I pull the wimp card out and she finally agrees. 7 rounds later, she is hitting what she is shooting at as well and is smiling. So then I drop the hammer and load the .357's and tell her and she freaks out and says NO! I double down on the wimp card and she begrudgingly falls for it and proceeds to shoot her. 7 shots later, I look over and she has commandeered my box of ammo and has now named my gun Sassy. I no longer own the gun. I can still borrow it when we go shooting.
It has been a while since I have posted but I still lurk now and again. I do have something to share.
I came across a new Ruger Security 9 for $190 (used but never fired it appeared) and since I like my Ruger American 9mm, and the price was good I thought why not? Well today the family had a shooting day and I got to shoot a few things. This security 9 is neat, and I like it a lot. It shot a soccer ball at 15 yards with most in the softball range. So the gun is more accurate than I. $190 was a good deal and I would recommend it at that price and even more. I think they are around $250-$275 and I think worth it and I think Ruger has a winner with this one. Well worth the monies. I need to decide which I like better the American or the Security 9.
Which brings me to the Canik TP9. I got it for $300 or so a while back and I also love this one as well. My son even shot it and says he loves it as well. Of course it is not his beloved SiG but for the money he thinks it is as good as the XD and just as accurate. If you get a chance, shoot one and you will see what I mean. I saw one at the range one day and talked with the guy and decided I would pick one up if the opportunity arrived and I am glad I did. It is really well made and comparable to an XD/MP/Glock for the most part and well less in price. I am not a big fan of Turkey but they make a decent striker handgun for the price. I might get one with the barrel extension if Congress ever gets their head out of their backside and passes the hearing protection act. Edit (Rural King has these for $289 right now. 7/14)
Cobra .38 - Uh - this is inaccurate as heck, three folks shot it and all did not like it and no body hit anything near where they were aiming. It shoots high and left for some reason I think. I was telling them it is a 'close in' only thing but that did not deter them, none liked it. I have to agree it is not on my list of favorites. I guess it serves a purpose and for that it would work. I think one day I would like to try a bond arms one and see the difference which I assume is immense.
The best for last...A while back the family stopped at Mishawaka (great store) and they had what I had been looking at for years. The GP100 with the 6" barrel and the grips that I like. My search was in my hands, finally. At the time I did not know it was 7 rounds until I looked and that made it a must have. So the boss agreed that it could be my fathers day gift and the store made me an acceptable deal (Matched internet price, military discount + transfer fee) and made the sale. I like dealing with them the few times I have been there. What a great selection they have.
So here is where it gets funny. The boss has shot my .44 Blackhawk once (with a .44 special even) and swore never again. I am ok with that. So this was a previous range trip but nonetheless I started with some .38 and was hitting exactly where I was shooting at 15 & 25 yards. Sweet. So I change to .357 and even more so, she just purrs and quickly became one of my favorites. So, I ask the boss to take a shot with her and she declines with the .44 memories and such, so I pull the wimp card out and she finally agrees. 7 rounds later, she is hitting what she is shooting at as well and is smiling. So then I drop the hammer and load the .357's and tell her and she freaks out and says NO! I double down on the wimp card and she begrudgingly falls for it and proceeds to shoot her. 7 shots later, I look over and she has commandeered my box of ammo and has now named my gun Sassy. I no longer own the gun. I can still borrow it when we go shooting.
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