01-15-2009, 12:50 PM | #31 |
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High-Point is generally considered to be far superior to Lorcin/Jennings. They are not known for long-term (5000+ rounds) durability, but they are considered capable enough for what they are. Revolvers are generally recommended for the infrequent shooter, because they are much simpler to operate and less prone to jamming. If you haven't used a pistol in two years, you could lose vital seconds fumbling with the safety on a semi-auto when you do need it. Likewise, if an inexpensive semi-auto jams as you're firing it, you're fucked. If you get a dud round in a revolver, just pull the trigger again. I'd recommend going to a gun show to get the best range of options. Most shows will have a couple of dealers who specialize in high-volume, lower-cost trade-in guns. |
01-15-2009, 12:55 PM | #32 | |
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As far as $150 goes, I'd try my damndest to find a used revolver before I'd buy a Hi-Point.
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01-15-2009, 08:13 PM | #33 |
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dont buy a .45, too expensive to shoot
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01-15-2009, 08:57 PM | #34 |
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Some are actually,I have Sparx,HJC,Icon and Scorpion helmets as well. If someone made a helmet that was as good as my Shark RSR2 for $100,I would buy it in a heartbeat. Only a fool buys expensive things JUST because they are expensive. If generic cheese tastes the same as Kraft cheese,I'm buying. Besides,I'm not fending off the galloping hordes,it's just a toy really. If you break into my house carrying a gun,you can have anything you want-I have insurance. If you are breaking in without a gun,best call 911 before hand.
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01-15-2009, 08:58 PM | #35 |
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Hmmm...good point. I considered a 357 revolver,maybe a Taurus or something. How about the 40,380 or 9mm?
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01-15-2009, 09:01 PM | #36 |
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Do you have personal experience with Hi Point that makes you say that? Just asking,it just sometimes feels as if people don't like particular brands without any concrete reasons...no offense meant btw. I really do appreciate the input.
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01-15-2009, 10:06 PM | #37 |
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01-15-2009, 11:05 PM | #38 |
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I'd go with the .40 but that's just my personal preference. 380 ammo is usually more than .9mm and as much or more than .40 and the .380 is not a very hard hitting round. If you want cheap ammo too then go with the 9mm but get some decent brand with good hollow points and test them for reliability before keeping it loaded w/ them. Buy full metal jacket rounds for target shooting, they're the cheapest. If you have gun shows in your area, look for Georgia Arms, they sell ammo. They have good inexpensive full metal jacket loads and they have real good defense loads with Speer Gold Dot hollow points. I like their stuff and have never had a misfire in thousands of rounds.
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01-15-2009, 11:13 PM | #39 |
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I have handled and shot the Hi Point. The best I can say about it is it went bang. It was extremely heavy in weight as well as VERY hard to cycle, and it had a vauge aproximation of sights. If I were buy a semi automatic on that budget I would lean toward eastern block Tok's great CZ 52 is fine and the Makarov is great. If it has to be 45 one of the phillpine 1911's or a balasta molina woudl be worth saving for
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01-16-2009, 10:31 AM | #40 |
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