Bud's Gun Shop - Page 2

Particle Man · 01-31-2011, 03:43 PM

Bud...

OneSickPsycho · 01-31-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

I got a Smith & Wesson Sigma in .40 when the deal was too good to pass up (under $350 after tax/background/transfer/etc. plus a mail in rebate for $50 and two more high cap mags). The trigger as delivered was heavy as hell, I've heard its around 10 lbs., and it was inconsistent. If I'm remembering correctly it had two springs for the trigger mechanism. I removed one and replaced the other with a lighter spring, I think for a Glock but I'm not sure, and polished the hell out of the mechanism. The trigger is lighter but still somewhat inconsistent, and it is still crap compared to the trigger on my Springfield 1911.

I got the same deal with my M&P... I got my $50 and a letter apologizing that they had ran out of mags temporarily... then they sent me an extra one for free... Three mags plus $50!

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Bud...

Weis?

Particle Man · 01-31-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Weis?

ER!

wildchild · 01-31-2011, 05:51 PM

I own both the sw9ve and the Taurus in 9mm.
the smith I have had for years. it has never failed me and I've shot tons of rounds through it. trigger pull is very heavy. if you want to shoot slow and accurate forget it. if you want to pull up and shoot it is great. many gun shops won't touch it to change the trigger because of other issues.

the Taurus has already been sent back for repairs. they were good about repairing it no questions asked. we haven't taken it back out shooting to see if it is better. you can feel a difference in the slide action already though. apparently it had a couple broken parts from manuf according to them.

if my life depended on one of them i would take the smith every time. the taurus' trigger is not much better then the smith. a little, but not day and night type of better.

Rangerscott · 01-31-2011, 04:42 PM

I have a SW9VE. Shoots just fine. Trigger is on the hard side but that depends on the users finger strength. Im not a know it gun nut so I dont know what to hate in a gun. I pull the trigger and it goes bang and im happy. Nothing to the SW. Easy to take apart and clean. I like the feel of the handle. Fits my hand nicely. Clips eject nicely.

I do wish the sights were smaller. At 10ft, lining up the 3 dots covers up a lot of the target.

I believe the sw9 and sw40 are same dimensions so if you want to carry then I say go with the 40. If not then the 9.

Rangerscott · 01-31-2011, 07:48 PM

I held a couple mini 380's at the last gun show and even with my small hands they felt too small. There's no girth to the handle. I want to grab hold to the gun when I need it and not fumble around with it.

Twobanger · 02-01-2011, 11:13 AM

.380 I'd look at the S&W Bodyguard. GT Distributers sells them for 289.

9mm HK P30. They come with s,m,l side panels and backstraps so you can fit the gun to your hands.

If you don't want to spend HK money and still get a gun you can fit to your hand, a S&W M&P from a dealership that carries law enforcement versions (Gtdist.com and Quanticotactical.com) will come with 3 magazines, and are often less expensive than regular gun stores.

Grtactical.com for built guns.

I have at least 3000 rounds through my M&P without any sort of failure.

Triple · 02-01-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Twobanger

.380 I'd look at the S&W Bodyguard. GT Distributers sells them for 289.

I like this. Pretty certain she will, too.

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard® 380 - $289.95

It's gotten a lot of bad reviews for reliability issues, however. Owners claim it is comfortable and accurate, but prone to jams and falling apart. Apparently, you have to look out for certain serial numbers; EAB models addressed the problems prone to earlier EAA pieces, but EAF and EAH models have issues, too.

Why was I under the impression 9mm is so much cheaper than .380? 50-round boxes of each are selling for about the same prices through CheaperThanDirt.com. Last time I was looking at handguns was about this time last year; has the cost/availability of .380 ammo changed?

Corey · 02-01-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I like this. Pretty certain she will, too.

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard® 380 - $289.95

It's gotten a lot of bad reviews for reliability issues, however. Owners claim it is comfortable and accurate, but prone to jams and falling apart. Apparently, you have to look out for certain serial numbers; EAB models addressed the problems prone to earlier EAA pieces, but EAF and EAH models have issues, too.

Why was I under the impression 9mm is so much cheaper than .380? 50-round boxes of each are selling for about the same prices through CheaperThanDirt.com. Last time I was looking at handguns was about this time last year; has the cost/availability of .380 ammo changed?

It's a nice looking gun and feels decent in the hand, but even in the store something felt off. The button for the laser is shit, and the take down pin didn't seem very well seated. I thought it might just be a problem with that specific gun, but when I looked into it, it seemed to be common complaints. It's good to see the cost on it coming down though. The local shops were all looking for about $500. For that, there are plenty of other guns I'd much rather have.

racedoll · 02-01-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I like this. Pretty certain she will, too.

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard® 380 - $289.95

It's gotten a lot of bad reviews for reliability issues, however. Owners claim it is comfortable and accurate, but prone to jams and falling apart. Apparently, you have to look out for certain serial numbers; EAB models addressed the problems prone to earlier EAA pieces, but EAF and EAH models have issues, too.

Why was I under the impression 9mm is so much cheaper than .380? 50-round boxes of each are selling for about the same prices through CheaperThanDirt.com. Last time I was looking at handguns was about this time last year; has the cost/availability of .380 ammo changed?

Good luck finding this gun in any shop. Every where around here is sold out. I haven't heard the good, bad, or the ugly.

Yes, 380 ammo prices have come down significantly from last year. They were running at least $20/50 rounds. Now you can find for under $20, not quite as low as 9mm but only a couple bucks more.

But if there is ever a shortage again, we'll be back to last year with a 380 shortage. (This is why I started reloading.)

01-31-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Bud... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

01-31-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I have a SW9VE. Shoots just fine. Trigger is on the hard side but that depends on the users finger strength. Im not a know it gun nut so I dont know what to hate in a gun. I pull the trigger and it goes bang and im happy. Nothing to the SW. Easy to take apart and clean. I like the feel of the handle. Fits my hand nicely. Clips eject nicely. I do wish the sights were smaller. At 10ft, lining up the 3 dots covers up a lot of the target. I believe the sw9 and sw40 are same dimensions so if you want to carry then I say go with the 40. If not then the 9. Last edited by Rangerscott; 01-31-2011 at 04:46 PM..

01-31-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I own both the sw9ve and the Taurus in 9mm. the smith I have had for years. it has never failed me and I've shot tons of rounds through it. trigger pull is very heavy. if you want to shoot slow and accurate forget it. if you want to pull up and shoot it is great. many gun shops won't touch it to change the trigger because of other issues. the Taurus has already been sent back for repairs. they were good about repairing it no questions asked. we haven't taken it back out shooting to see if it is better. you can feel a difference in the slide action already though. apparently it had a couple broken parts from manuf according to them. if my life depended on one of them i would take the smith every time. the taurus' trigger is not much better then the smith. a little, but not day and night type of better.

01-31-2011, 07:48 PM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I held a couple mini 380's at the last gun show and even with my small hands they felt too small. There's no girth to the handle. I want to grab hold to the gun when I need it and not fumble around with it.

02-01-2011, 11:13 AM	#7
Twobanger Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	.380 I'd look at the S&W Bodyguard. GT Distributers sells them for 289. 9mm HK P30. They come with s,m,l side panels and backstraps so you can fit the gun to your hands. If you don't want to spend HK money and still get a gun you can fit to your hand, a S&W M&P from a dealership that carries law enforcement versions (Gtdist.com and Quanticotactical.com) will come with 3 magazines, and are often less expensive than regular gun stores. Grtactical.com for built guns. I have at least 3000 rounds through my M&P without any sort of failure.