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After a looooong thirteen month wait, the great state of NY has finally decided to issue me my pistol permit. Without getting too much into my selection process (so as not to inadvertently begin a heated debate regarding Glocks), I will say that I wanted to begin with two weapons that were...

Hello everyone, As my pistol permit processing moves ever closer, I have been weighing all of my various options for my first two purchases. I would like one of them to be a revolver, and most likely a Ruger GP 100. As I've been doing research on this weapon, I've seen post after post saying...

Hi everyone, Last night, I purchased a brand new Remington 700 SPS in .223 Rem. I got a great deal on it because it was a floor model, but it looks like it'd never really been handled. Fit and finish are great, and so far I really like it. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get it out to...

Hi everyone, Lately, I have really been growing fond of Hornady's TAP ammunition. Seeing as where I usually buy ammo in bulk from doesn't carry the TAP FPD line, I usually just buy the standard TAP. It shoots great, is the most accurate stuff I can find, and recoil and blast are minimal. I...

Hi everyone, So, my current situation is as follows: here in New York (albeit near an urban area) apparently the "six months" needed to process my pistol paperwork is actually going to look a lot like ten to twelve. This means that the funds I'd put aside for a pistol purchase and which...

So here's an interesting dilemma that I've been pondering this morning. I was reading an interesting thread probably not far away from this one about my next three purchases. Well, I'm only a few months away from my CCL coming thru, and plan on buying a CZ-P01 in 9mm, a Browning Pro or FN in...

So last night I finally purchased a Marlin 1894C, and it is the most fun shooting I think I've ever had. Smaller than I expected, but definitely fit my need for a fun range gun that could double as a short-range deer/varmint gun if the need arose. I didn't expect it to be nearly as much fun as...

Hi Everyone, I have been debating this problem for quite a while now, and lately it's really starting to get to me because I finally have the funds and the desire to get out there and make a purchase. I have decided to open myself up to advice here in hopes of making life a little easier...

Hi everyone, I have seen pictures here and there of certain glock models that have a stainless slide and stainless controls. I have looked around a little online and can't seem to find model designations for these - are they simply custom jobs or are they actually manufactured that way? I...

Hi everyone- I am strongly considering the purchase of a DPMS Panther Bull Classic in .223. I can get one for just about 700, I love the looks and the stainless barrel, and I have heard relatively good things here and there, though I can't find many opinions on the company/model all over...

Hi everyone, hope deer season has been kind to you all so far this year. I have two quick questions, and both of them have been bothering me for a week now with no resolution. One involves me, and one a good friend of mine. My friend grew up in an area that was shotgun-hunting only, and...

Ok, here is the issue that is causing my most recent toss-up. I'm looking for a first pistol and have narrowed my search considerably to come up with two prominent finalists in 9mm: the SAXD9 and CZ P-01. Both offer much of what I'm looking for, and fit squarely within my price range. I've...

Hi, I have been looking around for a 9mm, concealable, polymer weapon that's easy to learn on, clean, etc and which preferably has an external safety. I have mostly been focusing on glocks, based on their reputation and price, but today I came across a Springfield Armory XD, and I'm now...

Hi everyone, Just a few quick questions - do the different ammo casings available for different rounds actually make any kind of difference? For example, I have seen Wolf ammo in steel casings, CCI Blazers in aluminum, etc. Does this just lower production costs, or does it have some...

Hi, As someone new to handguns, I must admit that I've been hesitant to post on many of the forums I've come across in fear of not knowing what I was talking about and being instantly tagged as a newbie or flamed incessantly based on a question/opinion. However, the overall maturity level...