[cbrburns]

Originally Posted by nefarious

if money is not an option dont by a sigma, front site is part of the slide, my friend had to ship his back to get it fixed when it snapped off.

That seems like a fix that any gun smith could do. Why would you ship it back unless it was covered under warranty? If mine happens to break off, which I don't see happening any time soon, I'll be putting some Trijicon night sights on.

[Fatman]

Originally Posted by ChR1s

Shooting Sports Center, Springfield Massachusetts | Smith & Wesson

I think we should go here. You can go past your old stomping grounds at WNEC.

[nefarious]

Originally Posted by cbrburns

That seems like a fix that any gun smith could do. Why would you ship it back unless it was covered under warranty? If mine happens to break off, which I don't see happening any time soon, I'll be putting some Trijicon night sights on.

I am assuming it was under warranty as he had it for only a few weeks, and it just came off while firing. Do they make Trijicons for it? Last he checked that was a no.

[nefarious]

Originally Posted by Fatman

I think we should go here. You can go past your old stomping grounds at WNEC.

That place is okay, but with all the guns and all the members here we should just meet somewhere and have at it. AFS is getting an all new fully automated range this month

[cbrburns]

Originally Posted by nefarious

I am assuming it was under warranty as he had it for only a few weeks, and it just came off while firing. Do they make Trijicons for it? Last he checked that was a no.

Yeah, they make em for the Sigma. Nice little upgrade over the stock glow in the darkers.

Trijicon SA22 Smith & Wesson Sigma .40 3 Dot Front & Rear Night Sight Set w/ FREE UPS - Special Order

[hessogood]

So you want to buy my 9mm or my 40?

[TheIglu]

Oh, I do like that model 9mm you have. Those features are great. And for that price? Who could ask for anything more!

[hessogood]

Sold!


http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-interest.html

[Fatman]

Originally Posted by nefarious

That place is okay, but with all the guns and all the members here we should just meet somewhere and have at it.

I don't know about that...if so I want Clayton on my team. (I don't shoot so well)

[TheIglu]

Originally Posted by hessogood

Sold!


http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-interest.html

We'll talk once I have my license in hand.....I'm sure some sort of combo could be arranged with said gun and a sibling thrown in in a gesture of good faith....

[hessogood]

It's race season, siblings are selling at discounted prices in my family.

[nefarious]

I believe neither legal in MA though

[TheIglu]

Originally Posted by nefarious

I believe neither legal in MA though

Booooo.

For now I'll keep my sights set on a Sig P229R.

Thanks for the help guys!

[cbrburns]

Originally Posted by nefarious

I believe neither legal in MA though

The approved firearms list shows the Ruger P89D, but it doesn't show the P89DC. Anybody know the difference? It shows NO Taurus guns legal in MA, that doesn't make any sense. It's missing Colt too, what's up with that?

[ChR1s]

Approved Weapons Rosters - Executive Office of Public Safety

They gots another list for large capacity

[PinHead]

That roster is pretty much useless.
That was made for FFL1 holders who have a store front and want to sell guns. As Joe public you can get almost anything you want, including full auto's with the proper lic. and alot of cash for the taxes and it's appetite.
With your basic ALP or Restricted LTC large cap. you can buy privately what you cannot in the stores and it is perfectly legal. I would suggest renting and borrowing a number of different guns until you find one that just feels really good. They all have little differences that will make a big difference in how you shoot.
If you are ever in the neighborhood the range is a mile from the house and I have some you could try out. I could PM you some choices if you like, just buy the ammo

[zxme]

four seasons is the only place i go. You can get factory refurbished glocks there for 425-475. I bought my glock 17(october 21 1998 says can keep the 17 round clip..woohoooo.....love that gun and cheap ammo. When i took my class the officer said that usually you get the F.I.D 1st then when it expires you can apply for target and hunting ltc....If you have a hookup you can get ltc for all lawfull purposes 1st off.

[Stupidhawk007]

Haven't read the whole thread, but....
You may say it's out, but my girlfriend and I both carried H&K USP compacts(till I sold mine, gotta race). Mine was a .45ACP and hers a .357sig. Neither of us EVER had a problem with either. Jam or otherwise. I loved that gun, perfect size, ease of operation and takedown.

I'd have bought a glock if it weren't for the lack of an external safety. I consider them to be the AK-47 of handguns. Not overly accurate, just damn reliable.

My parents carry Kimbers, but I don't remember exactly which model. For .45s they are some of the easiest and most accurate handguns I've ever shot.

The first handgun I ever bought was a stupid Desert Eagle chambered in 50AE, stupid decision. I wanted a protection gun and got a hand cannon.

I know some people who have Springfields(kinda like a glock knockoff) and haven't had good luck with them, just what I've heard.

I'll be doing some hard research on them soon also, as I'll be getting another......

Keep us posted!

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by Stupidhawk007

and hers a .357sig.

How do you like the sig? I've never had the opportunity to try the round but I have always been curious about it.

[Tricky Mike]

Originally Posted by zxme

When i took my class the officer said that usually you get the F.I.D 1st then when it expires you can apply for target and hunting ltc....If you have a hookup you can get ltc for all lawfull purposes 1st off.

Not true.
No need to have a hook up... just apply. Each city and town in MA gets to set their own issuing policy (which is bullshit, but another discussion) Some issue ALP LTC's freely, others will not issue ANY. Depends on where you live, but you don't need a hook up and you do not need to start with an FID card. I didn't.

Packing.org maintains a decent list on which towns will (typically) issue what...
It paints a pretty ugly picture for MA gun owners.
Link

[Stupidhawk007]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

How do you like the sig? I've never had the opportunity to try the round but I have always been curious about it.

Great ballistics, but a bit of a snappy recoil for her. My .45 was easier to control. It's an expensive round, but she claims to like it. Some more expensive ammo has a HUGE muzzle flash, too!

[TheIglu]

Took the class last night. Good stuff. Rodney Conrad, our instructor, was very educated, professional and thorough.

The of us 4 in the class all passed easily. It was a relaxed environment. He was very open with current gun laws and regulations and the licensing process. I am confident that I will not be denied an "All Lawful Purposes" large-cap Class A license from what he was saying. He also said that basically all towns in the state other than Boston, Holyoke and Springfield are instructed to give out Class A ALP's whenever asked. There is also a comittee for appeals if there is a denial that will need to be provided a solid reason why the applicant was denied.

I'd recommend him. It was a short course (3 hours). If you would like his contact info, PM me.

[ChR1s]

Yet another good reason to leave Spfld.

[TheIglu]

Exactly. The reasoning Officer Conrad told us was that there have been too many home break-in's where legally owned firearms were stolen and then used in crimes.

Seems like fewer guns in homes would both hurt and help....

[ChR1s]

There've been trigger lock giveaways in Spfld.

And they still won't give you one for "all lawful purposes." Same cops that don't want in-car cameras? Go figure.