New pistol that looks scary.

USincognito said:

You spent money on something you didn't need just to make heads explode?

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Yeah, for only $200 by head just exploded.

timewerx said:

This is the firearms thread after all.

The first rule of tyrrany is to take away the weapons from their subjects...

There's a difference between "owning a sword" (for self defense) and "living by the sword" (using a sword to force your agenda unto others). Jesus even encouraged His disciples to buy short swords. That should clear things up!

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"[Jesus] said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’ and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”

The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.”

“That’s enough!” he replied." (Luke 22:36-38)

I've got an Extar. If you haven't shot it yet, be forewarned....it's LOUD.
Of course that's a good thing.

Aldebaran said:

One practical thing it does is give it a shoulder stock and a forward holding point which would make it easier to hold steady, just as a rifle is easier to hold steady than a pistol. Mech Tech sells uppers for some handguns that fit onto the pistol's frame with the slide removed, making into a rifle-like firearm. I thought of getting one for my XD9, but the cost of the attachment is the same price as buying a complete Ruger PC9 which is overpriced itself.
Here's a link to the Mech Tech site: HOME - MechTech

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One thing I have direct experience with is HBRE. Human Body Real Estate, and it is just that. How many can you carry at one time and if you were in a position to need them, what do you have that is the most accurate and efficient. Personally, I have tried to carry 13 firearms at one time and while it is not impossible, it is certainly impractical. So, what advantage is this in converting the Glock pistol into just a different horse of another color? It still takes up room on your body but now, it takes up rifle space. Would that same rifle space be better utilized as a .223 or .308?

Just as a matter of thinking the grass was greener, I sold my HiPoint 9mm Carbine and bought the Ruger PC9. I paid twice as much for the PC9, I now have the ability to cross over the 17 round magazines from my SR9, and have the ability to break it down. But, now that I have experience the PC9 and the HiPoint 9mm Carbine I don't see much advantage of one over the other. In fact, the only advantage in the PC9 is breakdown and magazine and capacity. But were those three things worth it? Because it is only a reserve firearm and because I don't use it hunting and have better things for home defense, in retrospect I would not change my HiPoint carbine if I could do it over again. HiPoint carbines might not be pretty, but they are tough, they are reliable, and they eat any ammo. As for accuracy I can knock out a quarter size hole at 50 yards with the iron sights and you just can't get better than that.

Aldebaran said:

If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for your PC9? I've been wanting a good 9mm carbine for awhile, and the PC9 looks great and has great online reviews. The prices I've seen seem a bit high though. In the comments in the reviews I've seen, people commented on that and even thought $450 was rather high. At my local Fleet Farm, they're $500, and at Scheels they're $550. On top of that, SR9 magazines are priced at $45. Ruger SR9 P-19/17 9mm 17rd SS Magazine

I don't have a Glock or an SR9, but I do have a Springfield XD9 with several mags. Too bad an aftermarket adaptor hasn't been made for the PC9 to use those. That would be perfect for me!

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I paid $425.00 plus the tax and fees like below but through Davidsons Gun Genie - but that was on a sale. Now it is back up now that everybody wants one. Is it worth it? I had to work on mine to get consistent ejection due to a shallow dip on the ejector latch. As I said, knowing what I know now if I didn't already have the Ruger SR9 and 4 magazines (now 5 with the one the came with the PC9) I would have gone with the HiPoint if my only issue was wanting to shoot 9mm pistol caliber.
Your Price: $489.24
Fees: $9.99
Taxes: $40.36
Total: $539.59
GoG Deposit: ($162.25)
Due at Pickup: $377.34

Aldebaran said:

Looks like you got a good deal! When I go to their site, the best quote I get is $552.98.

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Oh, yea, I guess your local store might be better. My store is Believers Pawn in Tomball. Good Christian who runs a fair deal all the time. When I go in and want to look at a knife he just throws me the keys and says, Lock it up when you are finished. It all depends on the where you are and what deals they want to cut. Believers Pawn always has the best price of all, usually 20-30.00 less than the highest.

Aldebaran said:

Sounds like a great business to have in your area! ABOUT | believerspawn

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Yes, very good people. I have paid more than something was marked because it was worth it and in turn he has given me good prices under the marked price without even asking.