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QuidProKuo
Location: Bellevue Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2017 Posts: 15
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Hey Folks, I've been living abroad for the past 8 years and am back on US soil, so I'm taking my first steps back into the shooting world. Looks like a good group here!
The last time I dipped a toe in this stuff, I was in California. I'm still getting used to the fact that I can get high capacity magazines and scary black rifles with detachable mags and pistol grips! Now if only I had enough money to get everything that's ever caught my eye...
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Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:08 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 51917
Real Name: Steve
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Welcome to WaGuns and to Washington! Yup, buy what you want while you can still get it. Do you own any guns now, or are you on the hunt for your first one? What's on your shopping list?
_________________SteveBenefactor Life Member, National Rifle AssociationLife Member, Second Amendment FoundationPatriot & Life Member, Gun Owners of AmericaLife Member, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear ArmsLegal Action Supporter, Firearms Policy CoalitionMember, NAGR/NFGRPlease support the organizations that support all of us.Leave it cleaner than you found it.
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Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:11 pm |
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QuidProKuo
Location: Bellevue Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2017 Posts: 15
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Thanks for the welcome!
It seems a lot has changed since I was last in the game. I made my first purchase a few weeks ago, it was an H&K VP9 LE. In fact, I just received my four free magazines from H&K today (their summer special). It was either that or a Sig M11-A1 or Sig P229 Nitron. I'll admit, part of me is wondering if I should've just saved up longer and gone with the Sig. Don't get me wrong, the VP9 has been great and it's definitely the most comfortable handgun I've held in recent memory. I just tend to prefer metal to polymer.
Next up is a revolver for sure. I used to have a S&W Model 10 and I loved it. I was eyeing the S&W 586 but I have to admit that the price and matte finish on current Taurus revolvers is appealing. That said, I'm nervous about quality issues with Taurus. I've never purchased a Taurus before. I'd love to hear your opinion on them if you have any experience with them.
After that, I'd like to get a 22LR. Thinking about the Browning Buckmark URX.
Then a 22LR rifle like a Ruger 10/22 Takedown.
Also, I've always wanted a bullpup. I know folks have mixed opinions about them but I've always wanted one. The Steyr AUG specifically. Why are all the coolest things so darned expensive?
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Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:53 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 51917
Real Name: Steve
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I think you made a good choice with the VP9. Taurus . . . you'll read all kinds of reviews, from "total junk" to "I love mine, never had a problem with it. *shrug* So who knows. Bullpups, yeah they're damned cool. I have a few, including the AUG and the original Tavor. I tend to compare those two because they're both 5.56, and I definitely prefer the AUG. But yeah, you gotta pay for it.
_________________SteveBenefactor Life Member, National Rifle AssociationLife Member, Second Amendment FoundationPatriot & Life Member, Gun Owners of AmericaLife Member, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear ArmsLegal Action Supporter, Firearms Policy CoalitionMember, NAGR/NFGRPlease support the organizations that support all of us.Leave it cleaner than you found it.
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Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:58 pm |
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QuidProKuo
Location: Bellevue Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2017 Posts: 15
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I am envious of your bullpups.
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Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:02 pm |
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cdoniguian
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Location: Tumwater, WA Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 3639
Real Name: Chris
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Welcome aboard!
_________________ Chris
NRA Range Safety Officer NSSF Member SAF Defender's Club - Life member US Navy - 1976-1982
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Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:38 am |
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TINCANBANDIT
Site Supporter
Location: Mohave Valley Arizona Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 Posts: 13371
Real Name: Casey
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welcome home.....also on your list should be to join the NRA
_________________Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, All models are over 18 years of age, upon approval of credit, Quantities are limited while supplies last, Some restrictions apply, Not available with other offers, At participating locations only, Void where prohibited, Above terms subject to change without notice, Patent pending.See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/
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Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:30 am |
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Massivedesign
Site Admin
Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38290
Real Name: Dan
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Welcome home, and
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Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:38 am |
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QuidProKuo
Location: Bellevue Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2017 Posts: 15
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Thanks for the warm welcome folks!
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Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:00 pm |
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cootduster
Site Moderator / In Memoriam
Location: Ryderwood WA. Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 Posts: 5337
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Greetings and Welcome to WaGuns. cootduster
_________________ Retired May 30th 2018, after 41years.
I'm not old. I'm just no longer young !!!
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