Dumb reasons for not buying a gun...

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AndABeer

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A while back, I was interested in a certain firearm and voiced that opinion in company. I was advised not to get the gun because it was not legal to use in IDPA. At that time and currently, I do not shoot IDPA. When I gain more confidence as a shooter I may. However, even if I did compete, I would still be interested in the pistol. On another occasion I was advised against a large revolver because it was too big too carry concealed. I informed the clerk I was buying it for hunting; the resulting blank stare was priceless. I guess some people have tunnel vision when it comes to purposes for firearms.

I am often amused by the anecdotes you guys/gals post about encounters with others and wonder if you have any in this vein.
 
When I was comparing a Springfield Armory 1911 with a Para-Ordnance P14-45 (the one I DID buy) I mentioned to the salesman that I liked the idea of the high capacity magazine. He just looked at me and said, "Well what do you need 14 rounds for? Isn't seven is enough?" This was at a GUN SHOP! Of course, I AM in PRNYS. Ultimately, the final decision was based on the fact that the P14-45 fit better in my hand.

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I've not encountered people who've told me not to buy this or that, I make that decision based. I have encountered idiots at the gun counter, though. That's why it pays to do your own research.

I don't talk people out of guns, I always encourage them to try all types and find what they like best and they should get what they like best; it's for them not me or anyone else.

I would get the gun even though you can't use it for IDPA. IF you were looking for an IDPA gun, then your friends were right in telling you not to get that specific one as it isn't legal for competition.

However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't get it at all. As for hunting, I'd love to get a Raging Bull in .454Casull for hunting; I guess some people don't know you can hunt with a handgun. You can never have too many guns.
 
I've only gotten a few of the standard gunshop BS lines. Had a dealer tell me he wouldn't order a CZ-75 because they were imported junk. 'Course, he had Sigs and Glocks (imported) and Hi-Points (junk) in the case at the time.

Back when dad had his gun shop, a guy once brought in a Ruger MkII, stainless steel, with a 10" bull barrel. Beautiful gun. Something was wrong with the bolt and this guy wanted to trade it for something else.
Well, he'd only had it a few weeks so dad told him all he'd have to do was send the bolt back to Ruger and they'd send a new one, so the gun would be good as new.

This guy said he was sure, so dad started showing him guns. The guy settled on a Lorcin* in 9mm, IIRC; he wanted to trade even up. Dad was shocked and actually tried to talk him out of it, but the guy would have none of it. They traded even up, dad ordered the bolt under warranty, and the gun was perfect again in less than ten days.
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I have to admit that I've decided not to take advantage of a few good deals just because they were of smaller calibers. To be honest, I was afraid I'd feel silly in front of the boys down at the range. I remember the first time I rented a gun from them I got a .38, to which they nodded sagely and said "9mm is for democrats and women". Hm. I guess that affected me more than I let on and I just didn't know if I could strut on in there with a .22 or a Makarov. Now, after having purchased a good 'ol, .357 I feel as though I can now go in with something smaller. I wish I hadn't passed up those good deals. Ah, vanity.
 
Sort of like the folks here in Alaska that carry a handgun for the big (brown and grizz)bears. They get 44 mags and 454s, etc.
Yet no one in his right mind would take on a sleeping bear with a 30-30 much less an enraged grizzly coming at you at 40 mph. The handguns are less powerful than the 30-30!
I had an old friend that said a 32 was plenty for bear. If the noise of the first shot didn't scare him away then you just shoot your partner in the knee and run. The bear will stop to maul your partner.

I've been there! I've been charged (more than once)and all my confidence in the hanguns dissapated quickly. Yet self-proclaimed "experts" tell me all the time what kind of gun I need, what caliber I need, what type of bullet I need. But I have not met anyone that has had to rely on their suggestions. I have and I will stand by what has worked for me on 20 or so bears.

The same with your handguns. Do your research and take all suggestions with a grain of salt then make an educated choice.
 
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