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I bought one yesterday from Classic, as soon as my friend texted me ($209 + s/h).
And I mean, AS SOON- he sent me the link, I looked, and placed an order before I responded to him
I see that AIM started this wave, the day before, with similar priced.
Before this, the 81 has been scarce and pricey. I've seen the .380's around, and in heavily used shape they were pretty reasonable, but the .32's have been very hard to find- until now.
I bought fast despite being tight on gun-funds, because this particular gun checked a ton of my boxes;
I have enough firearms to serve my purposes, it's completely for desire now, not need. I look at the $300 range, and when it dips below, I end up having to decide why not, instead of why.
I have long admired the 8x series, but have held off, because they tend to be more than the stated price range, and I didn't want a .380 (I have a small group of 9x18's and stock that, I feel .380 is redundant, too much overlap to justify the cost of buying more calibers. Same reason I stick to 9x19 and leave the 40's alone.).
As for functional- I know people will poo-poo the .32 acp. That's fine, I have shot some and it's been reliable in my case. Cost- I have been watching it since I have some older .32's, and have been able to get some at basically 9mm price- at or under $10 a box. So no more expensive than shooting my 9's. And this pistol, with a 12 rd mag, does not leave me feeling undergunned. If 12 rds of 32 can't do the job, I doubt 9 or 45 (my other current options) will be of more use.
And I mean, AS SOON- he sent me the link, I looked, and placed an order before I responded to him
I see that AIM started this wave, the day before, with similar priced.
Before this, the 81 has been scarce and pricey. I've seen the .380's around, and in heavily used shape they were pretty reasonable, but the .32's have been very hard to find- until now.
I bought fast despite being tight on gun-funds, because this particular gun checked a ton of my boxes;
- price well under $300
- Brand I admire and want
- caliber I currently stock
- both an attractive design, and still a functional piece
I have enough firearms to serve my purposes, it's completely for desire now, not need. I look at the $300 range, and when it dips below, I end up having to decide why not, instead of why.
I have long admired the 8x series, but have held off, because they tend to be more than the stated price range, and I didn't want a .380 (I have a small group of 9x18's and stock that, I feel .380 is redundant, too much overlap to justify the cost of buying more calibers. Same reason I stick to 9x19 and leave the 40's alone.).
As for functional- I know people will poo-poo the .32 acp. That's fine, I have shot some and it's been reliable in my case. Cost- I have been watching it since I have some older .32's, and have been able to get some at basically 9mm price- at or under $10 a box. So no more expensive than shooting my 9's. And this pistol, with a 12 rd mag, does not leave me feeling undergunned. If 12 rds of 32 can't do the job, I doubt 9 or 45 (my other current options) will be of more use.