slayerfan86
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« on: November 20, 2009, 02:10:03 PM » |
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Hey everyone, my name is Robert, I live in Long Beach, CA, and I've done a ton of reading about HP and I am very surprised with what I've read. It started out by looking for an inexpensive gun. Seeing a handgun for less than 200 dollars seemed too good to be true. Apparently, its not.
Originally I wanted to get the .45 but it seems to not be DOJ approved which is rather disappointing. I will probably go with a C9, but I need to figure out where to buy it. Turner's sells it for 169.99, which is $15 over MSRP. Seems like I should be able to find a better price on one. Excited to finally be a first time gun owner.
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Jazz
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 03:02:56 PM » |
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SamStafford
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 03:05:28 PM » |
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MO. here.
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Lt.kenson
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 03:06:37 PM » |
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Sounds like a familiar story  (like mine), except I was able to buy for $129 here in KY. |
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slayerfan86
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 03:15:27 PM » |
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Sounds like a familiar story (like mine), except I was able to buy for $129 here in KY. I think I was just reading about that a few minutes ago. I'm going to start calling around to find it cheaper. I don't want to pay that much if I can help it. My hours are cut back for school, otherwise I would just pay the extra and get it. |
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Delmar
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 03:51:36 PM » |
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Originally I wanted to get the .45 but it seems to not be DOJ approved which is rather disappointing.
That is disappointing, but at least you don't live in Chicago! |
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slayerfan86
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 03:54:22 PM » |
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Originally I wanted to get the .45 but it seems to not be DOJ approved which is rather disappointing.
That is disappointing, but at least you don't live in Chicago! Why is that? What's wrong with Chicago, besides the Cubs? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I miss baseball. |
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Delmar
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 04:03:12 PM » |
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Originally I wanted to get the .45 but it seems to not be DOJ approved which is rather disappointing.
That is disappointing, but at least you don't live in Chicago! Why is that? What's wrong with Chicago, besides the Cubs? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I miss baseball. You can't carry at all in Illinois and you have to get a dang permit just to buy ammo! |
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slayerfan86
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2009, 04:06:58 PM » |
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Originally I wanted to get the .45 but it seems to not be DOJ approved which is rather disappointing.
That is disappointing, but at least you don't live in Chicago! Why is that? What's wrong with Chicago, besides the Cubs? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I miss baseball. You can't carry at all in Illinois and you have to get a dang permit just to buy ammo! Wow, I think its really easy in California to buy Ammo. I don't plan on carrying though. I mainly want one for home defense. Somebody got into my backyard while I was gone the other night and my girlfriend was terrified. So she is finally ok with us owning a gun. The HP C-9 seems like the best option. The problem is that I've heard the 9mm's don't have enough stopping power. That's the only thing that concerns me. |
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Delmar
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2009, 08:03:23 PM » |
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... I mainly want one for home defense. Somebody got into my backyard while I was gone the other night and my girlfriend was terrified. So she is finally ok with us owning a gun. The HP C-9 seems like the best option. The problem is that I've heard the 9mm's don't have enough stopping power. That's the only thing that concerns me.
I hate to steer anyone away from a Hi Point, but if you don't plan to carry and home defense is all you are looking for, get yourself a pump action 12 gauge! |
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slayerfan86
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2009, 10:37:53 PM » |
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A shotgun would not be a good option because my girlfriend couldn't handle it and I have too many animals in the house. They are like my kids and I don't want to put them at risk.
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2009, 10:02:24 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2009, 06:39:01 PM » |
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from previous posts the C9 goes approx 23in into ballistics gel...that times 8 rounds should be more than enough to stop in intruder. it is infact my home defense. shotgun, even w/ a short 18.5in barrel, is to long and bulky to worry about having to turn around in a hallway or stairwell, but to each their own
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"If you find yourself in court and are trying to argue the FACTS, you want a Jury. If you are trying to argue the LAW, you want a Judge."
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TheWiz
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« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2009, 10:54:05 AM » |
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If collateral damage is a concern, then yes, a handgun is pretty good as a defense piece in the home. 9mm's "Stopping Power" is not a concern if you know how to shoot. Which, if you buy a gun I recommend you take a course to learn some basic techniques/drills, etc. If this is your first time owning a handgun, then for sure take the initiative and get some training. I think 9mm is just fine. Just learn your stuff. Actually, there's a guy on YouTube by the name of MillerUSAF who speaks pretty highly of Hi Point C-9s, and even shows some drills in the event the thing jams, some firing drills, positions, etc. Let me get that URL...here we go. http://www.youtube.com/user/millerusafBut yeah, shottys the best, don't do it if you're really worried about your aim and blowing away fluffy though. Cheers. |
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« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2009, 11:50:43 AM » |
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thanks for posting that link Wiz. Great educational and informative vids!
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