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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Im considering buying a pistol so i can have something to carry when i get my concealed weapons permit. any opinions on a good one?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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isnt that a revolver?!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Glock 26 or 27. BTW what county are you in?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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im in riverside county. And i WILL get that permit. lol
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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The Smith and Wesson 686 is a wonderfull gun that will never let you down
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightRider
im in riverside county. And i WILL get that permit. lol
Hate you. I'm in sacramento county. I'm not even willing to try
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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how the **** u get a concealed carry permit?? and loook at the bersa 380 thunder, really small and great gun for its price
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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im leaning mroe towards semi-auto over revolvers.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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how the **** u get a concealed carry permit?? and loook at the bersa 380 thunder, really small and great gun for its price

long story short talk to the sheriff of your county. and apply. gotta have a good reason though. yay for mom and dad owning a business.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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here's this picture


http://www.gundirectory.com/guns/20169-1.jpg
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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http://www.gundirectory.com/more.asp...201&gun=Pistol

my first choice. any reviews from anyone in here?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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you don't need a permit to carry a gun as long as it is visible! and empty
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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hey bud either a glock 40(will always fire no matter what if you give them proper care) or which ever caliber you want, or go with a tarus<--lifetime warranty and really nice hand guns to boot. both are very reliable.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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whats the point if its empty wait wait let me load it first lol, i couldnt pass it man id rather have it loaded and concealed just to keep from freaking anyone out lol. you will never know when you need it loaded but to keep from accidents keep it loaded but dont have a round chambered and the safety on, if anything happens pull it **** it ,flip the safety and your good.
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Have you checked out the springfield xd 9mm?
I have close to 4k rounds through one and it
hasnt failed yet. Theres also a lot of after market
stuff for them.
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springfield are great handguns as well i forgot about them.
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im happy with my 9mil S&W, shoots really nice and smooth...
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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im also diggin this one http://gundirectory.com/more.asp?gid=20251&gun=Pistol
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Originally Posted by nz12's
you don't need a permit to carry a gun as long as it is visible! and empty
are u sure bout this for LA county?
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