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[Brian68mag]

I am going to get a new pistol and shotgun soon as my old ones have started to have problems. I am looking at the Glock 17c for a pistol and a Benelli Nova pump special purpose.
I like the glock because it has 3 safties and a good freind of ours is great with repairing them. They are also alot of fun to shoot. I dont have any experience with the Nova, but from what i hear its pure goodness . It has ghost ring sights which are really nice, its also light. Any comments or suggestions before my family purchases these firearms?

Thanks!

[netjunk1e]

Last time i checked the only safty on a Glock is the trigger lock thing. And the other safty would be your finger. I have a 17c and love it. If you are planning on using it as a self defence weapon i wouldn't suggest the compensation because you will burn yourself while firing at the hip.

I don't know much about shotguns though, have fun with your new purchaces.

[The Frymarker]

I like the antiques myself

[paintslinger]

yea i hear novas are like beautiful to shoot...i wish i could afford one...but why go with pump? y not one of their autos? i donno i guess im just to lazy.

[oldsoldier]

I own a Glock, and they do have 3 safeties. Two are internal, one on the trigger. They are awesome pistols to shoot. However, you need to hold them firmly or they stovepipe. I have never had a problem with mine, and have had it for 10 years. As far as Binelli goes; they make great shotguns, period. My dad has one; i own a mossberg 500. If you wanna trick it out a little, check out scattergun technologies. They do great tactical work on shotguns.

[ShooterJM]

Benelli's are wonderful!


Glocks. em. well. They're good firearms. Personally I'm not a huge fan. I don't like the way they sit in my hand. If it's comfortable to you though, go for it. Especially if you have a tech handy!

[oldsoldier]

Well, there really isnt all that much to a glock...but, you are right. You need to have a glock in your hand beofre you buy one. They are large framed, and some people cant shoot them.

[HoppysMag]

y go with a pump? because there is nothing scaryer to a burgaler that the Chick chick sound.

[bornl33t]

hmmm sounds like someones been playing too much counterstrike

[Tunaman]

I am partial to Taurus Pistols...lifetime guarantee...and a terriffic price too...

[spazzed]

I'm not much of a glock fan myself... Didn't like the feel. Just wasn't comfortable...

Depending on what you're using the pistol for, I'd suggest either a Sig P***, or Good ole' Colt .45

[ShooterJM]

Yeah, taurus makes really good pistols. Revolvers anyway, never tried their autos. Tanfoglio's are good too. Well made, good price. They feel like an inexpensive Sig.


EDIT:

Spazzed: Yeah I'm partial to Sig's and HKs. Bit pricey though.

[HoppysMag]

Originally posted by Heat
hmmm sounds like someones been playing too much counterstrike

who are you talking to? if me you are greatly mistaken, i dont play counter strike, i am an active shooter and am some what knoledgeable about guns ( mostly military stuff)

[spazzed]

Almost forgot, if you have the $$ check out Caspian.

[Brian68mag]

Originally posted by netjunk1e
Last time i checked the only safty on a Glock is the trigger lock thing. And the other safty would be your finger. I have a 17c and love it. If you are planning on using it as a self defence weapon i wouldn't suggest the compensation because you will burn yourself while firing at the hip.

I don't know much about shotguns though, have fun with your new purchaces.

I dont intead to be firing a pistol from the hip lol. I would be using the pistol for target shooting as normally i will go to the range every other weekend. I wouldnt be using it for self defense until i was 18, obviously. The shotgun would be used for bird hunting and defense.
The glock feels right at home in my hand, i liked the sig p220, however i prefer the 9mm over the .45 because i am not a full grown person and i can shoot the 9mm with more confidence and control.

Thanks for all the replies!