...I believe Firebirds was saying you're the type to give "advice" based off of brand loyalty instead of what actually works. AKA everything not this brand sucks fanboyism.
But that depends on what you meant by your post about selling the DPMS and buying a glock 9mm...
To the OP; Got a couple bits of advice for you, that you may or may not like.
First of all flip that DPMS and accessories right now while the values are high. Use the funds to get a Glock or M&P, GOOD carry gear and ammo.
Second, forget the .45acp for now. 9mm is adequate for SD and much more affordable to shoot. So do this, shoot it a lot.
Third, listen to the smart folks suggesting training. Try not to be so focused on hardware, yet buy well proven brands of gear.
Your handgun is THE GUN that you will always have. Your focus should be on it. Master it, then move on to the long guns. The Maverick will serve your very seldom needs for a long gun.
Kimbers are fine, as long as you add enough Ed Brown parts.
Yes I do! I wasnt talking about you I have read many of your post and you seem to be a outstanding guy.HHhhmmmmm....you must be spending too much time in the political threads....
I have one but I am not one...
Glock and M&P are proven brands of 9mm handguns. Neither of which I own, incidentally. They are typically in use by law enforcement, used in competition and recommended by nearly all trainers. For God's sake though, don't listen to a "SNOB" like me; do some research. Of course you'll have to do it with the idea that everyone who doesn't recommend the least expensive option is your enemy.
My suggestion is that if you cannot afford one of these, well proven, moderately inexpensive firearms then maybe owning an AR is not the best idea. Especially at a time when they are way overvalued, the merit of owning an AR platform rifle for self defense is minimal if you are raising a family on a tight budget. I won't even address the idea of having two car payments on said budget and complaining about others being "GUN SNOBS."
In your quest to brand me as a fanboy or hater of brands you are missing the fact that my advice is a suggestion to evaluate your priorities as opposed to telling you what to buy.
I know what you mean. No matter what the item, there is always some clown that has to take a dump on someone's choice in that item. Generally, you get what you pay for. I have two Hi Points, the JHP & the C9, and both have done great for me. I usually carry my Beretta BU9 Nano, but sometimes will switch off to the C9 for a couple of days.Hello INGOers.I have to rant about something because it is starting to bug me.First,I'll give some background on myself for those of you who don't visit my profile and maybe you can then understand where I'm coming from.
I am nineteen years old with a wife and infant son.I work nights as a custodian for $10.78 per hour and no benefits.I have two car payments per month along with various other bills.We literally live from paycheck to paycheck sometimes.My very first firearm that i could call "mine" was acquired at age eighteen and was a Cobra .32 semi auto.I had to save up for almost two months to get the $125 for my lifetime LTCH.
Now for the rant...
I am getting tired of reading posts from people being gun snobs.It seems like every time I jump on INGO,I run across a post saying that (insert name of any "affordable" firearm)s are junk.It used to make me feel inferior,now it just makes me angry because people such as myself are getting advice that they have to pay high prices for any good guns.Am I wrong for loving my Kel Tec,DPMS,Maverick,or my Remington?These guns were what I could come by and they all go bang every time that I pull the trigger.I'm now looking for an affordable .45 for carry and my best option,money wise,looks to be a Hi Point due to my financial situation.I have heard stories of Hi Points,Kel Tecs, and other lower-priced guns being junk.I have had great experiences with these "undesireable" guns.I've also heard horror stories about the almighty Glock but I still wouldn't mind having one.My own belief is this:a Hi Point in hand is better than a Kimber on the "SAVE FOR" list.Why do people have to talk so much crap about good guns just because they don't set you back $1000 when you get one?
Bring on the gun snobs...I wouldn't mind some friendly discussion either.
Hurrah! Class warfare comes to INGO.
I can't stand when somebody thinks their Walmart Tasco red dot is just as good as my Aimpoint.
Slow your roll bro...
... This is the internetz.
...For those of us used to having to put up with Keyboard Kommandos and Fanboyism we can be quick to assume such direct language is a sign of a
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Why thank you for the schoolin'. I've been waiting around for my edumacation.
I mean, if you wanna interpret what I said that way...I guess I can't stop you. lolThere you go. Got me figured out. I'm not really a "GUN SNOB," I'm a mall ninja. That works, I'll take it.