This is a silly question, but where can I find pistol prices at?
I've never purchased a gun before and I am doing some research into finding what I want to purchase for my first. I've fired a few different ones and I still have a lot of work to do before I narrow down what I really want in the end, but I can't seem to find a website that has prices listed. I suppose I could always drive to different shops, but that doesn't seem to be very efficient and I have a feeling that prices can vary $100 or more for the same gun from one shop to another.
Currently, I'm interested in Glock 19 Gen 4, Smith & Wesson M&P 9c or similar handguns (compact, 9mm, double-stack, striker-fired) and I'd like to get some idea of costs before I get my heart set on one.
Thanks all for the tips. I'm expecting to buy new, but wasn't sure how much to expect. I'll do some more research for sure. I'll have other things to consider like ammo, holster, safe, extra mags, training, etc. It's all going to factor in.
I may look into buying some range ammo ahead of time. I'm a total newbie here, so I don't know what to buy. I'm almost certain that I'm going to get a 9mm for my first handgun. If I go to Walmart and buy the biggest and cheapest box of 9mm ammo I can find, does it really matter? Are essentially all 9mm ammo the same (brand, grain, Luger, etc.)?Plan on an extra $200 (or more) within the first month of owning it. Between ammo (say $100 -- which really might not be enough for some)...
Roger that! Thanks.I pm'd you... but you can always try GUN GENIE (google it) to get online pricing and a ballpark.
Having said that, after FFL & Shipping, I'm usually fond of local shops (unless it's something I just can't get).
I may look into buying some range ammo ahead of time. I'm a total newbie here, so I don't know what to buy. I'm almost certain that I'm going to get a 9mm for my first handgun. If I go to Walmart and buy the biggest and cheapest box of 9mm ammo I can find, does it really matter? Are essentially all 9mm ammo the same (brand, grain, Luger, etc.)?
As for a safe, I know that I've seen some comments on here about some really bad (easy to break into) safes. Personally, I'd rather have a biometric and/or digital keypad on my safe. I'm sure they have drawbacks (battery powered, etc.), but I don't want to fumble around with a key or an analog dial in the dark or the heat of the moment. Are there any of these that you would suggest?
Thanks for the tip on the ammo. As for the safe, what about a wall safe?safes are a trade off. Quick to access usually means easy to break into. If you want to protect your handgun from thieves then buy a big safe and bolt it to the floor. Problem is a safe like that is not practical to store a defensive gun. In contrast the small biometric or quick access safes will keep the kids away from your gun but thieves can carry it off. My recommendation would be to store your handgun in the fast access safe whenever the gun is not on your person. Guns that are on your person are secure. If the gun isn't on your person lock it up.
Any Wally World 9mm Luger/9mm Parabellum/9x19 will work. They are the same cartridge. It's a Glock or M&P and will run fine.
Thanks for the tip on the ammo. As for the safe, what about a wall safe?
My go to site for pricing is Gun Pro Corporation - Online Gun Store - Home
Usually beats or at worst on par with Buds. And its a local Indiana company.
Emphasis added. This is spot on, I'm not sure I've been to a local gun store that won't negotiate for cash. Cash is king....go to a local shop, handle the exact gun you want to bring home, negotiate a cash discount, and save some headaches along the way.
Great tip. I'll certainly keep that in mind. As a fellow business man, I know how painful those credit card processing fees can be.Emphasis added. This is spot on, I'm not sure I've been to a local gun store that won't negotiate for cash. Cash is king.
Who/Where is Bob in Plainfield?If your on the west side I would go to Bob in Plainfield
Who/Where is Bob in Plainfield?