Anyone here into firearms?

Chuck33079 · 05-14-2013, 07:09 AM

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God Bless Texas.

Yep. Walk in, show your chl, walk out with firearm.

MacCool · 05-14-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yep. Walk in, show your chl, walk out with firearm.

After registering the firearm with the Federal Government by filling out the 4473, of course.

Texas is one state where a NICS check isn't required of people with a CHL. Despite Texas' otherwise mildly restrictive handgun laws, skipping NICS is "common sense" IMHO if you've already undergone a background check for the CHL.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

After registering the firearm with the Federal Government by filling out the 4473, of course.

Texas is one state where a NICS check isn't required of people with a CHL. Despite Texas' otherwise mildly restrictive handgun laws, skipping NICS is "common sense" IMHO if you've already undergone a background check for the CHL.

Exactly, and any infraction, the first thing you lose is your CHL. So here, you gotta walk straight like an arrow.

Chuck33079 · 05-14-2013, 09:46 AM

Yeah, there's paperwork. Takes 5 minutes. You're exactly right on the chl replacing the need for a NICS check. You've already proven you have a clean record, why waste the effort to repeat the process.

Cell · 05-15-2013, 03:20 PM

no one has an opinion on DSarms? That unpopular?

Red__Zed · 05-15-2013, 04:00 PM

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no one has an opinion on DSarms? That unpopular?

Never bought a gun from them, but I do have a charge on my credit card from ammo that I bought in December...that they still haven't shipped.

Cell · 05-15-2013, 04:07 PM

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Never bought a gun from them, but I do have a charge on my credit card from ammo that I bought in December...that they still haven't shipped.

Yea, I have read about there shipping taking forever. I was going to go to the factory and buy an AR15 in person. Was told by a sales rep that I can walk in and out in 15 minutes with a an AR15 if I wanted too. It was something like 900 dollars for a basic AR15.

faya · 05-17-2013, 10:22 AM

Hi! This is my first post on this thread. Anyone who has a kimber 1911? If you were to choose between custom eclipse target vs custom cdp II, what would it be? Thanks in advance

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Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by faya

Hi! This is my first post on this thread. Anyone who has a kimber 1911? If you were to choose between custom eclipse target vs custom cdp II, what would it be? Thanks in advance

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I've never known anyone who's had a good experience with a Kimber. I'd rather have a loaded Springfield for less money, or step up to something like a Les Baer or Dan Wesson.

faya · 05-17-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I've never known anyone who's had a good experience with a Kimber. I'd rather have a loaded Springfield for less money, or step up to something like a Les Baer or Dan Wesson.

Okay, thanks!

that sounds a good help. More thoughts are welcome!

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FireDan50 · 05-17-2013, 04:24 PM

Finally got my foregrip rail from Israel...I'm probably going to change this set up later.

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 05:36 PM

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Okay, thanks!

that sounds a good help. More thoughts are welcome!

How much are you looking to spend? What are you using it for? A 1911 is tough to conceal if you're looking for a carry piece. If you go with less than a 4" barrel, reliability becomes a concern. If I was going for a self defense pistol, I'd look at springfield or rock river. That should get you out the door for $700-1000. Run it by a local pistol smith for a trigger job and some polishing, and you've got a better pistol than a Kimber.

faya · 05-17-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

How much are you looking to spend? What are you using it for? A 1911 is tough to conceal if you're looking for a carry piece. If you go with less than a 4" barrel, reliability becomes a concern. If I was going for a self defense pistol, I'd look at springfield or rock river. That should get you out the door for $700-1000. Run it by a local pistol smith for a trigger job and some polishing, and you've got a better pistol than a Kimber.

I can go 1500 max. Just something to play around in the range. I would not really bring it around. I have no enemies. I am not looking for one either.

i just want something that us reliable and you can be proud of.. Thanks Sir!

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Ackrite · 05-18-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I've never known anyone who's had a good experience with a Kimber. I'd rather have a loaded Springfield for less money, or step up to something like a Les Baer or Dan Wesson.

I have a Kimber TLE/RL II and haven't had any issues with it. Not saying it's a great 1911, but I also haven't experienced any of the bad things that I've read about on the internet. The only thing I hate about it is that Kimber only comes with a 1 year warranty, whereas most or every other manufacturer has a lifetime warranty. That can be a deal breaker for some people.

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I can go 1500 max. Just something to play around in the range. I would not really bring it around. I have no enemies. I am not looking for one either.

i just want something that us reliable and you can be proud of.. Thanks Sir!

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For that price range, I would go with a SA MC Operator or a TRP. If it is your first pistol I understand the allure of buying new, but don't hesitate to buy used or secondhand if the gun is in good condition and you come across a good deal. Guns aren't generally like cars where the first owner can beat it to sh!t then gave it a good washing before selling leaving the next owner with all the problems. It either works or it doesn't and as long as it has a good finish, then you're good to go. I wish I knew that when I started buying guns.

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 06:24 PM

A Colt Gold Cup wouldn't be too bad either in that price range. Unless you spend $2k on one, they'll all need a pistol smith to polish some stuff and clean up the trigger.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Yeah, there's paperwork. Takes 5 minutes. You're exactly right on the chl replacing the need for a NICS check. You've already proven you have a clean record, why waste the effort to repeat the process. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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faya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 360 Drives: 13 370z nismo Rep Power: 14	Hi! This is my first post on this thread. Anyone who has a kimber 1911? If you were to choose between custom eclipse target vs custom cdp II, what would it be? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby! __________________ H&R / Swift Spec-R / Fast Intentions

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	A Colt Gold Cup wouldn't be too bad either in that price range. Unless you spend $2k on one, they'll all need a pistol smith to polish some stuff and clean up the trigger. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 21	Finally got my foregrip rail from Israel...I'm probably going to change this set up later.