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Old 09-05-2013, 01:35 PM
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I need a gun I want a 45 but I want something that has a full handle and doesn't cost to much so I can shoot around ever now and again and then use it If I need to
 
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Old 09-05-2013, 08:04 PM
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I would start with a RUGER MARK II .22LR, you'll learn from shooting this gun & ammo is cheaper so you'll practice more.
 
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gunman41mag
I would start with a RUGER MARK II .22LR, you'll learn from shooting this gun & ammo is cheaper so you'll practice more.
You can't even find .22LR around my parts. If you do it is way over priced.



@ the OP I suggest looking into a Glock.
 
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Old 09-06-2013, 01:54 AM
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If you must start with a 45, get a 1911
 
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Originally Posted by gunman41mag
If you must start with a 45, get a 1911
Martin, good 1911's are far from cheap and a pita to take apart and clean. Glock is the only way to go for ease of cleaning and they will always function.


Don't get me wrong I love 1911's but good ones come with a heavy price tag.
 
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Old 09-06-2013, 03:43 PM
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U can get a rock island 1911 for 400 to 550 new and they are great I have never had a failure with mine nor have I ever heard of any they are reasonably accurite too.they are not a springfield or kimber they don't have any frills just a good inexspencive gi grade 45 I highly recomend then for a first 1911
 
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That's wat I bought tactical version.

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Mine is straight gi I love it I'm thinking about another one and doing th smithing myself
 
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BAM glocks now have a physical saftey!





 


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