sorry been swamped but finally getting real pictures up of the Steyr and responding to folks who expressed interest.....

7/9/2010 10:27:30 AM

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"Other than side-by-side spec comparisons I can look up myself, what is different about the p226 and 1911, and what do you like specifically about each?"

They are just very different pistols, in feel, form, operation, and intent...but they're both great. It's like car guys arguing over Corvettes and 911s.

Furthermore, "1911" encompasses a rather wide range, from super-plain, rugged mil-specs (we'll call it a 5.0 Mustang), to finely-tuned, customized, stainless-steel, match-grade, tightly-toleranced, target-sight equipped, hair-triggered race guns (we'll say that these are like a mid-level Ferrari, as compared to the true match pistols that would be like your uber-exotics), and pretty much everything in between (like my Springfield stainless loaded model, with a custom trigger job and match bushing...it's a hot-rod of a pistol, ready to tear targets apart at the range, but still useful as a self-defense weapon.)

Most 1911s are of a single-stack design...they are large in footprint, but somewhat more narrow. Double-stack 1911s are available. though. They are all single-action, with both a thumb safety and a grip safety. They are well known for having great triggers--a quality, well-gunsmithed 1911 trigger is pretty much the standard for pistols (other than dedicated match pistols). Mine is reliable, but I would guess that on average, 1911s aren't quite on par with SIGs in this regard. The vast majority of 1911s are chambered for .45 ACP, although you can get them in 9mm and other calibers.

The P226 holds double the ammo, is still quite accurate, is pretty much the yardstick in terms of reliability, is stupidly idiot proof to use (and clean, for that matter), has a durable finish, etc. It's a combat pistol, built, above all else, to be a killing machine for any place, any condition, every time. It also happens to be an enjoyable pistol to shoot at the range, although in this regard, I personally don't think it can compete with a higher-end 1911. The P226 is a DA/SA design--first shot DA, subsequent shots SA. The trigger is very good for this type of pistol. There is no manual or grip safety to fumble with under pressure--just draw and squeeze the trigger (there is a decocking lever). Personally, I feel more comfortable with this than with a "cocked & locked" 1911, for carry purposes.


If you, like me, spend most of your time taking your pistol to the range, a nice 1911 is tough to beat. My thought is to get a dedicated carry pistol (compact SIG, probably, and/or maybe a tiny pocket pistol) for personal defense...and no pistol will touch a 12-gauge shotgun for home security.

If you are only going to have 1 pistol, and the emphasis is on personal defense, I would get the SIG every time.

7/9/2010 12:02:35 PM

highest offer on Steyr M9A1 is $340 and buyer wants to pick up tomorrow morning so unless there is a better offer, it will probably be gone by then

7/9/2010 4:10:37 PM

i kinda wanna get a 1911 to carry on the boat and to take hunting in case i ever had to dispatch a deer or something. any suggestions on a no-frills, workhorse 1911? i don't care about taking it to a range other than to practice with it occasionally. i'm thinking stainless would be nice since it stands a good chance of getting wet.

[Edited on July 9, 2010 at 4:39 PM. Reason : i meant to put this in the lounge thread but whatever]

7/9/2010 4:26:05 PM

I have a Ruger 10/22 with a wood stock, Game Reaper scope mount, tasco 3-9x40 scope, and an extra Ramline 50 round banana clip. $220, PM or reply if interested or want to see pics.

7/9/2010 5:41:56 PM

thanks for all the info Duke, very much appreciated! I'll let you know what I think as I start handling more of them

7/9/2010 8:26:26 PM

Hey ya'll, looking to buy a pistol in very near future. Either...

Sig P229 DAK

Sig P250 Compact

SA XDm 3.8

Looking for 9mm. I doubt anyone who owns one of these would actually want to get rid of it but it's worth a post cause I don't wanna drop the cash for NIB at the gun shop.

Thanks

7/9/2010 9:44:42 PM

someone sell something to ^ so I can shoot it too

7/9/2010 9:47:14 PM

Hey paerabol, i have a p226 in .40S&W. You up for going to the range sometime?

7/9/2010 11:17:19 PM

hell yeah man

sometime after this next week, I'm moving but once I'm settled in I'm down

7/9/2010 11:29:02 PM

Pic of the Henry I have for sale for $250

[Edited on July 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM. Reason : .]

7/10/2010 11:39:38 AM

Anybody have any sort of revolver they are trying to get rid of?

7/11/2010 2:14:39 AM

Just a minor point of correction (pet peeve of mine): SIG is properly capitalized. It's an acronym.

7/11/2010 8:47:04 AM

Quote :

"maybe a tiny pocket pistol) for personal defense"

Mosquito?

7/11/2010 12:18:05 PM

Thinking more along the lines of a Taurus TCP or something similar.

1. Give up on having a jack-of-all-trades 1911...go ahead and make it a tweaked-out range toy.
2. Get a P229 for personal defense--glovebox duty and occasional cold-weather carry.
3. Get a true pocket pistol (like a TCP or LCP) for, well, keeping in my pocket.

7/11/2010 1:59:54 PM

[Edited on July 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Reason : stupid double post]

7/11/2010 1:59:54 PM

I like the TCP... if you are a bigger dude, the pocket revolvers are real good too (as the little semi's are sometimes hard to hold on to)

I have the s&w 642 and love it

I also really like the ruger LCR

7/11/2010 2:19:28 PM

Taurus PT709 is sold.

7/11/2010 7:52:00 PM

Quote :

"Mosquito?"

Not really the most reliable .22 out there

7/11/2010 10:32:32 PM

won't fit in your pocket either

7/12/2010 12:56:21 AM

1988 Marlin 336CS in 30/30. with the safety in very good shape. Wood is in great condition and bluing is very very good.

Asking $300 FTF in Raleigh, NC or $330 shipped to your FFL.

7/12/2010 7:21:13 PM

So I've moved within Wake County...are my purchase permits still valid even though they have my old address on them?

7/12/2010 7:56:28 PM

^Yes

7/12/2010 8:00:21 PM

^^^
Scope or No Scope? If no scope, i will start things off with $250

[Edited on July 12, 2010 at 8:07 PM. Reason : .]

7/12/2010 8:06:59 PM

Smith and Wesson 66 4" Stainless Steel .357. Perfect shape, no imperfections. Low rounds. Great trigger. Asking $550 or best offer or I will trade for a .22 mag bolt gun + cash.

7/14/2010 10:37:58 PM

I posted this in the other thread, and it's new not used, but it seems like a pretty good deal.

Glock 37 (45 GAP) is on sale for $379 at budsgunshop. That's $62 less than the GSSF price--and no membership or shipping fees.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=411538439

7/17/2010 5:17:51 PM

looking for a S&W 642, an LCP, and a home defense shotgun

7/17/2010 11:03:04 PM

FOR SALE: NIB Eotech 552 and a NIB Surefire M962 Kit. I aquired both of these on trades. Prefer to sell but would consider trades. Make an offer!

http://www.surefire.com/M962XM07WEAPONLIGHTKIT
http://www.eotech-inc.com/product.php?id=3&cat=1

7/18/2010 11:04:12 AM

1977 Glenfield/Marlin 25N .22 S/L/LR Bolt Action. Grooved for scope, but has factory sights. Metal is in excellent shape, no rust or pitting, good gloss. Polished bolt (very smooth). 7rnd mag. One of the best triggers I have ever felt on a .22 rifle. Stock has been re-done with Minwax stain and Tru-Oil finish. A pachmeyr buttplate has been installed. The buttplate said "Remington" to begin with, but I think someone ground the plate down and now its just a normal black buttplate. Stock has holes for swivels, but no swivels.





Asking $130 FTF in the Raleigh/Youngsville area. The *only* trade I am looking for is a .22mag bolt action rifle (Marlin, Savage etc). I am looking to stay around the same value as the rifle for the .22 mag trade.

7/18/2010 2:57:29 PM

^ you sure thats a 25n? I thought the 25 used the old style mag and the 25n used the new style mags?

7/18/2010 7:06:12 PM

Pics for the S&W 66 I am selling above. No longer accepting trades, $550 cash FIRM.

7/20/2010 11:43:43 AM

.357 is sold.

7/21/2010 11:31:01 PM

Anyone got any .223 bolt guns for sale?

7/28/2010 7:19:19 PM

I have an unfired Smith and Wesson M&P 40 compact with night sights, thumb safety, no mag safety, 3 mags (one with flat baseplate) for sale. Fired shell casing envelope has a date of April 2010 so it is a very fresh model.

Asking 600 dollars.

[Edited on August 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM. Reason : .]

8/1/2010 8:13:37 AM

Where is a good place to buy a used handgun for cheap?

looking to get my CCL soon as well so a good handgun would be nice.

8/3/2010 9:30:11 PM

I'm not sure about cheap... but fair prices...

here
carolinashootersforum
fuquay gun and gold

8/3/2010 10:00:51 PM

the dixie gun and knife is gonna be the 7th and 8th. Im gonna go look for a few things. looking another 870, and a 38 special

8/3/2010 10:11:13 PM

i, too, need to purchase a 38 special

for deemarie

8/3/2010 10:17:19 PM

I've heard that the recent show prices were ridiculous... not anymore??

8/3/2010 10:33:31 PM

never been. i wouldnt think so. sunday might be the best time i would thing they are lower than hawk shops/gun shops

8/4/2010 12:10:08 AM

Im thinking of going, maybe I can pick up a couple more cases of super colibri without paying shipping.

8/4/2010 1:40:21 AM

still looking for a .22 plinker

8/4/2010 8:25:03 AM

im going to dixie in search of a romanian ak

8/4/2010 8:31:44 AM

in search of either a 9mm .357 or a 12 guage pump action hunting shotgun.

anyone have any they are lookin to get rid of lemme know or if you know of anyone that has one for sale.

8/5/2010 7:23:03 PM

I have an unfired Smith and Wesson M&P 40 compact with night sights, thumb safety, no mag safety, 3 mags (one with flat baseplate) for sale. Fired shell casing envelope has a date of April 2010.

550 dollars

8/7/2010 4:33:17 PM

I'm in the market for a crossbow but companies still won't ship to NC (Cabelas, Sportsmans Guide, Gander Mtn). I don't know if that will change soon but right now it looks like I'm going to have buy it in person at a store.

Dicks had one crossbow and claimed to be getting "a lot" more.

Anywhere around here yall would recommend looking? And yes I have my pistol permits

8/8/2010 9:43:53 AM

Isn't there a Gander Mountain location in Fayetteville? Would they ship to their own store?

8/8/2010 1:26:47 PM

they probably won't ship it to you b/c you must have a CHP or a handgun purchase permit to buy one

8/8/2010 1:52:53 PM

^kinda what I was thinkin...

They're just way cheaper online than at Dicks so I guess I need to make a trip to Gander Mtn or Basspro in Concord

8/8/2010 3:24:42 PM

the pistol permit thing makes no sense. you can buy any long gun you want as long as you're 18 years old and pass the background check, but you can't buy a crossbow until you're 21 and go through an annoying ordeal with the sheriff's office. makes no sense to me. shows how out of touch our lawmakers are.

8/8/2010 4:07:31 PM