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scoobydugan · 03-16-2004, 12:35 PM

Hey guys...I'm going for the NYPD exam ina few months and I wanted to start practicing with a handgun. I've only owned a rifle before so I don't have any exp. with pistols...I know I need to get the permit and all that good stuff and take the classes.
What I'm looking for is a decent alternative that will give me a good idea about what to expect with a standard NYPD issued Glock. Thanks guys

Lebell · 03-16-2004, 01:23 PM

My advice is to find a gun range that rents and just practice with a Glock.

I can't think of an alternative that isn't a) more expensive or b) has that goofy trigger safety.

But if you insist, maybe a Ruger 9mm DAO. You'll at least get some experience shoot double action, which I believe most cop guns are.

cuervo · 03-16-2004, 05:53 PM

Goofy trigger=Springfield XD

scoobydugan · 03-16-2004, 07:34 PM

Ok lemme clear things up im 19....so i need a good gun and how to buy it lol....

Moonduck · 03-16-2004, 08:16 PM

Most states that I've lived in won't let you buy a handgun until you are 21.

Like was said earlier, find a range what rents guns and spend some time (and money) there.

Lebell · 03-17-2004, 01:53 AM

If you are nineteen, I personally don't know of any state where you can buy/own a handgun.

scoobydugan · 03-17-2004, 06:17 AM

That's the main problem...I'll probably have to have my uncle buy it(FFL) and take me to the range with it. I was looking at some used S&W 9mm's online for around $250-300 is this a good deal?

kel · 03-17-2004, 08:51 AM

You could buy a used glock-17 for 250-300, you could get one new for 400... I don't see why you don't just get one.

MrTuffPaws · 03-17-2004, 11:39 AM

Don't let the Glock lovers talk you out of an XD

For more info, head over to http://www.xdtalk.com

Dostoevsky · 03-22-2004, 07:28 PM

Why would you buy and imitation glock (XD), when you could get the real thing for the same price? I don't see the logic there. I've never talked with anyone who has fired both the Glock and the XD and prefers the XD. Also, if the NYPD uses the Glock, it would make more sense to do the same.

Mastershredder · 03-24-2004, 04:37 PM

I personally thought the XD felt clunky compared to a Glock. My dad has a .40 cal glock and someone at the range had the springfield XD. I just didn't like the balance of it.

Exodus · 03-29-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by scoobydugan
That's the main problem...I'll probably have to have my uncle buy it(FFL) and take me to the range with it. I was looking at some used S&W 9mm's online for around $250-300 is this a good deal?

If you can spring for it get a new in the box Glock. If you decide that you want to buy it used, make sure you know what to look for. Field strip it and check out as many of the internals you can possibly get at without too much hassle. I had a friend buy a used 1911 and on the underside of the receiver, there was a nice crack that you wouldnt be able to see unless you took it down.

Also, here are some prices I found that seem to be reasonable:
Glock 17 NIB: $450 - $515
Glock 17 Used: $300 - $350
S&W SW9VE (Sigma) NIB: $350 -$415
S&W SW9VE (Sigma) Used: $300 - $375

Hope this helps!

MrTuffPaws · 03-30-2004, 05:57 PM

You can get an XD for 400 NIB, try that with any Glock. Not to mention the added bonus of a grip safety, cocking indicator, and you get to miss out on all of those KaBooms.

Mastershredder · 03-30-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by MrTuffPaws
You can get an XD for 400 NIB, try that with any Glock. Not to mention the added bonus of a grip safety, cocking indicator, and you get to miss out on all of those KaBooms.

Hahahhaah

03-16-2004, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	Cheaper alternative to NYPD issue glock Hey guys...I'm going for the NYPD exam ina few months and I wanted to start practicing with a handgun. I've only owned a rifle before so I don't have any exp. with pistols...I know I need to get the permit and all that good stuff and take the classes. What I'm looking for is a decent alternative that will give me a good idea about what to expect with a standard NYPD issued Glock. Thanks guys

03-16-2004, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	My advice is to find a gun range that rents and just practice with a Glock. I can't think of an alternative that isn't a) more expensive or b) has that goofy trigger safety. But if you insist, maybe a Ruger 9mm DAO. You'll at least get some experience shoot double action, which I believe most cop guns are. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

03-17-2004, 01:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	If you are nineteen, I personally don't know of any state where you can buy/own a handgun. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

03-17-2004, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	You could buy a used glock-17 for 250-300, you could get one new for 400... I don't see why you don't just get one. __________________ "It better be funny"

03-22-2004, 07:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dostoevsky Psycho Location: Macon, GA	Why would you buy and imitation glock (XD), when you could get the real thing for the same price? I don't see the logic there. I've never talked with anyone who has fired both the Glock and the XD and prefers the XD. Also, if the NYPD uses the Glock, it would make more sense to do the same. __________________ Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned. It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener. Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

03-16-2004, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
cuervo Tilted Location: NC	Goofy trigger=Springfield XD

03-16-2004, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	Ok lemme clear things up im 19....so i need a good gun and how to buy it lol....

03-16-2004, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Most states that I've lived in won't let you buy a handgun until you are 21. Like was said earlier, find a range what rents guns and spend some time (and money) there.

03-17-2004, 06:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	That's the main problem...I'll probably have to have my uncle buy it(FFL) and take me to the range with it. I was looking at some used S&W 9mm's online for around $250-300 is this a good deal?

03-17-2004, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
MrTuffPaws Addict Location: NorCal	Don't let the Glock lovers talk you out of an XD For more info, head over to http://www.xdtalk.com

03-24-2004, 04:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mastershredder Crazy Location: NY	I personally thought the XD felt clunky compared to a Glock. My dad has a .40 cal glock and someone at the range had the springfield XD. I just didn't like the balance of it. __________________ We're sorry, this profile is on backorder..

03-30-2004, 05:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
MrTuffPaws Addict Location: NorCal	You can get an XD for 400 NIB, try that with any Glock. Not to mention the added bonus of a grip safety, cocking indicator, and you get to miss out on all of those KaBooms.