The public indoor range around here rents handguns for $10/hr, range fee of $17/hr, and you have to buy their ammo. You only need a certified instructor if you don't already have a handgun permit.
I called the one local indoor range that has a G30 to rent, and it'll run me about $70 to rent one for an hour. That includes the range fees, rental buying their ammo and the second person they require to rent a handgun. Why the second person you ask? As I was told, it's in case you're not familiar with guns, so you don't hurt yourself. I told the kid that I'd managed not to shoot myself in the last 40 years, but their store their rules. So my wife will go and practice with her PT111, while I try out the Glock.
My recommendation would depend on the purpose of the firearm. Both companies make an excellent firearm, and have proven track records. If you're looking for a primary carry firearm, I'd recommend the Glock. Maintenance is a lot less, the firearm is lighter, higher ammo capacity and initial cost of the firearm is less. Keep in mind that if you should ever need use your firearm for SD, the police will probably be taking the firearm for an extended period of time. Depending on the laws of the state that you are in (keep in mind you may be traveling at the time), you might not get that firearm back. Being that both firearms are excellent choices for SD, would you prefer the police hold on to your $600 firearm or your $1,000 firearm?
Ultimately, the choice is up to the individual carrying the firearm. Good luck, hope I've been able to help you with your decision.
gf[/QUOTE. I for one pray I never have to use my carry firearm against another human. I would never even dream of using your criteria of possible forfeiture into my decision of which firearm to purchase. Glockfan, how many people on this board have actually dropped the hammer on another person? Very few, if any. If I have to use my firearm, it would be irrelevant if it cost $100. or $3,000. My life is worth the difference between brand A, or brand B. I will be more worried about losing more then my pistol. :angry:
I called the one local indoor range that has a G30 to rent, and it'll run me about $70 to rent one for an hour. That includes the range fees, rental buying their ammo and the second person they require to rent a handgun. Why the second person you ask? As I was told, it's in case you're not familiar with guns, so you don't hurt yourself. I told the kid that I'd managed not to shoot myself in the last 40 years, but their store their rules. So my wife will go and practice with her PT111, while I try out the Glock.
Thanks for all the input. There are a couple of places nearby that rent guns, so I think I'll call and see if they have a G30 to try out.It'd be worth the $20-30 to rent one to see how it shoots. I'd hate to buy a pistol and then find out that I don't like the way it handles.
John
I'm a 1911 guy, so you know where my vote goes.
Defender is one nice little .45 ACP 1911. Good repuatation and good reviews, thus far.
My recommendation would depend on the purpose of the firearm. Both companies make an excellent firearm, and have proven track records. If you're looking for a primary carry firearm, I'd recommend the Glock. Maintenance is a lot less, the firearm is lighter, higher ammo capacity and initial cost of the firearm is less. Keep in mind that if you should ever need use your firearm for SD, the police will probably be taking the firearm for an extended period of time. Depending on the laws of the state that you are in (keep in mind you may be traveling at the time), you might not get that firearm back. Being that both firearms are excellent choices for SD, would you prefer the police hold on to your $600 firearm or your $1,000 firearm?
Ultimately, the choice is up to the individual carrying the firearm. Good luck, hope I've been able to help you with your decision.
gf[/QUOTE. I for one pray I never have to use my carry firearm against another human. I would never even dream of using your criteria of possible forfeiture into my decision of which firearm to purchase. Glockfan, how many people on this board have actually dropped the hammer on another person? Very few, if any. If I have to use my firearm, it would be irrelevant if it cost $100. or $3,000. My life is worth the difference between brand A, or brand B. I will be more worried about losing more then my pistol. :angry:
To put it another way, for the price of a $1,200 high end 1911, I could purchase 2 Glock pistols. While the police are holding the pistol that was used to save my life, I will still have another one to defend myself. If you only have 1 SD gun, and it's put out of service for whatever reason (recall, repair, used for SD, etc.), you are left unarmed.
Taking another life is serious business. Cost of the firearm was only relevant in that you will be unarmed while the police and prosecutor decide if you're going to get your gun back.
gf
Rope, why would a peace officer want to touch your firearm?I don't want any cop so much as touching any of my firearms. They seem to have a way of keeping them and I don't mean in the PD's lock-up case.
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