hobby Practical Shooting

[royginald]

Yeah, I noticed while doing some research on the net. Thanks for all your inputs.

Ang alam ko seize na ang selling ng Glocks to civilians due to "safety" precautions... dahil nga sa safety features nila ..

 

That's why i chose Para

 

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[daemonknight]

Thanks sirs for the generous info. Still would need to do a great deal of research before buying.

Revolvers are not my list.

 

Be going back to the range this month to try out some other pistols that my friends have.

 

Thanks again and god bless.

 

 

 

 

That's the way to do it. Check out the winners of any IPSC or PPSA PRODUCTION DIVISION competitions or any IDPA competitions and find out what they are using. These divisions use production pistols, i.e., pistols as issued by the manufacturere that are normally used as carry firearms or side arms with little or no modification.

[daemonknight]

Ang alam ko seize na ang selling ng Glocks to civilians due to "safety" precautions... dahil nga sa safety features nila ..

 

That's why i chose Para

 

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There is no prohibition on the selling of Glock pistols to civilians - the problem is that imports of glocks to the country are being severely restricted because of our classification as a high risk country (blame the abu sayaff). The safety features of the glock was never in question. Yes, the glock does not have a manual safety - but as any old timer would tell you, you should not rely on any mechanical devices for safety - they will ultimately fail. The ultimate safety precaution is the shooter's very own trigger finger

[miggyE]

Ang alam ko seize na ang selling ng Glocks to civilians due to "safety" precautions... dahil nga sa safety features nila ..

 

That's why i chose Para

 

. . .

 

 

There is no prohibition on the selling of Glock pistols to civilians - the problem is that imports of glocks to the country are being severely restricted because of our classification as a high risk country (blame the abu sayaff). The safety features of the glock was never in question. Yes, the glock does not have a manual safety - but as any old timer would tell you, you should not rely on any mechanical devices for safety - they will ultimately fail. The ultimate safety precaution is the shooter's very own trigger finger

 

sir daemonknight's correct, Glocks are still available but harder to get. it's not a safety issue, its a legal issue. and its not that we are a high risk country, Glock still does business in Mexico and Colombia, and their crime rate is much higher than here. it was because an importer had sold the serial numbers of his stock to several people in the states, allowing them to tamper with their guns.

with that said, i still prefer a manual safety. why? simply because i have treated too many people who have shot themselves in AD when they thought their gun was safe.

[daemonknight]

sir daemonknight's correct, Glocks are still available but harder to get. it's not a safety issue, its a legal issue. and its not that we are a high risk country, Glock still does business in Mexico and Colombia, and their crime rate is much higher than here. it was because an importer had sold the serial numbers of his stock to several people in the states, allowing them to tamper with their guns.

with that said, i still prefer a manual safety. why? simply because i have treated too many people who have shot themselves in AD when they thought their gun was safe.

 

 

Ah then the problem was with the gun handler, not with the gun.

[dos8dos]

Ah then the problem was with the gun handler, not with the gun.

 

that is always the case, its the people (regulators, manufacturers, dealers, owners) who contribute to what happens to the gun & not the other way around

Edited February 19, 2010 by dos8dos

[vkalbos]

Mga Bossing, Ask ko lng po sana ng advise kung papano pumili ng handgun? Concern ko po kc is for safety and protection. anyway, sa loob lang naman bahay ng bahay ko ilalagay.

 

1. How to choose handgun?

2. Quality and Cost effective?

3. Gun Store reco?

 

Salamat po ng marami...

[royginald]

Mga Bossing, Ask ko lng po sana ng advise kung papano pumili ng handgun? Concern ko po kc is for safety and protection. anyway, sa loob lang naman bahay ng bahay ko ilalagay.

 

1. How to choose handgun?

2. Quality and Cost effective?

3. Gun Store reco?

 

Salamat po ng marami...

You should've thought of that before the Gun ban .. hahaha

 

1. Choose on your preference ,, hindi porke sanay yung iba , sanay ka na rin.. there's plenty of Firing range na pwede ka muna subok pumutok.. para kung saan ka gamay.. ganoong model na rin kunin mo.

 

2. Not all expensive guns are the most proficient ... sa ngayon medyo sumasabay na mga local made guns

 

3. I buy most of my handguns sa Twin Pines.. minsan sa Gun Shows ...but i prefer yung store na may discount na ako.. hehehe

 

 

 

HTH

 

 

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Edited February 20, 2010 by royginald

[ray004]

Mga Bossing, Ask ko lng po sana ng advise kung papano pumili ng handgun? Concern ko po kc is for safety and protection. anyway, sa loob lang naman bahay ng bahay ko ilalagay.

 

1. How to choose handgun?

2. Quality and Cost effective?

3. Gun Store reco?

 

Salamat po ng marami...

 

 

my own opinion:

 

1. visit a firing range with a complete variety of caliber available (.45acp, 9mm., .38spl are the most common calibers). try them all. see what caliber suits you. lastly, check what gun fits your hand comfortably.

 

2. above poster is correct. it does not mean that imported ones are the best ones. Armscor and Firestorm are now at par with the best.

 

3. i got 4 of my guns from Aquila (located at Harrison Plaza). but if you are to choose a gunstore take into consideration their stocks availability and the quality of service. (i would consider a good service if they can process your license and release your unit within 5 working days)

 

hope this helps!

[vkalbos]

You should've thought of that before the Gun ban .. hahaha

 

1. Choose on your preference ,, hindi porke sanay yung iba , sanay ka na rin.. there's plenty of Firing range na pwede ka muna subok pumutok.. para kung saan ka gamay.. ganoong model na rin kunin mo.

 

2. Not all expensive guns are the most proficient ... sa ngayon medyo sumasabay na mga local made guns

 

3. I buy most of my handguns sa Twin Pines.. minsan sa Gun Shows ...but i prefer yung store na may discount na ako.. hehehe

 

 

 

HTH

 

 

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uu nga po noh?! HEHEHEHE. slamat po ng marami.

[miggyE]

sir pasali po sa group nyo. gun owner din ako.

 

welcome, thud76 :thumbsupsmiley:

[miggyE]

Ah then the problem was with the gun handler, not with the gun.

 

 

that is always the case, its the people (regulators, manufacturers, dealers, owners) who contribute to what happens to the gun & not the other way around

 

 

as i tell people who look askance at me when i tell them i am a doctor and a practical shooter... the gun is just a tool. it feeds people, and keeps them warm. what kills people is other people! take away guns and people will just go back and use knives, bolos, swords and bows to k*ll each other! (go to any emergency room and you will find more stabbings and maulings than gunshot victims

[miggyE]

my own opinion:

 

1. visit a firing range with a complete variety of caliber available (.45acp, 9mm., .38spl are the most common calibers). try them all. see what caliber suits you. lastly, check what gun fits your hand comfortably.

 

2. above poster is correct. it does not mean that imported ones are the best ones. Armscor and Firestorm are now at par with the best.

 

3. i got 4 of my guns from Aquila (located at Harrison Plaza). but if you are to choose a gunstore take into consideration their stocks availability and the quality of service. (i would consider a good service if they can process your license and release your unit within 5 working days)

 

hope this helps!

 

 

very much agree with sir Ray004 :thumbsupsmiley:

[miggyE]

angat ko lang po

[daemonknight]

The Comelec is now processing applications for exemptions from the firearms ban for the 2010 national elections. Kaya lang, YMMV! Ha, ha, ha!