new guy from FL

beaker · October 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM

hey folks. my name is andrew. i'm from nw FL. 25 years of age. kinda new to handguns, so i'm still learning. was never really interested until my wife's ex started stalking her and was hiding out in our backyard.. and also the multiple attempted and 1 successful break in in my house. since then, i've bought a ruger p85 as my home defense gun, which i really like.. 'cept for the stiff trigger. my wife owns a walther p22 and a S&W 380 revolver of some sort. which she got for her concealed permit but she doesn't like it. also a taurus pt25 which i despise for some reason. its way to small for my hands for one... but my wife loves it. maybe getting rid of that for some sort of an upgrade for her now that she's more comfortable with larger calibers

anywho. i serve our great country in the AF. i fix air planes to put it simply. i'm actually in afghanistan right now on my 3rd trip now, and soon to be on my way back home. and i'm looking to buy a gun when i get back and that's pretty much what brought me here. that and the plethora of information i've come across from perusing your site here for the past hour.

i'm in the process of getting my concealed weapons permit. and i'm looking for a gun for exactly that purpose. i've narrowed my choiced down to the colt defender, kimber ultra carry II, and the springfield EMP. i really like the mini 1911 design. but i'm also open to suggestions as well. i'm leaning towards the colt simply because the price difference. but the kimber and EMP is just gorgeous guns and aesthetically pleasing guns are a must. not to say the colt isn't... i would like a 40 or 45. but i'd settle for a 9mm if it was the right gun.

well anywho i've rambled on enough. i'm gonna go do some more research.

JD · October 24th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Welcome from Iowa! Remember that the EMP comes in .40 as well.

archer51 · October 24th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Welcome aboard from a retired AF maintainer in Virginia.

retsupt99 · October 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM

from Central Florida!

ret

rstickle · October 24th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the forum, hope you are enjoying the site.

deadeye111 · October 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Welcome from SE Missouri.

Old Chief · October 24th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Greetings from Rocky Top Tennessee

gottabkiddin · October 24th, 2009, 12:21 PM

from Ga. Welcome to the forum.

Good luck with your search, and purchase. Don't forget to take a look at the Glock36, if you're looking for a good .45. I've been lookin at one for the last month and am about to pull the trigger on one myself.

Have a safe trip home.

maxwell · October 24th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Welcome from Florida

miklcolt45 · October 24th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Andrew,

Welcome from the Space Coast.

And thank you for your service.

October 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#1
beaker Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW FL Posts: 22	new guy from FL hey folks. my name is andrew. i'm from nw FL. 25 years of age. kinda new to handguns, so i'm still learning. was never really interested until my wife's ex started stalking her and was hiding out in our backyard.. and also the multiple attempted and 1 successful break in in my house. since then, i've bought a ruger p85 as my home defense gun, which i really like.. 'cept for the stiff trigger. my wife owns a walther p22 and a S&W 380 revolver of some sort. which she got for her concealed permit but she doesn't like it. also a taurus pt25 which i despise for some reason. its way to small for my hands for one... but my wife loves it. maybe getting rid of that for some sort of an upgrade for her now that she's more comfortable with larger calibers anywho. i serve our great country in the AF. i fix air planes to put it simply. i'm actually in afghanistan right now on my 3rd trip now, and soon to be on my way back home. and i'm looking to buy a gun when i get back and that's pretty much what brought me here. that and the plethora of information i've come across from perusing your site here for the past hour. i'm in the process of getting my concealed weapons permit. and i'm looking for a gun for exactly that purpose. i've narrowed my choiced down to the colt defender, kimber ultra carry II, and the springfield EMP. i really like the mini 1911 design. but i'm also open to suggestions as well. i'm leaning towards the colt simply because the price difference. but the kimber and EMP is just gorgeous guns and aesthetically pleasing guns are a must. not to say the colt isn't... i would like a 40 or 45. but i'd settle for a 9mm if it was the right gun. well anywho i've rambled on enough. i'm gonna go do some more research.

October 24th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	Welcome from Iowa! Remember that the EMP comes in .40 as well. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

October 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,750	Welcome... from Central Florida! ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 24th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#5
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October 24th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#7
Old Chief VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest Tennessee Posts: 4,632	Greetings from Rocky Top Tennessee __________________ One should never confuse good fortune with good training. In God we trust.

October 24th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#3
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October 24th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#6
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October 24th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#8
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,333	from Ga. Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your search, and purchase. Don't forget to take a look at the Glock36, if you're looking for a good .45. I've been lookin at one for the last month and am about to pull the trigger on one myself. Have a safe trip home. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 24th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#9
maxwell Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Melbourne, Fl. Posts: 448	Welcome from Florida

October 24th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#10
miklcolt45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 2,176	Andrew, Welcome from the Space Coast. And thank you for your service. __________________ Mike In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them.

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