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<blockquote data-quote="photogryph" data-source="post: 1378456" data-attributes="member: 15293"><p>It's definitely interesting about conversations online seeming to end up with 1-3 individuals battling back and forth. However, that's an aside...I assume.</p><p></p><p>I've *never* owned a handgun or rifle or shotgun (etc) before. I woke up one night and I was absolutely *sure* someone was in my home. I picked up my samurai practice sword and started sneaking around my house, trying to find and accost the intruder. My wife was sleeping away, unaware. At that time, I realized how ridiculously naive I was. I'm in my underwear, holding a big stick, which I didn't even have the room to swing in most of the areas of my house. I felt naked, exposed, and vulnerable. </p><p></p><p>Fortunately, there was no one there. Only those damned branches I'd been meaning to trim that were banging against my house. Sounded exactly like someone walking across my hardwood floors.....and *not* being concerned about being heard! BG, not concerned....Major scary for me.</p><p></p><p>Yes, there's a tie-in to this discussion.</p><p></p><p>What did I feel I needed? Protection in my home. Did I want to carry it everywhere I went? That wasn't my plan. So, at that time, with those thoughts, what should I do? That was my thinking. Do I want a feeling of being able to protect myself and wife at home, or do I want to plan to carry it all day long, everywhere I go? Home security.</p><p></p><p>So, do I care what size it is? No. Not as long as I can hold it and aim it and hit the BG. Do I want it to be reliable? Yes. Do I want to be able to afford to shoot many practice rounds? Yes. Do I feel I need it NOW! YES!</p><p></p><p>9mm is the affordable ammunition. So, that narrowed down the search. Big enough to get the job done, but not too big.</p><p></p><p>I'm pretty anal about research on most things. So, obviously, I researched inexpensive, reliable 9mm handguns. I was amazed at the prices of the *new* inexpensive weapons available. I found much discussion about the pros and cons of different "cheap" handguns. But, in my opinion, my research ended up pointing to the Hi-Point 9mm that was mentioned earlier in this thread. Hated by many, but loved by most who have actually owned one. And, it comes with a *lifetime* warranty that is apparently honored with a sense of pride and fairness. Send it in today, apparently you get it back within 2 weeks, *with a new magazine* to help offset your shipping expenses!</p><p></p><p>And, it's available in Tulsa at a few places. The manufactures suggested price? $165. Available locally? I bought mine at Sooner Guns, 56ish & Mingo. Mark Leggett sells that weapon for $169. I have no problem paying $4 for local, helpful, service and advice.</p><p></p><p>Long post. Sorry. I've only run 166 rounds through it, including the 100 today at Carry Legal's conceal carry class. (Recommended!) No problems of any sort. Obviously that's not a lot of experience with the weapon. But, compared to the detractor stories I'd seen online....NO problems.</p><p></p><p>What's your goal? Home defense or concealed carry? Maybe I'll change my mind about concealed carry, but whether I do or not, for $169 and some ammo, I feel safer in my own home now.</p><p></p><p>First pistol? What are you wanting it to be for?</p><p></p><p>Just my own personal thought processes. Others may like strawberry while I like chocolate. That's why they come in more than one flavor. :-P</p><p></p><p>P.S. - I'm not paid by either Hi-Point or Mark. (But....I'm open to considering it! LOL!)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="photogryph, post: 1378456, member: 15293"] It's definitely interesting about conversations online seeming to end up with 1-3 individuals battling back and forth. However, that's an aside...I assume. I've *never* owned a handgun or rifle or shotgun (etc) before. I woke up one night and I was absolutely *sure* someone was in my home. I picked up my samurai practice sword and started sneaking around my house, trying to find and accost the intruder. My wife was sleeping away, unaware. At that time, I realized how ridiculously naive I was. I'm in my underwear, holding a big stick, which I didn't even have the room to swing in most of the areas of my house. I felt naked, exposed, and vulnerable. Fortunately, there was no one there. Only those damned branches I'd been meaning to trim that were banging against my house. Sounded exactly like someone walking across my hardwood floors.....and *not* being concerned about being heard! BG, not concerned....Major scary for me. Yes, there's a tie-in to this discussion. What did I feel I needed? Protection in my home. Did I want to carry it everywhere I went? That wasn't my plan. So, at that time, with those thoughts, what should I do? That was my thinking. Do I want a feeling of being able to protect myself and wife at home, or do I want to plan to carry it all day long, everywhere I go? Home security. So, do I care what size it is? No. Not as long as I can hold it and aim it and hit the BG. Do I want it to be reliable? Yes. Do I want to be able to afford to shoot many practice rounds? Yes. Do I feel I need it NOW! YES! 9mm is the affordable ammunition. So, that narrowed down the search. Big enough to get the job done, but not too big. I'm pretty anal about research on most things. So, obviously, I researched inexpensive, reliable 9mm handguns. I was amazed at the prices of the *new* inexpensive weapons available. I found much discussion about the pros and cons of different "cheap" handguns. But, in my opinion, my research ended up pointing to the Hi-Point 9mm that was mentioned earlier in this thread. Hated by many, but loved by most who have actually owned one. And, it comes with a *lifetime* warranty that is apparently honored with a sense of pride and fairness. Send it in today, apparently you get it back within 2 weeks, *with a new magazine* to help offset your shipping expenses! And, it's available in Tulsa at a few places. The manufactures suggested price? $165. Available locally? I bought mine at Sooner Guns, 56ish & Mingo. Mark Leggett sells that weapon for $169. I have no problem paying $4 for local, helpful, service and advice. Long post. Sorry. I've only run 166 rounds through it, including the 100 today at Carry Legal's conceal carry class. (Recommended!) No problems of any sort. Obviously that's not a lot of experience with the weapon. But, compared to the detractor stories I'd seen online....NO problems. What's your goal? Home defense or concealed carry? Maybe I'll change my mind about concealed carry, but whether I do or not, for $169 and some ammo, I feel safer in my own home now. First pistol? What are you wanting it to be for? Just my own personal thought processes. Others may like strawberry while I like chocolate. That's why they come in more than one flavor. :-P P.S. - I'm not paid by either Hi-Point or Mark. (But....I'm open to considering it! LOL!) [/QUOTE]
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