Beretta 1951 bulged barrel?

Boom Boom · Jan 13, 2015

None were C&R, otherwise I would have left with one.

budman93 · Jan 13, 2015

Boom Boom said:
Good point. I assumed you had it. Lou gets nice C&R revolvers pretty often. I imagine a C&R model 10 at his shop wouldn't hang around for long.

Yeah, I'm sure they go fast. I'm probably going to just bite the bullet and get the hql before too long though. I didn't own a handgun or regulated long gun before the new law but I've heard you can get a hunter safety course to count for the training.

mdram · Jan 13, 2015

budman93 said:
Yeah, I'm sure they go fast. I'm probably going to just bite the bullet and get the hql before too long though. I didn't own a handgun or regulated long gun before the new law but I've heard you can get a hunter safety course to count for the training.

dont think an hql is need for c&r handgun, just the paperwork and wait

budman93 · Jan 13, 2015

mdram said:
dont think an hql is need for c&r handgun, just the paperwork and wait

I'm aware of that but there are guns that I want that are not C&R.

offthepaper · Jan 13, 2015

If you don't mind police surplus, keep on eye on what Lou gets in. $400 or less should get you a very nice one.

I've had very good luck with the LEO trade-ins I've bought. Always in very good/excellent mechanical condition.

budman93 · Jan 13, 2015

offthepaper said:
I've had very good luck with the LEO trade-ins I've bought. Always in very good/excellent mechanical condition.

Most are pretty nice but I don't have the HQL.

fred333 · Jan 14, 2015

Take it from me, either move outta Maryland (to a truly free state) or get the HQL. Eventually, you'll want a pistol that requires it.

Also, the 1951's a wonderful pistol and well worth the wait for the right one. Don't let anyone dissuade you from your quest. That said, be prepared to spend more for a decent one. Just be patient and be sure to go over seller photos with a fine tooth comb before your next buy. Or, better yet, if you know a local dealer that you trust, ask them to find one for you. It'll cost a bit more, but it's less likely you'll receive a gun with problems.

budman93 · Jan 14, 2015

fred333 said:
Take it from me, either move outta Maryland (to a truly free state) or get the HQL. Eventually, you'll want a pistol that requires it.

Also, the 1951's a wonderful pistol and well worth the wait for the right one. Don't let anyone dissuade you from your quest. That said, be prepared to spend more for a decent one. Just be patient and be sure to go over seller photos with a fine tooth comb before your next buy. Or, better yet, if you know a local dealer that you trust, ask them to find one for you. It'll cost a bit more, but it's less likely you'll receive a gun with problems.

I'm considering getting it now. There are new pistols I want. I may get it and get a new pistol or revolver for my first one and shop around for the C&R ones I want. I've been eyeing some cz 75's recently.

Machodoc · Jan 15, 2015

budman93 said:
I've been eyeing some cz 75's recently.

Take a look at the Canik Stingray-C. It's a CZ (Vz.) 75 clone that's even a bit nicer than the original -- and cheaper new than a used 75. The mag size may cause a bit of a challenge, but you can deal with that.

fred333 · Jan 15, 2015

You can't go wrong with a CZ either. They make wonderful guns. I've got two of their older pistols ('52 and '82), which are alotta fun to shoot, but a bit anachronistic to rely on for protection.

I'm also in the market for a (modern) pistol (for the improved sights and firepower) in .40 S&W and've narrowed the pack down to either a full-size Beretta 96 or a compact CZ CZ P-06 (for possible CCW).

Docster · Jan 16, 2015

budman93 said:
I may try to go to a few gun shows and find a good shooter before I look on GB again.

I'm planning on putting one of my 1951's in the Classified real soon. It's from Numrich. PM me if interested.

fred333 · Jan 16, 2015

Docster said:
I'm planning on putting one of my 1951's in the Classified real soon. It's from Numrich.

Unless you're selling to fund a nicer one, I reckon you'll live to regret it.

Boom Boom · Jan 16, 2015

budman93 said:
Most are pretty nice but I don't have the HQL.

With Hogan inbound, it's time to get the HQL and support our local gun shops. Let the ongoing lawsuit play itself out to decide the legalities. No use punishing yourself any further.

budman93 · Jan 16, 2015

I just paid 82 dollars to return this stupid gun. :shocked4:

That is insane!!!

budman93 · Jan 16, 2015

Boom Boom said:
With Hogan inbound, it's time to get the HQL and support our local gun shops. Let the ongoing lawsuit play itself out to decide the legalities. No use punishing yourself any further.

I'm considering it now. You can get a hunter safety course to count for the training right? I didn't own a regulated firearm before the new law but I have taken a hunter safety course. If I could avoid paying for the class I would be much more inclined to get it.

budman93 · Jan 22, 2015

I got an email from them saying they were crediting the refund back to my card on Tuesday. It hasn't come through on my electronic statement yet though. I'll be much more at ease once I get it back + the ridiculous cost of shipping.

Machodoc · Jan 23, 2015

budman93 said:
I got an email from them saying they were crediting the refund back to my card on Tuesday. It hasn't come through on my electronic statement yet though. I'll be much more at ease once I get it back + the ridiculous cost of shipping.

Those things usually take about 3-4 days to process, unfortunately. It always struck me as annoying that the credit card companies can suck cash away from you instantly, but when it comes to refunding money, it somehow becomes a Herculean task for them. Unless the company you bought from drags their heels putting in the refund order (and I don't think that Cole's would do that), the delay is not their doing.

budman93 · Jan 23, 2015

Machodoc said:
Those things usually take about 3-4 days to process, unfortunately. It always struck me as annoying that the credit card companies can suck cash away from you instantly, but when it comes to refunding money, it somehow becomes a Herculean task for them. Unless the company you bought from drags their heels putting in the refund order (and I don't think that Cole's would do that), the delay is not their doing.

Yeah it usually takes a while. It should show up in a day or two and then I can start looking for something else to buy.

Maybe an HQL.

Docster · Jan 23, 2015

fred333 said:
Unless you're selling to fund a nicer one, I reckon you'll live to regret it.

No, I've got 3; selling it to get DIFFERENT guns...or maybe more .22LR ammo.

falconguy · Jan 26, 2015

I recently moved fro MD to PA and a great weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I already purchased two modern handguns, cash and carry. It was AWESOME! :party29:

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