ronoverdrive

Thanks though I don't understand the idea of getting multiple permits if I don't intend to buy more then one handgun. I really don't have the money to go out and buy 2 or 3 handguns in a 6 month span. I'm not looking to replace a handgun to be honest. Handguns are fun, but I'm also comfortable and more accurate with a rifle so to me a carbine would still be a good choice. As for pre-owned I wouldn't mind having one assuming it was taken care of. I've fired both 9mm and .45cal. The 9mm felt a little weak, but at least it was very accurate. The .45 has too much kick for my tastes and throws off my aim quite a bit. I feel .40cal would be a nice middle ground and it seems like .40cal is also easier to come by then 9mm and .45 at the moment as pretty much every gun store me and my friends visited two weeks ago didn't have much or any in stock in 9mm and .45. I'm located in Woodbridge.

So as of yesterday I've successfully applied for my FID and one hand gun permit. After handling a few handguns at a friend's store I'm pretty much sold on the Springfield Arms XD in .40 cal. Unfortunately the price on the XD is got me in a jam ($500 new) so I asked my friend to keep an eye out for a used XD that may come in. My max budget is $500 and I kinda want to be able to buy an additional clip or two and at least my first box of ammo for it. Unfortunately due how good these guns are I fear by the time I get my permit in a used XD won't come my way or a good deal would have come and gone. Since I didn't like the feel of some of the cheaper handguns I started looking at some carbines. The two I'm looking at are the Hi-Point 4095 and the .40 cal Glock version of the Kel Tec Sub2000. From what I've seen they're both accurate, reliable, cheap, and have lifetime warranties which for a first time buyer I believe are all very appealing qualities. My reasoning for choosing .40 cal is because the ballistics appear better then the 9mm and it seems no where I look has any 9mm ammo in stock due to the military calling first dibs. Also my reasoning for owning a gun is range shooting and home defense if that helps anyone. So... which should I get once my FID comes in assuming I can't get a XD? The Hi-Point 4095 or the Keltec Sub2000? Both guns have what i'm looking for, I'm just wondering what everyone's opinions are on them.

TonyRingtail is his username. Told him and our friend Zack during a BBQ I was interested in getting my FOID so they gave me an in-house gun safety course then brought me down to the range by Zack's place down in Delaware to give it a try. Since I enjoyed myself Tony pointed me to this website for any help he may not have the answer to like any changes to the gun laws and stuff like that he isn't aware of.

Hey guys I'm planning on applying for my FOID next week and I'm looking to buy my first gun. This site was recommended to me by a good friend of mine as a good place to ask questions so most likely you'll be hearing from me a lot. lol