SgtToadette

TIL I'm a flashlight snob, lol

Forgot to mention that the SAR K2 has a 14+1 capacity, which as I recall is significantly better than the CZ. I'm all about getting most bullets I can into my gun. I'm yet to find a negative review of the K2, which is why it peaks my interest.

My name is SgtToadette, and I have ADD. I've been in the market for a .45 ACP handgun for a while now, and what I have my heart set on seems to change with the seasons. I've been between 1911s, Sigs, Glocks, and I don't even remember what else. That said, I recently encountered a very flattering review on Reddit of a pistol I've never heard of before: the SAR K2. It's basically a CZ75 clone built in Turkey. The cost is around $500, but seems to fluctuate quite a bit. Mags will be a bit of a pain, but as a PPQM1 owner it's a pain I'm accustomed to. It also looks like the bastard child of a P220 and a CZ75, so in other words super cool. Any reason I shouldn't consider this handgun?

I really like that contrast on the tan receiver. I'll have to do that when I have my rifle cerakoted.

Shots fired!

I'm not holding this against Aim. I just find the whole thing silly.

You mean you don't like the Equinox pimp-gat? Clearly you don't operate enough...

I get no hits through Lexis.

I took a NRA First Steps class with Gun For Hire, and have been doing IDPA (and very recently USPSA) since. No prior experience with guns. I'd like to take advantage of some formal instruction should I have the free funds and time.

I cited Pmags incorrectly, confusing them with Thermolds. My apologies. EDIT: I recall seeing the picture of feed lip spread above, and didn't actually investigate it. Thanks for the info on the pmags.

As others said, keeping a mag loaded will not harm the integrity of the spring. However, polymer lips on mags (like Pmags, for instance) have a greater ability to deform when under prolonged stress, creating the potential for malfunction. Just something to be aware of.

I'm a piston guy and I'd rather build my own DI AR10.

If you could, would you?

Very good.

To anyone going through the process, I would advise audio recording all interactions with officials throughout the process (preferably in a discreet manner). NJ is a one-party wiretapping state.

I'd go, but wasn't able to have my shift covered at work. Hope everyone else has fun!

Compared to what?

I second the PPQ. There's also 1911s, Glocks of various sizes and calibers, and hammer fired options like Sigs, FNs, and HKs. When I buy a new gun, I like to buy something that's different than what I have already so I can expand my experience. If you already have a medium sized 9mm, try going with something different like a full sized metal gun in a different caliber. Glocks are great for HD, but if you're looking for something more for target shooting, I'd try a 1911 (not that 1911s are bad for HD, I just wouldn't grab one from my night stand if given the option).

I'd rather have Joe Biden's double barrel than a Judge. If I had to defend myself with one, I'd just throw the whole gun at my attacker.

The utter waste of time that the IC program was resulted in a lot of offerings for the civilian market. So it's not entirely random.

I only really shoot in IDPA. I'd go to the range more if it was closer and had a static work schedule. Been thinking about grabbing a GoPro or Contour camera, though.

If you're doing shooting inside of 25 yards then 200 lumens is fine. Anything past that you'll probably need something in the 300-700 lumen range depending on the quality of your reflector and the actual distances at play.

Looks good to me. I'll be following this thread.