Bubbatn

Not sure if this was supposed to go here, or Events & Gatherings? If so, Mods feel free to move to the correct forum. Thanks

I had the pleasure of meeting another fellow TGO'er this morning. m&pc9 was kind enough to offer to meet me one day and try out his M&Pc9 because I am interested in purchasing one of these guys. Met him at Gunny's(first time there as well) about 15 after 10 this morning. Got signed up and down to the firing range we went. I have to say, out of the three guns i've tried(M&Pc9, Kahr CW9, and Taurus 709), his was definetly my favorite. I shot off about 3-4 clips full, and I must say....I am sold. Anyways, I wanted to thank Eddie(m&pc9) for meeting me this morning, for letting me shoot his gun('s'.....he let me shoot his fullsize M&P as well), and also for letting me use his own reloaded ammo. Super nice guy and it was a pleasure. Thanks again!

Thanks alot! I have already learned alot from this site, and I know I still have tons to learn...haha. I do appreciate the help.

Yup, I do know that...and i'll have to do some researching on that when the time comes. I appreciate the help. Thanks.

So before I get my HCP, Is when I have to keep the bullets/gun seperated completely, but when I get my HCP...it isn't a concern?

I'm already saving for my 9mm Are there any certain kind of ear muffs/plugs that are best? I do have a box of these....

Good deal, I may see about joining you guys! Sure would be nice to hit the lottery between now and then so I could have my own gun to shoot....lol.

Thanks! I may see about joining you guys for this. So I can go to the Police Dept. anytime to pay the fee?(for instance...on my way to the range) What about the range, is there certain hours it is open?

Yeah, That is kinda why i'm having a hard time deciding....I like the capacity of the M&P, but I like the size of the Kahr. I live in Tazewell(about an hour north of knoxville), However another TGO member(m&pc9) has offered to meet me at Gunny's Indoor Range to shoot his M&P9c. I have something I need to pick up down in Maryville anyway, so this works out. I do appreciate the offer though!

Thanks alot! I haven't got my own gun yet, but would enjoy meeting some of you, and maybe learn a thing or three from you guys. Doesn't that Norris Range operate on a membership basis?

What are the details on this? And is it open to anyone?

If I get the M&Pc I will definetly be getting a used one. The only reason i'm considering buying a new Kahr is due to the fact, there warranty is only good for the original owner(5 yrs)...plus the fact that their prices is about $100 cheaper than a new S&W. But like i've said, I'm still looking, and hoping to get my hands on a S&Wc this weekend to try out(shoot). Thanks for the input though.

Hmm...Interesting.....:-\ May have to see about that. That would put that gun right at $478(including tax). :-\

Thanks guys, If I decide on this one, I will definetly have to try to find one of these deals on a used one. However, I did go to another local gun dealer(he doesn't keep them in stock, but can order) and got a price on a new one(M&P9C)...$530, plus $20 bucks for the background check(is this normal?). Also got a price on a new Kahr CW9, it was down closer to what i'm hoping for....$419(plus the $20 background check fee). Cheapest price new that i've been able to find, and its local too so wouldn't have to worry with a transfer fee and such.

Great, Thanks guys. Just wanting to get an idea on what "the norm" is on one of these.

Just my luck...lol, I couldn't have decided to join 2 months ago.

I was just wondering what you guys thought a "good price" would be on a new and/or used M&P compact 9mm? I've seen alot of prices, from up close to 600, down closer to 500 for new ones, i'm just wondering what kind of price I need to look for if I decide to look into one of these. I am hoping if I do look into one though, that I may be able to find a good deal on a used one, but I'm not gonna overrule getting a new one either if the price is right. Also, Where do you guys tend to find the better prices at?

I also wanted to say there was some guy there in the range last night, and if it hadn't been for him, I would've been really lost. I had a few issues to start out with(gun wanting to foul up because I was "easing" the slide closed, and it was jamming up not letting it slide forward completely), and I just asked and he was nice enough to help me with that. Also asked him about the two rounds that didn't fire either, and he helped me with that too. It may have even been someone on this site...not for sure. But sure was nice to have someone there that was nice enough to help me out, since didn't have a clue as to what to do with issues like that....lol. The ammo they gave me was the cheapo WWB, so I suppose that may have been the issue? Although it was just kinda odd that it happened simultaneously.

You could see on the bullet where the striker(I think thats the right word?) had struck the primer, but for some reason those two just didn't fire. After and before that, it did fine. But I figured the lack of cleaning, and probably alot of use had something to do with it. I think I have pretty well narrowed it down to either the Kahr, or possibly a M&Pc if I can find a good enough deal on one. Hoping to get to fire a M&Pc sometime soon to try it out. They had a fullsize M&P at CCA, but no compact in the rentals. PS. I also shot my mom's S&W .38(not sure on the model...small frame, "airweight").....I didn't like it much, felt like it tried to "roll" up my hand from the recoil....didn't really feel comfortable with it.

Hey guys, Thanks for all the great help! I just got back from my first "range trip" at CCA. I shot a Kahr cw9 and also tried that Taurus 709...they didn't really have anything else I would be interested in. Both shot great, although I did have to get used to letting the slide loose to load the first round(can't do "easy-does-it"). Then I had two rounds not fire while shooting the cw9(two right in a row...not sure what the deal with that was), and the Taurus did fine, but I think it was more that I was kinda getting used to shooting. I liked both, but will need more practice definetly, although towards the last half of those 50rounds, I was starting to get quite abit more accurate(gonna get pics of my targets). But definetly had a great time, and can't wait to try out a few more guns and get more used to shooting and comfortable with what i'm doing.

That's where i'm going tonight, Hoping to try out the CW9, possibly a glock(although not really fond of the feel of them), they don't list one on their site, but i'd like to try the M&Pc too, and maybe a XDc if they have one.

Yeah, Whatever I end up getting, I am planning on taking into consideration about being able to carry the gun. Right now, I'm leaning towards a Kahr CW9, so that should be easily carried I would think. Either it, or possibly a M&P9c. Thanks

Thanks alot guys, I have read the FAQ's and other threads, just wanting to make sure I understood everything correctly, and wasn't missing anything. I've never owned a gun, and none of my immediate family really knows much about them either, so just wanting to make sure when I do get one, I'm "in the right".

So as many of you have probably read, I am currently in the market to get my first gun. I plan to take a safety course and eventually get my HCP. I am just wondering....If I buy this gun, but don't plan on carrying it at the moment....is there anything that I have to do aside from the paperwork at wherever I buy the gun(background check, display TN liscense, etc)? Also, Just wanting to make sure i'm understanding what i've read correctly.....to possess a HCP you have to take a HCP class at a qualified location. Then once that is done, you take your certification from that place to the County Clerks Office(along with Drivers Liscense, birth certificate, and $115 bucks). That sound about right? Also, Would there be anything else I may need to know about owning a gun, as far as laws are required?(outside of carry laws)

Thanks alot Crash! I have already been watching cleaning vids on youtube of each of these guns, the Kahr seems to be the most tricky as the spring and that rod isn't one piece, so you gotta be careful when removing that. But otherwise, I think I shouldn't have too much of a problem. Don't think i've watched one on the S&W, but I can't imagine it being much different between the others? But like I said, I have already been doing ALOT of research on this site, other forums, online reviews as well as youtube reviews/demo's. I really do appreciate everyones info, I am going to CCA tomorrow in hopes that they have one of those CW9's(they list it on their site as a rental) and possibly the XDc. I am going to try these out and fire them each to see what I think. Then another member of the site here has been kind enough to meet me over there another day to try out his M&Pc. After that, I think that will pretty well determine my decision upon firing the weapons. Although it may be after Christmas before I have the cash to actually make my purchase.