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[JamesH]

Here's the history with Fox: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=158911

From there, you can make your own decisions. But I'd avoid mentioning it if you do shop there...

 

[johnnyb2]

Hopefully it is .45 caliber. i know that you can get 1911's in .40, but with the FBI switching back to 9 mm, and with being able to buy hot +P 9 mm loads that are as good as a HOT .40, between those 2 the 9 mm is the better way to go...IMHO :-). Less expensive to shoot, less recoil, less wear and tear. I bought a G22 years ago because I wanted to learn gunsmithing as a p/t job, which, I have not given up on, but equipment/tool wise can get quite expensive. And I do not care for the .40 round. For a larger caliber, I prefer my SIG P220 in .45 with the .22lr slide to help defer costs. But with Arthritis getting worse, this is getting harder to grip. I have done a grip reduction and stipple on my Glock which has helped ( and looks damn good if I say so myself :-), but, still does not feel as good as a 1911 :-).

 

[dant98]

Hopefully it is .45 caliber.

The Taurus is also available in 9mm and 38 super, but I got the .45.

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[dant98]

Here's the history with Fox: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=158911

From there, you can make your own decisions. But I'd avoid mentioning it if you do shop there...

Must have been a particularly nasty thread. I don't have permission to view it.

-Dan

 

[Boss94]

That's because your post count isn't high enough to view that section yet.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

It was on sale from Davidson's Gallery of Guns and I bought through Fox's Firearms in Columbia. It's sorta double covered too.

That's awfully brave of you to admit. That name is mud around these parts...

Didn't realize. I had a good experience myself.


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Fox caused lots of problems for members and also the admins + owner of the site., then was subsequently banned. The owner of Fox even filed a lawsuit against the site, after being banned, to try to force an issue. Fox lost the lawsuit. There is an internal to MDS boycott of Fox because of what they did to harm the forum.

 

[dant98]

Wow. Sorry to hear that.

How about Baltimore's Best Pawn? I almost bought from them. Would have been the same price in the end, but although their list price was cheaper, shipping from Davidson's was double and they charged a $10 state fee.


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[MarylandWillWin]

Wow. Sorry to hear that.

How about Baltimore's Best Pawn? I almost bought from them. Would have been the same price in the end, but although their list price was cheaper, shipping from Davidson's was double and they charged a $10 state fee.


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They're an industry partner. subforum here http://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=211

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Wow. Sorry to hear that.

How about Baltimore's Best Pawn? I almost bought from them. Would have been the same price in the end, but although their list price was cheaper, shipping from Davidson's was double and they charged a $10 state fee.


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BBB is an IP here.

Buy from the IP's. They are good people and are even helping support the fight for the lawsuits and also keep the lights on for the forum.

 

[Jollyllama]

I highly recommend Baltimore's best pawn. Always great service and friendly folks to talk to. Their prices are competitive with anywhere else and since it is still a pawn shop you gotta try to haggle a little

 

[dant98]

Thanks all. I'll probably check them out first next time I'm in the market. They're pretty close to me.

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[donw@fyi.net]

Hey! Don't forget wheel guns! I own a bevy of fairly high quality semis but I find myself reaching for my Ruger GP100 fairly often. Its single/double. Points really well. Never jams and has a very nice touch on single action.

 

[eruby]

.... How about Baltimore's Best Pawn? ....

Welcome aboard dante.

Post up here in the Introductions forum:

http://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=119

As has been said, BBPawn is an IP here and they are great people. As a bonus, you can get home made root beer right next door at Twin Kiss.

Very nice pistol, you can NEVER go wrong with a 1911.

 

[dant98]

I went ahead and posted in the intro forums, eruby.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=4048684#post4048684

-Dan

 

[eruby]

I'm an idiot and thought you only just joined this month, not in 2013.

Mea culpa.

 

[daggo66]

Before you do any pistol shooting... If you are a Maryland resident, Do you have your Handgun Qualification License? In not... get it first. If Yes... proceed to...

Call the Ranges which are local to you. Most will have an in house stable of rental guns. Shoot as many as you have interest in and choose a few that seem to be the best fit for you. Then reshoot those few until you make your final choice.

Here is a link to our IP section... You can find Ranges and other resources there.
http://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=106

He can still go to a range and rent a handgun and shoot before he gets the HQL. Since his intention is purchasing one, then yes, it's good to get the ball rolling.

 

[7rip]

On Target

One note about On Target in Severn. When I went there today (10/29/2015) to rent some revolvers to try out I was told that I needed to either be with someone else or have a firearm of my own with me. It seems that someone rented a gun and once in the range tried to kill themselves with the rental. I guess they figure if you're with someone else they'd stop you(?) and/or if you already have a gun with you then you won't really need to use the range and a rental to off yourself.

It has actually been a few years since I've been to any range and this might be old news and standard policy across the board. I didn't know about it so I had to go back home to grab one of my guns and then go back.

Aside from that they seemed to have a fair selection of rentals and you can swap guns as often as you like at no extra charge.

 

[Melnic]

Did you shoot that Taurus ?
Get a few different brands of ammo. My friend had to buy a Wilson Combat mag for his to make it reliable. My Dads Ruger SR1911 was good to go

 

[dant98]

Tomorrow. I got a box of Winchester RN FMJ.

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[dant98]

Had a great time with it today. Went through a 50 round box and every round fed fine and went bang.

Only shot at 15 yards. Clearly need to work on my technique, but I think everything hit paper. Felt very good.

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