- Location
- Lower Mainland BC
buy a DA/SA SIG Sauer P226, personally I'm not a big fan of internal striker pistols!
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I want to buy today. Help me out!
- Thread starter Vario
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You really need to goto a good gun shop and put a few in your hand. Lots of good suggestions, but the right gun to start is one that feels good in "your" hands. All IMO but there is a HUGE difference between how a Glock and a SR9 fit in your hand, the Ruger SR9 is a "small" gun frame, where as the Glocks are MUCH larger indeed. M&Ps are very versatile with their interchanging backstraps to adjust for palm size/fingers etc..
+1
Buy the one YOU like, and feels good in YOUR hands.
Having said that, you can also consider the re-sell value of the one you buy. Popular models are safe choices if one day you want to sell it to free some funds for your other purchases. 1911s and Glocks would be top of the list.
+1 on the Tradex buy a frame suggestion. $15 or so, and who knows, one day you'll build a pistol maybe.
Or Marstar, they also have various frames available. You might just get something you like, either way. Call both of them and ask about frames they maybe have just one of. Maybe spending $25 will get you something much cooler.
+1 on the "then go hold and fondle and research" your major purchase. Unless it's really inexpensive and you can unload it on the EE if you don't like it, I'd stay away from pistols bought at the spur of the moment on the advice of strangers. Hold it, maybe even try it out. Then buy. Ask your friends, etc.
But your problem is solved with a cheap frame, of which there are many. There you have something restricted that can be transported.
Don't forget the trigger lock!
Or Marstar, they also have various frames available. You might just get something you like, either way. Call both of them and ask about frames they maybe have just one of. Maybe spending $25 will get you something much cooler.
+1 on the "then go hold and fondle and research" your major purchase. Unless it's really inexpensive and you can unload it on the EE if you don't like it, I'd stay away from pistols bought at the spur of the moment on the advice of strangers. Hold it, maybe even try it out. Then buy. Ask your friends, etc.
But your problem is solved with a cheap frame, of which there are many. There you have something restricted that can be transported.
Don't forget the trigger lock!
I believe in Ontario you cannot apply for an att on your own. A member of the range executive must do it for you.
Wrong on both counts. I've not had to tell the CFO what range I belong to, they already know. They issued my ATT that says I may transport any restricted or prohibited firearm that I hold the appropriate license for (read: I can borrow YOUR gun at the range, and take it home with me, then bring it back to the range to give it back to you). I do not have to get a new one each time I buy a restricted. This isn't federal law, it's applied by each provinces respective CFO. Different rules for each province.
Very good advice.
Unfortunatley, I didn't have the option of trying very many, before I bought.
Hence the vault full of "safe queens."
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
Hey,
I was in the exact same boat as you when I joined the EOHC back in the day. Figured i'd never buy a Restricted so no worries.. (yea, i was wrong)
here's what happened to me.
I submitted all my paperwork, along with the ATT, Got a letter from the CFO one day saying it was denied since i didn't have any restricted guns.
A while later, (year or so) I decided to buy one, When i went to buy it they wanted to know what club i was part of, told then EOHC, got my 1st pistol in the mail.... Contacted the Secretary for the EOHC, resubmitted my ATT app. and a few weeks later, Had my ATT.
if you think you need to rush, YOU DON'T, Take your time, Research what it is you actually want, then buy it.. Time is easier then money to get sometimes.
I was in the exact same boat as you when I joined the EOHC back in the day. Figured i'd never buy a Restricted so no worries.. (yea, i was wrong)
here's what happened to me.
I submitted all my paperwork, along with the ATT, Got a letter from the CFO one day saying it was denied since i didn't have any restricted guns.
A while later, (year or so) I decided to buy one, When i went to buy it they wanted to know what club i was part of, told then EOHC, got my 1st pistol in the mail.... Contacted the Secretary for the EOHC, resubmitted my ATT app. and a few weeks later, Had my ATT.
if you think you need to rush, YOU DON'T, Take your time, Research what it is you actually want, then buy it.. Time is easier then money to get sometimes.
Yeah, because in 90% of movies and TV shows the cops and bad guys use them or talk about them. They are a fad or mainstream if you wish. Everyone wants the gun they see in the movies just like the Beretta 92 fad after Lethal Weapon. There is nothing special about them (other then thier weird grip angle and 2x4esque looks) but, there is nothing wrong with them either. They are good guns if you like the looks and grip angle but, not any more so then an M&P or most other striker fired pistol in my opinion. However, I would say they are a bit better then the SR9. Try some guns and see what fits you as other have said.
I havent' read the whole thread yet, but here is my suggestion.
if you NEED a restricted now, but can't find what you want or are unsure of what you want get a norinco m-93.
It's a .22LR pistol it's around $175 brand new. they are a great little gun. Thousands of rounds through mine with no issues. They are a great little gun and dirt cheap!
if you NEED a restricted now, but can't find what you want or are unsure of what you want get a norinco m-93.
It's a .22LR pistol it's around $175 brand new. they are a great little gun. Thousands of rounds through mine with no issues. They are a great little gun and dirt cheap!
Ok read the whole thread now, just thought I'd rub this in.
Walked into my local wholesale sports about 9:30 on a tuesday. Said, "that one's shiney... I'll take it!"
About 10 minutes of paperwork at the store then called up the CFC with my ref number of the pistol to apply for the ATT. ASked my name DOB address underwear size, what I had to eat 3 weeks ago thursday, you know, the usual questions.
about 10 minutes later she said "fax is on it's way". about 45 minutes later it actually showed up.
From the time I saw it to the time i was on the range shooting was about 3ish hours..... Gotta love Alberta! That's not typical though. Generally it take a looong time in AB -- 24 hours!
No club has to request the ATT for you and your att is valid to and from ANY gun range, gunsmith or bordercrossing in AB. Also 1 ATT is valid for all restricteds you own. Generally it expires the same time as your PAL Meaning that 1 ATT is valid for up to 5 years.
Walked into my local wholesale sports about 9:30 on a tuesday. Said, "that one's shiney... I'll take it!"
About 10 minutes of paperwork at the store then called up the CFC with my ref number of the pistol to apply for the ATT. ASked my name DOB address underwear size, what I had to eat 3 weeks ago thursday, you know, the usual questions.
about 10 minutes later she said "fax is on it's way". about 45 minutes later it actually showed up.
From the time I saw it to the time i was on the range shooting was about 3ish hours..... Gotta love Alberta! That's not typical though. Generally it take a looong time in AB -- 24 hours!
No club has to request the ATT for you and your att is valid to and from ANY gun range, gunsmith or bordercrossing in AB. Also 1 ATT is valid for all restricteds you own. Generally it expires the same time as your PAL Meaning that 1 ATT is valid for up to 5 years.
I'm newly licenced in B.C. and just recently ordered a 1911 Commander (my first restricted
). Guy at the CFO office called me and asked me to fax in my gun club membership letter (Silvercore) so he could approve the transfer. Then he surprised me and said he was going to issue me a LTATT good for all ranges, gunsmiths and to border crossings, and good for all restricted firearms registered to me. Didn't have to apply even - it's "automatic" here, I guess. I had actually mailed my application for it only the day before, so they hadn't received that yet. I mentioned this to him, but he didn't care. What he issued me is what I was applying for anyway, so I didn't care either.
Got it in the mail today and it has no Reg Cert numbers listed - in that box it says "See Conditions".
The Conditions are listed as follows:
- The holder must be in possession of the Registration Certificate(s) for the firearm(s) being transported.
- Firearms may only be loaded and/or carried on your person while you are actively engaged in target practice or a target shooting competition.
- This authorization allows the holder to transport firearms from the place of registration to a Gunsmith licenced as a business under the Firearms Act for the purpose of maintenance, repair, modification or deactivation and return to the place of registration.
- This authorization allows the holder to transport firearms to and from border crossings on condition that the holder is in possession of the necessary US documentation.
So I was happy that they make it pretty simple and painless to get it done.
I'm newly licenced in B.C. and just recently ordered a 1911 Commander (my first restricted
I had actually mailed my application for it only the day before, so they hadn't received that yet. I mentioned this to him, but he didn't care. What he issued me is what I was applying for anyway, so I didn't care either.
Got it in the mail today and it has no Reg Cert numbers listed - in that box it says "See Conditions".
The Conditions are listed as follows:
- The holder must be in possession of the Registration Certificate(s) for the firearm(s) being transported.
- Firearms may only be loaded and/or carried on your person while you are actively engaged in target practice or a target shooting competition.
- This authorization allows the holder to transport firearms from the place of registration to a Gunsmith licenced as a business under the Firearms Act for the purpose of maintenance, repair, modification or deactivation and return to the place of registration.
- This authorization allows the holder to transport firearms to and from border crossings on condition that the holder is in possession of the necessary US documentation.
So I was happy that they make it pretty simple and painless to get it done.
Very helpful I'm in the same boat, will b going to silvercore 2morrow
What! Someone on CGN actully followed through with advice I gave! Woo hoo! There's a 1st time for everything lol.
I really do like my m-93, like you said it's a cheap plinker and so long as you know that and don't expect to try and shoot down military helicopters with it, you'll be happy with it! Enjoy!
I lied that is false info.
Your ATT in AB is valid for any rescricted firearm you have the certificate for, not just ones you own.
If you are still interested in a SR 9, make sure you get the one with the reverse D shaped mag release. If it has the round mag release, it has the older style trigger which are heavier.
Also, I think Wholesale Sports had the SR 9 on for around $440, not sure if that's still the case or if they have any in stock, 2 common problems with Wholesale.
Also, I think Wholesale Sports had the SR 9 on for around $440, not sure if that's still the case or if they have any in stock, 2 common problems with Wholesale.
