I think it worked out okay for me given the circumstances. I got 5 handguns before the freeze. Managed to sell one I didn't need (to help fun the others), got 3 semi autos (one being a cool historic milsurp piece) and a rimfire revolver. I do wish I ponied up and got a 357 revolver. But I'm glad I got something.
Win, lose or draw. How was the panic buy before the freeze
- Thread starter gallen270
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Got my PAL in late June and managed to get 6 before the freeze! The only pistol I wanted but wasn’t able to find was a stainless P226 elite. I also didn’t get a .45 but I didn’t really want one, with the cost of these purchases I have to eat only ramen for the next few months…
Silverberg
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- Front St W, Toronto, ON
I never regretted selling my Sig P226 until now. Now I'm left with just 2 handguns.
K1LLswitch
CGN Regular
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
The only gun I was tempted to sell was my P226 Stainless Elite.
It was my first handgun so some nostalgia kept me from listing it, but when I look at all my other handguns, they have a purpose but I can’t quite figure out my P226. Not a target pistol like my P210. Not a modern striker 9mm optic ready like P320 or Glock 19 or PDP.
I’m just not sure where it fits in my collection, but I guess I’m glad I didn’t sell it.
It was my first handgun so some nostalgia kept me from listing it, but when I look at all my other handguns, they have a purpose but I can’t quite figure out my P226. Not a target pistol like my P210. Not a modern striker 9mm optic ready like P320 or Glock 19 or PDP.
I’m just not sure where it fits in my collection, but I guess I’m glad I didn’t sell it.
was going through the same thing last night. I have a AREX sig clone, its been bugging me lately after trying a few new handguns it just doesnt fit me as well in the hand, and aftermarket is very limited. I was gonna sell it for cheap to buy more, but didn't and glad because its one of the best made guns i own.
I bought 6 after they announced the freeze.
a Glock 43, NAA sidewinder, Pietta .36 Sheriff, Enfield Tanker, S&W M&P 40c, and a P320 carry
Didn’t sell anything.
I wish I’d bought more. I really wanted a S&W M66 or M69 and a Blackhawk in .44 or .45 convertible. I wound up without a .44 which I regret.
I also wish I’d bought backups for the Glocks I shoot the most. Another G19 G44 and G48 would’ve been smart for the long term.
And I wish I’d got a .22 semi Reddot host like a Ruger MK or a TX22 competition.
The more I think about it the more I regret not getting but I have a young family and not an unlimited supply of money. I also have to answer to my wife.
a Glock 43, NAA sidewinder, Pietta .36 Sheriff, Enfield Tanker, S&W M&P 40c, and a P320 carry
Didn’t sell anything.
I wish I’d bought more. I really wanted a S&W M66 or M69 and a Blackhawk in .44 or .45 convertible. I wound up without a .44 which I regret.
I also wish I’d bought backups for the Glocks I shoot the most. Another G19 G44 and G48 would’ve been smart for the long term.
And I wish I’d got a .22 semi Reddot host like a Ruger MK or a TX22 competition.
The more I think about it the more I regret not getting but I have a young family and not an unlimited supply of money. I also have to answer to my wife.
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I got an assortment after the freeze announcement and I'm super happy with what I got.
- Walther PDP 4.5" full size
- Ruger American 9mm
- Glock44
- Bond Arms Ranger 357/38sp
- Heritage rough rider 22/22wmr
- S&W 686 .357 7"
- S&W 629 .44 6"
Already owned a CZ P-07 and Norinco 1911 .45 before the freeze.
- Walther PDP 4.5" full size
- Ruger American 9mm
- Glock44
- Bond Arms Ranger 357/38sp
- Heritage rough rider 22/22wmr
- S&W 686 .357 7"
- S&W 629 .44 6"
Already owned a CZ P-07 and Norinco 1911 .45 before the freeze.
Bought six handguns (still waiting for three to get approved) and three rifles.
The rifles were to play with while waiting for the handguns.
The rifles were to play with while waiting for the handguns.
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Did well but i definitely passed on a few that I regret not pulling the trigger on mostly the Kimber I saw in the last few days before the ban.
I sourced from a few different stores a nice collection of Glocks (.22/few 9mm/40/and even a 10mm). and a nice DA 44 mag, .22 1911, couple caniks.
I sourced from a few different stores a nice collection of Glocks (.22/few 9mm/40/and even a 10mm). and a nice DA 44 mag, .22 1911, couple caniks.
K1LLswitch
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- Calgary, Alberta
Same boat as me. Settled for a Glock 21 that I can swap upper slide at some point.
voodoopriest
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- Location
- St. Catharines, ON
I didn't get everything I wanted and had to settle for some near misses. If I only had more money... LOL. But on the plus side I did add 11 more guns to the collection. I could have gone with less buying a couple of high priced iconic guns but I like variety. After all variety is the spice of life and he who controls the spice controls the universe.
What I picked up was:
IMI Jericho 941 in hard chrome
Walther OSP (I wanted a GSP but took what I could get)
Ruger Wrangler
Norinco Type 54
Vostyok Margolin Frame + Barrel only
Vostok Margolin
Girsan MC P35
Beretta 92S
Ruger Blackhawk (.357 Mag)
Stoeger Luger
Walther P38
I wish I had the funds to also pick up:
H&K USP
H&K Mark 23
MRI Desert Eagle (in .357 Mag cuz I'm a wuss)
Walther PPQ Q5 Match SF OR (though I already have the polymer version)
Walther GSP
Walther PPK/S converted to restricted (though I did score a PP Sport 8" earlier this year)
Walther P99
Walther PDP
S&W 686
1911/2011
Steyr M9-A2
Ruger Mark IV
What I picked up was:
IMI Jericho 941 in hard chrome
Walther OSP (I wanted a GSP but took what I could get)
Ruger Wrangler
Norinco Type 54
Vostyok Margolin Frame + Barrel only
Vostok Margolin
Girsan MC P35
Beretta 92S
Ruger Blackhawk (.357 Mag)
Stoeger Luger
Walther P38
I wish I had the funds to also pick up:
H&K USP
H&K Mark 23
MRI Desert Eagle (in .357 Mag cuz I'm a wuss)
Walther PPQ Q5 Match SF OR (though I already have the polymer version)
Walther GSP
Walther PPK/S converted to restricted (though I did score a PP Sport 8" earlier this year)
Walther P99
Walther PDP
S&W 686
1911/2011
Steyr M9-A2
Ruger Mark IV
Wish I had more disposable income.
Snagged:
Stainless SAM1911-A1 in 9mm (very impressed with it tbh)
Canuck 1911 in 45 (still waiting)
Shadow2 (still waiting)
Missing:
Oof, if there was no ban I would probably end up collecting dozens more.
Starting with
P320
Chrome Jericho
And one of the long barrel, stainless colt snake revolvers, not picky.
Snagged:
Stainless SAM1911-A1 in 9mm (very impressed with it tbh)
Canuck 1911 in 45 (still waiting)
Shadow2 (still waiting)
Missing:
Oof, if there was no ban I would probably end up collecting dozens more.
Starting with
P320
Chrome Jericho
And one of the long barrel, stainless colt snake revolvers, not picky.
my g41 arrived today, same deal wanted a 10mm, so will be shelling out funds to tranform into a G40 wventually
I guess i will say that i dont have enough. Would never have enought anyhow!
Was fortunate enought to be around a gun club alot due to being a range officer. So i got many in the past couple weeks. The latest being on Oct 20th where i got myself the latest canadian pistol from Black creek labs. Very anxious to see this one.
So added:
1911 Springfield 45
9mm S&W M&P 2.0 In Tan
9mm Walter PDP OD Green
Sig P320 AXG pro
Glock 48
Ruger Single Six 22Lr and Wmg
Old Beretta semi auto in 22lr
Remington R1 in 45
Girsan regard
But then sold to acquire more desired peices
Sig P320 X5 Legion
Remington R1 45
Girsan regard
And finally wish i could have put my hand on a 357 6inch revolver.
Can't complain overall.
Got discussed by all of you that did price gouging and hope some got stock with undesired products that so many of us would have love to get!
Was fortunate enought to be around a gun club alot due to being a range officer. So i got many in the past couple weeks. The latest being on Oct 20th where i got myself the latest canadian pistol from Black creek labs. Very anxious to see this one.
So added:
1911 Springfield 45
9mm S&W M&P 2.0 In Tan
9mm Walter PDP OD Green
Sig P320 AXG pro
Glock 48
Ruger Single Six 22Lr and Wmg
Old Beretta semi auto in 22lr
Remington R1 in 45
Girsan regard
But then sold to acquire more desired peices
Sig P320 X5 Legion
Remington R1 45
Girsan regard
And finally wish i could have put my hand on a 357 6inch revolver.
Can't complain overall.
Got discussed by all of you that did price gouging and hope some got stock with undesired products that so many of us would have love to get!
