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Got my CCW gun today!!

E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
I went to the shop on my lunch break to get a Smith 457 and some ammo.I went to look in the case and didnt even notice the Smith because of what was sitting beside it,it got my attention and wouldnt let go.So I ask to look at it and its $600.00 so I tell him I dont think I could spend that much since it was almost double the price of the Smith.So we talked for about 10 minutes about it and how much I liked it and he said I bring so much business to him he would throw in some extras.He says it will definately be worth my while,so I thinking maybe a clip and a box of ammo or along those lines.So I say sure what the hell and I pay for it and I go back to work wait on the police to call back on me and stop back in to pick it up after work.He has everything in a box for me when I get there.I open it up and my little extra's are a FEG -PA63,1 box of ammo for that and a box for the SIG P239 I just bought in .357SIG.DAMN.I was thankin and ginnin the whole way out the store and all the way home.My wife jumped all over me when i got home thinking I bought both of them.I coudnt beleive he did that.Not that its bad or Im complaining it just threw me for a loop so to speak.But Im now the proud owner of a SIG P239 and a free Makarov!!

Eric S. Williams
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, but the S&W 457 is such a wonderful little piece. I miss the one I used to own. I'm thinking about getting another.
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    Congrats on your new babies. If it was a new Sig you got a hell of a good deal. If used, you did good with the 'extras'. Still like my 225 better though.

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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  • twinstwins Member Posts: 647 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "I go back to work wait on the police to call back on me "

    Why did the police have to call back on you?

    By the way, congrats on the ccw and purchases.
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  • twinstwins Member Posts: 647 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "I go back to work wait on the police to call back on me "

    Why did the police have to call back on you?

    By the way, congrats on the ccw and purchases.
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When you purchase a firearm the shop calls the sheriffs office and gives your information and then they call back to confirm that you can leave with it.Its called a instant background check but there is not much instant about it sometimes it can take as few hours even if you already own guns.But its better than 3 days thats for sure.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • twinstwins Member Posts: 647 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I will need to check, but I think that in IA, when you have a ccw, you don't have to go through that since you already have.
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  • ccasey612ccasey612 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Congrats. You got a good deal. Wish it where me.

    If you will blame gun makers for every shooting then blame car maker for every car accident.
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  • Seth K. PerumeonySeth K. Perumeony Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Eric,
    Those Pa63's are great little weapons they just need a little polishing.
    While the Pa63 is very reliable, accurate and concealable, it has three main problems,

    A) Ammunition availability. 9mm Makarov isn't your standard Walmart ammo.
    B) Recoil. You'll know what I mean as soon as you pop off three or four 100 grain+ rounds.
    C) Trigger pull. It's like trying to pull a cat through a creek.

    These can all be fixed rather cheaply
    If you're not too impressed with the Makarov round, you can buy a stainless 380 barrel for 65$. This will also take care of the recoil problem. If you decide you want to keep shooting 9mm Makarov, you can purchase a heavier recoil spring, which will lessen the recoil considerably. The recoil spring, and an improved main spring can be had for 9$. You can find the barrel and the spring kit here:
    http://www.makarov.com/cart/vitempa63.htm

    To improve the trigger pull I took my trusty Dremmal tool and ground down any rough edges on the trigger bar, sear, hammer and frame. I also installed a 19# main spring. I first installed a 16# spring but the double action trigger impact was so light, it wouldn't fire the first round. If you don't want to buy the spring you can grind a few loops of the end of the spring. The only problem with this is if you take off too much, the double action impact may hit too light. In fact I just remembered I have a main spring I lightened that I don't plan on using. Send me an email with your address and it's yours. Just a side note, don't sell that Pa63! I found out from my FFL the supplies are drying up.
    Munkey, Seth. whatever



    Guns are good, Guns are great... please don't throw them in the lake.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    twins--I do not have a CCW. I just have a permit to purchase handguns which was issued to me by Woodbury County. I have purchased several long guns and handguns in the state of Iowa at normal gun stores and sporting goods stores. I have yet to go through a NICS check. No NICS check needed in Iowa if you have a permit to purchase.
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