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I'd call the NRA, donate however much it took to get NRA stickers for every damn vehicle in that neighborhood. :rofl
 
I'll probably be playing around with this for most of tomorrow :teeth

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Alright folks, I need some CA firearms help.

I've been checking out CalGuns for sale section looking for a gun to buy locally. I don't have a particular pistol in mind, but I want something in .45 and full sized. I enjoyed my M&P a lot and would pick another up, maybe, if I came across one. I'd entertain some full size 9mms as well, but I particularly dislike .40. Only other real requirement I have, is no SA XDs, I don't care for them.

As I search, I'm finding CA guns to be REALLY over priced. Used Gen3 Glock 19s for $600! I just don't get it.

Most sellers want you to pay all the transfer fees. Is there a specific amount that they are? Or is it dependent on the particular FFL? What is a "typical" range?

Being that I've never bought a firearm in CA, I'll need to take the safety test or whatever it is, correct? Is this something I should go and do before meeting for a PTP sale?

After purchasing the firearm, do I need to register it with the DOJ? I've done it with other firearms when i moved back to the bay a few years ago.
 
RightCoastBias said:
Alright folks, I need some CA firearms help.

I've been checking out CalGuns for sale section looking for a gun to buy locally. I don't have a particular pistol in mind, but I want something in .45 and full sized. I enjoyed my M&P a lot and would pick another up, maybe, if I came across one. I'd entertain some full size 9mms as well, but I particularly dislike .40. Only other real requirement I have, is no SA XDs, I don't care for them.

As I search, I'm finding CA guns to be REALLY over priced. Used Gen3 Glock 19s for $600! I just don't get it.

Most sellers want you to pay all the transfer fees. Is there a specific amount that they are? Or is it dependent on the particular FFL? What is a "typical" range?

Being that I've never bought a firearm in CA, I'll need to take the safety test or whatever it is, correct? Is this something I should go and do before meeting for a PTP sale?

After purchasing the firearm, do I need to register it with the DOJ? I've done it with other firearms when i moved back to the bay a few years ago.
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You're going to need to take and pass the handgun safety test to get your handgun safety card. Test is $25. I just re-took and missed one out of 30.

study guide is here http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/hscsg.pdf?

If buying used you will have to meet in person to do the deal (generally and if the gun is not on the ok to buy cali roster) There will be a $35 fee ($25 dross and $10 transfer). If you buy a new gun the dros is only $25.

Your purchasing and goign through dros is the registration process. You'll have to come back in 10 days to pick the gun up.

As for calguns and used pricing. Dont get me started. I'm not saving $50 to buy a used gun or even knew off some guy. I'd rather do an in store deal and give a shop my business.

Head over to City Arms in Pleasant Hill and meet RRR70 and pick up something you like there. Lots to hold and see what you like. While you're there, put that Beneli semi auto on lay away for me :teeth
 
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Dubbington said:
You're going to need to take and pass the handgun safety test to get your handgun safety card. Test is $25. I just re-took and missed one out of 30.

study guide is here http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/hscsg.pdf?

If buying used you will have to meet in person to do the deal (generally and if the gun is not on the ok to buy cali roster) There will be a $35 fee ($25 dross and $10 transfer). If you buy a new gun the dros is only $25.

Your purchasing and goign through dros is the registration process. You'll have to come back in 10 days to pick the gun up.

As for calguns and used pricing. Dont get me started. I'm not saving $50 to buy a used gun or even knew off some guy. I'd rather do an in store deal and give a shop my business.

Head over to City Arms in Pleasant Hill and meet RRR70 and pick up something you like there. Lots to hold and see what you like. While you're there, put that Beneli semi auto on lay away for me :teeth
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Fuckin awesome, thanks Dubs. I've been meaning to go give Roman a visit.
 
RightCoastBias said:
Fuckin awesome, thanks Dubs. I've been meaning to go give Roman a visit.
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agree with everything dubs said...calgun deals are there, you got to have a bot send a push notification to your phone and say i'll take in less than 10 seconds to grab a great deal.

If your ever in the peninsula or close to the airport let me know. We got some variety of pistols if you want to try them out at Jackson Arms. Just bring some ammo of your own to test them out.

Try gallery of guns as it is cheaper than some store fronts or if you can find a gun you like just ffl it. Figure in the cost of the gun+shipping+CA tax+fees and sometimes it is cheaper by 50 bucks or so. Lots of good information on calguns if you find the correct thread
 
drewcandraw said:
agree with everything dubs said...calgun deals are there, you got to have a bot send a push notification to your phone and say i'll take in less than 10 seconds to grab a great deal.

If your ever in the peninsula or close to the airport let me know. We got some variety of pistols if you want to try them out at Jackson Arms. Just bring some ammo of your own to test them out.

Try gallery of guns as it is cheaper than some store fronts or if you can find a gun you like just ffl it. Figure in the cost of the gun+shipping+CA tax+fees and sometimes it is cheaper by 50 bucks or so. Lots of good information on calguns if you find the correct thread
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Right on, I appreciate the offer and may take you up on it. I've come across a few G20s for a decent price and I've always been intrigued by the 10mm round, but disliked .40 so much, I never cared to investigate.

I still want something chambered in .45 that is dead nuts reliable and can sit in the nigh stand. Don't want to pay $1,500 for a SA 1911, because if I ever had to use it in a self defense situation I'd lose it forever.

I'm thinking I'd like to spend around $600, but less is always better. I bought my M&P about 4-5 years ago and my OTD price was under $600. Best part was having a CCW in CT, walk in and leave with whatever I buy. Quite the gratifying experience.

I wish I could find a S&W 4506 in good condition. I loved my brother's 5906 that he got on a deal for $320. I think it was a former LE weapon, as it came from CA and had a 15 round magazine.
 
RightCoastBias said:
I still want something chambered in .45 that is dead nuts reliable and can sit in the nigh stand. Don't want to pay $1,500 for a SA 1911, because if I ever had to use it in a self defense situation I'd lose it forever.

I'm thinking I'd like to spend around $600, but less is always better. I bought my M&P about 4-5 years ago and my OTD price was under $600. Best part was having a CCW in CT, walk in and leave with whatever I buy. Quite the gratifying experience.
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G21 or G30 is what you want then. Dead nuts reliable, eats through any type or brand of ammo you feed it, minimal and simple maintenance, cheap, and you won't miss it long if you do end up using and losing it.
 
NorCalAthlete said:
G21 or G30 is what you want then. Dead nuts reliable, eats through any type or brand of ammo you feed it, minimal and simple maintenance, cheap, and you won't miss it long if you do end up using and losing it.
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I found the G21 to be too large a grip for my hands. Though the last time I shot one was 5+ years ago and it was a gen3. Doesn't the Gen4 come with interchangeable palm swells?
 
RightCoastBias said:
I found the G21 to be too large a grip for my hands. Though the last time I shot one was 5+ years ago and it was a gen3. Doesn't the Gen4 come with interchangeable palm swells?
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It does, but they only add to the stock grip size. No smaller ones.

However, you can get a Gen 3 G21S which is the slim frame model I believe. Shorter backstrap-to-trigger. Give it a feel sometime you may like it.
 
Stopped by City Arms today to say hi to Roman and jail a Shield in .40. From what I'm seeing on the internet I can drop in a 9mm barrel and change nothing else and it'll work.

Looking forward to shooting it, I imagine it'll be a handful in .40.
 
Chabot Gun Club Lease in Jeopardy!

FYI, heard on the news tonight that the lease for the Chabot Gun Club is coming up for renewal and there is mounting pressure to close it. It's been there like 50 years but sits on Anthony Chabot Regional Park property. Opposition is complaining about the noise, possible lead contamination to the surrounding area and lake, and that there are 18 or 19 other shooting clubs around the Bay Area so closing this one won't be an impact to shooters.

Hmmmm, isn't there like 65 - 69 Regional Parks in the Easy Bay area ? (Does not include parks on the Peninsula or North Bay).

Don't know if the Chabot Gun Club has started a "petition" of support to present to the Chabot Regional Park administration to keep the club there, but I sure hope they do.
 
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Damn, I sure hope they stay there. I've gotten spoiled by SLOSA but Chabot isn't bad. I guess I'll have to try Richmond Rod & Gun Club sometime. Where else near Berkeley is there an outdoor range?
 
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