Reliable Pistol

Wanna · #1 04-26-2008, 12:28 PM

I am now ready to purchase a pistol. My question for fellow gun owner is this , what are reliable gun names here in the Dominican Republic. I am from the states and I know some very reliable, tested , names. I have visited some stores here and the only name I recognize is Taurus ( not especially impressed with there weapons ). I once saw an Israelis pistol they are known for their expertise, but it is no longer available. I keep seeing this H2000, went online, but could not find anything about them. I just want a comfortable, reliable weapon I have been a weapon owner for over 20 yrs. ( if I have to pull it out, and I hope I never have to, I want be focus on the threat, not my gun performance. I am in Santo Domingo, but will travel outside to any store ( I know the import band is still on and there is a short supply ). Thank you in advance!

Ricardo900 · #2 04-26-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanna

what are reliable gun names here in the Dominican Republic. I am from the states and I know some very reliable, tested , names.

IMHO, you should stick with the names that you know and are proven reliable in the US, (i.e. Sig, Glock, HK). Seach for those, hopefully you'll find 'em.

I am with you, not a big fan of Taurus.

PICHARDO · #3 04-26-2008, 03:04 PM

You can get a better gamut of guns to pick from if you opt to buy from a private owner (traspaso de pistola) rather than buy one from the shops...

If it came to having to purchase one at the local stores, Glock should be the only name to go for. It owns all the strong points of a reliable and trouble-free handgun...

Keep in mind that you'll carry the gun all the time with you, weight is an issue you must account for 99% when shopping for a gun...

SKY · #4 04-26-2008, 03:49 PM

I was in a gun store two days ago. The Glocks are going for about 160,000rd.if you can find one. I saw a Sig for 130. Prices are INSANE. As Crazy Eddie used to say.

PICHARDO · #5 04-26-2008, 05:25 PM

Ahhhh!! Can't forget Eddie Antares yet!! Sold me a 5 year Crazy Eddie's warranty on my ex-Sony TV that went south soon after but could never cash in for...

Indeed! The prices were insane... An Ode to NB Beats the Wiz as well...
Luckily we still have Radio Shack to buy the batteries and whatchamacallit thingies and have an excuse to get away from weekend chores at home...

SKY · #6 04-26-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PICHARDO

Ahhhh!! Can't forget Eddie Antares yet!! Sold me a 5 year Crazy Eddie's warranty on my ex-Sony TV that went south soon after but could never cash in for...

Indeed! The prices were insane... An Ode to NB Beats the Wiz as well...
Luckily we still have Radio Shack to buy the batteries and whatchamacallit thingies and have an excuse to get away from weekend chores at home...

Crazy Eddie did eight years for fraud. He got out about 9 years ago. Maybe he can open up in the DR?

pyratt · #7 04-26-2008, 06:03 PM

I'm in the U.S.A. currently.

My daily carry piece is an Israeli Military Industries Jehrico 941. (9mm) Yes it's a boat anchor and I own two. I carry in a Fobus paddle holster which helps in the weight issue of the gun. IMI also now makes a polymer 9mm (Baby Jehrico) which I prefer over any Glock.

If you see the Tanfoglio Witness, (Italian mfg) it is the same frame and gun basically. Last one I saw here was around $499USD

AMT made a very concealable 9mm back-up on it's 45 DAO frame. I carry the .45 as a back-up (wish I could find an AMT 9mm) and in some situations the AMT .45 is all I have on me. AMT had some issues back in the day, but I've never had a problem in over 1000 rounds through it.

If you could find a Baretta 9mm in the DR, you'd be doing yourself a service to own one. They are not my pick, but they're a quality product. I know certain police are carrying them in SD. I've spoken to a few DR LEO carrying the H2000, which in the holster, appeared to be a Glock clone to me.....

Taurus...reminds me of bull---t. Seems a lot of what is in the DR gun shops is South American made product....and there's not much quality there in my opinion....if you've got deep pockets HK or a SIG is the way to go based on DR inventory.

Aguayo · #8 04-26-2008, 07:28 PM

When looking for a pistol, two years ago, I also had the idea of buying an H2000 since it has very good online reviews and looks OK.

But in the "armeria" they suggested me to buy a "Bersa Mini-Thunder" instead.
The Bersa Mini-thunder pistol is based on the famous Walther P88. It also has very good reviews and is less expensive than the H2000.
I finally purchased a Bersa, I think the cost was about $ 40 000. They have two models, one is shiny and the other black, with Tenifer coating (like the Glocks).
I have fired about 300 rounds without one malfunction, using different amunition, including hollow point bullets.
Also the Bersa resisted well the ocean salty air, at least until now.

Ben

Wanna · #9 04-27-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PICHARDO

You can get a better gamut of guns to pick from if you opt to buy from a private owner (traspaso de pistola) rather than buy one from the shops...

If it came to having to purchase one at the local stores, Glock should be the only name to go for. It owns all the strong points of a reliable and trouble-free handgun...

Keep in mind that you'll carry the gun all the time with you, weight is an issue you must account for 99% when shopping for a gun...

Thank you but, where can I find a private owner or collecter, Is there a section a newspaper or a listing where people advertise sales? I might be old fashion but if I don't see the hammer I do not really know the statas of my firearm. I guess seeing ie believing for me, so I shy away from pistold like glock , although I and convinced it is a very good firearm.

PICHARDO · #10 04-28-2008, 02:19 AM

Yes, you can post a wanted ad in the newspaper where you ask for the king of gun you're looking for...

Most private sales happen in three ways: Somebody that knows you that knows a third person that is willing to sell their gun. A person that has links to military people can get a privately held gun for traspaso and last but not least, a solicitation ad in the newspaper stating that you're looking to purchase a used gun for traspaso as well.