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Quality/Price Ratio for Pistols, Do Higher Priced Pistols Mean Better Quality?

Considering the truly disgusting foods the Brits eat it's no wonder they're famous for their dental problems.

metro.co.uk

13 disgusting foods that Brits absolutely love

We need to address these awful foods we still eat.
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Looks like scurvy, etc. is making a comeback in the UK.

www.theguardian.com

‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?
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SimonRL said:
I could write a novella based on the previous 4 pages, but to paraphrase my brother from another mother - there are so many guns out there that are such great quality, low and high priced, that this conversation renders itself moot. I bought a $99 dollar Hi Point Compact purely for the entertainment value which has been immense and I haven’t even shot it yet. I just submitted a $1k Walther back to their 30 day buy back program because I couldn’t get it to run in any fashion approaching reliable. I have 6 other Walthers that all run fine. I paid $1300 for the Daniel Defense H9 which went back to them and was replaced by a brand new and improved H9 which sits unloved and unfired in my safe. My latest project is a $499 TISAS 2011 that I have running better than my Day 1 Prodigy, which most know has been completely trouble free. My HKs are all amazing guns, but IMO are all overpriced. My role model for what a handgun should shoot like is my Sig 226 X5. Bottom line is: I don’t think there is a one size fits all solution.

Except Glocks. Don’t buy Glocks. Sure they’re reliable, but style’s gotta come into this equation at some point. I mean, when you’re watching a movie, are you rooting for the guy in the grey suit with the Glock or the guy with the P226 Elite and the PPK/S backup? Yeah, I thought so.
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Did you hit your head again……or did someone spike your afternoon tea…😬😬
 
SimonRL said:
I could write a novella based on the previous 4 pages, but to paraphrase my brother from another mother - there are so many guns out there that are such great quality, low and high priced, that this conversation renders itself moot. I bought a $99 dollar Hi Point Compact purely for the entertainment value which has been immense and I haven’t even shot it yet. I just submitted a $1k Walther back to their 30 day buy back program because I couldn’t get it to run in any fashion approaching reliable. I have 6 other Walthers that all run fine. I paid $1300 for the Daniel Defense H9 which went back to them and was replaced by a brand new and improved H9 which sits unloved and unfired in my safe. My latest project is a $499 TISAS 2011 that I have running better than my Day 1 Prodigy, which most know has been completely trouble free. My HKs are all amazing guns, but IMO are all overpriced. My role model for what a handgun should shoot like is my Sig 226 X5. Bottom line is: I don’t think there is a one size fits all solution.

Except Glocks. Don’t buy Glocks. Sure they’re reliable, but style’s gotta come into this equation at some point. I mean, when you’re watching a movie, are you rooting for the guy in the grey suit with the Glock or the guy with the P226 Elite and the PPK/S backup? Yeah, I thought so.
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I'm rooting for the guy with the hard chrome P7M13…

That’s style.
 
SimonRL said:
Yes, we are forever shamed that it took the Yanks to invent the hot dog.
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And you folks appear to like them. (y)

www.csmonitor.com

Britain's trendiest food is... the hot dog?

Popularity in the hot dog is soaring these days, as customers develop a taste for a meal that is relatively cheaper than other menu options, plus gets the gourmet treatment from British restaurants.
www.csmonitor.com www.csmonitor.com
 
SimonRL said:
In all seriousness, everything on this list bar Haggis and Jellied Eels is really good. And there are people who would fight me over Haggis and Jellied Eels.
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F'in LOVE prawn crisps. I wish Lays would bring them, or better yet, cheese & onion crisps over here.

Black pudding I could take or leave. A little earthy for me, but you gotta have it with a full English.

Don’t mind haggis.

Not a fan of marmite.
 
The quartet below is quite pricey, the quality of each is impeccable. Reliability is beyond acceptable.
Staccato XC purchased last week 550 rounds no malfunction extremely accurate and fast to return to target.
Staccato XL purchased 10/26 of this year 5080 rounds no malfunction very accurate and fast.
SA TRP OPERATER full rail 45acp purchased a few years ago 3200 rounds no malfunction VERY accurate.
SA OPERATER 45acp purchased a few months before full rail bove. 700 rounds, too nice to keep shooting, special occasion gun. No slop, no disconnect hang, smooth as glass.
For these examples I would say YES the quality in my opinion, is deserving of the price.
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Old_Me said:
i do believe many "reasonably thinking and over all great people" think the same.

to me, it's the conceited, self centered, narcissist, belligerent, ignorant, show-offy people that think one is below them in class.

but to be honest, saying all that...........i'd not be caught dead with a Hi Point.........when a perfectly good Turkish gun is available.
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or a BUICK
 
SL66 said:
The quartet below is quite pricey, the quality of each is impeccable. Reliability is beyond acceptable.
Staccato XC purchased last week 550 rounds no malfunction extremely accurate and fast to return to target.
Staccato XL purchased 10/26 of this year 5080 rounds no malfunction very accurate and fast.
SA TRP OPERATER full rail 45acp purchased a few years ago 3200 rounds no malfunction VERY accurate.
SA OPERATER 45acp purchased a few months before full rail bove. 700 rounds, too nice to keep shooting, special occasion gun. No slop, no disconnect hang, smooth as glass.
For these examples I would say YES the quality in my opinion, is deserving of the price.View attachment 75140
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thats nothing short of amazing art
 
I will never bash a Glock as it was the brand that saved my life. I liked them until the day I had my hand operated on and now I cannot shoot them comfortably nor accurate. The G19 will always be my savior but now my HK's have proved to be more accurate and comfortable to shoot. I will say that Glocks will go bang no matter what and for that I am grateful.
 
Old_Me said:
i do believe many "reasonably thinking and over all great people" think the same.

to me, it's the conceited, self centered, narcissist, belligerent, ignorant, show-offy people that think one is below them in class.

but to be honest, saying all that...........i'd not be caught dead with a Hi Point.........when a perfectly good Turkish gun is available.
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Yes, this is the issue I run into at some of my firearm stores. I have been told by numerous individuals to "Buy American Made" the minute I ask about a SAR or Girsan, some of these guys roll their eyes at me like I am the worst customer ever.
 
gfan1984 said:
Good point, I feel though when you have a lower income and want a budget pistol because that's all you can afford we shouldn't look down on that. Talking to many people, most want to learn to shoot and get proper training, but many feel like the "Good guns" are out of reach because of price. It also doesn't help that a lot that many people have stated that if you don't get the higher end firearms you shouldn't get one at all.

Since when did the ability to defend yourself become a class tier?
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I tend to guide those with a budget toward PD trade ins. Good quality weapons at reasonable prices. Typically are the definition of “carried a lot, shot a little”.
 
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