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Hi

Post by surgeon » Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:16 pm

Hi friends,
Am a surgeon by profession n passionate abt guns.
I have recently joined this forum and gradually reading almost all the posts. Its really a very useful & informative.
It was my dream since childhood to own a fire-arm and fortunately after trying hard for abt 6 months I have obtained a small
arm license. Soon I'll buy a suitable (& affordable) weapon. But there is a problem..pistol or revolver..?? Which is better? I am discussing this with my gun expert friends, however, particularly this forum has given me much info that I didn't know before.
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Re: Hi

Post by hamiclar01 » Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:04 pm

welcome to the forum mate. i'm an anaesthetist myself. hope you enjoy your stay here, and do post often.

the pistol/revolver arguement rages on now and again at IFG, as your browsing of old posts must have thrown up (barring the crackle-crackle vjha ones :lol: ). i guess it does depend on your budget as well.
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Re: Hi

Post by kanwar76 » Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:29 pm

Welcome Surgeon,

We have many docs here. Hope you enjoy your stay.

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Re: Hi

Post by Seadragon » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:38 am

Hi Friends,

Greetings from Delhi ! I'm a mariner and has always felt attracted to guns. Finally I'm in possession of a license enabling to buy my own stuff. But again...I'm now at crossroads thinking Pistol or Revolver...???

I seek the advise of all the gentlemen n ladies on this one. Looking forward to your expert advise. Thanking you in anticipation.

Cheers....Seadragon
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Re: Hi

Post by SRI 420 » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:13 pm

Hi Surgeon & Seadragon.
Welcome to the forum. Yes this forum has a lot of informative / descriptive topics about arms and has a lot to learn. Hope you will enjoy your association with this site.
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Re: Hi

Post by cottage cheese » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:05 pm

hamiclar01 wrote:welcome to the forum mate. i'm an anaesthetist myself. hope you enjoy your stay here, and do post often.

the pistol/revolver arguement rages on now and again at IFG, as your browsing of old posts must have thrown up (barring the crackle-crackle vjha ones :lol: ). i guess it does depend on your budget as well.
Ah! vjha.... IFG should have a vjha commemoration day... just so we never forget the wonderful soul. :)
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Re: Hi

Post by hamiclar01 » Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:23 pm

cottage cheese wrote: Ah! vjha.... IFG should have a vjha commemoration day... just so we never forget the wonderful soul. :)
furthermore i propose, that anybody pondering on whether a pistol is better than a revolver, be termed as "doing a vjha"
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Re: Hi

Post by sudesh » Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:42 pm

Welcome aboard Surgeon!!!!!!!!!!!!


:cheers:

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Re: Hi

Post by dev » Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:39 pm

hamiclar01 wrote: furthermore i propose, that anybody pondering on whether a pistol is better than a revolver, be termed as "doing a vjha"
ROTFL

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Re: Hi

Post by Prabhath » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:39 pm

Welcome aboard guys. There is a lot of info to help you decide. Just go through the earlier posts and hopefully you will then be able to decide. All the very best.
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Re: Hi

Post by sawbones » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:48 pm

Hello surgeon

Welcome to a brother in knives
Stick around Im also a surgeon and have been shootin since 1962 and cutting since 82 so as you can see I know more about shooting than surgery

anyway need any help just buzzz

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Re: Hi

Post by Seadragon » Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:31 pm

Dear Brothers-In-Arms

Greetings ! Thanks a lot for your kind words.

I've been thru a lot of info in here on the forum with re : Pistol vs Revolver debate. Understood that an IOF .32 Revolver is good to begin with but again if one's willing to be tied to it for next 5 years (which definately isn't my idea). I'd certainly like to upgrade it to a better version of available Imported Pistols (depending I can find one).
For the moment, I'm looking forward to spend abt 1.5 for my first piece of art.
Can any1 please advise if there exist any better choices in the market in this price range. Frankly, I feel more inclined towards owning a Pistol than a Revolver. My knowledge about weapons is quite limited.

I'd really really appreciate if the GURUS can please Help n Guide me thru this by showing some enlightment. Thanks.

Cheers...Seadragon
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Re: Hi

Post by Sakobav » Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:47 am

Seadragon

Welcome aboard and if you conduct some search there are multiple threads discussing the issues you are seeking guidance on. Imported stuff keep in mind the cost, their age and in the respect IOF guns provide a great value - bang for the rupiya.

Also do read the experience of a member who purchased Swedish pistol which turned out to be desi made illegal piece.

Best of luck
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