why are FireStorm guns are so cheap?

November 17, 2003 12:39

Hi, I really like the Colt 1911, but its way more than I can afford. Im looking to buy my first gun (home protection), I came acros Firestorm 45 Commander two-tone and it looks good. I want to buy it but the price tag of just under $300 stoped me.

Why are these guns so cheap? do they sacraface quality to make them cheaper? or itsjust what the guns shoul cost and the other just charge more fo the name.

I also can but a Bul M-5 for $250 its used but good condition is it worth it?

Thanks,
Dennis

Dennis

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duckhunter

November 17, 2003 13:10
STILL APPLIES. "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR"" DO YOU WANT TO DEPEND ON A "BARGIN" FOR YOUR HOME PROTECTION??

I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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trstone

November 17, 2003 13:25
Want something durable, reliable, accurate out of the box, but won't fracture your wallet too badly?

Look at the Ruger P-Series autopistols. Not terribly attractive, but functional and reliable for not a huge amount of money.

Just a thought....
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pagunparts

November 17, 2003 13:29
Get the BUL M-5 over the Firestorm pistol.

"Kimber" uses the same polymer frame, but w/ their slide.
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punchie

November 17, 2003 13:30
Go with the used Bul. The Isreali's make a very good gun and much more consistant quality.

AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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Rocklobster

November 17, 2003 13:56
Firestorm=Llama=junk
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interstatepawnllc

November 17, 2003 14:12
Firestorm, Llama, Bersa, Star, Astra. ALL FINE RELIABLE PISTOLS. They only have ONE problem. They get no respect from ignorant, anti USA anything individuals. Which is OK, that is if you like spending more money for a pistol than you need to. Pays my bills[:D]

JC

Ted Kennedy's breath has killed more people than my car.
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ATF

November 17, 2003 14:23
Intrestatepawnllc,I agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[:)] [:p] [8D] [^]

ATF.Eagle Guns
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SirVette

November 17, 2003 14:35
Cost of labor.

interstatepawnllc is right.

DA is recommended for a defensive gun.
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Rocklobster

November 17, 2003 14:57
I repeat. FIRESTORM = LLAMA = JUNK
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Henry0Reilly

November 17, 2003 23:34
I had a Llama that malfunctioned fairly regularly. After getting several opinions on the problem, I decided it wasn't worth paying to have it fixed. I sold it and got a Firestorm that always shoots fine. For 99.9% reliability go with a revolver.

"Happiness is a warm gun." The Beatles

Remember Ruby Ridge.
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punchie

November 18, 2003 01:09
Come on now ISP you never heard me bad mouth Astra, Star or Bersa. You have heard me bad mouth those companies that have less than a stellar reputation for quality control in both manufacturing and the quality of the components used.

AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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bambihunter

November 18, 2003 01:17
You might add Kel-tec and E.A.A. to the list for around that price range. Good guns for the money.
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geeguy

November 18, 2003 03:57
Home protection= 12 ga. shotgun = buckshot = intruder knockdown

Love pistols, but try firing at night when your scared, that's why many police battles fire numerous rounds at close range and never hit anything. You may only get one chance at close range. Try a Mossberg 500 18".

This is not a popular answer with many, but very effective.

Also, if you buy a gun for protection, what's your life worth?
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