Question Regarding Purchasing Handgun With Respect to Upcoming Election

[Legionnaire]

One gun I would take a long look at considering your post is the Glock 48. It is built around a 10 round magazine. It handles like a full sized gun but conceals more like a compact.

This is a good suggestion. And there are (or at least there were before the current run) 15-round aftermarket magazines for the G48.

You didn't put your location in your profile. If you'll at least include your state, someone close might be willing to meet you and show you some options. I will happily do so if you're anywhere near central TX.

Welcome to THR!

 

[spraay]

I would prefer to get what I want, but I would really like to see if anyone knows what will happen to people with 15+1 handguns if Biden gets elected.

No one can tell you the future. But we can look at the past. I don't think there's a precedent for confiscating or outlawing possession of magazines you already bought legally.

 

[RovinOn]

The decision I make when I purchase something such as this is mine alone and no one else’s .
I don’t get excited about what they may or may not do!

 

[jdc1244]

…but I would really like to see if anyone knows what will happen to people with 15+1 handguns if Biden gets elected.

Nothing.

Congress enacts firearm regulatory measures, not the president.

“But Biden controls the ATF or could issue an EO…”

That’s not how it works.

And if Biden were to try something like that, it would be challenged in court, subject to an injunction, and ultimately invalidated by the Supreme Court.

Again, the issue is Congress – if Republicans retain control of the Senate, nothing will happen, even if Biden is president.

If Democrats take control of the Senate, nothing will happen as they will have a razor-thin majority; there is neither the will nor the votes to enact a magazine restriction measure.

Last, if such a measure were enacted, it would be challenged in court, subject to an injunction, and ultimately invalidated by the Supreme Court.

So buy the gun you want and enjoy worry-free.

 

[Bennj]

A year or so ago here in NJ, our fervently anti-2A governor restricted handgun magazines from 15 to 10 rounds. Those possessing more than 10 round mags could have them capped, sell them, destroy them, or turn them in to the PD. No grandfathering allowed.

 

[toivo]

A year or so ago here in NJ, our fervently anti-2A governor restricted handgun magazines from 15 to 10 rounds. Those possessing more than 10 round mags could have them capped, sell them, destroy them, or turn them in to the PD. No grandfathering allowed.

Was he able to bypass the legislature on that?

 

[Bennj]

He didn't have to, most are of the same ilk and supported him.

 

[toivo]

He didn't have to, most are of the same ilk and supported him.

Similar to what Cuomo did in NY, except he needed a few Republicans to play along. And he found a few who would.

 

[DustyGmt]

Get a glock 26, 43, 43X, 48 or ruger SR9C. They are all easily concealable. The 43 will take a 6 rd factory magazine but aftermarket mags going up to 12rds are available, the 48 has a standard OEM magazine of 10rds but also accepts a higher cap aftermarket mag. The Glock 4x series guns are single stack so they are considerably easier to conceal but the downside is they do not accept the higher cap double stack OEM magazines such as the 26

The 26 and SR9c are also great options because while a lil girthier, they are still way concealable, have factory flush magazines of 10 rds but also accept OEM Magazines with capacities ranging from 12, 15, 17 and 33rds should you wish. I carried the 26 concealed very comfortably and the 19 too for that matter...

I lean toward the Glocks but having shot the SR9 and SR9c, I can say from experience that they are fantastic guns and the SR9c was one of the most accurate sub compacts I've ever shot. The gun feels and shoots great and is reliable as well...I always preferred ruger revolvers to their autos but the SR9's are just great.

 

[c1ogden]

Welcome to our world! Don't listen to that advice. Try different guns and buy the one that fits you best and that you can shoot the best. As a police firearms instructor my people had to adapt to the gun they were issued. This is NOT the proper way to do things. Get a gun that is comfortable for you to carry and shoot and that you can shoot well. Magazine capacity is not that important if you carry a spare or two. Changing mags becomes easy with a little practice. Another thing to worry about is your location. In my area of NJ I am only a few minutes from NY and daily business can take me over that line into the land of 10 round magazines. You don't say where you are but if you are in an area close to states that restrict standard capacity magazines (I think we will see this in more states in the next few years) you'll want a gun that uses 10 round or smaller magazines or a gun for which such magazines are available (standard mags for a Glock 19 are 15 rounds but 10 round mags are available for those stuck behind enemy lines). Buy something that you can EASILY carry and conceal. A gun that is a bother to hide will get left home.

 

[Hangingrock]

Take a deep breath and exhale. Its not the end of the world as we know it. We've had these kiss your backside goodbye events numerous times before. The sky is not falling, repeat the sky is not falling. I'm in my seventh decade of life and there has been political turmoil for most of my adult life. In my life time the Kennedy assentation was the genesis of what we see today in regards to 2nd Amendment political turmoil thus restrictions. Stand for what you believe in!

 

[TomJ]

OP,

I remember my college days, when I'd agonize over buying a hot dog for $3 once a week. I understand money being tight. I'm not sure where in Michigan you are and whether it would be worth the drive, but I thought I'd throw this offer out there. I'm in Illinois and belong to a gun club in Waterman, IL. I own many of the guns mentioned in this thread plus some not mentioned but worth considering, including a Glock 26, 48, 43X and 19, a Shield with both the 3.1 inch and 4 inch barrels, a M&P 2.0 subcompact, a CZ PCR and a HK VP9SK. All are 9mm's. We can bring guests to our club, so if you'd like to meet us there on a Saturday you're welcome to try any of the guns you're interested in. We can bring 3 guests, so you're welcome to bring a friend or family member or two. I reload and am well stocked, so I can provide the ammo.

Tom

 

[bannockburn]

Subject

Even guns like the SIG P229, CZ P01, and the Ruger SR9c are readily concealable with the right holster and belt set-up. For now I would suggest getting a gun that feels "right" to you and you can afford it along with spare mags, ammo, and a quality holster and belt.

 

[Monac]

Hello, I just became a member of this forum today, and am not entirely familiar with forums in general. I apologize if my question has already been answered. I understand this is not the introduction thread so I will try to get straight to the point.

I just got my CPL. I am a college student and I do not have a lot of money. I would like to buy a handgun. I was encouraged by instructors and family and friends to get a model that supports around 15 capacity magazine. However, Biden's VP has a strict view on guns and I am not sure what will legally happen if Biden wins the election. I cannot afford to buy a gun just to have it taken away. I could technically buy a gun with less round capacity, but 500- 600 dollars is a lot of money to me. I would prefer to get what I want, but I would really like to see if anyone knows what will happen to people with 15+1 handguns if Biden gets elected.

I don't think doing, or even trying to do, anything about handgun ownership is going to be anywhere on the Democrat's radar for the next decade or so. There are far too many more important social issues they want to address. I would ignore any screaming or whining from the NRA and right-wing media in that regard. They have been crying wolf in that regard since 1980, with nothing to show for it. Did Clinton do anything? Did Obama? Nope. And Trump has left Biden a huge mess in regards to the budget, to the economy, to the pandemic, to international relations, to the environment, etc, etc, etc. Handgun control is a boogeyman the right uses to stir up voters and get donations.

It goes without saying that all the above is my opinion, but I will say it anyway for the argumentative.

 

[Craig_AR]

Did Clinton do anything? ... Nope.

Uh, Assault Weapons Ban?

 

[Monac]

Uh, Assault Weapons Ban?

I said handguns, Craig_VA. That is what the OP asked about.

 

[toivo]

Uh, Assault Weapons Ban?

I said handguns, Craig_VA. That is what the OP asked about.

The Assault Weapons Ban limited handgun magazines to 10 rounds.

 

[Monac]

The Assault Weapons Ban limited handgun magazines to 10 rounds.

It limited NEW pistol magazines to 10 rounds. It had no effect on pistol magazines that already existed, either owned by users or for sale. That means, for the purpose of the OP's question, it is meaningless.

 

[toivo]

It limited NEW pistol magazines to 10 rounds. It had no effect on pistol magazines that already existed, either owned by users or for sale. That means, for the purpose of the OP's question, it is meaningless.

It's only meaningless if you assume that any new anti-gun legislation will be exactly like the old legislation. I think that is highly unlikely. A case in point is New York's "SAFE" Act of 2013, which, among other things, ended the grandfathering of 10+ magazines, making everybody's expensive "pre-ban" magazines worthless overnight. I think there's every reason to believe that the anti-gun forces have learned from their mistakes and will try like hell to make AWB 2 considerably more restrictive than AWB 1.

That said, I don't think there's any reason to let these murky future possibilities affect one's gun purchase choices. I say get what you can while you can, and deal with the restrictions when and if they come to pass.

 

[MistWolf]

Buy a pistol now that holds 15 rounds or more, along with several extra magazines and fight like the third monkey trying to board the ark to defend our rights regardless of who gets elected.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

A year or so ago here in NJ, our fervently anti-2A governor restricted handgun magazines from 15 to 10 rounds. Those possessing more than 10 round mags could have them capped, sell them, destroy them, or turn them in to the PD. No grandfathering allowed.

I would have been turned into acriminal overnight, I flat out would never comply with that.

 

[mmb617]

I'm in Illinois and belong to a gun club in Waterman, IL. I own many of the guns mentioned in this thread plus some not mentioned but worth considering, including a Glock 26, 48, 43X and 19, a Shield with both the 3.1 inch and 4 inch barrels, a M&P 2.0 subcompact, a CZ PCR and a HK VP9SK. All are 9mm's. We can bring guests to our club, so if you'd like to meet us there on a Saturday you're welcome to try any of the guns you're interested in. We can bring 3 guests, so you're welcome to bring a friend or family member or two. I reload and am well stocked, so I can provide the ammo.

Tom

I felt I had to comment on this incredibly generous offer made to someone you don't even know.

When I get a little depressed about how callous we can be to one another something like this helps restore my faith in humanity.

I really do think the good people far outnumber the bad, it's just that the bad get all the press.

 

[TomJ]

I felt I had to comment on this incredibly generous offer made to someone you don't even know.

When I get a little depressed about how callous we can be to one another something like this helps restore my faith in humanity.

I really do think the good people far outnumber the bad, it's just that the bad get all the press.

Thanks. People have done much more than that for me. I'm happy in turn to offer help to someone else.