# The OFFICIAL Gun Thread.

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**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\
**Created:** [March 1, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496 "2009-03-01T21:19:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496/1326 "2012-01-18T17:23:32Z")

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> [@chino's disasterous sti paint! 56k diaf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chinos-disasterous-sti-paint-56k-diaf/47855/80):
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> Question for the pistol guys in here. I think I’m dead set on what I will be purchasing as I acquire my pistol permit, but would like some of your guys advice.
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> I am looking at a Glock 23 .40, was standard issue when my father was a cop, shot one once and loved it, thought it felt nice, and he thinks it would be the gun to get.
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> I have little experience with different hand guns and wondering if anyone thinks another gun might be a wise choice, and would possibly be willing to go to the range with me and allow me check out your choice.
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> The 23 is standard issue for a lot of enforcement agencies and from what I know the glock has always proven to be a solid gun, seems like a wise choice.

I have a Gen 4 Glock 17. I like it! I always recommend Glock. Can’t go wrong with them IMO.

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