# The OFFICIAL Gun Thread.

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**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:** [June 20, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496/1931 "2012-06-20T14:18:23Z")

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> [@BMW 135 with software and bolt-ons vs. '04 Gallardo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-135-with-software-and-bolt-ons-vs-04-gallardo/49934/13):
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> like cossey said american shooter supply has best glock deal locally. $525 plus tax. they have two sisters stores that also have the same price… oakwood trading post on oakwood ave in troy, and guns inc in schodack i believe is were their new location is now.
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> can i ask why a 17 if its for carry? a 19 is a tad bit smaller and IMO a better sized frame, specially if carrying.
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> also if you start with 9mm you cant convert them by buying barrels down the road.
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> just something to think about but if you buy a .40 s&w first you can get 9mm and/or .357 sig barrels to convert the same gun to shoot all three if you wish. but it does not work the other way.

Thanks for all the help! A buddy of mine in Washington had the 17 and i carried it from time to time and i have zero issues with it. I guess it just left a pretty solid impression.

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