wingnut Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 If you only had $3000.00 to spend what open gun would you buy out of the box. And why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I did ... I bought an STI TruBor, in 9mm Major, from Brazos - that's still what I'd do. But, the CZ's make very nice OPEN guns also ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: I did ... I bought an STI TruBor, in 9mm Major, from Brazos - that's still what I'd do. But, the CZ's make very nice OPEN guns also ... Was your trubor worked over by brazos or just stock? My brother wants to buy one for his son. Are they only around 3k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sarge, I bought it about 9 years ago, for about $2,600, I believe, and that was worked over by Brazos (they did a great job, BTW). I bought my first TruBor from another Texas dealer that "worked over" my TruBor but I had a lot of trouble getting that one to run. That's Dawson Precision. I've had some custom work done on the Brazos TruBor - lightened the slide, 10 lb springs, trigger job (down to 3#) and an essential slide racker. Work done by Dave Pruitt & EGW. Love it - shoots great groups (for ME) (3" at 50 yards, with 7 of the ten shots in 2"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I have a very old Trubor, back before they were called just "TruBor"...A TruBor Competitor in 38 super...I've had ZERO problems with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Keep saving.... http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/CK-Arms-Hardcore-Open-Gun-Slide-Ride-9mm-Blk-SS-Controls-P3950.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 A new custom 2011 open gun seems to be more in the $5-$6k range. I would love to spend $3k but don't know if anything that low. If you find something let me know maybe I'll try one as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Look what I just found. Here you go! Check out what I found on GunBroker.com!http://www.gunbroker.com/item/603230399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 There's a guy here locally that will build one ready to shoot for $2800. Other than that I guess a guy would have to look around for a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 STI DVC 9mm open...reasonably priced .. brass is very available.. nice looking shooter... great warranty... shoots probably as good as most shooters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user293 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I suggest the idea of keeping an eye on the classifieds and checking out used guns. There are some nice guns that come along. I dont know where you live but it's winter here in MN and shooting season is done. So maybe be patient ( I know it's tough) and see what comes up. I thought about putting money down on a custom build and saving up money all winter while it got built but found a used SV and jumped on it. Just my thoughts. There definitely some value to be had in used open guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Make a WTB post. I did because the classifieds were empty.. inbox filled up QUICK with guns for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman57 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 3 hours ago, glockman75 said: Look what I just found. Here you go! Check out what I found on GunBroker.com!http://www.gunbroker.com/item/603230399 A buddy of mine bought one from this dealer 5 weeks ago.... same deal (shot 5 times?) in 38 super @ 2800.00 Looked to be unfired to me. If STI is what you want doubt you will find better deal. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 15 hours ago, ShortBus said: Make a WTB post. I did because the classifieds were empty.. inbox filled up QUICK with guns for sale. Interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricG Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have one for sale on the classified here that fits all the criteria it is Millennium custom 9 Major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Derek makes good stuff, great fit and function. I have one of his Limited guns and am quite satusfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1998 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I would take the time to do homework on what pistol you want. You may be better waiting a little longer to save to buy what you really want. At that spend level it is better not to settle. I prefer CK Arms above the STI Trubor. A lot of choices just in sights and mounts etc. Try to buy once, it will be a great savings in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, Hunter1998 said: I would take the time to do homework on what pistol you want. You may be better waiting a little longer to save to buy what you really want. At that spend level it is better not to settle. I prefer CK Arms above the STI Trubor. A lot of choices just in sights and mounts etc. Try to buy once, it will be a great savings in the long run. I'm going to politely disagree with this. I'd recommend going out and buying a solid running used open gun and then shoot it for a year. You'll never know what you want in an open gun without shooting one for awhile. Then that gun can either become your backup or you can sell it to help fun the new gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1998 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 In his original post he asked what gun out the box. If he wants new , still recommend taking his time and buy what he wants and not to limit himself to a dollar amount. I do agree, that used guns are a great place to start. visit local matches and try to shoot different models and talk to people and get opinions before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Well my first option was a czechmate because I shoot a spo1 in production but there is so many options. If used I would want a package deal. if new I have the cash back for the options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Nick Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Fur, Feathers and Fins had a new 9mm Trubor with thumb rest, Cmore red dot scope and mount for $2600. I don't know if that's a good deal or not but they had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 54 minutes ago, Big Nick said: Fur, Feathers and Fins had a new 9mm Trubor with thumb rest, Cmore red dot scope and mount for $2600. I don't know if that's a good deal or not but they had it. That's about what Brazos sells a new one for, so if that's a used one it's not much of a deal. (unless it has had some work done on it, like a racker, or more than the one mag that a new one comes with.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I have several CK Arms and Freedom Gunworks Open, Limited, and Single Stack handguns. Everyone of them have ran flawlessly and Bobby has been very helpful with any questions I have had about any of my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Give Don Fraley a call at Advanced Weapons Technolgy, AWTLLC. Don is back full time and would treat you right on a new open gun. He built me a 9 maj. and it is more accurate and flat shooting. He stands behind his work and he is a true perfectionist. You will not be disappointed, and it is a new gun, not a used gun that you may be taking a chance on. Well worth the phone call. Tell him Tommy Roupe told you to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Call Atlas. They area a forum dealer and have a package starting where you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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