another asipring newbie...

ithacaartist · 03-15-2011, 11:46 AM

I've decided to get my NYS permit, get set up with an FFL guy here, and buy a pistol. Always loved the look of the Luger, so that's what I seek for a shooter with a touch of collectibility--something that would be able to see some use, but not take a big dive in value because of it. I've narrowed down to the desire for an early one because I like the grip safety. 9mm a must, exterior could be beat/pitted,whatever, as long as the innards and bore are in good or better condition. Really prefer 4" bbl. but all else negotiable.
Casting about for rigs for sale, I find great range of asking prices, so here is the point at which I am lost, unsure of how much I should spend for what I want. Sure, a 9mm DWM 1906 AE all matched with holster (I like the Swiss style holster w/pocket for mag.), xtra mag,takedown tool, etc. but since I would spend $1-1.5k, I'll be realistic instead!
Little help?

03-15-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	another asipring newbie... I've decided to get my NYS permit, get set up with an FFL guy here, and buy a pistol. Always loved the look of the Luger, so that's what I seek for a shooter with a touch of collectibility--something that would be able to see some use, but not take a big dive in value because of it. I've narrowed down to the desire for an early one because I like the grip safety. 9mm a must, exterior could be beat/pitted,whatever, as long as the innards and bore are in good or better condition. Really prefer 4" bbl. but all else negotiable. Casting about for rigs for sale, I find great range of asking prices, so here is the point at which I am lost, unsure of how much I should spend for what I want. Sure, a 9mm DWM 1906 AE all matched with holster (I like the Swiss style holster w/pocket for mag.), xtra mag,takedown tool, etc. but since I would spend $1-1.5k, I'll be realistic instead! Little help?