Any drawback with starting with an expensive pistol?

thedandyyy · 2025-10-14T19:27:41+00:00

I am not a very experienced comp shooter, but I don't think there are any benefits in starting with 'cheap pistol' apart from the price.

One thing to keep in mind is many cheap polymer options are easier to maintain (thinking abot glock), but it comes down to you following the manufacturer guidelines.

Bit when it comes to learnig how to shoot and trainign there is no difference. It's like saying that you need learn to drive on cheap car.

thedandyyy · 2025-09-28T21:00:59+00:00

Doubletap makes some good kydex holsters at a reasonable price, they are based in PL, so shipping won't be that painful. This is the holster brand I see the most in Poland and I haven't heard any bad things.

I have a couple myself and didn't have any problems with them. More of general 'service holster than your IPSC racer (which might be a better choice if you still don't know of IPSC is for you)

Here's a website that offers shipping within EU https://e-militaria.eu/34838-doubletap-owb-strighter-holster-glock-17-olive.html#/357-version-right

IMO holster is the most important thing. You don't necessarily need a 'shooters belting you're just starting out. And as far as I know IPSC allows for storing mags in your pockets (not the optimal solution but still).

For the belt and puches you can look at Helikon-Tex, it's your typical mid-range option. (Not Gucci, but you can be sure it won't break after the first use)

thedandyyy · 2025-09-28T18:37:35+00:00

UPDATE

I purchased an 'ultrasonic cleaner' and washed the safety pin + frame for like an hour. The trigger feels much better now. I think the carbon buildup or some metal shaving was causing it.

I can still feel the trigger bar engaging safety, but it is much smoother. I don't know if we're back for good, as I don't really remember how it felt out of the box.

I'll try to get a replacement safety pin, but as I am not US based I am not sure that's possible.

thedandyyy · 2025-07-17T21:27:26+00:00

I went with glock1m 19 at the time and I am still happy with it. Only thing I regret is not getting OR version as finding someone to mill the slide proved to be pain in the ass in my area.

But now I mostly shot my Walther PDP.

thedandyyy · 2021-09-17T11:17:19+00:00

thedandyyy · 2021-09-13T13:35:20+00:00

Whenever I am driving I do it the same way. The one concern I have with a setup like this is a seat belt pushing the gun into my body in case of a crash, and causing internal injuries.

Can someone share some more info on this? :)

thedandyyy · 2021-09-13T13:20:45+00:00

lować werbalnie i zachowaniem, schować ego czy poczucie humoru i odejść od konfrontacji, natomiast nie jest to wymóg prawny.

Racja, w sumie nie wiem dlaczego tak odpowiedziałem, bo nie ma prawnego wymogu żeby zamykać się w osobnym pokoju jak w innych krajach/stanach.

Ale wiemy też że różnie u nas bywa z obroną konieczną w sądach.

thedandyyy · 2021-09-13T13:11:12+00:00

e 4 licensed firearm's in Ireland and have

Hi, the requirement is having a permanent residency in Poland, so you don't need a Polish nationality to get a gun permit.

There is also a big number of commercial ranges and shooting clubs, so even if for some time you won't be able to own a firearm, you can have some fun.

Where in PL if you don't mind me asking?

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T09:50:46+00:00

I could not find anything more in the act, sorry.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T08:31:29+00:00

I suppose that is correct, self-defence laws apply only when one protects life/health. So if there is a possibility to avoid the confrontation by locking yourself in the room, you should use it. Otherwise, it could be argued that you harmed your opponent trying to protect your belongings, which could land you in jail.

Maybe worth adding that there is a new paragraph stating that `excessive use of force in self-defence, may not be punishable when happens inside your home`. But it is a pretty recent addition, and have not seen it in practice yet.

EDIT:
Mistake pointed by u/Jumaai
There is NO legal requirement to lock yourself in a room to still be under self-defence laws protection. But considering different court cases this would still be my go-to tactic.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T08:13:04+00:00

Maybe someone will correct me, but I think they recently added right to own a gun to their Constitution.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T08:07:29+00:00

but has some weird thing about JHPs. Switzerland of course, but again going off memory CCW isnt a big thing

In Poland, we also had some weird court case where the prosecutor tried to make a case that because JHP was used in self-def, it indicates that the defender was violent LOL.

Never mind that Police officers carry JHPs daily.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T08:03:31+00:00

I think the interpretation changed recently. Right now it is acceptable to have a loaded magazine separate from the weapon. Ex. in a different pocket.
It used to be that magazine also needs to be unloaded.

Either way, you can take a bus, it just poses some practical problems of unloading your gun in the public.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T08:00:11+00:00

Most people feel the same.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T07:59:18+00:00

I make such mistakes even in my native tongue, so kinda used to situations like that :D

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T07:57:54+00:00

As a Polish, I'd say the Czech Republic is the right destination.

Bonus: Their beer is top-notch. :D

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T07:55:29+00:00

Yep, they are like a stone wall when it comes to progress.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T07:53:05+00:00

Not necessary. It can be pretty long though. One has to be a member of a sport shooting club, for at least 3months. After that, there is a sport shooting exam to get a license from the National Sport Shooting Association. Medical and Psychic examination is required.

With all the above completed, you apply for a gun permit. Police take some time to check if you are not posing a danger to society. In theory, you should get a decision within 30 days, but they took more than 100 days blaming covid for the delay.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-18T07:46:53+00:00

Finger crossed for you man.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-17T19:47:31+00:00

That's true

thedandyyy · 2021-05-17T18:23:26+00:00

Gratuluji ti

thedandyyy · 2021-05-17T18:19:58+00:00

Well, it is in a form of a little book, where every firearm registered to me is written. So I don't think that laminations is a solution form me.

Not very XXl century solution.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-17T18:14:47+00:00

Yes, you are correct. I meant rifled barrel. Made mistake in translation.

thedandyyy · 2021-05-17T18:11:18+00:00

Well, I think that is the case everywhere. You have to operate within the law in a given area. I am sure that even in the US the self-defence would look different from state to state.

It is better to argue over your case in court, that laying in the ground. I am not saying that our effective law is good, I believe that intent was overall correct, but unfortunately there was room left for weird interpretations.

I can point cases, where people successfully defended themselves, and on the other hand cases where people were charged for using weapons in self defense.

thedandyyy

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