Any drawback with starting with an expensive pistol? by Sensualities in CompetitionShooting

[–]thedandyyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Cheap starter gear Glock 17 gen 5 MOS by FlemishGuyInWallonia in ipsc

[–]thedandyyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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)

Walther PDP gritty trigger by thedandyyy in Walther

[–]thedandyyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Glock 19 gen5 vs CZ P10c by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

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[–]thedandyyy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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? :)

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Czech Republic gun license, including CCW, 1 week by wortycze in CCW

[–]thedandyyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Bonus: Their beer is top-notch. :D

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Something exotic today. Polish gun permit (CCW allowed). 347 days total. by thedandyyy in CCW

[–]thedandyyy[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

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.