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ysacres · 03-08-2003, 09:48 AM

mjhgecko
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(12/22/02 1:40:03 am)
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I am considering purchasing this gun. It seems like a good deal for a new .45 (around $300.00) I have read a few bad reviews on the net. Just wondering if anyone has owned
one. or knows anything about them. It comes with a “lifetime warranty” so I’m thinking what the hell. I love the grips on this gun. They are rubberized it just fells good in my
hands.

Edited by: mjhgecko at: 12/22/02 1:43:35 am

warpig883
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(12/22/02 1:49:47 am)
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Welcome to TFF

I don't know enough to comment about it but I am sure one of the guys here can help you.
In 49 states ignorance is a crime.In the other one it is bliss.

Xracer
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(12/22/02 9:59:54 am)
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Hi mjhgecko.....Welcome to TFF.

I haven't seen or handled a Firestorm, but...

I believe that Firestorm is a cheaper version of the Llama.....and Llama does not have a reputation for the greatest reliability.

I don't want to rain on your parade, but.....some companies have a lifetime warranty because they make a rugged quality product (like Zippo lighters).....others, because they make junk and that's the only way they can get anybody to buy 'em.

A lifetime warranty is only good as long as the company is still in business.

However......keep checking back. Hopefully somebody with real experience with this gun will stop by.

boomatic
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(12/22/02 10:55:10 am)
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Xracer has spoken well to this.

The firestorm is not a very quality weapon. I have fired them...know a couple of folks who have/had them.

In that price range, I would look at stuff like:

Daly

or

Molina

Or best of all...save a little and get a Springfield Mil Spec...grips are easily obtained anywhere!

"A .45 for every man woman, and child if I am elected President. Two for every good looking woman!!!"

Paid for by the Xracer and Boom-atic for Federal Office Campaign

Jbobin
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(12/23/02 11:23:37 am)
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I was in the same situation. If you have a good relationship with the local gun shop, you can let them know what you are looking for. My local guys have about 1000 total guns in his shop, with 80+ .45's. They have the new Firestorm, new LLama MiniMax and many used guns. I took my time, was patient and they called one day and had a great older Colt Gold Cup for about $425. There was also some used Springfields, Charles Daly's, and others. I have added a couple of items to the Gold Cup and all the parts have fit with little or no modification and the gun is really reliable.

The cheaper guns are new and have warranty's, but you always, always get what you pay for. Just my opinion.

teefaust · 02-01-2004, 02:05 AM

I had a MiniFirestorm, kept it for two weeks. I can't remember shooting one full magazine without at least one jam. I bought a Charles Daly today, went and shot it and I love it. It worked flawlessly for me, I would reccomend it to anybody.

Smokin Guns · 02-01-2004, 06:33 AM

Welcome to TFF teefaust! I've looked at a lot of Charles Daly's, glad to hear a good report on 'em!...

Hydra Shok · 02-01-2004, 12:11 PM

Only 3 FTF's with mine, and those were some HP reloads I bought at the gun show. Shoots FMJ's just fine. I made some wooden grips for mine too. Had to make my own since the grip screws are farther apart than any other 1911. Why did they do that? Anyway the grips turned out pretty darn good if I don't say so myself. Also been thinking about getting a few stainless pieces to "dress" it up some. Like a barrel bushing, slide release, thumb safety, hammer, grip safety, and trigger.

MarkBall · 02-11-2004, 09:57 PM

I just bought one at the local gunshow. It's got the stainless frame, blued slide, barrel & bushing.

I was looking for a .45 & having sent off for my C&R, was thinking about a C&R .45. Boy are those things expensive. I saw some 1940's 1911's upward of $1100.00, a couple of Argentina Sistema's for over $650.00.

This one was new & unfired. It's going to have to be gone over some, but as a starter, it will give me a "bottom of the barrel" position.

I also got 4 mags, 100 rounds & holster for under $375.00. Not to bad for a big gun. Haven't had time to test it yet - work & too much snow/cold. Should be able to get it to run later this month.

Mark

Hydra Shok · 02-13-2004, 07:18 PM

Hi Mark, glad to have someone "on my side" so to speak. I would really like to know how your Firestorm performs, so when you get the chance to go shooting post the results for us.

03-08-2003, 09:48 AM	#1
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	firestorm mjhgecko Member Posts: 1 (12/22/02 1:40:03 am) Reply firestorm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am considering purchasing this gun. It seems like a good deal for a new .45 (around $300.00) I have read a few bad reviews on the net. Just wondering if anyone has owned one. or knows anything about them. It comes with a “lifetime warranty” so I’m thinking what the hell. I love the grips on this gun. They are rubberized it just fells good in my hands. Edited by: mjhgecko at: 12/22/02 1:43:35 am warpig883 TFF Staff Posts: 5574 (12/22/02 1:49:47 am) Reply Re: firestorm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to TFF I don't know enough to comment about it but I am sure one of the guys here can help you. In 49 states ignorance is a crime.In the other one it is bliss. Xracer TFF Senior Staff Posts: 3282 (12/22/02 9:59:54 am) Reply Re: firestorm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi mjhgecko.....Welcome to TFF. I haven't seen or handled a Firestorm, but... I believe that Firestorm is a cheaper version of the Llama.....and Llama does not have a reputation for the greatest reliability. I don't want to rain on your parade, but.....some companies have a lifetime warranty because they make a rugged quality product (like Zippo lighters).....others, because they make junk and that's the only way they can get anybody to buy 'em. A lifetime warranty is only good as long as the company is still in business. However......keep checking back. Hopefully somebody with real experience with this gun will stop by. boomatic V.I.P. Member Posts: 336 (12/22/02 10:55:10 am) Reply Re: firestorm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Xracer has spoken well to this. The firestorm is not a very quality weapon. I have fired them...know a couple of folks who have/had them. In that price range, I would look at stuff like: Daly or Molina Or best of all...save a little and get a Springfield Mil Spec...grips are easily obtained anywhere! "A .45 for every man woman, and child if I am elected President. Two for every good looking woman!!!" Paid for by the Xracer and Boom-atic for Federal Office Campaign Jbobin Member Posts: 9 (12/23/02 11:23:37 am) Reply RE: Firestorm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was in the same situation. If you have a good relationship with the local gun shop, you can let them know what you are looking for. My local guys have about 1000 total guns in his shop, with 80+ .45's. They have the new Firestorm, new LLama MiniMax and many used guns. I took my time, was patient and they called one day and had a great older Colt Gold Cup for about $425. There was also some used Springfields, Charles Daly's, and others. I have added a couple of items to the Gold Cup and all the parts have fit with little or no modification and the gun is really reliable. The cheaper guns are new and have warranty's, but you always, always get what you pay for. Just my opinion. -->

02-01-2004, 06:33 AM	#3
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Welcome to TFF teefaust! I've looked at a lot of Charles Daly's, glad to hear a good report on 'em!... __________________

02-01-2004, 12:11 PM	#4
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	Only 3 FTF's with mine, and those were some HP reloads I bought at the gun show. Shoots FMJ's just fine. I made some wooden grips for mine too. Had to make my own since the grip screws are farther apart than any other 1911. Why did they do that? Anyway the grips turned out pretty darn good if I don't say so myself. Also been thinking about getting a few stainless pieces to "dress" it up some. Like a barrel bushing, slide release, thumb safety, hammer, grip safety, and trigger. __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

02-11-2004, 09:57 PM	#5
MarkBall Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 6	I just bought one at the local gunshow. It's got the stainless frame, blued slide, barrel & bushing. I was looking for a .45 & having sent off for my C&R, was thinking about a C&R .45. Boy are those things expensive. I saw some 1940's 1911's upward of $1100.00, a couple of Argentina Sistema's for over $650.00. This one was new & unfired. It's going to have to be gone over some, but as a starter, it will give me a "bottom of the barrel" position. I also got 4 mags, 100 rounds & holster for under $375.00. Not to bad for a big gun. Haven't had time to test it yet - work & too much snow/cold. Should be able to get it to run later this month. Mark __________________ "Lest we forget" Remember September 11, 2001

02-13-2004, 07:18 PM	#6
Hydra Shok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chasing my Seven Year Old Posts: 724	Hi Mark, glad to have someone "on my side" so to speak. I would really like to know how your Firestorm performs, so when you get the chance to go shooting post the results for us. __________________ If you can't impress them with intelligence, baffle them with BS American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Do unto others before they do unto you "Most importantly, when the time comes to pull the trigger, shoot to kill." ~ Robert H. Boatman Glock 17, 19, 26 Kel Tec 3AT

02-01-2004, 02:05 AM	#2
teefaust Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	I had a MiniFirestorm, kept it for two weeks. I can't remember shooting one full magazine without at least one jam. I bought a Charles Daly today, went and shot it and I love it. It worked flawlessly for me, I would reccomend it to anybody.