GUN GUNS GUNS, for adult collectors (56K, no way)

[GarciaM25]

As my avatar suggests (for those who don't know), I am a gun collector, specifically Beretta firearms. The avatar is part of a large "icon" tattoo I have on my right arm, so you could say I'm pretty serious about them! I started my collection at age 21 a whole 7 years ago, and have a decent sized collection so far, considering these aren't cheap or easy to come by, by any means..... hell, getting 5 Nissan Skylines imported from Japan and Europe was easier than finding, collecting, and customizing these things!

Without further ado.......


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/ammo-stack/ammo-96.JPG

My most prized possession - the Beretta 96FS .40cal, stainless steel, carbon fiber grips, and WAY too much custom work done to it.....


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/Italian92FS/DSC01721.JPG

My most recent purchase, an Italian Beretta 92FS 9mm, stainless steel, "ghost" grey wrap around grips..... as sexy as anything Italian ever gets!


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/90-Two/Wallpaper/90twoBLUE-800x600.jpg

New for 2006, the Beretta 90-Two .40cal, this is serial number 158 in production. Will update this pic when I get it back from being custom DuraCoated Urban Digital Camo---the ENTIRE GUN including the Streamlight Light and Laser!!!


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/Px4SC/DSC01278.JPG

The gun I carry everyday, when I'm not wearing thin shorts or the heat is too much - the Beretta Px4 SubCompact 9mm, holding 13+1 rounds at all times! This is serial number 825 in production. I used to own the fullsize version of this, but sold it to a friend after I found out they were coming out with this little guy!

http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/USM9/DSC01284.JPG

The U.S. Military weapon of choice for almost 30 years - the Beretta M9. God Bless America! This now has black Beretta logo laser grips - the button on the rubber grips found on both sides activates the laser sight built-in on them.


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/other/p11/tagged1.JPG

My "cheap-o" gun, what I carry in my pocket when I'm not carrying my Px4 SubCompact, a Kel-Tec P-11 9mm


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/other/su-16c/folded.jpg

My first assault rifle, which is currently for sale. This Kel-Tec SU-16C fires .223 and .556 NATO, has a bi-pod stock:


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/other/su-16c/bipod-side.jpg

and is SO much fun to shoot! I just need to upgrade to this bad boy soon..........


http://www.mikegarcia25.com/imagedir/beretta/other/FNH-FS2000.jpg

(NOT MINE........ yet!) The FNH FS2000 Standard...... drooooooool! a steal at "only" $2500!


so let's see it - what do YOU shoot? ;)

[flashtestmanalive]

I'm not really into guns and have no idea what any of the gun specs mean but cool collection!

[Kire von Banhammer]

Im not a fan of the beretta series... more of a taurus/ revolver guy myself. Have you ever shot "the judge"? now that is a fun gun!

[Sycoo]

i have a basic remmingtun 12 gauge and a black powder rifle that ive never seen lol. all i know is that my g-pa left it to me and then it was hidden. but i like shotguns and rifles more. pistols just arent fulfilling enough.

[Ninja Mugg]

wow thats pretty sweet. I dont own any guns...but I like to shoot them when I go to my inlaws farm!

[joeybones]

Not a huge fan of guns at all, although they look cool.
I dont get it.

[chckboy5]

do you use all your guns at the range? or just display? what are the price ranges on those barettas? and how do you obtain a license?

[flashtestmanalive]

I can see what you guys mean about shotguns and rifles but I'm sure holding one of those bad boys in each hand is pretty fulfilling!

[GarciaM25]

I don't own a gun that doesn't get shot, and while I do display them nicely locked inside my safe, they all get used - I don't understand the purpose of having a gun in a box that will never get used!

I use them at indoor and outdoor ranges, mostly indoor unfortunately because the outdoor range is too far away to go once a week.... I love shooting outdoors though because if it's a nice day and there aren't any other shooters on the range, I can leave my shooting glasses on but take my ear protection off and shoot how God intended! haha

While there may be some who don't understand pistols, I was born and raised right outside DC and never grew up around any sort of guns, let alone any firearm long enough to hunt with. So the attraction to pistols, especially NEWER pistols with all the latest upgrades and beautiful colors, was there from the beginning..... you know what they say about someone telling you "no." :D

[makxsh1mum]

My dad was huge into guns and had/has a huge collection (haven't seen the guy in forever). Definitely had a vintage luger that his friend gave him somehow, ppk, desert eagle, something called a python i think, glock, and forget what else. Oh, he had a disassembled AR-15 as well. as you can see, he's mainly into the big name guns.

Forgot to say - nice collection! I've always been into guns (have gone to the range only 3 times in my life though). Dad took me once when i was 12, and shot a .22 obviously. But, i've been a war history lover forever, including all modern military engagements, and so guns have just been so "cool" to me. I've considered owning one, but they just cost so much. It'd be really hard to ever get into collecting something like that. so for now, i'll admire from afar. Oh, and given that i used to be a total Counterstrike whore, a love of guns came with the territory. There wasn't a single movie that a CS guy would go to where if they saw a gun, they wouldn't attempt to identify it. That was me (albeit i wasn't the douchy type to start yelling it out in the actual theater).

[Sycoo]

i live in the country so i just go to some1 in my familys field and throw clay.

[fanboy]

great looking berettas! i have a friend who also collects berettas. i have a small "collection" of vintage rifles i inherited from my grandfather and an sks. i had an HK USP 9mm, but had to sell it for much needed money. once i can afford one again i'm getting another USP but .40 this time, i miss that thing so much. lots of fun to shoot!

[E-Genesis]

lets see I have a glock 19c (first pistol), cz75p-06, H&K 45 usp compact and full size usp tactical(my absolute favorite gun and fav caliber), walther p22, walther PPS .40, ruger .22 target pistol, ruger LCP (awesome pocket gun), smith and wesson airlite PD, bond arms "ranger" (fun gun!), benelli M4 tactical semi auto shotgun, bushmaster M4 with multiple accessories, FN PS2000 (without the built in sight just pic rail-added holosight), and auto-ordinance tommy gun (semi auto). you will love the ps2000. a little strange shooting at first with the delay in relase of the brass casings. for the days you cant carry a larger handgun, I rec the ruger LCP, very light, very accurate and in .38 cal decent caliber. I didnt know the PX4 came in a subcompact version, gonna have to check it out. will have to get some pics together of my guns. nice collection you have btw.

[GarciaM25]

lets see I have a glock 19c (first pistol), cz75p-06, H&K 45 usp compact and full size usp tactical(my absolute favorite gun and fav caliber), walther p22, walther PPS .40, ruger .22 target pistol, ruger LCP (awesome pocket gun), smith and wesson airlite PD, bond arms "ranger" (fun gun!), benelli M4 tactical semi auto shotgun, bushmaster M4 with multiple accessories, FN PS2000 (without the built in sight just pic rail-added holosight), and auto-ordinance tommy gun (semi auto). you will love the ps2000. a little strange shooting at first with the delay in relase of the brass casings. for the days you cant carry a larger handgun, I rec the ruger LCP, very light, very accurate and in .38 cal decent caliber. I didnt know the PX4 came in a subcompact version, gonna have to check it out. will have to get some pics together of my guns. nice collection you have btw.

...and an awesome collection YOU have too - damn right you better post pics!

Did you mean FS2000 or PS90? The FS2000 with the 1.6x optical is exactly what I want, not the "tactical" with the same rail but doesn't include the optics or cover is a waste of money and EVERYONE has one! The Standard FS2000 is near impossible to find right now, ugh..... But yeah, check out the Px4 SC, it is SO small and holds 13+1 - about the size of the LCP but with a bit more weight to it. I would own an LCP if it wasn't for it being a different caliber than one I already stock, don't need to get caught up in having FOUR different calibers of ammo taking up room in my safe right now!

[CNorris]

Don't like Berattas.

[E-Genesis]

meant the FS2000. have been looking to get the PS90 lately so must have that on the brain. I have the tactical picatinny rail and added a eotech holosight. I have looked through the optics/(shot theFS200) that comes standard issue and they are pretty poor when compared to a leupold 3x red dot (on my M4), or non magnified holosight. IMO you are better off with the picatinny rail where you can add what you want. I will post pics laters. will do a quick phone pics, as I cant find my camera currently...

[E-Genesis]

here are a few pics. the usp tactical is always next to bed so not in pics.
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[GarciaM25]

NIIIIIIIIICE!!! Glad to see more pics on this thread instead of just mine, finally! I hear what you're saying with the FS2000 and the optics - I don't have the coin to put down on the FS2000 AND an EOTech or something crazy, so I like the idea of the 1.6x because it still comes with a shortened height mil-spec rail under the plastic cover - I've taken it off and seen it, putting an average sight on it would be no sweat! So for now, I'll get the Standard and upgrade later......