Jimenez Pistols
03-18-2009 | 08:31 AM
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Jimenez Pistols
DO any of you know anything about the Jimenez Pistols. I was planning on waiting till july and buying a new clock but with all the crap going on gun control econamy so on i am thinking about buying a cheaper hand gun now. Are the Jimenez Pistols any good. The local gun shop has them for 190 new.
03-20-2009 | 11:33 AM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
Jimenez' pistols bear a striking resemblance to the infamous Jennings aka Brycos. Did some looking on the website and that's exactly what they appear to be. Even if they'retwice as reliable as their ancestors, the best use for them would stillbe to help hold the bottom of a lake down.
Think I've probably told you this before, but you nearly always get what you pay for when it comes to firearms. If you even THINK you might use a handgun to defend yourself or your family, what's it worth for you to have one that works ALL of the time?
My recommendation is to either save your money for something better, or find a decent used Beretta, Browning, SIG, etc.
Think I've probably told you this before, but you nearly always get what you pay for when it comes to firearms. If you even THINK you might use a handgun to defend yourself or your family, what's it worth for you to have one that works ALL of the time?
My recommendation is to either save your money for something better, or find a decent used Beretta, Browning, SIG, etc.
03-20-2009 | 03:38 PM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
If you want the Glock, save and get the Glock. You're buying a handgun, presumably with at least part of the purpose being to have a weapon for self defense. So you have to ask yourself honestly if you'd trust your life to an no-name, ultra-cheap pistol that may or may not function properly when you need it to. I've never even heard of Jimenez pistols, so unless Jimenez is some top-notch pistolsmith that lovingly builds fine custom 1911's, one gun at a time, I'd stay away. Save for the Glock, or I'd highly recommend you look at the Springfield XD. Absolutely great defensive handguns at a reasonable price, and they all come with a generous amount of accessories to even further improve their value. I, personally, after having owned both, strongly prefer the XD to the Glock. There's nothing inherently wrong with the Glock, but the XD is more comfortable, points in my hand better, and the trigger doesn't pinch my finger against the trigger guard every few shots (that really HURTS [:@]).
If you need a handgun now, but can't afford to buy new, why not try to find yourself a high quality used pistol. You'll get a lot more pistol for your money that way than by buying some POS pistol that's best used as a paperweight. The only thing that makes pistols like this worth buying are gun buyback programs, right stalkingbear?!
Mike
If you need a handgun now, but can't afford to buy new, why not try to find yourself a high quality used pistol. You'll get a lot more pistol for your money that way than by buying some POS pistol that's best used as a paperweight. The only thing that makes pistols like this worth buying are gun buyback programs, right stalkingbear?!
Mike
03-21-2009 | 08:22 AM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
ORIGINAL: driftrider
If you want the Glock, save and get the Glock. You're buying a handgun, presumably with at least part of the purpose being to have a weapon for self defense. So you have to ask yourself honestly if you'd trust your life to an no-name, ultra-cheap pistol that may or may not function properly when you need it to. I've never even heard of Jimenez pistols, so unless Jimenez is some top-notch pistolsmith that lovingly builds fine custom 1911's, one gun at a time, I'd stay away. Save for the Glock, or I'd highly recommend you look at the Springfield XD. Absolutely great defensive handguns at a reasonable price, and they all come with a generous amount of accessories to even further improve their value. I, personally, after having owned both, strongly prefer the XD to the Glock. There's nothing inherently wrong with the Glock, but the XD is more comfortable, points in my hand better, and the trigger doesn't pinch my finger against the trigger guard every few shots (that really HURTS [:@]).
If you need a handgun now, but can't afford to buy new, why not try to find yourself a high quality used pistol. You'll get a lot more pistol for your money that way than by buying some POS pistol that's best used as a paperweight. The only thing that makes pistols like this worth buying are gun buyback programs, right stalkingbear?!
Mike
If you want the Glock, save and get the Glock. You're buying a handgun, presumably with at least part of the purpose being to have a weapon for self defense. So you have to ask yourself honestly if you'd trust your life to an no-name, ultra-cheap pistol that may or may not function properly when you need it to. I've never even heard of Jimenez pistols, so unless Jimenez is some top-notch pistolsmith that lovingly builds fine custom 1911's, one gun at a time, I'd stay away. Save for the Glock, or I'd highly recommend you look at the Springfield XD. Absolutely great defensive handguns at a reasonable price, and they all come with a generous amount of accessories to even further improve their value. I, personally, after having owned both, strongly prefer the XD to the Glock. There's nothing inherently wrong with the Glock, but the XD is more comfortable, points in my hand better, and the trigger doesn't pinch my finger against the trigger guard every few shots (that really HURTS [:@]).
If you need a handgun now, but can't afford to buy new, why not try to find yourself a high quality used pistol. You'll get a lot more pistol for your money that way than by buying some POS pistol that's best used as a paperweight. The only thing that makes pistols like this worth buying are gun buyback programs, right stalkingbear?!
Mike
03-21-2009 | 09:29 AM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
Actually, they're made in Henderson, NV. They are distributed by a company out of Texas. They are the same pistols as the (in)famous Jennings/Bryco Arms pistols. Paul Jimenez bought Bryco Arms out of bankrupcy (after losing a wrongful death suit because the guns had a poor safety design). From what I've found out through a little internet research is that the slides are cast out of a ZINC alloy, not steel, and have a tendency to crack or break apart from the stress of firing. I'm glad this question was asked, because it prompted me to do a little research and I found that these pistol aren't even worth the $150 price tag. I suggest that if you want an inexpensive pistol, you'd be far better off getting yourself a Tokarev or a Makarov. These are eastern bloc pistols surplus pistols that usually don't cost more than $300, with many in the $175-225 range, and will be a heck of a lot better than a Jimenez/Bryco/Jennings pot metal pistol. The Tokarevs and Makarovs are cheap because the Soviet Union and it's satellite states made millions of them during the cold war and they've flooded the surplus market, but they are well built guns. The Jimenez are cheap because they use pot metal zinc castings for major stressed parts like the slide and frame.
Mike
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03-22-2009 | 07:14 AM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
Thanks guys and to ruger mike a friend of mine who is 78 bought a 38 after i told him to go semi auto. Then he went and bought a cheap 22 semi auto. Thing jammed up on us 10 times or more at the range the other day though the dealer said it was the win 38 grain ammo. It seem to do better with the mini mags the guy bought. i think i will wait i figure i will be good to go in june if not july for sure. If i go till july i am going with a 1911 or maybe a sig. Wonder if that is under the ok list for spening for my summer student loan.
03-22-2009 | 11:12 AM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
Student loans?
Tim - as a former college student anduniversity admissions counselor myself, using your student loan money to fund firearm purchases is not a wise way to fund your education. Regardless of whether you finish school or not, you're going to be held accountable for those loans, just as you are everything you purchase on credit.
If you haveenough money to fund school without a student loan, you're better off doingwithout it. If you don't have enough and you're forced to get student loans and then buy a handgun with it, you're just adding to the riskof not finishing and simplykicking the paymentcan down the road.I know people who've been out of schoolandwho now havefamilies and want to buy things like houses, minivans, etc. - if only their student loans weren't the black cloud looming over their income.
Tim - as a former college student anduniversity admissions counselor myself, using your student loan money to fund firearm purchases is not a wise way to fund your education. Regardless of whether you finish school or not, you're going to be held accountable for those loans, just as you are everything you purchase on credit.
If you haveenough money to fund school without a student loan, you're better off doingwithout it. If you don't have enough and you're forced to get student loans and then buy a handgun with it, you're just adding to the riskof not finishing and simplykicking the paymentcan down the road.I know people who've been out of schoolandwho now havefamilies and want to buy things like houses, minivans, etc. - if only their student loans weren't the black cloud looming over their income.
03-22-2009 | 12:16 PM
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RE: Jimenez Pistols
Listen to homers brother, he's giving you the best advice thus far. I made the same mistake you're thinking about, and EVERY month when I write my check to the student loan people, I wish I hadn't borrowed more than I absolutely needed. It is a black cloud that hangs over me and my family, and will be there for a long time. Pay for your education with as few loans as possible. Living frugally for the 4 years you're in school will pay off in the end. Live large on borrowed money, and you'll regret it for a long time. The Feds are RUTHLESS about getting their money back from you if you can't pay those loans later, too. They can do things to you that the credit card companies could only dream of doing, and there is little you can do to stop them from seriously messing up your live to collect that debt. You'd almost be better off borrowing that money from the mob. If that's the only way you have to get a pistol, then now's not the time to get one. Wait until you graduate from college and get a job, then give yourself a really nice 1911 as a graduation present.
Mike
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03-25-2009 | 08:38 AM
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You guys are right. Though i did mean it as a joke. I used my spring loan to pay the bulk of the money i owe on my truck. And was talking with a friend the other day and he ask how i could buy truck with student loan money. I bought the truck so i could get to and from school. That 1985 truck that was jacked up and running like crap did not do the job.
My plan is to use my summer loan for school and so on. After that what ever is left i am thinking about investing toward buying some land or a house so i can start working toward my goal instead of waiting till i am out of school and money to start.
My plan is to use my summer loan for school and so on. After that what ever is left i am thinking about investing toward buying some land or a house so i can start working toward my goal instead of waiting till i am out of school and money to start.
ORIGINAL: driftrider
Listen to homers brother, he's giving you the best advice thus far. I made the same mistake you're thinking about, and EVERY month when I write my check to the student loan people, I wish I hadn't borrowed more than I absolutely needed. It is a black cloud that hangs over me and my family, and will be there for a long time. Pay for your education with as few loans as possible. Living frugally for the 4 years you're in school will pay off in the end. Live large on borrowed money, and you'll regret it for a long time. The Feds are RUTHLESS about getting their money back from you if you can't pay those loans later, too. They can do things to you that the credit card companies could only dream of doing, and there is little you can do to stop them from seriously messing up your live to collect that debt. You'd almost be better off borrowing that money from the mob. If that's the only way you have to get a pistol, then now's not the time to get one. Wait until you graduate from college and get a job, then give yourself a really nice 1911 as a graduation present.
Mike
Listen to homers brother, he's giving you the best advice thus far. I made the same mistake you're thinking about, and EVERY month when I write my check to the student loan people, I wish I hadn't borrowed more than I absolutely needed. It is a black cloud that hangs over me and my family, and will be there for a long time. Pay for your education with as few loans as possible. Living frugally for the 4 years you're in school will pay off in the end. Live large on borrowed money, and you'll regret it for a long time. The Feds are RUTHLESS about getting their money back from you if you can't pay those loans later, too. They can do things to you that the credit card companies could only dream of doing, and there is little you can do to stop them from seriously messing up your live to collect that debt. You'd almost be better off borrowing that money from the mob. If that's the only way you have to get a pistol, then now's not the time to get one. Wait until you graduate from college and get a job, then give yourself a really nice 1911 as a graduation present.
Mike
