Horrible decision..knife or gun?

[PlayboyPenguin]

Ugh!!! I hate being torn in two different directions. I am trying to decide whether to blow my tax refund (the small part not ear marked for property taxes) on a new William and Henry folder or a new Beretta Tomcat .32...What is a guy to do that loves both blades and firearms. Life just isn't fair. Why counldn't I have been born rich instead of pretty.

 

[AmadeusM]

Rifle+ bayonet.

 

[panella]

I guess I'd opt for the William and Henry folder. Though it's probably going to set you back more than the Beretta. I guess if I really needed a BUG, the Beretta would have to come first. But if it was just a matter of adding a new pistol to my collection, I'd take the W & H for aesthetic reasons.

Decisions, decisions. . . .

 

[T.K.C.]

I too vote for the William Henry knife!! They are awesome.

 

[bugmenot]

Go for the knife!


Well if this where a gun forum you might get a different opinion

 

[mlot51]

If you can legally carry a gun, I say go for the Tomcat. They are great little guns. As much as I love knives, guns always seem to win out when I have this choice. :thumbup:

 

[Nimravus Nut]

if you don't have a gun, then you'll need it.... but if you have more than one gun sell them and get the W H.

 

[robertmegar]

Get the WH knife.... or a higher cal. gun, say 9mm or higher?!? Not a fan of sub cal. guns.

 

[mete]

.32 ??? that's a gun ??? In the old days you could get an Elgin pistol cutlass.

 

[m_calingo]

Since this is BladeForums, I vote for the knife.

 

[ClintB]

I've been eyeballin' those Tomcats for quite a while now, they look like sweet little guns.
Can't help you much on the decission though, a guy wants what he wants!

 

[GarageBoy]

What means more for you? I vote the Beretta

 

[dniice87]

which ever one youd use more...?

 

[Esav Benyamin]

which ever one youd use more...?

Nah, whichever one you'd be glad you had when you really need it.

 

[FliGuyRyan]

Buy two or three, lesser-priced knives...

 

[PlayboyPenguin]

If you can legally carry a gun, I say go for the Tomcat. They are great little guns. As much as I love knives, guns always seem to win out when I have this choice. :thumbup:

I have my concealed permit for both oregon and Washington but I do not really carry. I just want the Tomcat for what i call a "glove box" gun for my truck.

 

[Lurp]

I'd say go for the Tomcat. Its probably me just saying it because I want and cant get a pistol for 2 mores years...I feel the gun is also more of an investment and as you say you want it to be a gun for your truck which is not a bad idea if you dont alrwady have one.

 

[tyr_shadowblade]

The .32 Tomcat was designed with concealed carry in mind. It'll fit nicely in the pocket of your jacket or even your jeans (although a clip-on holster would be better). Load it up with Silvertips.

For a gun that's intended to go in your glovebox, I'd advise you to get a .357 with a 4" barrel . . . if the magnum rounds kick too hard, load it up with .38 +P.

 

[orthogonal1]

I vote for a Semmerling .45, as we are discussing premium products here.

 

[DGG]

I might suggest looking at the Beretta model 21 Bobcat (very concealable and rumor has it that it is used by the Israeli Secret Service). I have one in .22 cal and it kicks out rounds like you would not believe in such a small package. With the high velocity .22 hollow-point shells available I think it is as potent as the .25 or .32 cals.

You would then have enough to get a nice knife also like a Benchmade RSK. The S30V steel is very highly regarded and found in knives cost 2 or 3 times as much as this one. I like it because it feels good in my hand.


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