9mm Repair question

[Roger]

Hi,

I dont currently have a firearm license. Im planning on getting a hunting rifle (243/270) early next year, but currently I can purchase a 9mm Browning short (IIRC). Before I go for the training certificate and apply for a license for this 9mm I want to find out what will it cost me to have it fixed. If you fire it, the bullet jams.

If I have to replace the chamber, what would it cost roughly?

Thanks

[SSP]

My advice is don't bother. Buy a decent 9X19. No point in buying someone elses headaches.

[Roger]

My advice is don't bother. Buy a decent 9X19. No point in buying someone elses headaches.

Thanks for the advise. Sorry but Im a real novice :P

What is a 9x19?

Thanks

[SSP]

9X19 is a Nato calibre description. Its 9mm Parabellum or Luger. What is your budget?

[Roger]

9X19 is a Nato calibre description. Its 9mm Parabellum or Luger. What is your budget?

Not that big, say about + - R2000 ...

[SSP]

Plenty of decent pistols available at that price. If youre lucky and shop around you may find a Glock at that price. Used of course. Look at the Browning Hipower clones too. What area are you in?

[Roger]

Welkom, Free State..

[vaughan]

Roger, keep checking the junk mail and in the man magnum magazine, there are plenty of guys selling off their pistols for next to nothing just to get rid of them!

[Roger]

Once i find a pistol, how do I go about getting it, what is the procedure?

Thanks,
Roger!

[Analyst]

Roger, absolutely do not purchase a damaged / "in need of some repair" handgun, especially considering the difficulty in obtaining a replacement if things go utterly pear-shaped. As stated you can do much better in your price range.

You'll find the answer to your procedure question in the licensing section.