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Guys,

What is this? Academy's got it on sale for $479.99. It indicates that it's got a Smith and Wesson Allied Forces Pistol with a little copyright c next to it, but doesn't say anything else about it. I'm guessing it's a Sigma 9-Am I right? If that's true, you can get one of those for as little as $200 with the mail in rebate; but with this you get blankets, food, a multi tool, water purification system, and a first aid kit.

Hmm,

Embalmo

Whaatttt???? An 'Allied Armed Forces Pistol' ? I immediately think of a S&W 1917 'Victory' model, .45 acp revolver, that was issued in WWII. But I know that can't be right.

Can you provide a link to what you're talking about? I have no clue, to be honest with you.

joe817 wrote:Whaatttt???? An 'Allied Armed Forces Pistol' ? I immediately think of a S&W 1917 'Victory' model, .45 acp revolver, that was issued in WWII. But I know that can't be right.

Can you provide a link to what you're talking about? I have no clue, to be honest with you.

Academy weekly sale:

http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=c ... omedefense" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's a Sigma...so stay far, far away!

Guys,

It seem asinine to me that a disaster readiness kit includes a pistol. If you know how to use a gun and are inclined to carry, and/or defend your home, you should already own one (or many). With this, the hurricane comes and you pull down a kit that includes an unloaded auto pistol, and you have no clue what to do with it. Yea-Good luck pointing that unloaded Sigma at looters.

Maybe, and just maybe it's a ploy to get wives to allow a men to get their first gun-"Honey can we get a disaster readiness kit?"

Embalmo

I really don't hate the Sigma, from what I've read and experienced, the Sigma is a solid workhorse of a carry gun, it just doesn't suit a single one of my needs; and I certainly wouldn't pay $479 for one even if it did come with some blankets and MREs.

I think this kit sounds more like a toy from the 1950's.

Embalmo

cougartex wrote:Academy weekly sale:

http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=c ... omedefense" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cute pink ear muffs.

Embalmo wrote:I really don't hate the Sigma, from what I've read and experienced, the Sigma is a solid workhorse of a carry gun, it just doesn't suit a single one of my needs; and I certainly wouldn't pay $479 for one even if it did come with some blankets and MREs.

I think this kit sounds more like a toy from the 1950's.

Embalmo

Like you said, those prepared for disaster would already have a firearm or two, not to mention you'd be able to purchase much higher quality products (blankets, gas lanterns, etc.) for the same price.

Oh! It looks like a rich man's bug out kit! I like the Legacy shotgun better. I'll take that instead of the other, please.

Thanks for posting!

[quote="joe817"]Oh! It looks like a rich man's bug out kit! I like the Legacy shotgun better. I'll take that instead of the other, please.

Thanks for posting! [/quote

Or a useless Christmas gift. I would break it up and re gift it piece by piece. Seriously, when I make one of my bi-daily visits, I'm gonna' ask if they're selling.

Embalmo

Embalmo wrote:If that's true, you can get one of those for as little as $200 with the mail in rebate;

must have missed it, what are the details on the rebate? $200 for ANY new pistol sounds like a good deal. esp for a truck gun or similar

Morgan

They have the exact kit at the Academy I frequent here in SA, 410/Vance Jackson. Though I'm not into the Sigma pistols, I'd love to find one of their Bear Attack Survival kits, for grins and giggles.

http://www.survivaldigest.com/2008/04/b ... vival-kit/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Of course the thought of shooting .460 S&W or .500 S&W out of a snub nose makes my wrist hurt just thinking about it.

Embalmo wrote: Seriously, when I make one of my bi-daily visits, I'm gonna' ask if they're selling.

Embalmo

I asked the guys at the Academy @ 1604 and NW Military if they had sold any and he said 'not a one'.

pbwalker wrote:

Embalmo wrote: Seriously, when I make one of my bi-daily visits, I'm gonna' ask if they're selling.

Embalmo

I asked the guys at the Academy @ 1604 and NW Military if they had sold any and he said 'not a one'.

I can see why. Silly idea.

y5e06 wrote:

Embalmo wrote:If that's true, you can get one of those for as little as $200 with the mail in rebate;

must have missed it, what are the details on the rebate? $200 for ANY new pistol sounds like a good deal. esp for a truck gun or similar

Morgan

I've seen them that cheap-I think the current deal is $299 minus a $50 rebate, so $250, but don't quote me. I do like Sigmas 'cause they are sturdy, have an excellent round capacity, and are a reasonable size and weight for carry; the only thing is that the trigger is crazy heavy, and I like a smooth, short SA option.