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HiPoint, like Colt 45, works every time. If it had ever failed, I would have replaced it. Subtract the HTA stock and FF3, I'm in good shape. Heading to Bud's today to see how it shoots.

Dang. I'm somewhere between really impressed and "I don't know if I would have shared that."

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All my 9mms seem light, but the best shooting one IMO is my Browning Hi Power. It just rocks in my hand and comes back down on target. It's just a single action but I've actually carried it a few times, locked and loaded of course.

Like my M1 carbine project, this one got way out of hand. Once I was pot committed, I had to see it to the river. The total investment includes repurposed items not specifically bought for this carbine and amortized over 8 years. $175: original purchase, used new in box with PotA stock, 4 mags, and compensator. $70: ATI storm-clone stock. IF YOU OWN ONE OF THESE, THROW IT AWAY, THEY ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. This stock is the reason I had to make a warranty claim AND HiPoint covered it. This stock is poorly designed for the recoil and will damage the firing pin channel. I had fired less than 200 rounds will using this stock and the damage is easily identifiable by HiPoint. I disclosed to HP my use, they fixed and advised continued use voids the warranty. $50: Deerfield 3-9 x 40 scope, this was a freebie, part of a trade deal. $20: Scope rings $40: Budget bipod, swivel mount Got scared enough by posts on the HP Forum to ditch the ATI and upgrade to the TS stock. Noticed no damage when I swapped out the receiver, but the damage was already done. $40: Tactical stock $45: Mag holder +2 mags $50: Budget bipod, rail mount $40: BSA red dot Ran this version through a carbine class with no malfunctions and determined with 10 round mags, I could keep it running. Then I saw the High Tower Armory bullpup and I had to have it. They have addressed the recoil with a more fully supported barrel and piston to buffer the bolt. $250: HTA stock with one charging handle $15: ambi charging handle $200: Burris FF3, repurposed from my M1 Carbine. $70: 2 M-Lok QD sling mounts and swivels $40 Magpul AFG2 $30: Caldwell sling Swapping from the TS To the HTA revealed the unique cracking of the firing pin channel from the ATI stock. I probably shot 1000 rounds in the TS with zero malfunctions, so unknown how much longer I could have shot it before a failure. $18: Shipped back to HiPoint, USPS Became a customer for life when I got it back, the only re-used part was the frame. New breech bolt, internals, receiver cover, stock with tool-less receiver pins, 6 new mags to replace the 6 old ones, one new mag, and the sling and swivel kit. The finish if the new bolt and receiver cover is much improved since 2008. Per checklist, 110 rounds of 115gr blazer, rem, and win to function test with all mags. $65: 2 Redball 20 round mags and 2 HP speed loaders. You should not pursue a similar project, too many purpose built, higher quality 9mm carbines in the market. If you're thinking about getting a PCC, start with a TS and be happy It works. 110 rounds of Win 124gr NATO 7 new 10 round mags; HP is improving their branding - HP logo and mfg date stamped into mag body. 2 - 20 round Redball mags. Zero malfunctions. I have to slightly rotate the mag in a counter clockwise direction to get it to fall free, occurred with all the mags. I'll call HTA next week and report back. Since I was moving the Fast Fire from one gun to another, I did my best creating a rest with my two sandbags, but couldn't quite get a comfortable set up. Center, 3 mags, 10 yards, tweaked windage only LL, 1 mag, 15 yards LR, 1 mag, 20 yards UR and UP, 1 mag ea, 25 yards Not pictured, 15 yards at 9 - 2" circles, 20 yards, 6 - 3" circles, and standing, 15 yards, 8" circle, 15 of 20 on target.

If you really want soft shooting then go all metal, especially all steel. The weight absorbs the recoil. Something like a 1911 in steel chambered in 9mm.

If big and plastic fantastic is what you want maybe a Glock G17 or SA XD service size. Broadening the horizons a bit might interest you in a Sig P320 though. So easy to shoot. What I would really recommend is an old S&W third gen. There are few softer and pleasant shooting 9’s.

Well now we are really talking.

Full size Beretta 92. Put your leftovers in the Tupperware and get a real gun.

Just to throw something different out there - Sig P320 X5. Weighted magwell, 21 rounds of flat trigger goodness. But like someone else said I wouldn't go plastic, I'd go either CZ SP-01 or Shadow 2, depending on what kind of money you wanted to spend.

I have only met Sam through a 2 hour documentary and 13 minute YouTube video. The impact on me and my inspiration to live is nothing short of miraculous. He truly taught me to joyfully and cheerfully do those things I can, whether I want to or do, whether I like it or not. He showed me to acknowledge those things I can't do and find solutions and support to overcome. He demonstrates how a life can be transformed and have purpose through control of the power of a positive attitude and owning the time we have as long as we have a breath in our bodies. I don't know what religion he subscribed to and I don't care, because it's never revealed. What I do know, I want to be like Sam Helping others with no strings attached Ensuring every encounter is an exceptional experience; encouraging, enlightening, and empowering Responsible for all the thing I can do, and seeking solutions and support for those I can't Optimism revealed through a positive attitude and that dreams, hopes, and desires are independent of mortality that is sooner rather than later. I must also witness for my God. From my Christian perspective, I see His will and purpose in Sam's story; surrender, patience, hope, extra time, grace, and power in death. Sam was diagnosed with progeria at age 2, 90% of kids are dead by age 13. Sam lived until 17. And what a life!!! A Beacon of Light in this world of darkness and reflection of God's grace.

Canik TP9sa. Period.

I'm a 1911 guy and own a bunch of 'em. To me an entry level gun is a well made, quality G.I. type pistol without any bells or whistles. And then there's just plain cheap. There is a difference between the two. I'll go along with Rock Island. I own one. Decent gun, but I had to tweak mine a little to get it running right. In all fairness, mine is in .38 Super. I've never heard anything bad about their .45s. For a little bit more, you can get a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911. A simple, plain jane pistol at a reasonable price. Well made, top quality and if you should ever need it, the absolute best customer service in the industry. This is what I recommend.

You are not the first to tell me that. I've ignored all the others...and now I'll ignore you. So there!

The gen4 Glock 17 fits my hand remarkably well. It's one of my favorite guns. But if you want a 9mm, just for fun I may opt for something that has a bit more....character. How about a CZ 75 or similar? Walther PPQ might be on my list too.

The CZ P-09 or the CZ 75 SP-01 Phantom are soft shooters also.

You ain’t right.

Concealed car carry

Uh, Go Vols!

Don't remodel a room for a gun cave. Had a budget, threw the budget away (day 2) and my motto became, "Well I've already come this far" lol. Good looking setup. And if you enjoyed the journey then it's all worth it.

I'll take, "I don't know if I would have shared that" for $100, Alex.

Rock Island, $449 + tax & TICS.

You know, this is the name of one of the villains from a great science fiction series, The Foundation series. That was the first thing that pop to mind when I saw the title.