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  Yes, it is helpful and I do the same.  However, it is not a necessity and I would not go to the trouble of trying to make my own.  A little spray of Hornady Case Lube is quite sufficient.

Before I went to my first professional training course, I thought I could shoot a pistol.  I found out I didn't know much at all.  After 4 full days of training, I became a much better gun-handler, safer, knowledgeable, and much more accurate.  Other courses added to all of those facets.  I know I can shoot now, hopefully can react properly to situations that may occur.  But also, one of the best things about the training, they were very enjoyable, and sometimes intense days.  I can say I look forward to professional training as much as I look forward to a fishing or hunting trip or other vacation.

If you are loading 9mm, forget the case lube.....needless steps.

Luke I don't disagree with anything you said. But it would be a mistake to think nobody else can offer similar training at a lesser cost. And that is from personal experience . Cruel hand Luke is just one example.

  this........with Lemi-Shine in the WET rotary tumbler.

I agree that training is essential.  One does not need to spend the kind of money mentioned however.  I have been to other classes for considerably less money.  Tactical Advantage in Knoxville has some very good classes for less than $100/day.  Front Sight can be an excellent experience, especially for a new shooter.  But the point is, get the training

now just add a little liquid automobile wash/wax, stainless media, a tumbler and you will be really amazed.

Yep, just the 'quality' of the spring, especially for early failure.

M&P fan, from the Shield to the 5" Pro.  The only thing is the Glock trigger is better than M&P, but not a big deal, plus it can be re-worked.

You want brass that shines, got to go rotary. You will never look back. There is no dust and only a one time buy of the stainless media. Let it run as long as you want. I set mine on a timer and put it in the separator the next morning.

If you read about the famous lawmen/gunmen of the past; they all advocated focus on the front sight.  They may not always get the first shot off, but they did get the first accurate shot off.  

Just got permission from landowner, my name is on a list.....my understanding is kill 'em all

Whatdayamean we don't kill feral hogs?  There is a special season on them now without many restrictions.

I think the fact of the matter is, in general, most of use are unlikely to have to fire in self-defense.  As mentioned, if one has to present his firearm, hopefully the threat stops at that point.  94% of all handgun use is 21 ft or less.  Hits count, misses don't.  Caliber will be a minor factor IMO, if you hit the mark.

Trapping is a very noble trade, and a lot of work.  One of the reasons we don't have small game the way we use to is overpopulation of native TN varmints plus the addition of coyotes and armadillos.  TWRA is reportedly going to put emphasis on small game, but it will never work unless they can control the predators.  The only good coyote is a dead one. 

  Very common to keep the trigger "trapped".  Slow release gives a reset and much shorter trigger pull for next shot.   TnShooter.....what was the issue that was fixed?

Doesn't this come under 'stand your ground'? :ugh:

Buy quality, buy once.  Plus will have greater resale or hand-me-down/heirloom value.

IMO the Nano is a pos.  Long and hard trigger pull; awkward hand fit; no slide lock, to start with.  I didn't like it out of the box and neither did the young lady for whom it was purchased.  The Shield is in a whole different class IMO, as is the Kahr CM9, both which I still own.  FWIW, the Nano is gone, replaced by another Shield.

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I had Tim Calhoun in Kingston Springs do mine.  He comes highly recommended.  Just give him a call.

  Heard the same thing a week or so ago...........very disappointing.  The KNS is always against the 2nd Amendment and never are shy about using the 1st to do so. 

Like your dog........Like my M&Ps.  Have several.  Have severa 45s.  If I had bought my full size M&P 45 1st, wouldn't have bothered having the XD or my 3 1911s.  Recently shot an IDPA match....I like the big holes.  Feeds everything I reload or factory.  Negatives, lower mag cap than the XD, trigger is not great, but is certainly OK.  Not necessary to change it for Apex.  Can't see you going wrong with one.

Over the past 6 months I have switched to FL cleaner and lube.  Seems to work on all my pistols.  Was especially noticeable on my Benelli SBE during duck season.  Others in the blind noticed how easily the slide slammed shut without any sluggishness. This was during some of our coldest hunts.  These are just my initial impressions, time will tell.

Got email from Sig saying that promo is over. Limited .22 all gone.