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https://www.google.com/amp/s/bearingarms.com/bob-o/2015/07/08/u-s-military-makes-monumental-shift-hollowpoint-pistol-ammunition/amp/?client=safari Military approved the change to JHP pistol ammo for the MHS contract for whoever got it. Posted in 2015.

I may be mistaken, but I believe the American Pistolsmiths Guild presents the president with a custom 1911 as tradition. Or maybe only some presidents? I have seen at least one that was presented to G.W. Bush and I believe G.H. Bush as well. But simply as the pistol, I like it.

I haven't been able to settle on a polymer striker 9 platform to fully embrace yet. They all have had their cons to me. As long as no surprises come up, I'm getting a M&P 2.0. There are a few reviews of it coming up that I'm waiting on. It seems that they fixed all the known problems from the early 1st gen models and made some other improvements as well. I'm really liking it.

My first pistol was a Sigma 9mm. Only had hunting guns before that. I thought it was fine until the Internet told me it was crap. Seriously, I didn't have anything to compare the trigger to so I didn't know. I had no problems other than that. Never malfunctioned at all. Traded up in guns later on. Later I found a smoking deal on a SD9. Didn't even know S&W had updated the series. It was a much better gun. I couldn't really fault it for anything. One of the best values out there.

Seems to me the FDE 5" was made for military trials. Otherwise we would only have the standard 4.25" on release.

I'm personally really looking forward to this. I will say that seeing how all popular handguns are reliable and durable, a lot of times my purchases end up being based on aesthetics. Of all the problems the original M&P had, they seem to be addressed in the 2.0. Inaccurate barrel, slide auto forward when forcefully inserting a new mag, slick grip surface, poor trigger, front slide serrations. I personally really like how they eliminated the beaver tail from the frame as well. I will be picking one up soon.

It depends on your preference. All have their pros and cons. OWB is typically either open carry or requires a loose fitting cover garment for concealment. Usually around 3:00 (or 9:00 for leftys) or small of back (SOB). IWB is better for concealment. Body type and other factors are the deciding factor for where. Appendix IWB (AIWB) carry offers greater concealment with less comfort for most. Not well suited if you are heavier in the mid section. Faster draw as well. IWB can also be used around 3:00 or 4:00 area. I personally use 4:00 IWB or 3:00 OWB, depending on situation. Weak side pocket carry or ankle carry for a back up. I want to try AIWB, but I'll need to lose some weight first to be honest.

The ones David mentioned are mostly custom made. Probably won't find any in any store.

Mil spec triggers are fine for their intended purpose. Extreme durability. They work fine for 90%of what the rifle is used for. But when you want to shoot faster, with better precision or more tactile feel I the trigger you change it out. A Honda will get you from A to B. But depending on your needs, a Ford Raptor, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, or Kawasaki Ninja is going to be the better option if it's available.

Has this been released yet?

It's a shame H&R got shut down. They made single barre shotguns that were truly affordable.

I'm the type to do without until I am able to get the one I want. Might have to save for a while but I decide on a gun then figure out how to pay for it.(This does NOT mean buy on credit, it means how long I have to save for it)

I'm confused. Do you mean How much would you spend or how much would you send for a gun as opposed to buying FTF?

I'd estimate around 25lbs Not that I've weighed a similar setup or anything

Can't believe that doesn't have a suppressor...

Same here, but overall really like the new changes

That is interesting. There are a lot of things I'm looking forward to hearing about at SHOT. Isnt a removable fire control group a requirement for some handgun request for a government agency ?

@DaveTN I believe so but that was under different management. The cobra is a 6 shot, so they have that going for them. The snake guns met their demise because of the extensiveness of hand fitting required for the design. I have no doubt these will be solid guns of slightly above average quality, similar to their 1911s. But they will never match the quality of the 50s era Python. Same as a current production S&W 27 will never match the quality of a Registered Magnum.

Saw this posted on the official Colt Instagram account. Maybe it's just me but this seems an awful lot like the S&Ws with an IL. Does it's job, but no soul like the old models.

Great. Just what we need, more government regulations on how to live your life.

Mama says not to use new dishes without washing them first

Got mine but unfortunately haven't been able to use it yet. Just so happened I had to move the day it came, still getting unpacked and haven't had the chance to use it yet. It sure does look good though!

I have seen it in several articles over the last few years that the reason Colt doesn't make DA revolvers anymore is because they don't even own the machinery the old ones were made on anymore and the hand fitting craftsmen have all retired. If they do make they again, they will not be the same. CNC machining can't match hand fitting. To get old school quality, you have to use old school methods. If they make them it won't affect the original snake guns at all.

So much for rugers legendary strength advantage

Looking on Rugers website, looks like 3 new Mark IV pistols, a SR1911 Target, plus the 2 you mentioned.