Luckyforward

Well said

today has been a very crappy day, thus, its time for a few vodka shots

I am dyin' readin' all this . . .

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The COT has killed NASCAR

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Oh my naked eyes . . .

SKILL SKILL! His other hand was holding the olives . . .

and I probably would! LOL I ain't too sure 'bout them Glock thangs . . .

You got it! Dennis was a very good teacher:D

Sorry . . . if it was here before I didn't see it

That's me on the left. My friend is Dennis the Bartender from whom I had just graduated from his martini making class . . .

Subject: FBI Job Opening The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists; two men and a woman. For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. 'We must know that you will follow your instructions no matter what the circumstances. Inside the room you will find your wife sitting in a chair . . . Kill her!!' The man said, 'You can't be serious. I could never shoot my wife.' The agent said, 'Then you're not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home.' The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room All was quiet for about 5 minutes. The man came out with tears in his eyes, 'I tried, but I can't kill my wife.' The agent said, 'You don't have what it takes. Take your wife home.' Finally, it was the woman's turn. She was given the same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman, wiping the sweat from her brow. 'This gun is loaded with blanks' she said. 'I had to beat him to death with the chair.' MORAL: Women are crazy. Don't mess with them

Whew . . . for a minute there I thought KahrMan was going to recommend a Glock

Be sure to go see Oprah while you are there . . .

I am continually amazed at the thoughtful knowledge that this site always offers me. Thanks to all!

What are the pros and cons of SA vs. DAO? Also, being a old time "wheelgunner" - the only semi-autos I own are a Browning Challeger .22 and a Browning Hi-Power - please educate me about the difference in "striker" fired guns and non-striker fired. I am totally unknowledgable about this.

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I am enjoying looking at all the options offered here, though. Very helpful.

Yes . . . Rotier's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By small enough to carry, I mean something easily concealable

SA/DA

Very well said canyracer . . . rather than get into a one on one situation with an LEO, note what occurred along with a badge number. In my situation, the issue for me was not a matter of my rights or what should happen for me. Think about the issue of the man who owned the restaurant. A patron reports to him that another patron is carrying a firearm. Should the restaurant owner approach the patron with the firearm? Should the restaurant owner arm him/herself? What if the patron with the firearm loses control . . . begins to shoot . . . everyone and everything? Will the restaurant owner be held liable because he took control of a situation from which he should have called an LEO? OR should the restaurant owner call for help from those who are TRAINED to confront situations like this? Of course, the restaurant owner should call a LEO. Get the LEO and any needed backup to deal with the situation. Don't endanger your patrons. Don't allow an unknown person who is known to be armed to control a situation without informed leadership. My entire situation did not last more than 8 - 10 minutes after the LEO arrived. He came to my table, asked to speak with me outside. Showed him the HCP, he looked (and admired my 686), thanked me and told me to return to my meal, and explained all to the restaurant owner. I was not offended in any way, and the restaurant owner simply stated that he hoped I understood the situation, and I did. I won't comment on this again and will let this thread die from my perspective. My only point: think carefully about how you as the restaurant owner would handle the knowledge of an armed person in your place of business. Think carefully about the manner in which an LEO should pursue such a situation.

OK . . . here's the deal. I really want a .45 with the following specs: Small enough for concealed carry Double action Carry as many bullets as possible in the magazine Accurate, easy to shoot, and does not wear you out Is the gun of my dreams out there? Or not? Thanks for your guidance!

You have a wonderful wife . . .