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Just checked specs on both pistols. They are practically the same weight, height and length. But MSRP is $1047 vs $479. Of course we all know MSRP is meaningless. Right now Bud’s is selling the Sheild for $283 and the Kimber Evo for $751 ( other models are well north of $800). Kinda doubting that there is $468 difference between the two. But I’m very price conscious.

Why did you not go straight to the range?

Thanks! I'll check it out tonight. I'm pretty sure though, that mine was made prior to 2017. I make go ahead and send it in and have the striker replaced.

Will love to see FNH's reply to this. Of course the FNS has been replaced by the 509. I have a FNS and really like it.

I too, cut my teeth on the 1911a1 in the Army, but about 4 years ago, I traded away my last 1911 and moved to a M&P .45ACP compact, because I felt it was time to move to a more modern platform. To say I disliked the M&P was an understatement. So I found a guy with Springfield XDs with a lot of goodies to trade it too. I'm very happy with the XDs!!! But lately, I found that I'd like to have another 1911. So one day, I will buy another one. But that day is not today! Because I won a Harvey's Auction for a Matte Black Taurus M44 Tracker . 44 Mag. It will be going in lay-a-way at Harveys till I get it paid off.

I think the hate comes from it just being a Glock. Glocks are boring. ARs have ruined the way people view firearms. Everyone wants a tinker toy gun now. I own a Glock 17 Gen 2 (?) that I bought new back in 1990. Gave it to my wife, because that was the pistol she learned to shoot with and the only one she likes. I guess I should say I "owned" a Glock 17.

I think the days of blued lower end firearms are over. You will may still see it upper end firearms, but even then, not so much. Stainless steel in those seems to be the go to. To me though, wood and blue are much more appealing to the eye.

I don't see these as being a collector type pistol. Definitely a working/beater gun.

Yes, I think it is. Well It's a carry/working gun, so no big deal, I guess.

A couple of weeks ago, I got my brand new S&W 442 out of lay-a-way at Harvey's here in Knoxville. Been looking around for a new holster for it. I ended up picking DeSantis Sof-Tuck IWB #106. I got it today from Academy Sports and have been carrying all afternoon. This is my first foray with a IWB holster. I'm pretty impressed do far with the concealablity and comfort! One thing I'm not impressed with though is the durability of the finish on this pistol. It's already picked a couple of scratches. For a Smith, I would have expected a more scratch resistant finish. So far that's the only thing I don't like about this little revolver.

Agreed!

The Savage 24 is definitely better looking.

I've been listening to HARDCORE HISTORY. Right now, I'm listening to Blueprint for Armageddon, which is about WW1.

I kinda like them. They aren't beautiful, but they are workman like.

Sweet!!!

I like the set up! But I think I would like it a little higher. Does the holster retain the pistol well? Does it pinch or is there a strap?

Never mind.

Obviously nothing.

Ruger seems mighty proud of their rifles. Can't for the life of me understand why someone would buy a Mini 14 over an AR. The difference in price is upwards of $200 more for the Mini 14. The PC is still a little cheaper than a 9mm AR though. But not if you build the AR.

I think I'd like to have one of these little rifles.

Sorry. We seemed to have jumped to the 9E or at least I did. Maybe I need more coffee.

We talking 9E??? The grip looks longer than two fingers.

There are lots of .40 S&W LE service pistols starting to flood the market. were they were traded in for new 9mm and .45ACPs pistols. And they can be had for cheap. That might be enough to keep the .40 from dying in the short term, but I don't see it as a viable caliber in the long term.

We need more of this around the country, including here in Tennessee!

Bud's has them right now for $323, but they have the Mossberg 590 Shockwave for $297. And Smoky Mountain Gun Works (also in Sevierville) has the Shockwave for $279. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_37_64_991/products_id/36688/Firearms/Shotguns/Remington/Pump+Action+Shotguns/Remington+870+Tac-14+Pump+12+Gauge+14+4%2B1+Black+Synthetic https://www.smga.com/mossberg/590-shockwave-12ga-14-bbl-6rd-142 You can get an adapter for the Mossberg that will allow you to shot the Aquilla Mini shells ( Buck of Slugs). That will increase the capacity to 10 in the mag. http://www.opsolmini-clip.com/ Here are the Mini shells https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2506162922/aguila-minishell-ammunition-12-gauge-1-3-4-4-and-1-buckshot-11-pellets