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275 rds thru mine. Cleaned it once. No issues at all, although there is some striker drag which I consider normal.

Thanks David. Guess I will have to check one out.

OK David, the real question is............ How does the S$W 2.0 compare to the CZ P-07 and the CZ P-10C ?

I have numerous steel/alloy frames CZ's with one being a PCR with a full going over by Cajun Gun Works. A complete novice could shoot this gun well. Amazingly easy to shoot.

You gotta try the steel/alloy guns. Then you will really love CZ.

I also have a bunch of Tim's holsters. Excellent work!

Springfield says it is an XDS with a hammer. Methinks their marketing people are all blind, deaf and dumb. Bigger in every way, heavier by a lot, horrible trigger and feels pretty much like a brick in hand. I handled one for 15 seconds and gave it right back to the store clerk. I love the XDS, but the XDE is a HUGE failure.

CT will sell for $125? Conversion to what? Just get yourself a OEM .357 Sig barrel and away you go. I have an older German 229 in .40 and it is a great gun. They do carry like bricks though, even being lightweight. How much does the guy want for it?

Good comparison, BUT........ Has anyone here used or know of anyone that used USCCA services and if so, did it go as the plan states?

Word.....................

There's nothing sneaky about a sneaky Pete holster, period.

Bill Summary ON APRIL 18, 2016, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1424, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill to make the fee for a lifetime carry permit equal to the regular carry permit fee plus a lifetime carry fee of $200. Under present law, the regular permit fee is $115, so the lifetime permit fee would be $315. This amendment provides that a holder of a regular permit who is applying for renewal may obtain instead a lifetime permit upon payment of $200. This amendment also changes this bill's effective date from July 1, 2016, to January 1, 2017.   Effective January 1st 2017 according to the bill summary. Figures, since mine is up in November.

  No big deal, I'll just order from the online Bud's store as I have in the past. I was going to buy from a certain vendor here when I was in their area a couple weeks ago, but after not even having the courtesy to respond to a second PM, I wouldn't give them a dime.

Buds in Sevierville does NOT do the LEO/1st Responder program. Even had the counter guy go ask a manager. KY store yes, TN store, no.

      Don't know where the heck you guyz are getting transfers for $10-15, but around here, cheapest is $25 and I thought that was great compared to others charging up to $50.   I look at it like this...... If I order a S&W 442/642 from Buds online via the QP program, it costs $343 + insurance of about $12 (which I think is a crock of sht that they don't insure it) and knowing their pony express delivery, I have to wait 2 weeks to see it. So $355 + 25 transfer for $380 + TICS.   If I am traveling and can go to the store, I would pay $343 (set program price) + tax =$374.72 + TICS.   So yes, it's a wash, AND I get to walk out the door with it.   Obviously, the higher the cost of the gun, the more the online deal makes sense, but to pay a few bucks more and be able to walk out with what you want is worth the price of admission. If I lived near the store, I would be broke by now. :rofl:

  Yes, but if the gun is the same price, tax vs transfer is pretty much a wash on an inexpensive gun.   Plus, if purchased on any of the mfr.'s LEO program (which usually includes a wide array of 1st responders too), the prices are set by the mfr. So, if I can go to the store and buy the gun I want, it would actually be cheaper than doing it online.

  Hmmmm, this could be an interesting trip!

Anyone know if the store in Sevierville has the same pricing as when you order online?   I know they are separate entities, but wondering about the prices.   Also, does anyone know if they do the LEO/QP program at the store?

Do NOT buy any gift card, gift, etc. In most (if not all) departments, it is considered against SOP's to receive a gift in any manner. Same as accepting free meals. While this used to be the norm back in the day, in today's world it is considered a form of bribery. There may still be some dept's that allow it up to a certain monetary value, but those dept's are few and far between.   A simple thank you note to both the officer and his C.O. would suffice, and be welcomed.

These thieves are pretty well organized. Steal 2 separate vehicles, ram one into the door, grab some guns, get out in less than a minute and leave in the second stolen vehicle. They are also bright enough to fully conceal themselves and not (?) leave any fingerprints.   Not your average skells. Hopefully they left at least a bit of evidence behind to track them down. That or the PD's need to start really leaning on their snitches (I'm sorry, informants) and put an end to this.

Been carrying Gold Dots in everything I carry for a gazillion years. Guess I made the right choice. :cool:

  Being formerly from Commie York, I can say that the DA's "rule" won't hold up in a court of law if any of his employees challenge it. It's already been tried and been beaten elsewhere in the state. Not going to get into any specifics, but take my word for it.   Basically comes down to the exact reason 94user posted. Just because a person works for a certain entity, doesn't mean said person forfeits their constitutional rights.   Just another case of some uber liberal trying to impose their will, no matter how illegal it may be,

  Yeah, that's the problem. This one is a solid 92%+ (and only because of the few very minor dings), but I don't want to sound unreasonable in pricing it. Bunch on GB have sold between $950 for lesser condition to $1350 for like condition, so I would imagine putting it up at $1200 would be fair. :shrug:

      This 357 was part of a 3 or 4 unfired lever guns deal a long time ago. I also was looking for a 44 at the time, so I took this deal and then found a 44 SS which I still have and will keep as it is fun to shoot.

  Yeah, I saw one on GB. Also just noticed that the SS 44 Mag is higher than I stated before. Crazy prices.   Good thing for me is that I'm not married to anything except my wife and all else has a pricetag. :pleased:   I actually was thinking about thinning out some more rifles anyway to fund a new custom, so selling this one would add a big chunk to the customs fund.   I won't list it until the other guy on here sells his as I don't want to step on his sale.