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I don't remember recoil being that bad, it was more of a controllability thing. Frank hit what he was aiming at but it took the rest of us a bit to learn how to get it on target. The length makes it a little more difficult than one would think. It is still a very fun gun that takes some different handling skills to master. Not hard just different.

Most have been mentioned, but I just saw Hot Fuzz again last night and it is truly funny. At the end there is such an eclectic mix of firearms and the dark British humor is great. I think one of the cops is using an old Enfield!

The joys of BB guns. my brother and I, when he was in Tuscon, got a cheap lever/spring action BB gun and wore out the pigeons crapping all over the yard. It will take a while and they eventually come back, but I look at it as a renewable hunting/fun source!

I understand that. I'm more interested in the front end of the trigger pull as opposed to the back end. I never really noticed reset other than travel.

Centerfire has all the RIA 1911's in stock and are offering free shipping this weekend. They are advertising the Tactical for $399! http://www.centerfiresystems.com/1911.aspx

A little late but CD customer service is great. Look over on the Charlesdalyforum.com for more info. Michael Kassner (Pres of CD) is a regular there and is serious about his customers. He will probably answer you question directly.

Shoot, the blast alone would knock they BG out. Kinda like a concussion grenade with a slug attached! I can see it now, cops show up and everybody is blind!

Haha, now that's pretty funny!

Not other than dry firing it. My first XD I had Springer do the trigger job on my second I did the Powder River Striker safety job. I highly recommend it for price and ease. http://www.powderriverprecision.com/index.php?p=3&pic_id=82

Tungsten knows what he is looking for, but from every report I've seen the trigger on the M&P is described as a "close to 1911 as a striker fired trigger can be". That being said there are several gunsmith's offering trigger jobs as well as DIY instructions from one of them. While I'm no expert I have had two XD's and a G19 all with trigger jobs. The M&P, IMO, was much better OTB than any of them. I can only imagine it being even better with a trigger job. http://www.burwellgunsmithing.com/index.htm http://bowietacticalconcepts.com/mandpprices.html http://www.burwellgunsmithing.com/misc/M&Ptriggerjob.pdf

I kinda thought of it the opposite way. To me it was much better than the Glock. Not near as mushy.

Barrel is pretty straight forward, 18", however overall length can not be under 26" IIRC.

WWTC? BTW what made you switch from the two 9mm M&P's you had to the .40?

How bout something like this!

Nope, there out of stock now!

I would guess so. I couldn't find any of the H&R/NEF/Hawk stuff that is usually out there, which I know are interchangeable, for under $300! These, from what few reports are out, seem to be superior in fit and finish than the Chicom makers. I did find some Mossberg's out there, but their prices seem to have jumped with everything else.

I've been needing a good inexpensive home defense gun and just found one of these Charles Daly Tactical 12g to fill the bill. From what I can find they are made in the Stoeger/Beretta factory in Turkey. Nice cheap home defense gun. Got it for $250 OTD NIB! when I pick it up next week I'll let ya'll know how it shoots.

This? I've read about the Serbu's and aside from the cool factor, I don't get it. 2 shots and $705? i would personally get something more usable. Of course of any one gets one, let me know. I'd sure like to shoot the thing! http://serbu.com/top/superShorty.php

Hang out in front og the Governor's Club on the weekends and you will see a few Ferrari's and some other exotics and then cruise over to Franklin towards Old Hillsboro and Alan may be tooling around in one of his cars. In his garage were 3 '64 Aston Martin's (James bond car), a few Bentley's various years, Ford GT (Lamborginish), a very early Rolls Phantom? the kind the Nazi's tooled around in with the straight 12's - except before the Nazi's, and an assortment of other Bronco's, Harley's, Mustangs, etc. He even has his own gas pumps out side.

If you don't mind it not being "concealed" what not use one of these. You could easily attach the "drop" to the shoulder strap and the lateral straps across your chest straps. It would hang in a perfect, quick position and be pretty stable without adding weight. Just a thought and they're cheap. http://www.centerfiresystems.com/LH-BL.asp

Yep, like a full auto m9/11!

Depends on clothing and situation. I just ordered a DM Bullard dual carry so I can use the same holster either way. I would've really liked a K&D Thunderbird (dual carry) but can't wait 16 weeks! But man they are worth it! DM Bullard Dual Carry K&D Thunderbird

Part of it is definitely me "pushing". I may still need to drift the rear a little. I was aiming dead center both head and center mass. That being said, i have hardly ever missed right, with any gun!

Hey, Tungsten - I was thinking of sending it to him for a trigger job. Seems like the consensus is that it is as close to a 1911 trigger as a striker fired can get. Is that not your experience?