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I have had 2 I wouldn't trust. A Taurus Millennium .40, which literally fell apart in my hands at the range. Sent it back to Taurus. They kept it for around 3 months and it showed up one day in the mail with NO info on what they had done to it? Traded it for a Glock 27. Also a Diamondback .380, which I want to LOVE, and do when it goes "Bang", which is most of the time. Keyword being MOST.

I have several Sigs--229 .40, 224 .40, 220 10mm, 238, AR-15. I cannot comment on their customer service because I have never had a single jam with any of them (except for the occasional stovepipe--which I put on me limp wristing it). I would probably be pissed if they gave me any lip about returning a defective one, though.

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Well, I found my Sig 220 10 mm and have been trying to post a picture of it and cannot seem to figure out how to do it.  I am sure you would all love it.

Thanks everyone.  Just making sure I was not somehow missing something.

DId you for sure decide on a specific round?  I have seen some older weapons that shoot some VERY specific ammo that may or may not be the calibers and loads available today.

I keep seeing more and more weapons listed as having "Faux Suppressors."  Forgive me if this is a stupid question but do they DO anything?  Why would anyone want one, other than (a feebile attempt) to look cool?  Do they serve ANY purpose?  Added size and ostensibly added weight.

Seems like a lot of effort?

Comm--will you part with the Sig?  Say your price?

I was at the Nashville Goodman's Fairgrounds Gun show a few months ago and a Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Stainless was the most expensive price I could find at the whole show (I was bored and waiting on someone, so I just walked around trying to find the highest price weapon at the show).  It was priced at $3500.

I am looking for a Sig 220 10 mm SA/DA.  I cannot seem to find one.  If anyone sees one, please hit me up.  (I am NOT looking for a 10mm SAO or a .45, only the SPECIFIC SA/DA which is only made in reverse two tone).

I would say just to make sure you like the weapon BEFORE you buy it.  I wish I had half the money back that I have spent on "Great Deal" guns, (some of them very  nice and some of them CRAP) that I later decided I did not like--for as many different reasons as there is # of possible options of actions, features, lack of safeties, presence of safeties, grip size, modular grips, Gen 1, 2, 3, 4, series 70, 80, tight tolerances, loose tolerances, and calibers du jour.  And don't even get me started on how many holsters I have purchased.  What have I learned?  Don't buy guns JUST because they are great deals.  Also, (just my opinion) there is a reason that people who are smart enough to have accumulated $1000+ to spend on a weapon, would SPEND $1,000+ on a weapon.  With weapons, as with many things in life, you frequently get what you pay for.  And although I try to not hate, I HATE Taurus.  And for some reason, although I don't HATE them, I kind of dislike Kimber, too.

Thanks @Gkar--I like the looks of the Recluse.  I think Ill try it when I get tired of my Desantis Nemesis.  I wish there was a trial service for holsters.  I really never can tell what I like till I wear it for a week or so.  I have sometimes spent almost as much finding a holster I like as I did on the weapon.

It should be a nice carry weapon for you.  Most guns prefer certain ammo, so check around and see what your gun likes.  I have seen many weapons that PREFER one type of ammo and HATE other ammo.  Don't buy that ammo, no matter how great the deal.  Many are jaded against Kimber because they spend SO much on advertising talking about how great they are.  They are above average weapons for WAY above average price.  I would not buy one for the retail prices but if you got a great deal, then good buy.  Most that I know that carry all the time have several weapons that they carry depending on their situation and wardrobe.  One obviously cannot carry the same weapon wearing shorts and a tucked in golf shirt that they can carry wearing long pants and a jacket.  Here is hoping that the Kimber finds a place in your wardrobe.

I carry the sig p238 in a Desantis Nemisis pocket holster in my front pocket..  I have carried all the usual suspect pocket 380s (Kel Tec, Ruger LCP, etc), most of them in a Galco pocket protector holster.  I switched to the Sig p238, which I had owned for years but never carried because I prefer SA/DA weapons (bigger SIgs).  I switched to the p238 because I decided in my mind that it is just a better shooting weapon than the other 380s that I have carried.  It just feels "better" when I rack the slide and when I shoot.  Plus it has real sights, which I really like.  I carried a Diamondback .380 for a while, which is my second favorite.  Again, the Sig just SEEMS more reliable to me, in my mind.  I practice drawing it all the time and have never had any issues with the hammer snagging.  I REALLY like the Desantis Nemisis holster, which seems to work as described (it is kind of "sticky" and stays in my pocket when I draw.)  I carried a Galco pocket holster before and it is a rough suede on the outside which grabbed well at first, then when it got dirty and worn, the suede just kind of polished down to smooth leather, and did not grab as well to my  pocket when I would draw the weapon.  I bought the Desantis because the Galco did not totally cover the trigger of the sig like it did with previous 380s, but only AFTER I bought it did I realize how much I like it.  With the Galco, I just kind of pushed down on the top of the holster when I would draw the weapon to break the tension.  I would still be doing that if I had not discovered the Desantis Nemesis (if it covered the trigger, of course).  I have never had the safety come off in my pocket.  I did engage the safety once when I had the slide off.  The little spring and pin shot out about 20 feet and it took me about 90 min to find them on the floor of my garage.  If you get a sig and decide to clean it, avoid putting the safety on with the slide OFF, if you can help it.  Trust me on that one.

I love the full auto marking on the side.  That would be a great conversation starter at the range, even if it did not actually mean anything?

Thanks everyone.  I was just afraid I could be missing something?  Like I said, i have only ever bought ARs already complete.  I am kind of partial to my Sabres, they fire great.  Thought I would build one just for fun.  I usually am under the feeling that you get what you pay for, but occasionally a good deal can be had.  When comparing the "function" of a lower, I just couldn't figure out the price discrepancy.  Great advice on the trigger guard, @musicman.  Ill probably end up blowing my play money on an already assembled one before I build one, anyway.  I only have 4 now, though.  How could a man be expected to get by with only 4 and never having built one?

Thanks.  That is kind of what I thought but i was afraid I was missing something?  They range from $25 to $250.  Only difference I can see is the name stamped on some of them.  And the finish, of course.  

I have never built an AR but I am thinking of doing it.  I have 4 ARs that I have purchased "stock", 3 of them Sabres and 1 Sig.  When I look closely, I am wondering--is there really any difference in Lowers?  Can you really buy a "bad" stripped lower?  If so, what makes one "bad"?  Please be patient if this is a dumb question, i really do not know the answer?

I have my Grandfather's Colt Agent.  Runs like a swiss watch.  I don't think he ever fired it and my grandmother used it as a nightstand gun.  It still looks BRAND new.  I just oil it, keep it in the safe, get it out and fire it a little, then oil it again.  I figure at this rate it will last many  more generations.  I have very few safe queens, but this one I like to keep there, for sentimental reasons.

Slightly above average 1911's at WAY above average prices.  Certainly nothing WRONG with them, but seemingly expensive just to be expensive (perhaps to pay for the ridiculous amount of advertising they do in every magazine?).  Just my opinion.  I am thinking someone at Kimber realized that the only thing they are really known for is a 1911 and felt that if they came out with a revolver, guys like us would start talking about them?

I know many do not care for Mas, but I really like him.  How do I sign up for his email list? (ie what site or where do I look?)

Ballistics and penetration can be made to be very complicated but it can also be made very simple.  If we use the concept of ballistics gel, the chest wall of a human man is the equivalent of approximately 8 inches of ballistics gel penetration.  Once the projectile has penetrated the chest wall, it would need another 3-5 inches of penetration to sever vital vessels, heart, and lung.  These organs are very soft so it does not take much more energy.  the chest wall however is quite dense and contains bones (ribs) so much more energy is required to penetrate that very short distance.  310 shells do not have enough to penetrate the chest wall, so basically you would just be pissing off the attacker(--unless you shot them in the face and put out an eye?)  The concept of ballistics gel was developed after the 1986 shootout in Miami where the FBI cornered 2 bank robbers and a shootout ensued.  Many many shots were fired during this shootout but the attackers, although hit 12 times (one of the guys) continued to fire and attack.  The FBI decided we need a better way to evaluate handgun power and Dr Martin Fackler invented the concept of ballistics gel.  Prior to this, for centuries, any time an attacker was not neutralized, the attitude was "we need a bigger gun".  This attitude still continues to this day.  (BUT, when you look at the science, bigger is not ALWAYS better.)  The FBI and SAMMI came up with standards for law enforcement use.  That standard is approximately 12 inches (minimum) of ballistics gel penetration, but not more than 15 inches of penetration, is required for a cartridge to qualify as allowed for law enforcement.  This is why the arguement of "which is best" will never really go away.  Because some do not understand these numbers.  Basically, if you are buying name brand ammo, and it is law enforcement certified, the common defensive calibers are ALL THE SAME.  They all penetrate 12-14 inches, they all expand to around .62 caliber if they achieve standard expansion.  If they DON'T, they cannot be used.  (This is why most .380 ammo cannot be used by law enforcement.  This is changing with the surge of .380 popularity and I assume very soon, some will come up with a 13-14 inch penetrating .380).  My point in saying all of this is that you do not get anywhere near 12 inches of penetration with a 410 shell.  Even with slugs.  And why would anyone want to shoot a 410 slug when you can shoot the same caliber projectile (45 long colt) which IS made to shoot down a shorter barrel, penetrates better, and is usually cheaper.  I know this is long winded and boarders on being inciting to those who like to argue, but I am attempting to explain why I think a 410 judge is a very bad home defense weapon.  Get a 357 if you want a small revolver.  If you like bigger and want a revolver, get a 44 magnum.  If 44 magnum is too much recoil, load it with 44 special.  Very good ballistics and shoots about like a 22 when fired from a heavier 44 magnum weapon.  44 special loaded into my Dan Wesson 8 inch 44 magnum revolver is my wife's favorite weapon to shoot at the range and the one she chooses when she takes her newbie female friends to the range.  Very light recoil.

The problem that I have with this platform is that a 410 shotgun shell fired through a barrel that short does not have enough energy to neutralize an attacker, (especially wearing a leather jacket or several layers).  a plain 45 or even a 9mm or 40 would be more effective.  If you look at their marketing, they are really going for a "get off me" gun for very close range or car use.  I am not knocking the premise, but when you really look at the ballistics, you would be WAY better off with a .357 magnum and a Remington 870 loaded with  00 buckshot.  I remember in my training, I was taught--"If a person is shot with a pistol, they will probably live.  If shot with a shotgun, they will probably die."

I am a Sig Guy and I cannot really articulate WHY?  I just like them.  I have big hands and sigs are big guns?  I have a sig 229 as my night stand gun and a sig 224 that I carry when wearing heavier clothes.  I also own and shoot Glocks and carry them as well (22 and 27) , but I really like the Sigs.  For some reason I love the SA/DA Sigs with the SRT (short reset trigger).  I have never had one of my Sigs or any one of my Glocks jam (except for Stovepipes which I assume is limp wristing).  I would have no problem if you told me that I could never shoot another pistol other than Sig.  I have Colt 1911s and I have never really liked the grip safety.  I have Baretta and Ruger semi autos as well, I like them fine--but do not love them.  I have owned and carried all the usual suspects in .380--hated them all except my Sig p238.    I have never to my recollection shot a CZ.