TGO David

Vista isn't bad but you've got to have the machine to support it. I run it on my Thinkpad with CoreDuo/2GB, my Dell GX620 with CoreDuo/2GB and my homebuilt home computer with an AMD64 and 2GB. They all run just fine. I wouldn't buy a Mac and then ruin it by installing Windows even though you can. Leopard is a nice OS and I'd run it in a heartbeat.

I have a parkerized Bersa 380 and it's on "ok" gun but I can think of so many better options in that price range. Please have her try a few other guns before you let her settle on the Bersa, or a .380 for that matter.

They are in Winchester. About an hour and a half from Nashville proper. It's a decent haul but worth it if you're shopping for 1911s. As per my previous statement about the internal extractor vs the external extractor on a Kimber, let me clarify. I had zero problems with my external extractor "Generation 2" gun. But in order of preference, you really want the internal extractor. A Generation 1 gun is best, but the Generation 3 guns are just fine as well. The big difference is that the Gen 1 guns don't use (as much) MIM internal parts whereas the Gen 3 guns do use MIM parts. This isn't as big a deal as some people make it out to be, but some folks prefer machined billet to cast metal. Either of the CDPs that I and my brother traded in would be very good carry weapons. I'd just go for the one Kris had as opposed to the one I had, if you have the choice.

This is going to be long-winded but here goes... Malls are typically owned by property management companies. My own employer has a number of these companies as clients. These companies are well represented by their lawyers. Lawyers generally are not dumb and these companies usually seek their counsel on things like posting signs, especially when the signs tread on legal issues. The fact that these malls post in one or two locations (if at all) or post signs with verbiage that is not in keeping with the TCA prescription, suggests to me several things: #1.) That they post simply to keep the sheep confident in the illusion that they are safe. #2.) That they knowingly leave loopholes for carry permit holders to walk through. #3.) That they also give themselves plausible deniability if you end up having to protect yourself (or flip out and kill innocent people before another HCP holder takes you down) because they can always refer the news media back to their one or two signs "prohibiting" firearms.

Well you ruined the surprise. Guess there's no point in it now.

63 year old pistol packin granny... awesome! Carrying w/o a round in the chamber, though?

I'm going to own another Wilson at some point. I have my heart set on a CQB 5" in black. Maybe I can sell a kidney... Bob-E if you decide to head down there soon and want company, give me a shout. I need to go pick up some 5.11 tacticool pants for a Christmas gift.

Werd. And you want the one that Verbal owned. Internal extractor!

Repair parts for XDs are non-existent because Springfield forces you to send the firearm back to them for service. They won't sell replacement parts to you for you to install.

We occasionally use the local CompUSA for things that we need in a pinch. Mostly I order from CDW. I always hating going to CompUSA, especially if I was wearing any clothing with an IT related logo on it (polo shirt, etc.) because the resident geeks would always try to show you how much they knew about a given subject. It got tiring.

Very cool pics! I still love the one of the HK with the bolt open!

Had a great time! I'm up for shooting some evening during the week if anyone wants to try it. As for the next get together... we'll plan one for January and try to keep the momentum going!

I have heard that Opry Mills is posted at the entrance near the Rainforest Cafe but I have never actually noticed any such sign on my visits to that mall.

I'll hold on the JB Weld for now. I ordered another front sight and will just keep this one's fiber inserts as extras for the new unit.

We are confirmed at Famous Daves for 11:30. See you all there!

Hahahah! Don't think I didn't try a little Locktite!

It is marked for SIG Sauer, so if I ever buy another SIG I can try that.

Midway USA sent me an envelope of goodies today. I got two low-profile aluminum Wilson Combat mag baseplates and swapped them onto two of my #47D mags. They look a lot better in the bobtail than the ETMs do... so I guess that means I need a Gov't length gun for my other mags now. They also sent me a nice Hi-Viz fiberoptic front sight for my XD9 Tactical. These sights always require a little hand fitting with a jeweler's file so no big deal. I set about to install it today and finally made the mistake I have avoided making for several sets. I ran the file across the metal base twice too many times, and well... the sight is too loose in the dovetail. I wonder if Hi-Viz or Midway will have mercy on me and let me get a replacement at a little lower price, or if I can consider this paying my Stupid Tax for 2007.

Definitely. I was just thinking about this a few minutes ago. I'm glad someone posted it!

Welcome to the group!

I have owned an XD 9mm Service (4") model and an XD 45ACP Compact model. My ex has owned an XD 9mm Compact but sold it in favor of an M&P 9mm Compact. I now own an XD 9mm Tactical (5") model that I will use for gaming and just generally enjoying the heck out of at the range. I put 100 rounds through it a week ago and loved every single one. That little gun has quickly become my 2nd favorite toy. The first being the Wilson, of course.

I will call and talk to Sean about it today or tomorrow. I suspect there's not much they can do, but if you have an annual membership that technically is supposed to give you priority access to a lane.

I had Dan Burwell do a trigger job on my M&P 40. It was very nice, but it made the take-up even longer (nothing he can do about that) and I never could quite get used to that aspect. I have an XD-9 Tactical now for gaming and love it. I might do the PistolGear "drop-in trigger job" after I've had some more range time with it, but honestly I am tempted to just leave it alone. It's quite nice where it's at.

I greatly prefer the XD trigger to the M&P trigger. So there.

REMINDER... 11:30am, Famous Daves, Smyrna, Saturday the 8th. The party will be seated under the name "TGO" so just ask the hostess to be directed to us. I am going to call tomorrow (Friday) and request an area to accommodate 16 people.