TGO David

I can't help but wonder... are you worried about something on the background check? I only ask because lately we've had a few stories here about folks who passed the check and then subsequently had their permits revoked when the State discovered things like misdemeanor marijuana use on their criminal record. If you're at all worried about something on your record, you might want to do some checking before you spend your money. :-\

How's it taste?

3 Doors Down is one of my favorite bands.

I think it was Jeff Cooper who said that the purpose of a handgun is to fight your way to your rifle.

No problem. Thanks to Westwindmike for alerting me. I'm surprised she slipped past the various features that usually block spammers.

Spammer. I just deleted her account.

You've been sneaking around my house?!? Sniff first, turn on electrical appliances second! We don't want a house-sized crater from a methane explosion!

It's the 3rd Tuesday. I keep having brain farts when I type this stuff. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28613&postcount=1

No, not every S&W goes through them. I'm sure Joe can explain better.

The stock sights stink. I liked my 10-8 sight from www.10-8performance.com and will order another for the M&P 9 when I get around to picking one up. Another good source for all things M&P is www.mp-store.com I've learned the hard way that most of the time when I suck with a particular gun, it's me and not the gun. Some guns just exacerbate inherent flaws in my shooting style and that leads to greater frustration. But then there's that stupid LEM trigger on the first HK P2000 that I bought...

www.speedshooterspecialties.com They sell replacement guide rods and springs in varying weights. I used their stainless guide rod and a few different springs in my M&P 40 depending on the ammo that I was shooting. Their tungsten guide rod is a nice piece and adds some extra heft to your gun to control flip, but you might not be able to use it in a 3-Gun competition if they require the gun to be the same weight as stock. Regardless, give the M&P a chance to impress you.

I think you're going to find that it's the shooter and not the weapon. I was the exact opposite going FROM that family of handgun to the HK P2000. The M&P tends to be very accurate after you get the hang of it. I shot some of my best scores in USPSA using my M&P 40 and will be picking up a M&P 9 from Joe in a few weeks so that I can resume using one for such purposes.

Just be thankful that you didn't spend $3,000 to get a Nighthawk with Krylon spray-paint coating on it.

The plan as of two months ago was that there would be a TFA meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month... period. However when you look at the TFA's own message board, there was a post made by John Harris bringing up the idea of canceling the Nov and Dec meetings because of the holidays. At this point I'm starting to feel that whether or not there will be a TFA meeting is rather moot. Chapters in other counties seem to enjoy considerable success while Nashville flounders. Part of why it flounders is the hit-or-miss meeting schedules that have cursed the chapter for a while now. So to answer your question: If they follow the proclamation that we made two months ago, then yes there will be a meeting. Regardless, there will be an informal gathering of TN Gun Owners members at the Picadilly Cafeteria right down the street.

My chances of being there just went up a bit. 80/20.

I think what Joe was saying is that they are the distributor in TN. Not the only shop who sells them.

Any metal object can crack under the wrong circumstances. Magnafluxing each slide to check for fracture lines would be fairly expensive but this seems to be the approach SIG took with at least that one particular production run of slides. You have to give them credit for that. This could just as easily happen to a Wilson Combat handgun, a Glock, an H&K... you name it. The slide doesn't have to be made of pig metal; it can be forged or CNC cut from cold stock. And it's not limited to just firearms; it's seen in things like engine blocks, brake rotors, bolts, nuts, etc. quite frequently. As long as the manufacturer stands behind the replacement or repair of the firearm and no one gets hurt... I see it as being mildly distressing but ultimately a non-issue. Guns are mechanical. Mechanical things can and will fail.

Rabbi will be ordering your new piece for you soon.

All of the M&P automatics can be ordered with or without locks. Depends on your preference.

I think I know where you're headed and I like it. When we were kids, my grandfather used to rope off a sled to the back of his K5 Blazer and tow me and my brother around the streets or around the municipal park. That was some of the most fun I've ever had. Invariably you'd end up with pants legs full of snow from where it was kicked up past your shoes.

Whoa... too many details there.

I have beer, unsalted peanuts, a Red Baron pizza in the freezer and lots of other groceries if I have to... {gasp!} break down and really cook something. I've also got a full tank of diesel and a truck that I haven't had the pleasure of cavorting about in when it snows. So... BRING IT!!!

Post pics.

I keeel you!!!

Yeah and you know, since they are sighted in so that the dot and point of impact coincide at about 25yds, you're not going to be able to accurately shoot your thumb off at such a close distance. Just sayin'.