TGO David

Very happy to have you here with us. Welcome, and enjoy your stay!

Yes! Like any organization, it has it's faults because it is made up of people and people make mistakes... but it's the strongest ally that gun owners and the 2nd Amendment have.

Interesting.

I was on the fence about going this weekend, but I rather doubt I will at this point. Sorry.

FYI... for some reason the prices at your Wal-Mart are about $1.00 - $2.00 cheaper per 50rds than they are in a lot of other areas of Tennessee. Hornet Handler told me that the ammo was cheaper out there too.

I'd be interested in hearing bulk pricing on 9mm, .40SW and .45acp. Say 1000 rounds of each.

On-Target in Murfreesboro. As the weather warms up, I hope to try some of the local outdoor ranges.

Check our new Reviews System here. I have posted reviews on both the CTAC and the Infidel. If I had to chose just one, it would be the CTAC.

How about a feature that lets you rate the offens.... just kidding.

As soon as Meprolight releases the new model for the XD45, I'll be adding them to mine. The model # that is available for the XD right now doesn't work right with the 45acp guns. The rear sight dots are a little low.

I have heard that the Carhartt leather belts make a good alternative to purpose-built gun belts. Thick leather.

The only way I'd likely use my AR for home defense is "when the zombies come" And I agree completely with the idea of a shotgun for home defense, though I am sure there are some juries that wouldn't like the look of my bone stock Remington 870 HD either.

Waynesan, do you mind giving sort of a transcript of how your conversation with your Rep went? Perhaps how you brought up those particular bills and what was said?

Following that logic, any left-handed shooter is just fundamentally screwed from the outset if they use a handgun designed for a right-handed person (i.e. mag release on the left side of the frame). The best prevention for dicking up any procedure under stress is practice, practice, practice.

Bad news for you, Glock has reportedly stated that the 4th generation of their handguns will include the ambidextrous mag release. Frankly, I am surprised that anyone would think that the ambi release is a "dumb idea". Not only are there lefties in the world, but in a fight your right hand or arm could be injured or completely incapacitated. Being able to drop a mag "weak handed" without readjusting your grip on the gun would strike me as being a very good thing. It's no wonder that many other manufacturers have offered the ambi release for years now. The .45GAP flopped because it was an answer to a question that no one had really asked.

I am very happy with the products and service from the folks at Comp-Tac.

Check www.xdpistols.com for pricing. I have not used them yet but their price seem better than anywhere else that I've looked lately.

The only thing that I dislike about the 45acp is the extra cost of ammunition. Other than that, the .010 increase in diameter looks formidable when you're staring down the wrong end of the barrel.

Welcome! My grandfather used to make frequent trips to Oak Ridge for work, and I got to accompany him once or twice. Neat town with an even neater history.

Congrats! Carry often, apply sparingly!

I shoot rifles left handed, but handguns typically right handed. I'm probably 90% with my left hand on handguns.

Welcome! Glad to see new folks signing up.

I'd heard that Springfield was trying to engineer a sub-compact XD45 but was having problems with the 3" bbl length. Did they finally overcome that obstacle?

Based on your statements thus far, I think you would be happiest with the XD9 Subcompact.

My recommendation is C-Products mags with Magpul no-tilt followers. I recently bought five of them from www.wideners.com and paid about $12 each. Mine were coated with the black Mar-Lube finish and had chrome steel springs.