Jamie Jackson

As @chances R and others have mentioned... I purchase guns and then shoot them, and shoot them, and shoot them... So...This thread has me seriously considering picking up an LCP. Is the difference in price between the LCP 1 ($169.00) at PSA and LCP2 ($250.00-$270.00) worth the extra cost? From what I read the trigger is improved on as the LCP 2 as well as the sights. I guess I need to check if Point Blank has both and give them a test run. But opinions are welcome.

Welcome aboard!

At the risk of a minor drift, I subscribe to Claude Werner's "Tactical Professor" blog. A recent post mentioned that Ruger's LCP is one of the most prolific handguns currently being made. Quote: from "Revolvers are Passe" " Production of the LCP as of Year End 2017 has been 2,272,204 pistols, making it one of the most popular pistols in America." It's an interesting post and surprised me quite a bit. Worth a quick minute to read imho. https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2019/02/12/revolvers-are-passe/ I think I need to get one and pull out my dies and start handloading a few .380 rounds.

I agree based on the quality handgun choices we now have available. But in 1986 there weren't the same affordable options. My primary handgun was a 4" 686. I occasionally carried a .44 Bulldog Pug. So the AMT Backup was a deep concealment option. I'm quite pleased with my Shield these days, but a pair of LCP's seem like a viable consideration.

I don't know. But I think a person would be smart to be as proficient as possible with any emergency tool they choose to use. I shoot the crap out of my J Frame and handload to be able to afford to do so. It's a niche tool, for NPE or as a secondary...but I am responsible for each round launched from it. So I applaud your desire to do this tercel. Way back when, late '80's early 90's, I had an AMT .380 backup, handloaded for it, and shot the crap out of it. Guns eventually wear out if shot enough. Why not own 2 of them? One for training/practice and one to carry if that's your chosen tool. Just my $0.2 worth...

Still watching the mail here too Greg. iirc I submitted on 12/2/18, so Hopefully not much longer.

This is sage advice! The "feel" is very subjective to each of us. I love "K" frame Smith's, but that's me. I have a 686 I purchased in 1986, it was my first "carry" gun. The GP 100 is a tank, but a great gun as well. But a great thing about revolvers is the multitude of grip options available, especially for Smith's. I see you're in Knoxville. Point Blank has a good variety of revolvers and she can get some hands on there and shoot any of them she has an interest in. Great folks there! Very personable. Good luck with your search. Keep us posted. link: https://shootpointblank.com/shoot-point-blank-knoxville-tennessee

Welcome aboard Hunter!

Thanks Ronald. I don't think I've tossed anything that looks like that. I'll be watching for it.

Thanks Garufa!

Excellent! Was the envelope clearly marked? It'd be just my luck to think it was junk mail and toss it in the trash

Impressive. Thanks tercel!

Well, it's probably too soon ... But has anyone received any of their rebates yet?

LOL. I feel your pain! There's a thread on here somewhere about this same issue. I did the same during/after the Black Friday sales and I am still waiting for my refund cards... eventually they'll arrive, eventually... But they don't make it terribly easy either.

Another SG Ammo satisfied customer here. I'd recommend signing up for their newsletter as they run frequent specials. https://www.sgammo.com/ For Self Defense/Carry ammo I tend to use Bone Frog Gun Club. If your choice is listed "Out Of Stock" just check back in a few days. These guys sell a lot of affordable quality ammo and ship fast. https://www.bonefroggunclub.com/collections/ammunition

Shared this one with my son last weekend. He's 35 and has great taste in music.That's a gift from his mother.

Details man! And more pics! That's nice good Sir, well done.

Prayers are definitely being sent. "F***" Cancer is right! Mine was minor by comparison. We have a very close friend undergoing chemo and is post mastectomy. She's tough and she's a fighter. Trust in God goes a long way. Prayers will continue.

Thanks @Obiwan! Chris Baker has an excellent sense of humor. I much prefer his character's take vs the other numerous Shot Show vids on the web.

@deerslayer Sluggish... I can see where some would say that, but heck...I'm sluggish LOL We've used @BrasilNuts G34 in the past. Huuummmm? Tamara Keel does a decent writeup in RecoilWeb. She's a shooter, not just a writer. The below is quoted from an article she wrote in Recoil. I look forward to reading her followup article. https://www.recoilweb.com/seismic-disturbance-145326.html "Leaving Range Day, this ammunition is one of the most interesting things we saw there, and not least for the puzzles it raises."

You are correct my friend. Strange idiosyncrasy as I ran about 100 rounds of those through my Shield last week and they cycled great and were easy to hand eject... with my G17 hand ejection is a hit & miss kinda thing.

I think you make some excellent points in this post. In Oct 2017 we ( Brad, @BrasilNuts, and I) cast, coated, and worked up some 160 gr 9mm loads. Using Titegroup we came up with some very accurate and soft recoiling loads. Our velocities ranged from 824 fps to 940 fps out of a Glock 17 and a Glock 34. (FWIW the 824 fps dropped to 753 fps in my Shield). The 940 fps loads showed signs of overpressure. I guess with a proprietary powder mixture and the proper, professional grade pressure testing equipment the ammo manufactures should have, their claims may be safely achievable. I believe some competition folks on BE Forums work with this bullet weight in 9mm and many of them are quite knowledgeable... I would like to read more about their testing and development procedures though. But I imagine they hold that info close. I wouldn't mind working with some 185 gr bullets for S&G's. But I'll happily stick with 147 gr HST or similar for a carry load. At $1.38/per round I don't think I'll be purchasing any to play with.

Someone will buy it... sigh

Very nice indeed! Some quality leather and you are GTG!

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