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I picked up the Heritage tonight on Gunbroker. It was the only place I could find one, and was cheaper than it is listed on Buds.

What about the Dan Wesson Heritage 45? I am going to go with a government model. So it is either it or a XSE. CZ-USA -> DAN WESSON RZ-45 Heritage

I am not a huge fan of a Para. What about a Colt XSE either the commander or the government model? I saw one today at a shop and liked the feel of it, except the grip safety.

I have an 89 too. I like it until it ejects the casing and hits me in the forehead. It happens at least once a magazine. Then it goes back in the safe for a couple months.

I honestly don't know how much I will carry it because I have a Glock 30 that I carry the majority of the time. The Dan Wessons are tough to find. I'll probably have to order one, but I would rather buy one I can see at a shop. How is the trigger pull on a Springfield? I have only shot their GI 1911s.

My dog almost died from one dose of Hartz flea and tick. The emergency vet bill was about $500. So now I pay extra for the good stuff. There is one chemical that Hartz uses that makes them cheaper and less safe than vet products. You would have probably seen a reaction earlier if it were going to occur. My dog's reaction was within 4 hours.

That's a chunky gun for an ankle holster.

Nice.

I think the biggest thing now is deciding between a 5" and a commander.

I am in the market for a new 1911. I want to go with a stainless or satin finish. I saw a Dan Wilson that I fell in love with right off the bat. I haven't fired one, but it feel like a high quality gun. I also looked at a Springfield Loaded and Operator. The trigger pull felt a little heavy on the Loaded compared to my Kimber. It will not be my main carry piece, but will get carried some. I am in limbo between a 5" and a commander. Any advice on either the SA or DW would be appreciated. I would like to stay around $1000, preferably on the lower side.

I would call Sig. They will email you an UPS shipping label with prepaid overnight shipping. That is the quickest way.

I've ordered several guns from them without any problems.

The recoil is a lot less than a .38 +P in a snub nose revolver.

I have a 229 in .357. I don't think it is excessive for the gun. I carry it with Gold Dots, and they don't have any more muzzle flash than a .45 or .40. I find the recoil in both a Glock 32 and the 239 to be better than a .40 recoil. It is the difference in being slapped in the hand (.357) and being punched (.40). The recoil out of the .357 sig is harsh, but more not any less manageable than a .40. I think it is a whole lot less than that of a .45. The 229 handles the round better than the polymer frame on the Glock 32. The Glock 32 is a little easier to conceal than the 229. Both the 32 and the 229 have drop in barrels that convert them to a .40. The magazines are compatible with both rounds. In a Glock the conversion barrel runs around $98, and a little more in a 229. I think S&W makes a M&P .357sig that is probably comparable to the Glock. H&K makes one in the USP series, but I am not a fan of those, personal preference. FN makes the FNP in a .357 sig that comes with 3 hi cap mags. It is a nice option for a polymer frame. I love the ballistics of the .357 sig. Gold Dots are around 1450 fps and 1525 with Doubletap ammo. Buffalo Bore has a low flash round that is 1425 fps.

I shot both a PPK and a Bersa .380 at the range. I went with the Bersa. I thought it shot better, and the price is almost half that of a Walther.

I agree. I also like Buffalo Bore +P 9mm. It isn't much more money to pick up a box of Golden Sabre 9mm or Gold Dots.

My preference is for the compact size, 19 or 23. I have a 19 and love it. I am adding a 30 to the mix as well.

I saw one at a local shop for $550. It is a really nice gun. Bud's is always a great shop to deal with.

Is a Colt any better than a Bushmaster or RRA? They are all mil-spec aren't they? What about a M&P?

I found a RRA for $900 at a shop with a tactical quad rail. It looked like the best rifle off the shelf.

I am wanting to get my first AR, and I'm looking for guidance. I've looked at Bushmaster M4 Patrolman and the DPMS on buds. I also looked at a Rock River Arms AR. I don't really know what to look for. Should I go with the DPMS for $650 and add everything I would want to it? Or should I go with a separate upper and lower and do the build? I am not looking to add optics right off the bat.

It would be nice if some of the Knoxville stores would run a sale on their ammo.

Is Georgia Arms at the show?

The price isn't guaranteed either. I bought UMC .45s a few months ago and had to cancel the order because they tried to charge me the new price not the original purchase price.

They make a great product. I owned the .380 and loved it. I shot a friend's 9mm, and it was a good shooter. Very high quality for the price. You may be able to find a Ruger 9mm (89, 94) for around the same price. Either one would be a great nine.