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Not the best date car for sure. And my wife still complains I “smell like the cruiser” i.e. exhaust and unburnt fuel, every time I drive it. However, I high school my friends all wanted me to drive because the top was always off. I had that one almost through college before she sacrificed herself in an almost head on collision in 1994 to save a buddy and me. Bought the next one (‘78 FJ40) out of a garage in Memphis in ‘96 and still have it.

Same. Bought it for $2300 from Toyota in Franklin summer of ‘86. If I could just go back and put it in a barn before I wrecked it the first time...... i have owned an FJ40 ever since.

I guess I could have scrolled down a little and see that there was already the exact same topic. Doh

Who has tired or uses an Urban Carry G-Series holster? I am looking for an IWB holster for my M&P Shield(s). The concept looks cool and comfortable, but I wonder how they perform IRL.

What about the IWI Masada? Optic ready, 17+1 capacity and about $400. Anyone here have one or shot one? It is one I am thinking about.

Thanks for the input Whisper. I know I just need to put more rounds through both. Usually at the range on a work day (read lunch break) I put at least a box through the Shield 9 and the 1911, through the 1911 often gets more. I guess I just need to leave the 1911 In the bag more for the Shield 45.

So I went to the range at lunch and put about 50 rounds through my 1911 and 50 through my M&P Shield 45 and about 31 through my M&P Shield 9 (I only had what was in my full mags). The Shield 45 did not have as sharp a recoil as the Shield 9, but it was not as deep (for lack of a better word) a recoil as the 1911. I need to shoot both Shields side by side more to get a better opinion, but I already think I like the 45 more than the 9. I still like my 1911 the best. I can keep a decent grouping in the center and further out with it. I still pull down and left with both Shields (not as bad with the 45). That is a different topic, but I wonder what I am doing different. The trigger is definitely different between a 1911 and a striker fired pistol. That and the weight. It makes me wonder if that is the cause. Sometimes I just aim high and right.

Once I shoot my M&P Shield 45, I will give an opinion. To date, I have only shot 45acp through a full size 1911 (I’ve had two). I too am curious how the lighter frame, shorter barrel will be as compared to a full frame 1911. Hitting the range tomorrow so I will let you know.

An honest question here. In a defense situation, will a $1000-$1200 1911 (or a $2500 1911) do much more than my $300 1911? It is GI model, shoots straight and tight to my ability.

I like my M&P Shield 9 so much I bought it a Big Brother. Thanks DJTC45

Who has used a Boresnake for gun cleaning and if so, what do you think as compared to traditional cleaning methods? It seems like a fairly easy method to keep the barrel clean, but I wonder how quickly the boresnake gets to dirty to use.

Full size 1911 (love this gun) then a M&P Shield 9 for easier carry. Now I’m looking at a M&P Shield 45. I just like the 45acp over the 9mm, but want the smaller size for easier concealment On the 40S&W topic, my first handgun was a Kahr K40 back in ‘97 or ‘98. I still have it. I like the caliber ok, but not enough to want to stock all three ammunition sizes.

Thank you indeed to all the service men and women, past and present, in war time and peace time who defend our country.