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I love these. Had a shot at one of the full sized in 45 ACP and let it slip away.

Two articles I just read said Ruger wanted the capacity including facility, machinery, and staff. Speculation is to not only increase capacity but expand their offerings. So it may be like Ruger/Marlin and produce what Anderson top sellers are. If the Marlin aquisition is any indication we should expect higher quality control for Anderson products with a short interruption in availability.

A carry pistol should be your first choice. Find one that fits you, comfortable in the hand. I agree you should try and shoot a few different models before making your choice. The OP said "budget" renting pistols at the ranges around here doesn't qualify as "LOW budget". With that said, it might be cheaper than the wrong pistol. But it IS your choice, no one except you will know if you are comfortable with it, Practice is a high priority. Therefore, if one is on a budget I would agree with the lower priced gun and more ammo. I've never owned a Glock so I won't malign them other than to say they are the Camry of pistols, ugly, basic, working machines. And just like the Camry, they have risen to overpriced for the machine due to reputation. Also remember that Glock also fails, breaks, and have issues. I'll put my Taurus pistols round for round against any other brand. LAKELINE, M-CARBO, and GALLOWAY PRECISION all carry replacement/upgrade parts for Taurus G2/G3 pistols. There are also multiple videos on installing these parts as well as how to's on fixing perceived issues. As an example, a Glock 21 is twice what I paid for a Taurus PT845. And for a poly framed pistol I prefer the Taurus.

No secret I'm a Taurus fan. Currently have three in 45ACP, one 357 mag revolver, one 9MM and a 380 and looking for more. I have the precursor to the G3 in a PT111 G2. Not a fan of striker fired but it works well. I do not care for Taurus trigger feel on their striker fired pistols but I don't like striker fired in general. Unlike others, I've had very good results with Taurus. My recommendation would be GX4 unless you need the higher capacity. The ones I've picked up have had a better trigger than the G2 or G3's I've handled. Also they are slimmer making them easier to conceal and carry.

yeah, mine are just babies. Very little training. I've gotten lazy on training in my later years. They would lick you to death as long as I like you. Or rip you open and remove your squeaker if you attack me or mama.

Rock Island Armory 1911 A1 FS in 9MM can be bought for $300-400. I have one in 45 and it's a good pistol, runs fine and feeds 230gr hydrashok with no issues.

Rock Island VRPF14 12 Gauge 14.1" Pump Action, Black - VRPF14 | Palmetto State Armory

I sent this to our Senators; I am very disappointed in the US Senate allowing an appointed liberal to divert progress against the infringements on our God given right to keep and bear arms. The NFA of 1934 was written to combat a problem created by the US congress with prohibition. Specifically, making certain legal firearms illegal in an attempt to protect authorities from organized crime that grew powerful by making money smuggling alcohol. If we look at historic court rulings and Constitutional amendment, we can see that it is Unconstitutional to attach a fee, tax, or test to any Constitutionally guaranteed right. The NFA goes against the Constitution and needs to be overturned. It seems our court system while being protective of the right to vote, have a blind spot to "shall not be infringed" so it is up to congress to strike the NFA in it's entirety. Joe Biden was a liar, Cannons were perfectly legal for citizens to own. Our founders wanted the populace to be able to defend themselves and their country. Make it right.

From my emails to our Senators; I am very disappointed in the US Senate allowing an appointed liberal to divert progress against the infringements on our God given right to keep and bear arms. The NFA of 1934 was written to combat a problem created by the US congress with prohibition. Specifically, making certain legal firearms illegal in an attempt to protect authorities from organized crime that grew powerful by making money smuggling alcohol. If we look at historic court rulings and Constitutional amendment, we can see that it is Unconstitutional to attach a fee, tax, or test to any Constitutionally guaranteed right. The NFA goes against the Constitution and needs to be overturned. It seems our court system while being protective of the right to vote, have a blind spot to "shall not be infringed" so it is up to congress to strike the NFA in it's entirety. Joe Biden was a liar, Cannons were perfectly legal for citizens to own. Our founders wanted the populace to be able to defend themselves and their country. Make it right.

I've tried different plugs over the years along with a few muffs. The foamies with muffs are the way to go if you are highly sensitive or shooting big bore indoors. WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THE PHONE?!! BTW, Harleys with straight pipes are bad too.

Looks like Matilda and Snoopy are going to have pups.

No joke, sorry. But it's so hot my dogs come in the first time I call them. And I HATE the hot humid pollen filled "spring"

I agree and can only add trigger reach for my smaller hands. I don't like striker fired and I am not fond of polymer frames though I am working with a double stack DA/SA poly framed trying to get familiar enough with it to be comfortable carrying it. Until I do, 1911 will suit me fine.

same here

Trigger pull is the deciding factor. If you had two identical pistols which one would you choose to carry, the 10# gritty pull or the 6# smooth as glass? Floating firing pins have been in use since the 1880s. S&W used them, discontinued them, then brought them back. Remember, revolvers don't have a firing pin block as available in series 80 1911s. Modern revolvers have a transfer bar that does nothing to capture the "floating" firing pin. There is in my mind no drop safe pistol. The possibility of even a pistol with a firing pin block being discharged by any number of forces when dropped is always there. There is no such thing as an accidental discharge, it's negligent discharge or even unintended discharge. Those who are truly staunch in handling firearms do not break the rules which allow unintended consequences. Machines are dangerous, all of them, including the lever and fulcrum. Familiarity can make one comfortable and thereby lax. Short version; guns are not drop safe, none of them.

Stop it! Old Colts are so sweet, and expensive. That pair is beautiful!

I don't remember the book but it's a true statement.

This strengthens the shot placement argument somewhat. However, the.45s were almost positively not hollow point and buckshot runs out of steam fairly quickly. That said, one 45 to the central nervous system would have dropped him like a wet rag.

Yep, I'm a Col. Jeff Cooper fan. I carry condition 1, Cocked & locked, chamber loaded, hammer cocked, safety on. While this is the preferred method, what you are describing is condition 2 which was totally acceptable and may have been the way southpaws were taught when I was in way back then. I will say that I do not like ambi safety levers as having a lever away from the body leaves it open to be disengaged by simply sliding into the car seat. I also believe the 1911 feeds more reliably with 45 ACP than the 9MM. Has to do with ramp angle and OAL of the cartridge. Most mid to high end pistols have figured out how to overcome this issue.

I've bought from GunBroker. I've bought from local auction house but not firearms.

My kind of "power" chair.

If we have COTD, someone tell me how to post this one.

I see the plus occasionally on GB. I had forgotten they were alloy framed. But as you said, 9mm only. I do love my M45, second one I've had as I sold the first one to pay my divorce lawyer. They aren't perfect but it fits me quite well. Megastar wouldn't be my choice for 40 shooting 40. Little bit of overkill there LOL.

I carry an officer's size 45, all steel, and it's a chunk. Not a 1911 pattern but modified of the same type action. If I were picking a 1911 for EDC it would be a lightweight commander. My preference is for hammer fired SA but I am trying to get used to a poly frame DA/SA double stack. Less weight, more rounds, and a decock/safety lever so it can be cocked and locked or first shot double action. Trust me when I say a full sized all steel 1911 takes dedication to EDC.