papa61

I understand and respect your choice. I would ask that you think about a couple of things. Are you unarmed to and from church? If not, how secure is your firearm in your car for the time you are in the services?

I have dies for both. Acquired them from a gent who retired from cowboy action shooting. Don't own a 45 colt,,,yet. But I can use the dies as leverage with the wife when I set out to buy one.

Yep, If the winning powerball would intervene....

Matilda and Venus. Our Great Dane and our step dog. Venus belongs to my step daughter Timmy, our 7-9 year old part Dane rescue with Matilda Timmy and Matilda competing for Mama's attention. Don't mess with Mama, they don't like that. Timmy is 140lbs of attitude, he knows what you tell him, he just decides if and when he will do it. Matilda is 3 years old, covid dog, she sleeps between us. Venus is a big round ball of chicken. the pic of her laying with Matilda is because she couldn't get out of the corner.

I'm quite a fan of Taurus. My first was a SS 85 back in the mid 80s. It was a trade in from a LEO that felt an autoloader would make a better ankle gun. Good for what it was, grouped good for a snubbie. Trigger on this one was a bit stiff but not gritty. Fit and finish were mediocre. Bought a new 6 inch 669VR at the same time. That one had a great trigger and shot tight groups. I miss both of these, lost in divorce. Currently have a 4 inch SS 608. The heavy cylinder and ported barrel make this a soft shooter with heavy 357 loads. Trigger is excellent on this revolver and fit and finish are very good. Aquired a "sissy" 945 SS at the same time and I adore this pistol. trigger is good especially for an SA/DA gun. Groups are good as are fit and finish. These two were used imports and Taurus does not recognize the serial numbers. This is where I have issues. Taurus would not sell a replacement firing pin group for the 608 becuse they "didn't know what I had". The firing pin wasn't broken, it was missing when I received it BTW. I picked up a 745 at a pawn shop not long ago. Not a fan of striker fired guns and I cannot for the life of me understand why they didn't put a decocker on this. The long takeup on the trigger is awful and I am not comfortable with one in the chamber without the safety on. Fit and finish are good on this piece. I can't tell if it groups well or not as I have not gotten used to the trigger. I had a 4 inch Rossi at one time. Couldn't resisit the Stainless steel 357 with unfluted cylinder. I had to do a bit of polishing of the sear but it was otherwise ok. fit was excellent and it shot well. Nothing newer but I've been happy with all of the Taurus and on Rossi I've owned. I will buy more and do not consider them as second choice to anything except a Python. Currently tracking prices on Taurus 1911, the duo tone model specifically. I'm also looking at PT 145s. well, guess I'm collecting Taurus .45 ACP now.

I had a small coy pond where we used to live. They will clean one out if you don't watch.

My sister has arthritis in her hands. She shot the course with a 22 and almost zero training. yes, she passed.

Have not seen one of these this nice in many years. I can tell you these little things will not fail.

Welcome! But the weather? LOL

How dare you assume to know what I think or how I engage others. Who gave you any authority to speak for anyone else? I speak for myself, both at the polls and after. I do not attend demonstrations, I do not engage in surveys. My stance is quite transparent and well known by those around me at work, at church, and in public for those who pay attention. My understanding of the Us Constitution is obviously better than yours because you would sit down and negotiate with those who wish to tear it down. And for what? to feel like you have accomplished something? Something like squandering away what is rightfully and legally ours? you're barking up the wrong tree in the wrong woods. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

This was my "red flag" We are entrenched because the anti's are never satisfied with compromise. We are talking about a God given right guaranteed not to be infringed by our constitution. I will not engage further.

BUMP

Same level of intellect as "Boss Hogg"

they say a man who can make a woman laugh can maintain the relationship. Don't know how I've kept my dear wife for 20 years, she does NOT get my sense of humor. See @gregintenn's idea, Mrs does get a kick out of that. Otherwise, show her every day that you love her and she's the most important thing in your life.

I'm sick to death of Giffords view of state's gun laws. Quote all of their line on the news and fail to mention Maine has flag laws and he was know to be mentally unstable. It's the lack of gun control laws that is the cause of this. Maine gets a B in gun laws and an F- in follow through. THERE! put that s#!t on the news.

the anti gunners will use this for years. news cycle will probably be lengthened in light of the current administration foaming at the mouth over ARs

you can't offend me, I held a flashlight for my dad

Suspenders might just be a good answer.

Lubys and Texas were sued many years back for that reason. Woman claimed she lost both parents because she was forced to leave her pistol in the car.

I cannot remember the TCA number, I'd have to look at the sign again. But I do believe it's a felony, and loss of right to own firearms goes with it. I would not want to be caught in a gun free building. Originally, there were conditions that had to be met before one could ban weapons on business property. Security, metal detectors, etc, but this was dropped. I have mixed feelings on this. I agree with property or business owners having the right to set rules but that gets into a gray area, what if the owner is a bigot? I just don't patronize businesses that post or publicly state firearms are unwelcome. Hell, I hate using walmart because of their stance on guns.

have not tried these. I tend to stay away from universal holsters. but this one is popping up on my accounts. Praetorian Holster - best holster for seated draws (dinosaurized.com) 39.99 each to save you some time on this.

Don't believe I have ever bought a belt at walmart. not all of my belts are gunbelts true, but all are quality leather. the belt is not my problem LOL. After losing 30 lbs I'm still fat and have two new belts that are too large. Still have issues with too much belly and a full size pistol makes it worse.

Yep, my sling bag has extra AR mags and is way too heavy for EDC. And it SCREAMS tactical bag,,,mainly because it is. For EDC i am thinking something smaller, maybe even a belt bag. Bigger than a phone case but smaller than a tablet bag. Something just big enough for a full sized pistol, wallet, and normal pocket stuff. It needs to be useful for pistol without saying "I'm a ho;ster". If I find a design I like I'll post it once it's done.

That's something I hadn't thought of. Good idea! I don't know if I could wear one all day though most would have no problem.

I work with a man who wears a belt and suspenders, always found that odd myself. not knocking suspenders, never tried them. If my pants or shorts have belt loops, I'm wearing a belt. Overalls with and inside the bib holster attachment has crossed my mind more than once, but I could carry a S&W 29 in the front pocket so really not necessary. To be fair, I don't wear sweats or coaches shorts out anywhere so I always have a belt on when I'm out. To me, a belly band would be the best in that instance though. Had to wear a hernia wrap after surgery and I don't think it would be comfortable, so back to fanny pack. LOL