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????? What's your concern? Economic unstability? Job loss? Fear of total collapse causing TEOTWAWKI? Or just gun fears in general? Personal defense weapon? Glock's a good choice for a first gun. Have you tried different guns/calibers? Glock 19--9mm is a good place to start. Check out different gun shops in the area. Check rental guns to try out and find something that feels right for you. I'd suggest Guns & Leather in Greenbriar as a start. Good selecrion. Fair prices. And a friendly staff that can awnser questions. They also have probably the best range facility in the area. Don't be intimidated by all the choices. Start slow. Pick one and jump in. We all started the same way as a novice. Good luck.

Good option. I''ll give it a try. I may be the only Tennessee-born redneck in the state that doesn't wear a cap. Just never liked them. But... the times are a changin'.

I've been fighting the same situation. Sometimes I'll use the safety goggles; other times I shoot with my regular glasses. Neither seems to be a perfect solution. Safety goggles better protection. See sights and target with glasses. I usually opt for the glasses and have had only one little problem with that. A hot 40 casing, and I do mean HOT, bounced off the wall and lodged in my frames. Got a little character burn for it. I keep meaning to look for alternatives. There must be a solution out there for us older geezers.:-\

That makes as much sense in the pricing variations as an explanation anything else. I've got an older Colt Officers model 4", a S&W micro 945 3.25', an SA Champion Operator 4'' and an Auto Ordnance 5''. Bought each at the time because the price was right and the fever was upon me. Each has it's own character and is a good shooter. Personally, I find the SA to be my favorite and most accurate. The S&W the most troublesome with mags and ammo preferences. The Officers Model and the Auto Ord. feed just about anything and give no troubles at all. As a novice to 1911 pistols I really can't feel justified to address any particular features and variations. I just go with what I like.

That's the funniest thing I've read in a long while. I'm printing this for some of my hunting buddies. It should start a wole new round of lies...uhh, I mean stories, yeah that's it, stories about hunts they've been on.

I've only met a few of the TGO members in person, but I can attest to the fact that every one I have has been a pleasure to talk with and seemed to be completely as they appear in print here. But this example of honorability far surpasses what many people today would give all these "rightwing [and some lefties too, I think] gunnut extremists'' credit for. It is an honor and a privilege to be even loosely associated to such a great group of people as these examples of our membership.:no1:

Don't think you'll go wrong with a SA. I have had a LW Loaded Champion Operator for about a year, and after a few FTF and a break in period, it has been a great pistol. Good crisp trigger and very accurate. The only issue I've had was not the fault of the gun, had some old mags with weak springs that needed replacing. Otherwise it's great. I think Magic's right about the stainless finish for resale.

AAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Didn't RK Shows put on the shows at the old Smyrna Walmart? If it was, should be a decent show. But isn't the location the National Guard building? How much room is there?

Can't go wrong with the xd/sc! I've had one in 9mm for about a year and love it. VERY accurate. Easy to hold and shoot. And I too like the grip safety. I've been getting into 1911's for the last few years so I don't really notice it. I'm into my third xd now and haven't found anything that holds and shoots better. Except maybe my SA LT Operator in 45. Anyway, got off track. My father-in-law was given an xdsc 9 for his birthday last year and he, his son, and I went out to shoot it and several other guns that day. I didn't get really impressed until I shot it. I was stunned at the accuracy from that little 3'' gun. And the feel was great. We went to several shops that afternoon until I found one. Took it home that day. Great little gun.

The 22 revolvers are a blast to shoot. And cheap too. Good looking piece.

Baxter?? I'm from Baxter. Left there in 1974 and still have lot of family in the area. You picked a pretty nice place. Land still fairly reasonable. Pretty good air. Not too many Yankees and Undocumented immigrants yet. All joking aside; it's a good area. It's changed alot since I moved, but still nice to go back. What part did you buy in, if you don't mind saying? Anyway. Welcome home.

Absolutely Beautiful Guns!!! And I completely agree with the "Pass It On" . I'm a fair shooter at best with limited knowledge but I like nothing more than introducing someone to the shooting sports and helping foster the love of guns and shooting.

This is personal opinion only. Many will disagree with me but you asked for differences between the xd/xdm series. So.. I like the xd series better. Even withe the multiple backstraps, the xdm line is just too large for my hands. It doesn't sit quite comfortably in grip/shooting position. The ergonomic and cosmetic upgrades are good but are they enough to warrant the $150+ price differences? And as 10mm4me added, very few of us can really tell the difference in the match grade and regular barrel in a gun that shoots as well as the xd platform does? Over the last few years, I've acquired two full size xd and one xdsc and find the sc to be my personal favorite. Its a 9mm and shoots amazingly well for a short barrel gun. Once again, these are my opinions about them and are probably going to have many in total disagreement with them. Just get what feels best and shoots best for you. You won't go wrong with any xd.

I have a PT140 and really like it; But wouldn't consider it a "pocket pistol" in the usual sense. It's a good carry size for iwb carry [although I prefer a belt holster personally]; but not sure if you mean pants pocket or even light jacket pocket. If you want a pants pocket carry, I'd really consider something like the 809 Slim or a Keltec. Although I don't care for the trigger pull on the 9mm keltec. JMO

Big +1. I have a commander size Operator that shoots better than the Colt Officers model and my S&W 945 Micro. Sorry for the further hijack.

Does kinda sound like him.

My thinking is that lasers do have a place and are useful to guys like myself with eye issues and for the wives who don't shoot regularly. I have CT grips on a Jframe for my wife, and am planning on one for a K frame. I have found that after a little time sighting in, the dot and impact point on the jframe are in perfect unity from extreme close range out to about 30 yards, at least by sandbag testing. Wife likes her gun with them so I'd give them a +1. Also considering a set for house and carry guns for me. JMO

I've heard many good things about the RIA pistols and wouldn't hesitate to have one if the chance occurred. Good looking pistol. Have fun with it. I really like the Commander size.

I'll echo Mike357's comment, the Springfield looks great. I have an Operator and love it.

I got a Sigma 40 on a trade several years ago. I'd agree with 90%+ on these comments--long heavy trigger, somewhat bulky,accurate, good shooter, really good gun for the price, and pretty much a copy of the Glock 22. Put them side by side and you'll be surprised at how much so. As for the trigger job from S&W, that sounds like a good idea. I didn't know they'd do it free of charge. John Wall at Eastside [shades of He Who Must Not Be Named] did some work on mine and improved the trigger considerably. I can't quote the price for it was an "inside" deal. But I understand that $25-35 range for the work. Anyway, I'd not call the Sigma a pos, not the greatest pistol either; but a good servieable weapon at a reasonable price.

Just tried the release on my onw xd9sc. As with some others, the release is a little hard. But I must say I really hadn't noticed it before or had it bother me. Could it be the power of suggestion? But I really can't say the release pressure needed is excessive or much different than that of other autoloaders I have. Not saying that it is not irritating to some of us with smaller hands; but I can't say it seems excessive. I have about 400 rounds thru mine and the only issue is that the 10 round mag has a slight rattle when fully loaded. Drop to 9 rounds and no sound. I've taken the mag apart and can't see any obvious problems. It functions perfectly, just has that little rattle with a full load in it.

Some nights around here sound like a slow day at a good range.

WOW!!! Thanks for that, StPatrick.

No citations. Just a very stern warning while he tried to keep from laughing. I don't think he'd ever seen a possum before and had to be convinced that it was a varmint and not same tame animal.