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jos2f, Just noticed your avatar. I love it! If that's what I think it is, it's hilarious. I may be one of the few still owning a working orginal nintendo pistol.

For DavidCBaker. Nice Rhorback! I've been hearing a lot about them lately. Sure seems interesting. How does it compare with the Keltec 32?

Went to Guns&Leather Friday morning. Ran about 100 rounds of 45 thru a S&W 945 and a Springfield LW Operator. Found I need some new mags for the Operator, appears to be old weak springs. I guess it's time for those Wilson Combat mags I've been wanting. Then wound down with a box of 22Mag thru an old S&W Model 48 Combat Masterpiece. ( One of the most fun impulse buys I ever made) I try to go out once a month now, as health issues keep me down more than I'd like. Good Day and Good Shooting to all.

Hey to you guys. Just a little comment from an old fart who is the FNG here. Your info about pistols chambered for the 22 short round is accurate. There have been several auto loaders set up for the round, one of the more notable and well known was the High Standard Olympic Model from the early sixties. And as you would guess from the name, it was a competition quality gun for the period. I have my father's Olympic, it was the first gun he allowed me to fire, and is still one of my most treasured guns. After countless rounds down the barrel by him in matches in the sixties and seventies, I acquired it after his passing and have continued to fire it. It really generates a lot of " What's that? Some kind of toy pistol?" when I take it out. It produces a very distictive and puzzling little popping sound compared to current 22 l/lr production weapons. But it's still a blast to spend time with and has the benefits of being a tack-driver and cheap to shoot.

I'll probably get flack for this, but...low-end pricing, Taurus. I've owned, and still have several--Milliniums in 9/40/45. I have no complaints with them. The 24/7 I've shot and like, but don't own. Can't beat the lifetim warranty, but service can honestly be a little slow. Glocks seem to be just as good as everyone says, but they don't fit my hand. Saw one recommendation for a Kel-tec P9 and can't say I'd agree with it. Bought one as possible carry and absloutely hated the long, long trigger. ( Love the Keltec 32, it's a great little pocket piece, not a target gun by any stetch, but surprisingly accurate to 10+ yards.) I can highly reccommend a used XD9, great aim/sight picture, stunningly accurate for a short barreled gun. I've put 1000+ rounds thru mine without a single hitch. BTW, I bought it used and have bought three more used XD pistols since and all have performed wonderfully-- a 40 tactical, a 4 inch in 357 sig, and an Operator in 45 I know unless you look carefully, the XD's are usually more than you suggested limit, but I"m very satisfied with mine. Having said that, look around, handle and shoot as many as possible, and what fits your hand best usually works best. Good Luck in your hunt; I think you'll know when you hold the right one for you. And you know what we say about all these opinions we're sharing with you.....

I'll echo JHatmakers comments. The 7yard double taps are great. The 15 yard target makes me sick. Some of mine look like 20 yards with a 12 guage round from my wife's Stoger coach gun. When I get camera savy, I'm posting my attempts for you guys to laugh at.

Just a word of caution when looking for and buying a safe. Don't go crazy on buying the biggest/largest out there, but get one a little bigger than you think you need. You will find they fill very quickly with guns, ammo, cameras, jewelry, etc. I know some of the pricing will scare you and make you second-guess yourself, but I know from experience you can't go wrong with a bigger safe, where a too small safe will haunt you. I suggest one with good door fit for keeping humidity levels controlable by golden rods or one of several dessicant types. Some safes are already wired with plugs and lights; that's very handy, but you can do it yourself.