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Wmann, I'd recommend you consider the Kahr CW9! Just kidding with you. I think the Glock 19 is a solid performer in this role.

I picked up a Kahr CW9 at a gun show three weeks ago, and it has been flawless. My brother in law purchased the CM9, which is essentially the cheaper version of the well known PM9 the same day, and his has also been boringly reliable. We took them to the range and ran over 200 rounds of mixed target ammo through both of them, without so much as a burb. If you want a single stack 9, then the Kahr CM9 would be a good choice.

A TGO member did have a like new Kahr CW45 for sale in the Classifieds for around $400. Might give you the best of both worlds. Slim and easy to conceal, but shoots the flying ashtrays you love. What's not to love? Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm Kahr CW45 MEM Area

After visiting with Canebreaker at his home yesterday evening, I got an idea of what sort of bench I wanted. For the time being I'll be reloading in one of our bedrooms that doubles as my office. After surfing the net for ideas, I stumbled upon this workbench at Harbor Freight for $26.99. Took it home and assembled it. I then attached the press and powder dispenser to the bench. For what I needed, this is perfect. Does not take up much room, can be easily lifted and moved from one place to another, and yet it is sturdy enough to withstand the movement of the lever. The top is approximately 18"' X 20" x1/2" and is made of fiber board. There are two cheap shelves built in which can serve to hold accessories and tools. I'm not certain how long the press board stuff will hold up, but if and when it does wear out, I feel certain I can cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to replace it pretty easily. Now I just have to get my dies and I'll be ready to get started. Thanks to all who have answered my questions about getting started, and especially a big "thank you" to Canebreaker who was kind enough to invite a total stranger to his home to share reloading information. Canebreaker is a great guy who certainly knows a lot about reloading. Thanks again, Jimmy!

I've sold a couple of guns on Armslist and my experience has been positive overall. I did have a guy contact me last week on a gun I had for sale saying he would buy the gun, but was not going to provide any sort of government issued ID. He went on to say he has a problem with our government, and he does not think they have the right to require him to have any sort of ID. He may be a good guy, but I chose to pass on selling to him. I figured Homeland Security has him on their radar already and the last thing I need was to get all mixed up in something like that...

Sonny, just when it seems you have every gun I think I want, you go and buy another one..or in this case, two.... Congrats on the nice pair. Be interested in your range report comparing the two.

I bought one from another TGO member back in January. I like the way it fits my hand, and I'm a big guy, so I don't find it any harder to carry than the G19. Despite some of the bad press, the one I have is a great shooter that runs like a top. Congrats on getting it for such a great price.

Thanks Patton. Your overall review mirrors everything I've heard about the Anniversary Kit thus far. The primer tool and the scale seem to be the weak links and will be the first items I know I'll want to replace. If I can get the costs of the .38s to $7.50 per 50 that would be about half of what I'm paying locally for reloads, and even more savings from the factory loads which are priced around $17.95 for 50. I also think the hobby itself will give me something productive to do with my time besides watch TV and surf the interwebz.

Thanks guys for the input. Canebreaker I appreciate the offer and may take you up on your offer. I shoot more 9mm because I have two 9mm guns and only one .38, but the .38 round is more expensive to buy over the counter. It also depends upon what bullets I can find locally. I'd like to find some cheap cast bullets for the .38 special. I have some Bullseye, but I was discouraged by another reloader for buying it, as he claims it is too fast a burn rate powder for a beginning reloader. The Lee kit comes with a lot of stuff, but lacks the dies and calipers.

I just bought a Lee Anniversary press kit last week and I'm waiting for it to be delivered. I bought a Lyman reloading manual and have been reading to get some idea of what I'll need to purchase in order to load safely. I need to purchase my dies and bullets, so the question now is which caliber to attempt to load first? I have 9mm and .38 special handguns. Is either one of these two any easier to load than the other? Suggestions or recommendations? Thanks.

It's the second oldest profession in the world.

+1 for the Range USA folks. I frequently shoot at the one here in Memphis and it is run by quality folks with good customer service attitudes. They are a family friendly environment. Check out their date night special on Friday, Saturday and I think maybe Monday nights. $39.95 plus tax for a meal in the grille for two folks, one lane, targets and two boxes of ammo. Heck, the two boxes of ammo could be worth that much alone in the right caliber.

Nice pair.

Talk to Andy over at Arms Fair on Trinity near Germantown Pkwy, the street that runs beside and behind the Wal-Mart.

jcj, As an alternative to a new belt, you might consider finding a good cobbler and ask him to cut the belt to fit you and re-dye it for you. This is something that should fall within your budget, that is provided you like the belt you have right now. I've also have a black faux lizard skin Blackhawk dress belt that I bought from eBay that has stiffeners in it that works well for me. It was about $40 shipped if I recall.

Dolomite, I recently refinanced my home at a lower rate and I'm now receiving offers for insurance in the mail, almost daily. The last one I read offered to insure us (me and the wife) for the amount of the mortgage for the life of the loan, regardless of our balance of the loan at the time. If I'm not mistaken, it also offered to refund the entire amount of all premiums paid if we both outlive the loan, which if you pay it off early might actually happen. Worth checking.

Pfries, If you're married I'd have a long pow wow with my wife, give her the pros and cons, then get her input before deciding what path to take. She may ultimately be the one who will have to deal with the consequences of any decision you make, either way. Best of luck finding a new and safer job soon, bro.

Good information! Welcome to TGO, and thanks for sharing.

Good for you, O/P. Glad things worked out okay. Clint Smith likes to say in a case like that to use the long stick on the right side of the floorboard to your advantage.

Likewise, I'm still having trouble finding the threads on J Frame Social Group.

Occupy an independently owned coffee shop because you think the owner is one of the 1%? How freakin' out of touch are these knuckle draggers? That said, half of the folks that go into a Starbucks every morning near me are doing the same thing. They go in, order one cup of coffee and maybe a danish and then set up their office complete with laptop and cell phone, and proceed to sit there for hours at a time.

I've had two of the full size RIA GI models and loved them. Both of them ate every type of ammo I fed them and were more accurate than I ever could be. I thought the triggers were fine for my purposes, but then again, I'm no 1911 aficionado. If I was going to drop a grand on one, as much as I like the RIAs, I'd probably go with a used Colt full size and maybe spend some money to get it professionally tuned. Just my $.02.

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Congrats on the new purchase and thanks for sharing the range report. So which self defense ammo are you going to use?