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My step-father has a H&K, you know the squeeze cocker gun. It actually has a fair amount of recoil for such a heavy gun but I think it is striker fired.

I believe they have free shipping going on, but you do have to pay the 7% GA tax even if it is going to TN.

Well, it is within Islamic believes that drinking, drugs, and adultery are sins; all of which the killer was heavily involved. Becoming a martyr is a way to be forgiven of those sins if you are a Muslim.

I see no possible way he was seeking cop assisted suicide

I was at GT's earlier and they have their stash of 180 Grain 40ammo on sale for 13.99 for a box of 50. I hear they have a significant amount of it as well. Well, apparently it is now $14.99 a box but there is still free shipping.

I have also heard of more than one health care plan that appeared more economical that didn't meet ACA standards resulting in penalties.

I have noticed three things that make guns collectible. They normally have personal connections for lots of people; like grandpas old s&w duty revolver or the pump 22lr that looks like your uncles old gun you cut your teeth with one cold day. Second, you generally don't think that gun will ever become a collector because they were so common or not very desireable when they were being made. Lastly, the gun can't be in production or at least being produced in the same manner and some quality as it once was.

It's what the free market allows.

In my experience, items that you think will be collectible one day will not be. Otherwise, items that you assume will be of no value will one day be in demand. It is really just anyone's guess.

The Sig p250 and p320 are as lefty friendly as they are righty friendly.

I have been looking for one. What did you pay for it? How is the recoil with 327 magnums?

I hate printing about as much as carrying IWB. This has worked well for me over the last five years with many holsters including the Glock Sport Combat holster.

That tick is not unheard of and neither is that engine lasting 500k miles.

I cut my teeth with auto ownership when I bought the Glock 20. It does everything a .357 mag does but a little bit better in all aspects with more mass, more sectional density, more capacity, more velocity, and better control. I have a close friend who has a 6" 41mag, and yes the 41mag has 15% more energy, but the Glock 20 is so much easier to shoot, and to shoot well. My opinion is that a full powered 10mm is a dandy trail gun in the lower 48. I hear the 10 does have an amazing following in Alaska, but I am of the opinion even the 44mag may be weak for Alaska hiking.

My father has the 9mm version and it is the only bottom feeder that he owns. It is a fine shooter with a decent trigger. I don't think that it has ever malfunctioned. However, I see no reason to buy a PPS over a Shield. We both agree that the Shield is the better gun in almost all aspects.

I have read into that story a lot before; I even heard at least one of the Gold Dots bounced off the turds head. That event lead to some departments choosing to dump 230 gr ammo. Even two shoots of 12ga buckshot fired point blank into center mass by Bill Allard failed to stop a guy that was eventually dropped with a .38.

I can't say that the 4" is worth more or less, but it may be a less common length.

When it comes to nickel Smiths they are worth a little more than the same gun blued, but only if it is mint. When a factory nickel Smith is worn you almost can't give it away; the same if it is an aftermarket nickel job. A really sharp and flawless S&W 29-2 should be worth around 750-850 with the original wood target stocks.

Yeah, you pretty much only take head shots when center mass shots are the ineffective. The presence of body armor clad turds has risen drastically over the last ten years. Shots to the pelvic area are also effective when center mass shots are ineffective.

You will catch me with a 9 or the slightly less potent 38spl very often. But mass does matter because it equates into energy and energy is what makes rifle and shotgun rounds more effective. You do not have to dig very hard to find accounts of respectable 9mm ammunition failing to deliver effective neutralization. NYPD and most recently the GSP have had head shots that resulted in the unbelievable, a failure to incapitate and even suffering non life threatening injuries. I have ever heard the Chattanooga shooter received some well placed hits from a 9mm that failed to take him down and hopefully sometime we will get a report. The 40S&W has some of the same stories though ; one when THP shot someone in the face which resulted in moving to 357Sig.

You do not see the model 17s in RTF as much as other models. I once had a 23 RTF2 that I so regret getting rid of but it was not the best concealed carry piece. The texture would rub you raw when worn against the skin. However, it was glued to your hand when shooting. The RTF, especially with the half moon serrations, generally will bring a few more dollars than a plain jane gen 3.

While 357 Sig may be the worst to experience bullet setback, I don't think 9mm is any less prone to bullet setback with its tapered design than the 40. The reason for 40 shooters to be concerned is because when it does you may see a larger spike in pressure, but worthwhile 9mm defense ammo I operating at the same pressure in that case. It's not likely that you are carrying lighter target practice loads. You should never rechamber say more than twice or have a dedicated dry fire practice gun.

I have more 9mm and 38 guns , but I am still an advocate of having a variety of calibers. The flat point of the 40s&w cartridge and the longer case make for a larger opening of the hollow point which is why I think you never hear of a bad performing 40 round. I actually get a little bit more velocity out of my 180 gr Speer and Federal self defense loads than my favorite 147 gr Ranger 9mm. All of these were acquired during my law enforcement days. Some of the 135 gr 40s were not fun but are equivalent to 125 gr 357 mag energy levels. I find the 180 gr loads very pleasant and comparable to 45acp recoil, but most people agree the 165 gr 40 and the 124gr 9mm to be the sweet spot. I have some 40 caliber guns that have so many rounds through them flawlessly I just can't justify giving them up especially considering their 9mm equivalents shoot nearly the same for me. I have never thought that it was wise to have only one caliber in your arsenal. Now remember there was a time not to long ago you couldn't find 9mm ammunition on shelves. Our state has an enormous following of law enforcement with 40, 357, and 45acp over 9mm which should influence your platform to a degree. While 9mm has gained a little steam in the South with police departments, Georgia State Patrol has already experienced one alarming failure to incapacitate this year with an officer involved shooting and 9mm in Tift County. It was a suspect that took a round to the face and lived. In fact, he put up an intense struggle I was told.

And that is not a deal!