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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!

I love my Galco.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Longmire is filmed in New Mexico.

Shot placement matters, but it is not all that matters. Truthfully, I own more 9mm and 38s than any other calibers, but I am comfortable carrying them because anything worth shooting once is worth shooting twice or three times.

It's hard for me to talk someone out of a redbud; I always give preference to native species anyway. Twenty years ago we sold as many red maple and sugar maple varieties as we did other deciduous trees. I always thought tupelo trees were deserving of so much more credit than they were given, and I can say the same about bald cypress trees.

Well, most issues are a result of improper planting techniques like mulching too deep, planting too deep, or not actually digging a whole wide enough to eliminate air pockets.

No, the survival rate is much greater when planted in the fall compared to spring. If you lived in Canada you would still want to plant in the fall. Planting in the fall gives you several months to develop a thriving root system essential for plant survival. Dogwoods are fine, but keep in mind it is a tree that was never intended for full sun. They grow naturally under the canopies of other trees in the forest. Filtered light works best for dogwoods, but sometimes the will do well east side of a house with morning sun. There are almost endless options of beautiful trees meeting you requirements like, golden raintree, redbuds, crabapples, And etc.

I grew up working in garden centers and one of my favorite all time trees that may work in your situation is Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’. Two people that I recommended the Autumnalis Cherry to rave about its beauty twenty years later. However, it is not very common, but is without a doubt one of the most underrated trees. It does not produce edible fruit but most trees that do are not worth the hassle. Other than that, most ornamental trees, specifically cherries, you will find at reputable garden centers will do just fine.

All the guys and girls I talk to say this or a S&W.

I definitely see the Mastiff. To be honest, his face and body is way to blocky for me to think that he is a Belgium Malinois.

I have carried Glocks in the similar ALS 6378 and it is a very good holster. I think you can even buy them at Academy now.

To be honest I have never really felt that much of a difference between full power defense loads in 9mm and defense loads in .40 with compact Glocks. I have both a 19 and a 23. My 27 does feel a little snappier than my 26.

Jonnin, I do not plan to buy any more projectiles but rather make my own. I pretty much try to load with universal powders like Power Pistol which is a wonderful powder for 10mm and even 38 spl. Fortunately, Power Pistol has been one of those that has stayed available. The cost of dies are a one time type deal. If i had a progressive or turret press with plates it may make changing calibers more of an aggrevation. I do not even bother with gauges; I just drop them in a barrel since I have extras. Another aggravation is having to adjust the powder dispenser when jumping between calibers. I normally load one caliber for several months straight and only swap out after a couple of thousand rounds which lately has been 6-12 months.

Well, it is just more cost effective to buy in bulk. If you are going to load and shoot tens of thousands of .45, 9mm, and 40/10mm then buy the dies and shell holders for each, stock the best powders for each, and spend time sorting the brass. You waist money buying projectiles a hundred at a time. You should buy them by the thousands for cost effectiveness. If you are casting you are really saving, and saving more by having only one mold. Most of my auto handguns are all Glock and shooting one is very much like shooting another so I just stick with one caliber even though I have multiple die sets. I could live without my .380 dies and without my 9mm dies, and just load .40/10mm and .38/357. Now rifle may be a different story. Dies are cheaper and you reall do save compared to buying manufactured ammo.

I do not regret getting into reloading, but I do wish sometimes I would have approached it differently. There is no point in loading several different calibers. I say pick one auto handgun caliber, one revolver caliber, and one rifle caliber at the most. Sometimes I even wish that I would have just bought a Lee Classic Loader in 38 and 9mm and been done with it. I bought a 9mm Classic Loader after my single stage press and realized I would have been content with it producing 500 rounds a year. I find myself being able to justify shooting more. I do not save money; I just shoot more. I am ok with shooting more.

I use a modified Glock Sport Combat Holster. Disregard the survival chord. I attach it for IWB carry sometimes.