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I had the 40 and I would have kept it but had the itch for another j frame. I also wished it would have been the 9 for lack of having a 9 at the time. The shield carries like a small pistol, but shoots like a full size. The XDS carries like a small pistol and shoots like a small pistol.
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I had the 40 and I would have kept it but had the itch for another j frame. I also wished it would have been the 9 for lack of having a 9 at the time. The shield carries like a small pistol, but shoots like a full size. The XDS carries like a small pistol and shoots like a small pistol.
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No reason not to, it's just there is a lot more small 9's on the market I think I may like better. Mainly a Shield or a G26 that have cheaper mags and a lot more holsters.
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It just isn't the looks of the TJ's that are hotter, the are a lot better of a vehicle all around. However almost all the weak links of the YJ have been upgraded on this vehicle. I did have a built YJ many years ago that I would do anything to have back, much like this one it was a project gone wild with money.
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JMB thought the Browning Hi Power was his best gun ever and he didn't even finish it. I can't find the quote but JMB even stated the military ruined the 1911 by requiring the grip safety.
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They either slice through or stop them like a tennis net stops a tennis ball. We shot some old vest, probably shot each one 17 rounds or more, I don't think we recovered a single bullet. None of them(9mm fmj) penetrated and ironically couldn't shatter a window placed behind the panels. A 12ga with buckshot at 10yards destroyed the vest.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ixnTDXg9eLs FFW to 14:50 In all fairness the 40 is no better, 357 mag has a slight hand over the 45 though. Read this article, particularly the paragraphs listed below. http://m.policemag.com/article/1397/30-things-you-need-to-know-about-body-armor 4 All Guns Are Deadly 14 What is a Trauma Rating? 15 If You Are Shot in Your Armor, You Will be Able to Fight Back
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Actually, velocity is your friend and not mass when trying to penetrate body armor. Jesse Mathews, a Chattanooga cop killer, told police after his capture that he couldn't feel the 45acp's bouncing off his body armor on April 2nd. The other service calibers would not have made a difference most likely. A .223 literally shot his genitals off.
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All are reasonable facts, I am intrigued by the effectiveness of plain old ball 45acp.
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I have owned, or borrowed for an extended period, about every 45acp in production. I finally found one that I shoot well, could carry well, but I can't get away from the fact that it is a 45acp. For years I have stated that every 45acp had too thick of a grip, too low of a capacity, or cost too much. The XDS is none of these, but the fact that it is a 45acp is killing me. In all fairness the fact that I do not reload 45acp is one reason I am having a hard time justifying owning one. I decided to go buy a box of 45acp since I shot all the old ammo I had laying around, at $25 a box I decided not to buy. Is anyone else not a fan of these fat, slow bullets that cost a lot?
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Also, all the pain and no gain. Other than a true S&W aficionado most that own one would agree that the Ruger sp101 is better in the mag than the j frame Smiths. A k frame is a little different story, but believe it or not the j frame is stronger in some areas by design, both are weak in the forcing cone. The K frame will handle recoil better but you still don't get enough barrel to utilize the load. The L frames are even a little better all around. Stick with heavier bullets in all. I would love to have a old FBI S&W 13 in 3". I have not shot one but the 327mag makes for a great round in a smaller revolver than a 357 mag. It's closer to 357 mag energy with milder recoil.
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KellyII, when were you a Watchdog(in the 8th)?
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I have worn several but this one is probably the closest to my heart.
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I did a lot of running around today, ammo is in full availability except for rim fire ammo. I did see some .17 today somewhere. More service caliber ammo than you could ever want.
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I don't know that 40 will ever be that hard to come by, since it was on shelves everyday following Sandy Hook I think it can survive about anything.
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I think all of those Rugers feel great, the SR45 is thin for a double stacked 45. I have no clue why Glock thought they had to make G21 slides so fat and heavy. On the Rugers though, I just cringe at all the little movable pieces inside. I took a SR9 apart at the shop when they came out and we got it stuck trying to put it back together.
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There was a time that I thought I shot a 40 better than 9, specifically Glocks. I think when it comes down to it they are the same. I can't even feel the extra recoil (snap)40's are known to have.
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No, the gun will be the same unless it is a tactical model. On some models the color of the label only species the amount of mags or their capacity. Blues have always had 3*, White will have 10rd mags or less, and red will be standard capacity. *blue label Gen3 subcompacts have 2
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Since it was LA and a TSA agent(s), I wouldn't be surprised if it was gang related based on some of the TSA agents I have known.
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While I believe those velocities are correct that is a little fast for your average 38 and a little slow for your average 9mm. I for one think they will still be very close to equal still, even with a 50-100fps drop from a 4" to 3" barrel. I will say after shooting 38spl and 9mm through the same revolver once in my life the 9mm feels more powerful. Both loads were comparable target loads.
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For a long time Taurus revolvers were actually well built. I have read a few complaints on the quality over the last couple of years. My FIL has a Judge that has the occasional light primer strikes, seems to be getting more common now. I still would try one but not without testing.
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I have had several of the IWB tuck able types. I found the Kholster the cream of the crop, more comfortable with better clips. They all grew old and I gained weight to fill those pants I bought larger to accommodate IWB, seriously.
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I would be more concearned with the .357 performance in a snub nosed revolver. The velocity isn't too much over a 38 with a lot more punch. If it is cheap enough then why not.