Patton

No one saves money reloading, you just shoot more for the same amount. Obviously, after your equipment has paid for itself. As far pistol calibers .380 is a huge savings but the cases are smaller and thinner making it more difficult. I find .38 spl to be very easy and somewhat cost effective. .45' s are good to reload because you have the option of large primers which are sometimes easier to find. The cheapest way to get into reloading is with a Lee classic loader and a hammer. Realistically expect 30 rounds a hour on average.

Pushing the frame rather than pulling the slide is how I have taught ladies and a few men how to work the action. I have run across two ladies who cannnot do it still. After trying for about 15 minutes I came to realize they would definetly not be able to do the task during a hectic situation. Women that are having difficulty handling a firearm loose a lot of confidence in their ability to shoot one. Some new shooters learn better on revolvers and some learn better on autos. A new shooter needs to attempt both first and master them one at a time.

I have shot my FiL's Judge a fair amount and I see some fascination with it as far as home protection but it's a dirty gun to shoot. They actually spit powder and shot/wading debris out between the cylinder gap and forcing cone. I wouldn't care about this in a home defense scenario but it doesn't make a pleasant range/practice gun. With the Judge 410 shells still recoil a fare amount, probably more than a .38spl but some very light .45 colt loads can be found disguised as cowboy loads. We have had a few weak primer strikes but that really doesn't worry us too much with a revolver, I think the light DA trigger has caused it. Overall, I think there is no substitute for adequate training. Even the Judge with shotgun shells does not make up for a lack of training.

Well, 2 shots of 9mm in a gun the size of a LCP doesn't make a lot of since for most people, especially for it's price. The 45 version would make a lot of since for use as a BUG in your off hand pocket if your primary is a .45. I have a 2 shot Cobra derringer(fires 32acp/S&W/SWL/H&R mag) that is ok. If it were DA only instead of SA I would like it a lot more. No way would I take it to a gun fight but it makes a great stash gun in the car for emergency. I actually shoot it really well but this is a $150 gun and not a $550 gun.

The idea of a 22 auto doesn't sit well with me. Sure you can practice a lot with it, but it's a .22 and a rimfire. Rimfire ammo has a history of being unreliable. With a rimfire revolver you have the ability to squeeze the trigger for a second chance. If I were set on a low recoiling .22 for home defense it would only be a revolver and probably .22 mag. I do believe a 22lr/22mag is a deadly round. The first homicide I ever worked as a police officer was with a .22lr so I do not underestimitate the little critter. Truthfully I think everyone hear is for the most part is giving bad advice. Your wife really just needs a lot more practice. After that I would take her to look for her own piece and then practice with her new gun. I am a revolver finatic and I can tell you that my 4" k frame revolvers are such a larger joy than my j frames to shoot. I am really wanting to try a .327 fed mag j frame, it's 6 rounds is supposed to be almost .357 mag performance with .38spl recoil.

If you are content producing only 50rds a hour stick with a single stage press. My opinion is that I have superior quality control since I get so many opportunities to inspect between stages. On the flip side I would hate to think I was needing to turn out 1000+ rounds a month with a single stage.

I think DA revolvers are easy for women to learn the mechanics of but most can't shoot them accurately and hate the recoil.

We need to hear more about the .38 she didn't care for. If she can rack the slide, a lot of women are liking LCP's for carry weapons. You didn't say if these needed to be carried or not. Is it solely for home defense?

I'll be more than happy to teach you the ropes. I live beside Hamilton Place and I need to load up some .40's and some .380's. I'll send you a PM later.

I have bought 5.56 in the last month 20/8.99 at Sportsmans Warehouse. Of course there was a 3 box limit. It really sounds like your paying too much.

I am actually very familiar with the large beast. The current market for that gun with extras is about $700. I will tell you though, there are as good of guns for a lot less money. Sigs Pro series can be found for several hundreds less and is very comparable in features. The rail is specific to H&K's and their accessories, the mags are pricey, and the mag release is different. I wouldn't buy one today but they are great guns.

It's hard to believe but the way things are is about the best we can get about insuring stolen firearms get recovered. If you could search a database to discover that something(TV, bicycle, firearm) is stolen most people will hide that item and never bring it out. Very few people will surrender the item to police. Truthfully most stolen items get stripped of all valuable untraceable parts. All you have to do is walk into a ffl in TN and do the transfer. They enter the serial number and we recover a lot of them that way. Occasionally guns get shipped off gunbroker to TN before they get caught. TN has a pretty high recovery rate of stolen items compared to other states. As with any purchase if it is too good to be true it probably is and you should stay away. If you have a funny vibe you should also not purchase the said item.

Or they may spend all their tax return on divorce attorneys where their wives flipped out at the credit card statement this month.

The people I know that all work at walmarts, some are management, are saying they are only putting out a couple of boxes at a time whenever they feel like it.

I don't know where you live In Northern Hamilton County but ask your neighbors if they saw anything. I mean anything, even a different car in the neighborhood. Any recent painters or construction workers in the neighborhood lately? I have noticed A large amount of thefts in nice residential areas occur while painting, remodeling, roofing, and etc is going on. It was a Friday-Saturday so the likely good of a teenager is great. Any trouble kids in the neighborhood? Someone you know? If your around HWY 58, do you know David Randal Thomas? This sounds like his MO. I would say the odds of the gun being recovered one day is actually pretty good. Yes any police officer can run a serial number but they are only supposed to do it with the weapon in their hand. No over the phone checks.

Dives, I recommend calling the detective handling your cases to make sure NCIC is showing your weapons stolen and that it is being handled as a open case.

Crazy isn't it? A TN HCP holder would be in violation of state law while a armed off-duty officer would be in violation of a federal law

"Also, make sure you understand that LEOSA does not exempt officers from the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act." Still written into HR 218 as of the last revision in 2010.

After many years in law enforcement this is the worse way to try and get a stolen firearm back. If word gets out that the gun and it's serial number have been reported stolen it will end up in the bottom of a river or get put deep into a closet to be used as a throw down gun.(both cases you will never get it back) It's best to just report the gun stolen and never post a ad like this. Sit back and wait for the day it gets pawned or is located on a traffic stop. To give you a example I get about 1 call a month of someone asking me to run a serial number. I say sure bring it to me and I will run it only after it's in my hand. If it is stolen I have to take it. They always say never mind.

I was lucky, walked in and walked out with some right around the new year. GT's is amazing.

The Sig 220 is one of the finest handguns I have ever shot. If you don't mind a slightly thicker gun the 226 should be just as great.

I have never shot a M&P 40c but I have shot a Shield in .40 and it had almost no recoil. I could only imagine double stack M&P to be as nice.

Apparently you like things short and extremely top heavy, I have a 5' 300lbs sister if your interested.

Almost everything except .22, .223, and 9mm at the Signal Mtn Walmart today.

There is really a lot of difference in both. The biggest one being a striker fired XD compared to a hammer fired Sig. The Sig is a little fatter but still carries ok. Magazines for the Sig will be a little bit more expensive and not quite as easy to come by. Both guns are have a pretty good reputation and are worth the money. The Sig 2022's used to be a great value for under$400. I doubt you will find one for that price now.