A.J. Holst

I have a Kahr MK9 and would urge you to check one out. No safeties other finger off the trigger but you could carry and store chamber empty.

1200 - 1400 should get you a pristine piece, if you want a shooter shop around and wait my best guess is under 1000. Gunbroker would be another good lace to search. As a rule shy away from "Universal" as their parts are not compatible with WW2 milsurp. Also be aware is someone is selling "all matching" it's not likely to be all original parts. All the subcontractors shared parts during the final assembly process so most M1 s were issued as "mix masters" It's a great platform, effective caliber at 100 yards or less and is big fun to shoot. Good luck on your quest!

I've used the response, "it's a very low probability to be the victim of a violent crime, I'm just being pro-active and increasing my odds a little bit more to survive and win."   The  question of "could/would you really shoot somebody," is ridiculous. Every gun owner I know does not want to shoot anybody. They don't walk around in condition red, paranoid and jumpy waiting for the opportunity to be a victim so they can use their gun.   I'll bet LEOs didn't join up to be issued a gun so they could shoot somebody.   From the legal and sane, would and could are will and can WHEN it's NEEDED.

For attendees, aside from the recommended and suggested gear, I strongly advise:   bring a folding camp chair, it's worth it. don't forget plenty water / sports drinks along with lunch / snacks Hat maybe a little muddy, so appropriate foot gear feel free to scavenge brass on Sunday we will need to pick up the shotgun hulls on Saturday beautiful sunny weather in the mid to high 70s both days, be aware of dehydration!!!   Feel free to call my cell 865-919-3909 with any questions

DS - you don't get to pick your family, but you did get to pick all your friends on TGO!!!   Here's my standard answer when asked...   "are you walking heavy?"   "only when wearing pants (or shorts)."

Once sh e was arrested and cuffed she could not have had the opportunity to conceal the pistol which means it was holstered long before the stop? Yikes

Come on guys, pretty obvious it's SAFETY orange

For home defense I would steer you towards any brand name .38+p jacketed hollow point. .357 is loud and will produce a good bit of flash, not necessarily the best choice if you have to use your handgun in a dark room at 2am. For plinking and target I look for the cheapest 130gr. .38 special metal case/full metal jacket. I also like the mag tech 158gr .38spl lead round nose which has a comparable price point.

If those are the only 2 choices, based on "home defense and sometimes carry" assuming equivalent reliability, I'd go with the Smith.   For HD it doesn't need to be small and compact and with a good belt and holster, the Smith is as easy to carry as any other similarly sized handgun.   I personally prefer a full-size / duty size pistol for HD.

Don't own a GP, but have a pair of SPs, I think you made a great choice!   I like the dude that says to himself, "first gun, it's got a be .357" since that was how I did it...with a Colt King Cobra...it was love at first sight.   Remember, you can shoot .38 special which will be more fun and economical than a day at the range blazing away with .357   Of course, blazing away with .357 is pretty awesome...

I checked out their website for a dealer locator - defaulted to "contact us for more information"   Concur on a quality Pawn Shop, I've also seen a few at the gun shows at similar prices to in-store/on-line sales.   Good looking pistol, made in USA? They seem to have very inconsistent quality control, which is probably more important when using non-steel / non-high end polymer parts. I wonder if they have high turn-over in the fab / mfg process.   Craig - you've had good success with the brand in the past, how much tinkerin' and fiddlin' did you do to get it run smoothly and consistently? Since we are on tpoic, If you've still got it, re-post your pic of your "mouse" collection.

Lol!!!

  I would have been suprised if they WEREN'T C&L...

Craig,   In east Knoxville, they ain't Glocks, they be G - Locks.   My wife loves her G3 17...

I had the option to "slab-side" my SP with Marc @ Gemini Custom.   Since I didn't know if it made a difference, I opted-out and just had the "bill board" removed   What benefit comes from a slab sided barrel?

  I didn't want to stare, but at least 3 of the officers were cocked and locked.   Unable to tell if SIG 1911 platforms.

I saw the WIng Suit on Modern Marvels; some "pilots" are getting up to a 3:1 glide ratio.   Pretty cool stuff, not hard to imagine our specialized military paratroopers using it.

I have the option to get a company issued cell, the national account/carrier is with Sprint.   How is your overall quality and consistency of service?   Thanks!

  Defeated in the FINANCE sub-committee per the letter OS posted.   Steel is right, it is all about the money.   Tax revenues, the crack and meth addiction of guv'mint...

1000 yards with iron sights - how big / small would a human size target be at that range?

  You are definitely taking term "walking heavy" very literally!

I feel inadequate with only a 75B Omega and P01 SDP.

Another vote for the CZ 75-series of pistols in a semi-auto.   The Ruger GP-series is an alternative to the S&W.   Out of the box the Smith should have a better trigger than the Rugers (I'm a Ruger owner and fan so not knocking the brand)

Was out to lunch today and saw a table of Special Ops Squad officers.   They were all carrying what appeared to be a 1911 -style platform.   Didn't KPD recently switch from G-lock to a comparable Sig platform?   I know from past threads, specialized military forces prefer the 1911, same with LE?  

They have to charge more for the professional high dollar signage.