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Yep I concur...it's also not an older 3" S&W J Frame which BTW also fails the same above mentioned test. Still sometime practicality and cost effectiveness have to go out the door when it comes to what people actually choose. I went through my "got to have" every new, new gun to hit the market a generation or so ago.

Oh I can resist just fine. The LCR's a fine little revolver, but this new whatever is an abomination. Still it won't bother me a bit if it sells like hotcakes and keeps Ruger employees on the payroll.

I'd sooner have an SP101 with a 3" BBL than the LCR because I view the LCR as being more of a light weight, always carried but infrequently shot pocket gun. The SP101 though is a belt gun you'll comfortably run lots of rounds through. So I guess I'm underwhelmed by the news announcement.

Grip angle and width will affect perceived recoil. On the Blackhawk & Super Blackhawk various handgrip frames as well as aftermarket stocks are viable options. On the Redhawk a set of custom stocks and shooting gloves must suffice.

The Millennia nee 24/7 are among the better of the Taurus product line IMH&ME. I've passed up on numerous opportunities to purchase a Star Model B though.

I've owned Redhawks and M-29's. Unless your heart's set on a DA/SA revolver go with a Ruger Super Blackhawk or Vaquero.

Were they both ugly as sin???

As much as I love old S&W & Colt revolvers I'm going to recommend a new or lightly used 357 Magnum Ruger GP-100 with a 4" barrel and a FO front sight. Otherwise I'd recommend a Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .357 Magnum/9mm P. Every shooter should have a good 357 Magnum.

That wouldn't have been a Lorcin would it SWJTN? Although I have horrible memories of the AMT BU myself...that one taught me how to say no when someone offered to let me shoot their handgun of the moment.

Well I've seen stranger thing's indeed... in another era those things were called suicide specials...which segued into Saturday Night Specials. What's often not reported is the fact that not all of them were junk, some worked reliably with the right ammunition.

Big time boondoggle on Remington's part and totally avoidable as well...

Had already read about them...have pondered the matter since and made a personal decision regarding this particular design and pistol. Not no but Heck No! Being somewhat of a family based forum feel free to allow your own substitutive epitaph. ;-)

WOAD the "Grip Zone" imprints will quickly disappear from production gun's. But it still won't look as nice as a BHP or Colt GM.

After viewing the initial picture I suspected some frame and slide modifications had taken place and it was obvious the grip was less bulky. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/11/12/review-new-springfield-xd-9-mod-2/ It's still got that humpbacked slide but its predecessor handles better than it looks and the compact variant in model offered high capacity magazine optionality. I'll still keep this new prospect in the "maybe" category until its been out for a bit and I've had an opportunity to shoot one.

Well I like the XDs9 but then it doesn't have the humpbacked slide on all of the other SA pistol's. Still this one will be on my keep an eye on it list.

I generally carry an LCP in a DeSantis Nemesis holster in my strong side pocket if its the only pistol I'm carrying. If I'm wearing a strong side belt or IWB holster I shift it to my weak side pocket. You'll probably want to go with looser fitting pants for ease of pocket access and such. As a generally rule look for pants with as deep a pocket as possible. Pleated front pants mask potential printing remarkably well too.

NVM...your partially correct in if the LGS isn't a warranty repair center then they can't take care of the repair work. What they will do is handle all of the details of getting the manufacture to authorize the repair, packaging and shipping and such for you. Its not uncommon for a LGS to simply replace the gun if things aren't working out to everyone's satisfaction. If the LGS your dealing with doesn't follow this business model then find another. I've worked behind gun counters and spent the largest part of my life in gun stores and gunsmith shops. By all means do as you see fit.

I'm more concerned with keeping local brick and mortar gun stores open as it keeps my money in my community. A good gun store will make a defective gun problem right for you when the manufacturer is giving you the run around. They'll absorb the loss to keep you happy and keep your business. A simple rule of thumb is paying with cash money saves the gun shop money, such savings can be passed along to the buyer. I've had good successes with asking for a cash money price and showing the money, try it for yourself and see if you agree.

Nice wheel gun and good question's but for safety's sake I recommend you redact the SN information and blur same in the photograph as well. What you own is a treasured heirloom that is a lasting legacy of your late Father's, treasure it and remember his memory every time you handle or shoot it.

Don't use superglue on it, use an epoxy or Accra glass.

Have owned a Beretta 950 and a Bauer (Baby Browning Clone). .25 ACP is a 'tween caliber that's been surpassed by truly small 32 ACP & 380 ACP pistols. Still if I ever find a Baby Browning or it's FN twin in good condition and priced right I'll consider .25 ACP pocket pistol purchase.

Yep. Orphan cartridge. Killed by the 10mm lite.

Its evident you've decided upon an M&P 40, more specifically a used LEA trade in, so go for it. Pluses are availability of accessories, negatives are its night sights if it has them installed. When LEA service pistols are traded its at or near the end of any tritium night sights service life cycle. You might squeak out another year or three of diminishing ambient light from them before replacing them. Bottom line, go with what you want because its your money. Broader view don't get too wrapped around the lower cost of a LEA trade in purchase opportunities from a firearms distributor. Frequently you can find a lightly used, much newer trade in at a LGS at a fair market price. Buying from said LGS helps keep them in business thereby helping the shooting community.

It interesting that whenever a "best pistol" discussion arises, regardless of caliber a HPA product gets promoted. For all of us who'd sooner not be associated with them people do buy them. In droves no less and with a fan support base far beyond expectation. HPA took what initially started out as a less than reliable pistol that they proved QC processed could make it work reliably. Larger gun companies should really focus on how HPA made themselves a success story.

Somewhat better grade and semi modernized TT's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TT_pistol. If that's what you want then sure, just remember they were never intended to be used with a safety or for that matter safely carried with a loaded chamber.