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I've owned a KT P32 and P3AT, both worked fine, same with a PF9 as well. Now I have an LCP which is a bit nicer looking pistol and has worked great from the first day out with it. The same applies to an Lc9 to, I clean and lube new or used pistols I purchase before I shoot them which is one of those lessons I had to learn the hard way. Shooting a new or used purchase that you've just taken the time to clean and inspect is a good habit to learn.

The 22/45 is a win-win in every way. However, the P3AT is either good to go out of the box or needs a little help. Don't give up on yours yet because KelTec is a good company with a histry of doing what they can to make things rignt for customers.

I've handled the Single-Ten and like it a lot but lean more towards the Single-Six 22LR/22Mag just because I've had more experence with them. If your lady enjoys the Single-Ten then start looking for a New Model Bearcat, its the nicest little 22LR field gun/plinker I've had the pleasure to own. My wife likes it to but prefers a small 22 pistol for plinking so I'm less worried about her claiming another one of my favorites...:-)

Always define the mission for a field gun you intend to carry in the wood's. In most cases a 22 pistol or revolver is all you will ever need. Now if you start considering something for protection then factor in the possible threat. Unless your in bear country a .357 magnum in a 3" or 4" barrel will do everything you need. You can shoot flares or snake rounds through it, 38 special and 357 Magnum. I'm all about S&W K frames but would recommend the fixed sight 3" barrel GP100 to fill this bill. Now if your in bear country a .44 Magnum's still going to be a bit on the light side so I'd prefer to have at least a 4" barrel. The Redhawk is a fine choice but I'd sooner have a Single Action Ruger witha 4 5/8" barrel. Go with an OWB holster with a thumb break or flap to secure the revolver.

Gen 4 Glock 19. Can use Glock 17 magazines. Any Mom & Pop country store selling bait and tackle will most likely have 9x19 ammunition.

S&W M-60 is stainless steel and heavier than the LCR. given that for pocket or ankle carry I'd rather go with the LCR. For IWB or OWB holster carry it'd be the M-60, I like my S&W wheel gun's.

Clod Stomper, Good summation on the 1911 and hand size. Of the Colt 1911 pistol's I've owned all ran 100% with ball ammunition and good magazines, cast bullets and hollow points were another story. You are also 100% correct regarding the H&K 91 being a hard recoiling rifle, the M1A isn't bad at all. The semi auto BM 59 or M11/2 Garand (converted to 7.62x51 using M14 Magazines) and the FN FAL were also much in demand during the mid 1970 through late 1980's. I've owned the H&K 91, semi auto BM-59 (parts gun and junk) and M1A but not the FN FAL. A Glock 17 with four or five magazines and a spare parts kit is a good common sense addition to an emergency kit for most of us. That said though in the end its really what you have avaliable to you if you really need it. Let's hope none of us see such a worst possible civil disaster.

Making the decision to obtain a carry permit and taking the time and expense to do the classwork and range time is a serious undertaking. I'm always pleased to learn another person has gone to this effort to legally carry. I will suggest to you that further investments of time and money in training courses and range practice are prudent as well. Good luck to you.

W/O a doubt this is a 17L destined for change...

OK let’s break this down a bit and simplify the chest beating. An author can and will write anything they want in a novel of their own creation. Much of the survivalist fiction goes back to the heyday of the 1970’s where Mel Tappan drove the train on what was commonly accepted in survivalist firearms. Tappan was very knowledgeable on practical guns and unfortunately died far too young. I’ve not read the book in question here and doubt that I will for that matter but bear this in mind, there are people who have never owned and shot any Glock pistols. Other’s simply don’t like the trigger or gripe ergonomics on them and prefer the 1911 instead. What you or I would choose is irrelevant to such people so the handgun selection is a non-issue. Deal with it as that and move on. The Remington 870 is preferred by many people due to it’s (up until recently) all steel and wood construction and robust reliability. If you think otherwise and that you’re Mossberg 500 etc. is every bit its equal then take a Gunsite or its equivalent tactical shotgun course with a stock domestic shotgun and get back with me on it. FWIW I prefer the Mossberg 500 and 590 for their tang safety and superior barrels but was grateful for the forethought of taking an old 870 with me. The AR 15 is basically still the current rifle of the US Military so we’ll leave that selection to rest, but the H&K 91 is another story. At one time it was among the most readily available 7.62x51 paramilitary semi auto rifles available. It was also more long term robust than the M1A, even if it does have a crappy trigger. People loved it in the 1970’s-1990’s. Some still do, if you’ve ever done any distance shooting with one set up with a scope you’ll be amazed. Opinions are like belly buttons, we all have them, just keep in mind all of them are different. Don’t get caught up in debates or flights of artistic fancy. People who most often survive disasters rarely do so because of preparedness. Instead luck, karma or a mindset that allows them to cope with what they’re facing is what gets them through. Learn what you need to know but keep a flexible and adaptive mind as well.

The 9x19 round has a lot of utility, it has evolved a lot over the last twenty five year's. Glad you like the Ruger SR9c, it appears to be a very well made pistol.

The best value in a reloading press I've seen in a while is the Lee Classic Cast Turret Press which takes no more space than a RCBS Jr or Lee Challanger. That said if you can find one of the older cast iron open front C type presses made by a number of companies you'll have a great set up for single stage handgun reloading.

I had one for a while, bought it used to go w/my Rockchucker but never used it. They are a great press, every bit as good as the RCBS.

I've had my own share of progressive reloading press misadventures, the Dillon 550B is the least frustrating one I've purchased.

I ran a Lee Pro 1000 for a few years loading 38 Special ammunition with it, once I put it up to store it that finished it. As for the Load Master I suggest you go to U-tube and view some of the video instruction clips because it can be made to work pretty well. Mostly is depends on how well you know how to tinker and tweak the Lp1k and LLM in getting them to run. People keep buying them because of the price and if you don't change calibers or tear them down once dialed in they're ok. FWIW I don't own a Lp1k or LM now but do have the Classic Cast turret press. As well as some green and blue presses.

Nope. No free samples. I really don't mind reading a review that provides information on what work's or doesn't work with a pistol. That's being unbiased and upfront with the reader, even pointing out a poor finish, gritty action or a set of sight's that are hard to use is being up front with the reader. Throwing in off the wall garbage comment's though is pretty lame. But then I can't abide by review's that alway's say how wonderful every gun tested is either, that doesn't alway's happen.

This is a stainless steel pistol and you are unhappy with it's uncoated finish?

Well, I read the GA article and the first three comments…what were they thinking? The $300.00 bit to be competitive and designed for a shoulder stock are complete non issues. If the pistol is of sufficient quality manufacture and reliability to actively compete with its competitors then the end decision is the consumer. Everything else is the manufacturer and distributor doing active marketing and product promotion to increase visibility and consumer interest. Pontificating your view or opinion is subjective and biased without substantive evidence to prove otherwise. I’m interested in seeing the sales numbers for this pistol over the next 12 months, which should prove the case.

I had a PF-9 and it was ok for pocket carry in some pants but still on the edge of being to large. I replaced it with an Lc9 which is to large for pocket carry so I also purchased an LCP which has worked very well for me. The Sig 238 look's and feels great but the cost and slightly increased weight in a 380 ACP pistol turned me off a bit. Now that Sig has the 938 coming out into the market I will take a much closer look at it as a possobility.

I owned on of the very early Sigma SW 40 model pistols after their initial release and did not like the way it handled for me. At that time I already owned an early 2nd generation G-19 and G-23 which influenced my decision to trade the Sigma for a G-22. Insofar as reliability and accuracy the Sigma had performed well for me so that was a non-issue. It was only later that I began reading about and then observing some of the reliability issues with the Sigma’s. The S&W SD is different enough that I would not consider grouping it with or comparing it to the Sigma. Further it is priced in a range to make it competitive in the defensive pistol offering selections to those on a budget. Just because you are on a budget should not force you to sacrifice on performance or reliability, polish and finish are where you cut corners to achieve cost savings. The SD would benefit from a single column magazine design and subsequently slimmer frame.

Whats next? Fold over or put something on the back of it?

Great pistol! I owned the same make and model a few year's back and should have kept it. I didn't like the slide safety set up and never got around to sending it back to S&W for conversion to a DA only action. It's one of the best pistol's S&W produced on the M-39 frame.

Well done. All you need now are extra magazines, ammunition, appropriate safety gear and range time.

The S&W SD is more akin to the M&P then the Sigma; it doesn’t have the interchangeable back straps but is nicely made. If I were in a management position at S&W the Sigma would be tossed and replaced by the SD. I wouldn’t mind having the opportunity to do a comparison test between the SD9 and a Glock 19 to see how the compare. Given that S&W now have the M&P 22 for inexpensive training I think that they’re positioned to increase their market share. Hopefully they’ve got someone with enough sense in R&D and marketing to see this.

Kind of look's like a jazzed up Oly Arms model doesn't it? Aside from cool point's and a fireball the size of an Escalade it's probably more of a fun gun than anything else.