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The overall size and weight seem doable and people will buy it but I’ll pass on one. Now on the other hand the SIG 938 could really interest me if it proves to be as good as the 238. Still, it’s good to see promising new pistol’s coming out that aren’t a chop job from a full sized platform.

I just had an opputunity to really look at one of the High Standard AR-15/M-4 Shorty Clones and am impressed. Does anyone know the back story on where the lower reciever and upper are from? I've gotten to the point where I want to know who's part's and part's set go into a "factory" AR rifle or Carbine now. These HS AR's look pretty darn good for the money, anyone had any experence with them yet?

I’m not a big fan of nicked gun’s or stainless steel for that matter but will bend a little on the stainless steel ones. That said an older pinned barrel S&W Model 36 in good condition at $300.00 would get my attention, nicked finish and all. So yes, I’d buy it and then I’d suggest you give it to your wife to keep for her own. Once you take her out with it and have her shoot a box or two of wadcutter’s through it she’ll fall in love with it.

My wife is really pleased with the Don Hume J.I.T. holster and believe's it to be the most comfortable holster she has used. It is reasonably priced and very well made, all in a good belt slide type of holster. J.I.T. SLIDE [J.I.T. Slide] - $26.75 : Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods.

This was a very good range report and it sure sound's like you had a great time out there. Your logic for buying the Judge for friends to shoot on range days and such is as good as any I've read, using a fun gun for non handgunner's is a pretty darn good ideal.

Regarding the Bersa pistol's, they're priced right and work well but don't look cutting edge style wise. That said though they have a new poly framed 9x19 pistol that is a leap in the right direction and worth looking at. As to the pistol's the OP asked about I'd come closer to recommending the Ruger as well but only based upon observations of the pistol. What I know for a fact work great are the M&P9 & 9c and the Glock 19/23/26/27. All of these have been fantastic pistol's to shoot, carry and train with.

I owned one of the Browning BDA (Sig P220) pistol's when they first reached the State's, magazine heel release and all and have since owned other's. The best advice I can offer is never get in a hurry on a Sig pistol or rifle purchase as another one will alway's turn up later. The P220 is really a nice pistol but other's are just as nice, I'd wait until I found the one I wanted in the condition I expected.

I have a Colt Sporter in 7.62x39 which is a pretty nice set up with magazines being the only weak link. It is one of those rifle's you want to own until you purchase one and find out it's quirks.

I predict a long break in period involving many excuses to slip away to the range to lossen the new gun up a bit more. The Sig 220 in 45 ACP is an easy pistol to run a lot of round's down range with and only get's better while you shoot it.

I've been looking for a clean used Single Six every since I purchased a near flawless used New Model Bearcat last year. These are neo classic firearm's that should be in every active shooter's field gear or range bag due to they're utility and fun factor.

The plus factor with the 32 H&R Magnum and 327 Federal is increased performance and penetration from a pocket pistol platform. The icing on the cake is this doesn’t inhibit controllability of the revolver so you have less recoil and muzzle flip than a warmish 38 Special or mild 357 Magnum in an airweight snubby while picking up an additional round. It’s all about tradeoffs and what works best for you but for some in search of a self defense revolver it’s a solution. For others it’s an ideal back up. In a 3” to 4” barreled revolver it’s a small game getter and wood’s gun. Yes, I'm a fan of the round and hope Ruger bring's it out in the LCR.

I don't own one but would sure like to own one because this is a first class, well made pistol with a lot going for it. The barrel is excellent, it has an excellent matt epoxy finish, very visable fixed sights and shoots everything you feed it. The mags look the same but I've not tried them on the one's I've handled but mags should be a non issue. As much as I admire the CZ75 and CZ firearms I'd go with the AR-24 because it's such a good value.

I'm glad to read that your wife is pleased with the Tomcat, it's a well made pistol and should serve her well. Buying a pistol for your wife is alway's a risk, she either likes it or doesn't like it. The Tomcat is one of those pistol's that's hard not to like.

What an unusual dilemma. The most prudent approach is a need’s vs. wants’ assessment to determine your priorities. Simply stated which of the two firearms you really need for a specific purpose or which of the two do you simply want to own. Most likely both fall into the later course and can be deferred for a while or until more fund’s come into play. If not then do a coin toss and keep on moving because both gun’s are always available.

All of the pistol's that you've mentioned have been on the market for a while so odd's are you can find one used for less money. The Ruger P95 can be transformed into a far better pistol with a Wolff Spring Kit or some part's upgrade's. It's kind of a sleeper because it doesn't look very sexy but is a fine first start and my recomendation of the three.

I'd go with the standard M&P 9mm or the M&P 9c. The M&P 45c is very comfortable in hand and was a nice gun to use as well. I've had the good fortune to put round's through these examples and am considering the purchase of an M&P 9 as well as the M&P 22.

Unless I had a need for the money I'd keep the S&W because once sold it's gone forever. What your not considering is a child or grandchild who may later treasure this piece of history. However, the person best capable of making this choice is you and if your married it would be prudent to include your spouse.

I believe you have correctly identified a problem magazine as the culprate for your FTF. Please save yourself the time and worry by simply replacing it with a new one. I see absolutly no reason to replace factory followers and springs in an old factory mag that begins to develop problems.

Glock 19 or 26 with mag extension. S&W M&P or M&P C. Ruger SR 9 or SR9c. Taurus P111. There's more but the best bet is have her go by a good gun store and see what she find's to feel best in her hand. Then find a range that rent's that gun or someone who own's one like it and have her run some rounds through it. This way she make's an informed decision and you come across as the smart guy who let her decide.

It’s trite but true, you must train and practice enough that you really don’t think about how you’re using your sights. Then as your running speed or shoot on the move drills everything is instinctive line up, center and shoot. Here’s where you’ll get your best groups and shot placement and have begun to develop a solid foundation in defensive pistol shooting. I’ve spent thousands of dollars in training, equipment and ammunition as well as a significant amount of time in order to simply acquire competency. Now, as to a more specific application of night sights in low light to dark conditions: center the front dot between the two rear dots. Transfer focus to the front keeping the front ball centered, your flashlight or gun light will provide the illumination for finer adjustments. If you practice some with night sights only you’ll easily do center mass shoots in the 15-30 foot range. Using a flashlight will make 15-20 yard shots achievable.

Very true.

IIRC the Beretta 32ACP is the Bobcat and the slightly larger 380ACP is the Tomcat. Either of these is a first class CCW and will provide excellent service. I’m going through a bit of the same selection process with my wife who generally utilizes a small revolver. She’s done her research and has decided on the Ruger LCP in 380ACP and all I’ve done is answer any questions she wanted more insight into. I hope that you and your wife can do the same together and make the selection she wants.

It sure sound's like a good day at an indoor range to me. The picture's are great and I'm really enjoying the information on the Taurus and LCR. That DW look's like somethng out of a "Hit Man" movie.

I'm with Nashville Slim on this one, I'm not likely to ever purchase on of the Heizer's but I'd sure like to have a chance to shoot one.

With proper training any shooter should be able to safely use a defensive pistol with only one hand. All you’re sacrificing is how long a magazine change or re-chambering a round takes. Malfunction drills and such aren’t a huge issue either; I suggest you visit TN Gun Country on Ft. Campbell Blvd and speak with them. You’ll find that they will answer your questions and not pressure you to purchase anything. In fact you’ll probably be referred to a firearms trainer in order to make a more informed decision. It’s good to see that you’re interested in legal firearms carry and finding the right defensive carry pistol.