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I've seen and handled a few Vis 35 pistol's, the one you've shown is a later issue model due to the absence of the side frame safety. However, the polish and finish are much nicer than one's produced at the end of the war. The only problem with these fine pistol's in the 1970's when you could often find one in a gun store was the difficulty in finding extra or replacement mags for them. Many of the pistols were produced by slave labor and are unsafe due to intentional sabotage.

I purchased a 2nd Gen G-27 as soon as they hit the marketplace and carried it for year's, in fact I still have it. Now though I have a 4th Gen G-27 and consider it to be a much improved pistol due to the ability to replace the grip back, it points and feels more natural to me now. W/O any doubt I'd purchase a 4th Gen Glock if I were looking for another Glock pistol.

This was an Interesting choice as the pistol is on par with the Lc9 in size, but with a slightly thicker slide, which should provided added mass during recoil so that should make a difference. It’s good to see that your wife made an informed choice, now it’s time for some training.

Good choice, I'd consider picking up a 4th Gen G-19 to go along with it and put in some training time.

For a carry gun I'd say 3"" to 4", but for a field, range hunting gun in .357 I think the 6" is a better choice. For a hunting gun in .357 magnum I'd almost rather have an 8" barrel because of my experence with an 8 3/8" M-27, it made a lot of difference.

What's already been said aboult .22LR pistol's being ammuniton sensitive is correct, find what ammunition work's and stick with it. I'm a big believer in the Ruger 22/45 pistol, I like the Buckmark but don't own one, the SIG and Walther look good and mimic larger caliber pistol's but have never appealed to me enough to entice me to purchase one.

SOG's is all about staged drama centered around how cunningly savy Will and his daughter are. I take it for what it is, entertainment for the media market that doesn't know the real from the phony. It will run it's course soon enough and be finished, as for RJFA, I wish them well but doubt I'll ever consider doing business with them on anything.

Only at a gunstore, but it look's great with fantastic fit and finish work, the Colt Ace had me convinced .22LR in a 1911 was a wash, now I've changed my mind.

The Ruger SA doesn't use moonclip's with 9mm or 45ACP rounds

Ha! For those of you who consider the recoil of a G-36 as being bad, try a LW Commander or Officers Model in 45ACP. Neither of these feel bad to me due to grip ange and such but are more noticable than a Combat Commander or Goverment Model. Recoil is subjective and subject to the individual shooters experence level or state of physical fitness. Yes, it's still there and always has been we all simply have our own opinions.

The G-30 grip is a bit too thick to be comfortable for me so I prefer the G-36 with its single stack magazine and contoured, slimmer slide. In my hand’s it feels better than a G-23, though they are the same in height and length. It is also much more comfortable to shoot with far less muzzle blast and recoil. You also have the option of putting a plus one or plus 2 magazine extension on extra magazines for more rounds carried.

I have owned, carried and shot 2ND Generation G-22, G-23 and G27 pistol’s at one time or another for the last 12-13 years. Currently I use a 3rd generation G-22 and 4th generation G27. I am very pleased with the 4th generation Glock, primarily because of the interchangeable back pieces and how well they help the pistols fit. Given my own personal experience’s I would recommend a 4th generation G-23 for your purchase, I don’t think you’d go wrong with it.

Remington produced a commercial version of the 1917 Enfield for many year's that was a really nice hunting rifle. IIRC it was called the Mdl 30, same dog leg overbuilt reciever but a downturned bolt.

Good little pistol's, other's are smaller but this is still a fine pocket or belt carry pistol. Modern 32ACP HP round's made a lot of difference in this caliber. I no longer own a 32 ACP but owned a KT P32 for year''s and it did very well in my water filled milk jug testing.

Just at a guess it look's like you've got a S&W 38/44 HD there, otherwise later known as the M-20. This revolver was made on the N or large frame offered by S&W. Now with that said and the fact photo's can confuse folk's I'll also say the old S&W M&P K frame was also made in the 6" barrel and aside from being a little smaller unless laid side by side could be mistaken for the 38/44. That frosted nickle plate finish doesn't look quite right though, S&W produced a very high grade,bright, nickle finish that held up pretty well.

92 FS owner, it's a very good service pistol, does everything you could ever need it to do and has had no problem's. I think that every shooter should have a good standard example of the current service pistol of our country. The 92FS is pretty large so I don't look at it as a CC pistol, but people do so all of the time with no problem's.

I went from a PF9 to an LCP and LC9. The LCP for pocket carry and the LC9 for belt or coat pocket carry. I didn't do this because the PF9 was a bad gun, far from it mine work's very well, in fact I gave it to my wife to carry. My problem with the PF9 was the small trigger guard was causing me problems and was killing my index finger. The LCP and LC9 have larger trigger guard's and that solved my problem.

A distributor or local dealer can arrange for a reputable engraver that is set up for CAD laser engraving to do such a small order of pistols. This way you could have a Unit patch, motto and sequence number placed on the pistols.

That's good to know, Ruger is doing a lot right and understand's the importance of customer service. I'll be intrested in reading how the repaired pistol does, I've been looking pretty hard at that same model.

I have an LCP and am pleased with how it performs as well as its overall size and weight. Now, if the worst possible happened and I was forced to use lethal force would I rather have something in a larger caliber or even better gauge? You bet I would, but what will that larger piece of ordinance laying on the closet shelf instead of strapped on me do. There are times and situations where the best you can manage are an airweight J-Frame S&W or an LCP. The point is if you legally carry, then carry where legally possible.

Some penetrating oil and time would have also worked as well.

Sport, I'm 28 year's older than you with over 25 years on the road as a LEO, close to 3800 hours of firearms training and experience, have shot more than a few competition's, been under fire and in several deadly force incident's. I have a training background and network with professional trainers as well. I'm still learning to this day and maintain the flexibility to change my viewpoint when proven wrong. I'm certain that you already know the average male subject does not develop a fully adult mind until the ages of 25-27 which can directly affect maturity and judgment. Professional trainers understand this and make allowances. Age, education, training and experience are the foundation of acquired wisdom, there are no shortcuts and you will never stop learning. I suggest that you keep an open mind, it will help you a great deal on down the road.

Your entitled to your own view Mike, I really don't believe you have the life experence or training skillset to yet for such an opinion though. None the less it's your opinion, not mine and the world will keep turning. You do have some nice revolver's in your picture's, that's great, I can tell that your very proud of them and I hope you continue to use them.

If your friend’s shotgun barrel is too short you might be able to find a replacement barrel that is at least 18” long. It all depends on what you’re dealing with, most Remington, Mossberg, Stevens and Browning pumps and semi autos have used or new barrels that can turn up. Single shot H&R Handy rifles are the same, over and under and side by side shotguns are another story. Another option I’ve seen done is have a fixed Poly choke or other external choke brazed onto the barrel.

Revolvers and pistols each have specific skill sets that the user must master. To consider one superior to the other is a fallacy because a highly trained and experienced DA revolver shooter will amaze you with their speed, accuracy and ability. It’s not about the particular firearm used, instead it’s about the individual who wields it, and the person becomes the weapon the firearm a tool. Now, to address the concept of a self defense pistol in a “flash mob” setting, and the perceived need for superior firepower for protection. If you’re in a mess like that you weren’t paying adequate attention to your surroundings. The best you can hope to do if you haven’t already had your head knocked in is to disengage and run for your life. To discuss how you would engage threats in order to break contact is a topic for a training class or a tactical column; I’ll leave it for that.