Stopped at a new Gander Mtn Gun Store in town last week, in the hope of something not being outrageously priced. The new pistols were predictably high, and I even saw a used Ruger MkII for 699.00!.

But I also saw a used Smith 669, good shape, one magazine, no box, with a grip sleeve on it, cutaway to fit the magazine. Only 250.00. Usually I don't go for single side safety/decockers, being a lefty, but this felt ok, even with the plastic grips, and I figured I'd just leave the safety off, like my Beretta.

So, I did the paperwork (on their computer), and then they printed it out and had me sign it as well. I watched as they tried to put a trigger lock on it. I said don't worry about it fitting, I'm throwing it away when I get to the car anyhow. The three lady clerks looked shocked. Then they decided to double wrap the pistol in two plastic bags. I said usually, I just tuck it in my waistband and leave. Again the shocked looks.

Finally the clerk took it, said she'd meet me at the door, and we walked separately to the exit (her from behind the long counter) and I walked out with the pistol. I put a hundred rounds through it last week and liked it. I shoot it a little better than I do my 3953. Found some mags from a guy on the board here, and I'm all set.