Recent content by charlie9280

This is too funny! And so true as we get older!! I've heard there are three things that start to go when you get older: 1. Your memory 2. Ummmm.... Turned .45 a few years back. Then turned .40 twice after that. Last week I turned .44 (mag-nificent age!). But today I'm desperately...

Just last week I was also thinking of selling my M&P AR15T for the same reason - I seldom shoot it. But after reading this thread, I'll keep it for the same reasons as well - it's paid for, it's my only one, and I do like it. I'm sure I'd have seller's remorse and I know I probably wouldn't...

"I drive a Chrysler and have two Glocks. both 19s. Now what?" Cyarno, JK about the Chrysler comment... Kinda what this whole thread is about anyway, right? I really do like the very positive comments in this thread! I even went to the Glock site to take another look at the models. Then I...

Here's my $0.02. I bought a Southern Comfort IWB from S&W for my M&P 40c a couple years ago. It is made by Galco with S&W logo. It has pretty good reviews, but most important, I like it. Only regret is that it is not "tuckable". When I got my Shield 40 a couple months ago, I didn't have a...

I drive a Chevy, you may drive a Ford. That doesn't mean I'm better than you. (Now, if you drive a Chrysler, well that's different...) Aside from impulse purchases (Shield 40) I buy a gun based on the merits of the gun and how it fills a need. I have never warmed up to Glocks - they just...

Good points. Good food for thought. I'm still considering what to get, largely because the Rugers don't seem to be available. I haven't shot the Rugers. Weight is a consideration, but I'm a pretty big guy, so it's not the most important consideration. I'd rather have more and need less than...

Thanks so much for all the very positive info here!! In my OP, I made reference to another, non S&W carry piece for hiking and personal protection. I've held off mentioning the brand because this is a S&W forum. I'm certainly loyal to S&W and M&P brands (see my signature), so no need to...

"My nine has nominal recoil in my personal opinion. Wondering if the .40 is milder than what was represented to me." Reports of massive recoil in the .40 Shield are way overstated. I have no recoil problem with mine. I've put several hundred rounds through it. You got talked out of a great gun!

ShortDog, are you in NW Wyomng? Everything I've read is that there are no longer any grizzly bears here in CO. I'm curious how for south they might be.

I’ve thought about this question quite a bit recently for a few reasons. The Aurora Theater shooting here in Colorado was the non-stop story on every newscast for two weeks. Then the emphasis shifted from the shooting tragedy to how easy and terrible it is to be able to get a bazillion rounds...

That's too funny!!

I really like this Smith and Wesson board. Posts and responses are usually very informative, as is this one. Donn, your comment is intriguing. I’ve wondered about this many times. I’ll still stick by my basic statement, but I’d like to hear some feedback from others regarding your comment...

Good point, Moondawg. They also sell clips that tuck behind the belt with just a tiny bit of the clip showing. I think I'll go that route. I've been carrying for about a year. Until I got my shield 40 I carried my Khar PM9 in my pocket. I was always concerned that people would "see" it...

I've enjoyed reading all the responses and viewing the pictures. Lots of diversity and good reasons for all. One common theme seems to be weight, and I agree. My hikes range from 3-4 miles up to 8 miles. Sometimes short hikes become long because wrong turns are more common than I want to...

My daughter and I just got back from a hike to Gem Lake near Estes Park, Colorado. The hike took us into Rocky Mountain National Park and the views were spectacular. When hiking in our open space, I always carry a concealed handgun for personal protection (Yes, I have a CCW permit)...