Recent content by CrackerKen

Thanks I appreciate the feedback folks. It took a while for me to get back here. I took a new job as of 1/7 and I've haven't been in the Internet mode when I get home at night very often. I'm pretty much sticking with CLP and Mobil 1. I clean the bore with Hoppes #9. The Mobile 1 sits where...

There are two types of IWB holsters that I like a lot. I've bought multiples of both for my revolver and pistols. They are not expensive, and work very well. First, the Remora no-clip holster. These things work as advertised. The company gives quick reliable service too, with great customer...

I hate to do arm-chair quarterbacking, but - Considering what I've heard and read about this one, I would have opened fire on the bad guy. I don't see any way around it. The BG told the sheriffs office that he was toting the pellet gun for protection, since he was a convicted felon and...

This afternoon I took down my Shield 40 and cleaned/lubed it for the first time. I haven't shot it yet. I lubed it, as per the instructions, at the 7 recommended spots, using RemOil. I didn't use any rail grease (such as Weapon Shield, or automotive oil). I just used the RemOil as per the book...

Uncle Mike's ankle holsters are not bad at all. I have two of them. However, remember that ankle holster access is not particularly easy. It takes a lot of practice to get proficient at ankle draw. It's certainly better than not carrying, but it's not easy. I carried a Model 36 as a backup...

That victim showed some amazing restraint. From everything I've read and saw on TV, he was more than justified in shooting the creep, and it would have been a great service to humanity if he had done so. The bad guy's background and mental/criminal state of mind is very scary, and is of the...

Consider a Remora holster. Google them. They have a 25% discount sale right now. I've had these for my Glocks, and I ordered one last night for my Shield. These should be especially good for the Shield. These holsters really work as advertised. I've used them a lot. They won't break the bank...

Me too... I did the same thing this past Thursday. I went into the large gun store looking for a Shield 9, and bought the 40 instead. It is all they had. I bought the last of both. I was originally interested in the 9mm, simply because I've never owned one. I've had almost everything else over...

Thanks for the well wishes folks. I'm anxious to get to the range to try out the Shield 40. I'm liking it even better since I got it home. I have a Glock 27, so I'm used to .40S&W.

Hi folks, I just wanted to drop in and say hello to the forum members. I'm in Lakeland, FL, 30 miles E of Tampa. I'm retired from law enforcement and currently work as a fraud investigator. Over the past 40 years I've owned and carried a variety of S&W revolvers, and currently own a 642...