Recent content by JMichaelTX

From a self-defense perspective, would you really want to pull the trigger at 50 ft? Could you believably testify that you truly felt your life, or serious bodily injury was threatened? I'm not sure myself, but probably not. But back to your question. Have you considered buying high-end...

SIG P320C 9mm vs Glock 19 Gen 4 The Shield is a great gun! I own a Shield 40 and love it. But I subsequently discovered that while it is a great carry gun, there may be other choices that are better for home defense. So I began looking for another gun to add to my Shield. I was initially...

It just speaks to how popular the Shield is. Outside of on-duty LE, I'm guessing it is one of the top selling carry guns. There's no real competition from Glock. The popular Glock 19 is really big to carry, and most that compare the Glock 43 with the Shield prefer the shield. I was sold on...

I curious if you have tried the Alien Gear Tuck 3.0 and the StealthGearUSA holsters?

Although I have NOT used them, this list seems like a great way of connecting buyers/sellers locally: ARMSLIST Buy finding a local individual seller, you avoid a lot of costs, and have the opportunity to checkout the gun before you buy. If anyone has used ARMSLIST, please share your experience...

I don't see any Shield 9mm or .40 with CT green laser for this price. Do you have an link for the specific item for this price that includes free shipping?

I agree with that. But then, I'd agree that one should shop around before buying from any one source. I have not seen any evidence of either. While I have not bought a gun from Gander, I have shopped there often, and spent a lot of time at their gun counters. I have found the gun personnel...

Gun Shows The gun show I bought my Shield at was the first one I had attended. If you've done your due diligence before you go, there is no reason not to buy if the price is right. There are both used, and new (in the box) guns which, of course, come with full manufacturer's warranty. While...

Gunsmith Prices for Apex Triggers RE: Prices to Install Apex Triggers You may want to keep calling around to various gunsmiths. I found a gunsmith at a LGS in the north Houston area who provided the parts and installed the Apex duty kit and trigger (Amazon price: $158) for $132 in my Shield...

Try the gun shows, from Pasadena to Houston to Conroe. I bought (after negotiation) a brand new in-the-box Shield 40 CT green for $469 at the Pasadena Gun Show in late Aug 2015. Be patient. If you're not in a hurry you are more likely to get the price you want to pay.

Why No Federal Tactical HST? I'm very surprised and disappointed that none of the Federal Tactical HST rounds were tested: Ballistic tests are available at LE.VistaOutdoor.com (Federal): Federal LE HST Wound Ballistic Tests

I've seen this reported numerous times. If you actually compare a Shield 9mm with a Shield 40, there is little difference in recoil. Of course, it also depends on which specific rounds you are using in each. The key, it seems to me, is making a apples-to-apples comparison. If you compare a...

What is "GB"?

Did you have to pay shipping either way? How long did it take to fix your gun, from the point you shipped it until it was delivered back to you?

How to Use a Concealed Carry IWB Hip Holster For those that are, like me, new to carrying a concealed weapon (CCW), I thought I'd share this video that I found helpful: How to Use a Concealed Carry IWB Hip Holster If anyone has other videos along this line, please share.