Recent content by Mr. Blenderson

I've been reading a lot about all these models, at this point I'm leaning towards either a 2.5" Model 19 or a 2.5" 686+. The 686+ is only 4oz more though? Seems like a no-brainer over the 19 in that case.

Man that Kimber looks nice but $$$$! I've read mixed reviews of Kimber quality, only on the 1911's though.

I've tried to carry semiautos but any position except appendix ends up getting exposed through the day (in my business I absolutely CANNOT be made) and the shape doesn't work for me appendix. A revolver just tucks in perfectly there while any semiauto I've tried just jabs and pokes and is...

Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to look into all these options. I would get the hammer bobbed on anything I carry, I don't like the idea of an exposed hammer for appendix either. I love my J-frame, but 50 rounds is the max I can shoot before I'm done for the day. I would like to be...

I've been carrying a 642 appendix for a few years, it's comfortable and easy to conceal, I'm a decent shot with it, and it's been 100% reliable. Lately I've been trying to carry my P30SK to have more capacity with something I shoot far more accurately. It's been incredibly uncomfortable and...

I had a gen4 17 but could never get used to the grip, and was never that accurate with it. I shot my LCP better than the 17. I liked everything else about it, though - and I know others are very accurate with it. Just never gelled with me.

I agree with most of your sentiment! This would be in a quick-access safe, not just on the nightstand, so I'm not concerned about waking up from a nightmare and unloading a mag in the dark before I know what's going on. There are two things that have me leaning back to hi-cap semiauto: 1. My...

9mm is significantly cheaper to practice with as well. Also considering the M&P full size and the Ruger American.

What is the lanyard for and how do you use it?

I've thought about this - but a full-size pistol plus can is almost in bullpup territory.

I'm trying to decide on a new home defense pistol, the "nightstand gun." I decided that I'd like to have more capacity than my 686+ offers so I'm looking at high-capacity semi-autos. Main contenders are the FNX-45 with 15+1 rounds of 45, or the XDM with 19+1 rounds of 9mm. I've never shot a...

I hadn't considered humidity. Wouldn't the SS hold up better than aluminum though?

I've been thinking about getting another revolver to keep in my truck. Daily carry is a 642 and it's more or less inaccessible while I'm driving and I spend a few hours a day in my truck. I have a 686+ 4" at home and I'm debating getting a 442 or a 2.5" 686+ for this purpose. Benefit of the...

That's a bit out of my price range.:cool:

Just for fun, how would you prioritize my wish list? Currently have a 4" 686+ for HD and a 642 for carry. Ruger LCP to stick in my pocket when doing yardwork Handgun for my wife, her choice 442 as a back-up carry gun 686+ 2.5" or Governor to keep in my truck Mossberg 500 Mossberg 930 M&P...