Recent content by tirod

The S&W auto pistols. Vintage? In todays world of polymer, yes. Nearly out of production and looking at prices, highly collectible without costing nearly as much as some of the above suggestions. Compared to the HK P7 or Colt "Snake" revolvers they are downright cheap.

It's an issue for some of us. I agree, the OP has a point. What you have to do is compromise your "comfort" for a good reason - or three. I've carried my wallet in the right rear most of my adult life. I have, at least, tried not to stuff it with every gas card, receipt, membership ID, or...

And just came back from the local gun show. They had three 3Gens on the tables, 3913 comes to mind, all under $400. Checking GB of 12 listed, only one is under $400.

Notice the almost universal dependence on belt carry? In the military vehicle crew members carry pistols in shoulder holsters. In a passenger car with seat belt on most belt carry positions are vulnerable to getting trapped or tangled in the belt. With a coat on it's even worse. Since it IS...

If they are fleeing, they are not a lethal threat. The issue is that the public doesn't know the law, and more of them are carrying. What they think they know - word of mouth - is usually wrong. Like a certain travel ban - read the actual language, it's no different than the previous...

Pricing and sources: Yes, they are going up on the national level. I purchased (the last?) 4566TSW on GB last fall (for under $500) and haven't seen (m)any listed for a minimum bid under that yet. The going rate has crept up another $100. I do understand how that factors in for some. But -...

We have some presumptions to get to the point where a homeowner needs to rack his weapon and load it because there is an intruder. First, the scenario always goes to a solution involving lethal force, when the reality is a complete failure to harden the house to prevent it. How and why did...

Consider the history of firearms and how materials have evolved in manufacture. In the beginning all you got was carbon steel because of the price and it was the normal material for machine tooling, etc. It rusts. All you can do is oil it, wax it, keep after it, don't store it in leather, wipe...

Goes to did he buy if from a stocking S&W dealer, or was it picked up in the aftermarket? A previous owner could have simply sent it in for ceracoating. A check of the serial number and it's potential date of manufacture wouldn't hurt, as it may reveal with a bit of sleuthing if it was part of...

In my case its asking do I want to carry the 4566TSW or the SIG P938. What I usually decide on is the Kahr CW380. 4566TSW, about 38 oz unloaded. Kahr, 11 oz. 4566 9 rounds, Kahr 8. 4566 has a smooth trigger and nice break. Same for the Kahr. 4566 needs a quality shoulder holster for CCW and...

Well, Joe Snuffy in Basic ain't going to get that letter. In fact, a lot of soldiers won't. There will be a lot of jockeying to discover who gets the magic wand waived and what that needs to justify it. I don't expect a lot of those letters to get handed out. Even with a CCW and experience...

One of my first jobs was a tow truck driver. I can attest that once the vehicle is placed in storage and the lights go out, it will be searched by people close by who watch the facility and ransacked. Our location was right inside the downtown section with no fencing. Anybody could get to it and...

I've been stopped by the Highway Patrol - because the trooper and I were member of the same Reserve Unit. And when I showed up at work my boss told me he'd done the same to him, just jawed a bit and we laughed about it. I've been pulled over by local LEO's twice the first four years I was...

"Best" is usually not, because it requires something that for many doesn't exist, or a commitment most won't make. Add the peculiar situation of defending yourself and family while trapped inside your own home and issues are exponentially raised. A shotgun may raise a lot of intimidation...

A National Reciprocity Law has been introduced into Congress nearly every session for quite a while. It has nothing to do with who was voted into the Presidency, it's been a grass roots effort. It usually fails by a very slim margin which shrinks further. It's been missed by a few votes...