Recent content by user151

names The names of CCL holders should not be made public, because that would merely aid the thugs in knowing which houses to avoid... or which houses to break into to look for guns when the owner is away.

upgrading As far as upgrading goes, in one large SW city the officers started with .38 S&W revolvers. Then they were upgraded to 9mm Glocks (they could buy their old revolvers if they wished). Then the city offered them .40 Glocks, but doing that upgrade was optional with the officers. Some...

A few years ago I recall a town down south passing a must carry ordinance -- and I believe crime dropped severely. A few centuries ago here it was required that if you left your house you must carry an arm -- for protection against Indians. (I read this in an old edition of a history of...

That really makes no sense... when guns are outlawed... et cetera WASHINGTON: Fort Hood shooting provokes debate over ban on guns on bases | National Security & Defense | McClatchy DC

Not to argue with your choice -- each of us has to do what we are comfortable with -- but if someone has to think about or remember to release the safety, I don't think he is familiar enough with his firearm. For example, if I am carrying my Beretta Jetfire (SA only semiauto), I cock the hammer...

If anyone asks me why my SD arm is a revolver, I'll just refer them to this thread....

My 2" barrel 642-2 with SS cylinder and barrel is marked the same.

It is a specialized collectible. You can buy cheap junk, or spend thousands for a collectible. But if he knows nothing he will likely spend thousands for junk. Best to study up....... Amazon.com: luger: Books@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41v9QZgutpL.@@AMEPARAM@@41v9QZgutpL

FWIW Phoenix police can upgrade their 40 Glock to a 45 caliber Glock -- I've been told by someone who has used both that the recoil on the 45 is actually less than on the 40.

I'm not familiar with the M&P but responding to your general statement -- if the front site were too high, or the rear site too low, it would put the POA below the bullseye -- so you would have to aim high to hit the bullseye.

Since he knows it's a rare special gun, I find it odd that he won't give you a price. Usually when I run into sellers like that, they are either looking for a free appraisal, or a $figure they can tout to another buyer to try to get more. Well good luck, let us know if you make an offer and how...

That does not look like a gun I would shove in my pocket !!

You forgot the smiley face after that comment :D

Apart from being able to answer the questions posed, especially those by Hapworth, what is the significance of asking if the seller is a FFL?

Well since the subject is SD, and this has been mentioned, here it is... New York -vs- Magliato: Some Useful Lessons