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I'm no expert, but I really like mine. I do find it a little heavy for concealed carry, but it's really not too bad. I absolutely love shooting it. Mine was a police trade-in. Other than the worn grips, it's in great shape. If I could go back in time, I'd buy it again.

Thanks. Not to hijack the OP's thread any further, but I'm guessing this info. is probably useful for anyone getting into reloading... What are the: 1) chamfer tool, 2) primer pocket cleaner, 3) trimmer cutter and lock stud? I know that, all together, they only cost 11 dollars, but are...

I'm not finding any good deals on used presses around here. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. They do have a special Classic Turret kit, but it doesn't come with all the stuff the Lee kit has... It seems to have the better steel and iron press, and it comes with a die set and an...

The 50 was just thrown out there as a point of reference. I really had no idea how long reloading takes - wasn't sure if it was in the 20 minute, 60 minute, or ??? range. But, you may be right about the turret press. I just looked at a YouTube video about loading .45s with a turret. Looks...

Thanks, guys. All good stuff. I'm still thinking Lee single-stage kit, but some of those turret kits aren't a lot more money. Guess I'll need to make a decision on what new pistol to buy, before ordering dies.

How do you know when to stop? Are there telltale signs that it's time to move on, or do you just keep track of how many times you reload them?

I appreciate all the replies. A couple more questions... Is it "better" to start out loading .45 ACP instead of .40 S&W? I'm asking because I won a pistol in a raffle. The pistol I won is a 40 caliber, but I can exchange it for any other gun - I've been thinking of getting a .45. I've...

Thanks, everyone. I think I remember seeing that those progressive presses were a lot more money. I'll check out the turret press and the quick-change bushing option. Depending on price, I may just stick with the single stage press - at least for starting out. Appreciate all the input.

I've never reloaded, but I'm thinking about starting. A friend of mine pointed me in the direction of a Lee starter kit with an "O" press (I think that's what it was). I've been told that reloading is pretty slow with an "O" press. How slow is slow? How long would it take to reload fifty .45...

You're from the Northeast, PA in the northwest corner of the state? I drove through there once, when I missed a turn in Erie.

But, isn't the bad guy more dead if he's shot with a .45?

Thank you. After thoroughly studying my Sigma's inner workings this afternoon, that makes a lot of sense. I don't have a M&P or XD to play with or pull apart... do they have less trigger travel than the Sigma? If so, how do they get away with the shorter travel and lighter pull? I read...

Thanks. The video really did a nice job showing the springs responsible for the tension. Again... not really asking because of any desire to mod my Sigma. I have a 5906 with a great trigger - especially in single-action mode - so I don't need to make my Sigma anything it isn't. Just trying...

The question was asked because I'm wanting to learn about the differences. I'd like to understand how parts work together to create longer or shorter travel, lighter or heavier pull, etc. The mechanics - the levers, the springs, the pivots, the pins; the length of the internal components; how...

Thanks for the responses. Are others, like the Springfield XD or Glock or MP, not "true double action" pistols? I know I had read that they are striker-fired, but I also read that the Sigma was striker-fired. Are there differences in how this operation is performed? Something that makes the...

I've read about the trigger spring "fixes" for the Sigma heavy pull weight, so I'd guess the stiffness is from heavy/long springs... That might not be it - I really don't know. But, what about the really long trigger travel? I've never pulled a pistol apart (other than field stripping), so I...

I was thinking about a PX4 (full size). I already have a Sigma, but I thought I'd like the DA/SA of the Beretta in .45 ACP. Nobody around here carries them (or the FNP-45). Liking your Sigma is understandable, but what is it that you don't like about the Beretta?

The fireplace insert or wood stove is also a good idea. We have a Lopi freestanding stove - creates a lot of heat for the amount of wood we use. Glass front lets us see the fire - and the blower really helps put out the heat.

Usually 50 to 65 for a face cord around here (northwestern PA) - that's split and delivered. We can cut on the national forest, too. I think the permit cost about 20 dollars, but there is a limit to how much one can take in a season.

I think it's generally okay to dry fire center fire pistols - not so with rimfire. I recently read a thread on this... sounds like some people think you should use snap caps (I think that's what they're called) instead of dry firing; some people don't. S&W seems to think it's all right to dry...