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I know this is not what you want to hear, but that has never stopped me before. In my opinion the 1911 platform in .45ACP is arguably the finest personal protection/combat/LE handgun going..........in the hands of an experienced, well trained person. Not a gun novice. I have never felt...

jpruitt, Thanks for articulating so well your thoughts on the primary vs. secondary designations. This has been my carry philosophy for many years. My two carry guns are a Glock 19 and a Smith 642-1. The G19 usually rides in a Sam Andrews IWB on the right side and the 642-1 in the right...

I'm really not into pink, but I sometimes carry a....... 3913 LADYsmith. Cheers, dan :)

NCMom, I share your fondness for the 3913 Lady as I have one that is my primary carry gun. I experienced your "this is it" feeling for the Lady the first time I picked one up several years ago. I also share your aging eye syndrome. :) I agree with Marcus in that the Sig P239 might be a...

cbrgator, I used to work part time at a range where we sold thousands of rounds of the S&B Range Safe 9mm. We also sold the regular 9mm 115gr FMJ offiering. I've shot several boxes of the Range Safe and will offer the following, all pricing and availability issues aside: The powder is...

againstthagrane, The GD 147gr standard pressure 9mm has been my load of choice for my EDC Glock 19 for about two years now. I've shot several boxes through two of my Model 19's now and am quite satisfied with the load. I prefer 147gr bullets for 9mm and have tried most of the popular...

Pretty much any .22 semi-auto can be picky about it's ammunition, also about being kept clean. Luckily, these guns are seldom used for personal protection missions. You'll occasionally encounter situations where a given semi-auto simply will not work with a given round. I agree with...

loneviking, Best wishes for a complete recovery. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I'm sure many are re-evaluating their carry practices and equipment after reading your story, I know I am. Thanks for sharing your experience. Take care, dan :)

I used to work part time at an indoor pistol range. We had five or six good customers with serious, ongoing problems with the PM9 model. These were knowledgeable shooters, not beginners. As I recall, all but one ended up disposing of the PM9. I don't recall hearing any complaints on...

Welcome ksharp99, I'm pleased you and hubby are accepting responsibility for your safety, but please stop, take a deep breath, and regroup. First and foremost make arrangements for both of you to get COMPETENT professional instruction in the use and carry of your new firearms. Typically, a...

chupacabrah, If you will allow me two observations: All "post transactions remorse" aside, 1. You mention you don't shoot the M36 "all that great" but don't elaborate. Just wait until you try to shoot the Kel-Tec. I think most will agree the M36 is much easier to shoot than the little...

Likes: I wanted to list some "Likes" but I never got the chance to develop any because...... Dislikes: Two years ago I purchased TWO brand new 239's; both DOA out of the box. One a plain 239 and the other a SAS model, both DAK. They sure were pretty, they sure didn't work. I wanted to...

My ultimate combo, at least for EDC personal protection missions is: Glock Model 19 S&W Model 642-1 These work for me! Cheers, dan :)

I routinely shoot .38spl wadcutters I loaded in the early 70's with Bullseye and have never had a problem. I don't remember what primers were used. This ammo has been stored inside the house so no extreme temperature spreads. I have a supply of US .45acp dated 1918. I recently fired some...

Greetings mark, DA is better. OK, now..... FAR more important than the gun/action/shooting methods she uses is the fact that she HAS taken responsibility for her and her family's well being with her adoption of a HD firearm. As long as SHE realizes the "shortcomings" of SA defense shooting...

Bo, Beautiful gun! Yep, the Model 19/66. Perhaps the world's most useful/versatile handgun. Cheers, dan :)

I had rather hoped this Model 38 thread/club would take off better than it has. Much ado has been made about the SA capability of the gun as enabled by the partially exposed hammer. Some view the SA option as an asset, some as a liability. I think the model 38s are great little guns. I see...

I have a model 38-3, pre-lock that I sometimes pair up with my 642. It's a great little gun and one of my favorites. I don't have any pictures of this gun but I once spilled some chicken soup on it. Cheers, dan :)

I would choose a 3" or 4" modern DA revolver in .357 Mag. Something along the lines of a S&W K-frame or Ruger SP-101. I think these are probably the most versatile, adaptable, and practical handguns around. I don't think any other single handgun can perform as many roles as well. They...

D-Man, You post makes no mention of how your 642/M&Pc combo PERFORMS for you. Please don't take offense but are you able to use both adequately for the demands of personal defense situations (can you hit with them? :D)? Can you comfortably carry and conceal both for extended periods of...