Recent content by Bat22

I see no serious issue in wanting a carbine with the same caliber as a handgun. It's convenient in keeping track of the same ammo supply. "If you need one, get two." At least you get to enjoy more variety between a revolver and a carbine than having two auto-loading pistols. And, in terms of...

If money is no object, SIG P226, Baby... Mine's a .40 P229 but the P226 is one of the more respected 9mm pistols. The G17 is an international pistol but I think that's mostly for its low cost and maintenance. Getting accessories for a Glock will likely be easier on your pockets than for a SIG...

I had an observation about my FNP-40 that I'm not sure is a big deal or not: the slide rests a few cm above the frame. So I'm able to make out the inner spring and gap between the framework that holds the slide. I'm not sure if this is a normal or negligible condition amongst handguns as the...

Yeah, and you get goodies your home state wouldn't permit you to possess. Stuff like "high capacity" (really regular capacity > 10) magazines. With RE5, I get to enjoy my Beretta 92 with its 100-rd mags. :D

I think this situation is similar to seeing youths - some not even in their teens - firing at the gun range. I feel a bit better because usually there's parental supervision and they're handling smaller calibers than a .50 A.E. In our society, I think we sometimes turn our worries - subjects...

I have a few faves... Marion "COBRA" Cobretti's 1911. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE2-7a_F_B0 Castor Troy's golden guns in FACE/OFF. http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Face/Off#Custom_Springfield_1911s ROBOCOP's Auto 9...

Thanks a lot for the feedback, guys. My mind's a lot more at ease now. :o

I favor my revolver for home defense partly because I'm concerned for my semi-auto's magazine springs, though I am quicker with a magazine over a speed loader. But I'm reconsidering my selection and would like hearing others' thoughts. I've heard of cycling mags every few months or just...

Isosceles/Weaver for me But I've seen some pros really dominate the competition using Gangsta, especially with the right modifications...

My Taurus 66. .357 caliber, 7 rd capacity, 6" barrel, DA/SA, stainless steel, Pachmayr grips, medium frame

1. Pick a weapon that feels good in your hands and is well within your control when firing. 2. Pick a CCW that you really can conceal, and which has sufficient stopping power. 3. Practice, practice, practice. 4. Be prepared to use your weapon and skills to take another human being down. Then...

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=279&category=Revolver After I spent so much for my SIG semi-auto, I went for the thrifty but reputable Taurus 66 over a costly S&W. It still serves me well hundreds of Magnums and Specials later. My confidence is such that the Taurus is...

+1 My P229 Runner-up: My brother's P220 Just my unbiased opinion... :D

I won't throw my lot in with the mentally questionable PETA group but I dislike seeing a creature die to simply sate a person's vanity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgU6fVzNkoQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25MX675R210&feature=related No disrespect to the hunters who...

One of my bros. has a SIG P220 so I can personally vouch for it. http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=6