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Saw one yesterday At Oak Ridge Gun Store in Orlando, FL. Actually, I think they had two. There was a guy looking at one but he seemed to be leaning towards a full XD. You could call them and ask. Something could probably be worked out to transfer one to your local dealer. I got mine several...

XDS versus 'OFFICER'S-SIZE' 1911 My Kimber Ultra Covert II does shoot 'softer' than the XDS...but is less concealable and comfortable for CC. The XDS simply "disappears" in the pocket of most of my casual pants. No holster needed! That slab-sided design is not pretty to look at, but it is...

Remington 870 Problems? Chieftan: Good to read your input. It occurs to me that my noting that I carried the 870 pump AND and M-14, WOULD seem to indicate that I was 'jarhead' (lovingly expressed!). :) Actually 1st CAV...where the shotguns were not nearly as widely used as in the Corps...

Not "Hollywood" - but damned effective! With respect to Wllifred: You are, of course, correct. A shotgun blast is not going to send anyone tumbling backwards (or even knocked down, necessarily). But a well placed load of 00 or slug will stop just about anyone - every time. Uncle Sam once...

One size does not fit all! Being an obsessive/compulsive personality (according to my wife, and she's always right)...especially when it comes to guns - I can honestly say that I have bought an example of EVERY "pocket" .380 on the market. The first to start the stampede for me was the LCP...

One size does not dit all! Being an obsessive/compulsive personality (according to my wife, and she's always right)...especially when it comes to guns - I can honestly say that I have bought an example of EVERY "pocket" .380 on the market. The first to start the stampede for me was the LCP...

I had the same experience. The first time I shot the gun, it would not feed properly. I just could not get a shell chambered. Fortunately I was shooting at the store/range that I also bought the gun from and told the manager that I must have gotten a "bad copy". My face is still a bit red...

If CCW is not a consideration...why not P226 9mm SCT? I don't ever envision CCW with the P226 SCT. It's a home defense (and in a vehicle) weapon that my wife is comfortable with due to it's extremely soft recoil and the fact that she's got 20+ rounds at her disposal! I love it because it...

Ditto The Comments on the 5" Model 60 I had the same experience you describe. Wasn't intending to buy the 5" bbl but when I picked it up it was like an extension of my hand! Love at first feel! Obviously, others with different sized hands might prefer the 3"...and it conceals easier...but...

Your wife will probably NOT like it! Reliability concerns aside...the Solo has a snappy recoil that will probably cause your wife to hate it. My wife has a Commander-size 1911 (.45), so she is not recoil-shy. But she fired the Kimber Solo ONCE and said "no way!". After shooting practically...

Try the SCT! I didn't like either the beavertail or the grip/magazine design. Instead, I chose the SCT. No beavertail, better grip (for me, at least) and it even takes 24-round mags! Shoots beautifully...1,000+ rounds so far without a glitch. Mike

Paladin 38-40 Says It All! It does seem like you are rather determined to keep asking until enough respondents agree with you. I don't mean that as a criticism, just an observation. I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to guns and have tried (literally) EVERY 'pocket' .380 and 9mm generally...

Love 'em both....but, Always loved the M1, and put many rounds through the one my dad owned. He carried one with the 2nd Marines in WWII. But I carried the M14 in Viet Nam and it's always had a special place in my memory and my heart. I still have my father's Garand but, when the bug...

Great Gun! I have .45 1911's from Springfield, Colt's and Kimber - plus .45 autos from S&W and Sig. Each has had at least some issues. The RIA Tactical Compact I bought on a friend's recommendation (for half the cost of the aforementioned) has proven to be TOTALLY reliable thus far...over...

I'm A Convert! I came late to the 1911 party! My Sig P-220 Stainless Elite is work of art. Beautiful to look at, totally reliable and fiendishly accurate. Why would I want a 1911? Then, I received an old COLT'S Officers-model 1911 as a gift. It was love at first shot! Like so many of...