Recent content by paddling_man

Glock 36 (as I type this,) S&W CS45 & S&W 4553TSW. Like Hangingrock, I love my 4506-1 (more than my Springfield Loaded 1911) except I find it too big/heavy for my typical IWB carry.

I'd be on that like a fat kid on donuts... even if it is .38.

Godspeed, Dr. St. John.

There are definitely parts of the U.S. that if you are stranded and don't ask for help, you may die. Exercise caution - don't lose your life but in the pursuit of that, don't lose your humanity. Anecdotal: A friend who grew up in Minnesota / Dakotas described that when he began some long...

Gimmicky with jack-of-all-trades / master-of-none caliber/grip exchanges. Horrible trigger IMHO. I think many of the initial reliability problems that were experienced by so many have been rectified by Sig but the first two points still weigh in my personal opinion. I like Sig... a lot. My 266...

Since "carry gun" is on the table, then my suggestions would include the Sig 2022 (NOT a P250,) or the 6906. $400 and you should be able to find a used gen2/3 Glock 19 if you look long enough. After my personal experience with a steel, 10mm Witness I can't recommend EAA in any way/shape/form...

Don Davis (and others) has it right... The 5906 has got to be about the best for an amazing quality gun at only $300. I've got three 3rd Gen S&W .45s and the quality is phenomenal for the price. If you can muster the extra $50 or so, the 2022 is the best bet if you actually plan to carry it...

I wish I could Federal 9BP (or 9BPLE) locally. Yeah, the Pow'R'Ball feeds as well as a FMJ on some older mil-surplus guns. Even though my '82 P6 seemed to feed a variety of JHP without issue, I still usually stoked it with PowRBall. A stated byproduct is that the polymer ball inhibits the JHP...

Can't go wrong with the 5906 for the price. I've got three 3rd Gen S&W .45s and love 'em. The 5906 should absorb 9mm recoil until the felt recoil is like a .22. ;)

If you want a "classic" and "traditional" looking quality knife at a good price, check out Bark River.

tagged. I would love to hear from anyone that bought one - the whole site looks cool and affordable.

I've not found heat as an appreciable issue when shooting although it does get warm. The heat limits range time no more than the range time may be limited by some other models due to their long, heavy DAO or heavy recoil in a small carry package. in short, I love my P7-PSP. It is quite...

Kel Tec - I've owned two... still have one. Kel Tec advice, having spent a bit of time of the two Kel Tel forums: 1) (Upside) Their customer service is AMAZING. If you have a problem, send it in with no questions asked. The smiths there go thru the guns well, performing feed ramp...

Out of respect for the OP, should this be two different threads? OP - Enjoy your search! Milsurps are FUN! My first rifle as a teenager in the eighties was a 1916 7x57 Mauser. Still accurate as heck to this day, though the ammo has gotten a bit more expensive to find. I would pick something...

How about the Ishapore 2a1 in plentiful 7.62 NATO? (The Chilean Mauser in .308 is listed on a popular site for $169. Add a battle pack of .308 for $70-80 and you're in.)