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    Best Gunsmith to "Assemble" a Custom 1911?

    I want custom features on a Commander slide Officer's frame .45 ACP. I'm thinking of ordering the slide and frame with the options I want from Caspian and a few parts suppliers. No offense intended, but with high end pieces, isn't this almost an assembly job rather than a "hand crafted piece of...
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    ruger GP 100- 3"

    They Are Both Nice Revolvers I've shot both of these and carried a 4" GP100 with bobbed hammer and compact grips for about 5 years. You can't go wrong with either one. If you love to shoot magnum rounds, and love to shoot a LOT, the Ruger will probably last longer. My dad had his 686...
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    LW Commander for EDC?

    I have an M&P .45, and I like it well enough, but I'm thinking about a Springfield LW GI Commander. I'll be carrying in a Milt Sparks Summer Special with a sturdy gun belt. What is YOUR experience carrying the LW Commander?
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    Anyone Else LIke 1911 With Short Trigger?

    I'm not a particularly good shot with a 1911, and I believe most of the problem is the long triggers. I shoot revolvers better. I shot my M&P .45 pretty well (short trigger). Since I'm thinking about getting a 1911 for 2011, I just wonder about the short trigger option. What do you think? My...
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    Full size pistol - concealed carry

    You are not an idiot. The best gun to carry is the gun you shoot the best. If that's an M9 for you, I say go for it. I carried a S&W 645 for 15 years concealed in a Milt Sparks Summer Special with no problems. Now, I carry a S&W M&P .45 concealed in a Dillon dual slot with no problem...
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    Ruger P345 for concealed carry?

    I carried the larger, heavier S&W 645 for about 15 years in a Milt Sparks Summer Special. Finally switched to a snubby revolver but don't like the round gun digging into my ribs. Now, I'm planning to buy a Ruger P345 as a compromise between the two--10 ounces lighter than the Smith and more...
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    Taurus 945 or Ruger P345

    The Ruger P345 is a great gun! Extremely reliable, thin, not too heavy, easy to shoot and more accurate than many expensive custom 1911s. I own an M&P .45 and still pine for the P345 I didn't buy. The Taurus? Don't know. But it looks larger than the Ruger. If possible, try them both at a rental...
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    What 1911 best exemplifies 100 years of service?

    For 2011, I'm considering buying my first 1911. I've never owned one because I generally shoot pivoting triggers better (revolvers, tupperware, etc.) Now, at the 100 year mark, I'd like to try one again--but which 1911? I don't want to spend a fortune so most Wilson-Baer-Brown products are...
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    Where can I find a holster designed to fit inside a purse?

    I'm NOT asking about a Holster Purse, or a $300 handbag with a hidden compartment for a revolver. I'm specifically looking for a holster with an over sized back, flange or body but no belt loops. This type of holster is designed to be tucked into the purse the woman already owns, likes best...
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    Opinion Of Sigma?

    I like 'em. Very revolver-like trigger action is conducive to accurate shooting for some people--me included. Reliable. Great grip. Good sights. You done good. Now, burn up a couple boxes of ammo per month and report back here in one year. Make it your goal to shoot that gun to death!!!
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    SAO, one in the tube, hammer down?

    Why would you do that? If you are uncomfortable with a cocked and locked gun, I recommend a different style weapon. (My striker fired S&W M&P .45 suites me well, so does the Para LDA and I carried a TDA 645 for 15 years--great gun.) If you really like that single action trigger, but are still...
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    357 Magnum vs 45 ACP

    125 grain HP .357 is King. As I recall, the 125 grain, full power HP is the King of stopping power. And guns that feed .357 magnums (read "revolvers") work virtually every time. Of course, the magnums are way loud and also usually have a Lot of muzzle flash. That being said, the .45 ACP HP is...
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    Who uses FMJs for Carry Ammo?

    The SD gun has to work. It has to work first time, every time. There may not be time to reload or clear a jam. Those are all good reasons to carry FMJ ammo. I use FMJ in my .380 because I do not believe the HPs will be as reliable and probably won't expand anyway at .380 velocities. I figure...
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    question about altering safety levers...

    It would probably be wise to be able to explain WHY you wanted or needed this modification. "I wanted to have the ultimate speed of fire when some scum bag tries to steel my hubcaps," just sounds terrible and I'm sure that's NOT what you had in mind. "I believe a responsible gun owner should...
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    Does Anyone Carry Concealed in a Paddle Holster?

    I like the idea of a paddle holster, but those I've tried by Fobus and Uncle Mike's were no where near concealable. If you use a paddle for concealed carry, what do you use? PS My current carry guns are a Ruger LCP in my pocket or a S&W M&P .45 on my hip. If you use a paddle, I'd love to...
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    What is the least useful self-defense advice you have ever heard?

    Dumbest Self Defense Advice Ever: Never resists. If you put up a fight, you might get hurt!
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    Cold Steel Inferno

    Hello Bruise Lee: You gotta hand it to Lynn C. Thompson for showmanship--at least! It looks to me like his pepper spray foam is at least as good as the other stuff out there. I carried another brand for several years when I was in college and didn't want to risk a felony conviction for being an...
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    M&P 45 Compact versus LW Commander

    Hello Pistol Packers, I recently purchased a full sized M&P .45 and now I'm looking for a similar but smaller pistol as a backup or spare. My brain tells me to just buy an M&P .45 Compact and enjoy having a matching gun that's a bit smaller and lighter. On the other hand, I've got this...
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    Are Semi-Automatics Reliable Enough to Carry?

    Only you can answer the reliability question using your semi-auto and your chosen ammunition. If you and the gun can't shoot at LEAST 200-300 rounds of your self defense ammo without a hiccup, then it is NOT reliable and can't be trusted. My choice is to start with a .45 using ball because...
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    S&W - M&P Problems - How bad are they

    I only have about 300 rounds through my full size M&P .45 but no malfunctions so far. This pistol has a wonderful feel and I usually shoot a hinged trigger better than a sliding trigger so I have no problems with the trigger pull. Nothing has shaken loose, fallen off or cracked. I'd say you...
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