Recent content by gunsablazin

Yeah, and Rule #2 is my argument against the now popular "appendix carry", sure it's fast, but also allows for the possibility of destroying something you might want to use later...... ouch!

6 in my carry gun, and if I really think something was outside, I keep a shotgun with 3 rds of 00Buck in the tube behind my bedroom door. I do have my extra carry gun ammo handy, but I seriously doubt I'll ever need that many rounds. I live in a very peaceful rural area with practically no...

I am personally not concerned with mag capacity. I don't currently own any high cap handguns, and when I carry a semi auto pistol it's an 8+1 .45ACP. I plan to spend next year in stock service revolver class in IDPA and since it has been a long standing practice of mine to carry and compete with...

There is a thread in the handgun section debating the ultimate reliability of semi-auto pistols vs. revolvers, and while they both have their merits, no machine is infallible. Taking that into consideration, how many of us have firearms that have never malfunctioned? I have several, my .223 AR...

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You pay your money, and you take your chances. I've been competing with handguns for nearly 30 years, and I've seen just about every kind of failure there is. I am comfortable carrying an auto, or a revolver, but if the question is sheer reliability, I'll give the edge to the wheelgun, at least...

Very nice, I'm a sucker for K frame .38s myself! Enjoy. :)

I'd keep it simple, and load it with 230gr FMJ, good penetration, besides, whats that Glock hold 13-14 rounds? I really don't see a reason to get too carried away, it's pretty unlikely you'll need it anyway.

For what you are asking a 4" .357 would probably be the best choice, it would be hard for me to imagine a more versatile handgun. I don't happen to own one at the moment, so if I were forced to pick from my current collection it would be a government model 1911 in .45ACP, it would do OK on...

Springfield makes a great 1911, it's a quality pistol priced right. I have used one in CDP class in IDPA since 2007, and it has proven reliable,and durable for many thousands of rounds. If I were in the market for a solid shooter I would be looking at their Range Officer line.

I chrono'ed the Speer 135gr GDHP SB round last weekend to compare it to Remingtons new 125 +P short barrel round. I was very surprised to see the GDHP averaging 860 fps, and the Remington 909 fps. This was from a 2" model 64. Both rounds were accurate, and easily controllable, and I thing either...

Since you are wanting a new gun, and already have a MP 9mm, which would be fine in SSP class, I'd go with the Springfield 9mm 1911, you already like the 1911, and a 9mm is a pussycat to shoot, and would be a ball to play with in ESP class. Go get it, and have FUN!

I personally would go with the S&W, but I'm a fanboy! Ruger makes strong durable firearms, and the security six is a good revolver, however, I like the feel, and shooting characteristics of the 19 much better. YMMV

I'm back to revolvers, I've carried almost everything, 1911's, which are still my favorite range/competition pistol, Glocks, great guns, I just don't like the things. I went with the mindset to be ready for anything, service pistol with at least one spare mag, back up gun, tactical folder...

Another vote for #1 "The best SD handgun round". There are several good ones, but this debate will probably never end, everyone likes their choice the best. :) (Including me)