Recent content by Paints

Why a 3" instead of a 4"? If you are going to carry IWB, the extra inch is a non issue. If you are going to carry OWB, then the shorter barrel does help concealment a bit. In general, it seems that a .45 loses about 200 fps per inch of barrel. Ken

I don't think anyone has seen poor quality in any of the Sig P-series pistols. They are just plain reliable. Ken

Well, IMO it depends on the year of manufacture: I have a 1997 Compact. Good gun, very reliable, I use it for CCW sometimes. I have a 2001 Gold Match II. Hasn't been shot much but I don't recall any problems. I bought a 2009 TLE II for CCW. Mistake. Can't trust it, it's a safe...

That looks like it never gets fired :( A 686 should be used, not locked in a glass display case!

I have a 228, very nice, smooth shooting gun.

Not have to chase brass :-) Ken

For a home defense gun, I would go for the 4" barrel. Less flash, more velocity. It would also be a good plinking gun. I assume they are all "pre lock" Smiths? FWIW, I have 4" 686 and q 4" 19, a 2-1/2" Ruger Security Six. All nice guns. Ken

If you read the FBI report on wound ballistics, penetration is the most important issue. If a JHP expands (uncertain in .380), it will not penetrate as deep as FMJ. Of course, I consider a .380 underpowered. Mine is loaded with FMJ. I would not use hollow points in that caliber...

That's just plain not true. Very few 9mm pistols come in 5" or larger. Yes, it's common in 45 caliber 1911s, but to claim that anything less than 5" has "little range or accuracy" is just plain wrong. Even in .45 caliber, few guns other than 1911's have 5" barrels. Ken

Interesting thread. It seems that somebody is upset with every gun and/or manufacture out there. Conclusion? All put out some lemons and single examples of bad guns do not represent the entire line. If someone accepted all that's written in this thread, nothing would be acceptable...

I had a 6" 686. Traded it....for a 4". I prefer the balance of the 4" gun. Of course that's just my preference. The 4" was used (it was an even swap) but apparently had trigger work done by Novaks. Oh, that trigger is sweet! It so light in single action that you barely feel any...

Agree, same here. Sorry folks to disappoint you, but I have enough, even more than enough. Over the years I kept most of my purchases, adding to them, not trading off unless it was a really poor gun.

You don't even need a license to carry in Ohio if you open carry, only if you conceal. Ken

Have you paid close attention the the 4473? There is no place on it to enter a serial number or model number. How could "you own it until you prove otherwise" when there is no identification as to what you bought?

No. Such local requirements have been struck down by Ohio law although a few hard headed cities are trying to ignore it and lawsuits have been filed against those cities (mostly the Cleveland area). Current Ohio law is very clear: cities may NOT enact legislation more strict than state law.