Recent content by pogo2

What I did Like the poster, I also like to buy at least one gun a year, on general principles. And I have the major bases covered, as well. So I will offer pictures of the last 3 guns I bought, to see if it triggers anything - they were in the range $500 to $675:

66 snubby pricing Like many people I like S&W 66 snubbies, and have three of them. The 66-3 below cost me $300, but that was 4 years ago. The 66-2 I bought earlier in 2009 for $500, and the 66-4 (3 inch) was also $500 in early 2008. I would say the typical price now for a 2.5 inch 66 in...

A vote for the Kahr If concealment is the most important thing, I'd go with the Kahr MK40. The Kahr is much smaller, especially in the grip, than a 1911 with 3 inch barrel. I have a Kahr MK9 (same size as the MK40) and a Colt Defender. The photo below shows them next to one another, along...

Gold Cup fan I have liked Colt Gold Cups for a long time. I currently have 5 of them, 3 that I shoot and 2 that are unfired safe queens. I can't find too much bad to say about them, and shoot them frequently.

I paid $500 for one Earlier this year I bought an unfired model 60-3 for $500. I thought the price was fair, from others I saw.

Another Ahrends fan I am also a big Ahrends fan and have his grips on about 8 revolvers. I like the finger groove variety Ahrends offers. Here are a few of mine:

Comparison picture - J frame and Colt Detective Special RevolvingGarbage asked: Here is my Detective Special next to my J frame model 36, which is the same size as a 442. Note that the J frame has 2 finger boot grips while the Colt has 3 finger Hogue grips, which makes the Colt look...

Another example My Browning Medalist, made over 30 years ago, has a gold plated trigger.

Why 2 inch barrel? The poster said the gun would be for home defense and range use. But he stipulated a 2 inch barrel, which is mainly useful for concealed carry. If concealed carry is not an option, I'd get a 4 inch barrel revolver for home defense. It is easier to shoot accurately, absorbs...

Almost identical in dimensions I have a 9mm P239 and a Glock 19. I wondered myself about the relative dimensions, so I have measured both guns with a ruler and a calipers and compared the results. They are almost identical in height, length and thickness of slide and grip. The Glock weighs...

Unfired model 19 with black matte finish S&W model 19 revolvers have been out of production for quite a while. Most of the ones made had a blued finish, and some were nickel plated. A few were made on special order for law enforcement agencies in a matte black finish. The State Department...

I also like the model 19-5 and have two of them, both the 2.5 inch barrel length.

Flat, 9mm - Walther PPS? How about a Walther PPS in 9mm? It is very flat and lightweight. SKU: WAP10001 Model-: PPS Caliber-: 9mm Length: 6.3" Height: 4.4" Overall Width/Width without slidestop lever and takedown buttons: 1.04"/.91" Barrel Length: 3.2" Sight Radius: 5.4"...

Interarms PPKs I have an Interarms PPK that was made in the US. It is a very solid, well-made gun. Notice on the photo it says "Made in USA" on the slide:

Glocks for carry I own 2 Glocks and 4 Sigs, but tend to prefer a Glock for a carry gun. My reasons are: 1. Same trigger pull on every shot with a Glock, while my DA/SA Sigs have a heavy first pull that can throw that shot off slightly. I think the first shot is the most important in self...