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I'd say if the Smith is no-lock, get the Smith. That being said I would go with a Ruger over a Smith 686 with that dumb lock.

My main reason for subsonic for home defense for the blast/noise. Same reason I was always advised to use .38+P FBI loads instead of .357 125 loads for home defense.

Thanks for the replies. I know all about the hot stuff from the smaller companies. I will use those for field use. I just want a a good, subsonic load for home defense.

Thanks. I do like the idea of a subsonic load for indoor range and self defense use. These rounds seem similar to the 180 grain Hydra Shock.

Just bought a Glock 20, and they only defensive rounds avaible were the Hornady 200 grain XTP at 1050 fps? Is this a good round for home/self defense?

I didn't mean to start a ruckus, ended up buying a 20 anyway, the grip was just too short on that 29, and similar enough in weight.

Thanks guys. I look forward to breaking her in next pay day, as well taking my CC permit class. While it is large, its no heavier than my old S&W Combat Magnum for backpacking trips. I do love those hot loads, but are those factory sub-sonic loads less loud? I would like to take my CC class with...

Just bought my first Glock last Valentines Day; a Glock 20 in 10mm auto. I will use it to replace my old .357 S&W for camping and self defense. Being Gen3 and not having the SF frame I was warned that it is a big handgun. While I wear large gloves, my hands are not huge yet the gun feels great...

I have been thinking of buying a Glock 29 or 30. I noticed that almost all of them seem to be third gens, with finger groves. But some have the rail and some do not. Is this a custom feature or did Glock add these later in production on third gen 29s and 30s?

Thanks for the tips. And no it is not the internet. I despise finger grooves on combat handgun. Even on my revolvers. Unless they are fitted to my hand ( I have stocky fingers), I find finger grooves to be in the wrong places and make recoil worse. I really want a Glock but I guess I just have...

After some consideration I have decided to buy a Glock 9mm. However after a long time spent looking and feeling different Glock models, I find the older non finger groove models feel the best to me. Most in this form seem to be the 17, but I would love to find a smooth 19 or 26. I take it only...

My old K-frame has one of those old screw in style trigger stops. I remember reading some book back in the day that said to remove them in a defensive firearm. I was wondering if that was true, and if I do can I put it back in later to keep the gun original?

Thanks. I really like the look of the Inox, just want it do be as durable as most SS finish guns. And yes I have looked at PT92, but not a big fan. Prefer the quality and pedigree of the Beretta

Considering buying a 92FS, but cannot decide if I want the standard blue model or the Inox model with wood grips. I notice the Inox now has black controls. Is there any advantage to the Inox model? I have seen some reviews say the finish rubs off.

I am looking to get a small nightstand/purse gun for my grandmother. Was thinking Jetfire but like the .32 as she can handle that but not .38 SPL recoil. My LGS has a P32 for a good price and a 3AT for quite a bit more. Also considering Tomcat. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the...

No it is not old, current or recent production. R357M5, shows about 1235 fps, noting super hot. Just wondering about it compared to the same load in JSP

I cam across a box of Rem. 357 158 grain SWC at my local Academy recently, they shoot well but was wondering if they are more effective than the JSP for a woods type load. I cannot find any info on this load anywhere, any advice would be appreciated.

Good point, but that may be what I am looking for. It seems that most 38+p is terribly slow, and I would like to have better than 9mm stopping power without the terrible blast of the 1300-1400 screamers.

Thanks for the tip. I really do like the 357 SB load. I have been searching for a light 357 load, harder hitting than plus p but without the blast of typical magnums.

I have carried the old FBI load for some time now but seems hard to find. The local stores always have Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel in both 38 and 357. I use a four inch M19 and was wondering how these two rounds perform from a four inch, rather than the two inch barrel.