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  1. I waited an hour or so on a Sunday morning in the fall. Their rental o/u guns were pretty nice and I think maybe $20 or so for the day. I had only shot once before and did fine so as long as someone in the group knows the basics, should be ok. At each station you get to launch a pair without shooting first to see where they go. Unless you have trouble walking, I'd not bother with a cart, other groups ahead will slow the pace anyway. Have fun!


  2. I can confirm Pizza Bob's measurements, I just checked my 686+ and SSR with calipers and both are the same. The trigger on my SSR is lighter and smoother, but the 686+ is pretty new whereas the SSR may have 500 more rounds through it so that may have lightened it up some. iRescue, I got the SSR first but then wanted something a little smaller in size so got the + too. Although it's a larger gun, the SSR feels a little lighter in some ways due to the squared off barrel and angled underlug. I swapped out the stock hogue grips on the 686+ for laminated combat style ones. I'm not an expert, but if you have any more questions about differences between the two please feel free to ask.

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  3. I'll echo the revolver sentiment! My first was the 686 SSR, I've since added a few others (and a 1911 too). With revolvers there are some nice more historical options too, depends on what you're looking for. Like if a 686 or 586 feels a little large you can get a used Model 19 or 66 or if you want beefier can get a 27 or 627.


  4. I have a 226 X5 All Around and 229 Stainless Elite. Shooting the 226 is super easy and very accurate but it is a large gun. I actually use the 229 more due to its slightly handier size.


  5. I agree with others that diversification is great. In two trips to different LGS in the last week I asked after 45 ACP, 45LC, 9 mm, and 38 ammo availability. One would sell me 1 box of 45 ACP and half of 45 LC, the other 1 45 ACP and 1 9mm. I'll also second a recommendation for a 357 revolver. Personally I enjoy revolvers and it gives you something that'll shoot 38 and 357.


  6. Does anyone have experience with Cannon Home Guard safes? I'm looking for a smallish safe that offers some theft/fire deterrent beyond the security safe style boxes but like to still be able to move it solo with a hand truck. Similar options seem to be offered by Mesa, American Security, and Liberty. My budget is up to around $1,000. Thanks!


  7. My permits were "issued" on 10/26 although I didn't actually receive them until a few weeks later thanks to Sandy. Now due to OGAM and the NICS processing delays I'm bumping up against the 90 day expiration to take possession of my 3rd handgun. I have already dropped off 2 others for extension, so want to avoid that if possible. Does anyone know the last date I can actually use the permit? I'm thinking 1/24 which is the 90th day starting with 10/27 as Day 1, but am worried it could be 1/23 which is tomorrow. I gave my background check info on Friday, just waiting for it to come back and wondering if I need to make a stop at the local PD tomorrow to ask for an extension.

     

    Thanks!


  8. Agree, great people there! I usually deal with Lisa, but anyone answering the phone has been helpful. When I've called and they didn't have something in stock, they called their sources and got back to me in a few minutes, not a few days or never. I did buy some ammo there when I couldn't drive further and thought it was a little high, but they have beat others on pistol prices.

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