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  1. I bounce between a couple EDCs depending on the mood. My long time first gen Endura has served me well and is currently retiring in my safe. These are what I currently swap around: Elson Dreadlock Lite Gerber Torch II Spyderco Viele Ron Flaherty Model 1
  2. Well, I got my ID a while back so I'll need to go through the process again. Luckily I don't have to get finger printed again. Made a call today, and they are still waiting on my records to come back, but they were willing to change my requested qty and add another PP to my app. AWESOME! Person that helped me out was Nancy.
  3. Good to know. She is really nice. She was surprised I had all my paperwork in order. Reference letters went out fast too. I think I waited about 8-9 weeks for my FID before the madness. Just going in for PPs now. Do you think there's a possibility I can ask them to increase the number of PPs on my application? She let me change it when I was submitting them. Don't know about afterwards.
  4. Sounds like a run around story to me. Hope you didn't have to pay for anything. Sounds like you had a lemon. Glad you got it fixed and can enjoy it now. Happy shooting. Send some more down range and report back.
  5. Can I ask you how long the wait time was? Do you really need to mail it in and have it sit in his safe before they can work on it or did you mail it to them when it got closer to bench time?
  6. From an article I read a while ago, 45 JHP penetration is not as effective when shot through heavy clothing. 9mm has better penetration performance for that situation so my practice is to use 45 in the summer and 9+P in the fall and winter. My concern had been over penetration thus larger caliber now and smaller higher velocity calibers when the jackets come out. My 1911 is quite reliable and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for HD.
  7. Always nice to have new toys. Both will serve you well.... Unless you lose them. I still have my gen1 Endura. Still kicking strong but I have since retired it for other ones.
  8. Is the 10 gonna be that much **SCARY** fun? I've shot a Colt stainless 1911 with 38S+P and have shot a 44Mag wheel gun. 38S, not so bad, but I was inexperienced. 44Mag, eye opener. Left a bruise on my palm. Lol!
  9. Also, the CRKT Eros can fit the bill. Light as a feather and great steel. Nice grippy handle. Price range is in there. Only downside is the blade is a bit thin and the point is weak due to the profile, but it's not meant to be a camping knife. It's so light, be perfect for jogging. Has a clip too.
  10. For small and light, the Kershaw Zing or Blitz is pretty nice. Great bang for the buck too. I have a Shallot in S110V and concur that the handle is quite slippery. The steel handle is heavy too. The Benchmade MPR is small but chunky. Built like a tank but not discrete. Definitely on the higher end of your price range. A Mini Griptilian is nice too. Gerber Torch I is another nice mini. Do you care about the locking mechanism?
  11. Well, I submitted my paperwork on June 20th to Millburn PD for more PPs. They told me a few weeks, but that can mean anything. Anyone submitted post-records restoration and got them back already?
  12. Doing some more research on the 10mm, and it seems like if I were to go that route, it looks like a Delta Elite will be more of a safe queen as the rounds are not cheap or common. Is current mkt pricing still inflated for 10mm ammo or just regular prices? Seems like a dying caliber. For the Delta Elite to be practical too, I'd need to configure it for dual caliber 10 and 40.
  13. I was always interested in the BHP too. I was considering a Belgium made Browning. Not the US made or FNC. Was looking for the Mark II or Mark III as it had a thicker front strap that would allow 40 lpi checkering. Morris Customs and Today do beautiful work. Bullzeye showed me a Yost SRT BHP a while back. Sad to say, the price was too high and no PP.
  14. Lol! I'd expect no less from you.
  15. I thought someone would bring this up eventually. Yes, Colt has a tainted history with the civilian population, but didn't S&W do the same at another time?
  16. So majority is leaning to the 1911. 2 votes for the M&P and 2 for the PPQ. I do love the 1911s. Just a timeless classic. My original Colt is a Series 80. Due to a slide mishap, a Caspian slide sits on tip now. I removed the firing pin safety mechanism and added the spacer. I don't even remember how the trigger pull was originally. All I do know is trigger tuning costs more on an 80. I assume more parts to polish and more time to tune everything.
  17. Thanks for the info. Only pony, no phony. No pun intended. No doubt that Sig will run like a top, especially with the external extractor. Considering the original mfg if I go the 1911 route again.
  18. Like my daughter says, I want a pony. Lol! If it's a 1911, I want to stick to a modernized classic from the original maker. Already have 2 1911s. Looking for an heirloom piece. Hint hint, Mag1. Besides, I don't think Colt sells only slide and frames. You can only get them complete.
  19. Thanks for the input on the XDs. I hear a lot of complaints about the trigger so little hesitant on that. HKs seem to need a match trigger to have a decent trigger. I've used my friend's PPQ and do like it very much. The trigger out of the box is way better than my experience with the Glocks. Just want to try and be different. I am well aware of the price tags that come with customs. I own a CT Brian 1911 which he built for me off a Caspian slide and frame I had the mfg mail directly to him. Had him put every bell and whistle on it. I wish it was built off a Colt though. He wouldn't work on my Series 80 as it already had some work done to it. I understood his reasoning. If I was going to put my name on something, I want it to be all my work.
  20. Good to know. I have a Bomar sight saved in my tool box that may eventually see daylight again. Not overly concerned of the lack of modern amenities as the gunsmith would take care of that. Based on my last build and discussion with the gunsmith, majority of the parts are usually discarded anyway. Luckily for that one, the gunsmith only received a barebone slide and frame. So that was built from the ground up.
  21. Two PPs accounted for. Got one PP left to decide on something. I've been thinking about this for some time now. Thought I'd drop this on the forum to help me decide. Which should I get? Colt 1911 (thinking of a Gold Cup Trophy, Delta Elite, or a basic Series 70 which ultimately be saved for a custom build by some reputable 1911 master gunsmith). Must be a Colt brand base for the build. or Tupperware (USP Compact, XDM, or M&P) Other than my 92FS, I don't really have anything modern. I've tried to like the Glock, but it just won't grow on me. Three attempts is enough to throw in the towel on that option. The HK has a horrible trigger which I'll need to look into fixing that problem. Was considering the XDM Competition if going that route. For the ppl that choose the 1911, what would be your recommendation for a build? My only concern with the GCT is that it comes already with a beavertail which I want replaced with an EB one. Worried there's not enough metal left to fit the EB. The GCT also comes with a target rear sight that I don't like seated so far back. I'd like the sight blade to sit flush with the rear of the slide. Might be the better buy to get the basic no frills 1911 and save a couple bucks for the build. I know this is comparing apples to oranges. Maybe that's why it's hard to decide. Thanks for your input.
  22. Always thought WC made only work horses. Didn't know they do pedigrees too. Bummer with the magwell. Still very nice. Glad they are going to make things right.
  23. Since this is practically a presentation grade finish, maybe he didn't want to slap his mark in the dust cover like his other pcs. Nice touch.
  24. That is beautiful. Must've waited forever for it. Thanks for sharing all those pics. Pics just don't do justice to these customs. Good choice in platform for the build too. You make me want to get a pony and get on his waiting list.
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