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Well that ends that thought as I'm not looking to have to have to go searching for rounds and paying a ridiculous amount in order to just practice with the gun.

Another thing I'm interested in is the 327 Fed cartridge for the revolver. I could also lower costs by using 32 S&W long and its supposed to be a good home defense round ... plus it just plain interests me to have something different lol. What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with how much 32 S&W ammo goes for in these parts?

Well I hope its not the case ... the lady had called me about sending in proof of employment a few weeks ago so I did that next day (my job says they never got the papers I called today to verify that she had gotten the proof of employment just because she wasnt in when I stopped by and I had given them to somebody else ... anyways, she asked my name and gave me the line about "i just need to finish typing it up and then I have to put it on the Chiefs desk so he can sign it". Hopefully shes not just feeding me some BS.

I absolutely Love the M&P 9 personally it fits my hand like a glove with the large palm swell in. Compared to the other polymers I've shot its seems to handle recoil a lot better too, but that might come down to it just being more comfortable in my hand therefor easier to control. The trigger is pretty nice but I'm pretty sure I might swing for the trigger job just because after reading the reviews of how well the trigger feels after the upgrade it sounds like its totally worth it. I wouldnt say the trigger is bad stock just any chance to improve any aspect of the gun is always intriguing to me. I guess the only upgrades I think the gun could use is maybe night sights and the aforementioned trigger job but neither are a necessity. I would definitely recommend the M&P as I personally think its probably the most comfortable stock handgun I've ever held in my hands and has been 100% reliable. I only have one tiny scratch on the inside of the ejector port on the slide but that came from dry firing with snap caps and my dumb @ss not racking the slide hard enough so the cap didnt eject all the way lol.

Well I'd rather not have to worry about setting of mag springs at all as far as home defense goes (God forbid it ever came down to it). Plus .22lr guns usually go for a little cheaper than the GP100 so I figure it would be easier to stow away some money to grab one of those than it would the other way around since eventually I hope to own one (or more lol ) of each.

Oh I totally understand your stance on the cost of ammo as my pockets are FAR from bottomless lol. I already have a M&P in 9mm and love that gun however was leaning more towards a revolver because of the home defense advantages I believe a revolver has over a semiauto ... Specifically if its sitting aded in the safe you don't have to worry about mag springs setting. My second gun option was actually a .22lr for the very reasons you stated. But I always figure if I wanted to go to the range and rent a gun and shoot its cheaper to do so with a .22 than to do so with a .357 because of ammo costs at ranges. It is funny you mentioned the positives of a .22 though because that is the other option I had in mind.

Okay so seeing how I called about my permit today and was told the lady just had to finish typing it up and send it to the chief to get it signed, I'm taking that as a hint that ill be receiving a call from the P.D.to come pick up my permit in the next few days. So I've pretty much made up my mind that the newest addition to my collection will be the GP100 .357mag 4" in stainless . Before I run out and make that purchase I am just asking everyone here for any reasons why I should go in another direction(revolvers only as I made my mind up that I really want to own my first wheelgun). If not, forever hold your peace.

Just curious in an update about your feelings towards this gun are they still all/mainly positive? How does it match up to say a ruger mark III or buckmark?

This thread is in DESPERATE need of a poll imo .... oh and my vote is for the M&P.

I have larger hands and prefer the M&P by a longshot as far as feel goes. I have the largest palmswell in my own M&P 9 and it fits my hand perfectly. I have shot the glock and really wasn't a fan of the feel or the angle it pointed at. I would say that the M&P I ergonomically a far more superior design then that of a glock. I'm not sure how the M&P hold up against the glock as far as underwater firing or being kicked around in the mud and still firing BUT hey I'm not planning on using it out in the middle of hurricane Irene either. From the test results I've heard of the M&P is pretty damn reliable and for me it has been 100%. I would never EVER trade my M&P for a glock ... Or XD or any polymer out there. Go M&P you won't tregret it!

Be careful Lunker, you never know I might actually take you up on your offer (if I ever get a tuesday off).

yeah I'm not going hunting with it and I feel the that the 4 inch barrel would seem more natural to me because of my experience with similar barrel sizes. I do howere think the added weight in a 6 inch barrel could be beneficial for controlling muzzle flip, but I could be completely wrong with that assumption as well.

Okay so after long debating which gun to purchase, I have pretty much decided my next gun is going to be a revolver I have pretty much decided it will be a .357mag with a 4 or 6 inch barrel with main uses being for the Range/HD. (I really like the idea of using a revolver for home defense as it can sit loaded forever without worrying about mag springs setting, and well I just think revolvers are cool too. So what are your guys thoughts on these two and is there another revolver I should be considering?

Only problem is Im not sure how I'd like the px4/cougar, the beretta I knew I liked was the 92

Ok so I'm about ready to make my second handgun purchase. My first was a M&P9 and I like it a lot but im looking at getting another 9mm. Im HORRIBLE on making these decisions because I want em all!!! But I do have a few models im interested in and I want to hear suggestions and opinions from you guys. Im looking into getting a metal framed gun this time around so I've been debating back and forth between these guns. 1. 92a1 - When my friend and I first went to shoreshot we LOVED the beretta, however I wasnt crazy about the sights not being adjustable ... but that isnt a problem with the 92a1 so this is looking like a winner for me. 2. CZ 75 SP01 - all steel, I've heard nothing but good about the CZ's however I never got to hold/shoot one. 3. a 1911 in 9mm (yeah I know thats taboo to a bunch of you guys BUT I want to be able to shoot it a lot and I just dont have the funds to shoot 45 ACP) I was looking at the RIA Tactical, or the STI Spartan. 4. Yes I know its a polymer but I find the FNP-9 very attractive, I almost bought this as my first gun but didnt. So what do you guys think? Any suggestions? Would I love the PX4 just as much as I did the 92fs? Anyways, thanks in advance for the advice guys!!

Yeah I'm aware of that but the whole appeal of this gun to me is its high capacity so doing twice the work of finding it with nj compliant magazines kinda kills the buzz for me. Oh well that's just one of the perks of this lovely state of ours .

Now I know the 9 and 40 are over the max capacity and are illegal, but the 45 is 13+1 so is it legal? Does anyone have any experience handling one of these? Havent heard much about them here.

I got mine from Shore Shot, I'd definitely give em a call if I were you.

look at the date this thread was started. Plus I dont want the mp-15 version I want the pistol version.

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Okay so I made a bargain with the wife. I dont use my shotty anymore since I haven't hunted in 3 years and the ole gun safe is just taking up room for one long gun. I compromised and told her Id sell the shotgun and the safe and use the money to buy a new handgun. SOOOO I think I made up my mind and I want a good old .45 acp slinging 1911 in my future (much smaller lol) safe. Originally I was just going to get a Mark III, but I decided I could buy the 1911 and eventually grab a decent .22lr conversion kit in the future if I really wanted to. My question is out of these guns: STI spartan Rock Island GI Springfield GI Ruger SR1911 Taurus1911 which would you recommend, and if so do they all function well with 22.lr conversion kits should I decide to grab one in the future?

Thanks that actually makes a lot of sense and I could see how that would be a bit of an annoyance. I guess the only reason I really preferred the SP-01 was for aesthetics/accessory rail. Now you've given me another point to take into consideration.

Yeah I'm in the same boat ... already have the M&P and like it for what it is but I really want a metal hammer fired pistol in 9mm now. The CZ just appeals to me, I think I'm definitely going the route of the SP-01 though. Seem like nobody is able to get there hands on the tactical though.

I'm not looking for just a plinker honestly im looking for another 9mm i was just curious because if I wanted to purchase a plinker in the future it would be MUCH easier to just buy a conversion kit instead of going through the process of trying to obtain another permit.