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G19 probably the easiest to unload if you decide that you don't want it. Unless you can carry concealed, a G19 would be a better all-round gun.

I think it is something like 18 months for each hollow-point bullet, which is treated just like having a handgun. So, do the math and figure out a box of 50 9mms or say 550 bulk pack of .22LR. You would probably be a felon and not eligible to own firearms, and the ones that you have would most likely be confiscated.

I think the Taurus has a slightly larger grip than the Beretta, which is also of a nice size and heft. If you have medium/small hands, then get the Beretta over the Taurus. The Beretta also has a lot of aftermarket parts, etc. as the military uses it. If you get a Beretta, then get the 92A1, or M9A1 (which I believe comes with 15-round magazines), which has a rail could be useful, but the removable front sight is a big plus if you want to upgrade to night sights, etc.. Still, the stainless Taurus is very nice, and a good value for the money, and the Taurus can be carried cocked and locked. Personally, I would at least check out a CZ 75B, especially the single-action or brushed stainless, especially if I could get a Limited one, or maybe an Armalite AR-24 or a MRI Baby Eagle II full-size or semi-compact, but an M9A1 would be pretty sweet. You may also want to check out a Hi-Power.

Sounds like you need a Stoeger Cougar, or possibly you could find a used Glock for about $400.

If you have experience with this gun, please advise. It doesn't seem to have many negative reviews (limited though they seem), except that it is large and heavy and there are better S&Ws out there, such as the 5906. It seems to be a 2nd generation S&W that has a double stack magazine and it has quite a large grip. It is stainless with an adjustable rear sight and decocker/safety? Please advise on reliability, magazine size/availability. Are magazines interchangeable? Are there aftermarket and grips for it? What is a fair price for one, etc.

This looks like a good holster and priced right for the Shield, too, and it is custom if you use a laser: http://www.multiholsters.com/ I like the Galco Summer Comfort, as well.

I wish it was easier to do a search on this forum for "S&W" threads with the limitation of more than 3 characters. Anyway, if you have experience with a Shield and aftermarket stuff... sights, holsters, lasers, grip accessories, APEX kits, etc. please share. I'm specifically Interested in thoughts on any of the following in relation to the Shield 9mm that might be available, but open to others as well: Apex Trigger Kit and local gunsmith to install Night Sights (not sure if available, but like XS big dot sights and TruGlo TFO Sights) Holsters, especially in-the-waistband Laser... Lasermax, Crimson Trace Grip sleeve, etc. of some kind Aftermarket magazine extenders, etc. Anything else that is a must-have for the Shield I like the Shield quite a bit and would also like to pickup another one, and I think S&W would have a very good product if a Shield .22LR became available w/ a real aluminum slide and the Ruger SR22s reliability. Now that I have been introduced to the M&P line, I need to get a larger relative in 9mm of some kind and maybe a .45ACP one, as well.

How do you like the weighted magazines?

As suggested, a nice revolver such as a S&W 686 in .357, or maybe a Model 625 in .45 ACP would be a nice edition to your collection, or maybe a model 317 or 617 in .22LR., if you want to go a different route. Something like a Beretta Cheetah 87 or CZ Kadet in .22LR might be nice as well. Other considerations would be a Browning Hi-Power, CZ 75B, or a MRI Baby Eagle II. A SIG 226 or 229 might also work, or perhaps a Ruger Mark II/III. The new Colt Pony's in .380 are also pretty sweet. You have a double action and single action, maybe a nice striker fired would work if you don't want a revolver. You can get a polymer gun... Glock, S&W M&P, Springfield Armory, etc. I would recommend a Glock 17/19 or a S&W 9mm.

The Ruger SR9 is a nice gun, however, I think the SR9C has a very nice trigger and both are pretty slim in the hands. I don't like all of the lawyer-friendly stuff on the guns, though. The Beretta storm is a very nice gun if you like a DA/SA, or a hammer-fired one. Personally, I like the FNH FNP USG, better, or a SIG, even a used SIG. But if a DA/SA was wanted, I would go with a CZ 75 or variation in DA/SA. Another option might be a SIG SP2022 or the Armalite 24. The Glock 17 GEN4 would be an awesome choice if it fits your hands, especially if you can get some pinned 15-round magazines for it. This would be my choice for a FIRST gun from your list. Another thought would be to get a Glock 22 and a 9mm conversion barrel. That would give you the option of 9mm, .40S&W, and you could also get a .357 SIG barrel for it. The M&Ps are nice. I like the M&P 9 Pro a lot over the standard. I am also a big fan of the M&P Shield, which has a very nice trigger. Getting a 9mm full size and an M&P 22 would make a very nice set. I would still probably get a Glock 19, first. It will grow on you. But, out of your list, I'd get the Glock 17 unless you can get one of the others, used... Used = good. If you decide to trade it for something else, then you will not take too much of a hit.

Putting the thinner 36 slide on a 30 and being able to use full-size magazines, how could that be wrong? If I was going to buy a Glock 45, then I would strongly consider this one. The only thing that gives the standard 30 a plus is that it might have parts sharing with the 21. A single-stack 9mm Glock, or even a Glock 22 would be awesome. I love the S&W Shield, but if a Glock single-stack 9mm came out, I would probably switch up. Not to change the Subject, but I wish an M&P the size of a Glock 19 was available, especially one with the new Shield trigger. And, I know S&W has the M&P 22, but a Shield 22 would also be an awesome item for training and plinking.

You can't go wrong with that choice. You may also want to consider an older Ruger Speed Six w/ a 2.75" barrel. There were a few awesome one's made for the postal service with 3" barrels.

Did anybody hear about a possible new Glock being a modified G30 (.45 ACP) with a Glock 36 slide (slimmer) on it giving a slimmer gun w/ 9-10 +1 capacity and a size similar to a G26? That would make a nice carry gun and give the XDS some competition... The Glock G30S! I guess the trade off would be that you wouldn't be able to use G21 magazines.

Nice transaction. Smooth, friendly, and great communication. Thank you.

First off, the Republicans and Democrats are working together, appearing to be at odds. It's the good cop/bad cop scenario. It's not a lose/lose for Obama unless you really think he is trying to have a legacy and that he really does want to help America. He is hell-bent on destroying this nation and making it into something alien. He has already proven that he is making the other two legs of our government insignificant in deeds, the Czars, etc.. The gridlock has been brought forth purposefully to condition the American people in believing that this democratic republican cannot function and that only a strong leader can get things done. That is largely the allure of a dictator in that one strong leader is needed to get things done. Since day one of Obama's reign, he hasn't once focused on improving the economy, and in fact anything that seems logical to do so, he has pretty much done the opposite, which has either been completely ignored by the media or hidden in his golden tongue of lies. This is NOT being done incompetently; This is being done purposefully. You are severely underestimating these people and their agenda and their financial capabilities as foes of the United States and the US of A has no chance of survival with that miscalculation. Look at the betrayal of Chief Justice Roberts and the continued "failures" of Boehner. Is Christie any less arrogant than King Michael Bloomberg?

If Christie secures the nomination as a RINO, it time and time again, shows that either the Repuplican leadership is stupid, and I don't believe that, or that they are just playing us and secretly in cahoots with the so-called Democrats and the one-world government. A RINO offers nothing in his or her ability to defeat a Statist democrat. McCain was setup to fall. The elite just didn't prepare for the Tea Party movement and Sara Palin. Romney was also slated to fall... Both the Dems and REpublicans chose Obama to run against Obama. McCain was also vetted by both parties. And, if by some unlucky coincidence, the elite would have still been OK because he is an insider just as the Bushes are, etc. Why hasn't Bush come forward on the scandals in the Obama White House? Why didn't Romney bring up the death of 4 Americans while Obama sat at a crap table? Why was each conservative candidate running against Obama brought down by both the Democrat and Republican elite? Because we are being played. Palin was chosen to be McCain's running mate because she could easily be thrown under the bus and the Washington elite didn't consider that she would have such star power in the party. Once that happened then the relentless attacks on her from every angle. The question is why are our leaders doing this. Do they know something that we don't? Are they responding to global pressure to bring down our country? Most likely we are already over the cliff and they are letting the American people down as "gently" as they can to our new 3rd world status.

Obama and czarist company have little concern over a political death sentence now that he has secured a second term. It's the Agenda that is the focus, the agenda of bring America to its knees and destroying the economy and America's institutions. Obama has free reign, and with the fundamental change he has in store for the American people, he needs them to be disarmed. The progressive/statists are relentless in their pursuit of Govertopia and the Obama masses will support the effort. Remember, those on the dole will do whatever is necessary to remain on the dole and those are also the ones that are being brainwashed by the mainstream media to accept more government control and less freedom. That propaganda arm of the government, the MSM, will invent scenarios to get what it wants in terms of gun control/disarmament and other things. Make no mistake, this administration will be going after firearms and ammunition by whatever means possible, whether its by fiat, executive order, UN Treaty, etc. It being unconstitutional will not stop him in the least. Not in the last 4 years did Obama abandon, put off, etc. his vision of transforming America, and that vision does not allow for an armed, self-reliant population. Now he will be even more bold. The elite fear the people because of the things that they have done to them. And, the hardships that the American people will face in the near and distant future that have been put on them will create riots and civil disruptions. The elite know this and need to establish more control, now. They want the American people to be conditioned. A significant number of Americans are not going to idly stand by and watch their freedoms continue to disappear and their country to fall apart. Their spirit needs to be crushed. Just as those that wishfully thought that a "moderate" was needed to defeat Obama (RINOS in a word such as McLame, Romney and even Christie) and needed to get the independent votes, just as those that thought that the Republican elite were different than the statists, those that believe that this administration cannot go after their guns because of the political backlash are foolish. The only thing really standing in their way is the logistical aspect and the sheer volume of firearms in this country. They won't go after them so much as they will go after ammunition, manufacturing, etc. And, they will find some to make examples of.

Lets have these talks AFTER Obama, Holder, Clinton and other merry community organizers go to Mexico to be tried for Fast and Furious and its international implications. Is Bubba a Mexican name? .

I would like a compact size, single stack Glock kit that can handle multiple calibers with included parts that would easily swap out, especially one that could handle both 9mm and .45 ACP.

How does the M&P 45 go up against these two?

Is it safe to run a portable generator on an open, screened porch?

Taurus makes a double-action 992 revolver in .22LR and .22WMR and Ruger makes a Single Six single-action revolver in both as well. There may be a Single 10 or Single 9? combo as well, but these would also be single-action.

Americans who put these government officials, politicians, judges, and stormtroopers into power deserve what they get.

My NJ choice would be a factory Glock 17 with grip chop to Glock 19 size, and/or the creation of a single stack Glock sized between 17 and 19 in 9mm. Or, a 19 chopped to a 26 size. But, I am fond of these others as well... CZ 75B Limited two-tone stainless edition M110 SASS or LRB Forged M1A S&W Model 686, 625, 60, or 617 Ruger Speed Six Postal Inspector Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Target Marlin 39A Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 in .308 Ruger SR1911

Well, if you don't have one, it tells them to certainly look into it further. Of course, they could use discretion, but they would probably find out your status before letting you go. If the guns are taken into custody, I doubt that they would be taken care very well, and even with your "sufficient" proof you might have a job getting them back.