JayWilling

If money is no object that's one thing but if you'll need to save a little somewhere, the Sig SP2022 in 9mm is a nice gun. (At least the one I got 7 years ago is). Real solid shooter and not too heavy (polymer frame with hammer and decocker). Came with two 15 rd mags and maybe best of all for you, two grips. My hands are fairly large but I only use the smaller of the two. They're selling new for under $500. A 1911 is a wonderful pistol, and I know you want to stay with 9, but if you go 45 1911 for a fun gun, you'll wonder why you were stuck on 9mm.

I got a GP 161 for my wife several years ago and had a problem with the cylinder binding up. After trying a few things we sent it back to Ruger. I think it was about a 10 day turnaround. When we got it back they had gone over it like a custom shop and had completely fixed the problem. We have had NO problem with their customer service.

Doc, I'm in agreement with most here...you need to carry it and lock it up when you go out. I have had great success carrying a Springfield XDS in the waistband (IWB). It disappears, especially if you wear a smock or something. I think a shoulder rig would move around too much because you lean over and use your arms to work. An IWB like a Crossbreed, MacKenzie, Alien, etc. with a leather backing and two belt hooks would mold to your hip and feel natural in a short amount of time. Also...with all due respect, from your posts it doesn't sound like you have much familiarity with the equipment. Take your guns to the range a lot and get to know them well. Get some training and watch some videos. Arming yourself is very serious, and there's a lawyer attached to every round.

That photo looks like a 4" barrel to me. Beautiful gun.

I have to see ...it may be welded when I get it. If not maybe we could work it out so it can be done while I'm there? Would give me a lot of time looking around at all your stuff.

Haha! Lower Township, Cape May County.

I've got an upper on the way that may need the muzzle brake welded. I know PK90 used to do compliance work in south jersey, but do we know of anyone else who isn't up near NYC?

79% to 21% for....

Huh!!! All this time I just ASSUMED it was an evil feature. What a dope. I guess that's why my wife never listens to me.

Hi guys, Maybe I'm missing something here, but doesn't the vertical foregrip constitute a second "evil feature"? Or are all of these photos from PA?

I'm looking at a stainless 16" standard barrel which has a flash hider...would have to have that changed, pinned and welded, as opposed to a bull barrel with no device. If the weight diff is only 1/2 lb or so I'll just go bull barrel. The chart T Bill suggested helps. Just looking for relative information, not number crunching. Thanks.

Does anyone know the relative weights of different barrel configurations. I know there are a lot of variables, but I'm just talking about all things being equal, say a stainless barrel at 16", what would be the approximate weight difference between a bull barrel vs. standard, vs a lightweight barrel. How much weight are you saving?

Does anyone know the relative weights of different barrel configurations. I know there are a lot of variables, but I'm just talking about all things being equal, say a stainless barrel at 16", what would be the approximate weight difference between a bull barrel vs. standard, vs a lightweight barrel. How much weight are you saving?

Thanks Duppie...the "retro cool" is the biggest thing for me. It's a bit like a little 1911- similar features but I like the size and shape. I'm counting on CZ quality for the rest of it. I'm not afraid of a little weight...helps a bit shooting a small gun, but I just think I would take it out and shoot it a lot because I'm really into the look of it.

I have been staring and fondling these little Ramis for years, but something else always pops up and steals the money out of my hand when I'm thinking about getting one. Do any of you own (or owned) them and are able to report? Are they solid like other CZs or a little picky? Like the way they operate and do they carry well? I may "do it" this year.

I have not read anything that was more stupid in years. But then, I haven't looked at a Rolling Stone in years either, so maybe there's a connection. Apparently the change Obama brought was that it's ok for the chosen to write or say ANYTHING, provide no proof, and stand on it like it's gospel. Since about 1980 Rolling Stone has been nothing but asswipe anyway.

Took a quick trip to my club with my Springfield XDs. 150 rounds at paper and steel, just to work on my front site picture.

Hey everyone...old timers come out with their first music video. We've been a band for 16 years but never got around to posting something. Now we have some footage of one night's show and we're going to put stuff up one-by-one. I'm just amazed we actually got around to it. Hope you dig it. http://youtu.be/Fw0xoagY19g

A smaller frame, 2 or 3" wheel gun would be a good candidate. Trigger work would help a lot for those special conditions. A 38 is manageable for someone with compromised dexterity.

That is pretty much gorgeous.

Very sorry for your loss. (of freedom)

I had a PT 745 which I believe is similar except it's a single stack. I had feed trouble, even after about 1K rounds, and eventually I sold it. In hindsight, I think it may have been my lead semi-wadcutters that were the problem, as my XDs now has trouble only with that shape. It wasn't a bad pistol but I'm not looking for any more Taurus semi-autos.

My wife is very small and has an Escort 20 ga semi. It's a small gun...I think it might even be a youth model. We put a thick rubber butt pad on it and it's a good length for her and she's comfortable with it. Never had any trouble with it either.

Atlantic City & South = South Jersey. Atlantic City & North - North Jersey.

Our club restricts shooting steel unless you use lead or plated bullets....no hardball. I've had hardball come back to the bench and destroy stuff. Soft rounds only.