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The answer here depends on things you haven't included. Mainly, is this the only savings you have or is it "extra" money? If you have no other savings and still needed to buy the car I would finance, almost regardless of the interest rate because you need a cash cushion. If you have other savings, then it comes down to the finance interest rate and other incentives. If the dealer offers a rebate instead of financing, pay cash and take the rebate. If you get a rebate only if you finance, then take the loan. You can always pay the loan off early. You can rarely borrow more later. All this assumes the low interest rates available today. If you have bad credit or cannot get a cheap loan, then I would pay cash. Good Luck

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Just ordered some - the 1000 rnd still in stock, smaller quantities not available. Thanks for the heads up. Bought a few other things since I had to pay shipping anyway, but price seems reasonable.

Per Sig, the frames are the same. The exchange kits just include barrel, slide and mag. It converts in about 15 seconds. The day I bought my P229 classic in .22LR I swapped it out to a .40S&W and its been totally reliable. Bought some extra mags and it's been a great shooter. So much so that the .22LR kit has never had a round through it. I figured .22LR would always be available if I wanted some cheap trigger time - oops. As it worked out the .40S&W was easier to get (though definitely not as cheap). As an aside, today was the first day since the crazy ammo times started that I was able to get CCI Minimags at the range. Limited supply but at least they had some.

I went a different route when I decided to buy my 229 - bought the classic in .22lr then got the .40 x-change kit. So now I have both calibers for less than the .40 would have cost. Same trigger with both, just a lot cheaper the shoot the .22. Also have the option to get 9mm and .357sig kits. And I agree, it's one of the most accurate hanguns I own. If you've already shot one and it fit your hand, you can't go wrong.

Officer had much more patience than I would. Favorite line was when Warren said he wasn't trying to be a jerk, Agreed, it seems to come pretty naturally for him...

In theory, yes she has access. But she'll never try to open it. Not anti-gun but has absolutely no interest in them. Supportive of my interest regardless. Been married too long for secrets.

Wouldn't bother with the mace, but I would keep a big can of wasp spray by the door and maybe another in the house and car where your wife can get it. That stuff sprays a long way and won't draw any attention just lying around. It's easy for your wife (and you) to use, makes a great self-defense weapon against someone who isn't otherwise armed and is legal everywhere. A good shot of it to the face and he'll be down until the cops arrive. Not a great situation at all. I would report it to the condo board and the cops even though there isn't much they can do unless he tries something. Being weird isn't a crime by itself but you need to trust your instincts. You also didn't say whether he was a new owner or a tenant. If a tenant, a call to the owner won't hurt either. Good Luck.

I remember the alpine slide - I think the right side was for "fast" and the left for "out of control". Went one time with a GF, lined up behind her on the left. She went, the guy regulating the start held me up for a while. I get down near the bottom, some butthead had moved his sled from the right to the left and ended up between us, rammed her at the bottom, hurt her back. I got out, beat the crap out of him in front of the kid working the bottom, who did nothing. We left, she was "grateful" that night. Last time I was there, sometime in '81 or '82 I think. Good times!

I secodd (or third, or fifth, whatever) the suggestion to rent them all first. With that said, my vote would be the SR40, with the 226 in 9mm. My experience with the SR platform (having shot 9, 40 and 45) is that it's a softer felt recoil, so the SR40 would feel lighter than the 226 in 40. Either would be fine in the 9mm. My $.02.

Look at it this way. For the volunteer departments, they wind up having to beg for donations to support their desire to help the community for free. To my way of thinking it's not the towns that should be embarrassed, it's the folks who don't donate... Bottom line, we call 911 they come, no questions asked. They don't ask if you donated, what town you're from, etc. If I ever need them I damn sure hope they have whatever is needed to help my sorry butt. I'll pony up anytime I see them, and I make sure I send a check before they have to ask for it.

I just keep celebrating the anniversary of my 30th. This year was the 20th of my 30th. I figure as long as I can keep count I'm doing ok. Just remember, get old sucks until you consider the alternative... Happy B-day!

That, sir, is a fine collection, something to be proud of. Please educate whoever you need to so they don't show up at some buy-back program - ever!

I can understand how that might happen, but it's never happened to me before with any of my other semi-autos. Beretta 92, Sig 229, numerous 1911s. How common is it? Would replacing the slide stop spring make a difference, especially given the Ruger is new?

I stopped in the local LGS yesterday to check on their inventory and found what I've been looking for in stock - a Ruger SR45 with stainless slide. I read a review on it a couple of months back and decided it was on my short list. After a couple hundred rounds this morning, here's what I found... I shot the Ruger in between two other .45's - An alloy frame commander (Kimber Pro Carry) and a stainless full size (Para GI Expert). Of the three the Ruger is the softest, with noticeably less felt recoil than either of the 1911s. I was surprised since the Ruger is much lighter. The grip on the Ruger also felt odd at first - very thin with a long reach. Ruger designed the backstrap to be easily reversed, from arched to flat. As soon as I did that the grip felt "right". Not as natural as the 1911, but comfortable. With the soft felt recoil it was very controllable. After the first 100 rounds, groupings were within 3 inches at 7 yards free hand. The only oddity was when inserting a full mag. Insert it soft and it was a non event. Slam it in and the slide would release, loading the first round. Not sure if this is a defect, a feature or something that will go away after break-in. It came with two mags and both did the same thing. Otherwise the gun ran flawlessly right out of the box. Trigger pull was a bit heavy at first but seemed to smooth out. I don't claim to be an expert but it felt fine. It's the only striker-fired handgun I have and I'm happy to own it. Anyone else have one and can share their impressions?

Two thoughts - let me first say I'm a 1911 fan but enough people have mentioned them (for a reason!). Might also want to look at a Sig 220 or a Ruger SR45. The Sig is a great platform. At least for me it just fits my hand well. As for the Ruger, I believe the SR45 is the newest iteration of the SRx platform, with earlier 9mm and .40S&W being excellent shooters. It's next on my list...

Ammo is getting scarce! This morning I lucked out and was able to buy two boxes of ammo. I placed the boxes on the front seat and headed back home, but stopped at a gas station where a drop-dead gorgeous blonde in a short skirt was filling up her car at the next pump. She glanced at the two boxes of ammo, bent over and leaned in my passenger window, and said in a sexy voice, "I'm a big believer in barter, old fella. Would you be interested in trading sex for ammo?" I thought for a few seconds and asked, "What kind of ammo 'ya got?"

Very sorry for your loss, may you find peace in the memories of your time together.

+1 with this, but be sure to teach the safety aspects first. True story - my daughter has shot with me for quite a while now (over a year) using my rimfire 1911. She wanted to try something bigger (she's 22) so I put one round in my sig229. Wouldn't you know it - hang fire with a 2 second delay. I never experienced one before or since, but if she hadn't been trained it could have been a big deal.

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I had the same problem when I first got my 229. When I bought it I also got some mecgar mags. In the end it turned out to be the mecgars. Never had a problem with the sig mag. Bought more sig mags, all worked flawlessly. Tried the mecgars again, FTF every 3-4 rounds. I was ready to sell it until I figured it out. I tried cleaning them, smoothing the edges, anything I could think of. Maybe I just got a bad batch but they just never fit right. Nothing but original mags from now on.

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Have the same one - is great for plinking and putting small holes in paper, though mine is picky on the ammo. I find CCI mini-mags to be reliable. The less-expensive bulk pack would jam. A tip when cleaning it - unscrew the threaded bushing on the end of the barrel before cleaning the bore. Makes it a lot easier... Good luck. Dean

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I work in Human Resources and have to deal with this more often than anyone would believe. The only advice I can offer (and it's worth what you're paying for it) is don't post anything about work that you wouldn't put in a memo and circulate around the office. At best, when it becomes known (and it will) there are work relationship issues that will affect your productivity and effectiveness. At worst, unemployment. Neither is worth it IMO. Do you have the right to post it? Yes. Is it ever a good idea? Not usually...