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Thanks guys, it is confusing. I did get a nice 92fs in black. It's been over 30 days and I'm working on the next permit. I seems like a 686 is going to be hard to find and it can be expensive. I'm thinking now. I am going with a glock 22.

10$ a day would have covered me and then some for everything, lol

The website for the place I went just says hk usp 9mm. When i go back to try my 92 I will check it out again. I liked the inox a lot. I really wanted an italian 92 and it seems like that is only in black now.

I rented an hk 9mm. I don't remmeber which model, but I remmeber the recoil was like a larger caliber gun.

Ok, I finally got my permits on 2/22, only 7 months wait! and I picked up the 92fs. Now I have make it to the range and decide what to do with the other p2p.

Yup, might have been longer, but I called and asked for an update earlier this week and that seemed to jump start it.

Picked up my p2p today 7 months 10 days. So now to see what's out there

I have the cars and as soon as these permits come in all have this hobby. My really hobby is collecting expensive hobbys.

I have seen CZ mentioned often, but I have not tried one or seen one in a store. I would love to meet up on oct 12th, but The wife has made other plans for me, lol.

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm still waiting so in still looking into everything. I was looking at sigs online, but it was confusing with all the models and they may be a little out of the pride range right now.

Thanks guys! Just an update in still waiting!!

Thanks! I went to the range again yesterday I tried an H&K 9mm, Springfield xdm 9mm, a gen4 glock 26, then a gen4 glock 27 (both flocks from a friend), a m&p .40, a xdm .40 and he beretta again. The H&K had a lot of kick and I didn't like it to much. I liked the grip of the gen4 glocks even with them being small. I shot them pretty well and they didn't bother me. So, I think a glock will be something to consider for later since the grip felt better. I liked the xdm 9mm and I shot that well. So this might be something else to get. I didn't do I well with the m&p .40 I liked the xdm .40 And the beretta was good again, so I still think I'm going with that first.

Thanks Bob, Brunitron what beretta calls thier finish. The use would just be at a range and stored at home.. I might just be a little O.C.D about keeping things nice, but I get over it after a while.

Nice! I guess that leads to another question. When the finish gets warn from use you could get the gun reblued or brunitroned? Will it look and last like new?

Thanks Ben, I'm thinking I still have a while to wait. So hopefully in the next few months there will be some around. I still would like to rent a 686 and see if I like it.

Thanks Bob! Honestly, I still not totally sure which one i like better. I keep looking at pictures and I keep changing my mind. I will stay away from lead-away cloth if I get a blued gun. Can I ask what happens if you use lead-away? Is that a brand or a type of cloth?

I'm in hamilton mercer county. I don't have my p2p yet. I'm hoping sooner then later, but I want figure out what I want now. So I don't have to run around when I finally get the permits

Thanks for the recommendations. I figured the inox would be hard to find. Honestly, I could go either way black or inox. I'll check out the ruger. I wasn't sure about a 1911 since I don't really have much experience shooting and maintaining a handgun I didn't know if that was for me. I did try a friends glock 27 for a few rounds at the range and I felt the snap, but I wasn't sure if the size of the gun had anything to do with it. I shot it ok though.

I would love the Italian made inox, but it appears that one is hard to come by especially new. I'm ok with the American made one and the black safety and slide release, thanks for the fast replies. I was thinking a the 4 inch Barrel and stainless on that s&w

I am new to handguns my head is spinning already from all the information and opinions out there. I have been to a range and rented a few times. The last time I tried guns I was specifically looking to buy. I applied for two p2p. My first gun I was looking at a 9mm. These would be for the range and HD. I rented a beretta 92fs. A 3rd gen glock 17 and an m&p 9m. The beretta was the one I liked best. It was new and that is what I shot best with. The glock didn't really get a fair chance since it was apparently so dirty it jammed every few rounds. Also, I would have preferred to try a 4th gen 19. I did not like the grip at all and I thought the were always supposed to work. The m&p was nice too, but I was already partial to the beretta. I have read a lot on this gun and it seems to be a reliable good gun. I'm still up in the air on getting the standard black or an inox. I have seen some people claim to have issues with both finishes. Has anyone one had any experience with which finish is more durable. I don't plan on beating either one up, but I would like to keep it nice. My Dilemma is the second permit. I would like a higher caliber gun to get practice with. I was thinking trying out a glock 22 4th gen, an m&p .40, an s&w 686. I'm looking for some recommendations. I was leaning towards a revolver maybe for the hd roll since it is simple and should always work. Any opinions or information is appreciated.

Thanks for that YouTube link.

Can I ask you guys where you keep a HD shotgun in normal home environment?

That's incouraging news. I've never eaten at Bills either. I have heard good things.

Yeah, that's why I'm not even going to bother calling anytime soon. Thanks again for all the warm welcomes.

Is there a reason why? Is the volume that high?