I recently re-enlisted in the Navy Reserve and got a re-enlistment bonus. While of course I'm spending some of that fixing up my fleet of junkers, I decided to treat myself to a new handgun. I currently have a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt, which I'll be keeping, and would like to get something a bit smaller and self-loading. I don't have a CCW at present, but would like something compatible with concealment in case I do get one. I've been thinking about Glock 36, 30, and 23, or possibly something in the 1911 family. I'm open to other manufacturers as well. I like .45 ACP and .40 S&W. BTW, I have very small hands, but am not recoil shy at all.

Supposedly, Sportsmen's Warehouse in Reno has a "try before you buy" indoor range, but I haven't verified this.

What do you guys recommend?

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83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

Get a short-barreled, five shot revolver. Leave it loaded with the hammer down on an empty cylinder. It's compact, handy, and you never have to worry about spring compression jamming.

It's a belly gun, not a long-range shooter. You don't have to be a marksman, just willing.

I think all the new revolvers are drop safe so they dont have to carried on an empty chamber

Jutst go ahead and say it: Bots, you're an old fart and your guns are old fart guns.

I think it's beddy-bye time. Gotta go crawl into my Depends for the night.

In my opinion you can't beat a 1911....... but this is a damn damn damn neat little gun.



Its called "The Judge." My buddy has one.... as will I very soon.

One small point about the Glocks is that although they are often referred to as double action, they are actually single action. Glock calls them "safe action". I think they are a little overrated. It really depends on what you need it for. In most situations the average person is likely to encounter pepper spray would be more useful. Revolvers are nice but have a minimum size. A major consideration is the ammo you want to carry. I wouldn't want anything less than a +P .38. There are technically better cals but you have to consider the cost of target ammo. .357 is nice since you can practice with .38. You can also get revolvers that take auto ammo with half moon clips. So you can get a .45 ACP or .40 SW revolver. Also do you want a grip laser? That would be nice... Also depends how small you want it to be.

This one looks pretty nice: http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=253&category=Revolver

I never heard of .17 HMR and .17 HM2 but Taurus makes a bunch of revolvers for that also.

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Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

That's a cool little gun! Here's an amusing write up on it; I like the author a lot!
http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-Judge.htm

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2006 Mustang Convertible 4.0 Eaton Supercharged

And, you don't have to police your brass either.


signed,
Wheelgun lover


PS: Current revolvers are all transfer bar systems. Carry one under the hammer without worry.

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Kahr PM40 is my choice for concealed carry with the Kel-tec P32 as a back up. The Kahr is the smallest .40 made and I like how it shoots

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1981 300 SD with a Goldenrod water block and Injetor line heaters. EGR is missing

1999 F-350 with HP X-over, Dahl 100 Fuel Filter, Coolant by-pass filter, CCV mod, Tymar intake.

Both on single tank WVO blend

Have you ever compared the Kel-Tec to the Seecamp?

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

I have never fired the Seecamp, but I know the Kel-Tec is a lot more affordable.

That said, from my own experience I would hesitate to buy a Kel-tec if I didn't have the manufacturer within driving distance from me. I had a problem with stove pipe ejection issues on the gun. Not uncommon with the Kel-tec. I took it to the manufacturer where they took it to the back for 15 minutes to fluff and buff the gun. When they were done they tested it with several different loads. It preformed flawlessly and I haven't had a problem with it since. Great customer service, if you're close to them.

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Pictures of the MB: http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/EricandRobyn/1981%20Mercedes/

1981 300 SD with a Goldenrod water block and Injetor line heaters. EGR is missing

1999 F-350 with HP X-over, Dahl 100 Fuel Filter, Coolant by-pass filter, CCV mod, Tymar intake.

Both on single tank WVO blend

Mauser HSK in .32
Rossi 4 inch revolver in .38
MA1911 in Dan Wesson mode

I want to buy a Glock.....




20 days, and I will have the ability to.

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Woo Hoo...Do it before they ban them!!!........

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1984 300SD.. White/Chrome Bunts..Green

1997 2500 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 12 Valve 36 PSI of Boost = 400+hp & 800+tQ .. ..Greenspeed

2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins 5.9 H.O "596hp/1225tq" 6 spd. Man. Leather Heated seats/Loaded..Flame Red....GREENSPEED

Global warming...Doing my part, Smokin da hippies..

Fight the good fight!......

I have small hands. I have an old (1969) PPK in .380 and it fits just right. It has a natural point of aim for me and returns right to it after firing. At 7-25 yards it is very accurate. Bought it used a long time ago and it was expensive then.