Closely watched, I seem to remember everything being fairly measured/regulated.

I remember doing pretty well with on the range also

 

That blows. In VA you can turn 21, walk into a "Gun Shop" pick out what you want, run an instant background check and walk out with your new friend in a matter of minutes.

 

The only all metal pistol I've shot was an old small Beretta.

Closest I've gotten to a 1911 frame is holding a Ruger 22/45 that has the 1911 "styled/format" handle. I probably should try one, I think this round of buying though the plastic guns will do. I'm not a big guy... and lighter/easier to handle has its merits. Yes, I know the weight can help with kickback and lighter guns kick more. The M&P though has what felt like a really low amount of anything.

 

I hope we'll have open carry here soon. I'm going to walk around with my 6" S&W Model 29 on my belt.

I bet those scout leaders watched you boys closely while you bent over the table and tugged on the reloading machine's arm.

 

Yah, but I'm not a felon... so card wasn't an issue. Making trips to stores that aren't in my town though... blah.

0 legal ability to get silencers for my .22 though for basically silent outdoor range time. Which would be nice.

 

Ha Ha. I still stand by what I learned in the Scouts, so back to topic.

 

Your argument is invalid, lol. I get what you're saying though, get what you're comfortable with and you'll be happy, that's really all you can ask for. There's no such thing as a "wrong" gun to buy.


VA rules again. Opencarry.org has VA listed as the "friendliest open carry state" from a legal standpoint, you still catch a lot of shitty looks from people, have to do a lot of explaining, and have to deal with people calling the police on a "crazy guy with a gun" on occasion.

 

Well dammit! But yah, I think with this model line and others equivalent to it... I can't really get a bad one.

 

I don't get the attraction for open carry in an urban or suburban situation. I don't want the stares, I don't want LEO attention, I don't want to hassle with security holsters, I don't want people to know I have a gun until I am forced to draw it.

 

Not everyone has the ability to have CCW. Sometimes it also becomes a political statement.

 

I'll carry a sign if I want to make a political statement.

 

You do have to admit that of any public gathering you've ever been at, people are the most courteous, pleasant, respectful and quiet at gun shows

 

If someone is coming into my house, I grab the sawed-off pistol Moss 500, not the 9mm SW. I picked the 9mm for the affordable ammo.

 

want

 

Buckshot or slugs?

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm

 

00 Buck, low-recoil for me.

Love Box O Truth.

 

I have a S&W M&P 40 cal. and I love it. It shoots great feels great has enough capacity to kill or greatly damage just about anything and it looks great too. The only down fall of the M&P witch I am trying to fix right now is it does not have a safety I bought mine when they very first came out for $600 but now safety was available. This is fine in my case where I have no kids and no one goes in my room but I never leave it fully loaded because it worries me. The new ones have the option for the safety and IMO get it. It is worth the piece of mind that its locked. Buy an M&P by far one of the best bang for your buck guns around. I have put nearly 2000 rounds threw mine without one jam or hick up. I also clean it every time I shoot it but it has been really good with no major problems other than no safety.

 

What kid would be able to pull the trigger but not be able to flip the safety to the fire position?

What does this mean? Empty chamber? Empty chamber and no mag?

 

00buck. I don't plan on seeing my intruder in court.

I also keep a Moss 509 for clays.

 

Um... don't put a round in the chamber when you store it? And as said before me... Safetys are not to protect children I will NOT be buying one with the safety, the built in trigger safety is fine.