robert45

 So, re: the last post. If I or my wife drive through Illinois, as long as I(who will be the only one carrying and I do have a Tn. HCP)do not leave the vehicle, I will be in accordance with the law? The vehicle we will be driving is a minivan, with no separate trunk area.

OK. At least for Illinois, and I would assume other states, the easiest way to  insure one was complying with the law was if the gun was    " broken down in a non-functioning state".  I just re-read the pamphlet, looks as though the pistol also has to be in a shut case.   Thanks for the prompt response.

I will be driving cross country from Tn. through Kentucky, Illinois, North Dakota Wyoming, then the southern route back home. If a state does not allow handgun carry, what is the best way to transport the pistol while driving through that state? So far I believe Illinois is the only problematic state.

"you could become a benefactor here on TGO"   Good idea. I did just that.    Robert

OK. So if the buyer wanted to see the gun in person, we could meet, transfer funds, then go the the post office and send the gun to his dealer in North Carolina?.

Thank you for the input. One interested buyer says he may be coming to Pigeon Forge in a week or so, so in that case could we meet at a dealer, perhaps BassPro, and let them handle the exchange? Would that be the easiest way to go?    As this handgun is listed on armslist, I have received a number of interested emails. This is the 3rd email I received from a person, the 2nd one asked for more pictures. I understand his concern but also wonder if perhaps THIS person could be a scammer. I replied that he should call me first then I will send of photo with 31 cents. Thanks for input.   "thanks for the reply.  With all the scams on Armslist, I always ask the sellers to take a photo that proves they have possession of the gun aka " proof of life" photo.  So, can you send me a pic of the gun with one penny, one nickel, and one quarter by the gun (36 cents).  A scammer usually stops talking to me after this request. Thanks Jeff"   update:  this person called, so I am less concerned. Turns out he is from Colorado so I doubt I will be working with him.

I may sell a handgun I have to a person from N.C. We will meet in Tn. I will ask for I.D. and drivers license and copy. Is there anything else I need to do?   Robert

OK, thanks for inputs.

My wife has a Sig laser on her P238. Before I get a Kydex holster for my P938, I need to decide if I would like a laser on it. Then which laser. It appears that the Crimson Trace laser is activated when the pistol is gripped, whereas the Sig laser has an on/off button. Comments are appreciated.

Has anyone seen a Kydex holster for the Sig P938? I would rather have Kydex than leather but so far cannot find one.

I am having a hard time finding .380 ACP brass ammo. I stopped at Gander Mountain, they had self defense ammo for $40(+tax) a 50 round box, I did not get it.  Would like to get some rounds for practice.   I had luck getting 2 more 7 round magazines for the P238, TopGun Supply had them and shipped them quickly. 

I did find these grips and emailed the seller. He currently has some identical on ebay.  I went ahead and purchased the above pistol. It is lovely. I have been target practicing and very surprisingly some ammo did not function in this at all. Nada. We replaced the non-functioning bullets and the P238 worked perfectly. The bullets that did NOT work, at all, were from Wal-Mart, name TulAmmo, steel case. . 380 ACP, made in Russia. The ones that did work are a brass case.

Could be. I will email the seller and see if he is in a kindly mood, to look. Lets see if this picture comes thru. From Sigtalk I found an old seller who sold on ebay. I emailed him(Thailand) and he may be making more soon. I will post a new thread if I get info.

I saw a picture of a Sig P238 with rosewood wrap around grips with finger grooves. The owner does not know where they came from. Any suggestions? Hogue has only straight sided ones, cannot find any with finger grooves. These have no name written on the outside and look really sharp.   Nancy

Not sure if this person is a dealer or not but believe he may be. It is a drive to go see the gun but if I could not get it when I see it, then I may just put it off. Thanks.

I have a Tn. HCP. If I purchase a handgun in North Carolina(listed on gunbrokers) and go there to see it first, then pay for it, will the sale need to go through a dealer? I'm not clear on this.

Do not prefer leather, as the pistol comes out too easily. And if you  put a strap on it, then it is another thing to do to release it.

The Sig Sauer website shows a polymer holster for the P938. I cannot find it on any website. I called Sig Sauer but they must be off this week.

Thanks for all the opinions. I am now thinking of getting one bigger safe and a smaller fireproof one to put inside the big one. The bigger fireproof safes are getting too expensive and all the different ratings are confusing.

That looks doable. Could use this for ankle carry but  doubt if I can use myG26 for IWB or for pocket, my jean pockets are not big enough.   Nancy

Great video. I have had my Glock26 for a number of years and have not found a comfortable way to carry it. I never carry it in my purse, too easy for someone to grab the purse and run. I wear jeans a lot but without a belt so holsters that need to be on a belt are out. I have been using a fannypack, w/the Glock in the back compartment and my glasses and wallet in the front compartment, that way I do not need to carry a purse while shopping and also when I get my wallet no one can see the handgun. I just read an article that says you should not carry in a fannypack but, while not very attractive, it does serve its purpose. I may look into the ankle holster shown on the video. Nancy

I thought it over and humidity may be a concern. Was looking into a dehumidifying wand but I just heard of DampRid that you change once a year. Sounds simple.

Am not too concerned about moisture and humidity. The room this is in is well insulated and will be kept from freezing in winter. This safe may hold computer backups so I may have to look about humidity issues.   Budget for this? For the size and burn rating, I may have to spend around $2,000. The 2 safes I mentioned in my first post are being offered around $1,800+ on the internet. I am ready to purchase, as I would like to get the safe in place and then framed around(it will be hidden by a wall). But before I spend that kind of money I would like to be sure I have crossed all my t's. Always one more question.

Safe will be on a concrete pad in an outbuilding, all level. Can move to building by tractor/front-end loader, then from there hopefully can use dollys. Just wondered if any brand has a better reputation than another. Or if there was a brand to stay away from.   Thanks for advice.

I've been looking at gun safes, specs are: a 2 hr burn rating(no fire depts. nearby), around 12-15 cubic feet interior(probably listed as a 24-26 gun safe). This will hold important papers inside as well as a few rifles. Am looking at a Winchester Legacy Premier with electronic lock and a "Protector" 1880 L.E.O. Special. Any thoughts on either brand? Have contacted some dealers from this site but safe would have to be delivered, cannot be picked up unless in ne Tenn.   Robert