JustEd

If it is a carry weapon then yes. If it is for exclusive target or competition, then possibly. The modern trend seems to lean more towards barrel porting or a muzzle mounted compensator to reduce muzzle flip, rather than added weight. I will note, my 1911's and heavy S&W revolvers tend to be easier to shoot. Practice can allow me to shoot a lighter weapon as well though.

Am interested in one of the lowers. Kinda far for me to drive as am in Sevierville. You ever get closer to here? Would be cash

Burris makes the PEPR AR mount with a pic rail on top specifically designed for mounting red dot over a scope. Kinda tall for me, but it is an option.

Viper should work fine. I have mounted one as a backup on a 350 Legend AR. It is on a pic at 45 degree angle to the scope. I like it much better than the iron sights that used to be in the same position.

Looks great. Glad you like it. BUY MORE AMMO

And the funny thing is a person can drop into Bud's Gun Shop and pick up a wood stocked Ruger 10-22 for $293.95 plus sales tax. I wonder if the gimmick is that they were not checking backgrounds???

Wanna freak 'em out? Send yourself a letter, from a post office, with a return address of: President of the Russian Federation 23, Ilyinka Street, 103132, Moscow, Russia Joe and Blow will love that you are one of his friends.

I like the built in rear sight. Hope the price comes down some though.

Wow, and a ROMEO 2 red dot no less.... My VISA card thanks you for posting this.

That is a real “Blast from the Past”. Someone give this classic a home please!

Congrats, some accessory lights have inline dimmers. Might see if there is one for yours. Mine was fairly inexpensive

10mm is interesting as a replacement for .357 revolvers. Would suspect the 10mm round will edge the .357 sales out now that there are more firearms chambered in it. Am wondering if the ballistics, ie expansion of hp ammo, holds up with the shorter 3.8" barrel? Understood that it rather depends on who makes the ammo.

The 4.5" is at the extreme upper end of size and weight for me to carry. The round count is nice, but consider the extra weight 10 rounds of 230gr app adds to the 32 oz pistol. I would consider it more of a fun range/plinking gun. However,I personally would always choose a 1911 over anything else for range/target shooting. They just feel right and are easy to upgrade trigger and sights (presuming it is a dovetail sight to begin with). A word of caution, if you really want to start shooting a lot, reconsider the 45 acp. In todays world it is considerably more expensive than 9mm. Reloading is no longer as cost effective due to the scarcity and expensive of primers.

Range or carry?

Look for a local gun club which has IDPA matches. The clubs I have been involved in welcome newcomers. Most offer cheap intro to IDPA classes. They teach the basic weapons handling skills you will need IDPA does not have much emphasis on when or when not to shoot or legal stuff. It is simply a skill builder

I heard on You Tube (so it must be true) that Federal had the round under development before the Covid outbreak. They released it to recover some of their tooling and development costs despite current conditions Translation…well we know it’s not the time for it but here it is anyway. Just look at the pretty adds and buy one. These aren’t the droids you’re looking for

One size can be adapted to fit all and serve multiple purposes.

Last try…only 499.95 now

I might start carrying my 3" .38+p just for a bit added power over the usual 2” jmo

Well you asked for an opinion, so here is mine In that situation, the 45. Would choose 230 gr Jrn for penetration. Of the two calibers that has the most chance against something big and furry. Now for defensive carry in an urban environment I highly favor the 9mm with 115 gr hollow points That’s why we have different calibers, for different situations.

quote: "2+ pounds of titewad. Whatever market $ was before the greatest scam in human history " Don't need any supplies but wholeheartedly agree with your statement. Ed in Sevierville

I just slap the ejecton rod and they pop right out (S&W)

Still available

Stainless 64-3....3" stainless. Has a wonderful da/sa trigger pull. It was worked on by a gunsmith when I acquired it some years ago. Was my wife's bedside gun. Still nice shape. Let me know if interested am in Sevierville

Price lowered... Picked this up last year at a gun show. Wasn't looking for one, but the condition and smooth action impressed me. Shoots well and lockup/timing are great. Seems not to have seen much use. Has Hogue grips. Sold as shown, no manual or other items. Ruger website lists the serial # as capable of +P $535 ftf near Sevierville, will not ship. Must be able to legally purchase a firearm in the State of TN. PM me and will send contact phone number THANKS FOR LOOKING!