Parrothead

I’m a member here. OP is welcome to tag along anytime. We typically run a waiting list of a year or two. Shoot me a PM if you have any questions. Shotgun is the main draw but that means you typically have the pistol pit or on the rifle range to yourself. Price is stupid cheap, $65 for the year.

I think i’d ride with 38’s in that bad boy. Just my thoughts. Nice gun!

I thought guns stores had to have bars. Not sure where I picked that up but I guess it wasn't accurate

Got the smoke rolling around 6a. I plan on babysitting this smoker all day long

I carry IWB with crossbread holsters exclusively. Took me a lot of attempts to find the right combo. In the beginning, it all feels like this.

This thread is like the gift that just keeps on giving.

Wait til you try the FNS-9c. I've had them both but the compact stayed. It's the best double stack carry gun I've ever owned. I've posted a review before. I'll see if I can dig it up. Love me some FN.

Deal with the ID stuff every day. Temps work fine for state use. As far as we have been told, they are not valid for federal ID. We assume this is due to the lack of hologram and black light features. I'm not sure the TSA would accept one to board a plan without secondary ID. I'd love to hear about it if you've been in that situation. Good score on the Sig. Buds can be dangerous.

You're close to me. Let me know if you wanna rid yourself of the experience. I traded one a while back and miss it.

hats for sure

Can't believe this happened in Punta Gorda. My grandparents have lived down there for the last 20 years and i spent a good part of my childhood running around Charlotte Harbor. It's a great area with good people. I've always carried down there and had several interactions with LEO's. They have always acted in a way that defines professionalism. Very surprised and saddened by this report.

100% agree! I think a very wise man said to carry a gun that matches law enforcement or military. Also, pick a service caliber. I can't place the quote but it was made in order to provide an extra level of protection if you were in court justifying your choice of weapon. In that regard, I think you statement might be on target. Many may check out the p320 now that it has been deemed reliable and sensible for military use.

I'm getting it about every two hours. Any idea how to stop this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree the trigger is an acquired taste. Its not a striker fired gun and the trigger reflects that. I really think it feels much more like a revolver than a bottom feeder. I can see many passing on the gun because of this. But, as you said, everyone has different tastes. It took a couple hundred rounds but i'm fine with it now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Off the bat, I'm NOT posting this as a "gun reviewer/blogger". If you spend the time to read this, that will become obvious. I just had a hard time finding any info on the Sig 290rs when I was considering this purchase. My intent here is to share some basic thoughts and information in case someone else might be considering this as a carry gun. Last month, I started looking for a single stack 9mm. I started out with the normal players in this field; Shield, XDS, LC9, Glock and CM9. All good, solid guns but I wasn't totally satisfied. I really wanted something smaller. I wanted to be able to pocket the gun as a absolute last resort but I still wanted something I could shoot 200 rounds at a time without any discomfort. This lead me to the Sig 290rs. I was able to find one of these "used" locally and decided to give it a try. This "used" gun had been fired appropriately ten times. So, i treated it as a new gun and cleaned it up good before my first trip out. On the initial range trip, I had a few issues. The gun was VERY tight as was the magazine. Nearing the end of my range session, I realized I wasn't properly seating the top round in the magazine. You almost have to make a concentrated effort to push the round all the way back. Hard to describe but the failures seemed to stop. I would chalk this to user error, new mag springs and a 10 degree outdoor temperature. So, 100 rounds in, 4-5 failures. Not sold at this point. Trip two; 55 degrees. 250 rounds and no failures what so ever. The gun ran much smother. I finally figured out the trigger and started getting pretty decent groups. The best trigger comparison I can make would be that of a Smith 642. Long but predictable. This is the only real negative I have on the gun now. It's a steep learning curve but worth it. Factory SIG night sights are a real selling point in this segment. One thing to note, this gun is heavy! I feel like it weighs almost the same as my FNS9c which is my primary carry. Although this maybe a negative for some, I like the extra heft. It allows for a really soft shooting 9mm. Capacity is 6+1 which I think is adequate for the scope of use. The gun ships with a extended magazine which I am yet to takeout of the box; It defeats my purpose for the gun. The factory grips are very aggressive or my hands are overly sensitive. Talon grips solved this problem. I would recommend spending $15 on the grips to save you skin and shirts. I've posted some pictures below. Comparison is with a FNS9c. The FNS9c fits right in between a Glock 19 and a Glock 26. Barrel length of the G19 with a handle slightly larger than a G26. I think the size of this gun was a good match for me The gun shoots much better than I do so I omitted the target pictures. After a disappointing first run, it appears the SIG has redeemed itself and I've found my new summer/deep concealment carry gun.

I think most first responders leave them running in case they get a urgent call. I sure wouldn't want to need a officer and he be stuck at another location with a dead battery or some other preventable mechanical problem. Leaving the car running eliminates starting problems during the shift. Plus, i wonder if all the electronics in the cars recycle with each start? I assume they have a designated battery but i dont know for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Strong words. Prayers sent. Merry Christmas to all!

I can't tell you how much i enjoy this event every year. I've never been disappointed! This year, i got a box full of great gifts. Inside this (large) box, scattered among numerous other fantastic gifts, I found a nondescript thumb drive. I plugged this bad box into my computer and I now have the users manual to about every damn gun ever made. Beyond that, I've got 30-40 books on different guns, gunsmithing, shooting and about anything else you could imagine. I can now service and maintain many of my older (inherited) firearms in my collection. Before this gift, i didn't have the manuals. I can't thank my Santa enough. I hope you Christmas is filled with joy. (P.S.-Santa, shoot me a private message. I would love to thank you in person one day.) Pictures or it didn't happen.................

You guys were too slow. One of these followed me home today. Seems like a nice piece. I'll post some thoughts after our first trip to the range.

Does anyone have one? Thoughts or opinion after owning or firing would be appreciated. I want something smaller than my FNS9c (double stack) for carry when concealment is an absolute must. I will be carrying on the waist band so weight is not as important as width/length. Seems like this is the right size (slightly larger than a LCP) but a littler heavier--which i am fine with because that should make follow up shots with 9mm a little easier. Thanks--

Kingsport--there's several that are active in the trading post that haven't found this thread.

I agree on family stuff or even models that aren't in production anymore. I have a "core" set of guns that i will never sale or trade. These include family guns, my main carry gun, home defense gun and defensive rifle. These aren't going anywhere. It's the "other" guns that fill a niche that seem to get sold and traded. I don't sale or trade anything that i can't go buy off the shelf the next day if i wanted--modern production arms. But, it seems i've bought a few of these more than once....

Have you bought the same model of gun that you previously sold? It's happened here a couple times and i'm about to pull the trigger on another LCP and LCR--both of which I've owned previously. Tell me I'm not the only one......

Good to see another member from the superior--uh, i mean Northeast--side of the state. Welcome!

I'm in if we can pull it together again. Always a good experience! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk