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You are probably thinking of the American Classic line of 1911s made by MetroArms which are available in a hard-chrome finish, which is shiny but not really mirrored. I saw one at a gun show and it was a very nice finish. They run about $600-ish in that finish, about $100 less in blue. Here's one of those: Trophy Model
They seem to sell out of the hard chrome ones pretty fast - there was a shipment of several models of the hard chrome ACs in around the end of December but those all seem to have sold (at least those that were available through GunGenie.com)
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Handgun Carry Permit Qualifications and Requirements
Pretty much lays it all out.
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I certainly hope this gets passed. My wife and I are both HCP holders but are essentially disarmed most of the week because our employers prohibit carry (by policy, not by signage) on their premises. This would allow us both greater safety in our travels to and from work, including any errands or other trips we might have to make along the way.
Not to mention being able to arrive home while armed. Last fall my wife came home to find our home broken into, and of course was unarmed when she arrived. She had already entered the house through the side door before she saw the back door had been kicked in. In that case it appears that the burglars had already fled (with my pistol among other stolen goods, which would not have been there if I had been able to carry it with me). Next time she (or I) might not be so lucky.
The passage of this bill would be a great benefit to all of the responsible legal carry permit holders who only want to be able to protect their safety more than just 2 days a week.
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My wife carries a S&W K-frame 2.5" revolver in a purse specifically designed for weapon carry, made by this company: GUN TOTE'N MAMAS - Concealed Carry Handbags by Gun Tote'n Mamas. It has a long shoulder strap reinforced with a slash-proof steel cable. She carries it with the strap across her body rather than hanging from one shoulder, and the handgun compartment has separate side zippers so she can basically walk along with the gun in her hand and yet still concealed.
Perhaps not as ideal as on-body carry in a concealment holster but the size of the gun makes that difficult and she really likes that gun.
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Smith & Wesson.
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There's not much you can do in the city...my employer posts, which includes the grounds. No guns in cars, which means disarmed status to and from work, 5 or 6 days a week. I coach youth sports at a Nashville-Muni facility 3 days a week - no guns on premises - again, disarmed by local statute. Between working / coaching in Metro, and then living near Cool Springs, I'd have to become a hermit to keep my gun on me at all times. It's a less than optimal situation, but until I can reach a spot in life where I can buy some land and live a good ways out of the city, that's the reality I (and many others on here) have to deal with.
Yep, about the same for me. Well, except for the coaching part. Employer prohibits on their grounds, including parking lots, so that's 5 days a week no carry. Every once in a while I'll have an opportunity to carry on the weekends. But if I'm going out with the wife I like to have a beer or glass of wine with a meal (or at least have the option), so that's a voluntary choice to not carry. I usually stick around the house on weekends anyway, in which case I can carry all I want but I didn't really need a permit for that.
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Well, it's hard to quantify this in a poll. I think that there are ranges within each category that affect the others. For instance, I generally look for a good price, but I might be willing to spend $20 or so more on a gun if I like the staff better or the location or store hours are more convenient. But not $100 more.
Selection also plays a part. There was a pistol I was looking for recently but the two smaller "friendly" shops are out of stock, and no idea when they might get one in. However, a larger, busier shop that is in a less desirable location had the gun I wanted in stock, so I bought it there. In that case, selection (or more accurately, availability) was the trump card. Price-wise they were about even.
It all depends on the specific circumstances. The perfect gun shop would have low prices, a knowledgeable staff with plenty of time to work with each customer, and a huge selection in stock. Somehow I bet one or more of those conditions would not be conducive to running a profitable business, which is probably why we so rarely see all of these factors in play at a single location.
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Curious as to why you are looking at a compact/subcompact gun for nightstand duty and not carrying?
I would look at a g21sf or a springer gi full size
That was my thought as well. For home protection where concealment isn't important, why not a full sized gun with greater capacity? For range use, the larger capacity means fewer times you have to stop and refill magazines.
I have a G22 for home use and a G26 for carry, similar to the OPs situation. I would have bought the G21sf but at the time (early 2010) 45 ACP ammo was scarce and the only ammo that seemed readily available was 40SW so I opted for the G22.
Edit: Oh never mind, you explained it while I was posting!
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I have my permit because I can. Between my employer and the city of Nashville, I can rarely carry. When I can, I do. At least it makes my range trips easier.
Similar for me. I decided to get the permit last year. Wife has had hers since 1996, but I never felt the need. What with the economy and long term unemployment being the way they were, I felt we might be entering into more uncertain times ahead, so I went ahead and got the permit.
But between my employer and many shops / malls / restaurants not allowing carry, I rarely carry. Seems the government just outsourced gun control to private businesses.
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My wife prefers her K-frame Model 66-1 2.5". She shoots exceptionally well with it and doesn't seem to mind the weight. She only carries 38 +Ps in it, though, not .357s.
She's also got a J-frame Model 49 "Bodyguard" - the original all-steel shrouded hammer kind, not the new stuff under the same name. She doesn't seem to want to carry that one though. Hers is blued steel and has grips that look like those, only black instead of pink (Hogue Bantams I believe).
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I've never had any problems with any of my Bersas so far - two of the 380s and a 45 Ultra Compact Pro.
I have no personal experience with Rangemaster, and they may be a fine facility.
I took my HCP class out at Range USA on Whitten Rd. in Memphis last year and it was a very positive experience. I don't recall them mentioning that they limited the brands of firearms you could use, other than it needed to be able to fire 5 rounds. I used my Glock 22 because at the time I hadnt yet purchased my first Bersa.
They have a good web site if you want to look them up to contact them. Just Google for "Range USA."
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I have a G22 Gen 4. I've shot a G27 Gen 3 as a range rental, with both the standard flat-bottom magazine as well as with the Pearce grip extension on the mag. I didn't shoot the two on the same day, but as best as I can remember they shot about the same. I didn't notice any particular problem with recoil in either the 27 or the 22.
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Handguns:
.380 ACP
.38 Spl
.357 Magnum
9mm
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
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Full mag, one in the chamber. For revolvers, six in the chambers.
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Thanks for the response, Mike. I didn't really think I would be liable but we do live in an increasingly lawsuit-happy world, so who knows. In my case, I hope that eventually the police recover the pistol without incident and it eventually is returned to me (or to the insurance company, who I assume now owns it since they've paid the claim).
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Hmmm... My home was recently burglarized. The burglar(s) pried off a locked metal security door, damaging both the door itself, bending the bolt, and the exterior metal frame. They then kicked in the locked interior door, breaking the door frame. Once inside the house, he/she/they found a loaded pistol in a closed but unlocked drawer and stole it, along with some other valuables from other parts of the house.
Am I in some way liable if later that gun is used in a crime? The gun would not have been in the house at all but would have been carried on my person (I have a HCP), but for the fact that my employer prohibits weapons on their premises. Does that make them liable too? I wonder at what point the line gets drawn.
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I check it a couple of times a day at least. Usually in the morning before work, then in the evenings when I get home. I don't post often but there's a lot to learn here so I'm a frequent reader
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Oddly enough this topic was covered in the police academy I attended 31 years ago. There were two answers.
Option 1 - If possible, select the stall at the end of the row so that your gun side is close to the wall. No risk of someone reaching under and grabbing your gun, and you can leave it in your holster attached to the belt.
Option 2 - Place youir weapon in the crotch of your pants (which one assumes are down around your feet). Your weapon is right in front of you if needed, and no one is going to be able to grab it under the stall wall.
If you're wearing a removable holster (paddle or removable IWB), then put the entire holster and gun in the crotch of your pants.
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I am also waiting on the hard-chrome model of the Commander to become available. According to the importer, they are expecting them to become available in mid-December.
Though I may instead wait until late-Jan/early Feb which is when their new officer-sized model, the Amigo, is expected to arrive.
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I have a Remington 870P with 18" barrel and the magazine extension, so 6+1 capacity, though I keep the chamber empty. I don't see a reason to chop the barrel down further, but maybe you have a valid reason.
I also have a Glock 22, full-size, 15+1 .40 cal. I have a Streamlight TLR-3 which attaches to the Glock quite well. It wasn't horribly expensive (around $70-ish) and is a very bright light. If you want a pistol-mounted light I recommend it. It only uses a single CR2 battery, which makes it short enough that it doesn't extend past the front of the barrel on the full-sized Glocks.
So shotgun + high-capacity auto makes a good combo. I would have purchased the 21SF instead of the 22, but at the time I bought the 22, 45ACP was hard to find, and the only ammo in constant supply was the .40 S&W. Now that the ammo shortage appears to be over, the 21SF would be a good choice. You could also consider tritium night sights instead of (or in addition to) the gun-mounted flashlight. Depends on your budget.
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I have a Glock 22 Gen 4 which has been problem-free for me. It's my "go to" gun for home defense if I can't get to my Remington 870 first. I don't ever carry it on me, though. My carry gun is a Bersa Thunder Pro 45 Ultra Compact. It has been reliable and accurate and conceals well enough in a good IWB holster.
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And Midway lists it as backorderable with stock expected in Jan 2011. Not local, but at least available.
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I'm waiting for an American Classic Commander in hard-chrome finish myself. Last I heard from Eagle Imports, they are expecting some in mid December so keep an eye out for them hitting the dealers about then. They are also releasing an officer's size version called the Amigo, 3.5" barrel, 7-shot magazine, which is expected to be available in late Jan or Feb of 2010.
First handgun...
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My first ever handgun was a Dan Wesson .357 that I bought used back in about 1978 or so. It was the kind where the barrel could be swapped out with different lengths. Mine was just a standard non-vent-rib 4" barrel and I didn't have any of the other barrel lengths.
Other than it being somewhat rare now, I don't have any special fondness for that one. However, my SECOND pistol was a true classic. A Smith & Wesson Model 66 (no dash) 4" revolver, with the stainless front and rear sights. I carried that gun as a service revolver for about 10 years. Man I wish I still had that gun.