Grunt67

I have a Wilson, which worked fine for me. Not the fastest thing on the planet, YMMV. If I was into large quantities, I'd likely go with some powered model.

I have done both. Key is keeping temperature & moisture at required levels. Mine is currently inside, which works best if you have a choice.

While I don't own a PT709, I have fondled several at the gun shows. Like the size, feel, & "slimness" of this little gun. I plan on buying one as soon as I can scrape up the $$$. Wife likes the feel of the 709 as well. Make a great carry gun for her or myself.

Great device for getting ones self shot by mistake.

Probably many of us make the rounds on gun forums, and have read all the horror stories on Taurus quality problems, CS, etc. On the other hand, some of these problems seen to have been corrected. Human nature, myself included, when you have one bad experience with a product, it leaves a permanent bad taste in the mouth. My wife had a Taurus 24/7 40S&W, that worked fine. Finally sold it because it was just too much gun for her. I keep a box of salt handy when reading forums. Same can be said when reading gun mags. I'll agree making the PT740 Handgun Of the Year may be a stretch, but it can still be a decent gun. Just saying, LOL

I've been looking at the PT709 for some time for a carry gun, and also for the wife. Seems like Taurus has the bugs worked out of this model. As soon as finances permit...I'm going to take the plunge for this gun. Currently have a XDM 40, full size, but it's just a bit bulky & heavy for carry. Will need to caliber down to 9mm for the wife. The 40 is a bit much for her. All need now is to win Powerball & I'll be in business, LOL. Won't be trading the XDM, BTW. It has found a home here.

+1 on Cades Cove. My favorite place on the planet. LOL, snakes are everywhere. Black panthers....don't hold your breath.

I didn't find anything much at the show. Did pick up a box of 22LR. Went by the Reloaders Bench in Mt. Juliet & picked up some powder & bullets. Noticed a few of the regular dealers weren't at the show. Show admission going up....quality going down. But, then, so are many other things.

Saw some .22LR snap caps at the fairgrounds show today. 2 for $1. Looked like solid plastic. Wonder how long that would hold up.

I like a good bourbon. Usually Old Charter 8 yrs. old. Sometimes a good Long Island Tea.

Probably not the same situation from the OP, but in case you're not aware yet, there is a scam running now, whereby the caller says your debit card has been revoked, names a bank & likely asks for personal info, which you should never give out & your bank will not ask for over the phone. I've had three of these calls. Just hung up. It's all over Middle TN, I know, unsure about state/nation wide. There will be no useable phone # on the caller ID. Sounds automated. Bottom line, if it doesn't sound right, hang up!

The one in Clarksville on Ft. Campbell Blvd. was not posted about a year ago. I was by there a few days ago, but didn't stop there, so.... May just be managers discretion.

I agree totally. With this guys background, it'd make me a bit nervous about the weapons background. I work in LE myself, and would want to clear this up, personally, before I bought it. A problem now will go down better now than later. FWIW, my wife is a much better negotiator than I am as well. She could talk a squirrel down out of a hickory tree. LOL Hope all works out for the best. As stated by another poster, I'm not the biggest Glock fan. Owned a GL22, my duty weapon is a GL22. Good gun, very reliable, just like my XDm 40 much better. To each his/her own. Enjoy!

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Point taken. Kinda like calling the IRS about a tax issue. Talk to 20 different folks, get 20 different replies. I'd still give Lisa a call, she seems to be the only person at DOS with any grasp of what's going on.

Could be. Lebanon has 4 at last count. Not that far away, so........if there's a market, maybe gun times are good. Competition helps keep prices down, or so they say. LOL

You're right, it's not that big of a deal. You already have to show some proof to get a voters reg. card. Not a stretch to get a DL for ID purposes, or whatever works, for a voter ID. If it'll keep the illegals out, go for it.

I'll agree with talking to Lisa. Other than that, why put it on the app. if it has no meaning?

Haven't had any experience with the 99c, but did have the 99, in 9mm. One of the best guns I ever owned. Traded it for a Glock 22. Wish I had kept it. Can't go wrong with it IMHO.

Suppose a lot of us can relate to that. After paying the admission, about all I can do is walk around & look. Sure could use one or two of those stimulus pkgs. about now.

That's at least one claim that makes sense. Lightens the wallet...takes the load off the back. LOL

Agreed, TGO forum isn't the best place for legal advise. Why not just go to the horses mouth & give D.O.S. a call. They're the one making the decision. Application says 5 yrs. Likely means just that. Doesn't mean someone hasn't fallen thru the cracks. JMHO

It's not that I don't agree with what Beck has to say, it's just that he gets on my last nerve saying it. He's just a bit out there for me.

Well said. After all is said & done, Ill. is still the front runner. TN is hanging in there tho.

Good jobs guys. Just never know what a few words will do until you try. Had a similar experience lately in a different venue. Speak up!