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ScottDLS wrote:Also, assume you're going to carry it dry. It would be even heavier with H2O or oil.

Complete non-issue - it's not like an oil change for your car that requires 4 quarts. You squirt a tablespoon or so of water or ultrasound gel or what-have-you and you're good to go. There will be zero perceived change in weight between running it wet or dry.

seamusTX wrote:I don't understand why police departments didn't make them standard years ago.

Adds significant bulk to the weapon system, introduces a new source of malfunctions, and when a police officer pulls the trigger, they want the entire world hear that report (especially other officers) and come running...

I tend to look at my carry gun as an emergency response tool, and I really, really doubt I would have time to whip out the 'ol Evo-9 and thread it on if I am ever unfortunate enough to have to use the weapon. Most self defense situations are pretty face to face - I do not want to give the bad guy a 6" extension to my muzzle to grab on to to practically guarantee a malfunction. I do keep my nightstand gun threaded up and ready to go...