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I can't keep up. The April American Rifleman short-circuited my previous plans by covering the Savage A17. A new semi-auto 17 HMR. This is the first non-custom semi-auto 17 HMR since the original introduction debacle and recalls. Gotta have it.

K.Mooneyham wrote:I hope this isn't a double reply, but if this open carry thing does indeed go through, I'm thinking about buying a quality full-size "service revolver" like a S&W 586 or a Ruger GP100.

You might look into a S&W 327 too. It's a K frame .357 Mag with an 8 round cylinder. Not particularly cheap or easy to find (and dealers kept confusing it with a .327 Mag), and I had to look around for speed loaders, but it's a great gun --S&W Performance model.

comp73 wrote:

VMI77 wrote:

comp73 wrote:A pocket 9mm.

I've basically boiled it down to the Shield or the new G43. I can't buy a gun without at least holding it to see how it feels. Based on what I've been seeing, I might be waiting a while before I can see a G43 in person.

Don't have a G43 but I do have a Shield. I find my SIG P938 far superior as a pocket gun, as it is significantly smaller and slimmer than the Shield.

Is it just the smaller size or is it that much nicer of a pistol?

I did research the 938 initially, but cocked and locked in my pocket is just an idea I have a hard time with. I've found the safety off on my commander that I carry at 4-5 o'clock twice for no apparent reason. I'm sure it was something I did that caused it, but either way, I did not notice it until I was home later when I took off my rig. No telling how long I was running around town with it like that.

I'd rate is as smaller and nicer. It comes with tritium night sights. Fine shooting too. Part of that may simply be that the grip fits my hand better than the Shield grip does. The 938 is basically a mini 1911. I usually carry it OWB, but have carried it in an ankle holster or in my pocket when I have unusual dress and concealment requirements.

I haven't had any problems with the safety coming off but I do agree that if you're going to carry this style handgun cocked and locked you need to be attentive to the position of the safety. When I pocket carry I occasionally put my hand in my pocket and use my thumb to check that the safety is still engaged, and I always carry in a pocket holster that covers the trigger, with nothing else in my pocket. A good pocket holster that keeps the trigger covered does somewhat mitigate a disengaged safety.

comp73 wrote:A pocket 9mm.

I've basically boiled it down to the Shield or the new G43. I can't buy a gun without at least holding it to see how it feels. Based on what I've been seeing, I might be waiting a while before I can see a G43 in person.

Don't have a G43 but I do have a Shield. I find my SIG P938 far superior as a pocket gun, as it is significantly smaller and slimmer than the Shield.

Looks like my next is a black powder percussion derringer. Already on order. I still want a PS90, but lately I've also decided I want a Bond Arms derringer....just want it.

Got the February American Rifleman in the mail today and saw another gun I want: a new Winchester 1873 (reproduction) in .357 mag.

JRG wrote:I am lusting after either a Ruger 10/22 Takedown in stainless steel or a Ruger Charger Takedown (essentially a 10/22 in a pistol format.) Looking to get one in April.

Now just need to start finding some 22LR ammo. Any ideas where guys?

Joe

My local Academy always has 22 ammo.....though granted, there is usually a two box limit. Still, over time, you can accumulate a lot of 22, two boxes at a time. Yesterday I was at the Walmart gun counter and saw a guy purchase a 1,000 round box of 22 ammo....unfortunately for me, it was the last one they had. What I can't find at all anymore is .38 snake shot.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

VMI77 wrote:Picked up a KSG on a whim...love it. Now I want a PS90.

I saw a KSG for sale for $795.00 just yesterday: http://swfa.com/Kel-Tec-KSG-12-Gauge-Bu ... 65770.aspx. I was surprised because for a long time they were going for nearly double that in some stores. Those are interesting guns, but I'm a little too much of a traditionalist for them to appeal to me.

The Marshal wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:I've been wanting a gas-piston .308 rifle, and I'm thinking of adding a gas-piston kit to an SBR I will be building soon.

I never thought I'd say it, but I'm kind of good to go on pistols and don't have a strong desire for anything I don't already have. There are a few "maybe someday"s but nothing I have to have so badly that I'd run right out and buy one right now, even if I had the money.

Since I posted the above, just 4 days ago, I actually obtained a gas-pistol .308 rifle (FN SCAR), and it has done two things: 1) it has affirmed my desire to build a gas-piston SBR, and 2) it has made me realize that I want another SCAR but in 5.56.

I can't afford another one, LOL, but I want one. OR..... howabout combining (1) and (2) and building a SCAR SBR? The possibilities are endless....

Uh-oh... someone has the FN Disease.

Uuuuh..... YEAH!

I viewed them with skepticism for some time then recently came across a hickok45 review on youtube and decided I'd get it if I came across one. It's going to be my home defense and traveling shotgun as it's only 26" long and very easy to maneuver in close quarters. I just got it last week. This weekend I put about 50 rounds of slugs and buckshot through it and my shoulder is still a little bruised. Not a factor for self-defense, but I may put a limb saver on it when I'm shooting for fun.

It holds 15 rounds of 2 3/4 (one in the chamber, 7 in each tube). I don't think I'm going to shoot 3" shells in it given the kick with 2 3/4 inch slugs. It will also hold 25 rounds of the Aquila short shells but I haven't tried any of those yet. I'm planning to stay with Federal flite-control buckshot (or the Hornady equivalent) and slugs. At 20', the hole from the flite-control buck or a slug is about the same size.

Picked up a KSG on a whim...love it. Now I want a PS90.