Wish I would have known some of you guys were interested in the shield. A place I know had them on sale for 365 shipped for either 9mm or 40cal this past week. Went up too 400 now.

Shields are great carry weapons. Reliable, dependable, easy to use, leos love them, even off duty which speaks volumes.

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I probably would have picked that up, I've been looking around for a day or two now and people want 450+ for used ones, which is what they go for new. Kinda crazy!

my stamps are in at Colonial (In VA).....have been in for prolly a week.....lol. I'm gonna get them Form 3's to Targetmaster in PA since I moved so I can get this sexy 10.5" suppressed AR up and running :).

Is it normal to want to do more? haha. if I can restrict myself to just uppers I think I will be ok for awhile....although we just found an SLR-106UR in the back we overlooked......damn damn damn, here we go again!!! LOL.

Couldn't of ask for a better day to go shooting this past Saturday
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Well they raised the price to 399.00, Here's a link to them for a 9mm model
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...eldtm-9mm.html

I think I'm set for a while. I also have downstairs 4 tins of 7.62x54r and about 700 rounds of 7.62x39

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Sale is back on, best deal I have seen on these 359.99
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...eldtm-9mm.html

I've had great experience ordering from them too.

Me too, They have some good daily deals as well.

With colder weather coming, Ive been looking into OWB holsters to carry my M&P, with that being said, i really like the Blackhawk! Serpa, but i am seeing mixed reviews about it online, along with ND stories blaming the holsters retention system. Anyone here with hands on experience? Love, Hate what ever

My owb is a raven concealment. Paddles just don't work for my bony hips and ass

plenty more quality holsters instead of the blackhawk. If you're looking for something with retention take a look at the safariland concealment holsters.

I've been rocking a KT mech holster, it was cheap and it works.

The ND stories are from inadequate or improper training. On the draw people get lazy with their trigger finger and let it slip inside the trigger guard and then pull the trigger as they come up on target (or before). I like Safariland holsters much better than Serpas but with the proper training and practice the Serpa is as safe as any other holster. Like schaffer said though there are plenty of other options.

Raven are great holsters that place the gun tight to the body which makes it carry more like an IWB, unlike the Serpa which makes the gun fee like a brick flopping around on your belt. However, with Raven you pay a bit more because of the name than other kydex holster designers. Atomic Dog is a PA based company who make just about the the same design as Raven with the same level of quality.

If you're considering the Serpa make sure you try out some Safariland OWB holsters as well. I can't remember the model that I had for my M&P9 Pro but it was basically a thumb-release version of the Serpa that held the gun more securely without the flopping around on the belt and feeling like a brick. It carries the gun tighter without being IWB-tight like the way the Raven or Atomic Dog are. After trying many it's the only active retention holster I'll ever buy again.

Don't forget a good belt. Amazon has uncle mikes riggers belts for about $30

okay guys, my 21st has passed and I'm seriously considering the smith and wesson J frame revolvers in .38 special. affordable, reliable, easily concealed/carried. Is there anything else i should look into? I'm really only interested in revolvers (always sort of liked "retro" items) I know they can be a handful to learn on, but i don't see myself as guy owning multiple guns. Anyone here have one? Open minded to any advice you guys have since i do not come from a "gun" family

Finally bought one!!

HK P30 v3

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Can't go wrong with s&w! I'd get one in 357 though, that way you can shoot 38 all you want but have the option to throw 357 in if you ever want to. If you're set on 38 only, and plan on harrying it I'd look at the 642. It's got a bobbed hammer (meaning it's double action only, no exposed hammer to cock for single action.... Also means one less pointy thing to get caught on clothes, etc. if you have to draw it. Plus it can be had for under $400 which is nice)

If you're open to suggestions, my favorite smith revolver I've ever owned was a 65 K frame with work done to it (barrel shortened and crowned, trigger job, action job, etc). A model 60 may be a good "middle of the road" between a 38 j frame and something like a 357 K frame; the 60 shoots both 357 and 38, no bobbed hammer (so can be fired single action [more fun for challenging target shooting], and is still small with a 2.x"-5" barrel.

Some people have an issue with s&w because of an agreement they made with the Clinton administration in 2000, if you're hardcore (which I know you are), ruger and some of the Taurus revolvers are decent. Whatever smith you decide on get a "pre-lock" gun. It was a stupid "safety" feature incorporated in 2000 or 2001 that added a little keyhole to the action and SUCKS, plus there's been stories of the lock engaging while firing... Never happened to me but I can imagine if I were using the gun to decent myself and it locked on me I'd be pissed/screwed

we'll talk friday. sounds like you know better places to buy than i! edit. removing the lock does not seem difficult? not sure on legality though

+1 on going with Safariland > Blackhawk. I had a Blackhawk Serpa that I couldn't give away. I hated how the gun rode in it & the retention system was a joke. Safariland held the gun much tighter to the body & also kept it from flopping around which I think someone already said here as well. You can also look into custom made rigs from Atomic Dog, Armordillo Concealment & Raven. I have one from both Atomic Dog & Armordillo Concealment and I can't complain about either. Both were roughly the same cost as a Safariland/Blackhawk and were made to my specific needs/wants.