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[cmr076]

Originally Posted by DC2.2GSR

Dave - I took your advice and bought the DeSantis Cozy Partner holster... I love it! I decided to give leather a try instead of kydex and I think I've found the best option for me. There's very little movement even with my belt set one notch looser. With my crappy nylon holster I had to tighten the s*** out of my belt just to hold it in place. The leather is also smooth on the inside against my boxers so it can slide a bit as I move, so I think that helps with comfort a lot. The nylon one gripped tight to both my pants and boxers so it pulled as I sat down. I went to The Handgunner in Topton and this holster was $52.xx out the door, but Classic Pistol had it on the shelf for $79.xx. That said, it was definitely an impulse buy since it was so much cheaper. Glad I went with it though.


On another note, since I've decided to keep my M&P for sure, I figured I'd work it a bit and make it a little more 'mine'. I just ordered the APEX Tactical DCAEK (Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Kit), which replaces the sear, striker block, and sear spring. It's supposed to completely get rid of the gritty M&P trigger feeling while tightening everything up and giving a very crisp trigger break. People who know lots more than me about the subject say it's the best trigger they've ever felt on a polymer pistol.

I also ordered the Crimson Trace laser grips. My brother got me a crazy good price on them through his work so I guess I'll try it out. I'm also switching out the rear sight for a Heinie Ledge serrated sight and the front for either a Dawson or Warren Tactical fiber optic sight. With the CT laser grip there's not really a reason to have night sights. Even if I decide to get rid of the CT grip, night sights barely function right out of a completely-dark holster anyway, so I might as well have a good day sight! With these things all done I think this M&P should turn into quite the perfect carry gun.

I think another range day is in order.

glad you went with the holster! i LOVEEEE mine, wore it all day today actually (and i rarely carry). I'm down for another range day anytime, the REPR should be mine sometime next week and i am dying to try her out.

You have my number so give me a call! i am def. going friday for my b-day if your free ill be there all day.

::edit:: once you get her (the holster) broken in it will "form" more to the shape of your body, i literally dont even notice my full size 1911 when im sitting in my car and its on my side.

[cmr076]

revolver should be back from champfering/re-crowning/new trigger job and the repr should finally be in my possession! who wants to shoot friday? i plan to go for the entire day

[dragonfly2k3]

Anyone wanna hit cpi this afternoon?

[DC2.2GSR]

Originally Posted by cmr076

revolver should be back from champfering/re-crowning/new trigger job and the repr should finally be in my possession! who wants to shoot friday? i plan to go for the entire day

How long is the entire day? I could be there around 6:30-7pm. lol. Everyone's at SEMA and I'm stuck painting everything this week. Next year I won't miss their deadline to commit to the trip and I'll be out there with them. We're pretty busy this week so I couldn't take off early on Friday or anything... although maybe I could call in drunk? haha.

[rodder]

Nice score on the comfy partner. That's exactly what I carry my M&Pc in.

and I'm in for a range day anytime...

Might be shooting at my buddy's farm this sunday actually.

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by DC2.2GSR

How long is the entire day? I could be there around 6:30-7pm. lol. Everyone's at SEMA and I'm stuck painting everything this week. Next year I won't miss their deadline to commit to the trip and I'll be out there with them. We're pretty busy this week so I couldn't take off early on Friday or anything... although maybe I could call in drunk? haha.

yea i was planning to go around noon or 1ish and spend 4 or 5 hours shooting... If nobody is there to watch you.... technically... you could sneak out.... right!

[cmr076]

can anyone recommend a good IWB holster for my K frame S&W 65? (do people even wear revolvers IWB?!?) this is my first besides the judge and that hardly counts haha.

Also, does anyone on here have a P238? i am seriously considering one and would like some opinions!

[1988 Olds]

Originally Posted by cmr076

can anyone recommend a good IWB holster for my K frame S&W 65? (do people even wear revolvers IWB?!?) this is my first besides the judge and that hardly counts haha.

Also, does anyone on here have a P238? i am seriously considering one and would like some opinions!

Can't say I've ever seen anyone carry a revolver IWB just because of how wide they are but I guess it could be done. I don't own a P238 but I have heard nothing but good about them. I personally have a Ruger LCP and have put about 100 rounds threw it with no problems. Only thing was one brand of HPs I bought were not loading right so I switched over to .380 Powerball to carry with.

[ein]

I'm looking for a Benelli for some trap shooting. I know my chances of finding one used are not good but does anyone either know of one around or have any ideas on where to find one locally (the guys @ Tanners kinda chuckled and said they never get traded in).

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by ein

I'm looking for a Benelli for some trap shooting. I know my chances of finding one used are not good but does anyone either know of one around or have any ideas on where to find one locally (the guys @ Tanners kinda chuckled and said they never get traded in).

CPI has a few on the wall, i think the prices range from 4-1200ish... never really looked that close though.. give them a call or stop in, there right in southampton.

[PhillySVT]

Originally Posted by Sberk06

does anyone know of some places to get good deals on handguns? I'm looking into the sig p226

budsgunshop.com is pretty hard to beat!

[ITSTOCK]

Originally Posted by cmr076

Also, does anyone on here have a P238? i am seriously considering one and would like some opinions!

Yep, get the SAS. Some of their models, mainly the HD, are having teething problems still.

I haven't heard of any SAS P238's with problems, including mine. I have about 1000 rounds through it so far and it's my daily carry, absolutely LOVE it. For a .380 pocket pistol, it's got no kick, and it's insanely accurate. The trigger is also very nice, and it's just a comfortable gun to hold. Place it next to the LCP, the P3AT, etc, and you will be sold right then and there.

It ain't your average pocket pistol, that's for sure.

[~Brian~]

Originally Posted by cmr076

can anyone recommend a good IWB holster for my K frame S&W 65? (do people even wear revolvers IWB?!?) this is my first besides the judge and that hardly counts haha.

Also, does anyone on here have a P238? i am seriously considering one and would like some opinions!

Somehow I don't think its gonna work, but I would still look into these guys. I have one of their holsters for my XDM .40 and the thing makes my gun disappear under a t-shirt.

http://www.tennesseeholstercompany.com/mp.htm

[Munky]

Since apparently I can't control myself...I went and bought my buddy Adrian's (TTsupra911) old Kimber UCII to replace the one I traded to Jay (Pagoda240) awhile back.

I just couldn't live another day without a subcompact 1911 by my side again.


Kimber Ultra Carry II by Mista Munky


Kimber Ultra Carry II by Mista Munky

Specs:

Kimber Ultra Carry II .45acp 3" barrel w/ Mepro Night Sights
C5 Montana XLT black holster
Generic leather IWB holster
1 Kimber, 1 KimPro, 1 Mecgar and 1 Wilson Combat (8 rounds) magazines
2 NDZ performance Kimber take-down tools

[dragonfly2k3]

Does anyone have a membership with phila archery and gun? How does it compare to a cp range membership? Anyone wanna go shooting today(wed) or tomorrow?

[PhillySVT]

I just listed a 11.5" POF upper on ARFCOM if anyone knows anyone who would be interested. It's unfired and like new. I mounted it on one of my ar's last year and it has sat in the safe ever since. I bought a 7" POF upper recently so this is a spare. I'm just trying to thin the herd for another c3 purchase.

[rodder]

Originally Posted by rodder

I'm curious to hear your father's thoughts. I also consider my father to be the smartest man I've ever met. (electrical engineer, multiple patents, mensa member, yada, yada...) He grew up in NY, lives in NJ, doesn't own a gun, and I'm not even sure if he's ever shot one, but every time I tell him about anti-gun politician's stances or especially when I told him how 4 out of 9 Supreme Court judges argued that the 2nd Amendment doesn't protect an individual right to bear arms he flips the **** out and starts ranting. lol

LOL my dad just bought his first firearm. I've never been so proud.

This is what he got:




...in .300 WinMag because he said .338 Lapua is just too hard to find and too expensive to shoot.

anyone want to recommend some glass for him? I have absolutely zero experience with long range shooting.

[PhillySVT]

Thats a sweet rifle rodder!

[cmr076]

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

Yep, get the SAS. Some of their models, mainly the HD, are having teething problems still.

I haven't heard of any SAS P238's with problems, including mine. I have about 1000 rounds through it so far and it's my daily carry, absolutely LOVE it. For a .380 pocket pistol, it's got no kick, and it's insanely accurate. The trigger is also very nice, and it's just a comfortable gun to hold. Place it next to the LCP, the P3AT, etc, and you will be sold right then and there.

It ain't your average pocket pistol, that's for sure.

i ordered the liberty edition i should be picking it up tomorrow if i can get out of work early enough! cant wait to shoot her, I also ordered a few mags w/ the pinky extension directly from sig (apparently i was the first consumer to order them, being that they are so new) so im pretty pumped

Originally Posted by PhillySVT

I just listed a 11.5" POF upper on ARFCOM if anyone knows anyone who would be interested. It's unfired and like new. I mounted it on one of my ar's last year and it has sat in the safe ever since. I bought a 7" POF upper recently so this is a spare. I'm just trying to thin the herd for another c3 purchase.

mmmm, how much? my trust should be settled next week

[DC2.2GSR]

Originally Posted by cmr076

i ordered the liberty edition i should be picking it up tomorrow if i can get out of work early enough! cant wait to shoot her, I also ordered a few mags w/ the pinky extension directly from sig (apparently i was the first consumer to order them, being that they are so new) so im pretty pumped



mmmm, how much? my trust should be settled next week

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=817139