May be a bit OT for this tread, but you can get a nice Beretta Mod. 70 from a 1/2 dozen different surplus venders. pain to cut the fake suppressor, but durable in an evening. and you're left with a light weight, reasonably compact, accurate Beretta for good price point. I have a Mod 71 in .380...
Probably a tad off topic for what's being addressed here, but I carry a small or mid-sized auto (Beretta, PPK, Officers 1911) in my attache'. Outside panel, easy access, no shadow. Not as fast a pocket, and surely it doesn't travel to the bathroom with me, but I know where it is and am well...
Bravo!!! I walked past that same gun many times, and picked it up twice at the show-but the beretta got me in the end. Glad it went to someone who appreciates her!
Ronn
I'm aiming to buy a S&W M&P Sport II tomorrow (was going to get the DMPS @ Cabela's for $499, but I think the M&P is a better rifle)-- where do you think I'll find the best deal tomorrow --Friday? Point Blank in Carmel has them for $599
Ronn
I think size of living space, proximity or other occupied spaces (like duplex or an apt vs SFH or rural), and floorplan (say a "railroad"style apt vrs the home full of nooks) have a barring on choice, in addition to personal experience/training/familiarity with platform. I don't have an AR...
Nor am I an expert, but this might help...
Types of Finishes found on 1911/1911A1s:
(Serial number ranges are approximant)
Colt 1 to 2400: Bright furnace blued, Slide and receiver highly polished. Certain small parts have a high polished bright Fire blued (Cobalt Color) appearance. "Oil...
I've found the two items below very handy, albeit only for smaller, lighter arms (I carry either a PPK or a Beretta 71). The Barsoney goes in my jacket pocket (breast if sport coat--but in warm weather, I MIGHT try it in my front. The TufForce I use when I'm bicycling, it's nice because you can...
This is my 2007 GSX1250F (Bandit by any other name). I've got a Corbin seat, lower, wider bars, and I mounted a set of Give bags via my own custom mounts. It keeps the bulk of the luggage weight over the rear axle, which really improves handling (but eliminates the passenger pegs). It has a...
I ride my motorcycle around the state and road closures just seem to pop out of nowhere (36, 9, 1, etc). If you come back soon, and tripe from Madison down Hywy 56 along the Ohio is very scenic and lots of shops for the ladies (which may not be a good thing for your wallet;-). IN Madison the red...