Firearms Section

[VASCAR2]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

What do you think of it? I've always wanted to shoot one of those

I really like the Tavor, very smooth shooting, very natural ergo's with very minimal recoil. The only thing I've shot that compared to it in handiness was an MP5. The Tavor uses a long stroke gas piston like an AK and has good reliability.

I was concerned about the noise but with the A2 flash hider it doesn't seem any louder than my 16" AR-15. This is not a good picture but gives you idea of the Tavor overall length. The Tavor has a 16 1/2 " barrel compared to my 16" AR. The stock on the AR is one position short of being fully extended.

[Edzo]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

It is of my opinion that safeties kill people when used in a carry situation. Law enforcement officers and military personal who train for years in combat situations most often times forget to disengage the safety off when placed in a actual life or death situation. If people who are trained to disengage the safety and have experience in doing so often forget, do you really expect a common Joe to perform much better?

I think most cop's issued guns don't have safeties.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by MrWray

The holster is a Looper brand, im not too familiar with them but the holster hugs pretty close and is comfortable. I havent had the SOG too long, its been a nice knife so far, it stays razor sharp. Its actually a replacement for the Cold Steel Recon Tanto that I lost not too long ago

I lost my SOG and have yet to replace

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by Edzo

I think most cop's issued guns don't have safeties.

All of the issued side arms I've seen had a safety.

[MrWray]

Originally Posted by Edzo

I think most cop's issued guns don't have safeties.

I was a LEO for 10 years, I carried a Glock31 but Glock was what I was introduced to when I first started LE. I am also very proficient with a 1911, alot of officers carry 1911s as their duty weapon.

[JasonK]

Anyone have a S&W Shield either 40 or 9mm? Would like your thoughts on it, this is what my wife wants.

[MrWray]

Originally Posted by JasonK

Anyone have a S&W Shield either 40 or 9mm? Would like your thoughts on it, this is what my wife wants.

I have heard that the shield is a good gun, you may also have her try out the compact M&P 40c or 9c. I had the 40c and loved it, it should fit her hand nicely

[Russell James]

Originally Posted by JasonK

Anyone have a S&W Shield either 40 or 9mm? Would like your thoughts on it, this is what my wife wants.

I'm looking for a Shield 9mm right now. Get her the 9, not the 40.

Held a demo Shield the other day, sweet gun, everything felt perfect. The only knocks I've heard about it is - kind of easy to accidentally engage the safety. Has a very positive notch to the safety release, but a hair too easy to engage the safety by mistake in a jacket pocket/holster rub. If you prefer to conceal and carry ready to fire.

You don't want to be surprised by a safety being on, when you thought it was off and ready to fire at a bad guy. I will still buy one, and practice always thumbing the safety off on a draw. Just in case it's on.

They seem so popular, I can't find a 9mm Shield anywhere. Anybody know a good online FFL gun dealer that can sell to a MI resident? What websites have most had the best luck with online firearm sales?

[MrWray]

Nothing wrong with a 9mm, but certainly nothing wrong with a .40. The best caliber for a person is the one that they can shoot accurately and be comfortable with. The best thing to do is let her shoot a few different guns in different calibers and let her decide which one she wants. Never assume that a woman can not control a larger caliber handgun, hell my wife is 5'6 and around 125lbs and prefers a .45acp

[Russell James]

Finally found a 9mm S&W Shield last night and bought it. Shot about 25 rds through it at the range and love it. Fits my hand perfect, and love how slim it is. Going to be the perfect carry gun for me for summer clothes when I want something real small. Glock 19 for most other situations.

I like the 9 in this Shield and in a gun this small. I shot the 40 version as a rental from the range before buying the 9 and the recoil bugged me, just a bit too snappy for my comfort. A more experienced shooter might like the 40. But for my purpose and comfort a 9 mm will work perfect. I think they fixed the safety issue also, my new one has a nice solid click/detent for safety on and off.

I'm lucky that I have a range near me that rents tons of different guns, so I'm always trying different stuff and finding what works best for me. Often the gun I think I have my mind set on, will have some weird quirk I don't find until actually range firing one.

Rented a new Glock 42 also yesterday. New pocket Glock. I think a hair smaller than the Shield. My hand was more comfortable on the Shield, I liked the pinky extension on the shield mag which the Glock doesn't have. Very interesting new little Glock though. I think Glock fans will like it as a backup or small conceal. I just don't like my pinky hanging off the end though, and no extensions avail yet. Not avail in 9 mm yet either.

[JasonK]

Cheaper than dirt has both, 377.xx, locally they are 450.00. I talked to my range and they said that they cannot even get close to that number. 20 bucks to them for paperwork.
I have not ordered hers yet, she prefers the 40 which is fine with me, seems 9mm is still hit and miss to acquire.

I have the XDS 45 and really like it, however after feeling the Shield I probably would have got one for myself. The Shield feels thinner and a lighter. Can't wait to compare the two side by side.
Congrats you yours also!

[IH8OPEC]

Just picked this up last night, Yugoslavian M76 in 8mm.

[73camarolt]

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Thanks You've got a few nice ones yourself. How's the original 03A4 shoot?

It's amazing... with the factory scoop its definitely not the best for accuracy but its definitely one of the best guns to shoot. Even though we dont take it out for value reasons haha.

[MrWray]

Got some new grips for the Springfield, changed out the grip screws also