[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by BreakingBad

two questions:

i currently own a s&w sw9ve (9mm)

my mother is in the market for a handgun, essentially for home defense/concealed carry possibly. would actually be used by anyone in the house (her or her husband, but he doesn't like guns...which is weird) - anyway, i was thinking 9mm but not sure what would fit her needs. any recommendations? she doesn't want one of those tiny compact girly guns, she wants something with stopping power but i don't think she's really ready for a 40 or 45.

i was thinking about just selling her my SW9VE, then myself upgrading to .45 ACP.

so...

best 9mm recommendation under $500
best 45acp recommendation under $500

prefer all black, or black/stainless steel

Take her to a local gun store and let her hold them. Then see if you can rent one, or similar that she likes and let her heat it up. Go from there.

I'm REALLY liking my full size Rock Island 1911, it was under $500 and always goes bang when I pull the trigger

Originally Posted by Troy TrackBeast

just picked this up today. prices are going sky high as we speak. These are not going to be around for much longer, I anticipate a ban soon.

Sig M400 Enhanced

I hope you're wrong, you may be right. Local gun store was SLAMMED today with high cap gas gun orders today.

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Well got a break in the rain so i took it and shot 20 rounds through it at 10 yards. (18 shots at the target and then 2 shots a 2 liter coke bottle filled with water ) looks like I'm pulling the shots to the left a bit. But heck only 20 rounds through I'm sure I will get adjusted.

It's nice living on 70 acres outside the city limits...shoot whenever!

If that's a 12" target, not shabby at all ! All belly shots at 30 feet is plenty good.

Nice to have your own private shooting range