Handgun Suggestions...

[Phienyx]

Why would I be kidding?

[Fuse]

Wow, it's been a long time sinse I started this thread.

S&W MP .40 Compact will be mine when I can afford it.

I went to a shop today to buy up a used M&P .40 Compact for $450. I walked out with a new full sized M&P 9mm for over $600.

Reasons?
-This will be the first gun I've owned. I've shot many, but not owned.
-My wife may need to use this - a compact is not a good choice for someone who hasn't even seen a gun in person until she met me. Also there is no way a .40 will be her first experience. Compact + .40 = not good for a first time shooter.
-Cheaper ammo
-17rd vs 10rd

UGH! I wanted that compact, or one of the compact 9mm, but I think this will be a great choice for me as well. No complaints.
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http://www.gunblast.com/SW_MP9.htm







I pick it up on Saturday and will write up a review with my pics when I finally get out for some shooting.

[Phienyx]

Nice.  Very nice.

I ended up getting the Sig Sauer P229 Equinox .40 myself.  ....and is it beautiful.....

I won't mention the price.

[Fuse]

BTW Lits, I saw this while I was there and thought of you... which I don't know why I did seeing as I'm sure you can handle more than a .22, and dont even like pink.
http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=30&productid=242

[Lithium]

Crook: Who'se we sucka?
Clint Eastwood: Smith and Wesson... and me.

[Phienyx]

BTW Lits, I saw this while I was there and thought of you... which I don't know why I did seeing as I'm sure you can handle more than a .22, and don't even like pink.
http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=30&productid=242

No self-respecting woman....or man would use a pink gun.  Altough getting shot with a pink pistol would be the ultimate in humiliation.  lol

[Lits]

You know I hate pink but I appreciate the thought

And no, I decided against it. I prob would have gone with a .40 compact like yours if I had bought one, though. My grandmother carries a .22 in her purse, and my grandfather used to lug around a .357 Magnum.

I only wanted one when I was at Hooters and driving home late late at night in a Hooter's uniform and carrying loads of cash on me.

[Phienyx]

My motto is: Carry a gun.....cuz you can.  lol.  j/k

[Fuse]

My idea of gun control: If there's a gun around, I want to be the one controlling it.

[Jeyk]

Look what you started Fuse - now we're all packing heat, lol.

[Tecknik]

I only wanted one when I was at Hooters and driving home late late at night in a Hooter's uniform and carrying loads of cash on me.

Why didn't we ever get pictures of this?

[Fuse]

New Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm
3 17rd mags

Nice Case:


The goods:









Stock sights aren't bad, but I will be getting Warren Tactical night sights in the next few months. Can anyone recommend the 2-dot or 3-dot version? I've seen both get great reviews and imagine I'll just have to try them to see which I like more...



Sorry for the blurry pics... I'm bringing the wife and a good friend to a few safety classes in a couple weeks and will post an update when I get it on the range.

[Phienyx]

Nice.

[Fuse]

Put 134 rounds through it today. This thing feels great in the hand. I could have put another 500 down if I had the time and money. It seems to have a bit more of a kick than my fathers 92FS, but not much.
Dont have action shots, but have the first two casualties....




1st magazine through my new M&P. 15ft
2 way low
8 slightly low
7 good mass shots

The drawn on bullseye is where I was aiming, so it shoots a tad bit low.




2nd and 3rd magazine through my new M&P. 20ft
1 way low
2 low right
1 slight high/right
30 good mass shots

[Jarimus]

Fuse, I like the painting!

Can you tell us the name of it and the artist?