Gun Control & RKBA

OneTenthofOnePercent

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50. Well it's my first revolver and I absolutely love it.

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 12:54 PM

Feb 2012

Out of a dozen guns (mostly pistols) it's my first revolver and it just feels "right". Simple.
Something about it is just really sexy. I feel like Star Wars Episode IV is applicable here...
"Not as random or as clumsy as a blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

I usually carry a Glock 19 or LCP but I may start carrying this little guy. The 3" SP101 is near identical in size as the G19 but conceals much easier because it's not blocky. I think the 2" SP101 would be a great CCW piece... just as small as an Airweight J-Frame or Ruger LCR except with the comfort and heft of all stainless. However, I got the 3" so that it would be easier to teach a beginner (my wife) how to handle a gun. I wanted the 4.2" SP101 for her but it was backordered several weeks.

Even though this is my first wheelgun, I'm already eyeing another:
5" S&W Model 686+ (K/L frame .357 magnum)

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Maybe a new death spewer tomorrow. [View all] ileus Jan 2012 OP

Springfield XD(M)? Or is that too pricey? n/t X_Digger Jan 2012 #1

I haven't priced the XDM's yet. ileus Jan 2012 #2

If I win the lottery... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2012 #3

I have a Bersa 9mm high capacity. Tight pistol, well made, and..... Bonhomme Richard Jan 2012 #4

I assume you're looking to purchase a self-defense firearm? krispos42 Jan 2012 #5

yeah unless a 22 or something else catches my attention. ileus Jan 2012 #6

Just checking... krispos42 Jan 2012 #8

I own a Springfield XD45, probably the best quality gun I own rl6214 Feb 2012 #12

+1 Simo 1939_1940 Feb 2012 #16

I hate to sell any guns but if you need the money I can certainly understand rl6214 Feb 2012 #18

Good luck, rl. NT Simo 1939_1940 Feb 2012 #22

Thanks, same to you rl6214 Feb 2012 #45

I've been wanting pipoman Jan 2012 #7

Well I struck out... ileus Jan 2012 #9

Victory is mine.....Sig 229 S&W 40 ileus Feb 2012 #10

Since you're showing signs of having the Signess, consider it's polymer cousin the SigPro 2022 S_B_Jackson Feb 2012 #15

a coworker brought in a SP2340 this week ileus Feb 2012 #19

My SIG 220 in 45 is my constant and reliable companion. oneshooter Feb 2012 #21

I had an SP2340... S_B_Jackson Feb 2012 #23

I would rather have a 220 in 357SIG. Magnum firepower in a controllable semi-auto oneshooter Feb 2012 #32

You have to do a little looking, but they are available in .38 Super. S_B_Jackson Feb 2012 #43

I have heard great things about the Rock Island Armory 1911 rl6214 Feb 2012 #11

I've read a lot of good things about the RIA's ileus Feb 2012 #14

Even the gun snobs on the forums I frequent say nothing but good things about the RIA 1911 rl6214 Feb 2012 #17

No suggestions, but I'm planning on a swap soon too. I need to replace my .357 Python Skwid Feb 2012 #13

Get a Walther PPQ Deejai Feb 2012 #20

that is a good looking unit... ileus Feb 2012 #24

I've had my PPQ for a couple weeks Deejai Feb 2012 #25

Good pickings era veteran Feb 2012 #26

that would be a curse for me. ileus Feb 2012 #29

I'm all for the Glock Glassunion Feb 2012 #27

Two of my favorite sub $400 gats... Dissonance Feb 2012 #28

Good time to just stop carrying . . . . . .well, if you dare. Hoyt Feb 2012 #30

I reconfigured my church carry to go with just a tee today... ileus Feb 2012 #31

Man, I already know you are obsessed with the things -- but post about them elsewhere. Hoyt Feb 2012 #33

Level 3 body armor, not a flak jacket ileus Feb 2012 #34

I hope you finally find combination to gun bliss. Hoyt Feb 2012 #40

It's like any other collection...you never achieve utopia ileus Feb 2012 #41

No, it is not like a coin collection. Hoyt Feb 2012 #42

True I don't have near as many lovely firearms as I do coins. ileus Feb 2012 #44

Impressive job my boy x dog Feb 2012 #47

You are a major disappointment! Remmah2 Feb 2012 #51

you're disappointed....what about me? ileus Feb 2012 #52

LOL Remmah2 Feb 2012 #38

Picture of my used sig 229 ileus Feb 2012 #35

Is that an Iraqi Freedom edition P229? Deejai Feb 2012 #36

Yeah sure enough.... ileus Feb 2012 #39

IBTL Remmah2 Feb 2012 #37

I picked up a Ruger SP101 .357 magnum yesterday... OneTenthofOnePercent Feb 2012 #46

Very nice...I need a revolver. ileus Feb 2012 #48

Well it's my first revolver and I absolutely love it. OneTenthofOnePercent Feb 2012 #50

I really like Dissonance Feb 2012 #49

I just reciently purchased a Remington 510 "Targetmaster". oneshooter Feb 2012 #53