Quote:It's always good to have a gun that keeps you guessing.  Makes for a lively time at the range, or when confronting an intruder. 

Had a buddy that had a .50 cal blackpowder gun that required at least two caps to fire. Scary as hell to have to handle and put a new cap in. I only shot it once, that was enough!

 

Quote:Hi Point makes some ugly guns, but a few people I know say they're durable and reliable. 

 

Glock and Mossberg are my brands of choice, although I'm looking at a Ruger to carry (LCP .380). 

That Hi Point of mine is a monster. Never found a 9mm round it wouldn't cycle either. Reloads, old cheap crap from gunshows, +p+.

 

Quote:I carried a LCP .380 for a while. I have the one with the built in laser sight. It's only 50 bucks more or so, so completely worth it. Very compact weapon. Very concealable. I gave it to my girl to carry, but used to (and sometimes still) ankle holster it as a secondary carry arm. You don't want to shoot 200 rounds through it in a single trip to the range though. Far too small, and it will beat up your hands over time. I max that one at 50 rounds, but usually only shoot half that amount in the .380.

I was initially going to get the LCP but, since I have a S&W M&P fullsize I thought I would try the S&W M&P Shield since I was used to the operation. I LOVE THAT GUN. It's my everyday carry pistol. I can shoot it at the range all day and no issues. My Father In Law bought me the Crimson Trace laser for it for Christmas. Made me buy new holsters but, it's fantastic.

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