Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

 d-usa wrote:
I did get the spring kit to take the trigger down to 5 lbs, but I'm not sure I want to to that route...

I would highly recommend a 5 lb pull. I've found 5 lb pulls to be optimum for a practical pistol trigger pull in the real world (TM).

Also check your PM in a minute.

 Frazzled wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
The trigger is the only, through frequent, complaints I have really heard about with this gun. I haven't had any issues with it though. I think there were similar complaints about a hard/long pull with the trigger of the LCP, and I've never replaced that trigger either. So I'm probably just used to triggers like that.

1911s have spoiled me on its triggers. The LCP is a mouse gun, meant more for arms length range. I dont mind a trigger like that on a small pistol as Im not looking to shoot it for distance.

You have to watch those 1911 triggers. I knew one fellow had a 1911 tuned down to about five ounces. Thats not a great deal more than the weight of your finger on the trigger.

Four pounds is the lightest Id want to go with a defensive weapon. My hunting rifles and race guns are lower, but not my defensive pistols or ARs: I dont want something to go off if im jostling around much.

His was for competition only.

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
The SD9 VE is 4 inches, I don't know how I would comfortable carry something with 4.5. That would suck.

I'm sitting around the house OCing for a couple of days to get used to the new holster and weight of this thing, it's certainly a step up from a pocket gun.

Im able to comfortably carry a full size 1911 in an IWB holster, but you have to have the body shape/height for it. Those with a bit more girth seem to have issues in comfortably CC a full size pistol. OWB doesnt present much issue though. A good stiff gunbelt is required either way. Crossbreed makes some nice belts. I use a custom made belt from a local Amish family my inlaws are friendly/distantly related to.

I'm lucky that my gut all extends to the front, and I don't have the Dunlap going on the sides


Automatically Appended Next Post:

 Frazzled wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
I did get the spring kit to take the trigger down to 5 lbs, but I'm not sure I want to to that route...

I would highly recommend a 5 lb pull. I've found 5 lb pulls to be optimum for a practical pistol trigger pull in the real world (TM).

The kit was pretty cheap, only around $25 or so. I don't have the tools to mess with it though, so it would probably be another small expense to have a gun-smith install them. It I do that it would probably just have them adjust the sights and everything else while they are at it.

 d-usa wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
The SD9 VE is 4 inches, I don't know how I would comfortable carry something with 4.5. That would suck.

I'm sitting around the house OCing for a couple of days to get used to the new holster and weight of this thing, it's certainly a step up from a pocket gun.

Im able to comfortably carry a full size 1911 in an IWB holster, but you have to have the body shape/height for it. Those with a bit more girth seem to have issues in comfortably CC a full size pistol. OWB doesnt present much issue though. A good stiff gunbelt is required either way. Crossbreed makes some nice belts. I use a custom made belt from a local Amish family my inlaws are friendly/distantly related to.

I'm lucky that my gut all extends to the front, and I don't have the Dunlap going on the sides

Yeah, no, I dont have a gut LOL. But Im not as fast as I used to be, age is wearing out the joints.

Whose trigger kit did you get?

I got the SD Spring Kit from Apex.

It doesn't look like it would be that hard to change everything out, but just like the brakes on my car there are some things that I like to leave to the specialists

If this is a carry, I would be careful with the sights. Check Dawson Precision they have a metric ton of sights.

It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

 d-usa wrote:
It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

Of course, but only if you wear a tacticool fishing vest (family joke).

'Meruca!

I'll just have them adjust the factory sights most likely.

Did you guys know it was unlawful to carry a firearm into a post office, even with a CCW? I did not. (there wasn't an incident, just randomly came across it).

 d-usa wrote:
It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

I wish mine did, I would have liked to add a light to it.

 Ouze wrote:
Did you guys know it was unlawful to carry a firearm into a post office, even with a CCW? I did not. (there wasn't an incident, just randomly came across it).

 d-usa wrote:
It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

I wish mine did, I would have liked to add a light to it.

Falls under "federal facility" doesn't it?

 d-usa wrote:

 Ouze wrote:
Did you guys know it was unlawful to carry a firearm into a post office, even with a CCW? I did not. (there wasn't an incident, just randomly came across it).

 d-usa wrote:
It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

I wish mine did, I would have liked to add a light to it.

Falls under "federal facility" doesn't it?

Yep, annoys the snot out of me when I have to run and mail something. It is either risk a federal weapon violation or deal with unholstering in the vehicle and stuffing it under the seat.

And of course, if I'm on my bike, option 2 disappears.

 Ouze wrote:
Did you guys know it was unlawful to carry a firearm into a post office, even with a CCW? I did not. (there wasn't an incident, just randomly came across it).

Yeah, they covered it in the CCW course I took.

I did. Usually they have no weapons signs posted any way.

 CptJake wrote:

 d-usa wrote:

 Ouze wrote:
Did you guys know it was unlawful to carry a firearm into a post office, even with a CCW? I did not. (there wasn't an incident, just randomly came across it).

 d-usa wrote:
It has a mini-rail, can I just get a tacticool laser?

I wish mine did, I would have liked to add a light to it.

Falls under "federal facility" doesn't it?

Yep, annoys the snot out of me when I have to run and mail something. It is either risk a federal weapon violation or deal with unholstering in the vehicle and stuffing it under the seat.

And of course, if I'm on my bike, option 2 disappears.

Have them come pick it up for you. USPS will pick up shipments from your home now. We do it on maybe half of the stuff we mail out.

Until they see a turtle in your yard. Then they will federalize your porch and take your dogs!

Decided to go ahead and get the trigger modified and took it to the gun smith at my local range. 30 minutes later and now it has a pretty nice trigger pull.

Shot 100 rounds through the gun after I had it adjusted without any failures. Consistently missed low and left, but was able to correct that by working on my trigger pull with the new setup. I'm guessing a couple more trips to the range and I should have it dialed in.

Hey guys, sorry to go a little off topic here.

Has anyone had experience with any .22lr semi autos?
I'm thinking of getting one for lamping and rabbiting. Any helicopters appreciated guys, cheers.

Ruger 10/22. First gun I bought, and the last one I will ever get rid of. It's simple, dependable, and cheap. And most models (if not all) come with a weaver rail on top for optics if you ever felt the need to shoot the wings off a fly at 80 yards

Alright ill look into it mate, cheers

X2 on the ruger, for .22lr rifles and pistols they really cannot be beat.

Pretty much. Semi-auto .22? Yup, 10/22. There are a lot of options for it, so pick your flavor.

 NuggzTheNinja wrote:

 Seaward wrote:

 easysauce wrote:
I really wish the scrolling + engraving, and the over the top art that went into historical arms had more of a showing now a days.

SIG. You're looking for SIG. Ever since Cohen took over, they've offered plenty of, uh, "flamboyant" finishes and "custom" work on their guns.

Taurus is giving them a run for the money when it comes to manufacturing Pimp guns.

im reminded of a line from Patton
"They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."

My wife wants one of these (spoiler'd for size_



I prefer black myself, but we are all unique snowflakes


EDIT: link

 Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:
My wife wants one of these (spoiler'd for size_

Spoiler:

I prefer black myself, but we are all unique snowflakes


EDIT: link

Show her the Sig Sauer Rainbow P238, I cant keep that one in stock. The finish is mirror smooth and the color changes as you move the gun.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p238-rainbow.aspx

If you ever get robbed by somebody that is high, just wave the gun back and forth...

I want a matching set of body armor.

 Spacemanvic wrote:

Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:
stuff

snip

Shes seen and held it, and loves the rainbow pattern, but isnt a fan of the "bland" grips. All attempts to convince her I can replace them have failed. But she may just get one anyway due to the fact that our local gun shop has 3 of them in stock.

 Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:

 Spacemanvic wrote:

Inquisitor Lord Bane wrote:
stuff

snip

Shes seen and held it, and loves the rainbow pattern, but isnt a fan of the "bland" grips. All attempts to convince her I can replace them have failed. But she may just get one anyway due to the fact that our local gun shop has 3 of them in stock.

Show her these VZ grips:
https://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/sig/sig-p238

Over 2 dozen to chose from, very very easy to switch out.

I've a "ISAF, Infidels" Zippo with similar glossy finish