What's the "LS1tech" of handguns? Trying to get some feedback on a Smith and Wesson M&P 45. Seems like a good gun and S&W put a lifetime warranty on them, plus they are california compliant.

 

If you're at Lejeune, Carolina Shooters is a good local forum.

 

There was a pretty good gun thread a while back, started by FearTheDeer.

 

yea nick needs to chime in here...he was down at the shop buying plug wires off me the other day while me and mikey were lookin at people on MAIN st through one of his scopes....

 

I plan on picking one up today, they got a good sale on them right now here in Texas.

 

Damn I was about to ask where the sale is but u just said texas I'm looking into a gun aswell just can't make up my mind. I want a Springfield 1911 but don't really want to spend 800 dollars on a handgun right now. I found a Taurus 24/7 Pro in a 40 or 45 for roughly 400 dollars so I'm thinking of going that route. I just want to go to the range first and try a few out.

 

You can't really go wrong with any 1911 model, I mean the design is about 100 yrs old and it's still one of the best. I like the M&P because it comes with 3 different grips to fit your hand, and it has a life time warranty. Smith and Wesson even pays shipping both ways on warranty stuff. Only thing I don't like is the magazine safety, which completely defeats the purpose of a tactical reload. Plus at $570 new, and 4 magazines, its a pretty good deal.

 

Kimber makes some really good 1911's too, but they are pricey.

 

Yeah i looked at Kimber but once I saw the price tag I kept looking lol. I'm going to look up the SW that you are trying to get.

 

FearTheDeer is the gun man on ls1tech

 

the S&W 45 is a good gun ... I have shot it a few times, a friend of my dad has one and they are pretty good, able to shoot in real tight groups. I prefer the Springfield XD myself. Its along the same type of platform, the M&P, and it fits my hands a little better.

 

isn't Obama banning guns or something soon... i heard something ridiculous like that from a buddy...

 

Start looking at the ammo shelves (even places like Wal-Mart) and you'll see it isn't ridiculous... While he can't ban guns, he is doing his best to pass laws that make it impossible to get bullets.

To the OP, check out www.calguns.net

 

Kimber Eclipse target 5 inch barell in ACP.45! Thats what I have.

 

Texas section.

 

I have a Ruger 9mm decocker. No safety to fool with, just pick it up and start blasting. When you are finished, depress the decocker lever and it goes into safe mode. Nice and simple. I use 115gr hollow points in it.

 

lol...tell em ivan!

 

If you're looking for info, get on AR15.com and take a look around. They have a huge handgun section and most people there know exactually what they are talking about. S&W are great guns, but what caliber, style, and brand depends on what you will be using it for. Goodluck!

 

I ended up getting a glock 22 rtf2, in .40 cal. cant really beat the original polymer gun, and I like the new rough frame. The magazine safety is stupid so I decided against the M&P.

 

^^nice I pulled the trigger and ordered a Springfield 1911 mil spec last night. Waiting for seller to contact me for payment options and arranging shipping to a dealer.