The Guns Thread

I can get rounds off much quicker with the Shield than with the LC9. I have a hard time with my weak pansy finger getting the trigger to break on the LC9, which results in me just jerking the trigger if I'm trying to rapid fire. The only major difference I notice while holding them both in my hands is the weight difference as you mentioned. However, it does not bother me while carrying. My confidence with using the Shield is much greater than the LC9. I am confident I'd be able to protect myself in a less than ideal situation with the Shield.

With all that being said, I'd love to shoot the new LC9S. Which I understand is the striker fired version of the original LC9. I'm sure that would be a more ideal carry choice for myself with my pansy fingers over the LC9. But overall, I'm happy with the Shield. As you said it's a great range gun and I manage to comfortably use it as my EDC.
I can get rounds off much quicker with the Shield than with the LC9. I have a hard time with my weak pansy finger getting the trigger to break on the LC9, which results in me just jerking the trigger if I'm trying to rapid fire. The only major difference I notice while holding them both in my hands is the weight difference as you mentioned. However, it does not bother me while carrying. My confidence with using the Shield is much greater than the LC9. I am confident I'd be able to protect myself in a less than ideal situation with the Shield.

With all that being said, I'd love to shoot the new LC9S. Which I understand is the striker fired version of the original LC9. I'm sure that would be a more ideal carry choice for myself with my pansy fingers over the LC9. But overall, I'm happy with the Shield. As you said it's a great range gun and I manage to comfortably use it as my EDC.
 
Just remember ,, you can't miss fast enough ,, Slow and steady gets em every time . One well placed shot is all you need .. I also realize that if you are exchanging with a low life ,criminal element ,, you need to remember. !!!! He does'nt care , but keeping your wits about you and remember your training , may be your best asset !!!!!
 
I can get rounds off much quicker with the Shield than with the LC9. I have a hard time with my weak pansy finger getting the trigger to break on the LC9, which results in me just jerking the trigger if I'm trying to rapid fire. The only major difference I notice while holding them both in my hands is the weight difference as you mentioned. However, it does not bother me while carrying. My confidence with using the Shield is much greater than the LC9. I am confident I'd be able to protect myself in a less than ideal situation with the Shield.

With all that being said, I'd love to shoot the new LC9S. Which I understand is the striker fired version of the original LC9. I'm sure that would be a more ideal carry choice for myself with my pansy fingers over the LC9. But overall, I'm happy with the Shield. As you said it's a great range gun and I manage to comfortably use it as my EDC.


Confidence is really important. There was a time when I thought nothing but a 1911 was going to make me feel as good as a 1911, and no caliber lighter than 45 was going to work for me either. My hands still work pretty good inspite of lots of injuries and being just short of 66 and anymore just being familiar with the weapon is enough to make me feel "ok". None of them are perfect for everything. And you realize that any of them are better when you need one than nothing. If I had the Shield I probably would tell myself that I wouldnt' need anything else, but I seem to "collect".
 

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Reloading factory birdshot into 7/8 oz slugs. Lead comes from the shot. Cup, piston, and powder are already included in the factory load.
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Push the slug back into the shotcup. It locks in tight.
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These perform just as good as the 1 oz factory slugs and have zero recoil.
$0.15 slugs are alot more fun than $1 slugs.

-BIG DAN:thumb:
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Reloading factory birdshot into 7/8 oz slugs. Lead comes from the shot. Cup, piston, and powder are already included in the factory load.
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Push the slug back into the shotcup. It locks in tight.
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These perform just as good as the 1 oz factory slugs and have zero recoil.
$0.15 slugs are alot more fun than $1 slugs.

-BIG DAN:thumb:
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Damn. I remember when you could buy a case of bird shot (case not a box) for like $15
 
BDC8A561-DDF5-45F4-A9E0-60B65CEB8509.jpeg I just finished my “budget” AR build. I’m calling it budget because I bought a complete used upper from a friend of mine and picked up a 65 dollar Anderson lower. I haven’t totaled everything together for a final number but I’m thinking it’s in the 350 range. Kinda sad when the sights are the most expensive part :banghead:
 
Pretty.
I am looking at an AR556 as we speak.... -BIG DAN:thumb:
They are a ton of fun! Because the AR has so many moving parts that I knew nothing about prior, I opted to build mine instead of buying complete. Now I can tear it down to the bare bones and build it back up no problem.
 
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