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dont get a 357... after the first shot, espeically if you had been sleeping for hours and someone breaks in... youre gonna have a hard time aiming. Stick to the .40.
 
Back again with another question. What about a Smith & Wesson SW40VE?

There was one that sold on the live auction last night at the local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet. It look like a nice gun with dimensions similar to the Glock 23. I've looked at some on GunBroker.com and they are price considerably under the M&P's, Glock's and XDM's.

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Dakotazeb said:
Back again with another question. What about a Smith & Wesson SW40VE?

There was one that sold on the live auction last night at the local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet. It look like a nice gun with dimensions similar to the Glock 23. I've looked at some on GunBroker.com and they are price considerably under the M&P's, Glock's and XDM's.

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i have one.. i wouldnt recommend it.. the striker gives out alot. ive been already repaired 3 times. They are cheap. i think i bought mine for 350.00. i didnt know anythign about them when i bought mine as a security officer years and years ago before i could be a cop at the age of 21.


I wouldnt recommend it, but they have a great grip and feel for it. however.. if youre used to the Glock, the S&W will feel thicker and heavier than the glock and it is.

same designed though, just bulkier.

id stick to a glock or springfield.
 
birdman652001 said:
Our dept issues 180/11.66 grain/gram speers gold dot hollow point.


our practice bullets are at 115 to 155 depending on what brand we get...

i say 115 to 155 is perfect for a 23 which is a compact gun. you wouldnt want to get too much of a kick either on a compact compared to a full size Glock.



anyways, heres a pic of a comparable Glock and S&W hand guns.

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This is what i have.

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you can see the safety on the S&W and Glock on this picture.
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Dakotazeb, heres what mine looks like. its from page 2 i believe.
 
I read that they did have some problems with the early Sigs made in the mid 90's but they have corrected them. I've read a lot of excellent reviews. I can buy a new one for a little over $300 plus get a $50 rebate. For a guy like me that's not going to be putting thousands of rounds through it I don't see why it wouldn't be a okay personal defense gun. I'd like to shoot the SW40VE along side a Glock 23 for comparison. Might have to see if Gary's in Sioux Falls has one of each.
 
Dakotazeb said:
I read that they did have some problems with the early Sigs made in the mid 90's but they have corrected them. I've read a lot of excellent reviews. I can buy a new one for a little over $300 plus get a $50 rebate. For a guy like me that's not going to be putting thousands of rounds through it I don't see why it wouldn't be a okay personal defense gun. I'd like to shoot the SW40VE along side a Glock 23 for comparison. Might have to see if Gary's in Sioux Falls has one of each.
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that is where i bought my SW gun from is at gary's gun shop. dont get me wrong, but 3 times i had to get the striker fixed.. and each time.. it was free.. i just send my gun in with a pre paid postage and it was fixed in a 2 week time. although at that dept i was working for, it was my backup gun and i told them it had to be urgent. maybe for normal person, it could take some time.



like i said, its bulkier than the glock.. its heavier than the glock.. i had the LE mags so i had 5 more shells in the gun. definately go check it out. i wont say you SHOULDNT buy it.. however maybe the newer models are better than the one i had. I had the SW40F i believe. VE is the stainless steel top while F is black.
 
kimber custom shop

u may want look into kimber. best hand guns made in my opion. the custom shop models are incredable. they are not a custom shop unless they say custom shop on the slide. pricey but well worth the price :)
 
wow...another JMc (jmac); by the way, here are some of my choices:
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I finally made up my mind and pulled the trigger on a new semi-auto. I'm getting a Springfield XDm Bi-tone in .40 S&W. I had Kessler's here in Aberdeen order one for me. They gave me the best deal. should be here by the end of the week.

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I think you will be pleased!!!!:thumbsup: I have a bi-tone 45 and love it!!!
 
new hand gun

dzeb, i think you made a great choice. my dad has one got to shot it last nov and i really liked it. jmc is that sub compact a kimber ulra raptor? if so i have one in custom shop love it . nice collection of hand cannons:thumbsup:
 
dakotazeb and jmc

off topic i just joined a week ago and as jmc stated wow another jmac readin another thread about two uncklebucks. jmc do you want me to change my handle? if so will do if some one will tell me how. :cheers:
 
No way...no need to do that; that just makes us twice as cool as everybody else. Besides that, maybe they will get us mixed up and yell at you for awhile...:D
 
thx

JMC, thanks. I agree. Just makes us too cool and you are right, we might just get bitched at..........but that just makes it great. I will take your heat and you can take mine, LOL. :D:eek::D
 
dakotazeb

what are u looking for in a holster. shoulder hip sock dont know. shoulder the way to go imo but its all about what fits u.
 
Dakotazeb said:
Now I need a hip holster for my XDm. Any recommendations?
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ONE WORD...


Blackhawk.


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this one is what i use when im off duty or going to training/meetings.

I love it way better than Fobus. Fobus wears out fast.. blackhawk really does hold your gun better than the Fobus.

the cheif has one and never wore a duty holster, you could see his fobus looking like its ready to fall off his hip and his gun isnt secured. with Blackhawk, you get more to it. security button that locks your gun in place with a tension screw for adjustments. with fobus, you have one but its like a clip more than a lock. you can get carbon fiber (which i have) or a plain black. with fobus, you have to choose if you want paddle or belt loop. with blackhawk, you get BOTH belt loop and paddle. I have never used the belt loop, ive always used paddle. when i go to the jail, i can just take the whole holster out and place it in a gun lock before i go into the jail.

good luck on what you choose.
 
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I like my Fobus paddle, but I have never tried a Blackhawk like Birdman is suggesting. You might have to try a few on to see how you like the fit and to see how fast you can get your weapon out and how secure it is for you. It is kinda like a saddle, if you are going to be riding everyday, you want one that fits and is comfortable.
 
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