[TriLUG] OT: Guns

[Robert Dale]

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM, Jim Tuttle <jjtuttle at trilug.org> wrote:
> I'm thinking about buying a Glock 22, but have never fired either a
> Glock or a .40S&W pistol.  Anyone know where I can try one?  A couple of
> larger questions I have are 1) are there any recommended ranges in the
> area and 2) anyone ever take a pistol course in the area?
>
> I've got a very small 9mm and was thinking about a .45ACP, a caliber I
> have experience with, but the Glock 22 seems pretty highly recommended.
>  However, in a crisis (such as a zombie attack), it seems like a more
> common caliber would be much more useful, thus recommending a .45.  I
> was thinking of the Glock 21.

I'd go with the .40 - the kick of a 9, the punch of a 45 (or
thereabouts).  I've never liked Glocks much, the grip angle is too
sharp for me and they're too light.  I prefer Springfield Armory XD
compact.  Although my favorite is the Steyr M40.

> Also, anyone have a concealed carry permit in the area?

I looked at them several years ago.  There are so many restrictions on
where/when you can carry it seems almost moot, unlike the free land of
PA - have $19 + state ID, will carry.

-- 
Robert Dale