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Friday, September 23, 2011

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Thanks for all the comments on the semi retirement of my old friend. It is special to me in many ways. I cannot comment on some of them. So when deciding on my Tupperware gun I had three primary constraints:

1. Cannot be a Glock

2. Cannot be a Glock

3. Cannot be a Glock


Before I offend anyone I must point out that I am a Factory certified Glock Armorer and a member of the GSSF. I have nothing against Glock's, and conversely have nothing for them either. I have shot my share of them and taken many apart. If that is your thing, fine by me. I observed one at the last class I took that ate a double charge reload. The shooter was not hurt. I was impressed. 

So with the disclaimer out of the way here is this Pistol (click to enbiggen):


















Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm with VTAC sights. 4.25 inch barrel. Other than that pretty much a plain Jane M&P. Yes, it is butt ugly. "Flat Earth" color? Whatever. The sights are fiber optic on top with night sights below. 



































Bad shot of the rear sight but I hope you get the idea:















So why this one? To quote SGT Hartman: "You want to be different"? In a word yes. I had two M&P's for class but I never had to go to the backup. It performed flawlessly.  I am used to the 4.25 barrel length for concealed carry with my Colt. I ran 10 rounds through it straight out of the box. My reloads and they stovepiped. I hope it is because it was dry. I will find out more tomorrow.

15 comments:

  1. I don't know, Keads - I'm not a gunner nor do I play one on tv - but there's something about that gun I kinda like. Congrats on the newest member of your "family."

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  2. @Maura- Stay at a Holiday Inn Express and you will be up to speed! I hope this gun will earn its keep. Too early to tell. Thanks!

    @TJ- Thanks. I think so too. Time will tell to be sure.

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  3. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the major polymer jobs. I hve to say, I really dig that M&P. I actually like the look of that one. But, like you said, who cares it works.

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  4. @45er- Really? I guess I am a Dinosaur! I will try to get over the fact it is not Blue or Black! Thanks!

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  5. Yeah, I just got my first "other than black" handgun with the Coyote Tan Kel Tec and I really dig it. I kind of like the OD green/black combo but I'm starting to like a little variety nowadays.

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  6. 45er- I do love stainless, blue, or black on a handgun. This is a bit different for me. So which model Kel Tec is it?

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  7. The p3at I had to send back. I haven't posted yet, but it is running perfect now.

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  8. I think it's gorgeous. Congrats Keads and good shooting.

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  9. To be honest I thought it was going to be a Glock from your last post,but I like the looks of this one better.

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  10. Six, Thanks!

    SS- Thanks!

    All- Blog update!

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  11. Practice, practice, practice... you know the drill!

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  12. Very nice. Bring it to play next time. I'll try to get bowling pins, just for you for that.

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  13. ML- Don't! I have seen more than my share of them!

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