Here is one link I found describing how one person did it.
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You need a sight pusher if you want to do it your self. They are not exactly cheap.
There are a limited number of smaller 9MM Semi-auto pistols that have an external safety:
The Kimber Solo
The Kahr PM9 with ext. safety and LCI
The S&W CS9 noted above (this gun is no longer in production AFAIK)
The Springfield EMP*
The Kimber Ultra Aegis II*
The Kimber Ultra CDP II*
The Para...
A bandwagon designed to separate people from their money. Too many compromises methinks....
I have a home defense gun that shoot shotgun rounds. It is called a shotgun.
And I have a handgun that shoots man-stopping 45 ACP.
However, I do not plan to let them get together and make a baby.
I think the weight of the pistol probably makes a bigger difference in terms of recoil. The Talo 686 you mention is about 8 ounces heavier than the R8 and that makes a difference. I will also say that I took the rugger grip off of my Model 19 .357 and put on wood grips and I did not notice any...
A Kahr model? They have pics of some fine looking models on their web site ;-)
Seriously, I have two - a CM9 for pocket carry and a TP45 as my EDC. I would have got the TP9 instead of the TP45, but if I am going to carry a single stack with relatively limited ammo capacity, I want those...
I have extensive trigger time on both. I have owned two Buckmarks and the club I advise has 2 Mark II's, 6 Mark III's and 3 Buckmarks.
For an entry level target gun, both are fine choices. Though, I will say the very basic models of each usually have just OK sights and so-so triggers. Spend...
Here are the upgrades I would consider. For the record, I have handled and dry fired a Taurus 1911, but have never actually shot one. My impression is it is a decent pistol with an OK trigger.
1. Mags. Buy good ones like Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick. The number one reason for a failure to...
Many people want to know when their Smith & Wesson pistol or revolver was made. S&W customer service can help.
Call 1-800-331-0852, ext 2905. Tell them you want to find the date of manufacture and be ready to provide the model and serial number of your gun.
This service does not cost...
I think having it bead or sand blasted matte would look really cool. You might call around a to a few body shops and see what it would cost. They may not do that work in house, but could recommend someone.
You could polish it, though the effort might be more than you are used too and your time...
This pistol will compete with the updated Walther P22Q. For the record, I simply despise the P22 with the fury of a thousand suns, so I cannot claim to be all that objective. But anyway, here is how I see the two comparing:
Price - comparable but I bet the Walther wins.
Ruger recall? -...
I do not know what the answer is, but I do know it does not involve divorce or dishonesty.
That being said, one theme that came up several times is once you have the "need" spending figured out, then each of you should have some rough amount of allowable "want" spending with no judgments or...
The cylinder would need to be custom to accommodate the bottle nosed cartridge and the only existing rovolver that would accomodate the length you need costs over $10,000
Or you could find someone to build a one off, which would be probably at least $7,500, especially if the builder did it...
The fireball would probably come from the top strap blowing off. The 45 Colt has max pressures around 14,000 psi. The 7.62X54 maxes out at more than triple that.
There are revolvers that could handle the pressure, but the cylinder would not be long enough. There is also a 600 nitro express...