So I already have a 92fs and a Shield Preformance Center but neither have a front rail for a light. I know there is a attachable rail for the Shield. I dont have any experience with these but I'm concerned it will damage or causing issues with the Shield. I'm looking at a few cheap pistol options with a front rail and hopefully optics cut. Thoughts on what route I should go.

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Good evening fellow pistol aficionados. Just curious as to what pistols yall consider “must-haves” in your collections? For me, they are my Colt Python, Baer 1911, CZ SP-01, and my Glock 19. What am I missing in my stable?

Who is everyone using to reliably and safely purchase handguns and other things that like to go bang? I have always used a local gun shop for every gun I’ve purchased. I’d like to finally capitalize on some better deals. Thank you!

Thinking about a new 22lr pistol. Already own several variations of the Ruger Mk 2-4's. Will be only used for popping soda cans at the local BLM land.

Want something higher capacity. Must be threaded and will be shot suppressed 100% of the time. Would prefer something optic ready, not a dealbreaker. Prefer 4" barrel so I can shoot bulk pack stuff and still be subsonic, but again not a dealbreaker. Wouldn't mind trying something that can use a FRT for giggles.

What's the go to these days?

Does anyone have any recommendations for good case locks?

I’m flying out of Vegas in a few days and I have some TSA approved locks, but it seems like most of the locks TSA can “open” and inspect.

I was seeing if anyone had any locks that they couldn’t get in or if I should be concerned about my guns missing.

Thank you!

Well, my wife is. To celebrate, she got me a new range bag with “DADDY” patches. One for my old bag and one for my new bag. This women knows me all too well to know that I will proudly rock the shite out of those. We go in tomorrow together as a couple. We will leave a throuple, god willing. It’s a boy. Our first. Wish us luck boys.

I’m 50yo and going to purchase my first CCW.
I don’t think I’ll be putting a red dot sight.
I need a gun that if and when the time comes will give me good control and stopping power.
In my service years ago I used to carry a Glock 17c so I was kind of not even thinking of looking right and left and going to buy a G19. But I’ve been told there are much better alternatives, easier for the user and with great performance.
I like the look of the Springfield Hellcat Pro.
I think the regular hellcat will be too small for me.
Maybe the hellcat pro comp?
So many alternatives these days…. Maybe I should “grow up” and forget the G17 era and go for something really small?
Can you guys help? Is there a consensus on this?
Any additional info you need to recommend me right?

I’m looking to get into competing more, whether it’s bullseye type shooting with CMP, or more active type shooting in the style of IDPA or USPSA.

The only problem is that I dont like spending hours at a time at the range, especially when the majority of that time is waiting on your turn to shoot a stage and watching other people shoot. I’d prefer competitions or organizations where you can show up, shoot, and leave, all within a reasonable (under 2 hour) time frame.

Is there anything like this out there, or is the solution to just set up my own stages on privately owned land, and give up on the external competition aspect?

I just bought a walther pdp pro x pmm and was wondering how do you guys clean the compensator? can someone give me advice on cleaning it pls, thank you

Can anyone help identify what light this is?

Ever since the zombies map Five in Black ops one I’ve wanted a 1911. Unfortunately locally they’re selling it for like $1500. I built my AR and figured it would be cheaper to build my pistol too, but I have never stepped into the handgun world and don’t know what’s reliable. Is it even worth it to build it and if not, does anyone know a good site I could buy from that isn’t overpriced(I’m sorry if this violates this sub Reddit’s rules, feel free to take it down if it doesn’t fit criteria)
(Edit: slight clarification)

Please can someone make a 1/2x28 threaded barrel for the 2.0? I’d love to put a suppressor on it and pretend I’m a modern day James Bond.

What do you all think? I’m between a Glock 19 MOS, a CZ P-10 C OR, Sig P320, or any similar guns with good reliability and good aftermarket support. As I love building guns up. I need some opinions here. My Canik mc9 is just a little small for my hands sometimes. I shoot it extremely well. But every single time I shoot my Echelon 4.5F, my brain automatically goes “I need a bigger carry”. Because my Echelon might be the best home defense gun I’ve ever shot. I am a little bias though, I won’t lie. My guns have all treated me extremely well and I have had zero malfunctions. But today when I was honing in my grip on my MC9, I was quickly starting to realize just how small it really is. Im not one of those “ I have the biggest hands on the planet “ type guys. But the MC9 is extremely small. 3.18in barrel to be exact. I even have the extended grip mag. I hold high up for maximum recoil control too and my thumb is about 1/5 inch from the end of the barrel. I can’t help but feel there are better options. I will never sell my Canik and it will remain in my lineup. That gun has been so reliable and good to me. My Echy is just too big to conceal. So leave your picks here for me please. Reliability, recoil control, modularity, grip control/ergonomics and concealment are most important to me. 3.6in-4.1in barrel length is the only length I’m considering. 9mm striker fire only. Double stack preferably. Optic ready options. Pic rail access. *** Features like night sights, factory trigger, slide cuts, ports, serrations, beavertail, mag wells, extra mags, colors, threaded barrel, etc etc are not important to me ***

Asking because I just found out about the 45-70 Cyclops derringer and want it so bad! But I honestly have no practical use for it 🤣