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[Jeepm@n]

Thanks for the input. Helps clarify things. Tough to think clearly when my kid and Fiancee' are in tears with a screaming dog in the house. I'm mentally getting tired.
:banghead:

 

[RedHeep]

$1200 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A HANDGUN/ I think you will find much better prices at a gun show. I have 3 differant dailly carry guns, that I take turns with. The most I have in any single one might be $650. On a side note, I have spent ALOT OF $ in holsters, I'm like a woman with 50 pairs of shoes. But you gotta keep trying till you find one that you can wear 10 hours a day and not know it's there.

$1200 doesn't even scratch the surface for a really high quality 1911.

Kimbers are a little overpriced for what you get (and I'm a Kimber owner) but if you think 1200 is too much, you should start looking at some of the custom gun manufacturers.

To each his own. If $650 works for you, great. But don't assume it works for other people too.

 

[4wdParakeet]

Do you have a range where you can shoot them? Sometimes holding them and shooting them are two very different things.

$1200 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A HANDGUN/ I think you will find much better prices at a gun show. I have 3 differant dailly carry guns, that I take turns with. The most I have in any single one might be $650. On a side note, I have spent ALOT OF $ in holsters, I'm like a woman with 50 pairs of shoes. But you gotta keep trying till you find one that you can wear 10 hours a day and not know it's there.

We have a gun range in town that you can rent just about any handgun and shoot on the premises. I belive you have to be a memeber though and I haven't gone up there with a buddy of mine that is a member. I just wanted to get my hands on a few to narrow down the list so I don't spend as much at the rental booth.


I have a buddy of mine that is a gunsmith that I've worked on this jeep for him that said he would take care of me when the time comes to purchase and accessorize. And yes $1200 for a Kimber is way out of my price range. I could easily justify the Kimber if I was a serious competitor or LEO. I will have a little trouble justifying the ~$800 for the XDM if it's what I go with.


I shoot the 9mm XD sub compact and really like the gun but I want a little more gun. I have shot the .40XD and it feels more solid in my hand. I've been looking at the .40 XDM 5.25" and after seeing the difference in the grips from XD vs XDM, I can't wait to shoot it.


I at least have a good start to save me research time when I get ready to buy.


Parakeet

 

[85xjwoody]

Well, most on here dont't know yet, but four weeks ago yesterday I quit drinking. I am very suprised and also proud of myself for kicking alchohol to the curb. :clap: I don't plan on quitting forever, just at this time I think it was the best choice for me to make. I didn't consider myself a "drunk" but I was on an average of drinking 2-4 cases of beer a week and more on the weekends.
I am also praying that by stopping the amount of alchohol intake will help my psoriasis as during the summer months it comes back BIG TIME. Funny thing is, the only thing I really miss is the taste of beer. So a couple of NA's once in awhile helps with the cravings. I might have a beer or two Memorial Weekend but NOTHING like I used to. I just don't feel the need to have hangovers anymore and would like some more money in my wallet.

 

[ExTankerGuy]

Good on ya!

 

[w_howey]

The Vet will always disagree with you. They don't like putting animals down anymore than you like taking them in to have it done.

The dog before last I had put down was 13yr, but he was real sick. It went in 2-3 day cycles. Every time I took him to the vet he was awesome, then after a day or so, he would have trouble getting up, would throw up, and mess the floor. After nursing him back to health, the cycle would start again.

So I took him in one more time. He was spry as a chicken again. Sucked. The Vet had a real issue, and made it tougher on me, and that sucked too.

So, frankly, that turned me off to the guy, and I have never come back. It's hard enough to make a tough decision without making the pressure unmanageable.

Last dog I had put down I went to a different Vet. There was no argument, and no pressure, just what needed to be done at the time.

Good Luck with whatever decision you come to. It's a personal one, and only you can make it.

We switched our vet for the same reasons. Old one always wanted some sort of expensive treatment or test. Told us how we were shortening our dog's life by feeding him regular old Purina Dog Chow rather some overpriced food the dog didn't like. Blah,Blah,Blah on and on. Our dog had some sort of a neurological disease that worked kinda like CWD. Old vet recommended medicine that cost about $10 a day, but wasn't guaranteed to work. We wanted a second opinion. Took the dog to the new vet, first thing she said was that the medicine was expensive and may not work even one day, but it may work for years. Her suggestion was to put the dog down as he would probably never be the same again. When we got our new dog, she is now our vet. A vet who is a straight shooter is better.

 

[Jeepm@n]

Well, most on here dont't know yet, but four weeks ago yesterday I quit drinking. I am very suprised and also proud of myself for kicking alchohol to the curb. :clap: I don't plan on quitting forever, just at this time I think it was the best choice for me to make. I didn't consider myself a "drunk" but I was on an average of drinking 2-4 cases of beer a week and more on the weekends.

I am also praying that by stopping the amount of alchohol intake will help my psoriasis as during the summer months it comes back BIG TIME. Funny
thing is, the only thing I really miss is the taste of beer. So a couple of NA's once in awhile helps with the cravings. I might have a beer or two Memorial Weekend but NOTHING like I used to. I just don't feel the need to have hangovers anymore and would like some more money in my wallet.

Congrats!!! Your body will thank you and so will your wallet.
I stopped consistent drinking 10 years ago when my Daughter was born. I was at 3-4 cases of beer a week along with 2-3 liters of whiskey depending on the weekend. I now have alcohol maybe 1-2 times a month.

 

[Jeepm@n]

Vet just called this AM. She asked how my Fiancee's dog was doing and also found her staff had overcharged me. I'm getting $118 back for anesthetics that the dog was never given for x-ray's. The dog has not cried all last night so maybe there's a chance for her yet.

 

[macgyvr]

Well, most on here dont't know yet, but four weeks ago yesterday I quit drinking. I am very suprised and also proud of myself for kicking alchohol to the curb. :clap: I don't plan on quitting forever, just at this time I think it was the best choice for me to make. I didn't consider myself a "drunk" but I was on an average of drinking 2-4 cases of beer a week and more on the weekends.
I am also praying that by stopping the amount of alchohol intake will help my psoriasis as during the summer months it comes back BIG TIME. Funny thing is, the only thing I really miss is the taste of beer. So a couple of NA's once in awhile helps with the cravings. I might have a beer or two Memorial Weekend but NOTHING like I used to. I just don't feel the need to have hangovers anymore and would like some more money in my wallet.

So you've saved enough up to go RED then.

mac 'drinks two days a week' gyvr

 

[kastein]

Well, most on here dont't know yet, but four weeks ago yesterday I quit drinking. I am very suprised and also proud of myself for kicking alchohol to the curb. :clap: I don't plan on quitting forever, just at this time I think it was the best choice for me to make. I didn't consider myself a "drunk" but I was on an average of drinking 2-4 cases of beer a week and more on the weekends.
I am also praying that by stopping the amount of alchohol intake will help my psoriasis as during the summer months it comes back BIG TIME. Funny thing is, the only thing I really miss is the taste of beer. So a couple of NA's once in awhile helps with the cravings. I might have a beer or two Memorial Weekend but NOTHING like I used to. I just don't feel the need to have hangovers anymore and would like some more money in my wallet.

Congrats!

I like to keep my intake low so my tolerance stays down and I remain a cheap drunk :laugh:

 

[XJosh95]

To avoid anyone's confusion.......


i puked all over Sam's wife's feet

Yeah, I got that. Or at least the concept. I shared the rule with those that partake in beer bonging 'round here. They didn't get it at first.

Interesting...it's easier to clean feet than shoes or sandals. Though I really wouldn't want puke on any of them.

Sucks to be ya! I dont like the junk. If I'm gonna drink a LIGHT beer its bud light.

K "anhueser could spell" man

You're drinking American domestic light beer...you have no room to be a beer snob.

I would just like to point out that nerds are responsible for your way of life now.

Yeah, which part? The baby? Unemployment? Obviously I wouldn't have OBD vehicles, engineered parts (factory or otherwise) or the internets.

I was just quoting a classic comedy of the 80's.

Thanks guys....looks like some breadboard time.

It does not need to be perfect....just close enough.

Rev

Huh?

$1200 doesn't even scratch the surface for a really high quality 1911.

Kimbers are a little overpriced for what you get (and I'm a Kimber owner) but if you think 1200 is too much, you should start looking at some of the custom gun manufacturers.

To each his own. If $650 works for you, great. But don't assume it works for other people too.

Truth! I was talking last night about how a guy bought his wife a Desert Eagle .50 and how there are a lot better ways to spend $1200 on a more practical weapon for one's wife. Like a sweet 1911... My next pistol will be a Kimber. At least that's the plan. It will be a 1911 for sure.

XJosh 'miss a lot in 2 days' 95

 

[REWSTER]

last recorded beer bong zombiefied

found on FB yesterday

 

[REWSTER]

any of you remember my younger brother....

also fond on FB

 

[Molly Ann]

Brad has a picture of me doing a kegstand at a wedding I was in a couple of weeks ago... I'll keep the picture to myself!

 

[FlexdXJ]

$1200 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A HANDGUN.

Not if you want something that will fire the first time and every time after for the next 100 years. My Ruger or XD will do their job for the time being but one day I will have a Kimber and I will carry it.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Brad has a picture of me doing a kegstand at a wedding I was in a couple of weeks ago... I'll keep the picture to myself!

I've seen said picture, its hilarious!

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I have come to the conclusion that being a public servant is much more difficult in todays society and enviroment......I cant even begin to let someone hear what I am really thinking w/o being fired or sued.......

 

[85xjwoody]

So you've saved enough up to go RED then.

I have saved up enough money to pay some bills and go wheeling this weekend. After I do the motor swap in the grand cherokee I will have enough money to go red, maybe.

 

[kmanxj5050]

You're drinking American domestic light beer...you have no room to be a beer snob.

Never claimed beer snobbery. I won't purchase light american beer ever!!

But most everyone i know drinks it.

K "won't turn down free beers" man

 

[kmanxj5050]

Going to the Vikings, Packers game on December 2nd at Lambo this year. Row 16 in the endzone!!

k "hell yeah!!!" man