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Hmmmnnn... they might want you to send the whole bolt back. They're made in Canada, but I'm assuming there's a US-based address for returns and issues like that.
I have used a 'Cozy Partner' (Kahr PM9 and S&W Shield) pretty extensively, and although not DeSantis brand, have holsters similar to their 'Mad Max' for 1911 and M&P.
The design of the Cozy Partner (basically a Milt Sparks 'summer special') is pretty good, especially for smaller guns. I like having the belt loops off the main axis of the gun (a la 'Mad Max') for an IWB with larger guns so the bulk is not all in one spot.
DeSantis is excellent quality, and pretty reasonably priced.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother with the bulk of a belt holster for a Bodyguard. My Bodyguard 380 is either a backup, or a summer shorts gun, so I usually just use a pocket holster.
Pocket Tuk is a good choice. That's all the holster you need for a Bodyguard.
In other news, I spoke with an acquaintance who works for a major national firearms distributor here. Apparently the buy-up of guns, mags and ammo is on again, this time turned to 11....
PApparently the buy-up of guns, mags and ammo is on again, this time turned to 11....
Millions of people are being forced to confront various realities of our society and how fragile the order is... and that's when NOTHING IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Imagine this same **** with any number of large-scale natural disasters on top, or even a small-scale preppers dream of a wide power outage, terrorist event, whatever...
A "couple weeks" of food and water seems like not nearly ******* enough for a lot of people right now... especially people who live in major cities. What happens in a week or two when a lot of the food distribution is disrupted, shelves aren't being stocked, there are lines in front of grocery stores before they open... and then people figure out the food trucks pull up to the back of the store at night and it's just the driver and some store employees between them and their starving kids.
Having problems with the ejector right now. I wrote Savage and hope they will send some new parts out so I can polish up what I have now.
Nine days later and Savage had not responded to my tech support email. I called them and they said they are sending out a new extractor (7 to 10 days). I've heard they will probably send out the extractor, the extractor spring and maybe a guide. I took the old parts out and polished them a bit (just a few minutes on a fine stone) and tightened the spring some. I put everything back together but only made it seven rounds before a fail to extract error. There are plenty of stories of FTE errors with the Mark II and many have polished or spring tensioned their way to a solution. I'll probably polish stuff again but maybe there really is something wrong with the extractor and a new one will fix it. I guess I will find out.
The panic buying is real. Just sold two of my Glocks for damn near MSRP.
Like a true dumbass, I immediately dumped some of the proceeds into a P365
Oh yeah it most certainly is. I tried buying 12 gauge buckshot like 3 weeks ago, locally and online. None to be found. Can't imagine ammo manufacturing is considered essential business most places...
I used this as an opportunity to offload an old Mossberg 500 and box of birdshot for $300. I bought it off a friend for $150 five years ago and never touched it. It has taken me years to reduce my collection but I am down to 15 long guns and 5 pistols now. Selling two tins of Mosin ammo tomorrow so that once huge stack is going away too.
I used this as an opportunity to offload an old Mossberg 500 and box of birdshot for $300. I bought it off a friend for $150 five years ago and never touched it. It has taken me years to reduce my collection but I am down to 15 long guns and 5 pistols now. Selling two tins of Mosin ammo tomorrow so that once huge stack is going away too.
Where does everyone sell their guns? I have a few I do not need and it seems like now is a great time to sell. The only problem is that I have never sold a gun before and imagine that you cannot just post it up on craigslist...
Where does everyone sell their guns? I have a few I do not need and it seems like now is a great time to sell. The only problem is that I have never sold a gun before and imagine that you cannot just post it up on craigslist...
Armslist and Gunbroker are two places online. Most of my stuff is sold to friends, relatives, and coworkers.
Where does everyone sell their guns? I have a few I do not need and it seems like now is a great time to sell. The only problem is that I have never sold a gun before and imagine that you cannot just post it up on craigslist...
OK, I'll wade in...
You live in a very difficult state to be a firearms owner... Maryland sucks.
HANDGUNS:
MD has a registration requirement for handguns... permitting, fingerprints, etc... So if these are handguns, I hope they're registered with the state... ie, you can prove you are the legal owner in compliance with state law.
MD also has an "approved handgun roster"... so if your gun isn't registered with the state, and isn't on this list, you might be a felon... https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organizati...gunRoster.aspx
SHOTGUNS/RIFLED:
As of last week, there was a bill on Governor Hogans desk making face-to-face (FTF) sales of longguns illegal. So, yes, until signed, or whenever it goes into effect, it is perfectly legal to arrange to sell a shotgun or rifle in your driveway (or Home Depot parking lot, my preferred) to another Maryland resident. No permits, checks, or fingerprints required. When/if the law does get signed, you will only need to do a background check with an FFL... ie, both you and the buyer walk into a gunstore (that you've previously visited and talked to the counter guy about it) and have the FFL run a background check on the new buyer for a fee ($30). Typically the FFL will take possession of the firearm and hold it behind the counter during the background check. If the new buyer passes, the FFL collects his fee, new buyer gives you the money and he walks out with his "new" gun. Easy-peasy! Some FFL's may handle it differently.
Or...
The easiest way for you to sell is to have a local shop consign them. You take in your guns, negotiate a minimum price, and the shop will call you when they sell to come pick up your money. Maybe little to zero paperwork on your end depending on the FFL.
So... what kinds of guns are we talking about here?
This is a stupid question but I'll ask anyway just to promote some conversation around here. Hell, I could have asked this a few years ago and can't remember it. Anyway:
I have a 1955 S&W K-22 that was given to me by my wife's Grandfather. He says it was fired a few times 65 years ago, the day it was brought home new, and then put away. The plating on the muzzle is messed up and probably affects the value quite a bit. It isn't the most valuable pistol in the world ($500???) as far as I know. It really doesn't have any sentimental value to me and I doubt I will ever shoot it. Just asking for opinions, what would you do with it?
I have a 1955 S&W K-22 that was given to me by my wife's Grandfather. He says it was fired a few times 65 years ago, the day it was brought home new, and then put away. The plating on the muzzle is messed up and probably affects the value quite a bit. It isn't the most valuable pistol in the world ($500???) as far as I know. It really doesn't have any sentimental value to me and I doubt I will ever shoot it. Just asking for opinions, what would you do with it?
What you have there is a K-22 Combat Masterpiece, also known as a "Pre- Model 18". Your pics make it a little hard to tell, but if that's a nickel finish, it's quite rare and pretty valuable. Obviously, the marring on the finish will hurt values, but having the original box is a huge plus. Blue versions of these guns are bringing $800-1000 in very good condition, and the book says ~ double blue values for factory nickle guns. Most factory nickel guns of this era will have an 'N' stamped in the rear face of the cylinder, exterior to the ejector star.
I can't tell you what to do with it, but as a family heirloom, I would keep it. They aren't making any more of these, and you may find you regret selling it down the road.
What you have there is a K-22 Combat Masterpiece, also known as a "Pre- Model 18". Your pics make it a little hard to tell, but if that's a nickel finish, it's quite rare and pretty valuable. Obviously, the marring on the finish will hurt values, but having the original box is a huge plus. Blue versions of these guns are bringing $800-1000 in very good condition, and the book says ~ double blue values for factory nickle guns. Most factory nickel guns of this era will have an 'N' stamped in the rear face of the cylinder, exterior to the ejector star.
I can't tell you what to do with it, but as a family heirloom, I would keep it. They aren't making any more of these, and you may find you regret selling it down the road.
Thanks for the info. I was thinking it was nickle but it is in fact blued (had not looked at it in a while). No "N" stamp. If Grandpa was an avid gun collector and this was his pride and joy I would look at it differently. He wasn't and it isn't. It would be quite a stretch to call this a family heirloom. The only firearms I have any real attachment to is my 80% AR pistol (because I "built" it) and my grandfathers/fathers S&W 1917. The 1917 was his "cap gun" when he was a boy playing cops and robbers or cowboys and indians out on their farm. I keep it by my bed for protection even though I doubt you could hit anything with it. It is +/- 6 feet at 100 yards for some reason.
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