There was a vendor day at west coast armory http://www.westcoastarmory.com/ yesterday. I shot a S&W Bodyguard 38 & .357 mag revolver. Was nice, but I could not see being able to shoot the .357 thing in a bad situation. Worse recoil than at .45 auto. Rapid fire would be hard. The 38 is smooth and easy.
Also got to shoot a Judge! The 410 pistol. http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-Judge.htm Once again, a fun gun to shoot, but you really could not rapid fire it. Be good for one shot up close situation. It can shoot colt 45 ammo but none was available that day.
Most popular guns there where the 1911's each company made. I laughed a bit. My daily carry has always been a Colt 45 1911. Just cannot beat them.
Springfield Armory was by far the most visited vendor. Thinking my next gun will be an XD-9. Like shooting a 9mm Cadillac.
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