Help me out here, guys.

bassboogieman · 03-21-14, 09:54 AM

I am all in a quandary - once again. I posted a couple months ago that I bought a S&W Bodyguard (.380) and in the store it looked like what I was looking for, had the laser sight built in the frame, all-in-all a nice pocket gun. Then I shot it.

Yes, it went bang and went bang without any difficulties - but I REALLY did not like the trigger. So it's sold and I'm looking for another, but to narrow down the suggestions be it known I am NOT a fan of striker fired pistols - I KNOW, it's the current technology - I prefer a hammer and single/double action AND a thumb safety. I don't like Glocks - EVERYONE else does, but not me. Does anyone make a small frame pistol, single/double, hammer and thumb safety anymore? I can't seem to find one. I was looking at a .380 (don't want anything smaller) but would consider a small frame 9mm (I have a full size Baretta 92F). Like Don Quixote I may be searching for the "Impossible Dream".

MallenManson · 03-21-14, 10:14 AM

I'm a handgun virgin, so I can't help at all.
Keith told me about thefiringline.com.

If you haven't been there, that'd be a good place to find out

MO_CPA · 03-21-14, 10:15 AM

While it is SAO, have you considered a small 1911-style pistol? The Springfield 1911 EMP is SWEET to hold and even better to shoot. It's pricy though.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/41343

MississippiBoy · 03-21-14, 10:19 AM

I'm a member on a gun forum that I REALLY like. A lot of the guys on there are a lot like us.....bat scat crazy, but very knowledgeable and helpful. They might be able to help you find something. http://forums.gunsandammo.com/

MallenManson · 03-21-14, 10:23 AM

I'm gonna check that site out, too!
Hell, I just subscribed to guns and ammo last night ; )

bassboogieman · 03-21-14, 11:23 AM

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While it is SAO, have you considered a small 1911-style pistol? The Springfield 1911 EMP is SWEET to hold and even better to shoot. It's pricy though.

I had a Colt .380 Government in stainless - a mini frame modeled on the 1911 - didn't like SAO and carrying the pistol C&L. I think I'm just stuck in the 70's and unable to adapt to the "new technology". That little Colt was a good shooter, though. I had a Walther PPK, again in stainless and .380, should have NEVER got rid of that one. It was an older gun, not like the current models.

MississippiBoy · 03-21-14, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

I'm gonna check that site out, too!
Hell, I just subscribed to guns and ammo last night ; )

It really is a good site. Most of those guys know more about guns, ammo, reloading, optics, etc. than anybody I've ever seen.

03-21-14, 09:54 AM	#1
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Help me out here, guys. I am all in a quandary - once again. I posted a couple months ago that I bought a S&W Bodyguard (.380) and in the store it looked like what I was looking for, had the laser sight built in the frame, all-in-all a nice pocket gun. Then I shot it. Yes, it went bang and went bang without any difficulties - but I REALLY did not like the trigger. So it's sold and I'm looking for another, but to narrow down the suggestions be it known I am NOT a fan of striker fired pistols - I KNOW, it's the current technology - I prefer a hammer and single/double action AND a thumb safety. I don't like Glocks - EVERYONE else does, but not me. Does anyone make a small frame pistol, single/double, hammer and thumb safety anymore? I can't seem to find one. I was looking at a .380 (don't want anything smaller) but would consider a small frame 9mm (I have a full size Baretta 92F). Like Don Quixote I may be searching for the "Impossible Dream".

03-21-14, 10:14 AM	#2
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I'm a handgun virgin, so I can't help at all. Keith told me about thefiringline.com. If you haven't been there, that'd be a good place to find out __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-21-14, 10:15 AM	#3
MO_CPA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 361	While it is SAO, have you considered a small 1911-style pistol? The Springfield 1911 EMP is SWEET to hold and even better to shoot. It's pricy though. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/41343 __________________ Whatever you allow is what will continue.

03-21-14, 10:19 AM	#4
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I'm a member on a gun forum that I REALLY like. A lot of the guys on there are a lot like us.....bat scat crazy, but very knowledgeable and helpful. They might be able to help you find something. http://forums.gunsandammo.com/ __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

03-21-14, 10:23 AM	#5
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I'm gonna check that site out, too! Hell, I just subscribed to guns and ammo last night ; ) __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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