S&W SW99 4" bbl w/decocker

Hey, thanks for the pic. I've been looking for a nice close-up and haven't been able to find one. I've heard a couple people say the grip is kind of funny, but since this will be my first handgun, I've got no real experience as to what a "normal" grip is.

Just make sure it feels comfortable, that's all. :wink:

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/dorvinion/SW99/

There's some pictures of the gun I'll be getting. There's some white stuff near the barrel on the frame. I'd like to figure out a way to get rid of that. Maybe I'll try to find some paint or something. I donno yet.

And Paul, Does your friend use mag loaders when he's loading the magazines? If so, what kind?

These were actually made by Walther and sold under theirs and S&W's name. I bought 4 of them when a police department switched from them to another model. I shot them some but sold them as it was fiscally irresponsible not to. They shot OK, but were not near the gun the 1911 I was carying at the time. I bought mine for $250 each which was the trade in value for the department. Used prices seem to run in the low to mid $300 range retail.

Thanks for the info uglydog. I would dare say that nothing shoots as well as your 1911, but I hope it will be a good first handgun.

I actually know of nobody who uses mag loaders, personally. :? I can't say anything bad or good about them.

I used the XD gear mag loader last weekend when I was out shooting. My thumb didn't feel as sore after a day of loading the mags with the loader. Maybe I'll either look into the mantis or the HKS mag loader. Probably whatever I can find cheaper.

My wife has one of these in 45acp. Personally I don't care for it. I just can't make myself get accustomed to the trigger.
She on the other hand likes it and shoots it very well. I reckon that's why its hers !

HWD

Just an update. I went ahead and purchased this pistol. I'm going to pick it up on Sunday. I won't have a chance to fire it for a while, but I'll post a report once I do.

Congrats

More good news. I should be able to put in a couple hours of range time on Thursday. I can't wait.