"J Herring" wrote in message
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And, did you figure out where the confusion with your slide was? Does
that pistol need some work?


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It works fine. The initial confusion was on my part because it's a
little different than other pistols I've used. Once I understood the
single blowback design of it, I haven't had any confusion or issues
with it.

In fact, my son and I went over to the range this morning and fired
several magazine loads through it. The more I use it, the more I
like it. I had forgotten that it has a built-in laser sight on it.
Works pretty good.

Stopped at my favorite gun shop on the way home hoping to find some
more ammo for it. They were fairly well stocked with 380 ammo but
had a limit of two boxes each, regardless of caliper, on all ammo.

They had several subcompact pistols in the case. I asked to see the
S&W Bodyguard 380 because I've heard they are a decent handgun,
especially for carry. But it just felt too small and too light in my
hand. With the magazine removed I could only get two fingers around
the grip. With the magazine inserted, I could just barely get my
pinky finger hooked on it's bottom edge. Probably a good gun, but I
like the Walther better. It's still small enough to comfortably carry
but has some weight to it and fits my hand.

If I ever get another pistol type handgun, I might get a S&W 1911
"Elite" .45 cal. Don't know what the heck I'd use it for, but it's
a absolutely gorgeous handgun. The gun shop had a regular S&W 1911
without the tactical accessory rail, but I am holding out for the
Elite model.