It's here to stay.

[wyntrout]

Well, you won't believe this... I saw an eagle fly over my house this morning, but that's not the news.
My .45 ACP ammo shipment finally got in this afternoon and I went to the range to test ammo, especially the Remington Bonded Golden Sabre 230-grain that I'm switching to for my Pm45 and S&W 645.
The ammo arrived and was scanned just after noon on Friday, then a couple of hours later it was scanned out for Orlando. The next Morning it left Orlando and got back to Jacksonville Saturday, and I finally got it today. Weird. Huh

The News:
I just got back from the range and checked email... it's coming!! My P380N from AGR is on the way with a scheduled arrival the 31st... 11 whole months. Woohoo! It's almost anticlimactic, since I've bought two other Kahrs and don't lack for a carry gun of decent size any more.

Unless I hear differently, I'm getting it for the price 11 months ago:
KP3833N
Quantity: 1
Details: Kahr Arms: P380 2.5 inch barrel, black polymer frame, matte stainless slide with night sights
Stock# Kahr 380 ACP
Each: $ 568.80
Item Total: $ 568.80

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Sub Total: $ 568.80
Webstore discount: (%) - $ 0.00
Sub Total: $ 568.80
Shipping Total: 1 units (Blue Label - 2nd Day Minimum) $ 25.00
Total: Any additional shipping will be added to this total. $ 593.80 PAID

It was a long wait and ammo is a b!tch to find at a decent price online these days. I was at a gun show this past weekend and sold my 500 rounds of MFS for $180 -- about $10 more than I paid with shipping. Now I need to find replacement ammo for range fodder. I still have my 200 rounds of Aguila 95-gr FMJ. Several kinds of FMJ were selling for $22 a box at the show and they wouldn't take $100 for 5 boxes so I'll wait for a better deal on the Internet.
I did order 500 rounds of Blazer 380 FMJ that's backordered at Sportsman's Guide. I renewed my membership early and got free shipping and used the usual $10 coupon for members buying over $100... and I'll get two anytime, no-strings $10 coupons to use later... a pretty good deal on the ammo with all the discounts:
Product Information:
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1. Remington® UMC® Handgun .380 Auto. 95 Gr. MC 50 rds.
Product: WX2-6099
Expected availability: June 11, 2010.
Quantity: 10, Club Unit Price: $15.17, Club Total Price: $151.70

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Payment Information:
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Merchandise Total: $151.70
Shipping and Handling: $0.00
Shipping Method: [Ground]
Package Protection: $0.99
Club Membership: $29.99
Coupon: [SG1029] - $10.00
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* Grand Total: $172.68

Shipping would have been at least $15, based on past orders. AND I get the 2 unconditional $10 coupons.

I wasn't worried about the possible June 11 date on the backordered ammo, because I wasn't really expecting the gun, yet... It's only been 11 months!

When I saw that eagle flying towards my house this morning, I wondered if it was an omen. I think so!

Wynn Grin (S.E. grin)

I'll try to get to the range report in a little bit.

[Bawanna]

Wow, took long enough huh? I can see that shiney new PM45 with a huge look of dissapointment on its barrel crown. I'm not the new kid on the block anymore. But I'm still the biggest and baddest MF in the valley. (any valleys in Florida? ) Always kind of thought of it as a downspout for the whole country, no disrespect for the inhabitants mind ya.

Better send the PM45 up for some thereapy sessions. Send er right back when the healing process is over.

[In-Yo-Grill]

You're getting it just in time for the release of the P380 w/DLC. Oh well, better late than never.






























Gotcha!!! I wanted to get an early April Fool's Joke in...lol

[wyntrout]

That's more like Mississippi... the river and New Orleans, etc. There must be some valleys somewhere in Florida along with all the future beach front property when the oceans rise.
Wynn

[Bawanna]

[QUOTE=In-Yo-Grill;17090]You're getting it just in time for the release of the P380 w/DLC. Oh well, better late than never.



No worries, I think he still has that black magic marker DLC look alike kit, he can fix it right up.

[Jeremiah/Az]

Congrats, Wynn! Sounds like you made some pretty good deals. I paid $50 more for my P380 with regular sights than you. .380 shells were $22 at the gunshow, cheapy off brand, which I would not pay. Hope your gun is as good as mine. It shot fine right out of the box after cleanin' & lube. Worked the slide about 200 times by hand. Not a malfunction yet! Accuracy is unreal for a gun that small! I did hone the slide lock just a little, as it was just barely touchin' the bullets with the slide off & a mag in.

[wyntrout]

Thanks, guys. Yeah, it only took 11 months and I hope the extra time let Kahr get a few things straightened out along the way. I still have the FFL dealer's fee and all, but he is a really good deal at $25 out the door, Instant check call and all. I bought a couple of cheapie Uncle Mike's holsters from him.

I'll definitely go over the gun before I go to the range with it.
I love my PM45, but if that tiny .380 shoots as well as everyone says, I may be carrying it a lot... wish I'd sprung for the horsehide on the Minituck for it, though. I hope the mink oil helps with my sweating. The P380 will weigh almost 10 ounces less that the PM45. I weighed that again today ~ 23.35 ounces loaded with 5+1 230-grain ammo.

The gun store/range I use had some of that Prvi Partizan Ammunition 380 ACP 94 Grain Full Metal Jacket Box of 50 for $34.99... it was one of the $21.99 deals at the show that I thought was too high. The defense ammo was $39.99 a box of 20! I'll have to find some better deals, 'cause that 200 rounds of Aguila FMJ I have is going out the tube the first trip to the range, along with a few boxes of BB 90-gr JHP +P. The Aguila I bought on a trip in Tennessee at about $98 out the door for 4 boxes, including about 10% tax, when I thought I wouldn't find any .380 for break-in.

Guns and shooting sure are expensive. I hope that Blazer .380 I ordered comes in on time. A lot of that ammo keeps getting later and later on the dates. I'll keep looking for another deal in the meanwhile.

I'm going to start on my ammo test and range report under Ammunition.

Wynn

[snatch]

Congrats wynn! I was beggining to think kahrs hi-cap model would be released before your 380 showed up. I still can't believe it took that long.you have more patience than I do. I woulda cancelled the order and bought the stainless version after about 3 months of waiting,but it looks like you've had some other toys to occupy yourself with in the meantime. And remember,pics or it did not happen

[racuda]

Wynn, Kahr knows you are an internet celebrity, so they waited until they were damn sure they had a 100% gun to send you. It probably won't even need a break in.

[Bawanna]

Wynn, Kahr knows you are an internet celebrity, and they waited until they were damn sure they had a 100% gun to send you. It probably won't even need a break in.

Good thought. I think your right.

Wyn, send that PM45 up, it needs to be tested in a harsher environment to make sure it functions correctly. I'll send you a full report.

[wyntrout]

Thanks, guys. My "gun situation" is improving, but my wife ain't happy with me sitting around all day trying to entertain you guys... and myself, instead of doing a lot of repairs and stuff around the house... a lot of which should have been done years ago. Now that I'm through buying guns for a while... gotta think about next Christmas! I had better get some of the boring stuff done around here... long, long, long list of repairs, renovations, and yard work. <sigh> My plan to win the lottery isn't working out, so it looks like I need to get started on something for the domestic tranquility.
Overall, I have done better with the lottery than the stock market. I'm getting close to even with the lottery, but going in the wrong direction since January 2002.
We probably lost 40% or so on the stock market overall, but we were still way ahead of bank savings account. The 30 to 40% gain for two or three years really makes a difference. I opened a money market account to park money for my daughter's wedding at 1% ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE -- WHOOPEE! Now it's less than that!

Jeez, I've really been rambling... forgot where I'm at! They ought to give out awards for number of posts and words. You-know-who easily gets the # of posts, but I'll bet I got the words... especially if you deduct for spelling and typos... ouch! Low blow, I know. I'm anal with editing my posts for spelling and syntax, though I intentionally use some bad grammar sometimes. Most guys treat their posts like bullets... once they leave the barrel.... Mike, Jeep45238 would probably beat out Jocko for the most useful stuff with the pictures and videos of "how-to" stuff. It's sure fun here!

Dang, I had better get the wash going and try to get rid of some of the probably 10 days of unread newspapers(COMICS!).

You guys and gals take it easy... or any way you can. Later!

Wynn(Only #2 motor-mouth... I have to try harder!)

[In-Yo-Grill]

Thanks, guys. My "gun situation" is improving, but my wife ain't happy with me sitting around all day trying to entertain you guys... and myself, instead of doing a lot of repairs and stuff around the house... a lot of which should have been done years ago. Now that I'm through buying guns for a while... gotta think about next Christmas! I had better get some of the boring stuff done around here... long, long, long list of repairs, renovations, and yard work. <sigh> My plan to win the lottery isn't working out, so it looks like I need to get started on something for the domestic tranquility.
Overall, I have done better with the lottery than the stock market. I'm getting close to even with the lottery, but going in the wrong direction since January 2002.
We probably lost 40% or so on the stock market overall, but we were still way ahead of bank savings account. The 30 to 40% gain for two or three years really makes a difference. I opened a money market account to park money for my daughter's wedding at 1% ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE -- WHOOPEE! Now it's less than that!

Jeez, I've really been rambling... forgot where I'm at! They ought to give out awards for number of posts and words. You-know-who easily gets the # of posts, but I'll bet I got the words... especially if you deduct for spelling and typos... ouch! Low blow, I know. I'm anal with editing my posts for spelling and syntax, though I intentionally use some bad grammar sometimes. Most guys treat their posts like bullets... once they leave the barrel.... Mike, Jeep45238 would probably beat out Jocko for the most useful stuff with the pictures and videos of "how-to" stuff. It's sure fun here!

Dang, I had better get the wash going and try to get rid of some of the probably 10 days of unread newspapers(COMICS!).

You guys and gals take it easy... or any way you can. Later!

Wynn(Only #2 motor-mouth... I have to try harder!)

Feel free to use either of these in the future...lol

[fastgun]

Excellent choice.

My P380 came with the Trijicon sights.

I like them, but with my older eyes.....older but not too old, I'm
wondering if the XS Big Dot is in my future.

The latest P380's seem to slightly tweeked over the earlier...
You will enjoy it.

Regards

[zena]

Good thought. I think your right.

Wyn, send that PM45 up, it needs to be tested in a harsher environment to make sure it functions correctly. I'll send you a full report.

Wyn, Since you're busy with the new toy and the PM45 needs a HARSH environment (sorry Bawana) please send it North and I'll give it a true range test. I'll try not to enjoy myself at all.

[Bawanna]

Wyn, Since you're busy with the new toy and the PM45 needs a HARSH environment (sorry Bawana) please send it North and I'll give it a true range test. I'll try not to enjoy myself at all.

Dang it honey, sometime before the weddin work on spelling me handle correctly, 2 "n's". bawanna. Sorry if it sounds like nagging, you know I don't nag you, I'm sensitive is all, you know it'll all be molasses bread and roses later. I got the recipe from the man hisself Dietrich today. A fine feather in my cap I don't mind tellin ya.
Hope he sends ya the PM45, I just know that I would have enjoyed myself waaaay too much.