no in law enforcement either however my weapon of choice is either my 1863 springfield .58 CAL blackpowder firing a miniball or my replica Kentucky .45 CAL black powder pistol shooting a round ball

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always spell check.

I have a HK USP 45 as well. Nice gun. I also have a SIG P228, Beretta M92, Browning HiPower, Glock 23, Colt Python 357 w 8" barrel, Colt Commander 45. I wanna get a HK P7m10 (40 cal) but its kinda expensive. Have used the military version of the HK Mk23 (SOCOM) and loved it, but i dont think that i would like to spend the 1800 on a civi model. Same spec so i hear, but i highly doubt it.

Are you looking for a semi or manual shotgun? if you are looking for semi and used you can get a Benelli M1 Super 90 for a decent price around 1000 if you look. Also the M3 is sweet. Pump or auto in the same gun. I wouldnt hesitate but its a little expensive but worth every penny

bullwinkle or ? if you were interested in a duck/goose hunting shotgun/shooter.I have a Browning Auto 5 w/ 30" full choke barrel in good to very good condition,very low usage with a small crack in the stock(I bought it from a freind this way),crack does not interfere at all with function/shooting would probably sell for $450-$550 sans crack.I'd like to let it go for about 1/2 that in cigars(of my choice) or other compentation. It's a definite shooter not a collectors item but nice none the less and you can easily find either stocks and or multi-choke barrels to suit your needs.Chambered for standard shells or 3" Magnums.Anybody interested email me at Bikenic at netscape.net for more details. thanks, jimbo

doesn't any one use a smith and wesson 38 special any more?

Yes,in my Colt Python .357. X

Davey...Benellis are actually what I've been looking at...The M3 seems to be a great gun, but I can't find one anywhere to shoot...I might just say **** it, break down and pay the $1000+ for a Franchi SPAS 12...

The SPAS12 is nice but i dont think it is as refined or as nicely made as the Benelli series. M3 all the way man. Ive had nothig but great experiences with Benellis. I dont think that you will be disappointed in the least. Besides, the spas12 is bulky and awkward.

I know I'm late on this one but...I'm a Juvenile Probation Officer and my weapon of choice is a Walther PPKS .380

Davey, the bulkiness is actually part of my attraction to the SPAS...I like to know what I'm carrying, if that makes any sense to you...The main reason I passed on the Sigs were that they were just too small in my hands...I've handled a couple Mossbergs and Remingtons at gun shows, and they just felt to small...As for the Benelli, I still haven't had a chance to shoot, or even hold one....(Isn't Benelli owned by HK?)