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From: n9020351@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu (James D. Del Vecchio)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Re: Big bore carry guns (and Sig Sauer)
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Date: 5 Jun 91 14:27:59 GMT
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jalden@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Joshua M. Alden) writes:

#    I'm looking into getting a better carry gun 
#    I would like it to have the following characteristics:
#    semi-auto,     			big-bore (10mm, .45, .40)
#    as concealable as possible (very important)
#    utterly reliable,     	non-reflective (stainless steel is out)
#    body sweat won't corrode it,      	no magazine-drop safety
#    slide release, safety, magazine release all reachable without
#      shifting grip to a non-shooting position.
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  How about the AMT Skipper in 45 or 40?  It's matte stainless, grey
rather than shiney.  Similar dimensions to the Colt CC: 4.25" SA

  The Star PD is another you might want to look at: .45 cal 6+1 SA, only
4" and 25 oz.  Comes in blue and satin chrome.

  Your problem with the mag-drop safety can be fixed in many cases by just
filing off a nub from a thin piece of metal under the grips.  I don't know
what to call it, but I'm sure any gunsmith or dealer can show you.

		Jim Del Vecchio