Christmas is coming, share what do you wish

[Sasquatch]

What do I want for Christmas? A sub-compact. Really, now that Wisconsin has finally accepted the United States Constitution and allowed its citizens to carry concealed firearms for their own defense (because, let's face it, if somebody is going to break a law with a gun, they're not going to go through the trouble to make sure it's legal for them to carry a gun). I've been looking at Springfield XD Sub-Compacts, and I'd probably go with the .40S&W. I have a Springfield XD(M) in .40S&W, and it's great -- feels great, well-balanced, accurate. The only "problem" I have with the sub-compact is that it's got a somewhat wide grip -- while this feels better in the hand and can hold more rounds, it's also slightly more difficult and less comfortable to conceal. I've looked into similar sub-compacts, like the Glock 27, but while I like their mazine capacity, I still don't like the extra width. I just have to come up with a compromise between with and magazine capacity. There are narrower sub-compacts, but most of them are .380ACPs or 9mm Luger, and can only carry six or seven rounds. And if you get a slim, single-stacked .45ACP, six rounds in a mag is pretty good. So I'd still like to go with a double-stack, but nothing too wide.

Other than that ... hell, I dunno. Cash is always a good choice.

[seanb]

What do I want for Christmas? A sub-compact.

Can't you use your hands for defense?

You know what I wish for every year? World peace and financial stability. Do you know what I get in return? War and presents.

You should write a song about that and send it to Bob Geldof.

as fer me? I'd love a tractor for Christmas ... oh, and perfume

[Sasquatch]

Can't you use your hands for defense?

Of course, but it depends on what type of situation I would be defending myself from. If somebody tries attacking with a weapon, like a knife or a crowbar or something -- or even a gun -- there'd be no need for me to try just using my hands. Besides, my having a firearm would likely disarm the situation and encourage the attacker to flee, instead of having only my hands and body and the possibility of one or both of us actually being injured from the scuffle.