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Rick,

I understand your thoughts. Yes, I like alloy frames for carry, but I don't like to shoot them too much. My Para is a P-14 lightweight, I have maybe 5000 rounds through it--it's been lightly reworked by me. I would choose it to carry if I expected to need it, but it's a big-big gun (totally reliable and shoots 1.5" groups). My commander would replace it if I were limited to less than 10 rounds. My S&W 3914 is a small 23 oz. 9 mm that is very easy to carry, hoping I never need it.

John,

Thanks for your interest. I probably wouldn't go with a .38 super--unless I saw some reason to do so. Nine mm is for mild recreation and .45 is for serious stuff in my opinion (.44 mag for really serious stuff like gators or sharks here in FL).

My reworked guns were done by pros back in the 70's. I do tinker and change parts, polish a little, file sights, etc. but I'll leave serious frame and slide work to experts. I know my limits.

Thanks again for your info--I may need the extractor information.