Monday, February 09, 2009
New Member of the Family

Not me in the video, but that is Helga's twin sister.

In all honesty, the Air Force only uses the M-9 Beretta, which is a 'sort of OK but not the greatest' side arm. When I was deployed I was issued an M-4 and M-9, and that M-9 lived with me 24hrs a day, yet no matter how often I had to handle it I never felt like it was a great weapon or that it fit well. The Heckler & Koch USP .40S&W is exactly what the M-9 isn't. It fits perfectly in my hand, the safety features are the best offered (which is why I didn't buy a Gloc), and the first time I fired it I unintentionally made a 2 inch circle with 8 evenly spaced rounds. It has less movement and kick than the M-9 9mm.

Yes, Helga is the best hand gun I've ever used.

Growing up in California, hand guns and any types of weapons were always frowned upon. I never imagined I'd ever want or need to buy one, but after three deployments in countries where societies had broken down, evil in its worst form had taken over, and the only way people could protect themselves and their families was to own a weapon. I can't imagine life ever getting that bad here in the US, but the idea of not being able to protect my family against the most simple threats haunted me for a long time.

Of course, the top priority was to make sure I got the safest weapon I could find, and the easiest to use for my wife. More important was the need to keep it away from the kids. This little device is the greatest thing invented since sliced bread.

Once I was able to find exactly what I was looking for in terms of safety and security, I took the plunge. It was well worth the wait and the cost, and I'd recommend this model to anyone.

Thanks definitely go to my friend Tumbleweed and my brother in law 'Bam Bam' who gave a 2nd Amendment Virgin some excellent advice, and along the way helped me figure out the right way to go about this.

posted by El Capitan at 10:12 PM

 Anonymous said...

Hey, Stranger! Seems lots of folks who used to be disinterested in the 'household protection device' have gotten interested and followed through lately. I think it's wise (I've always had one) and that one is pretty. Soon as it warms up a bit more, I've got to get out and pop a few just to keep my 'marksman' medal. :-)

 Lindsay said...

Nice choice, dude!

 Unknown said...

How about a dog. There pretty good house protectors. I've been to the shooting range this year. Love it. I don't own a gun yet. Maybe one day. Jim's surprised I'm a pretty good shot. Not bad for your old Aunt Janet

 Combat Shop Tactical Gear said...

Helga? Love the name!

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