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Resurrecting My post from 5 years ago. I ended up with a Kimber Crimson Ultra carry II. Mainly due to not finding an STI locally. I have been one of the lucky ones as it feeds anything I put in it. But guess who carries a Glock 19 with "no safety" yes my wife.

Well thanks for all the comments. I will follow her wish and go purchase another pistol (darn). I just need to hit some shops and see how the three feel. I am leaning in the STI direction because they are made in Texas and have read a lot on there reliability and customer service.

I purchased a new ranger style belt from Texas Leathercraft. They are in Porter and the turn around was 5 days. The belt is thick and very stiff, it supports my Glock 27 great and my Ruger P-90 good also. The belt is very well made. http://www.customgunbelts.com" onclick="window.open(this....

At the ripe old age of 38 I retired from the US Navy, for the last couple of years in the kids that worked for me always told me I was old, well I was a Chief so Old Chief it is.

Got my plastic on Saturday, today I was putting my Glock 27 in an IWB holster and she asked if I had the safety on. My response was it has no external safety. She tells me I need one with a safety. My answer OK! So STI Escort,Guardian or Colt Defender? I am retired military so 1911 is not new to me....

I got mine in just over a month and have lived in Texas for only 2 years. In Ohio it took 6 months, so TX seems fast.

App online, Mailed to DPS on 2/8
Plastic in hand 3/12

Mailed to DPS 2/8
Status on 2/18 fingerprints completed
Background check Complete 3/4
Mailed 3/8

30 days and I have lived in Texas less than 2 years

Thanks for the quick and informative responses. App tonight, L1 this week and class Saturday. Mail all supporting docs Monday.

L1 in Conroe will not schedule an appt for prints unless you have submitted your app to DPS. This does not seem to be what I have read on this forum. I was trying to get it all done prior to the class.