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McDew because fighter pilot shortage and MAF backfill.

This answers at least one of the questions, IMO, to be answered before changing out. Can she/you handle recoil of something larger than, assuming, a 9mm? Is capacity vs. caliber something you consider? Can she/you deal with any malfunctions that could (not likely) occur with a semi-auto or would a revolver be a better choice (since you specified a couple of semis, I guess I know)? Is budget an issue? You named some very adequate, even good brands. You don't lack for choices, so narrowing any of your variables down will help. Just some advice from Capt Obvious...carry (see what I did there?) on... Personally, my nightstand gun is a S&W M&P 9 with 17 rounds. Wife can use it as well. I carry, however, an XDS in .45. She carries a J-frame S&W .38. The M&P has been utterly reliable through 1,000+ rounds.

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I have nothing to add, other than not wanting to see that terrible suppository picture on my phone every time I open this app. So, here's a picture of Yeager's Starfighter instead.

What Huggy won't tell you: NoMo likes an additional UNOFFICIAL photo of the candidate in a speedo as well.

Wait... confirm you found the CLT?

I would be asking them why they want to SIE. Let's face it, some folks just weren't meant to be aviators and there's nothing wrong with that. Guy in my class SIE'd and the main reason was he realized he wasn't going to have as much time with his kids and family as a flyer. That was a good reason to me. Make sure your bro's talk to their family and FLT/CC about this decision. They will often provide a different perspective. Now on the other hand, if they want to get out because they don't think they can master the flying thing or for another goofy reason, have them take a step back and look at the big picture. The IPs will decide if they can't be a pilot. UPT is not real flying. UPT is a one time shot. Once you SIE, there is no second chance. If they can live just fine their next 60 years not regretting SIEing, then maybe it is a good decision. If being an AF pilot is something they have wanted since they were a little kid, shoving the SIE off the option table is a good idea. Take it from someone who contemplated the SIE due to a bunch of personal/family issues that resulted shitty performance for a few months in UPT. It's probably not a good idea. I got my #1 choice at #1 location and am living the American Dream. I cannot imagine what it would be like if I had gotten out... Anyone reading this thinking about SIEing, feel free to PM me about it. Can give you my story and a those of a few bros who got out. You will think twice.

A great example of what happens without competition. You've got ROTC guys giving their left nuts to be pilots and it just falls in the laps of academy cadets. [ 30. April 2006, 20:13: Message edited by: wnanna ]