"OUCH! That HURTS!!"
Glad to see you found your M4 and sidearm so quick.
I got my M4(16" SS bbl) from IRG. It's made at Palmetto State Armory in North Carolina.
I've also got a fine Norinco 1911 for $250, and a Baretta 92A1 for...somewhat more.
When I was in high school we had a range in the cellar. Backstop was boxes stuffed with old
Playboy mags (just the articles left--no centerfolds). I had this tiny nickle-plated .22 revolver we'd
shoot down there. Sometimes the cylinder would not align with the barrel so we'd get this spalling burning
into our hands. That'd string like crazy but, being kids, we never thought to wear gloves, ear or eye protection!
(and nobody lost an eye). Good times.
At least we never tried shooting center-fires down there. That would require more guts than brains for us.