[CarryOn]

Went up in mountains today for a little panning, and hopes of bagging a coyote. First I panned about $2 buck worth of gold out of small stream, then found I had a problem with the shotgun, won't indent primer enough to go bang, (Mossberg 500).

During all this I fired 10 rds of .357, and 25 rds of .38 out of my new 971. What a great gun. I'm real happy with the way it handles with .357's.

Lastly, had my M&P 9 on my strong side, and the 971 on the left. The holster for the 971 was my panning partners, not a great fit for the 971, he usually has his GP100 in it. So here I am panning, and splash, 971 in the stream. Retrieved, and luckily not a scratch from landing on the rocks below.

 

[NathanaelGreene]

Gave the 971 a baptism, I see. I hope it gives you many years of faithful service--and good luck with the panning, too!

 

[MOONDAWG]

As the bumper stickers say, "S*** Happens", at least you recovered your gun. :icon_ lala:

 

[CarryOn]

... at least you recovered your gun. :icon_ lala:

Hand was already numb for the ice cold snow melt water. couple inch further down to grab was no big deal.