some of the threads I've been reading here have made up my mind for me. I was planning to start shopping around for my carry gun and eventually buy it in April/May when I got my permit. I wanted that feeling of walking into the shop, slapping my money down, and walking out with the gun. But with the way prices and availability seem to be getting, I guess I'll have to forego that wonderful feeling.
This Tuesday I'm getting out of work at 6PM and going to my range where I'll rent a few guns and try them out. Once my decision is made, I'll be heading to a gun show this coming weekend. If I find a decent price I'm buying it then. I'll wait the 5 days again, but I'll be da**ed if I'm going to sit by and watch the prices go up another $100 in the next 8 weeks.
I'll be firing the G26, G19, XD-9, and the M&P 9. One of those will do the trick, I think.
Dan