Posted on 11/18/2016 12:34:46 PM PST by PROCON
The good Samaritan who shot and killed another man who was brutally beating a Lee County sheriff’s deputy on an Estero, Florida, highway Monday morning now has a new gun thanks to a Fort Myers gun shop.
Deputy Dean Bardes initiated a traffic stop after Edward Strother blew past him at a high rate of speed. But when Strother eventually stopped, he exited the vehicle and attacked Bardes, threw him violently to the ground and repeatedly punched him.
When the good Samaritan came upon the scene, he stopped his vehicle and exited with his gun drawn. The man warned Strother multiple times to get off of the officer, but when Strother refused to comply and continued beating Bardes, the man fired three shots, fatally striking Strother.
Bardes was injured, but survived, and many say it’s thanks to the good Samaritan’s actions.
But the man’s gun was taken for evidence while the investigation is underway. It’s a routine move, but the owners at Straight Shoot in Fort Meyers did not want the man left without protection. So, Mark Williams, who has managed the gun shop since it opened six years ago, contacted the sheriff’s office to make arrangements to give a gun to the good Samaritan, according to the News-Press.
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Shoot Straight is a small chain.
Tried several Glocks. Can’t get used to the grip angle.
To each their own.
L
A “Grip Force Adapter” will straighten that right out....
It’s Shoot Straight...not Straight Shoot...and Mark is a great guy...
What do you carry it in? Been looking at these.
I have two. For OWB I use a Blackhawk Serpa. For IWB I have a custom rig made by Jackson Leatherworks. I love that one.
L
The XD and XDS didn’t need any grip adaptors. It’s one of these reasons I chose them.
L
Thanks, I’ll look at those. I think I may get myself something in 9.
Watch yer knot!
I opted for the .45 version but you’ll be well served by one in any available caliber. They’re slim and light and fit my frame very well.
Good luck to you.
L
What’s your opinion on the barrel length for the xds? Is 3.3 or 4 inches a better fit for EDC?
The 3.3 fits me better than the 4 did. But that’s just me. You may find differently. Try them both and see what works best for you.
L
Thanks. Im leaning toward the 3.3 but I will take a look at both lengths.
LOL! I say that about the XD! So many people overlook the grip angle when buying a gun. It's gotta fit like a glove :)
Shoot Straight it a great shop. Khalid will usually strike a good deal at the gun shows.
I’ve never paid retail at their stores.
And, yes, the Ft Myers store is a Shoot Straight store.
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