I cannot speak for AZ as never been there but did live in Tampa for 4 years.
The traffic sucks so get used to it. I came from Atlanta, and while not nearly as bad, it was worse in Tampa than I expected. The humidity is rough if you're not used to it. Daily storms in the summer do make it...
I would pick NH over WC due to recent WC experiences.
If you consider Alchemy, they are more comparable to NH whereas they are not a mass production shop like how WC has become. Between these, Alchemy is more a classic style build where NH can get more wild. So is your preference there.
If you...
I've owned several from both over the years. I feel the recent Wilson's have not been up to par to older ones's I've owned. Barrel fit feels like drop in, trigger isn't as crisp, and overall finishing wasn't as nice.
I think NH has stepped up their work from the early days.
Ultimately, both...
I really liked living in St. Petersburg. FL has its quirks but was enjoyable for me. Living in San Antonio now makes me miss it even more; forgot how dull and boring TX is.
I've had one for about 5 years now. Well worth it. Lady clipped me, and while she took responsibility, her insurance (Progressive) tried to fight me and say it was my fault. Showed the footage and end of drama.
I have them front and rear now. If in a hot environment, will want to consider a...
From what I have seen it is very individual based. An example is comparing someone without much established credit to someone with 25 years; likely two different scenarios.
When I paid my first auto loan off I did it with about 10 months left and had no impact. If I paid a loan off with much...
Good question as I am in a similar position, just with payoff's flipped.
Depending how close the car is to its original payoff, I would be a little leary as it could cause a big hit to your credit score. If the car payment is noticeable, and the possibility of a credit hit isn't a concern, I'd...
Honestly, I got a set in December. They are an improvement for sure, but the roads here are not like any I've been on elsewhere. Since it rarely rains, the roads are almost oily. The slight inclines onto some roads are bad enough that I will spin just accelerating lightly.
In the rain here...
I hadn't thought of the Lexus but will check it out.
I had forgotten to mention the Sequoia. Only issue is there are so few used around here and most are 2WD. But for sure would consider one.
The recall announced recently on the year range I'm after has made reconsider the F-150. Have to read...
WFH - Work From Home.
San Antonio and occasionally into Houston. I am constantly scraping in SA as many inclines in/out of places are steep. Roads are trash here, especially downtown. Only worse I've been through is Detroit.
So I have been DDing my HC Charger for close to 3 years. I was WFH while in FL so really was not a big deal. I've since moved to TX and a smaller piece of WFH. The roads here are not the most friendly to low-profile tires; plus the seasons are erratic with even rain on the roads being similar to...
I carry mine appendix - https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/AIWB.html
I like the wing claw options on larger grips so the regular AIWB works well for me with the shorter 43 frame.