Ditto ... but I also wear shorts a lot ... makes it tough to wear a conventional holster for a "heavier" firearm without a belt for security.
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Good handgun for carry
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Personally I carry a glock 23 (40 S+W) and absolutly love it. I have had zero problems, every time you pull the trigger on a glock they go boom. Plus with military discount you can pick one up for about 425. I also usually carry a Kel-Tec P3AT as a bug (back up gun, perfect for pocket carry) or by itself when I feel too lazy to put my holster on.
If you are in alaska I would consider the occassional open carry. Check out opencarry.org for info and insight on this.
P3AT:
http://www.gunblast.com/images/KelTec380/MVC-014F.jpg
If you are in alaska I would consider the occassional open carry. Check out opencarry.org for info and insight on this.
P3AT:
http://www.gunblast.com/images/KelTec380/MVC-014F.jpg
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What kind of place gave you a military discount on it?
Originally Posted by insanebikerboy
45. a.k.a. one shot makes Haji (or whoever) go down, not two or three.
Please. This is crap and most of the gun types here know it. Don't infect others with this myth. SHOT PLACEMENT SHOT PLACEMENT SHOT PLACEMENT. That's what it comes down to. A 9mm JHP in the vitals is just as effective as a .45 JHP. Believe it.
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All that said, the best CCW guns out there are the one and two shot derringers. The come is respectable calibers and can fit in a front shorts pocket and it looks no more noticeable than a set of keys. Me, I just like the knowledge that I have 12 shots ready if needed.
This is bad gouge. BAD gouge. Derringers are notoriously difficult to aim and handle. Most gun fights are over in about 4-5 shots on average. One or two isn't going to cut it, especially if you can barely hit your target. A dedicated CCW pistol such as a mid-size/compact Glock/SIG/HK or a revolver are leaps and bounds a better choice than a derringer type pistol.
Thank you...was going to post the same.
REALLY ??!!?? Almost 10,000 rounds, you say ??? How long have you owned that thing, anyway ???
Let's see ... at MidwayUSA online prices (low to average in the industry) ... let's call it @ $15 (average of all brands) for a box of 20 .357 SiG JHP ......
Sooooooooo ... "almost" 10,000 rounds/20= @ 500 boxes .... X @ $15/box = @ $7500.00 for ammo ???!!!
Now that's a LOT of shooting ... "almost 10,000 rounds" .... and "almost" unbelievable.
Not saying that this isn't BS...but reloading can make shooting alot much, much cheaper...as I am sure that you know. Its the only reason I have been able to shoot as much trap and sporting clays as I have...
100000/25 = 4000 boxes of 12 ga...x5$ per box = pain without reloading...
I would have to throw in the Kimber Pro Carry - it's a 4" 1911, bull barrel, full sized grip, built on an aluminum frame. Everything dehorned, it packs light, tet is a serious combat pistol in it's own right.
Review here: http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/KimberProCarry.htm
Review here: http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/KimberProCarry.htm
Lots of good suggestions on here...I think the choice mainly revolves around what you are comfortable with. Don't get what's is "cool" or "popular", get what you can shoot well and that doesn't require you to wear a winter coat to conceal.
A4's is right...for many a revolver is an exceptional choice. Simple to operate so under pressure there is no confusion (laugh all you want until you can't change a magazine under pressure). My wife carries a S&W Ladysmith...
which I can't shoot to save my life...she is lethal within 12 yards or so. Thats why its hers.
I had a predisposition against Glocks for a long time...didn't care for the looks etc...but as soon as I really gave one a chance at the range, I knew that they worked the best for me as a shooter...I carry a Glock 19...
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:cJ8Hmzp_28CVuM:http://world.guns.ru/handguns/glock19.jpg
Long story short...good suggestions here...shoot them all and pick the one that "works" the best for you. There is no more personal decision...well...maybe one...
A4's is right...for many a revolver is an exceptional choice. Simple to operate so under pressure there is no confusion (laugh all you want until you can't change a magazine under pressure). My wife carries a S&W Ladysmith...
which I can't shoot to save my life...she is lethal within 12 yards or so. Thats why its hers.
I had a predisposition against Glocks for a long time...didn't care for the looks etc...but as soon as I really gave one a chance at the range, I knew that they worked the best for me as a shooter...I carry a Glock 19...
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:cJ8Hmzp_28CVuM:http://world.guns.ru/handguns/glock19.jpg
Long story short...good suggestions here...shoot them all and pick the one that "works" the best for you. There is no more personal decision...well...maybe one...
Concealment doesn't seem to be a problem for many of you ... you must be gods.
If I KNEW I was going into a gunfight --- and wasn't worried about concealment ... I'd probably carry this:
Ultimate "Carry Gun", if you have the means ... and the opportunity.
If I KNEW I was going into a gunfight --- and wasn't worried about concealment ... I'd probably carry this:
Ultimate "Carry Gun", if you have the means ... and the opportunity.
Is that from Dillon's ranch? He has more toys than most small countries. I don't know if that man thinks hes going to heaven or not, but I don't think he would have much to look forward to.
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I carry a 226 in .40 as a duty weapon. Very smooth and accurate. No problems. Seems it would be a bit heavy for concealed carry. My backup i carry in a soft holster on my vest is a HK P2000 SK. About the size of a baby glock, but comes with night sights, the pinky extender magazines, and a light rail. This is by far my favorite gun I've owned. Very light and easy to carry. Gives me lots of options: ankle, waist, or on the vest. It is a .40 which is more than enough stopping power. I would recommend at least trying to check one of these out and possibly shoot it. Very good weapon.
I also have a kel tec P3AT. Nice for the back pocket when I'm out at night.
I also have a kel tec P3AT. Nice for the back pocket when I'm out at night.
People only do that in extreme BFE (i.e. an hour out of Anchorage). In that case I'd just use my 1911 and not give a crap like everyone else, but for around the vicinity of town I'm looking for something smaller.