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Post by tskiller on Jan 25, 2008 12:36:55 GMT -5
Thinking about getting a handgun to carry and was wanting some opinions from you all. What do you carry or what would you like to carry and why? I'd like to have one that is compact, reliable and powerful enough to get the job done. Price limit about $600, hopefully less. I've got a S&W 9mm stainless that is too freakin' heavy to carry. Thanks.
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Post by swilk on Jan 25, 2008 12:56:59 GMT -5
You are going to get many, many opinions that say Glock/ is the way to go. And for good reason, I would say there are more Glocks out there than anything else. They are as reliable as anything ever made. However, I chose a CZ RAMI in 9mm simply because it is a DA/SA gun. It is offered in 9mm and .40. I bought the 9mm because some feel it is more reliable.  |
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Post by swilk on Jan 25, 2008 12:58:59 GMT -5
 It is smaller than the Taurus Millennium Pro and comparable in size to the Taurus Titanium Ultra-light. |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Jan 25, 2008 13:03:51 GMT -5
You will get a different answer from just about everybody that responds, but here is mine.
I carry one of two currently. A Kahr P-9 9mm and a Ruger SP-101 .357 mag.
The Kahr is dependable, lightweight, nicely concealable, and in spite of a 3 inch barrel it is quite accurate. The main drawbacks are that it is a 9mm, and even at that it is quite a handful to shoot. It is not fun to shoot at all, which shouldn't really be a consideration for CCW's anyway.
THe Ruger SP-101's drawbacks are that it is a little heavy (stainless) and with full house magnum defense loads is pretty hard on the wrist, so .38 + P's are the compromise.
I do enjoy shooting it at the range with my .38 special handloads. It is VERY accurate for such a short barreled gun.
Just keep Clint Smith's words in mind while selecting "A gun should be comforting, not comfortable."
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Post by indianahick on Jan 25, 2008 13:09:34 GMT -5
I have a Glock 23. But am thinking that a wheel gun like the afore mention Ruger would be the way to go.
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Post by swilk on Jan 25, 2008 13:11:23 GMT -5
I have a Glock 23. But am thinking that a wheel gun like the afore mention Ruger would be the way to go. I bought the Ultra-Light for my wife .... it is a very nice little carry gun for those who like cylinders. But damn is that thing loud. |
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Post by esoxjohnny on Jan 25, 2008 13:24:03 GMT -5
The Glock sub-compacts are hard to beat. Accurate, lightweight, and easy to conceal.
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Post by swilk on Jan 25, 2008 13:35:48 GMT -5
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Post by hunter480 on Jan 25, 2008 13:47:52 GMT -5
I carry a Glock .45 acp full size, (model 21), but I can conceal my little Sig in .380 easier.
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Post by tskiller on Jan 25, 2008 13:56:17 GMT -5
After reading that, I don't see why I should buy anything but a Glock. That guy put it through hell and worse, and it still shoots really well. I have shot my buddy's Glock 19 (I think) 9mm. It did not have adjustable sights and missed pretty bad to the left at 20 yards. Guess that was why I wasn't really high on them. |
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Post by hunter480 on Jan 25, 2008 14:13:11 GMT -5
Chuck Taylor did the same thing to a Glock 17, (full size 9 mm), years ago and documented it all.
Bottom line is this, IF you want a handgun that goes bang with any ammo, and no matter the care it`s recieved, Glock is the weapon you want.
I have TWO Glock 21`s, (full size .45 acp), and it`s my combat gun, PERIOD.
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Post by tskiller on Jan 25, 2008 14:18:06 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help, guys.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Jan 25, 2008 14:39:35 GMT -5
If you don't have a .22 like a Browning Buckmark or Ruger Mk. series I would suggest one as a supplement as well. It is a lot cheaper to work through trigger control/form issues with one.
The Glock would be an excellent choice.
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Post by hornharvester on Jan 25, 2008 15:11:27 GMT -5
Just remember you will carry the gun 99.9% of the time and most likely never use it in a defensive situation. What ever brand you buy make sure its very light weight or you will carry it for a while and then quit because of it being too heavy. h.h.
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Post by dbd870 on Jan 25, 2008 15:12:57 GMT -5
Whatever you are comfortable confident and accurate with; what the rest of us carry is pretty irrelevant.
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Post by greghopper on Jan 25, 2008 15:25:37 GMT -5
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Post by danf on Jan 25, 2008 16:00:06 GMT -5
Whatever you are comfortable confident and accurate with; what the rest of us carry is pretty irrelevant. This is probably the best advice here. .45 has knockdown, but can you pull the trigger and quickly reaquire the target for a second, third, fourth follow-up shot? Practice, practice, practice with whatever you end up getting. I'll be looking at the Ruger's pretty hard once they come out with the .40 version of the SR9 |
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Post by rmc on Jan 25, 2008 17:03:58 GMT -5
I carry one of 3, a Walther P-22, A Springfield XD in 9mm, or a 1911 in 45 ACP. Love them all.
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Post by shinglemonkey on Jan 25, 2008 20:14:13 GMT -5
H&K USPc 9mm Its what I like
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Post by weasel1134 on Jan 26, 2008 5:15:34 GMT -5
Make sure you get a nice holster, a bad holster will make you want to leave your weapon at home.Don't be surprised when you end up with a bag full of holsters. I have tried just about every style out there,from expensive to cheap. I would bet most of us here that regularly carry have a surplus of leather in the closet.One thing that I have learned is, if it isn't comfortable you won't carry it!
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