I carry a Colt Mustang MK IV series 80 .380. Its like a small 1911. every day all day. (Its in case Darkman gives me any lip!! LOL..) No i have a very large sales area and most of the places i go are off the main roads. So i like to be prepared.
Who carries what and why
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Well said
Good answers guys. I'm not against it by any means. When I sold my quad it was a bit shady. I met a bunch of Russians in a shipping yard in Hoboken, so I brought a friend along and he brought his .38. Just in case.
Mitch
BOM 2/09-Keeper BOTtLe
I carry, and to me it's just like having a spare tire in your car. A very few times I appreciate it alot, at other times I forget I have it. I have drawn twice but never fired as a civian. Military and LE is another story.
I forgot to say why I carried. I carry because I can. I carry as much as possible everywhere possible.
VirginIslander
This Space For Rent
Exactly why I'm getting my CPL. I don't think I'll ever need it , but the seatbelt reference earlier (too lazy to go back and find who said it) was right on. I've heard a lot of praise for the glock here. I held one and it just didn't feel right in my hand. Obviously it's important to be comfortable with any weapon you use. My buddy is coming home to visit from Georgia next month and he has a small arsenal. Maybe I'll change my tune on the glock after I fire one but for now I'm happy with my SW M&P 40.
I have a Berreta compact .40 that I carry when we go out or around town. Its small enough that a in the pants holster works nicely and you can still dress up and never see it. In my messenger bag aka man purse I keep a officers model Springfield .45 a1. Its is stainless with crimson trace grips on it and I simply love this gun. For home defense I have a .410 revolver with a 3" barrel. 5 slugs in that baby and its strictly for close quarters. Good luck with your purchase.
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Glock 27 & Glock 23 interchangeably depending on weather and Glock 22 on warrants and raids. I have never seen a perp live after a few hits from a .40 I've had to baby sit a few after several hits from a 9 and 45.
If I can borrow a quote from SkinsFanLarry, "Leave nothing to chance..."
If I can borrow a quote from SkinsFanLarry, "Leave nothing to chance..."
VirginIslander
This Space For Rent
This is what I'd have bought if I had a couple more coins.
rick12string
Caught in the Crossfire
Customized Springfield 1911 when weather/concealment permits.
Kel-Tec P11 warm weather.
When I join the ranks of the employed again I may look at the Sigs.
I carry because I can and should. The bad guys don't just stay in their own neighborhoods and I don't want them being the only ones carrying. Better to have it and never need it than need it one time and not have it. Also, carrying doesnt automatically make you safe. There may be times when youre carrying and dont want to or cant draw. CQC requires hand to hand skills as well. If you are going to carry, training is highly recommended and practice, practice, practice!
Kel-Tec P11 warm weather.
When I join the ranks of the employed again I may look at the Sigs.
I carry because I can and should. The bad guys don't just stay in their own neighborhoods and I don't want them being the only ones carrying. Better to have it and never need it than need it one time and not have it. Also, carrying doesnt automatically make you safe. There may be times when youre carrying and dont want to or cant draw. CQC requires hand to hand skills as well. If you are going to carry, training is highly recommended and practice, practice, practice!
smokem94
BoM Sept. 05
I am!!!
I'm taking my CPL class in the next week or 2, and am looking for a new pistol for carry. Glock is out due to no safety (don't wanna carry without, I'd be scared I'd shoot my pee pee off :bangbang
who carries what and why?
I hate to say it but if you think there is a chance to "shoot your pee pee of because it doesn't have a safety..... I am not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything, but I don't know if it is the best idea to carry any gun.
With that being said.... when I buy a gun I try to buy it specifically for a reason. concealed if you are looking for a revolver I would recommend a S&W 642. Its a hammerless .38
If you want a semi-auto and size is one of your big concerns. a Walther PPKs.
Another great option if you could find one is the HK P7M8. I love this gun but they are not a current production. BUT wow what a great gun! THis has a safety in the grip.
Safetyless I like the HK p200sk. But you are in the same situation as the glock.
Mitch
BOM 2/09-Keeper BOTtLe
Not a fan of the PPK, has a bad habit of taking chunks of shin off your hand. Sig is much better in that class, but these days I'd say if you want a mouse gun go Kel Tec at half the weight.
The Old P7 squeeze cockers are not than uncommon, a shop near me has half a dozen, lots of european PD's have turned them in.
P7s are great (I have a P7/PSP, P7M8 & P7M13), but be forewarned that it takes more effort to CC than most other pistol designs.
The current spate of P7s in the market are old German police trade-in P7/PSP models, which have the European-style heel release. This may also confound Americans who are more familiar with American thumb releases. P7/PSPs also will not fit holsters designed for the P7M8 & P7M13, nor do they share the same magazines.
They are great guns, incredibly accurate and cool, however, they are very heavy for a 8+1 9mm and you are very limited in holster rigs because most of the weight is behind the trigger while there is very little "gun" before the trigger. This makes most holster designs unreliable because there is very little gun material to grip onto while the heavy butt can make a P7 easily fall out from the holster.
The top-of-the-line holster for the P7 series is the Milt Sparks Versa Max II, but there is at least a 6-month wait for one.
The current spate of P7s in the market are old German police trade-in P7/PSP models, which have the European-style heel release. This may also confound Americans who are more familiar with American thumb releases. P7/PSPs also will not fit holsters designed for the P7M8 & P7M13, nor do they share the same magazines.
They are great guns, incredibly accurate and cool, however, they are very heavy for a 8+1 9mm and you are very limited in holster rigs because most of the weight is behind the trigger while there is very little "gun" before the trigger. This makes most holster designs unreliable because there is very little gun material to grip onto while the heavy butt can make a P7 easily fall out from the holster.
The top-of-the-line holster for the P7 series is the Milt Sparks Versa Max II, but there is at least a 6-month wait for one.
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