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Originally Posted by Buckarcher
I have my CCW permit and I have 15 handguns, I carry about 6 of them (not all at the same time) depending on what I am wearing, what I am doing etc.
The one I carry far and away the most often is my Kimber .45 CCP compact. It goes in the small of my back in an Uncle Mike's IWB holster. Mid size frame 1911 style. The sngle stack .45's are going to conceal well and be comfortable. The double stacks like the Glocks, Sigs and HK's are wonderful weapons but not easy to conceal and are quite uncomfortable to wear.
One of my other favorites is my Steyr M40. That one can go anywhere in my waistband with an elastic band holster. The band is 6 inches wide, fastens with velcro and wears much like a weight lifting belt only much more comfortable. extra mag pouch built right in. .40 is a very versatile caliber. Almost the stopping power of a .45 with much higher capacity in the weapon. Lighter too.
My other new one which may become a favorite is my Firestorm, made by Bersa. I have a .22 that I put in an ankle holster. I also have a .40 and a .45 that hide very well in my leather jacket pockets.
The one I carry far and away the most often is my Kimber .45 CCP compact. It goes in the small of my back in an Uncle Mike's IWB holster. Mid size frame 1911 style. The sngle stack .45's are going to conceal well and be comfortable. The double stacks like the Glocks, Sigs and HK's are wonderful weapons but not easy to conceal and are quite uncomfortable to wear.
One of my other favorites is my Steyr M40. That one can go anywhere in my waistband with an elastic band holster. The band is 6 inches wide, fastens with velcro and wears much like a weight lifting belt only much more comfortable. extra mag pouch built right in. .40 is a very versatile caliber. Almost the stopping power of a .45 with much higher capacity in the weapon. Lighter too.
My other new one which may become a favorite is my Firestorm, made by Bersa. I have a .22 that I put in an ankle holster. I also have a .40 and a .45 that hide very well in my leather jacket pockets.
what would you recommend in my price range?
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Originally Posted by dragogt
As much as Id love a kimber, dont think that I can afford it, I recognize the name Bersa but cant place it of the top of my head
what would you recommend in my price range?
what would you recommend in my price range?
Actually Fabrique National (FN) has some very good polymer framed guns out in the low to mid 4's too if you look around. I haven't gotten around to trying to carry mine but I think the FNP40 would be a good starter too. Might be a bit long to carry but you could try it on for size. They feel good in the hand too. That is what Jack Bauer carries on the TV show "24". I had mine first though. Mine is a 9mm but I am looking for a .40 to go with it.
Both of those would be good lightweight, easy shooting, economical, and concealable. I guess I haven't tried the FN under cover yet, but it is light and I think would be fine.
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The 9mm vs. .45 question has used up more paper in firearms publications than argument since time began. Either one will do the job just fine. IMO, the bigger question is : How much pistol shooting have you done? I'm not trying to knock you down, but it is a mistake for someone with minimal experience to choose a large bore pistol. I can give 2 reasons right off:#1 : The kick and noise of a large bore will have you flinching before you even discharge the weapon, particularly with a compact model. #2 : It's going to be a little heavier and bulkier than others and not as easy to bring to bear. Again, i'm not trying to knock you down - maybe you have shot alot and have pistol shooting wired. But shooting bumpers when youy have all the time you want and reacting in a situation where you may have far less time than you think is quite another.
That said, i'll step off the soap box and close by saying it's probably best to get the best quality pistol you can in your price range regardless of caliber. Put the rounds where they count and the caliber isn't that crucial.
Whatever you choose, that's a nice gift.
That said, i'll step off the soap box and close by saying it's probably best to get the best quality pistol you can in your price range regardless of caliber. Put the rounds where they count and the caliber isn't that crucial.
Whatever you choose, that's a nice gift.
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The Glock does have a heavy trigger though. That DAO format is just too difficult to keep right on target for a lot people when they have to put that much more effort into pulling the trigger. Tends to promote jerking the trigger and pulling the muzzle off center.
Many people that shoot them often end up putting lighter triggers into them to make them more user friendly.
Many people that shoot them often end up putting lighter triggers into them to make them more user friendly.
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
The 9mm vs. .45 question has used up more paper in firearms publications than argument since time began. Either one will do the job just fine. IMO, the bigger question is : How much pistol shooting have you done? I'm not trying to knock you down, but it is a mistake for someone with minimal experience to choose a large bore pistol. I can give 2 reasons right off:#1 : The kick and noise of a large bore will have you flinching before you even discharge the weapon, particularly with a compact model. #2 : It's going to be a little heavier and bulkier than others and not as easy to bring to bear. Again, i'm not trying to knock you down - maybe you have shot alot and have pistol shooting wired. But shooting bumpers when youy have all the time you want and reacting in a situation where you may have far less time than you think is quite another.
That said, i'll step off the soap box and close by saying it's probably best to get the best quality pistol you can in your price range regardless of caliber. Put the rounds where they count and the caliber isn't that crucial.
Whatever you choose, that's a nice gift.
That said, i'll step off the soap box and close by saying it's probably best to get the best quality pistol you can in your price range regardless of caliber. Put the rounds where they count and the caliber isn't that crucial.
Whatever you choose, that's a nice gift.
the bumper statement was for demonstrative purposes only.
A far as experience go's, I've got about 1000 rounds give or take down range, I know it's not a lot but its some. (dads had a couple of pistols and brother is in the sheriff's department) but I do have my lvl 3 security license.
that said I would love to go through a good defensive shooting class to get the reaction times and stress shooting thing wired. but I'll consider myself lucky to get the pistol.
it's like a story I heard (don't know how true) about a officer and a crook that got into a shoot out less than 15 feet from each other something like 30-40 rounds fired and nobody was hurt.
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Originally Posted by Buckarcher
The Glock does have a heavy trigger though. That DAO format is just too difficult to keep right on target for a lot people when they have to put that much more effort into pulling the trigger. Tends to promote jerking the trigger and pulling the muzzle off center.
Many people that shoot them often end up putting lighter triggers into them to make them more user friendly.
Many people that shoot them often end up putting lighter triggers into them to make them more user friendly.
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Originally Posted by dragogt
the bumper statement was for demonstrative purposes only.
Don't give up on the DAO. In stress situations,there's a lot to be said for the heavier pull. Also, the pull is the same all the time.
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
Don't give up on the DAO. In stress situations,there's a lot to be said for the heavier pull. Also, the pull is the same all the time.
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That creep in the trigger is annoying if your'e used to a nice, crisp SA trigger.A DA is safer to carry in battery than a SA, but if it isn't comfortable for you, it's probably not a good idea. Lot's of stuff to choose from - good thing you got a little time to make up your mind.
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Maybe a nice used Steyr Aug or a SPAS-12. 
May need a long coat to hide those.
Someone recently gave me a Browning Buck Mark 22LR pistol, and about a hundred rounds.
Fun and cheap to target shoot.
May need a long coat to hide those.
Someone recently gave me a Browning Buck Mark 22LR pistol, and about a hundred rounds.
Fun and cheap to target shoot.
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
A Street Sweeper?
But it only holds 20rds!
But it only holds 20rds!
The SPAS-12 is meaner looking, IMO.
And you can go either pump or semi-auto.
I miss mine.
