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Boating accident - need help replacing CC pistol
Me | 11-17-2015 | Self

Posted on 11/17/2015 9:58:21 PM PST by America_Right

Hi all,

I lost all of my guns this past summer in a tragic boating accident in the middle of Lake Erie, and really need to replace my concealed carry pistol.

Anyway, I was hoping I could get some ideas from you folks as to what I should get. I would like something small enough to fit in a pants pocket without being obvious, but still have some stopping power (.38 or 9mm). Of course, this is just what I would like, not what I necessarily need. If you have any other ideas for concealed carry, please feel free to add them!

Thanks for any suggestions,
AR


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To: America_Right
SW/M&P Shield of course

here in my state CCW is "shall issue" I went in sat down and talked to the county sherrifs administrator to assure he would qualify me,

thought about it and decided against it

21 posted on 11/17/2015 11:23:18 PM PST by KTM rider
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To: America_Right

I strongly suggest that the next time you have a boating accident.....make it happen over the Marianas trench! ;-)


22 posted on 11/17/2015 11:42:41 PM PST by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Why does every totalitarian, political hack think that he knows how to run my life better than I?)
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To: oust the louse
My pocket revolver

This thing literally fits in the palm of your hand. it's a 5 shot revolver made by North American arms in Provo, Utah. It's just .22lr but with such a small barrel (3/4inch) it's as loud as a .44 magnum and that's shocking as hell coming out of nowhere. It's a scary little pistol that you can literally hide anywhere. It's for life saving last resorts and not for big game but as the BSofA always says "be prepared"

23 posted on 11/17/2015 11:57:04 PM PST by Bullish (Face it, insanity is just not presidential.)
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To: Carthego delenda est

I’ve had a couple of Ruger revolvers which I loved but didn’t think I’d like the poly frame. I like.


24 posted on 11/18/2015 12:00:24 AM PST by Eagles6 ( Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: kevao

These boys need to clean the hull.


25 posted on 11/18/2015 1:26:44 AM PST by Domangart
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To: America_Right

http://www.gunsandammo.com/handguns/compacts/single-stack-9mm-shootout/


26 posted on 11/18/2015 2:04:25 AM PST by Gen.Blather
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To: Smokin' Joe

with you on that. I like a .38 +p with red dot sight. With pocket carry safety is a real concern, I would only consider a revolver for that.


27 posted on 11/18/2015 2:19:10 AM PST by jstaff
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To: imardmd1

I have a Bobcat 22LR and I have a Tomcat 32 auto. I love these two guns. All steel, solid construction and I really like the tip-up barrels to load that in-chamber round. They’re SA/DA and a snap to disassemble and clean.

I carry the Tomcat in my pants pocket because it’s so easy to conceal (I guess I’m opening myself up for that one :0) ).

The only drawback to them is that because they are tip-up barrels there is no extractor; they depend on the force of the blowback to throw the case out after firing. Once I learned to keep them clean and dry (no excessive lubricant), they worked just fine. Pricey but quality steel.


28 posted on 11/18/2015 2:25:49 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: America_Right

bfl


29 posted on 11/18/2015 2:34:00 AM PST by locountry1dr (Political correctness kills)
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To: America_Right
It doesn't seem to get much love, but Beretta's Nano is a uniquely simple pocketable single-stack 9mm that has a very long but manageable trigger pull (much like a DAO revolver- definitely a "safety" trigger). They are worth trying if you visit a range with one to rent.

(I rented one on a lark after having heard mixed reviews, and I ended up thinking rather highly of it.)

Mr. niteowl77

30 posted on 11/18/2015 3:08:58 AM PST by niteowl77 ("The truth is that this thing is not worth fixing up anymore.")
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To: America_Right

SigSauer P290RS. Small, high quality, accurate. Comes with a short 6 round mag that fits flush for easy concealment and a longer 8 round mag for a full grip.

I recently switched to the new Glock 43 that is slightly larger but a little bit thinner. The Glock is lighter than the P290RS.

Stil trying to decide which I like better for concealed carry.


31 posted on 11/18/2015 3:21:02 AM PST by Bryanw92 (Sic semper tyrannis)
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To: America_Right

“tragic boating accident in the middle of Lake Erie”

That’s Northeastern Communist Block territory, are you even
allowed to have a gun there?

Check out the .22 TCM

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/29/rock-island-armory-22-tcm-single-stack-pistol/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-xJUSnkEA


32 posted on 11/18/2015 3:26:57 AM PST by Slambat
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To: America_Right

I’m very happy with my Glock 43.

That having been said, and before the “anything that begins with 4” crowd arrives, the stopping power of your rounds are contingent on hitting the target, so try to rent your choice first so you can evaluate - honestly - your skill level.

I have consistently outscored and outshot friends who can’t manage their 3” .45s with my Glock 43 (obviously YMMV, I’m no gunslinger).


33 posted on 11/18/2015 3:37:46 AM PST by Jim Noble (Diseases desperate grown Are by desperate appliance relieved Or not at al)
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To: America_Right

Ping.


34 posted on 11/18/2015 3:38:54 AM PST by KevinB (Barack Obama: Our first black, gay, Kenyan, Socialist, Muslim president!)
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To: America_Right

Ruger LCR .357.


35 posted on 11/18/2015 3:43:01 AM PST by Renegade
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To: America_Right

The “lost my guns in a boating accident” is getting a little old.


36 posted on 11/18/2015 3:44:32 AM PST by Labyrinthos
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To: America_Right

Kahr CM9 Fantastic little piece.


37 posted on 11/18/2015 4:05:30 AM PST by davetex (Location: The Alamo)
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To: Gaffer

I’m with you on that. The little Bobcat 22lr would be at the top of my choices for CCW. I’m fond of the .38 special snubbie revolver too as second pick, with a hammer I might add. Heard of a report of a guy locally getting shot nine times with a Beretta .25acp and walking to the local bar, oh well, forget that. I wouldn’t shoot a dog with a 9mm. I have nothing but scorn for anyone who considers a 9mm as a premier weapon. My friend’s son shot his own toe off with one, idiot.


38 posted on 11/18/2015 4:07:53 AM PST by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could kata - Romeo company)
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To: America_Right

Even if you buy a pocket sized gun, use a holster designed for pockets. They keep the gun oriented probably for drawing and reduce snagging. The holster will help prevent dirt and lint from finding it’s way into your gun.


39 posted on 11/18/2015 4:30:42 AM PST by Clean_Sweep
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To: America_Right
CZ Rami. It can be had with a steel or poly frame, in 9mm or .40:


40 posted on 11/18/2015 4:34:19 AM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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