Posted on 11/13/2014 9:46:42 AM PST by Haiku Guy
If Peruta is upheld, and all states become "Shall Issue", a lot of us are going to have to go shopping for a new concealed carry firearm with all the accessories.
I have not given a lot of thought about what I would buy, given the fact that I live in the State of New Jersey. I would be more likely to hit the Mega Millions than land a concealed carry permit under the NJ rules. So I am kind lost in the woods, here.
I thinking that something fairly small, but with decent accuracy that is not going to beat my hand to death when I practice with it. I don't see the point of owning a firearm that you would not be willing to put 100 rounds through every other week or so, otherwise you won't know what to do with it when the time comes.
I would not be averse to 380 Auto, but would not rule out a larger caliber.
What do our more experienced FRiends out there in the real world own?
My first consideration for cc is for a weapon that I *will* carry a lot, because the best pistol in the world won’t work if you leave it at home all of the time. You have to be comfy with it.
Second consideration is whether the hammer spur will catch on clothing, or if you should get a hammerless or striker pistol. This depends a lot on what kind of holster you use.
Third is a personal view of mine, that if you are going to cc you should also carry a knife *complementary* to your pistol.
How do you like your SK? Thinking of getting one — have a USP and want a sub, but don’t like the other offerings.
I’ll bet your order, at the drive through of McDonald’s, is fulfilled PDQ...
LOL
I’m dumb purist but, I have rented with Crimson and I do like how quick on target and recovery it performs.
I heard that Ruger was coming out with a striker fired version of the LC9.
- does it have a safety (maybe not so much for you, if you're well-practiced, but someone else may pick it up sometime).
- is it single-action or double-action (affects accuracy and ease of trigger pull).
- caliber (I wouldn't even want to get in front of a .22 hollow point).
- how does it fit your hand (some smaller calibers have a pinky extension on the magazine)
For me, a Sig-Sauer P-238 (.380, semi-auto) is the right balance between concealability and stopping power.
Just think about the other benefits, traffic jams would be a thing of the past. Road rage? Let em be as mad as they want, while I happily roll down the road, or over whatever.
the gun off the A-10, on a sling?
Since its a fantasy thread and all that
M&P Bodyguard .380 with integrated laser site and Hydra-shock 90 grain rounds. Recently purchased it.
Have Mr. Glock 17 9mm with 140 grain Hydra-schock rounds for home protection.
Next purchase, Mossberg close-quarters 12 gauge.
Another one to look at is the Sig P238 Extreme. If you can find one in stock. They are pretty sought after.
I carry a Ruger LCP with a crimson point laser sight. The down side is that it's a .380, so it's fine up close, not so much for somebody 40 feet away. It's pretty much to the upside on everything else.
Target acquisition with the laser sight is almost instantaneous, much better than using iron sights. It's a dream to carry, even in summer clothes like shorts and a T-shirt. Put a belt clip on it and you don't even need a holster.
Just FYI.
And you can get it in Tiffany Blue in time for Christmas:
All the accessories. LED studded mudflaps would be nice.
S&W Model 360-1, 357 Mag, Scandium framed, 12 oz. I’ve shot one of these with a cylinder full of 357; never again. It feels the same as holding out your hand and having someone hit it HARD with a 1 inch diameter cane.
Since no one else has mentioned it, I am old school and prefer the 1911. I have the Remington 1911R1. It’s a little large, but fits my hand perfectly. I have a Fobus paddle holster and an Alien Gear inside waistband holster.
Nothing like the stopping power of the .45!
Just got an LC9S. Much improved trigger over the LC9.
I carry a Ruger SP 101, .357 w/3” barrel, It’s a little heavy and bulky but I like it.
“I heard that Ruger was coming out with a striker fired version of the LC9.”
Just traded my LC9 for the LC9S. I didn’t mind the trigger on the LC9 as much as some as I grew up on double action revolvers but the LC9S is a big improvement. My favorite carry gun.
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