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Firearm choice - Requesting input
Vanity ^ | 3/27/2017 | Nevergore

Posted on 03/27/2017 7:27:37 AM PDT by nevergore

It's Spring and time to get a new lightweight semi-auto pistol for carry!

I need to get a new carry gun for Summertime! Currently I carry a Para-Ordanance P-12 .45....It's lightweight, high capacity and fairly small....Great for winter carry but not so much for summer in Atlanta....looking for a summer gun.... Caliber no smaller than 9mm and preferably with a hammer but I'm open to stricker weapons....

There are a lot of new small, flat semi-auto's out there from the Taurus to Sig...

Corrosion resistance is a plus since the weapon will be up against my body on hot sweaty days.....

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TOPICS: Hobbies; Miscellaneous; Outdoors; Sports
KEYWORDS: banglist; concealedcarry; pistol; semiauto; summercarry
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To: archy

I’ve got one of those leather-kydex hybrid holster for mine. It works quite well and I probably the most comfortable rig I own. Spare mags go right in a pocket.

Mine’s a Czech model which I got from a C&R dealer. Paid around $200 or so for it. Wish I’d bought 6 of them. LOL.

Best,

L


61 posted on 03/27/2017 11:04:13 AM PDT by Lurker (America burned the witch.)
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To: archy

I’ve taken up a Rusky Mak in .380 in an Alien Gear IWB rig. Hides easy and is enough. Need to try the Buffalo Bore 100gr +P loads or a little more punch.

Reliable and inexpensive are good qualities in a pistol that you will likely never see again I you have to use it.

FReegards, Archy!


62 posted on 03/27/2017 11:11:35 AM PDT by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: MileHi

... for a little more punch.


63 posted on 03/27/2017 11:12:50 AM PDT by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: nevergore
Can’t do the ankle holster though.....

I'm not really a big ankle holster fan. When I lived and worked in the Atlanta area, it was a concealed carry requirement that holsters be worn on the belt line, so ankle rigs were a no-no. For pistols....

But it turned out to be a handy place for additional magazines. And if you need lots of additional mags, wear a carrier on both legs.

What I do like about no-strap clipon boottop holsters is that if you're going to be seated in a car or truck for a lengthy period, you can unclip the shorty holster from the boot, and drop holster and all in a shirt chest pocket. Or one each in both of them.

64 posted on 03/27/2017 11:14:58 AM PDT by archy (Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Eoxcept bears, they'll kill you a little, and eat you.)
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To: archy

Some years ago, I bought a East German Makarov and after shooting it a bit, fell in love with it. My wife decided she loved it more so now it’s hers.

So I bought another East German one and showed it to my dad. Once again, I was Makarov-less. I looked around a bit and couldn’t find another nice one for a good price and gave up. Several years ago he gave it back to me along with about 1K rounds.

Of all of the pistols I have shot, and that is a bunch, I like the Makarov second only to the 1911.


65 posted on 03/27/2017 11:15:36 AM PDT by Clay Moore (JRandomFreeper, SWAMPSNIPER RIP)
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To: x1stcav

God created man, Sam Colt made them all equal.


66 posted on 03/27/2017 11:17:56 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: moehoward
It's got a nice little indicator along the top that sticks up slightly and is colored red when a round is chambered.

I know what you mean, it was a beauty, but living here in Jacksonville, Florida, I went out on the St. Johns River, and damn if I didn't drop it overboard.
67 posted on 03/27/2017 11:18:25 AM PDT by Namo_Amitabha
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To: All

To All,

I found a great resource this AM regarding Small to Micro 9mm for carry....It evaluates all the guns we’ve been discussing plus more.....very thorough....
Here’s the link:
http://www.gunsandammo.com/handguns/compacts/single-stack-9mm-shootout/
Interesting read....


68 posted on 03/27/2017 11:24:32 AM PDT by nevergore
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To: nevergore

Don’t be a slacker, get one of each!


69 posted on 03/27/2017 12:51:09 PM PDT by TigersEye (President Trump is not a politician.)
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To: TigersEye

I only have two hands!!!!


70 posted on 03/27/2017 2:00:24 PM PDT by nevergore
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To: nevergore

Well, if you’re going to be conservative about it...

A short shotgun and .38/.357 revolver. ;-)


71 posted on 03/27/2017 2:24:17 PM PDT by TigersEye (President Trump is not a politician.)
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Just made my purchase.......

A Taurus Slim PT709 in 9mm from Buds Guns for $184 with no tax or shipping....The FFL dealer down the street doesn’t charge for transfers so my total cost is the $184....


72 posted on 03/27/2017 3:12:17 PM PDT by nevergore
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To: Badboo

That Shield with the night sights and the three mags is my pistol carry for IWB


73 posted on 03/27/2017 3:15:26 PM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: nevergore

Sounds like a good deal. Congratulations!

I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.


74 posted on 03/27/2017 3:25:12 PM PDT by TigersEye (President Trump is not a politician.)
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To: nevergore

Range report when you can.


75 posted on 03/27/2017 3:56:54 PM PDT by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: nevergore

I’m partial to the SA-XD Subcompact in 9mm carried IWB for the lighter clothing of summer carry...

But this new CZ looks interesting and has been getting good reviews...

For your consideration:

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/12/jeremy-s/gun-review-cz-p-10-c/


76 posted on 03/27/2017 4:21:25 PM PDT by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak)
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To: nevergore

bookmark


77 posted on 03/27/2017 8:32:45 PM PDT by Stand Watch Listen
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To: x1stcav

CC RECOMENDATIONS


78 posted on 03/28/2017 6:57:49 AM PDT by TNoldman (AN AMERICAN FOR A MUSLIM/BHO FREE AMERICA. (Owner of Stars and Bars Flags))
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