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Where's all the Ammo? (Vanity)
1/25/09 | Self

Posted on 01/25/2010 10:40:58 AM PST by scottdeus12

Hi all - I posted a few weeks ago about obtaining a Carry/Conceal Handgun - thanks for the helpful info. I have not purchased yet, but I'm in the 9mm or .360 Kahr camp right now. I like the fact that I can carry the .380 (P380) in my pocket, and even the 9mm (PM9) might be to large to carry (side holster). I do not want to leave it at home.

Next question I have is ammo - I'm concerned about getting ammo for either the 9mm of the .360...I'm hearing that it's really scarce and expensive right now. Does anyone have any solutions or info to offer? Where are you getting ammo from?

Thanks,

Scott


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To: The KG9 Kid
Let me know if you ever meet someone that ends up buying on of these new .380s on the market.

My project manager has one. Bought it for his wife, but he likes it better than she does. Says it's no fun to shoot though.

I think I'd go with the nine though, around here, you might just PO the perp rather than stopping him.

81 posted on 01/25/2010 11:43:30 PM PST by El Gato ("The second amendment is the reset button of the US constitution"-Doug McKay)
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To: ChocChipCookie
Maybe everyone has all the ammo they want. ;o)

Like fabric for people who sew, one can never have all the ammo one wants. All you can afford, yes, but not all you want. Gotta save some money for new guns. Can't have all of those you want either. Pity that.

82 posted on 01/25/2010 11:46:39 PM PST by El Gato ("The second amendment is the reset button of the US constitution"-Doug McKay)
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To: scottdeus12

After considerable and exhaustive research I have chosen the GLOCK 19 in 9mm as my conceal carry weapon.

I pick mune up wednesday.

I would strongly suggest you look at this weapon for your needs.

Lots of info on the web.


83 posted on 01/25/2010 11:56:01 PM PST by Halgr (Once a Marine, always a Marine - Semper Fi)
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To: scottdeus12
If there was a sub compact 9mm that had the footprint of, say, the Kahr .380 - I’d probably get the 9mm...unless any of you know of one like that?

KeTec P-11? Weighs 14 oz empty, 20 oz with loaded magazine. Compare to their P-3AT (.380) at 8.3 and 13.1 respectively). However in size its not that much bigger.

LWH 142, 109, 26mm for the P-11 and 132 89 and 20 mm for the P-3AT. at 25.4mm/inch that's about 0.8 inch longer and taller, but only about 1/4 inch wider.

84 posted on 01/25/2010 11:58:05 PM PST by El Gato ("The second amendment is the reset button of the US constitution"-Doug McKay)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

I will let you know. I just took my 357 in for springs and a fluff and buff. Should have it this week.


85 posted on 01/26/2010 4:15:46 AM PST by 70th Division (I love my country but fear my government!)
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To: Stentor
It's all been White Box.

That might be the problem there, though, I understand why you're using it. Now that you mentioned WWB, I do remember that happening when I used WWB, too. It may make you cringe when I offer this solution, but, run a box or two or Cor-Bon self defense ammo through it. You may see that the problem "disappears" when using a better ammo.

I remember my Bersa not liking WWB all that much, particularly when it got to the last round in the magazine - I think it has something to do with the way the WWB .380 flattened nose hits the feed ramp to chamber. I think the stock spring in the mag is a little too weak when almost fully extended and it doesn't allow the round to hit the feed ramp at the proper angle.

86 posted on 01/26/2010 5:10:20 AM PST by Andonius_99 (There are two sides to every issue. One is right, the other is wrong; but the middle is always evil.)
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To: Andonius_99
It may make you cringe when I offer this solution, but, run a box or two or Cor-Bon self defense ammo through it. You may see that the problem "disappears" when using a better ammo.

Thanks. I don't mind footing the bill to test it. Just have to find it.

87 posted on 01/26/2010 7:46:21 AM PST by Stentor ("Never underestimate the transcendental power of spite and revenge!")
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To: scottdeus12

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/index.php/cName/380-auto-hollow-point-ammo


88 posted on 01/26/2010 8:31:47 AM PST by smokingfrog (You can't ignore your boss and expect to keep your job... www.filipthishouse2010.com)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
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89 posted on 01/26/2010 8:42:32 AM PST by smokingfrog (You can't ignore your boss and expect to keep your job... www.filipthishouse2010.com)
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