Posted on 04/26/2010 7:56:18 AM PDT by SnakeDoctor
some people don’t like the long trigger sweep- i can’t stand glocks because of that and because the handle isn’t comfortable to me, but i’ll never put down their price, light weight, ease of use, and reliability.
I know someone who would recommend 40 over the 45 or the 9.
Ping to you, Eaker.
Get a Walther P22 and use high velocity ammunition.
1) ammo is far cheaper and actually available now.
2) little to no recoil so the female members of the family are more inclined to use it to learn.
3) high velocity 22 comes out of it at 2,400 FPS or so. If you are ever needing a firearm for defense, odds are you are going to empty the mag at the target anyway. It will put them down.
What are the better holsters to use for concealing a larger gun in the summer? Paddle holster? A shoulder holster won’t work ... I don’t wear a jacket that often.
SnakeDoc
http://www.chuckhawks.com/handgun_power_chart.htm
Handgun Cartridge Power Chart - Condensed Version
By Chuck Hawks
You must have HUGE jeans. I openly carry my Glock 26 whenever I'm in PA, and usually switch to my Kel Tec P3AT when I'm CCing in the PRNY because I don't have a shirt big enough to cover it in my OWB holster. Of course, I could get an IWB holster but then I'd need new bigger jeans.
Also, the Walther P22 is far lighter and easier to conceal on your person than a big old 45, 40.
If you really think you want more firepower, move to the Ruger LCP .380. Small and lightweight, but has a bigger kick.
HK is great just the mags are expensive.
They are all good firearms. What fits your hands and budget, including magazines, means the most. I prefer a heavier caliber like the 40 or 45, especially for general purpose work. My daily carry is a Kimber Ultra Carry 1911. It is a 45, small enough to conceal extemely well, and it shoots like a dream; decisive trigger pull, smooth action, accurate, points well, etc.
depends alot on how you wear your shirts. a good IWB paddle holster is great, it’ll hold tight to your body. but you’ll really want to wear a tshirt under it- that leather will get very sweaty if its right against your skin. my preference is a belly band. holds the gun very close to your body, and i find them very comfortable.
theres also a few companies that make “concealed carry tshirts” they have a pocket under you arm made for your gun. they conceal very well.
if you wear big hawaiian shirts, shoulder holsters work fine.
Navy Seals said the same thing and went back to the 45.
Personally for me, I've found it hard to go wrong with the handgun lineup from CZ.
I second the recommendation of the Serpa Holster. I first bought a Fobus paddle holster and I usually ripped the gun out from my pants with the holster attached. That would be incredibly embarrassing at the least, and possibly life-threatening if I ever needed to use my Glock 26.
If you plan (as you should) to get good training and to practice to proficiency, then consider a semi-automatic.
Find a dealer with an in-house range and try before you buy. Without getting into an argument over 9mm tactical tupperware, etc., you are getting a tool intended to, if necessary, keep you and your family members alive. Not a place to get a mouse caliber or an “bargain price” compromise.
A really good place to start is a Sig P239 in .40 S&W caliber. Slightly more expensive than similar competitors. If you decide on it, spring for a pair of Hoague grips (about $10).
Airsoft, 6mm. Extremely lightweight, reusable ammo, no waiting period or checks. The only trade-off is that the stopping power isn’t so hot.
>> If you have a shooting range available that will rent these weapons for practice I would recommend going there and trying each of them. (it would be worth traveling some distance to find a range that rents).
That’s a fantastic suggestion. Anyone know of a good rental range in the Houston area where I can test-fire the USP Compact (45, 40, 9mm), HK45 and HK P30, 1911, Sig P229, Wather P99, Glock 19, .357, Springfield XD, etc.?
How much do rentals usually run?
SnakeDoc
Haha. You’ll get an intruder to go ... “OWW! What the hell, man!?”.
SnakeDoc
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