Posted on 02/12/2016 4:21:16 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
*wolf whistle* That’s purty.
I have the 229 and love it. Never had a problem with it and fired thousands of rounds.
With modern ammo, I don’t feel under-gunned with 9mm, though my main carry is .357mag. BTW, what are your thoughts on your MK9, I have the PM9. It has not been reliable enough to trust my life with it.
Here’s my response based on my shooting 40 cal for many years. Although I like the caliber, I cringe every time I go to buy ammo and see 9mm ammo 1/3 less in price than 40cal. I also shoot .380 but consider that a big pop gun and ammo is the same price as .40 cal. If I had to do it over again I’d go with the 9mm because I’m now on a fixed budget and share my cost of shooting with my cost of playing golf. I could do more of both if I had gone with the 9mm. As for the previous comment about .40 cal wearing out barrels, I haven’t seen any wear to my S&W M&P full or Shield. Hope this helps.
That’s a serious pile of good advice. Thank you.
It's smaller than the P226 but I'm not aware that it is screwy.
Why do you think the Kahr MK9 is underpowered?
Because it's only a 9mm and the Equinox is a .40 Cal?
Are you prevented from CCW but allowed to Open Carry?
No, I have a CCW permit and are also allowed to open carry but never have due to the potential of harassment which I would rather not deal with.
My personal opinion is that youre off-base on several things here.
I appreciate your opinion and you're probably right.......
I guess what it comes down to, I would rather carry the P226 than the Kahr and the Walther but the P226 is a bit large and so I would down size to the Equinox which is a better firearm than the Kahr and the Walther.........
Don't get me wrong, I'm not in a position to argue or debate any of the questions or suggestions posed, I'm just looking for constructive advice.........
Thanks
But in town it's just much better to be concealed. Your tactical choices are better in the event of a robbery or shooting, you are not an instant target for the creep.
This is good advice. The pert will see you carrying right off the bat and pick you off first.
For open carry, why not the S&W 586 in .357?
If anything sell the Khar. If the Walther is a 22, sell that too. At the end of the day, get what you want as long as its in an effective standard and available caliber like 9, 40, 45. 9mm is fine for CC. .40 is the answer to the question that wasn't asked. It was developed by the FBI after switching to 10mm and a lot of the female agents having issue with the recoil. I have a couple .40s, but with today's bonded jacketed hollow points, it really leveled the field so go with the higher round count with the 9mm. I use Hornady Critical Duty or Winchester PDX1(FBI uses .40 PDX1)
As far as concealing a 226, the holster and clothing choice will make more of a difference than a smaller weapon. Even with open carry, holster choice is pretty critical. Concealed carry offers surprise, sometimes that's a decisive advantage. I like JM Custom kydex, raven concealment, and crossbreed holsters. They offer both concealed and open carry holsters and mag carriers.
Another thought for you - Can you afford an M&P or a Glock? They're cheap, have a lot of aftermarket support, and are used by tons of armed professionals. So my advise for that is rent as many firearms at the range you can, and test them out. If you liked the 1911 back in your service days, the M&P is more preferred among 1911 fans. It's also available with a safety so you can ride it like a 1911. If you absolutely need it to go bang every time, glock is a very reliable tool. M&P is not far behind. Both will run you about $500. Check budsgunshop.com and ableammo.com, they have good prices and free shipping on a lot of their stuff. Find a dealer that does transfers under $30 or will price match the online dealers.
I hope this helps. You can call the people at any of the companies I listed, they all have really decent websites and customer service.
I would keep the 226 and buy a sig 2020 in 40. About half the price and weight of the Equinox and a great gun.
I don’t really know anything about them but CDNN has the Walther PPX in your choice of 9mm or .40S&W for $279. That also includes a spare mag.
Yes I have. The P226 and the Walther PPK were my dad's as a few other firearms were..........
I appreciate your advice, especially in keeping what my dad left to me.......
That's what this forum is all about.........
Thanks again Jack
I second this advice. I have the m&p compact, 40 cal, and love it. It conceals well, and the recoil is incredibly light. If you have a little extra cash, you can also buy a 9mm barrel and convert it. I did this for when i can’t get my 40 rounds. It shoots awesome either caliber and takes all ammo without any jams. Amazing gun.
I recommend the Sig p220 Elite (treat yourself). 45 cal has less muzzle flip than the 40 Cal. Round is slower but has great stopping power. Also, the Sig is ‘combat’ aim and not ‘point of aim’, so you get quicker reaction. The Sig also has a decocker.
Legion, if you can find it.
does that have the double action first then single action next?
I have a Sig 226... as well as Para 14-45, berretta .380, berreta .22, a POS .25,
The Sig is my favorite. Always was and is. I had a Glock when it first came out and I had the darnedest time with a really hard trigger pull. I have no idea what was wrong with it but it almost seemed stuck in place. Just odd. I never had it worked on, but traded it in and bought the Sig. We’ve been like carrots and peas ever since. (Forrest Gump voice)
Agree ...keep an carry the 226 ....feed it 147gr gold dots from speer if ya can find it...
It's heavy and considering that all I wear is sweatpants with draw strings rather than jeans and a belt (I'm retired and don't have to dress normal anymore)I have several holsters for it and none of them will accommodate me. The last time I tried to carry it, the holster and gun fell off my pants when I stepped out of my car. The only solution for me is to purchase a carry vest........
As for firing the gun itself, I like the heavy weight which improves it's accuracy and I've never had a jam.
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