\ Did you mention the finest handgun ever developed?
Posted on 10/13/2007 6:27:32 PM PDT by MichaelP
I'm considering buying a Ruger P345 for CC. The written reviews I've read are excellent. However, it has to pass the Freeper peer review board before I buy it. So what do you think?
Mike
After some growing pains, and a lot of practice, I’m convinced that it is the finest handgun in the world.
JHO
Thank you, FRiend :)
How many rounds is that?
Do you have to know how to do a back flip to fire that thing?
\ Did you mention the finest handgun ever developed?
10 standard but will take a magazine for a G21 at 13
How many rounds does that hold ?
I’ve always wanted an M1911 but they’re a bit out of my reach. I liked them when I was in the Navy.
After some growing pains, and a lot of practice, I’m convinced that it is the finest handgun in the world.
I agree, to a point, that it's ONE OF THE FINEST handguns in the world... And I'm sure that I could come to get used to it, and probably would if I was going to go after a concealed carry permit. I would never carry my 1911, even though I love it (IMHO, the finest COMBAT handgun ever designed), but would probably carry my 645. I'm just more comfortable with a revolver, when I'm not competing. And given the action of a Glock, it would probably suit me well. But I'm in a "no more guns for Mark" mode right now... I'm afraid that I'll need to buy another gun safe if I get one more!
Mark
I second the G27 in.40 for a carry gun9 rounds but very small
it recoils like most 9mms
Mike, I’ve been selling guns for the past 13 years. The P345 is a good pistol. It’s reliable, sturdy, and inexpensive. That said, I consider it a poor choice for carry. Although any carry gun must be reliable and accurate (the Ruger is both) it must also be made in a size that makes it easy for the owner to carry it. The P345 is bulky. Carrying it daily requires choices of clothing and often expenses to have a wardrobe that can conceal it.
I’d suggest either a Glock or Smith and Wesson M&P in .40 caliber. You’ll get excellent performance fron the cartridge and the guns are easier to carry and conceal. They also hold more rounds, and more is better.
Although you might not care for the trigger systems on those pistols, the fact that you are asking demonstrates that you are willing to spend some time and keep an open mind regarding your choice for carry. It is fairly easy to master the safe and proper operation of these guns, and they are similar in cost to the one that interests you. The Glock also has the advantage of being a best seller in this country. Many people buy one and fire 50 rounds through it, put it away, and sell it when they have other priorities. You can get them in near perfect condition cheap-cheap.
MPO
LOL
“But I’m in a “no more guns for Mark” mode right now”
Let me guess... You got married?
It will hold 8+1.
LOL! Good thing that baby is ported...it might be a handful otherwise...
I love my 345, but will be trading it in soon for an XD45 compact for carry.
I would, even still, offer a strong endorsement for the 345, it is a fine firearm.
However if you want deep cover including summertime:You may want to consider a S&W 642 j frame five rounds will shoot +p if needed
15 oz loaded also comes with crimson trace laser.
Got something against gun safes? :)
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