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What Is The Best Handgun For Personal Defense?
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Posted on 03/15/2008 5:12:16 PM PDT by ExpatCanuck
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To: Travis McGee; Squantos; hiredhand; Eaker
hey guys, as long as we're gun pornin',
anybody got a good link to a deep conceal holster for a full size 1911 ? maybe lower leg/high ankle ?
Speed isnt the concern [ itll be faster than runnin to the car ] ... the local shop guy pretty much said I was s o l and needed to buy another pistol. If I could I would, but the holster will prolly be more than I really have extra at this point to spend...
Thanks in advance and hope all is well with you and yours...
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:36:59 PM PDT
by
Gilbo_3
(Choose Liberty over slavery... the gulag awaits ANY compromise with evil...LiveFReeOr Die...)
To: Travis McGee
and many shooters could not give a hoot about the chamber indicator anyway. Give the man a prize... all guns are ALWAYS loaded. period.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:38:27 PM PDT
by
MrPiper
To: ExpatCanuck
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:40:04 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Who Would Montgomery Brewster Choose?)
To: EdReform
Why not the 4” standard service XD?
For more compactness, I’ve got an everyday carry KelTec P-11. That’s got a 3” barrel, is only 5.8” long overall, and is under 1” thick. It weighs only 18 ounces unloaded, costs significantly less than the subcompact Glock or XD, and holds 12+1 rounds if you buy the now-legal “law enforcement only” magazines.
It has a true DA trigger, so you really have to “mean” to shoot it. Less likely to go bang by accident than an everyday carry Glock or XD imho.
The “subcompact” Glocks and XDs are still FAT little suckers. Hold a KelTeck P-11 in one hand and a subcompact Glock or XD in the other to compare size and weight.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:41:54 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: MrPiper
+1 on KelTec for everyday carry! Mine is a P-11, my wife’s is a .380 P3AT.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:43:37 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Baynative
Wow. .410 in a pistol. Cool.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:45:04 PM PDT
by
dadgum
(Beware the refritos)
To: MrPiper
You TREAT all guns as if they are loaded, for safety.
But that doesn’t mean all guns ARE loaded, at 0300, when the window breaks.
It’s nice to be able to feel that bump, and KNOW she’s got a round chambered.
A robber won’t be impressed if the gun don’t go bang.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:45:14 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Travis McGee
You cant go wrong with a Glock 19.The XD & M&P are excellent choices too, I agree!
When you find something that works for you, you stick with it.
Kind of like Ford vs. Chevy!!/LOL
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:45:25 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Al Qaeda's Unanimous Choice in 2008: B. Hussein Obama)
To: Travis McGee
Hold a KelTeck P-11 in one hand and a subcompact Glock or XDYou need to go try a KelTec PF9, I had a P11 and sold it after buying and carring the PF9. Skinner than the P11~!
Remember,(unless your a drug dealer) the majority of defensive shootings only use two rounds. The rest are dead weight.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:46:11 PM PDT
by
MrPiper
To: ExpatCanuck
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:46:46 PM PDT
by
Mr. Mojo
To: PROCON
Exactly! What’s the best truck, Ford, Chevy or Dodge? Hey, they ALL haul the stuff!
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:47:25 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Gilbo_3; Travis McGee; Squantos; Eaker
Oh boy! You started it now! :-) You're going to get everybody's opinion here, and I'm only going to give you mine! Just remember that it's usually worthless, but free! :-)
I carry a Colt Series 80 .45ACP daily, and I use a Uncle Mike's cross-draw shoulder holster. I'm built "slightly" and only top out at about 150lbs now, so more than a few of my shooting buddies think I'm NUTS for carrying a full sized semi-auto. However, they're ALWAYS surprised to discover that I'm carrying concealed. I think the holster rig simply does a good job of concealment.
The rig that I use has a mag pouch on the opposite side of the weapon and is "switchable" for south-paw shooters.
This holster is a horizontal holster and one of the things I LIKE about it is that it's "relatively" easy to draw using my left hand, even though the weapon is under my left arm. Another benefit is that when driving, the weapon is very easy to access.
I'll try to find a link for this holster, but I will tell you this... The weight of a full sized semi-auto takes some getting used to and I got over it by simply carrying the "boat anchor" until I was used to it! I've had to run with it on as well, and it's a lot easier than a belt holster!
I think I paid about $50 for it, and like I said...I'll try to find a link. :-)
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:47:51 PM PDT
by
hiredhand
(Check my "about" page. I'm the Prophet of Doom!)
To: ExpatCanuck
The “best” handgun will be different for everybody, since we all have different needs, comfort levels, likes/dislikes, etc. when it comes to firearms. The best advice I can give is to go to your local gun shop/shooting range and try out different guns and see what feels comfortable for you personally to shoot and to carry.
Don’t worry too much about the wrist - I’m a fairly petite woman and firing a .45 doesn’t hurt my wrists at all. If you want something that doubles as a concealed-carry weapon, however, it’ll probably be easier to find a compact, easy to conceal gun in 9mm or .38.
Some of the guys I’ve dated didn’t grow up around guns, and I like taking them to the range and introducing them to the gun culture.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:49:43 PM PDT
by
JillValentine
(Being a feminist is all about being a victim. Being an armed woman is all about not being a victim.)
To: MrPiper
I carry my wife’s P3AT if I’m in skivvy shorts. Otherwise, CCWing my P-11 is a piece of cake, even in shorts and a baggy t-shirt. I just like having 11 of 9mm ready to go. Plus, you can use S&W model 59 mags for even greater capacity. (I like how KT designs guns around existing mags, when possible, such as their .223 rifles taking common AR mags.)
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:50:00 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Travis McGee
Its nice to be able to feel that bump, and KNOW shes got a round chambered.no argument if that make you feel better. All my guns are always loaded, (except the ones in the safe and I still treat them as if loaded) I bet my life on it. No kids in the house. Remember, this is for a NON gun person.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:51:24 PM PDT
by
MrPiper
To: MrPiper
Yep. For a non-gun person, I’d probably go with a .38/.357 first, and then move up to a semi auto if he really digs it. But for entry level, simple, works everytime, you can’t beat a wheel gun.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:53:07 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Arrowhead1952
Hard to carry that 45 in a coat pocket. I do like Colt 45’s, but, I like the model 70 combat commander the best. Get one throated out, and; really worked on by 45 expert.
Sounds like a Walther PPK 380 would suffice for the man.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:53:57 PM PDT
by
Lumper20
To: JillValentine
Some of the guys Ive dated didnt grow up around guns, and I like taking them to the range and introducing them to the gun culture.Poor deprived guys! I'll bet they are impressed when you whip out the pistola. That'll make an impression! Good on your for breaking them into our world.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:54:48 PM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Hot Tabasco
Nothing wrong with another gun discussion.
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:55:04 PM PDT
by
JillValentine
(Being a feminist is all about being a victim. Being an armed woman is all about not being a victim.)
To: Gilbo_3
I found it. The holster I use is at -
http://www.unclemikes.com/products/propak_vert_holsters.html
It looks like this -
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posted on
03/15/2008 5:56:27 PM PDT
by
hiredhand
(Check my "about" page. I'm the Prophet of Doom!)
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