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Beyond 9mm: Concealed Carry in .40 and .45
breitbart ^ | 1/9/13 | a hawkins

Posted on 01/09/2013 5:37:14 AM PST by bestintxas

The 9mm is a great round, and in my last concealed carry post I covered some great concealed carry guns built around that caliber. However, there are a lot of handguns in larger calibers that are perfect for concealed carry as well -- that are also designed for concealed carry -- and these guns carry the benefit of having more knock down power, or more one-shot stopping power.

Specifically, I'm thinking about handguns chambered in .40 and .45 caliber.

To cover these rounds, I'm going to examine the Glock 27 in .40, the Smith & Wesson M&P in .45, and the Springfield XDS in .45.

Let's begin with the Glock 27.

Just as I wrote concerning the Glock 26 in an earlier post, the Glock 27 is as close to handgun perfection as mankind can witness in this world. It is compact, unbelievably durable, and it shoots any kind of factory-loaded ammo you want to put through it.

Like the Glock 26 in 9mm, the Glock 27 in .40 provides great second shot accuracy for those who take the time to practice, practice, practice. Unlike the 26, the model 27 shoots the potent .40 cal round. This round is very popular with federal agencies and police departments and is a concealed carry staple because of its raw stopping power.

For anyone unfamiliar with the .40 cal round, it is slightly more expensive to buy than 9mm, but not significantly so. And plus-P hollow points in .40 cal are simply a force to be reckoned with.

The Glock 27 comes standard with two 9 round magazines, and it's so popular that accessories galore -- holsters, lights, lasers, etc. -- are readily available for it.

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To: bestintxas
I'm another Glock Ho. 10mm baby!!


41 posted on 01/09/2013 6:42:17 AM PST by VeniVidiVici (Bathhouse Barry wants YOU to bend over for another four years)
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To: bestintxas

I’ll keep my G19. Critical Duty +p is just as effective as a .40 using anything else.


42 posted on 01/09/2013 6:45:09 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: umgud

Good thing the barrel is ported. Otherwise it would kick like a mule.


43 posted on 01/09/2013 6:47:14 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: Happy Rain

The Marines teach marksmanship. I can tell you from personal experience, many of the Marine Recruits come from the cities and have never fired a long arm before joining. Many of them have never used a shovel or swung a sledge either.


44 posted on 01/09/2013 6:48:28 AM PST by dangerdoc (see post #6)
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To: bestintxas

I’ve CC a Sig p220, a full sized DA 45acp weapon. You do need to choose your wardrobe carefully though.


45 posted on 01/09/2013 6:52:22 AM PST by dangerdoc (see post #6)
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To: yobid

I would have to agree with that except for the .45 for obvious reasons. The problem is you really only get one good shot. A 9mm holding 15 Critical Duty is heady stuff. Who cares if it can penetrate a car doors and windows. That’s cop stuff.


46 posted on 01/09/2013 6:52:55 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: OKSooner

I own and XD in .45 ACP. I love it.


47 posted on 01/09/2013 6:53:18 AM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: MosesKnows
In a SHTF scenario any round you have will suffice. It’s not like there will be 911 services. A BB gun will keep most a-—holes off you.

The 9 mike mike is the most common round, it’s used by most miltary forces so running out will not be an issue. Same same for .223/5.56 and 7.62. I can carry more rounds of 9mm than .40. Heck, I can carry a brick of .22s in the space of 5 9mm/.40 mags. Weight matters when hoofing.

.22 may be small but most will break off an attack when hit a few times from max range. We are talking about people not Grizzlies.

48 posted on 01/09/2013 6:53:54 AM PST by USAF80
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To: USAF80

Glock 32 and an M4. My back up is a .22 mag bolt action that is accurate out to 150yards+. I have 3000 rounds for it.


49 posted on 01/09/2013 6:56:43 AM PST by Resolute Conservative
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To: sonofagun; Happy Rain

As I recall, recruits are taught marksmanship and don’t become Marines unless they meet the Corps’ minimum standards.


50 posted on 01/09/2013 6:57:28 AM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: ASA Vet
I have a 23, and a 27. The 23 stays home, the 27 travels a lot.

If I'm going to be walking around a lot then I'll carry the 23. While driving or sitting a lot, the 27.

51 posted on 01/09/2013 7:05:21 AM PST by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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To: yobid

I don’t know about relative knockdown power of various handguns rounds, but I came to the conclusion working in an ER in DC during the 80’s, that you can’t kill a drug dealer with 9mm. They adsorb the stuff like a sponge, take a short holiday in the hospital and then get back to work.


52 posted on 01/09/2013 7:06:25 AM PST by dangerdoc (see post #6)
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To: bestintxas

For later.....


53 posted on 01/09/2013 7:09:36 AM PST by Envisioning (Call me a racist........, one more time..........)
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To: Happy Rain
In my opinion, anybody can be a Marine: I was the lousiest candidate imaginable (skinny, glasses, not particularly courageous) in 1965 and I still made it. It just takes driving yourself to finish boot camp and willing yourself through the obstacles. It helps a lot that you are there with 40 or so others in the same boat you are and that gets you through. We all learn to shoot the Marine Corps way and all of us had to qualify with the rifle out to 500 meters. It can be done and is done every day.

The thing I remember the most of that time was running into a Sergeant Major about five minutes after graduating from boot camp. I froze; this was the most senior Marine I had ever seen and I was vibrating in place when I saw him. He asked me what my problem was and I told him that I had never seen a Sergeant Major before. He had me sit down on a low wall and told me that "no Marine is more important than any other Marine. We show respect to Marines that have greater responsibilities and experience than us but that respect is always returned. Very soon you will be in combat in Vietnam and for five minutes, you may be the most important Marine on earth. Let's go get a beer". Made a hell of an impression with me and that little talk guided me on what would be a long career.

Marksmanship is a vital skill for all of us. We may be only civilians now but our families and our neighborhoods depend on us to be safe and hit what we aim at, first shot. If you can't hit well now, practice - don't be a noisemaker.

54 posted on 01/09/2013 7:12:22 AM PST by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: Mr. Lucky; Happy Rain
As I recall, recruits are taught marksmanship and don’t become Marines unless they meet the Corps’ minimum standards.

True. I reacted to Happy Rain's response to:

"Then you need more practice. There is no excuse for poor marksmanship skills."

which is true. Most people can be taught marksmanship if taught properly and practiced.

You don't have to be sniper trained to hit a man at a couple of hundred yards with a rifle.

55 posted on 01/09/2013 7:13:14 AM PST by sonofagun (Some think my cynicism grows with age. I like to think of it as wisdom!)
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To: BCW

Own FN 5,7 and M&P .40. Neither are good in my most humble opinion.

5,7 costs too much to shoot, feels awkward, and the M&P just isn’t accurate.

I keep going back to my Kimber CDP Ultra (.45).

Sry, on iPhone...


56 posted on 01/09/2013 7:19:11 AM PST by Noamie
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To: bestintxas
Witness 10mm. Full sized in wonder finish. I have three different holsters depending on how I'm carrying that day.

Blackhawk Serpa CQC with the paddle. Canted slightly forward.

Smartcarry.

Crossbreed Super-tuck.

Minor print through due to my size and the fact I'm carrying a full sized firearm. Never had anyone say anything about it.

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

57 posted on 01/09/2013 7:26:53 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Sine ullo desiderio vive et ama.... Carpe diem.)
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To: Vaquero
Yeah, my first (legal) carry gun is a Glock 27, and it's a great, 100% reliable pistol in 40 S&W, but I find it a bit too heavy and bulky (the crimson trace laser grip makes it just a little too wide to conceal easily) to carry, so I recently picked up a Ruger LCP in.380 for carry, especially in warm weather.

I kind of lean towards the single stack for comfortable carry, although I miss the 40 caliber power and carrying capacity.

58 posted on 01/09/2013 7:29:17 AM PST by Kenton
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To: Goldsborough

10mm... When it must be stopped with authority.

59 posted on 01/09/2013 7:29:27 AM PST by Dead Corpse (Sine ullo desiderio vive et ama.... Carpe diem.)
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To: bestintxas

Didn’t the dot gov types buy up most of the available 40 cal ammo recently? Will you be able to replenish?


60 posted on 01/09/2013 7:30:02 AM PST by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed &water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS, NOW & FOREVER!)
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