Posted on 08/24/2019 4:22:20 PM PDT by PROCON
I love my 1911 but it’s not as convenient to carry as .380’s or some 9mm’s.
Correct Saive helped, which is what my post said
The SCCY is essentially an unlicensed knock-off of the Kel-Tec P11, made by a company that was reportedly started by a former Kel-Tec employee...
6 rounds of .44 magnum and a speed loader is all I need, you sissies!
Not at all - there are just several different approaches available, to solving the same problem. Specifically, a big, slow projectile can work as effectively as a small, fast projectile.
When John A. Dahlgren was designing artillery for the U.S. Navy, he covered both of those bases, with his famous 15 inch gun (firing a heavy projectile at low velocity) as well as his never-adopted 10 inch, 130 pounder (firing a smaller & lighter projectile at a higher velocity). You can view those two as the practical equivalents of .45ACP and 9x19mm in handguns. Interestingly enough, Admiral Dahlgren also designed a 13 inch gun, splitting the difference in both projectile weight and velocity. A 'pistolero' might picture the 13 inch as the .40S&W equivalent. All three Dahlgren designs worked: the Navy adopted the 15 inch, probably in part because it was less dependent on projectile performance than the high-velocity gun, and therefore more reliable.
And that last point is just as applicable today, as it was 150 years ago. If your small-caliber, high-velocity rifle or handgun cartridge depends on bullet expansion for adequate performance, you've just added another variable to system performance. Someone who chooses to eliminate that variable by using a large-caliber, low-velocity cartridge (or something in between) is simply choosing a different solution, and not "ballistically illiterate"...
Pretty much my attitude. SCCY (which was originally named SKYY) apparently attempted to 'improve' the basic Kel-Tec design, by adding an external safety, different frame colors, etc. So, give SCCY credit for their 'improvements' (if any), but give George Kelgren and Kel-Tec credit for the original design.
As the old adage says, "imitation is the highest compliment"...
I’ve made a 80% AR with the Ghost Gunner 2 and like it. Never have done a 80% handgun but need or want to give it a try . If ya have time FReepmail me with your progress, process and tips, pro / con . Made a decision a few years back to stay with the Glock 19 as my CCW rig (muscle memory) and have ran probably 10,000 rounds in practice and training. Recently went with the Generation 5 MOS with the Trijicon RMR2, a Zev trigger, Tall trijicon tritium 3 dot suppressor sights co-witnessed. Very very fast target acquisition and accurate. Took it to a few training / refresher courses, some 3 Gun and IDPA shoots and very pleased with the setup.
LMAO !
>>>6 rounds of .44 magnum and a speed loader is all I need, you sissies!<<<
I am about 20 miles south of the KY border in SW Va. Having grown up in the DFW area of Texas, the shows in this area are tiny and infrequent (one or two a year) by comparison. Driving to Richmond/DC or Knoxville/Nashville are not an option for me.
You bet, Squantos. I will be happy to let yo know how it turns out.
My wife tried shooting a Smith bodyguard. Too much blowback. She is much more comfortable with a Glock 19 9mm. I like it but am more happy with my Taurus public defender in .45 long colt/.410. I carry the Smith bodyguard because it fits in the back pocket and looks like a wallet.
A facial surgeon is enroute to our location & then likely the victim will be taken up to MED-SURG for further treatment. - That's all that I can tell you now." Later that afternoon, we returned to the PMO & found a representative from the USPS awaiting our return to the office. -- The gentleman introduced himself as a Senior Postal Inspector & stated that he was there to answer any questions that the PMO & Post CG needed to know. During the ad hoc meeting the SI stated that the victim was a serving Postal Inspector, who was firing for qualification with standard velocity government issue JHP 9x19mm ammo & with his issued Glock handgun at the time of the incident. Agent B________________ stated that he had not been on the range but would get PI who WERE present & observed the accident would be made available later that evening or the next morning. (Other than reading/signing/forwarding the required Incident Reports to the Post's CG, I had no further direct contact with or input to the investigation of the incident.) I later learned that the Glock literally came apart & that the slide had struck the victim in the face & eye, tearing his cheek open & imbedding a part for the pistol in the eye socket. As a result of that "unfortunate accident", I wouldn't have a Glock if they were giving them away.. Note: I've carried a Sig-Sauer P225, loaded with 115 grain JHP, 7/365 for over 15 years & am PLEASED with its accuracy/reliability/concealability under even a Summer golf shirt. Yours, TMN78247
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