Is that why they had little black covers on them?
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Is that why they had little black covers on them?
My favorite is a kimber but sigs and glocks are nice also. I find the 40 cal is a very good cal- good knockdown plus I find more accurate that 45s. I have heard some good things about the springfield and I know two guys who have them. When I go to the range next week I will try to get some feedback from them for you about that model.
Thanks!! I like any information I can get regardless of the subject.
Rick sorry it took so long I have just been swamped no pun intended. I was told that they are very hard to change the sights on if you want some aftermarket or high vis sights put on. They also said one had problems with the ambidextrous clip release activating when shooting but with a change of grip style it didnt happen anymore. How does it shoot? Do you like it?
I've had it to the range a couple of times and I really enjoy it. For a short barrel it doesn't have all that much kick and it feels "right" in my hand. My shot placement isn't all that good but improving. I just have to get used to it.
I haven't had any problems with it at all. The magazine spring is tight and you won't hand load it with more than a half dozen. The thumb loader is a must to get all 13 rounds in the clip. At least for me. I'm pretty tickled with it. I just need to find THE holster. I have some that I like but haven't found the ONE yet.
Repeat after me I will not say "CLIP" ever again when I should say "MAGAZINE". Bad dog.
Okay, I got one magazine and one clip so that evens out doesn't it?
You should not have a clip for your handgun, unless it is a "CLIP-ON flashlight......?
I guess you could have a "CLIP" that you use to somehow speedload the magazines....I guess....?
There is no spring, (Feed spring) on a clip, and a clip only has two sides and the back, no bottom........A clip is used for top feed blind box magazines.
Think stripper clip
Hey, it's my gun, dang it. I'll call it Gertrude if I want. So I took the clip out of Gertrude and pushed ever harder on the spring, 'cause it was strong, and I needed to shove them bullets into the gun. There. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/t...tongue0020.gif
Felt the need to champion my favorite handgun manufacturer....GLOCK!!! :D I love em. Get one today. Hickory dickory dock, I love a brand new Glock.
Be carefull just where you push on Gertrude, She has friends that bite.........:eek:
We talkin goose or gun or both?
Yes.......
I scored two turkeys they are 5 weeks old.
Were they drunk?
Must have had - dare I say it - Wild Turkey involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Parump bump! Hey, folks. Crash and I are here most evenings for the 5:00 and 7:00 shows. The buffet is in the corner, the bar is on your right and the jokes get funnier the more you drink.
My CCW of choice depends upon what I'm wearing, so that it's actually concealed and not bulging out for the world to notice. With cellphone and PDAs hanging from everyone's belts these days, many folks who CCW have grown careless. I often spot OC"C"Ws (Obviously Carried "Concealed" Weapons) when I'm out and about. I'll bet Ranger does, too. (Feel free to chime in on this, Ranger.)
But regardless of which caliber I CC, ( 9mm, .32 or .22) it's a BERETTA Right, Coot?:D
No....The school kids in Anchorage Incubated the eggs to hatchlings plus 5 weeks. There were on craigslist "FREE" my favorite price......The farm is getting bigger.
Ugh...why not just by a Taurus? You'd get the same failure rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
I've never had a failure of my Beretta or any of my Taurus'
There you have it! The first QC approval on the Forum!:D
This is one of my CCW setups :D
Glock19 (9mm) ColdSteel Prolite & a Vic. SAK
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I am a big fan of "mouse guns" for CCW. Small guns that can be concealed via a pocket holster in the front pocket. Nearly undetectible. You can look relaxed and casual, but in reality have your hand in your pocket ready to draw.
My preference has evolved over the years. I suppose technically my first subcompact was a Glock 27 in .40 S&W. Solid caliber, however, for my purposes, it was always a little too big and heavy for effective concealed carry.
I next went with a Keltec P3AT in .380 Auto (now under Ruger). For ease of carry, there is none better. It is so small and light, you can literally forget you have it on you. Downsides: The gun is a handful, it takes practice to be accurate with it. If you don't maintain a firm grip, it can FTF. These things can be alleviated with practice, but .380 is kind of an underpowered round.
Next I tried an Rohrbaugh R9S in 9mm. Nearly the same size as the P3AT, a little heavier, better caliber obviously. A high-dollar weapon assembled by hand with a long waiting list to purchase. As much as I would like to recommend this weapon, I cannot. For me, it was simply unreliable to feed. I could not count that it would fire more than a single shot when I needed it too.
Finally, we arrive at my current choice: A Kahr PM40 in .40 S&W. Only slightly bigger than the Rohrbaugh, only slightly heavier, in a very solid caliber, with solid reliability as well. I also managed better accuracy with this gun than the previous two, and you can even get it with night sights. For me, this is my pick for the current best CCW on the market.
Rick, the XD is an excellent weapon. If you are comfortable with the size, then I really don't think you can go wrong with it. I have owned 3, all great. I currently have the .45 XD compact, waiting for a chance to go qualify with it.
And Glocks are great too.
Nice review there Sgtdraino
The only drawback to night sights is if you can see them so can the bad guy that's behind you! My gunsmith asked me if I wanted them added. I said no thanks. They'll be enough light when I squeeze the trigger.:D
Great post by the way. Solid Info!!!
Aney of the gun's you listed would be a good one. My prefrence is a Sig 229 in a 40 cal however. I like mine stock with 180gr winchester sxt. Iam not that small and I have no problem covering it up with a T shirt.
Don't usually carry off duty, but when I do its either my S&W .40 issued which is kinda big for ccw or my H&K USP .40 which I love. Looking at getting a Five-seveN because I have done a lot of shooting with it at our range and it handles nice. Now for the wilderness ya'll know its my Blair Higgin's Flintlock in .62 cal :D but that's just me:D
Also Nice review there Sgtdraino, real good info.
12 gauge pump. I want people to know I have a weapon
12 guage pump? That's the perfect CCW?:D
You may get a little "printing" when you put it under your shirt.
And that metal is apt to be cold if it's inside the waist band!
Soooooooo Is that a shotgun in your pants or are you just happy to see me?
I think people would think twice. when I have the room cleaner on back...
Cold? Least of my problems. I either need shorter legs & longer arms or learn how to raise my leg to aim. That wouldn't work unless I wanted an ankle shot, mine and his. I do like the idea, just can't adapt.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Y'know...I totally avoided that line for soooo long after RiM first posted about the 12 guage. Good to know when we're talking about ccw that Crash will take the cheap shot:DQuote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
12 guage pump slung across your back, that sure won't draw any attention... naw.
The purpose of ccw is so no one knows you have it, if you strapped it across your back here I lock you up for inducing panic, just can't be done.
Sorry just brought out the cop in me:D
I think that was my point. I WANT people to know I am carrying. No missunderstandings. I thought the constitution gives me the right to bear arms? In plain view.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf65
No, well you could carry it unloaded. But the charge would be inducing panic as it would scare the heck outta everyone and the police who would draw down on you for carrying a firearm. sadly in todays world you can't do that, and to keep and bear arms does not mean walking around with a gun on your back its not even covered under ccw.