Misc Conceal Carry weapon choices - Page 14

Holladay · 01-03-2017, 06:50 PM

Probably a re-post, didn't see it after a quick search.

I am buy no means a gun expert but know my way around them (ex-military)

My wife is seriously looking to CC. That thought alone shocked me. She is quite against guns. She is German and with all the issues Germany has now and stuff here in the states, wants to pursue this privilege. I will as well.

Another thought is what is the best way to figure out which states allow. I have surfed the web and it is a bit confusing. She will be house sitting in SC for a month. Thus a long trip by herself through many states. As I understand, KY will prove the hardest state.

I have taken her out in our back 40 to practice. I have a 9mm CZ 75 that I bought while stationed in Germany. It is similar to the Beretta 9mm. She is a natural. The practice and repetition is the key as we all know. It is to big for CC. She will be carrying in her purse..eer er "hand bag" ( I got corrected from a female fashionista).

We are on a budget and not into an elite weapon. Something that goes bang and scares the would be bad guy. I was hoping for less then $400.

We have tried a few different types. Revolver vs Semi. Revolver is simpler but limited ammo. Semi is harder to operate but has more "bangs".

My parents have a Makarov 9x18. I thought it was junk, but find out it is quite decent. It is a Walther PPK variant. Cheap ~$300. I read a review about women and hand guns. The author stated that a point is the strength/size of women's hands. Thus semi is not a good option unless she is a masseuse. I giggled, because she is. Her hands are as big as mine which are medium/large guys paws. She has had a little problem pulling the slide back and on another old (S&W Defender) revolver the trigger squeeze.

I will use the Defender, not necessarily CC, in my car. If I can find ammo for it. That is another problem. The CZ stays at home.

Thoughts?

Randallflagg · 11-01-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

Yeah it’s going to come down to how it feels, trigger pull...going to be different for everyone. I won’t carry right away either just to carry. Get plenty of practice. Seems like glocks are durable as heck. On the other hand I got to see how the Springfield grip safety feels. The idea of it seems pretty nice and less likely to shoot my pecker off! Ha! No the feel of unholstering is an important aspect too. Thank for the input

Glocks ARE great pistols - no doubt about it. I nearly bought a Springfield XDS in .45 last year - until I actually picked it up and held it - no. I mean, I LOVE Springfield full size pistols - I own two, but this thing "felt" like it should be "made specific" for little guys only....

**srvy** · 11-01-2017, 11:14 AM

I am going to have to get to a range and try the S&W MP2.0 compact. Hickok reviewed it and of course liked the Glock 19 better but had to really dig to find anything wrong with the S&W.

**Bob Dole** · 11-01-2017, 11:41 AM

I picked up a Taurus (Brazil) 740 SLIM I've had no issues with. Will fit in my front pocket, but not too small for my paws.

**Iowanian** · 11-01-2017, 11:52 AM

I don't believe in weapons that can murder innocent people.

I just carry a single viagra, because if someone tries to rob me, they're F'd.

kepp · 11-01-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I don't believe in weapons that can murder innocent people.

I just carry a single viagra, because if someone tries to rob me, they're F'd.

But you can only fight them off for four hours. After that, you're supposed to seek medical help.

stumppy · 11-01-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I don't believe in weapons that can murder innocent people.

I just carry a single viagra, because if someone tries to rob me, they're F'd.

just watch where you point that thing.

**Iowanian** · 11-01-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

But you can only fight them off for four hours. After that, you're supposed to seek medical help.

The spider man-spitting cobra defense attachment allows me ample time to get away from a real jam.

Frazod · 11-01-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

I am going to have to get to a range and try the S&W MP2.0 compact. Hickok reviewed it and of course liked the Glock 19 better but had to really dig to find anything wrong with the S&W.

Yeager likes this so much he switched to using it as his daily carry gun after years of carrying a Glock 19.

booger · 11-01-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

My Grandson bought a "Baby Eagle" in .40 a while back. We took it to the range and shot it. He sold it the next week.

Neither of us really liked the way it shot and the way it "felt" in the hand. Just didn't seem to fit very well - that and the slide was probably the smallest I have ever encountered. I'm a big guy (6'3 and 280) and honestly, my fat-assed fingers couldn't get enough of a grip on the slide to work it.

I’ve heard that about magnum Research. I think they got bought out by Kahr. This one looks cool with the stainless slide and milled down to a desert eagle profile. The frame is Walther and after looking at it and thinking about it I was like just by a Walther then. Who cares about looks. Plus for another 25 bucks I could get the Glock and an extra mag and plenty options on accessories

tx4chiefs · 11-01-2017, 01:20 PM

Sig P239 - super well made firearm

Similar size to the Glock 43, but made with real steel not plastic.

https://www.sigsauer.com/products/fi.../pistols/p239/

booger · 11-01-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

Glocks ARE great pistols - no doubt about it. I nearly bought a Springfield XDS in .45 last year - until I actually picked it up and held it - no. I mean, I LOVE Springfield full size pistols - I own two, but this thing "felt" like it should be "made specific" for little guys only....

I really like the idea of the grip safety. But on a poly I would just worry about plastic part problems. Seems like a popular gun though for sure

booger · 11-01-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

I am going to have to get to a range and try the S&W MP2.0 compact. Hickok reviewed it and of course liked the Glock 19 better but had to really dig to find anything wrong with the S&W.

That Hickok45 dude has some great reviews! Plus if you renew or join NRA he’s got a discount through his sight

booger · 11-01-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

I picked up a Taurus (Brazil) 740 SLIM I've had no issues with. Will fit in my front pocket, but not too small for my paws.

I want to check out there snub nose revolvers down the road

booger · 11-01-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I don't believe in weapons that can murder innocent people.

I just carry a single viagra, because if someone tries to rob me, they're F'd.

I’ve heard their generic of the viagra is actually more potent. Mycoxsafloppin I think is the name

amyacker · 07-03-2019, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

M&P 9mm Shield

Sig P320 9mm

osagecountyguns.com/firearm-accessories/grips/p320-p250.html

Thanks, This is helpful. I run MFT LAR-15 mags in my AR-15 and they work well and save a lot of time at the range between reloads compared to the standard 5 mags.

01-03-2017, 06:50 PM
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2419480	Conceal Carry weapon choices Probably a re-post, didn't see it after a quick search. I am buy no means a gun expert but know my way around them (ex-military) My wife is seriously looking to CC. That thought alone shocked me. She is quite against guns. She is German and with all the issues Germany has now and stuff here in the states, wants to pursue this privilege. I will as well. Another thought is what is the best way to figure out which states allow. I have surfed the web and it is a bit confusing. She will be house sitting in SC for a month. Thus a long trip by herself through many states. As I understand, KY will prove the hardest state. I have taken her out in our back 40 to practice. I have a 9mm CZ 75 that I bought while stationed in Germany. It is similar to the Beretta 9mm. She is a natural. The practice and repetition is the key as we all know. It is to big for CC. She will be carrying in her purse..eer er "hand bag" ( I got corrected from a female fashionista). We are on a budget and not into an elite weapon. Something that goes bang and scares the would be bad guy. I was hoping for less then $400. We have tried a few different types. Revolver vs Semi. Revolver is simpler but limited ammo. Semi is harder to operate but has more "bangs". My parents have a Makarov 9x18. I thought it was junk, but find out it is quite decent. It is a Walther PPK variant. Cheap ~$300. I read a review about women and hand guns. The author stated that a point is the strength/size of women's hands. Thus semi is not a good option unless she is a masseuse. I giggled, because she is. Her hands are as big as mine which are medium/large guys paws. She has had a little problem pulling the slide back and on another old (S&W Defender) revolver the trigger squeeze. I will use the Defender, not necessarily CC, in my car. If I can find ammo for it. That is another problem. The CZ stays at home. Thoughts?
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11-01-2017, 11:14 AM	#197
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1411250	I am going to have to get to a range and try the S&W MP2.0 compact. Hickok reviewed it and of course liked the Glock 19 better but had to really dig to find anything wrong with the S&W. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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11-01-2017, 11:41 AM	#198
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2324497	I picked up a Taurus (Brazil) 740 SLIM I've had no issues with. Will fit in my front pocket, but not too small for my paws.
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11-01-2017, 11:52 AM	#199
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4638454	I don't believe in weapons that can murder innocent people. I just carry a single viagra, because if someone tries to rob me, they're F'd.
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11-01-2017, 01:20 PM	#205
tx4chiefs Starter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Casino cash: $6536461	Sig P239 - super well made firearm Similar size to the Glock 43, but made with real steel not plastic. https://www.sigsauer.com/products/fi.../pistols/p239/
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