Misc Conceal Carry weapon choices - Page 15

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?

BlackHelicopters · 07-03-2019, 03:19 PM

What does Chuck Norris carry?
Liam Neeson?

**MahiMike** · 07-03-2019, 04:08 PM

uh, try keestering?

GoHuge · 07-04-2019, 09:49 AM

I got a Glock 43 last year and can't say enough good things about it. After 20 rounds it feels and shoots like a full size. Night sights are standard now and if you like the Glock trigger, you'll be right at home. Only holds 6 in the mag, but if you can't get it done with 6 rounds you deserve to be dead anyway.

tx4chiefs · 07-04-2019, 10:16 AM

Sig P-239. Great pistol. Quality first!
When your life depends on it, don't go low bidder.

https://www.sigsauer.com/store/p239-nitron-compact.html

Randallflagg · 07-04-2019, 02:28 PM

Sig Sauer P365 - Micro compact and holds 10 in the Mag and one in the tube. Weighs in at just over a pound.

Warrior5 · 07-04-2019, 03:16 PM

Sig P938.

Couch-Potato · 07-05-2019, 08:02 AM

Lotta trouble round dem parts in Hiawatha?

01-03-2017, 06:50 PM
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $1519480	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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07-03-2019, 03:19 PM	#211
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07-03-2019, 04:08 PM	#212
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	uh, try keestering? __________________ 99.9%
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07-04-2019, 09:49 AM	#213
GoHuge The Truth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10006072	I got a Glock 43 last year and can't say enough good things about it. After 20 rounds it feels and shoots like a full size. Night sights are standard now and if you like the Glock trigger, you'll be right at home. Only holds 6 in the mag, but if you can't get it done with 6 rounds you deserve to be dead anyway.
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07-04-2019, 10:16 AM	#214
tx4chiefs Starter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Casino cash: $6096461	Sig P-239. Great pistol. Quality first! When your life depends on it, don't go low bidder. https://www.sigsauer.com/store/p239-nitron-compact.html
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07-04-2019, 02:28 PM	#215
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	Sig Sauer P365 - Micro compact and holds 10 in the Mag and one in the tube. Weighs in at just over a pound. __________________ "A nation of sheep soon begets a government of wolves." - Edward R Murrow "So what if Donald Trump created millions of jobs? My supporters don't want jobs!" -Joe Biden "A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." ~ George Washington
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07-04-2019, 03:16 PM	#216
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07-05-2019, 08:02 AM	#217
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