Misc Conceal Carry weapon choices - Page 13

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?

nychief · 10-05-2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Go away, douche.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dOC1_AZGAs

booger · 10-05-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Agreed, it's just a hobby thread... for guys who like to bring guns to Walmart.

The thread starter started the thread for advice. Same reason I bumped it you useless ****ing thumb sucking sissy. Do we troll your threads for advice on butt plugs and sissy shit? Piss off pencil dick

**Bwana** · 10-05-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Agreed, it's just a hobby thread... for guys who like to bring guns to Walmart.

And apparently for people to whine in.

Fairplay · 10-05-2017, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

NOne, ill never purchase a gun. Ill shoot someone elses though if i wanna go shooting! Dont feel the need to have one. they do nothing for me. Though, i been wanting to get a pellet gun to shoot in the backyard with my nephew.

You'll shoot your eye out.

Fairplay · 10-05-2017, 07:00 PM

[QUOTE=Frazod;13125059
The size and weight difference between a subcompact 9mm and a subcompact .380 is negligible. While a .380 is better than nothing, it's just not nearly as effective, especially if it's a big guy coming after you.

Again, this opinion doesn't come from me - it comes from people far more informed and more experienced than me. I'm just passing it along.[/QUOTE]

Bottom line is what his wife comfortable with shooting and a .380 might be what it is. I'm a believer that even with smaller weapons you can pull the trigger more then once and I dare anyone to take one of those bullets in the gut from 15 feet away. Just keep pulling the trigger they will be down on the floor.

**hometeam** · 10-05-2017, 07:02 PM

RUGER LCP .380s on sale new for 179 bucks+free shipping right now. A steal for a back up/vehicle carry or plinker.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...acp_275?cpath=

Holladay · 10-05-2017, 07:38 PM

Good to know. Thanks

Holladay · 10-05-2017, 07:41 PM

Gonna go in the back 40 and shoot tomorrow.

**hometeam** · 10-05-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Holladay

Good to know. Thanks

Bought one. We had one years ago that was my GFs carry good little basic gun, decided to re-buy it.

booger · 10-20-2017, 11:02 PM

http://www.magnumresearch.com/firear...nch-barrel.asp

Anyone shot one of these?
Frame made by Walther

booger · 10-21-2017, 04:12 PM

Gonna try that MR9 if I can find a range that stocks it. Probably try to shoot the CZ, Springfield XD, Sig P320, and Glock 19. Glock seems to have a ton of accessories options available so that’s definitely a plus. Sounds like their stock sights suck though. Anyone with pro/con thoughts on the G19? Gen 3-4-5?

**Perineum Ripper** · 10-21-2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

Gonna try that MR9 if I can find a range that stocks it. Probably try to shoot the CZ, Springfield XD, Sig P320, and Glock 19. Glock seems to have a ton of accessories options available so that’s definitely a plus. Sounds like their stock sights suck though. Anyone with pro/con thoughts on the G19? Gen 3-4-5?

Hard to go wrong with Glock..as long as it feels comfortable in your hand and you like how it shoots..each Gen made little improvements here and there but nothing major if I remember right..not really a Glock man myself

I love the Springfield XDm series..always had great luck with them..I say just go to a range that has tons of guns and shoot them and whenever you find one you like go with it..everyone has a preference and when it comes to a gun that you use to protect yourself it doesn’t matter if it is super expensive or a cheap gun you bought..as long as you are comfortable it and are accurate with it then those are two important steps

booger · 10-21-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Hard to go wrong with Glock..as long as it feels comfortable in your hand and you like how it shoots..each Gen made little improvements here and there but nothing major if I remember right..not really a Glock man myself

I love the Springfield XDm series..always had great luck with them..I say just go to a range that has tons of guns and shoot them and whenever you find one you like go with it..everyone has a preference and when it comes to a gun that you use to protect yourself it doesn’t matter if it is super expensive or a cheap gun you bought..as long as you are comfortable it and are accurate with it then those are two important steps

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

booger · 11-01-2017, 07:26 AM

Went to a show recently on the last day of the show. Picked up a Gen4 G19 new for 425. That was one of the best handgun deals at the show and luckily not a lot of attendants the first two days so they still had some. Now I just got to hit the range!

Randallflagg · 11-01-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

http://www.magnumresearch.com/firear...nch-barrel.asp

Anyone shot one of these?
Frame made by Walther

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.

01-03-2017, 06:50 PM
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2649480	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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10-05-2017, 07:00 PM	#185
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	[QUOTE=Frazod;13125059 The size and weight difference between a subcompact 9mm and a subcompact .380 is negligible. While a .380 is better than nothing, it's just not nearly as effective, especially if it's a big guy coming after you. Again, this opinion doesn't come from me - it comes from people far more informed and more experienced than me. I'm just passing it along.[/QUOTE] Bottom line is what his wife comfortable with shooting and a .380 might be what it is. I'm a believer that even with smaller weapons you can pull the trigger more then once and I dare anyone to take one of those bullets in the gut from 15 feet away. Just keep pulling the trigger they will be down on the floor.
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10-05-2017, 07:02 PM	#186
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4141956	RUGER LCP .380s on sale new for 179 bucks+free shipping right now. A steal for a back up/vehicle carry or plinker. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...acp_275?cpath=
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10-05-2017, 07:38 PM	#187
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2649480	Good to know. Thanks
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10-05-2017, 07:41 PM	#188
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2649480	Gonna go in the back 40 and shoot tomorrow.
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10-20-2017, 11:02 PM	#190
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1548550	http://www.magnumresearch.com/firear...nch-barrel.asp Anyone shot one of these? Frame made by Walther __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Last edited by booger; 10-20-2017 at 11:12 PM..
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10-21-2017, 04:12 PM	#191
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1548550	Gonna try that MR9 if I can find a range that stocks it. Probably try to shoot the CZ, Springfield XD, Sig P320, and Glock 19. Glock seems to have a ton of accessories options available so that’s definitely a plus. Sounds like their stock sights suck though. Anyone with pro/con thoughts on the G19? Gen 3-4-5? __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Posts: 12,500

11-01-2017, 07:26 AM	#194
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1548550	Went to a show recently on the last day of the show. Picked up a Gen4 G19 new for 425. That was one of the best handgun deals at the show and luckily not a lot of attendants the first two days so they still had some. Now I just got to hit the range! __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Posts: 12,500