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JALLEN wrote:

Shinesintx wrote: On a side note, not that you accused me, but I started this thread to if if some had changed their mind as to what they carry. It was not to start another caliber war...it was purely to see if anyone was second guessing themselves like I was. I am getting close to selling a P220 to fund a Kimber Solo or CW 45...maybe both?

Why would anyone sell a P220? I just finished reading Chris Kyle's book, American Sniper, and that is what he prefers, although the news item about his carjacking claimed he used a 1911. News reports are seldom accurate, of course.

The .45 I like best is the HK45, which I intend to buy as soon as I take up residence in Texas. Those are not on the approved list here, so can only be bought from someone who has one legally, like a LEO, or someone who moved here with one. I had a HK45C and was very much impressed. I also have a P7M8 which I have been well-pleased with but it is 8 shots of 9mm, and gets hot very fast. I sold the 45C in anticipation of a move, but here I still sit waiting on the house to sell.

Because I have 3 P220s...and an HK45 and HK45c. Basically, I have too many full size guns and am considering scaling down several larger guns to get CW type pistols.

Also, I really dont care too much for the Citizens of the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia...but you seem decent enough...get here as fast as you can.

JALLEN wrote:

Shinesintx wrote: The cafe robbery in Florida made me rethink the idea of relying on a .380.

Yep, me too! The guy just ran away.

That's not the worst outcome by any means.

The shooter in that situation didn't really get a solid hit on either of them, tough to do with any caliber because once the shooting started, they were all over themselves getting out of there. I imagine the pre-op briefing didn't cover the possibility of a crazy old man shooting at them.

I agree and good assessment.

On a side note, not that you accused me, but I started this thread to if if some had changed their mind as to what they carry. It was not to start another caliber war...it was purely to see if anyone was second guessing themselves like I was. I am getting close to selling a P220 to fund a Kimber Solo or CW 45...maybe both?

Hola Gato wrote:

Shinesintx wrote:Are you still comfortable with your EDC caliber? This whole Colorado shooting has caused me to rethink my EDC. I have been carrying a P238 Sig for about a year now. Its part of me. I put on my watch, my wedding ring, put my wallet and phone in my pocket along with my Benchmade Kulgera...and I am out the door only when my little Sig is IWB in a DM Bullard. I have been of mind that a .380 is better than nothing, but this shooter would probably not have even noticed 7 rounds of .380.

The cafe robbery in Florida made me rethink the idea of relying on a .380.

Yep, me too! The guy just ran away.

psijac wrote:The likelyhood ofcoming against a hard target is exceedingly small. People are comparing this event with the north Hollywood shoot out over 2 decades ago.

There is a lot of truth to your statements...but I was just wondering how many of those that carry, have become less comfortable and would they change anything.

Are you still comfortable with your EDC caliber? This whole Colorado shooting has caused me to rethink my EDC. I have been carrying a P238 Sig for about a year now. Its part of me. I put on my watch, my wedding ring, put my wallet and phone in my pocket along with my Benchmade Kulgera...and I am out the door only when my little Sig is IWB in a DM Bullard. I have been of mind that a .380 is better than nothing, but this shooter would probably not have even noticed 7 rounds of .380.

According to reports, he was wearing: Ballistic helmet, Ballistic vest, Ballistic leggings, with throat and groin protectors.

The odds of me ever being in a situation where I faced someone with this much of an advantage are extremely thin...but its got me bothered. I am thinking about either getting a P239 in .40 or wearing my G33 or CW40. I have never really cared for carrying an extra mag or thought that I needed more capacity. I am seriously thinking that my thinking is flawed.

I also made a promise to myself to start attending IDPA events. I need to be better, much better.

Am I nutts, or are you of the same mind?