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by Xander
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Backup Gun
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Re: Backup Gun

Greybeard wrote: And, despite looking at various stores and gun shows in DFW, I've yet to locate any that have the specific "Short Barrel" designation ... Ditto for the 9s ...

I've found it at Bullet Trap before, but I usually buy mine from http://ammunitiontogo.com.

The have the 9mm
http://ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/inde ... ter_id=119

But it doesn't look like they have .357 in stock at the moment.
http://ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/inde ... ter_id=109

They seem to carry it off and on, so I try to check back fairly regularly, and eventually it comes back in stock.
by Xander
Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Backup Gun
Replies: 22
Views: 3484

Re: Backup Gun

As to the choices in 9mm, the G26 is pretty fat. It might work on an ankle for you, but you might also want to look at the Walther PPS (essentially the same as a single-stack Glock, but with better construction IMO) and the offerings from Kahr.
by Xander
Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Backup Gun
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Re: Backup Gun

Ranger+P+ wrote:I have carried a 5 shot .357 Taurus 651 Snubbie with stout .38+P+ loads as a backup gun for a while, usually on my ankle. I am considering switiching to a small auto in 9mm--mostly because I want something different. My duty gun is a Glock 21 SF (.45)-so I am leaning toward another Glock or similar DAO pistol. Any thoughts out there--should I stick with the wheel gun or go auto?? The age old question, right! 9mm is the smallest caliber I want to carry--also because since it is a NATO round, ammo is easy to find all over the world.

Opinions from fellow Texans......

Stay Safe and always load one up the Snout. :fire

I don't think you could go wrong either way....A good snubby or a reliable 9mm are both good backup choices, so if you want to switch to a 9mm for a change of pace, go for it! Personally, I pocket carry a S&W 340PD 5-shot J-Frame with Speer's 135gr Gold Dot Short-Barreled .357 Magnum load for my BUG, and you couldn't pay me to change it. :mrgreen:

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