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Robbo85
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Looking for suggestions
i recently took the concealed hand gun class, i passed with flying colors, i like guns and consider my self fairly knowlegable of them but i am looking for a compact pistol to carry. I currently own a handfull of .45's, but Im leaning towards a compact .40 but i just don't know. I do know that i do not want to carry a 9mm, because i think the stopping power just isn't there. I am open to suggestions.
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Quote: "I do know that i do not want to carry a 9mm, because i think the stopping power just isn't there. I am open to suggestions."
Hmmmm ... ' Been hangin' out with mostly .45 guys for the last 10 to 15 years maybe?
It's a whole 'nuther topic which has been beat to death here and there, but the bottom line concensus is, that with modern self defensive ammo, there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the "stopping power" between 9mm, .40 and .45. (They can all be lousy "stoppers".)
Kahr is another mfgr. of popular "compact" carry guns you may want to consider. But, (as with other mfgrs.) for those who've actually tested themselves with a timer, most folks can keep considerably more rounds on target in less time with the 9s than the ones "that begin with a 4".
Hmmmm ... ' Been hangin' out with mostly .45 guys for the last 10 to 15 years maybe?
It's a whole 'nuther topic which has been beat to death here and there, but the bottom line concensus is, that with modern self defensive ammo, there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the "stopping power" between 9mm, .40 and .45. (They can all be lousy "stoppers".)
Kahr is another mfgr. of popular "compact" carry guns you may want to consider. But, (as with other mfgrs.) for those who've actually tested themselves with a timer, most folks can keep considerably more rounds on target in less time with the 9s than the ones "that begin with a 4".
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pbandjelly
Personally, I just carry a .45...
Some good suggestions here.
The Kahr PM-9 will fit into a pocket.
Some good suggestions here.
The Kahr PM-9 will fit into a pocket.
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Straight no-frills, Glock 23...Stock sights, plain jane...
Of course, I may carry something else from time to time but that is a rarity...
You get used to something, and you just don't have to think about it anymore...And focus on the things that keep you out of trouble...
Thats a cornerstone of Steve's mindset in regards to self-defense...
Of course, I may carry something else from time to time but that is a rarity...
You get used to something, and you just don't have to think about it anymore...And focus on the things that keep you out of trouble...
Thats a cornerstone of Steve's mindset in regards to self-defense...
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I carry a few extras:pbandjelly wrote:just the one round??? no gun or nuthin'????Paladin wrote:Personally, I just carry a .45...
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"Im leaning towards a compact .40 but i just don't know"
I also carry a Sig 239 in 40 and 229 in 40. I find myself carrying the G26, yes 9mm, more because of ease in concealment and very comfortable to carry.BTW, I am also a big 1911 nut and have Colt officers' that has been customized to my liking.Don't take out the 9mm's for carry. My .02 cents.
I also carry a Sig 239 in 40 and 229 in 40. I find myself carrying the G26, yes 9mm, more because of ease in concealment and very comfortable to carry.BTW, I am also a big 1911 nut and have Colt officers' that has been customized to my liking.Don't take out the 9mm's for carry. My .02 cents.
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