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I don't know your price range, but if it climbs to $1K, you might want to check out a Springfield EMP like Stex bought. It's the smallest 1911 style pistol in production. And darnit, someday I want one.kw5kw wrote:jbirds1210 wrote:I will just save the stress of Longtooth's typing fingers and suggest a Glock 17......everyone should have at least one or two.
See, LT? I've been paying attention! But don't read any further.
Alternately, at a lower price, you might consider a Glock 26 or 27. I own the 27, a .40, and with such a tiny frame running +P ammo through it makes it pretty snappy: two or three rounds and I have to re-check my grip. The 26 would be more comfortable to shoot, although the frame is exactly the same size (I opted for the larger caliber). The 26 weighs less than 20 ounces unloaded, is 6.29 inches long, 4.17 tall, and 1.18 wide with a 3.46 inch barrel...so it also qualifies if you want to shoot an IDPA Back-Up Gun match with it. And it's a widely available model; will probably be at the gun show.
Inexpensive magazine extensions are available from Pearce and others to give you more to hold onto on these pistols. I bought two of 'em but never put them on, deciding that I bought the gun for it's size, and adding a grip extension would sorta defeat the purpose and make it less concealable. The 27 is my BUG, for now.
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I’ve contacted my State Rep, Gary Elkins, about co-sponsoring HB560. Have you contacted your Rep?
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You are sooooo going to get a noogie for that comment!jbirds1210 wrote:I will just save the stress of Longtooth's typing fingers and suggest a Glock 17......everyone should have at least one or two.

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