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Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 01:06 AM
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kagomez85
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Well summer is around the corner and I have an itch for another carry gun. I've been carrying a G19 a couple years but now I've decided I want something a little smaller. I know I could go with a a G43, but I think I want something similar to a 1911 style gun (Kimber Solo,Micro) Caliber is not really a concern. So what are some of your opinions or options out there.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 01:45 AM
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jhenderson
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Haven't been very impressed with the small kimbers. Very picky on ammo and still not 100% reliable at least the two I've owned neither lasted very long.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 01:48 AM
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RiverRider
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I'd suggest taking a look at what Kahr has to offer.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 01:59 AM
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I'm selling my 342 pd soon
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 02:10 AM
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r_u_sharp_2
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I carry the Kahr cw9. great little gun.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 02:47 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 03:20 AM
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Jemack
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Sig Sauer P238 is basically a mini 1911 in .380.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 05:24 AM
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sic'em
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Second the Springfield EMP.
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03/28/16 01:31 PM
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I'd suggest taking a look at what Kahr has to offer. When I don't carry my Glocks, I carry a small PM40. It will fit anywhere and I can carry it with gym shorts and a T shirt.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 01:35 PM
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My dad bought my mom a Glock 43 for Easter, and I put about 150 rounds through it yesterday. I don't like glocks, but I was thoroughly impressed by this piece. I was able to shoot 2" groups at 10 yards, something I am not able to do with a ruger lcp or sig p238. Haven't tried their 9mm equivalents fhough. But after shooting moms, I will be purchasing my first glock.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 02:04 PM
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I think I've gone through at least 8 different carry guns over the years. Never tried a 1911 style because there are typically heavier and have more snag-able features.
I finally ended up with a G43 and can't really see myself changing from this. Only way I see myself ever going away from the G43 is if Glock comes out with a newer/improved model.
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03/28/16 04:19 PM
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Glock 43. Love it. Accurate. Reliable. When summertime hit's, then I'll switch over to my Kahr CW380.
I was surprised at how accurate a 10 ounce pistol is.
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03/28/16 04:38 PM
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Second the Springfield EMP. I like these too. Currently looking for one in .40.
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03/28/16 04:52 PM
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Glock 43. Love it. Accurate. Reliable. When summertime hit's, then I'll switch over to my Kahr CW380.
I was surprised at how accurate a 10 ounce pistol is. What weighs 10 oz?
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03/28/16 07:23 PM
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Glock 43. Love it. Accurate. Reliable. When summertime hit's, then I'll switch over to my Kahr CW380.
I was surprised at how accurate a 10 ounce pistol is. What weighs 10 oz? My Kel Tec P-3AT does. I love it. Lightweight, reliable, affordable, incredibly easy to conceal. My only complaint is accuracy due to the stiff trigger pull, but I wouldn't be shooting at anybody outside of it's useable range anyway.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 09:15 PM
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Don't pay any attention to the anti .380 crowd I have a Kimber Micro Carry, after break-in (like ANY semi auto). I have had no functioning issues whatsoever. I shoot 95gr XTP Fiocchi, never a problem, and will kill a bad guy dead as a hammer
PLUS, its so easy, you WILL carry it. Most 9's and .45's are to heavy when fully loaded, you end up not carrying it. I don't care who says what, holsters are a pain in the azz to jack with, except maybe a paddle style which is easy on easy off.
The Micro Carry in a Desantis Superfly holster (in pocket) Everyday carry
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03/28/16 09:16 PM
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Superduty
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 11:22 PM
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Lone Cowboy
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Sig 938. Same size (damn near, within 1/4" at most, the same holsters fit) as a 238. It's a colt mustang more or less but it works. :-) 6 + 1, tiny tiny tiny but really shootable. Honestly first time I had it I was scared, but it's a nothing, it shoots great. Carry mine every day in my pocket (it really is small) usually around $600
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/28/16 11:24 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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How bout one of them glock foeties?
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/29/16 12:12 AM
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Don't pay any attention to the anti .380 crowd I have a Benjamin air gun that shoots .177" pellets. Before you tell me it's not a good self defense weapon you gotta stand in front of me and let me pump it up nine times and give you a good thump in the chest. Then you can talk trash about the much maligned .177-cal.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/29/16 12:35 AM
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S&W Shield9 from the Performance Center.
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/29/16 12:44 AM
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S&W Shield9 from the Performance Center. Probably what I would look into
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/29/16 01:10 AM
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Don't pay any attention to the anti .380 crowd I have a Benjamin air gun that shoots .177" pellets. Before you tell me it's not a good self defense weapon you gotta stand in front of me and let me pump it up nine times and give you a good thump in the chest. Then you can talk trash about the much maligned .177-cal. I have read several articles about how California is becoming very concerned about airguns, shooters are practicing gun skills and airguns are legal.
The Greatest Enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
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Re: Carry gun thoughts..
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03/29/16 01:14 AM
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I carry a Colt Defender all day every day and have no issues. Carries well in an OWB DM Bullard with dm Bullard belt. Only time I can tell it's there is when I'm in the truck. That said I'm able to rotate it from 4:00(normal) to 3:30 when driving which makes it comfortable. Weight of the gun isn't an issue.
If you want to lighter I would look at the shield.
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