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What Kind of gun do you carry?
- Thread starter Glockguy
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SetivaSicWood
Regular Member
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Keane wrote:
Keane wrote:
You need to get on that holster search......
Keane
Regular Member
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SetivaSicWood wrote:
SetivaSicWood wrote:
I found a decent holster from lightning arms, so the CZ is the current carry piece.
Alwayspacking
Campaign Veteran
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Alwayspacking wrote:
Alwayspacking wrote:
NOPE changed that. I got the XDm.40 I just wanted to have more rounds just incase I find myself in a bind.
BOOMINFOCUS66
Regular Member
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Right now i have a Glock 21 sf with the 1913 rail in a blackhawk serpa level 2 LE duty holster. But i cannot cc that thing for the life of me its just way too big the bottom half of the holster hangs out of every shirt or coat i own. the holster is obviously made for LEO or open carry only. i would like to OC it but i am a "young punk" that dresses in big cloths and i am a little anti-social and i butcher the english lanuage every time i open my mouth. put all of that together and i am just asking for trouble. so i have a really nice gun and holster that just sits at home or in the car. WHAT A MESS!!!
Right now i have a Glock 21 sf with the 1913 rail in a blackhawk serpa level 2 LE duty holster. But i cannot cc that thing for the life of me its just way too big the bottom half of the holster hangs out of every shirt or coat i own. the holster is obviously made for LEO or open carry only. i would like to OC it but i am a "young punk" that dresses in big cloths and i am a little anti-social and i butcher the english lanuage every time i open my mouth. put all of that together and i am just asking for trouble. so i have a really nice gun and holster that just sits at home or in the car. WHAT A MESS!!!
Joey Link
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I've fallen in love with carrying my G19 in my Milt Sparks VM2. I really didn't like it for the longest time, then I shifted it from 5 o'clock to 4 o'clock and that made all the difference.
Joey Link
http://www.northwestfirearms.com
I've fallen in love with carrying my G19 in my Milt Sparks VM2. I really didn't like it for the longest time, then I shifted it from 5 o'clock to 4 o'clock and that made all the difference.
Joey Link
http://www.northwestfirearms.com
SetivaSicWood
Regular Member
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BOOMINFOCUS66 wrote:
BOOMINFOCUS66 wrote:
Pull up your pants, meet the world with a smile, and take some english clases at the local community college. That should pave the way for you to open carry w/o drawing unnessary and or unwanted attention
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Glockguy wrote:
Just some food for thought:
In my personal opinion, if you are relying on a weapon to save your life, and you only have a few seconds (or less) to do it in, it's best to keep it simple. One of the beauties of Glocks is that they are as close to a revolver as you can get in terms of simplicity of operation. So, I would say if you add the complexities of the 1911 (thumb safety, grip safety), you need to practice A LOT to get as proficient as you probably are with the Glock. At the very least, there is one extra step before squeezing (disengaging the thumb safety) if you are carrying it in the generally accepted safe manner (one in the pipe, hammer back, & thumb safety engaged). Plus, a 1911 feels and shoots very differently than a glock. It's got more mass so your draw will be different, it's narrower so your grip is different, the trigger comes straight back instead of being hinged and the trigger pressure is likely different, it's got less recoil so it shoots differently, etc.
There is no reason you can't carry any pistol you like, but switching back and forth without sufficient re-training, regardless of what pistol you choose, is inherently dangerous IMHO. Switching between Glock models is a lot more straightforward than switching between a Glock and another type of pistol. If you do switch, I would suggest it be a permanent thing, and you should allow for sufficient re-training, especially going from holstered to shooting (with snap caps at first, then live ammo).
Good Luck!
Glockguy wrote:
I carry a G27 as well! With the +2 mag extenders, & loaded with 155gr Federal Hydra-shok personal defense ammo, it's quite a gun for such a small package. I think it's one of the best, if not THE best, CCW autoloaders in terms of reliability, concealability, and stopping power. The one drawback is the recoil, but if you have reasonably strong wrists and practice a lot, it can be overcome. When I first got it, I had a problem with occasional stove piping (I think it's happened 3 times), but that went away as the spring relaxed and/or I got better at shooting it.
Just some food for thought:
In my personal opinion, if you are relying on a weapon to save your life, and you only have a few seconds (or less) to do it in, it's best to keep it simple. One of the beauties of Glocks is that they are as close to a revolver as you can get in terms of simplicity of operation. So, I would say if you add the complexities of the 1911 (thumb safety, grip safety), you need to practice A LOT to get as proficient as you probably are with the Glock. At the very least, there is one extra step before squeezing (disengaging the thumb safety) if you are carrying it in the generally accepted safe manner (one in the pipe, hammer back, & thumb safety engaged). Plus, a 1911 feels and shoots very differently than a glock. It's got more mass so your draw will be different, it's narrower so your grip is different, the trigger comes straight back instead of being hinged and the trigger pressure is likely different, it's got less recoil so it shoots differently, etc.
There is no reason you can't carry any pistol you like, but switching back and forth without sufficient re-training, regardless of what pistol you choose, is inherently dangerous IMHO. Switching between Glock models is a lot more straightforward than switching between a Glock and another type of pistol. If you do switch, I would suggest it be a permanent thing, and you should allow for sufficient re-training, especially going from holstered to shooting (with snap caps at first, then live ammo).
Good Luck!
DenWin
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BOOMINFOCUS66 wrote:
I don't know, I don't think the "tactical tupperware" 21 SF is any larger than my HK USP .45 Tactical, and I can conceal that one just fine in the Serpa I have for it. Especially if you like to wear the big clothes. My standard dress is 5.11 shirt and pants with a 5.11 "shoot-me-first" vest, and I conceal that beast just fine. The only thing I worry about if concealing is bending over to pick something up. It's more of a squat so that the barrel doesn't show, but I can walk, sit, run, maybe even jump if I do it right, and keep that thing concealed with out printing.
EDIT: By the by, I have 3 mags of Federal Hydroshock, and then my 'OH $H!T' mag of Mag Safes
BOOMINFOCUS66 wrote:
I don't know, I don't think the "tactical tupperware" 21 SF is any larger than my HK USP .45 Tactical, and I can conceal that one just fine in the Serpa I have for it. Especially if you like to wear the big clothes. My standard dress is 5.11 shirt and pants with a 5.11 "shoot-me-first" vest, and I conceal that beast just fine. The only thing I worry about if concealing is bending over to pick something up. It's more of a squat so that the barrel doesn't show, but I can walk, sit, run, maybe even jump if I do it right, and keep that thing concealed with out printing.
EDIT: By the by, I have 3 mags of Federal Hydroshock, and then my 'OH $H!T' mag of Mag Safes
Hiredgun30
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i carry a glock 31 in 357 sig.. 3 fresh reloads....
i current load is 124 grain speer gold dots but i am going to be switching to
the (fang face round) for some reason the video doesnt work.
i carry a glock 31 in 357 sig.. 3 fresh reloads....
i current load is 124 grain speer gold dots but i am going to be switching to
the (fang face round) for some reason the video doesnt work.
Sonora Rebel
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Springfield Armory 1911-A1... .45acp... OC!
Thallman Makarov... 9x18mm... BUG!
Springfield Armory 1911-A1... .45acp... OC!
Thallman Makarov... 9x18mm... BUG!
neddis
Regular Member
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I carry an XD 45 service (new one with thumb safety) with Federal HST 230gr +P. I use a nylon Uncle Mike's pancake holster with a thumb break, but I will someday be able to afford a real holster like the Sky High from High Noon.
I CC it in an Uncle Mike's IWB holster, but it's not too comfortable and can be tough to avoid printing. I am trying to convince the wife that I need another pistol for CC. I love My XD and would probably get a XD 9 sub compact for CC if I could. I'd think about a Springfield 1911 with a 3" barrel too, but those can be spendy.
I carry an XD 45 service (new one with thumb safety) with Federal HST 230gr +P. I use a nylon Uncle Mike's pancake holster with a thumb break, but I will someday be able to afford a real holster like the Sky High from High Noon.
I CC it in an Uncle Mike's IWB holster, but it's not too comfortable and can be tough to avoid printing. I am trying to convince the wife that I need another pistol for CC. I love My XD and would probably get a XD 9 sub compact for CC if I could. I'd think about a Springfield 1911 with a 3" barrel too, but those can be spendy.
doughboi
Regular Member
GEN 4 glock 17 love it...hornady critical defense
WhiteKnight
Regular Member
I carry a full size Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm. Its the "C" version with double action only and no safety or hammer.
PistolPackingPagan
New member
Taurus PT145 MillPro.
Great Open or CC gun, though I cant tell you how many times i get people asking me if its a Glock.
One kid at Plaid Pantry was trying to talk like he knew what he was talking about to his buddy telling him that I had a Glock and it was a Glock 19. I just turned to him and said "Its a Taurus PT145 .45 Cal." Think i embarrassed him in front of his friend.
Great Open or CC gun, though I cant tell you how many times i get people asking me if its a Glock.
One kid at Plaid Pantry was trying to talk like he knew what he was talking about to his buddy telling him that I had a Glock and it was a Glock 19. I just turned to him and said "Its a Taurus PT145 .45 Cal." Think i embarrassed him in front of his friend.
Christopher
Regular Member
I carry a Taurus PT 1911 ALR in a serpa CQC holster. I had to modify the holster a bit to accept the larger accessories rail on the Taurus, but a Dremel tool can fix anything :banana: I used to carry a Hi-Point C-9. Now if the darn gunsmith would call me back about my gun. I am having a pinned ambi safety fitted so it doesn't seperate anymore, since i am left handed the safety has to be up to par.
Outdoorsman1
Regular Member
I am in Wisconsin and we (still) have only OC. My O.C. wepon of choice is currently a Taurus Judge (45 Cal. and 410 shotgun), 6 1/2" barrel...
My othe weapon for when we get C.C. is a XD 40.. a little more concealable than the Judge...
When "regular" people ask me "what kind of gun is that"...I usually tell them it is a loaded gun...
Outdoorsman.
My othe weapon for when we get C.C. is a XD 40.. a little more concealable than the Judge...
When "regular" people ask me "what kind of gun is that"...I usually tell them it is a loaded gun...
Outdoorsman.
sheepdog762
Regular Member
S&W M&P .45 with crimsontrace grip and hydroshok rounds
hazard274
Regular Member
What Do I OC
I am new to UOC. That said I just picked up a Ruger P-95 and I LOVE it. yesterday I took a hike in The Palomar District Clevland National Forest. Thats was my first open carry experience. I saw a quit a few people and got no dirty looks. There are a lot of mountain lions in that area. Today I OC in Encinitas to go pick up my pizza's at lunch time rush. Got no dirty looks and the owner was very friendly. So far of to a good start.
Ryan
I am new to UOC. That said I just picked up a Ruger P-95 and I LOVE it. yesterday I took a hike in The Palomar District Clevland National Forest. Thats was my first open carry experience. I saw a quit a few people and got no dirty looks. There are a lot of mountain lions in that area. Today I OC in Encinitas to go pick up my pizza's at lunch time rush. Got no dirty looks and the owner was very friendly. So far of to a good start.
Ryan
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Wrong sub-forum.
This is the Oregon section - should have posted to California.
Nevertheless, welcome aboard.