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Post by Vince on Mar 10, 2006 8:10:23 GMT -5
I will soon begin a federal law enforcement job and I will be authorized to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the US. I would like some good tips/ suggestions on a firearm that is small and convient to carry, but that still packs good stopping power. I know that if it's too big that I would'nt carry it all the time due to the inconvience. Also info on any convient carrying tips that folks use, such as a ankle holster, waist band holster, or anything else would be nice to know about. Any other related info, such as good ammo for it would be appreciated as well. So far I'm considering these pistols; A .45 Glock 36; A baby glock 26; A 10mm Glock 29; A .357 Glock 33; NAA's Guardian .25; (thanks to Armyofones suggestion) www.naaminis.com/25NAA.html I have never fired any of these eand certainly would test fire one several times before I purchase one. I've never shot or owned a compact pistol so any advice or information is appreciated!
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 10, 2006 18:29:00 GMT -5
I would check out the Walther PPK II. Nice gun, small, very dependable. Even in .380 with hollow points it has good stopping power. Any small handgun is a close range weapon anyway. Although I am a .45 man, the .380 with hollow points at close range distributes all its enery in the target and doesn't tend to blow through it like a 9mm or a .357. I have a friend who was shot muzzle to belly with a .357 and survived. But then I worked with a man who was shot while on guard duty in the army by accident with .45. He has serious problems but survived. If they had not been using military issue ball ammo he would not have survived. I also think Glock's are fine weapons. The Walther is worth looking at because you can even carry it in your pocket and never have it noticed.
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Post by Vince on Oct 29, 2006 12:18:44 GMT -5
Here's the one I went with; It's a Springfield Armory XD Sub Compact .40 S&W. At home I keep the tac light on and a 13 round mag with an extended grip in, which makes it feel just like a full size. When carrying it out I use the 9 round mag and don't have the tac light, so it conceals easily. For anyone considering a good concealed carry pistol I highly recommend this one. It has more features than any other pistol in it's cla*s. I really like the chambered round indicator and the light rail on it.
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Post by Rex on Oct 30, 2006 5:26:48 GMT -5
Vince, Thats pretty neat. going to have to show you my two guns. These are my weapon of choice.
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Post by Vince on Oct 30, 2006 13:41:53 GMT -5
Thats pretty intimidating Rex!
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