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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #45 on: April 19, 2013, 01:07:06 PM »
Used, LE turn-in stainless SW revolver is the best/first choice.
Used, LE turn-in Glock if that's your thing.

I carry a Taurus Ti Tracker in 45acp on my hip because I didn't want to slide down the mountiain on my SW 686.
Excellent open-carry piece..Light, weatherproof, and accurate.
Cost me less than a Ruger, but I can't anchor my boat with it  :chuckle:
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #46 on: April 19, 2013, 01:08:13 PM »
I've had Glock 10mm, a couple of Kimber 1911 45s, currently carry XD 40, 4 in.
Love them all.
The XD fits my hand better then any others so far.

Find one that fits you



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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #47 on: April 19, 2013, 03:09:34 PM »
Thanks for the replies, revolver is kinda what i was thinking all along but i will give the glocks a look, hopefully norpoint has a few and i can shoot them.
Want to keep weight down and profile, i had thought of picking up a used Hipower or even a Kimber of another 1911 but dont want the weight. I already have a few of those but in real good condition.
The small frame (j frame) smiths are too small for my hands as is the ruger lcp...My other half has both and i hate them for me.
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #48 on: April 19, 2013, 03:11:23 PM »
Buck....from just having been to Norpoint I can tell you.....they have a pretty decent selection of range guns. GLocks, M&P's, XD's...all in far better condition that I expected.

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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #49 on: April 19, 2013, 03:14:28 PM »
Buck....from just having been to Norpoint I can tell you.....they have a pretty decent selection of range guns. GLocks, M&P's, XD's...all in far better condition that I expected.
Thanks, and i will make sure they are clear when handed to me...
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #50 on: April 19, 2013, 03:15:26 PM »
Roger that....don't think you will have a problem. I believe that "issue" has been resolved.

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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #51 on: April 19, 2013, 07:45:26 PM »
Roger that....don't think you will have a problem. I believe that "issue" has been resolved.
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #52 on: April 19, 2013, 08:00:53 PM »
How about the ruger lcr in 38 or 357?  I beat the junk out of mine and it fits I'm my pocket no problem :tup:

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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #53 on: April 19, 2013, 08:11:52 PM »
Thumbs up to the LCR! Probably one of the best double action triggers from the factory that there is!!
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #54 on: April 29, 2013, 09:25:24 PM »
The Ruger SP101s are a good choice, a little thinner profile then the Ruger GP100s. Nice quality built handgun in stainless steel. I have the GP 100 - 357 mag with a 6" barrel. I want to get a SP101 in 357 mag and 22LR. I just picked up a Ruger Redhawk 44 mag.
 The SP101 357mag with a four inch barrel would be a concealable handgun and a pleasure to shoot.
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #55 on: April 30, 2013, 08:58:42 PM »
Bostitch.... :chuckle:
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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #56 on: April 30, 2013, 09:20:52 PM »
1/2 the time it's the Beretta, 1/2 the time the HK USP

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Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
« Reply #57 on: May 03, 2013, 11:25:47 AM »
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