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Title: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 12:39:06 PM: I have come to realize i appreciate and respect my current carry guns too much and decided i want a good functional utilitarian sidearm. One i can get wet or dirty, that i don't mind carrying with me on hikes, wood cutting etc. That if it gets scratched i don't care. A leatherman carry gun of sorts.
Any ideas?
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2013, 12:41:15 PM: One word comes to mind: Revolver

Second thing that comes to mind is a Glock. Any Glock that fits your grip and feels decent in the hand.

Already starting to hate this thread. All of a sudden I feel that the XD should stay home and I must have another pistol.
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Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 12:41:38 PM: Glock. I'd get a 23, but thats just me.
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Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 12:42:17 PM: p.s. This could be yet another epic thread. Just warning you.

I almost wonder if you started it on purpose.

Do you plan to carry you and your utilitarian carry gun in a Ford, Dodge or Chevy truck?
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Post by: kckrawler on April 18, 2013, 12:43:58 PM: If you want a cheap but solid gun, take a look at the Ruger P Series...solid pistols :twocents:
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 18, 2013, 12:44:39 PM: Glock pistol or Ruger stainless revolver. It's not that they are not worthy of care; they are. But they are inexpensive, reliable, and rugged.
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2013, 12:53:53 PM: $139 Hipoint 45. Just as ugly and reliable as a Glock at 1/3 the price. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: magnanimous_j on April 18, 2013, 12:56:12 PM: Quote from: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
$139 Hipoint 45. Just as ugly and reliable as a Glock at 1/3 the price. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 12:58:04 PM: Quote from: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 12:42:17 PM
p.s. This could be yet another epic thread. Just warning you.

I almost wonder if you started it on purpose.

Do you plan to carry you and your utilitarian carry gun in a Ford, Dodge or Chevy truck?
I hope not, only looking for what other people may have or carry for this exact purpose. I am not brand specific for this application as i may be for others.
I did not ask what brand or caliber is a better utilitarian, just what is a good one...
Not starting anything to start anything...
Yes i do plan to carry myself and this gun in a Ford a Nissan and a Chevy, my dads Dodge dakota when i am with him and even in H20's pink FJ if i ever ride shotgun.... :chuckle:
I also plan to carry it when i cut wood with my Stihl or even the Husky i also have...
I would of carried it on my person when riding my Giant brand mnt bike but someone thought they needed my bike more than me a borrowed it,,,i am thinking they won't bring it back.
A revolver yep, or even a glock as i could wash that thing in a creek if needed...
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Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2013, 01:06:34 PM: I'll let your ride shotgun anytime....Glock and all. My only issue with Glock is I've rarely held one that felt right or shot them well. If I'm looking for camping chopping wood driving around all around abuse it and use it gun I'd strongly look at Glocks. Lots of calibers, plenty of models, and some decent ones right up at Cabales that already have wear marks on 'em.
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Post by: Bofire on April 18, 2013, 01:10:55 PM: :) :) 4 inch S&W 686, .357 magnum.
Carl
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 18, 2013, 01:12:45 PM: SA .45 XD. As utilitarian as it is pretty. After the first 250 rounds, I've never had a jam. And, when you have rolls like me, it conceals really nicely! :yike: :yike:
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Post by: Biggerhammer on April 18, 2013, 01:24:30 PM: A Glock 23, my personal favorite go to handgun since they came out. 👍👍 Hope it's being carried in a Chevy.😉
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 01:25:13 PM: Man those hipoints sure are pretty and light weight also..... :chuckle:
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Forgot about those used glocks at cabelers
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Anyone have a taurus revolver? Never really have shot one but notice they run at times close to half a Smith.
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Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 01:26:08 PM: Quote from: Biggerhammer on April 18, 2013, 01:24:30 PM
A Glock 23, my personal favorite go to handgun since they came out.
Thanks, i was hoping you would give a suggestion..
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Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2013, 01:34:03 PM: Don't like the Taurus...sure there are good ones out there but I've heard more bad than good......used at Cabelas....they had a half dozen a week or two when I was up there last. Is the 10mm in classified swooped up yet....he was asking $500....
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Post by: netcoyote on April 18, 2013, 01:48:39 PM: I settled on this little guy:
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S&W 638 - It's light and has an aluminum frame, SS cylinder, shoots .38 Spec +P. SA/DA. My thought is it's a fugly gun and I won't mind getting it dirty or wet. I think you can find a Taurus with similar specs for cheaper. Hard to get more utilitarian than this. Pull the trigger - it goes BANG!
I sometimes carry a Kimber but I have had that end up with rust after a wet outing. Worry about getting it dirty too.
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Post by: NW-GSP on April 18, 2013, 01:50:16 PM: Glock 20 10mm it's more power then a .45 and 15 rounds in a mag. I have one for sale right now
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Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2013, 01:53:28 PM: Net.....I have the same thing and it is very easy to carry indeed. I swear that is the most "cannon like" gun in my collection. With +p rounds it really pops!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 18, 2013, 01:58:05 PM: I think you need that 10mm Buckmark :tup:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 18, 2013, 02:03:03 PM: I'd like to have a 10mm myself.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 18, 2013, 02:12:15 PM: That 10 mm looks like a good deal.
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 02:30:06 PM: That is good deal and a great gun to own but i was looking outside of a fullsized pistol, more a medium frame....
Someone should buy that 10 just to have though...good price
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: NW-GSP on April 18, 2013, 02:41:42 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 02:30:06 PM
That is good deal and a great gun to own but i was looking outside of a fullsized pistol, more a medium frame....
Someone should buy that 10 just to have though...good price

Look at getting the glock 29 it's the medium frame 10mm
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Post by: Wazukie on April 18, 2013, 02:50:04 PM: Nothing wrong with a Taurus revolver, I've had this one for about 10 years now, shoots anything I feed it and always goes bang.
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Post by: mountainman on April 18, 2013, 03:22:08 PM: My choice is the Smith and Wesson M&P! Has never let me down! Glocks have never felt right in my hand, But I do shoot them also!
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Post by: high country on April 18, 2013, 05:05:01 PM: The problem I have is,vexcluding the smith scandium and compact taraus ti guns, most revolvers are heavy enough that they don't get carried enough.....at least my pile doesn't. Tough to beat a glock for a bang around gun.
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: NW-GSP on April 18, 2013, 05:12:12 PM: Quote from: mountainman on April 18, 2013, 03:22:08 PM
My choice is the Smith and Wesson M&P! Has never let me down! Glocks have never felt right in my hand, But I do shoot them also!

I have put around 5000 rounds through m&p 9mm and really like them.
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: sled on April 18, 2013, 05:14:58 PM: Quote from: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
$139 Hipoint 45. Just as ugly and reliable as a Glock at 1/3 the price. :IBCOOL:
boy oh boy...... I've shot a hi point pistol and carbine in 40. No way in heck I would buy one. I'd save my money for ten years to buy something else, and defend myself with a knife in the mean time :twocents:
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: sled on April 18, 2013, 05:17:36 PM: Quote from: NW-GSP on April 18, 2013, 01:50:16 PM
Glock 20 10mm it's more power then a .45 and 15 rounds in a mag. I have one for sale right now
or a 29 :tup:
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: mountainman on April 18, 2013, 06:48:41 PM: If I could steal it from my wife, the H&K P30 would be on my hip daily! Not to say what might be on the ankle or in the pocket, or...? :-)
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: NW-GSP on April 18, 2013, 06:49:57 PM: Quote from: sled on April 18, 2013, 05:14:58 PM
Quote from: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
$139 Hipoint 45. Just as ugly and reliable as a Glock at 1/3 the price. :IBCOOL:
boy oh boy...... I've shot a hi point pistol and carbine in 40. No way in heck I would buy one. I'd save my mine for ten years to buy something else, and defend myself with a knife in the mean time :twocents:

There is a big difference between high point and glock. Have you ever heard of a law enforcement agency using a highpoint brand pistol for duty carry?
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: yorketransport on April 18, 2013, 06:59:19 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 01:25:13 PM
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Anyone have a taurus revolver? Never really have shot one but notice they run at times close to half a Smith.
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One of my favorite revolvers was a Tracker Ti in 41 mag. What's not to love about a 24oz 41 mag? That gun came with me every where for a couple of years. Now I wish I could get it back.

Personally, I'm a revolver guy when I'm in the woods. A good 4" 357 is always a good choice. Most of the time now though, I carry a 6.5" S&W 610 in 10mm. Not sure why, but I just fell in love with it.

Andrew
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Post by: madmack76 on April 18, 2013, 07:01:56 PM: eaa makes a nice pistol for a great price and they are very accurate.
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Post by: mountainman on April 18, 2013, 07:03:57 PM: Quote from: yorketransport on April 18, 2013, 06:59:19 PM
Quote from: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 01:25:13 PM
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Anyone have a taurus revolver? Never really have shot one but notice they run at times close to half a Smith.
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One of my favorite revolvers was a Tracker Ti in 41 mag. What's not to love about a 24oz 41 mag? That gun came with me every where for a couple of years. Now I wish I could get it back.

Personally, I'm a revolver guy when I'm in the woods. A good 4" 357 is always a good choice. Most of the time now though, I carry a 6.5" S&W 610 in 10mm. Not sure why, but I just fell in love with it.

Andrew

Have had a couple Trackers in .44 mag, one a 2", one a 4".
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Post by: mazama on April 18, 2013, 07:47:37 PM: Although i have better and more expensive guns including Glock 20,i usually carry a charterms 44special-lightweight and shoots good.
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Post by: ghosthunter on April 18, 2013, 08:03:58 PM: Well I am the odd guy out. Because I carry in the woods every trip a Judge. Yeah ,yeah most people on here do not like them. But my camp,behind the seat,and on my pack gun is a Circuit Judge.
They both eat he same ammo, I like that.

Evert day for carry when not in the field I carry a S & W Sigma 9mm. 16 + 1 mag.

And every day tucked in my cargo pocket no matter where I am is a Ruger LCP 380
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Post by: Simcoe hunter on April 18, 2013, 08:20:34 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on April 18, 2013, 01:25:13 PM
Man those hipoints sure are pretty and light weight also..... :chuckle:
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Forgot about those used glocks at cabelers
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Anyone have a taurus revolver? Never really have shot one but notice they run at times close to half a Smith.
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I used to have a Security Six, which I regrettably sold. My wife currently has an SP101, that she and I both love to shoot. Never a problem with either gun. The epitome of a trail gun.
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Post by: coachcw on April 18, 2013, 08:40:10 PM: Berretta px4 .45acp
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Post by: jyerxa on April 18, 2013, 10:32:48 PM: A pistol for the pocket. Durable. Don't give a hoot if it get scratched wet and ugly. I would suggest a Charter Arms Bull dog/pug.

Cheep and afordable. And a great big BANG in a tiny package. 44 Special :tup:

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Post by: norsepeak on April 18, 2013, 10:36:39 PM: I always pack my XD40 SC. Great gun, most of time I don't know I have it on me.
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Post by: Jim the Plumber on April 19, 2013, 06:11:40 AM: Hands down a Glock 20 in 10MM. In a pinch and with due diligance you can shoot 40 S&W in the stock 10MM barrel.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 19, 2013, 06:20:14 AM: I do like my m&p I also like the ruger sr9 and sr .40.
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Post by: GoldTip on April 19, 2013, 06:54:24 AM: S&W airweight 38special with +P loads. Fits in a front pocket and has plenty of punch.
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Post by: MP123 on April 19, 2013, 10:38:41 AM: Any J Frame Smith is pretty hard to beat for concealed carry. Slides right in your jeans pocket and disappears. I've got one of the Scandium/Titanium ones, a 340PD. It's not much fun to shoot but great to carry.
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Post by: thinkingman 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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Post by: Alchase 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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Post by: Buckmark 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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Post by: h20hunter 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.
Title: Re: What is a good utilitarian carry gun?
Post by: Buckmark on April 19, 2013, 03:14:28 PM: Quote from: h20hunter 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.
Thanks, and i will make sure they are clear when handed to me...
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Post by: h20hunter 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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Post by: mountainman on April 19, 2013, 07:45:26 PM: Quote from: h20hunter 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.
:tup:
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Post by: ckr 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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Post by: mountainman 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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Post by: HighlandLofts 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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Post by: TwoSixFourWins on April 30, 2013, 08:58:42 PM: Bostitch.... :chuckle:
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Post by: follow maggie 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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