Post by: BIGINNER on March 24, 2010, 08:45:42 PM
thanks for the input
Post by: Hillbilly270 on March 24, 2010, 08:46:57 PM
Post by: duckaholic on March 24, 2010, 08:53:05 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,46966.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,46966.0.html)
Post by: BIGINNER on March 24, 2010, 09:00:21 PM
Post by: duckaholic on March 24, 2010, 09:16:29 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on March 24, 2010, 09:29:57 PM
I had a P85 for a while. Good truck gun.
I'm a certifiable Ruger nut and that's certainly not my choice for a concealed pistol to carry. Yes, the barrel is 4" long, but the grip frame is full size double stack.
When you say 'Concelable pistol' you should be thinking micro or subcompact. That said, snubnose revolver fits the bill, Officer's size 1911 and smaller unless you're 6'5" and 320 pounds. OK, smaller people can conceal a full sized pistol, but really.. A full sized pistol is more difficult to hide under limited clothing.
Even a T-shirt will conceal a snubbie revolver or Ruger LCP in the correct shoulder rig or IWB holster.
Don't let your budget dictate what you're looking for in a personal defense gun.
-Steve
Post by: BIGINNER on March 24, 2010, 09:33:11 PM
Post by: Skycruiser on March 25, 2010, 07:31:53 AM
i'm turning 21 on friday, and my wife is letting me get a pistol.
As a side note, you wanna work on that one. Next time, she might not "let" you get a rifle, shotgun, fishing boat, etc.
Post by: Straight Shooter on March 25, 2010, 07:34:48 AM
i'm turning 21 on friday, and my wife is letting me get a pistol.
As a side note, you wanna work on that one. Next time, she might not "let" you get a rifle, shotgun, fishing boat, etc.
:DOH::chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on March 25, 2010, 07:35:32 AM
Post by: BIGINNER on March 25, 2010, 12:59:42 PM
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 25, 2010, 03:36:11 PM
Post by: Bscman on March 25, 2010, 03:48:17 PM
Plinking amm for 9mm can still be had around $10 per box. The average cost of plinking .40S&W is closer to $15. .45acp is up to the $20 mark. Considering L.E. studies show it takes an average of 1,000rnds to become proficient with any given handgun, there is a LOT of money to be saved learning how to shoot a 9mm.
Being that you're just turning 21, and this is your first pistol, I'm assuming you have little experience shooting handguns?
If this is the case, you need to start out with something a bit bigger--and without a lot of recoil and muzzle flash. You don't want to start out with something very difficult to shoot accurately--such as the Ruger LCP or a subcompact .40 or .45.
(My own personal opinion is that a practical shooting assessment should be a requirement for a concealed weapons permit--way too many people are packing guns they barely know how to use.)
A Ruger P95 would be a great starter gun to learn with, though it is too large for frequent concealed carry. A police trade-in glock 19, 9mm would also be a good choice. These are common around $350, with nightsights, and would be a great learning pistol that could double part-time as a carry weapon--still a bit large for t-shirt only weather. The springfield XD line-up is also top notch. High on my list of recommendations would also be a revolver--a Smith J-frame is very, very easy to conceal....38+p packs plenty of punch, and a small alloy frame means it won't weigh you down on long days (and also won't jam). Any of these should be fairly easy to find at or under $400 in the like-new/used case.
I'll second the notion to steer clear of Taurus...not a good track record for reliability, and a terrible customer service department.
Post by: duckaholic on March 26, 2010, 12:31:22 AM
i have a c.w.p. and when i am carrying, i put it right out in the open, i want people to see it, i call it prevention:yeah:
Post by: ICEMAN on March 26, 2010, 04:54:33 AM
Don't listen to some guys who put the .38 or 9mm down. They are quite deadly. Easier to shoot, cost less and a great way to get started into the sport.
Post by: Huntbear on March 26, 2010, 05:05:16 AM
BIGINNER, look at the Ruger sp101 hammerless. A sweet handling DA only .357 mag. revolver, will handle anything you can throw in it, and will never let you down. They are tough as nails, and quite concealable.
Post by: fisheral87 on March 26, 2010, 11:52:00 AM
www.kel-tec-cnc.com/pf9.htm (http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/pf9.htm)
Post by: huntlakewood on March 26, 2010, 12:28:26 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on March 26, 2010, 08:18:43 PM
Post by: ADAMS on March 26, 2010, 09:06:08 PM
Did they tell you about proper technique for gripping your handgun when firing more rounds in a shorter amount of time?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhellinahandbasket.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F07%2Fgangster-grip-300x240.jpg&hash=5ec2a39d5418485f760564c396c7646e1eab3bae)
Post by: ICEMAN on March 26, 2010, 09:26:36 PM
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Post by: huntlakewood on March 26, 2010, 09:34:43 PM
Post by: TribalDragon911 on March 27, 2010, 02:00:56 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 27, 2010, 04:06:41 PM
ICEMAN You have those on your un dont you ;)
No wonder I keep missing!
Post by: toyman2 on March 27, 2010, 11:04:31 PM
700rds through it and not 1 issue,but its a little heavy.
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Post by: Craig on April 01, 2010, 10:25:30 AM