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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: agerber on June 10, 2010, 04:52:27 PM

Title: Pistol ?
Post by: agerber on June 10, 2010, 04:52:27 PM: so i am about to get my concealed carry permit and want some input on what pistol i should get
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Post by: bonecrusher on June 10, 2010, 04:59:34 PM: S&W 500 mag
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Post by: Goldeneye on June 10, 2010, 05:06:10 PM: Depends what your requirements/needs are. There are a ton of options out there. My normal concealed carry is a .40 S&W sigma.
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Post by: woodswalker on June 10, 2010, 05:21:14 PM: With out knowing you or you skill level, I'd make the generic recommendation of either a 9mm semi-auto or a .38 special revolver. Further dissection is difficult due to a large number of factors.

That said...I'd choose the medium power levels represented by the above choices and advise you to practice, practice and practice some more under widely varied conditions. Keys are shot placement above about ALL else once things drop in the pot and MAKING the decision to do so.

LEARN the carry laws well, be prepared.

Good luck, Welcome and have fun!
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Post by: Elk-aholic on June 10, 2010, 05:28:05 PM: For carry I would buy the Walther PPS in 9mm, I'm happy with mine!
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Post by: Gringo31 on June 10, 2010, 06:05:31 PM: I've had a few "run-ins" and very quickly as I really thought out scenarios, sold my 357 blackhawk and went to a 9mm. High capacity clip gives you more tries :chuckle:
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Post by: markts on June 10, 2010, 06:19:58 PM: I have a Kimber Custom II 45 you could have for a granny :rolleyes: Mark
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 10, 2010, 06:21:09 PM: need more info on what you are looking for my :twocents: for any "pistol" is the xdm the new 3.8 is very nice in 40s&W can't be beat in my eyes the only "pistol" i trust my life with every day.
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Post by: jdb on June 10, 2010, 08:19:24 PM: for concealed carry i'd opt for a s&w snubby probably w/ a concealed hammer
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Post by: Bofire on June 10, 2010, 08:38:05 PM: You need two Para Ord P-14s in shoulder holsters, two kimber 45, pro carry two's in ankle holsters, a beretta P92 in a small of the back holster, and a derringer in a throat holstster.
you'll be fine
and a riot gun
:chuckle:
Carl
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Post by: agerber on June 10, 2010, 08:51:36 PM: Quote from: Bofire on June 10, 2010, 08:38:05 PM
You need two Para Ord P-14s in shoulder holsters, two kimber 45, pro carry two's in ankle holsters, a beretta P92 in a small of the back holster, and a derringer in a throat holstster.
you'll be fine
and a riot gun
:chuckle:
Carl
i could be the dad from boondock saints :guns:
Title: Re: Pistol ?
Post by: ICEMAN on June 10, 2010, 08:54:26 PM: Quote from: jdb on June 10, 2010, 08:19:24 PM
for concealed carry i'd opt for a s&w snubby probably w/ a concealed hammer

Best option for someone new to concealed carry.
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Post by: bobcat on June 10, 2010, 09:08:00 PM: Quote from: bonecrusher on June 10, 2010, 04:59:34 PM
S&W 500 mag

:chuckle: Don't they make anything bigger? :dunno:
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Post by: Wenatcheejay on June 10, 2010, 09:12:52 PM: How about a 454 Casull?

Really? If you are that curious then take a CCW class.
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Post by: bonecrusher on June 10, 2010, 09:37:52 PM: Quote from: bobcat on June 10, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
Quote from: bonecrusher on June 10, 2010, 04:59:34 PM
S&W 500 mag

:chuckle: Don't they make anything bigger? :dunno:

they do but i thought this would be a good beginner carry gun :dunno: i was talkin bout the 8 inch barrel not the big one
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Post by: predatorpro on June 10, 2010, 11:10:11 PM: or a desert eagle, they look so intimidating hopefully punks will just run off! hehe but really there are so many different brands and guns out there you really need to get to a gun shop and look alot, see how it feels, i personally really like walthers and cz, i have a cz 52 thats like 40+ years old and i love it, shoot it all the time and have never had a jam or anything, they dont look super cool and only have a 8 round clip but they dont cost $800 either, you can find them for $150 pretty easy most places unless they have gone up
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Post by: 44 Flattop on June 11, 2010, 02:43:22 PM: Quote from: agerber on June 10, 2010, 04:52:27 PM
... want some input on what pistol i should get
Perhaps you should do a lot of shooting with different pistols before YOU make a choice?

What you are asking would be very much like asking for someone to make a decision about a mate for you. Do you like blondes? Brunettes? Redheads? Tall? Short? Fat? Skinny? Or guys........ ;)

44
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Post by: Rob on June 11, 2010, 03:02:48 PM: Quote from: bobcat on June 10, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
Quote from: bonecrusher on June 10, 2010, 04:59:34 PM
S&W 500 mag

:chuckle: Don't they make anything bigger? :dunno:

I think this might be bigger... not in caliber, but holy cow...
http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18933 (http://www.seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18933)
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Post by: Rob on June 11, 2010, 03:25:40 PM: So i had to look... the shooting times ballistic tables show a 45-70 to have 1640 ft pounds at the barrel... but a 500 S&W has 2800 ft lbs!! That is right around the equal of a 30.06 energy wise.

Still a pretty intimidating looking handgun in that link though!

I would go with a hammerless 357 with a 2 inch barrel for CC. if you want a semi auto, I'd look at a 40 S&W. I am not a fan of the 9mm or a straight 38 special. they are fun to shoot, but just don't carry much knock down power.

And of course, it is nice you can shoot 38's out of a 357 when you want to plink
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Post by: rasbo on June 11, 2010, 05:56:24 PM: go with a wheel gun,save your nuts :chuckle: :chuckle:sp101 is a good one
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 11, 2010, 06:19:08 PM: Determine the primary use for any gun, then determine what gun best suits that task.

If all you're looking for is a gun to carry as self defense, then yes, a snubby 38spl, (Taurus85, Ruger LCR), 357mag, (SP101), Glock in various semi-auto cartridges. (I hate Glocks so I'll just say HK, Ruger, Glock, or other plastic/hybrid semi-auto) will do fine.

If you're looking to hunt with pistol, you'll need a bit more fire power, like 44mag (Ruger Redhawk or Super Blackhawk), and above with at least 6" barrel. If you're looking to carry concealed, while just hiking in the woods, then a revolver with say... 4" barrel in at least 357mag would be a fine choice for cats, bears at close range protection and meth heads. (Ruger GP100)

If you've got more money to spend, Kimber, Colt, DanWesson, 1911 in 45acp would be fine.

-Steve
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Post by: superdown on June 11, 2010, 08:48:26 PM: Here are the two that I own and carry. clothing permitting

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