weapon for concealed carry

Amber Lamps · 03-02-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Tauras 357 or 38 (Though 357 will fire 38s) stub nose revolver. 5shot and easily concealed. You can get them new for roughly $300 and used for the low to mid 200s in great shape. Even with a 357 round they are pretty damn accurate and maintain tight groupings, even at long distances. Revolvers are always dependable.

Hah! I remember when Taurus was "persona non grata" with the gun crowd. Oh about 10 years or so ago I was going to buy a 357 from them and EVERYONE I talked said they're junk,etc. It's just funny how these things turn around.

Rider · 03-02-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hah! I remember when Taurus was "persona non grata" with the gun crowd. Oh about 10 years or so ago I was going to buy a 357 from them and EVERYONE I talked said they're junk,etc. It's just funny how these things turn around.

I remember 10 years ago out west when everyone thought Taurus was a great compromise if you didn't want to shell out the cash for a Beretta.

marko138 · 03-02-2009, 10:47 AM

I want to get a concealed permit. And a gun for that matter.

Leon · 03-02-2009, 10:55 AM

Concealing a full size .45 isn't going to be easy or comfortable. You may want to look into compacts or subcompacts. I carry a 9mm Springfield XD and couldn't be happier.

Rider · 03-02-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Leon

Concealing a full size .45 isn't going to be easy or comfortable. You may want to look into compacts or subcompacts. I carry a 9mm Springfield XD and couldn't be happier.

Does that come in a full size version or is that compact only? I also here about the XD-M. What does the M designated model get you?

Leon · 03-02-2009, 11:05 AM

The XD's come in different sizes. I have the subcompact.

Antwanny · 03-02-2009, 11:16 AM

amt .45 backup or or smith compact .45 or 9mm
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Twobanger · 03-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Any opinions on the H&K P2000SK in .40?

fnfalman · 03-02-2009, 02:04 PM

I'd buy a military surpls Romanian/Yugoslavian/Russian/commies Makarov before I'd buy a Hi-Point or a Taurus.

Razor · 03-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Personally, I carry a H&K 45C, great gun to conceal but a bit pricey at about $1100. I also have a S&W M&P .45 thats a full size 10(

) round clip that, belive it or not, actually conceals really well in an Uncle Mike's inside-the-waistband holster. A lot of people really swear by the 9MM's but for my peace of mind, I'll stick with the .45, and you only lose 2 (or 5) rounds depending on the model. But if you need more than 8 rounds (compact) or 10 rounds (full-size) then you are probably in a situation where a few extra rounds wont mean a lot. The 9MM is kinda like the 5.56 for assault rifles... I've seen instances of people being hit with 9MM and not even intially knowing they have been hit, a .45 tends to leave a lasting impression and even if they had body armor (why you are in a situation that pits you against an armored assailant, who knows) and gives you a chance to put some distance between you.

The few problems with inexpensive guns, regardless of the caliber, are tendencies to jam, most only have fixed sights and aren't sighted in that well (some exceptions of course). Whatever you buy, be sure to take it to the range and fire 50-100 rounds of the ammo you will have it loaded with to make sure it doesnt hang-fire. Some of the cheap ammo people use for range work has a tendency to be less than reliable after a couple rounds due to carbon build-up in the barrel and will cause jams. Taking it to the range also allows you see where the gun fires (esp with fixed sights). Normally this wont be a problem close-up, but a little off center could be the difference in you walking away and being carried on a stretcher or in a bodybag at range differences of as little as 15 feet.

It all comes down to what you are comfortable with and how much you are willing to dish out for said comfort.

One suggestion is to find a range that has loaner guns and see what feels good to you because you could spend $1000 on a really nice gun that you cant shoot properly because of a bad fit.

One of the better cheaper pistol lines is the Glock. Durable, near indestructable even, and starting at only about $400... the S&W M&P series starts about $350 for the 9MM, but the berrettas start about $600 if you are not military or law enforcement...

03-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
Leon WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 648	Concealing a full size .45 isn't going to be easy or comfortable. You may want to look into compacts or subcompacts. I carry a 9mm Springfield XD and couldn't be happier. __________________ Loz is a BIG FAT F*CK

03-02-2009, 11:05 AM	#6
Leon WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 648	The XD's come in different sizes. I have the subcompact. __________________ Loz is a BIG FAT F*CK

03-02-2009, 11:16 AM	#7
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	amt .45 backup or or smith compact .45 or 9mm ________ Porn Last edited by Antwanny; 03-14-2011 at 06:43 AM..

03-02-2009, 02:04 PM	#9
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I'd buy a military surpls Romanian/Yugoslavian/Russian/commies Makarov before I'd buy a Hi-Point or a Taurus. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#10
Razor Token Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My House Moto: '07 Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition Posts: 109	Personally, I carry a H&K 45C, great gun to conceal but a bit pricey at about $1100. I also have a S&W M&P .45 thats a full size 10() round clip that, belive it or not, actually conceals really well in an Uncle Mike's inside-the-waistband holster. A lot of people really swear by the 9MM's but for my peace of mind, I'll stick with the .45, and you only lose 2 (or 5) rounds depending on the model. But if you need more than 8 rounds (compact) or 10 rounds (full-size) then you are probably in a situation where a few extra rounds wont mean a lot. The 9MM is kinda like the 5.56 for assault rifles... I've seen instances of people being hit with 9MM and not even intially knowing they have been hit, a .45 tends to leave a lasting impression and even if they had body armor (why you are in a situation that pits you against an armored assailant, who knows) and gives you a chance to put some distance between you. The few problems with inexpensive guns, regardless of the caliber, are tendencies to jam, most only have fixed sights and aren't sighted in that well (some exceptions of course). Whatever you buy, be sure to take it to the range and fire 50-100 rounds of the ammo you will have it loaded with to make sure it doesnt hang-fire. Some of the cheap ammo people use for range work has a tendency to be less than reliable after a couple rounds due to carbon build-up in the barrel and will cause jams. Taking it to the range also allows you see where the gun fires (esp with fixed sights). Normally this wont be a problem close-up, but a little off center could be the difference in you walking away and being carried on a stretcher or in a bodybag at range differences of as little as 15 feet. It all comes down to what you are comfortable with and how much you are willing to dish out for said comfort. One suggestion is to find a range that has loaner guns and see what feels good to you because you could spend $1000 on a really nice gun that you cant shoot properly because of a bad fit. One of the better cheaper pistol lines is the Glock. Durable, near indestructable even, and starting at only about $400... the S&W M&P series starts about $350 for the 9MM, but the berrettas start about $600 if you are not military or law enforcement...

03-02-2009, 01:56 PM	#8
Twobanger Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	Any opinions on the H&K P2000SK in .40?