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Old 09-28-2016, 06:27 AM
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Ported barrel or NO ported barrel for carry/self defense??? Which one 9mm performance center shield or 9mm regular shield for carry/ home defense... Just a little help please. For a middle aged female who wants a lasting good for protection.
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:02 AM
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IMO ported barrels do nothing except increase muzzle blast and diminish vision in low light situations. I would totally avoid them particularly in a defensive firearm.
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:07 AM
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I feel the smarter choice is to get the orginal 9mm shield with tritium night sights would be the best way to go here. Especially for a older female for self defense.
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:14 AM
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My opinion is the same as the two already given.
Age and gender do not change my opinion.
Best of luck!
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:19 AM
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Question.... If you buy a 9mm orginal shield can they put the tritium night sights on the shield or do I need to look for one that already has them?
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Old 09-28-2016, 07:46 AM
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I have a nicely customized 3" Model 65 ....... in the mid-80s one of the hot features was to port short barrels.... in retrospect the only thing I wish I hadn't done was mag-na-port the barrel........ I carry mostly +P.38s and there isn't pressure to make the ports work.... just flash and blast,
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Old 09-28-2016, 08:44 AM
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Another no for the ports.
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Old 09-28-2016, 09:31 AM
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A gun only needs two holes in the barrel. A hole at one end to place the loaded cartridge and a hole at the other for the bullet to exit. Any more holes than two have ruined a good barrel. Larry
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Old 09-28-2016, 09:56 AM
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Take a ported weapon and hold it at your side or close to your body and pull the trigger. NO-- DON'T!!!!!!!! Absolutely no porting on concealed carry, IMO
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Old 09-28-2016, 11:28 AM
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I don't know of a single reputable instructor that recommends porting on a self-defense handgun, so I'd get the regular model.

I'd also skip the night sites WILSON DEFENSE JOURNAL: Sights-What and Why? Gabe Suarez and Rob Pincus

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Old 09-28-2016, 04:30 PM
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I wouldn't have a gun with a ported barrel for any reason.
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Old 09-28-2016, 04:37 PM
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Everyone said what I would say
So I'll just say have a nice day
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and don't poke holes in your barrels
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Old 09-28-2016, 04:51 PM
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I have a ported 629 4 inch barrel and enjoy it. However, I would never recommend a ported barrel for personal carry/defense. Just find the handgun you like the best, buy it, shoot it, and become very familiar with it. The more comfortable you are with your handgun, the more confident and practical you are in times of stress.
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Old 09-28-2016, 05:45 PM
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Thank you all for the help. I just went and picked up my new 9mm shield with tritium night sights and no safety for $479.99. The orginal shield was $422 so I'm happy about my decision.
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