Agreed. I don't think I would ever open carry if it went through but it would be nice not to have to worry about a shirt that rides up a bit too much or happens to stick above the gun when getting out of the car.
Concealed Carry in Texas?
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Agreed. I don't think I would ever open carry if it went through but it would be nice not to have to worry about a shirt that rides up a bit too much or happens to stick above the gun when getting out of the car.
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I know a few people that conceal carry Berettas. The guy that talked me into getting my CHL carries a Beretta 96 every day.
You can conceal just about any firearm with the right holster.
Id wager you could conceal a Desert Eagle 50 in cargo shorts and a t-shirt.
I have a holster for a Beretta 92 hanging on my wall right now that I made myself. It conceals very well. The only thing I cant test with the Blue Gun is the weight factor, but my friend with the 96 wore it and said it was the most comfortable holster he had ever worn. So I made him one too
You can conceal just about any firearm with the right holster.
Id wager you could conceal a Desert Eagle 50 in cargo shorts and a t-shirt.
I have a holster for a Beretta 92 hanging on my wall right now that I made myself. It conceals very well. The only thing I cant test with the Blue Gun is the weight factor, but my friend with the 96 wore it and said it was the most comfortable holster he had ever worn. So I made him one too
Just how big is that Beretta?
I conceal a five inch 1911 very easily and have carried in TX often. There is no printing and I do not need a jacket.
Just get a good IWB holster or try Mexican Carry.
Any type handgun other than a Desert Eagle or some similar weapon can be concealed with little effort.
I conceal a five inch 1911 very easily and have carried in TX often. There is no printing and I do not need a jacket.
Just get a good IWB holster or try Mexican Carry.
Any type handgun other than a Desert Eagle or some similar weapon can be concealed with little effort.
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texasarmed,
The Beretta 92/M9 is quite a bit bigger and heavier than a Bulldog.
The Beretta is 34 ozs. vs. 22 oz. for the Bulldog. Also, 15 or so rounds of 9mm weigh about 50% more than 5 rounds of .44 Spl., adding even more depending on exact ammo used.
The Beretta is 8.5" long vs. 6.7" for the Bulldog.
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I guess that leaves out the Beretta for me then. I currently carry a second revolver, a S&W 642-1 38 Spl, in a right handed paddle holster. But I just recently decided to order a pocket holster for the S&W 642-1, to keep in my right pocket. I saw one on the internet that holds five 38Spl rounds in a strip with the pocket holster. That might help a lot to keep from having to draw when approached by someone that might be a threat. I have just one small pocket for my heavy expensive shirt (tee shirt), and keep 3 of the 44 Spl speedloaders in it, and a container for a hearing aid with 15 more 44 rounds in it. That Berettao sounds like a cannon to me, and would indeed be too heavy for me to carry the way I dress, in Texas.
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texasarmed,
The Beretta 92/M9 is quite a bit bigger and heavier than a Bulldog.
The Beretta is 34 ozs. vs. 22 oz. for the Bulldog. Also, 15 or so rounds of 9mm weigh about 50% more than 5 rounds of .44 Spl., adding even more depending on exact ammo used.
The Beretta is 8.5" long vs. 6.7" for the Bulldog.
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I guess that leaves out the Beretta for me then. I currently carry a second revolver, a S&W 642-1 38 Spl, in a right handed paddle holster. But I just recently decided to order a pocket holster for the S&W 642-1, to keep in my right pocket. I saw one on the internet that holds five 38Spl rounds in a strip with the pocket holster. That might help a lot to keep from having to draw when approached by someone that might be a threat. I have just one small pocket for my heavy expensive shirt (tee shirt), and keep 3 of the 44 Spl speedloaders in it, and a container for a hearing aid with 15 more 44 rounds in it. That Berettao sounds like a cannon to me, and would indeed be too heavy for me to carry the way I dress, in Texas.
sipowicz
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Yes, a good holster is key...but there is a big difference between concealing a duty size weapon under a t-shirt in front of your bathroom mirror (like we so often see on the gun forums)...and carrying it undetected and halfway comfortable throughout your day to day activities.
photoman
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My experience, living in ~hot~ Texas, is that carrying a full size pistol concealed is a real pain in the arse unless you wear a shirt the size of a woman's dress.
I've read comments a number of times about open carry making someone a target for a bad guy...maybe I just don't get it, but if I was going to pick out someone to mug, it sure wouldn't be someone whom I could see was carrying a gun! I would assume that he or she knew how to use it, and was ready to do so, and move along to a more suitable victim....someone weaker and less protected.
I wish we had open carry, thus making it an option if you wanted to carry, or at least removing the concern about possible printing, or other nervous-nellie issues when they do see a hint of your gun, if you conceal carry.
I wish we had open carry, thus making it an option if you wanted to carry, or at least removing the concern about possible printing, or other nervous-nellie issues when they do see a hint of your gun, if you conceal carry.
photoman
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Unless you were a "bad guy" and needed a cheap gun. It's not that hard to sneak up on someone (nobody is in "condition yellow" 100% of the time). Also, most "bad guys" are not that impressed with guns as they have lived around them all there life and don't get "all lightheaded" at the sight of a gun like the sheeple do.
I'm all for open carry but would carry concealed if given the option.
Well, that is true...and I guess I have assumed that "bad guys" have logical thought processes, like the rest of us.
caryg
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What I like about TEXAS, they give the American Veteran a break on their CHL prices. Hope other states do also.
Grog
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I doubt it, the governor himself dodged the question on Guntalk radio. Texas is nowhere as gun-friendly as some states, despite what is said by Texans.
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While this is true, we are very self-defense friendly.
photoman
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It's not up to the Governor as to whether Texas gets open carry or not (unfortunately... He's very pro-gun).
While Texas is not as gun CARRY friendly as some states like Arizona or Vermont, Texas is a very gun friendly state. Unfortunately, we've had a very LARGE influx of yankees (said with love of course) and fruits and nuts from California lately that are going to have a negative effect on the culture and politics of the state (seems the word has gotten out about our healthy job/employment situation here and they are coming in by the droves).
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jag312
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Open carry is legal in California, but the gun has to be unloaded. If I was a gang member/street criminal and saw some guy walking around with an unloaded gun, I would beat him over the head with a 2X4 and take the gun. I believe in concealed carry, because there is nothing like a surprise to ruin some criminal's day. I wish California would loosen the requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit.
In 1998 three street criminals tried to mug me in San Francisco. It has been a long time, but I still remember the look of sheer terror on the face of the apparent leader when I opened my jacket. His eyes opened up so big I thought they were going to fall out of his head. It has been a long time, but just remembering about it brings an ear to ear smile.
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QUOTE: Moxie
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texasarmed,
The Beretta 92/M9 is quite a bit bigger and heavier than a Bulldog.
The Beretta is 34 ozs. vs. 22 oz. for the Bulldog. Also, 15 or so rounds of 9mm weigh about 50% more than 5 rounds of .44 Spl., adding even more depending on exact ammo used.
The Beretta is 8.5" long vs. 6.7" for the Bulldog.
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Moxie, I have learned just today that my Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Spl 3" weapon was made in the latter part of 1975.
When I took it to a gun shop recently they said it has one of those things that supposed to keep the gun from firing unless the hammer is brought to full cock or the hammer is pulled.
Both my S&W 38 Snub and my Taurust 851 38 Spl Snub have this safety feature. Do you know if the Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Spl I have made as far back as 1975 if it could possibly fire
a round if the weapon were dropped. I keep five rounds in it, not four? Thanks
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texasarmed,
The Beretta 92/M9 is quite a bit bigger and heavier than a Bulldog.
The Beretta is 34 ozs. vs. 22 oz. for the Bulldog. Also, 15 or so rounds of 9mm weigh about 50% more than 5 rounds of .44 Spl., adding even more depending on exact ammo used.
The Beretta is 8.5" long vs. 6.7" for the Bulldog.
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Moxie, I have learned just today that my Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Spl 3" weapon was made in the latter part of 1975.
When I took it to a gun shop recently they said it has one of those things that supposed to keep the gun from firing unless the hammer is brought to full cock or the hammer is pulled.
Both my S&W 38 Snub and my Taurust 851 38 Spl Snub have this safety feature. Do you know if the Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Spl I have made as far back as 1975 if it could possibly fire
a round if the weapon were dropped. I keep five rounds in it, not four? Thanks
texasarmed,
What you are referring to is a transfer bar. It is designed to keep the gun from firing unless the trigger is pulled, etc., as you indicated. It shouldn't fire when dropped, even when loaded with 5 rounds. It was designed with that in mind. Some call the transfer bar a hammer block. Same thing. Also see:
Charter Arms Bulldog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
What you are referring to is a transfer bar. It is designed to keep the gun from firing unless the trigger is pulled, etc., as you indicated. It shouldn't fire when dropped, even when loaded with 5 rounds. It was designed with that in mind. Some call the transfer bar a hammer block. Same thing. Also see:
Charter Arms Bulldog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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