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Have You Found Your Perfect Handgun?
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Springfeildkid585
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Considering that my "perfect carry gun"
would have the ballistics of a Model 29, the recoil of a Mark II, the concealability of a J frame, and the capacity of an Glock 17, I'm still searching, but my Sig 226 will do for now.
would have the ballistics of a Model 29, the recoil of a Mark II, the concealability of a J frame, and the capacity of an Glock 17, I'm still searching, but my Sig 226 will do for now.
That's a tough one as the way I look at it, the perfect gun for me is the one I shoot the best. Back when I was young, fast, agile and muscular, my choice would've been something entirely different than today in my 6th decade. My body is part of the overall mechanism that makes the bullet hit the target. Onward: My Smith& Wesson Model 17–2 with the 5 ½ inch barrel, combined with a particular load is what I do best with. BTW, I do carry this particular revolver and surprisingly it isn't as difficult to CC as you might imagine. Of course you have to be somewhat creative and willing to spend the extra money for the select holsters that will do the job. Now, when the summer temps reach upward to 115° I compromise to a 7-shot S&W 351 .22 mag w/CT LG350 Grips. Dang, that last part almost sounded like I knew what I was talking about.
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RoyOdhner
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I've found a few that I particularly like:
My two NAA mini revolvers (.22wmr) make great BUGs. I think the .22wmr is nasty little beastie, so there are times I may only have one of those on me - mostly when I'm just putting around the house.
My Taurus TCP has been a reliable little pocket pistol, as has my G42 and Polish P64. I carry them when I need to pocket carry, and want something bigger than the NAA minis.
My M&P Shield (9mm) is the one I carry most. For my purposes and self-defense philosophy, three seven round magazines full of Federal 124 gr HST (standard pressure) and my Shield are gonna give me just about all the juice I'm ever likely to need.
But as far as the spirit of this post is concerned, no... I have not found that perfect gun. I like too many guns. I suppose if I could only have one gun (hey, Hillary might get her happy self elected), then I'd settle for the Shield. Gimme two, then it would be Shield and one of my NAA minis.
My two NAA mini revolvers (.22wmr) make great BUGs. I think the .22wmr is nasty little beastie, so there are times I may only have one of those on me - mostly when I'm just putting around the house.
My Taurus TCP has been a reliable little pocket pistol, as has my G42 and Polish P64. I carry them when I need to pocket carry, and want something bigger than the NAA minis.
My M&P Shield (9mm) is the one I carry most. For my purposes and self-defense philosophy, three seven round magazines full of Federal 124 gr HST (standard pressure) and my Shield are gonna give me just about all the juice I'm ever likely to need.
But as far as the spirit of this post is concerned, no... I have not found that perfect gun. I like too many guns. I suppose if I could only have one gun (hey, Hillary might get her happy self elected), then I'd settle for the Shield. Gimme two, then it would be Shield and one of my NAA minis.
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RoyOdhner
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Yezzir! The Shield is an awesome gun!!
RoyOdhner
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The Taurus TCP is in the same league, except it has the best trigger I've ever experienced on a pocket rocket. Not too thrilled about any Taurus other than the TCP or their M85 snubby, though.
BigCityChief
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My favorite gun, by far, is my Browning HP.
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StrawHat
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Since the 80s, I have carried a 4" "N" frame chambered for the 45 ACP. First, a M28-2 I modified, next a 1917 with a short barrel and no a S&W M22-4. For me, the perfect choice.
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Any gun that reliably covers my "6" and just plain works, no matter the place or the time, is aces in my book.
Since the late 80's that role has been fulfilled primarily by Glocks but for some years earlier and some since my issued (or owned) Model 15, 19, 36 and 6906 never failed me either when they were part of my daily life.
Since the late 80's that role has been fulfilled primarily by Glocks but for some years earlier and some since my issued (or owned) Model 15, 19, 36 and 6906 never failed me either when they were part of my daily life.
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jtpur
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Yes. I have found the perfect firearm to carry concealed. IT is so perfect no one, and no expert will or can disagree that it is the perfect firearm to conceal.
Are you ready? IT is the one you have concealed on you and not the one concealed in your gun safe!
Are you ready? IT is the one you have concealed on you and not the one concealed in your gun safe!
No I haven't found the PERFECT one - though I have found several darned good ones.
But if I ever did, what fun would that be? I'd have to stop looking and stop acquiring new ones to try....
But if I ever did, what fun would that be? I'd have to stop looking and stop acquiring new ones to try....
digiroc
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Yes! I have found my Perfect Handgun ...
In fact I have found several perfect handguns.
My super light .357 capable AirLite PD is the most concealable, easiest to carry, and fastest to deploy from AISW carry. It's my primary carry gun. Once I put Crimson Trace rubber laser grips on it the 11.4 oz gun became much more pleasant to shoot and easier to aim.
Newly acquired is my Shorty Forty. Performance Center perfection in a semi-auto. With a Briley barrel bushing and hand fitted oversize slide rails it's a precision instrument. A holly grail I can hold in my hand and enjoy shooting.
For general woods carry, hiking, hunting, and unparalleled beauty, my model 69 is the pick. 5 round .44 Mag in "L" frame. The gun just looks and feel great. Like the AirLite, a Crimson Trace laser grip cushions recoil and adds laser aiming.
Digiroc
In fact I have found several perfect handguns.
My super light .357 capable AirLite PD is the most concealable, easiest to carry, and fastest to deploy from AISW carry. It's my primary carry gun. Once I put Crimson Trace rubber laser grips on it the 11.4 oz gun became much more pleasant to shoot and easier to aim.
Newly acquired is my Shorty Forty. Performance Center perfection in a semi-auto. With a Briley barrel bushing and hand fitted oversize slide rails it's a precision instrument. A holly grail I can hold in my hand and enjoy shooting.
For general woods carry, hiking, hunting, and unparalleled beauty, my model 69 is the pick. 5 round .44 Mag in "L" frame. The gun just looks and feel great. Like the AirLite, a Crimson Trace laser grip cushions recoil and adds laser aiming.
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Not sure, most of us never really know until we handle it enough and shoot it enough.
However there are things we can rule out or in.
For me what I have discovered is, if I'm going to carry on my person it has to be in the front pocket and I will no longer make any concessions on that point.
Next, it has to be at the very least somewhat enjoyable at the range beyond just remembering how it handles and feels to shoot it.
And those two points right there has been somewhat of a dilemma for me. Because I don't really trust semi-automatics but they carry nicer than a revolver, but at the same time when I carried my 642 which carried nice enough it wasn't that fun at the range.
Nothing brutal but surely could be approved upon as I would like to develop one handed shooting skills and from even the weak hand/off-handed.
However, I could be on to something as I just ordered a new Sig P290 in the .380 version. Smaller than the 642, double action only which is what I like and almost half the ft. lbs. of recoil of the 642.
It does weight a a little more but nothing radical and it will ride good. So, if this latest scheme of mine pans out I'll be golden.
I'll have BIG Hoss my Governor on off-body carry and house duty and the Sig for the quick draw.
This trial and error jive has cost me literally into the 4 figure range,
the Sig will be the 9th (10 one refusal at the FFL) gun in 19 months.
Mike in Reedley
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30+ years of LE and literally 100s of handguns later (not all cc practical though), I keep coming back to what I started with a J frame and a 1911. My last and best years as a cop was as a detective sergeant with my Les Baer Thunder Ranch and a 442.
Now that I'm retired my role, and subsequently, the role of my EDC has changed. My always handgun is a 638 loaded with BB 158 SWC LHP. My 1911 has shrunk to a Kimber Commander length stainless slide and Officers Model aluminum alloy frame (Compact Carry II Stainless?) loaded with Win Ranger 230 JHP. I just bought a Kahr CW9, so that could replace the Kimber.
My truck handgun alternates between a M&P mid-size .45 and a Model 69 loaded with 44 Spl BB 240 LSWC. My truck rifle changed from an evil AR to a wholesome Chiappa Model 92 in .357.
Now that I'm retired my role, and subsequently, the role of my EDC has changed. My always handgun is a 638 loaded with BB 158 SWC LHP. My 1911 has shrunk to a Kimber Commander length stainless slide and Officers Model aluminum alloy frame (Compact Carry II Stainless?) loaded with Win Ranger 230 JHP. I just bought a Kahr CW9, so that could replace the Kimber.
My truck handgun alternates between a M&P mid-size .45 and a Model 69 loaded with 44 Spl BB 240 LSWC. My truck rifle changed from an evil AR to a wholesome Chiappa Model 92 in .357.
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elm_creek_smith
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I have several "Perfect Handgun(s):"
1. My "perfect backup gun," or "always gun," is my S&W Model 642-2.
2. My "perfect concealed carry gun" is my 3 inch S&W Model 13-3 round butt with Bianchi Lightning grips.
3. My "perfect open carry/woods walking gun" is my tapered 4 inch S&W Model 10-5 square butt with factory magnas and a Tyler T-Grip.
4. My "perfect carry gun," meaning the one I'm most likely to carry as primary off-duty is my 2 inch S&W Model 12-2 round butt with factory (serialed to the gun) magnas and a Tyler T-Grip.
I don't have a "perfect duty gun," yet, but I'm carrying a 4 inch Model 686-6 with round butt Hogues on it right now. It'll do. If I retire and start working for myself, I'll be looking for a 5 inch S&W Model 327 TRR8.
1. My "perfect backup gun," or "always gun," is my S&W Model 642-2.
2. My "perfect concealed carry gun" is my 3 inch S&W Model 13-3 round butt with Bianchi Lightning grips.
3. My "perfect open carry/woods walking gun" is my tapered 4 inch S&W Model 10-5 square butt with factory magnas and a Tyler T-Grip.
4. My "perfect carry gun," meaning the one I'm most likely to carry as primary off-duty is my 2 inch S&W Model 12-2 round butt with factory (serialed to the gun) magnas and a Tyler T-Grip.
I don't have a "perfect duty gun," yet, but I'm carrying a 4 inch Model 686-6 with round butt Hogues on it right now. It'll do. If I retire and start working for myself, I'll be looking for a 5 inch S&W Model 327 TRR8.
Most often carried nowadays is my Kahr CM9. It carries nicely either IWB or front pants pocket and holds two more rounds than my M36 which is a worthy alternate for at least 40 years. The ultimate hideaway is the little LCP which is always in my pocket when in the house.
Too right. I never thought a tiny pocket pistol could ever shoot well enough to carry for defensive purposes. Still I lugged too much iron too many years on the job and came to hate weight so I took a chance and got a Ruger LCP Custom. Not much of a powerhouse but I figure its more important to have it on me in the first place as priorities go.
When I first shot the thing I was amazed . Sure it kicks but the trigger was better than the HK P 2000 they last forced on me. After a box of shells you have had enough but the recoil is still reasonable and follow up shots are natural and fast.
When I last shot my HR214 Qualification I decided to shoot fast just like the real thing. They weren't really scoring anyways so I blasted away like I did at agency qualifications in the past. I wanted the training more than the score so went all head shots out to 15 yards. Darned if I didn't hit every one if you include an ear shot. Still, rapid aim and fire results like that with a gun you can't even get a full grip on is sort of comforting. After 15 yards I decided to go center mass as my shootin aint all that great.
I guess I was most impressed with the trigger. Sort of long but buttery smooth. The real sights are a tad high but don't drag for me in a Desantis holster. The only thing I don't like is the lack of an empty chamber slide lock . The best thing is while in its holster it is so small I can't tell it from my smart phone or wallet. That's worth something. The more I shoot it the more impressed I am with this tiny pistol. I trust it (as long as its in the holster) plenty enough to keep one in the tube.
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