I couldn't agree with you more..it's "one of the best".... except.... I'm lucky enough to have a 3 inch 66..... in my opinion a "bit "best'er"!!!!!!!!
Have You Found Your Perfect Handgun?
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I couldn't agree with you more..it's "one of the best".... except.... I'm lucky enough to have a 3 inch 66..... in my opinion a "bit "best'er"!!!!!!!!
Inusuit
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Currently I'm liking a nickel plated Model 38 with a reload in a speed strip. Traveling I carry a Glock 19 and two extra magazines. Working around the ranch, it's my KelTec PMR 30. As others have noted, there is no one perfect carry gun, IMHO.
Rick_A
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While I have a few to choose from these days, it doesn't get much better than these:
20140728_154830 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20140728_154830 by Slick_Rick77, on FlickrYou mean the Czech gun with the fat grips that I can't conceal well?
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Try a different holster, people can conceal a 1911 quite well, a CZ83 should be a cake walk.
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I have a couple Baby Chiefs that I drop in my pocket on occasion, but mostly it's the Series 70 1911 that's my favorite.
DD357
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In a wheel gun a snub K; an auto - haven't come to decision yet.
Yes..........I have MANY that are perfect.
I will stick with my Makarov. It has proven flawlessly reliable in over 1,600 rounds of ammo through it. That REALLY makes me like it, and with 8+1 and a slim comfortable grip, it suit me very well. The CZ-82/83s are good guns, but too large for the 9x18mm cartridge IMHO.
scooter123
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Yes, MANY TIMES. However there are times when my Perfect handgun is a 4 inch model 67, times when it's a 2 1/2 inch model 19, and times when it's either a 1911 Commander or a 1911 Government model. It seems that I have a rather difficult time in settling on what is Perfect on a Permanent basis. To be blunt, I just can't make up my mind.
gunfighter48
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I found mine about 20 years ago 45ACP 1911 Commanders. I just bought a Ruger LW Commander in 9mm and also have a Shield 9mm. But I'm a 45 guy at heart!!
Neely52
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642 my edc. Fits in pocket with perfection. 5 rounds of 38+p and I'm good to go.
MetalMan
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Shield 9 or a Model 49 J frame. Their title might be in jeopardy. Planning on acquiring the new Shield 45 when they finally become available. If it proves to be anywhere near as dependable as my 9mm, it'll become my favorite.
cp2146
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Ditto! For my dress up days, it's a Bodyguard 380 in a pocket holster. Casual days, it's my Shield 40 in a DeSantis scabbard on my right hip, under an open shirt (over a t-shirt). My wife carries her 638 snub nose in her purse.
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No, I haven't, but I know what it would be....an H&K P30sk single stack. Nothing wrong with the P30sk as is though it is just a little chubby to carry iwb FOR ME. The gun I carry every day is the .380 Bodyguard and love the gun....totally reliable and accurate.
Cal44
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I just renewed my CCW and put my M431PD and M49 on the list.
So far, I like the 431 best. It disappears in my pocket and is so light I forget I'm carrying it.
It's shown below with a Nemesis holster, 32 H&R Magnum Critical Defense in a speed loader (my carry ammo) and a speed loader with Buffalo Bore 32 long round nose as a reload.
I may move to 32 H&R Magnum Buffalo Bore 100 gr JHP as both carry and reload ammo. Need more experience with it first.
So far, I like the 431 best. It disappears in my pocket and is so light I forget I'm carrying it.
It's shown below with a Nemesis holster, 32 H&R Magnum Critical Defense in a speed loader (my carry ammo) and a speed loader with Buffalo Bore 32 long round nose as a reload.
I may move to 32 H&R Magnum Buffalo Bore 100 gr JHP as both carry and reload ammo. Need more experience with it first.
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101Voodoo
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For a revolver, the Model 66 2 1/2" is just about perfect, for an auto the Springfield XDM in .45.
TAC
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686 Plus 2.5" for EDC, and a 640 as a backup.
AZretired
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No such thins as the perfect handgun! If there was we would all stop searching for it and that would end all our fun. The closest I have come to perfect is a bobbed hammer M-64 snubby.
Now if they would just re-introduce the M-12 in a +P rated version with SS cylinder and barrel!
Now if they would just re-introduce the M-12 in a +P rated version with SS cylinder and barrel!
Towns
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Right now, the "perfect" carry gun is a 6906 that has a really nice DA trigger pull. 12+1 in a very compact package suits me well.
The 3913 is also close to "perfect".
The 3913 is also close to "perfect".
But where is yer Rough Rider?
I loaned it to a friend and he dry fired it and broke the firing pin. He said he only did it a "few" times.
I just haven't had the time to deal with it and we are having too much month left at the end of the money lately. I'll either get it fixed or wait till Academy puts them on sale again and get a new one. Not shooting much these days either and when I shoot .22s I'm still givin' my new Sig 1911-22 all the action. The rough rider is on the back burner for the time being.
DevilDog72
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...uhhhh....no. That said my 19-8 4" is my favorite side arm and my OC, the most used ,however, is my 19-4 snub, EDC. I carry the 66-3 snub to church and other such occasions and the 642-1 nl rides along with the others......
Rastoff
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Have I found the perfect carry gun? Why yes I have:
Perfect in every way.
I have a Hi Power too. They're fine too, but I'll stick with a man's caliber thank you. Y'all are welcome to continue with those sissy calibers if you like. Why fire twice when one will do?
Perfect in every way.
I have a Hi Power too. They're fine too, but I'll stick with a man's caliber thank you. Y'all are welcome to continue with those sissy calibers if you like. Why fire twice when one will do?
No, you're wrong about that. Even though I've found the perfect one, I still love guns. I'll continue to buy more as long as I'm able. This way I can compare and see that my chosen gun is more perfecter.Have I found my perfect handgun? I hope not because then I'd have no reason to buy more.
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