cmort666
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I'm sure a lot of .25s have too. That's a personal choice. I choose "no".
Odd question I know but 9x19 for CCW?
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HOUSTON RICK
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After handling as many different small handguns as I could find I opted for the Kel Tec P11. Frankly the final deciding factor came down to price. Money is tight and I knew I was not going to spend more than $300 new or used. This morning my son and I drove to a shop two counties away I had not visited for a couple years. He had a used Kel Tec P11 that after negotiations I ended up with for under $200 OTD with a box of ammo.
I have not had much time to test it out yet but I ran a couple mags of mixed ammo through it with no problems. It's a little big for pocket carry but if hides well in a belt slide holster.
Over all I think it was a good value. I've been happy with my P32 so far. If money was less of an object I would probably have chosen something else, but that's the facts.
I have not had much time to test it out yet but I ran a couple mags of mixed ammo through it with no problems. It's a little big for pocket carry but if hides well in a belt slide holster.
Over all I think it was a good value. I've been happy with my P32 so far. If money was less of an object I would probably have chosen something else, but that's the facts.
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That's a smoking deal in anybody's book!
Mediumbore
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Be aware that ultra-concealable 9mm's tend to be very unforgiving of poor grip/support and will malfunction more easily if limp-wristed. Given that, when things get that small I usually opt for a J-frame. That said, the 9mm is very efficient in short barrels and doesn't seem to give up as much oomph as a .45 does. Good premium ammo in 9mm is an excellent choice for self defense.
38-44HD45
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Thought I'd resurrect this thread, instead of starting a new one. I just received two holsters from K&D Holsters, which I only discovered thanks to Wyatt Earp. I've already thanked Wyatt, but I wanted to second his opinion here.
The quality of the leather and the workmanship appears to be excellent, with tight, straight, uniform stitching, smooth, well finished edges and perfect boning. The kydex belt clips are robust and appear to be substantially heavier duty than any I've seen on other brands.
I'm at this moment carrying my 9x23 "Super Aegis" in the Thunderbird model, and it is as comfortable as my Brommeland Max-Con V. I have some back problems, and many, otherwise excellent, high quality holsters tend to irritate my low back. It does not seem that that will be a problem with the K&Ds.
While 12-16 weeks may seem like a long time (mine took more like 17 1/2, due to a backorder on the clips) it is less than with many custom makers, and the prices Kevin charges are 1/2 to 2/3 what you'll pay for equivalent quality from most other holster builders.
I'm looking forward to trying my other one, a "Dakota Defender," as a tuckable with my Kel-Tec PF-9. I've not had much luck with tuckables before, but I have high hopes for this one.
The quality of the leather and the workmanship appears to be excellent, with tight, straight, uniform stitching, smooth, well finished edges and perfect boning. The kydex belt clips are robust and appear to be substantially heavier duty than any I've seen on other brands.
I'm at this moment carrying my 9x23 "Super Aegis" in the Thunderbird model, and it is as comfortable as my Brommeland Max-Con V. I have some back problems, and many, otherwise excellent, high quality holsters tend to irritate my low back. It does not seem that that will be a problem with the K&Ds.
While 12-16 weeks may seem like a long time (mine took more like 17 1/2, due to a backorder on the clips) it is less than with many custom makers, and the prices Kevin charges are 1/2 to 2/3 what you'll pay for equivalent quality from most other holster builders.
I'm looking forward to trying my other one, a "Dakota Defender," as a tuckable with my Kel-Tec PF-9. I've not had much luck with tuckables before, but I have high hopes for this one.
ColbyBruce
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Rear view, L to R, S&W #908 9mm, Walther PP .32 a.c.p., Beretta #84 .380 a.c.p.
Rossi #68 .38 special on top of a Walther PP .32, and a Beretta #84 .380 on top of a S&W #908 9mm.
Walther PP on top of a S&W #908.
A Astra A75L 9mm pistol, right at the same size as the S&W #908 9mm.
I do not have photos of it with anything else, but my Beretta #70 .32 a.c.p. is the same overall size as the above guns. I have carried it for years, preferring it over a J frame S&W. Much flatter and a greater cartridge capacity.
I gave just under $225.00 for the S&W #908 and $63.00 for the Astra, which was missing the magazine. I got two mags from www.e-gunparts.com for $37.00 shipped. Both good guns at decent prices.
Rossi #68 .38 special on top of a Walther PP .32, and a Beretta #84 .380 on top of a S&W #908 9mm.
Walther PP on top of a S&W #908.
A Astra A75L 9mm pistol, right at the same size as the S&W #908 9mm.
I do not have photos of it with anything else, but my Beretta #70 .32 a.c.p. is the same overall size as the above guns. I have carried it for years, preferring it over a J frame S&W. Much flatter and a greater cartridge capacity.
I gave just under $225.00 for the S&W #908 and $63.00 for the Astra, which was missing the magazine. I got two mags from www.e-gunparts.com for $37.00 shipped. Both good guns at decent prices.
Frizzman
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The gun I carry the most these days is a Kahr P9 Covert in a Mitch Rosen snap on holster with Corbon DPX cartridges. It is powerful enough to get through to major organs and the DPX bullet is really very good at penetrating barriers, staying together and still expanding. The Kahr was not cheap but it is light, accurate, very compact and mine has proven reliable. I used to carry a J Frame Airweight most of the time but the Kahr has virtually replaced those for me.
I have a Glock 26 also but have been carrying it less since I got the Kahr. It is heavier and thicker but will take magazines from the PC 10 shot mags to the G17 hicaps. I feel well enough protected by the 9X19.
I have a Glock 26 also but have been carrying it less since I got the Kahr. It is heavier and thicker but will take magazines from the PC 10 shot mags to the G17 hicaps. I feel well enough protected by the 9X19.
ColbyBruce,
What do you think of the Rossi? In my search for an upgrade to my CCW firearms I had a chance to handle the small Rossi side by side with the new S&W J's. I know I shouldn't say this here but if I had been making a decision strictly on how the action felt and lock-up I'd have bought the Rossi.
The new J's do not have the same feel action wise as my old J's and I's.
What do you think of the Rossi? In my search for an upgrade to my CCW firearms I had a chance to handle the small Rossi side by side with the new S&W J's. I know I shouldn't say this here but if I had been making a decision strictly on how the action felt and lock-up I'd have bought the Rossi.
The new J's do not have the same feel action wise as my old J's and I's.
HEADKNOCKER
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I carry a 9mm quite a bit in either the 3913NL or one or both of these 940s, The 547 has never seen a carry holster & is strickly a range gun.
And there all S&Ws!!
I have a super sweet Beretta92FS but haven't carried it in over 8-10 years, Just too big & bulky when there's these smaller lighter options
I've been useing New Old stock Federal 9mm Nyclads for carry in these Smiths & still have some 9BPLEs that are +P+ but haven't used them in the Smith & Wessons, I'm sure they'd be fine in the K Frame 547..
Gary/Hk
3913NL Pair of 940s Model 547
And there all S&Ws!!
I have a super sweet Beretta92FS but haven't carried it in over 8-10 years, Just too big & bulky when there's these smaller lighter options
I've been useing New Old stock Federal 9mm Nyclads for carry in these Smiths & still have some 9BPLEs that are +P+ but haven't used them in the Smith & Wessons, I'm sure they'd be fine in the K Frame 547..
Gary/Hk
3913NL Pair of 940s Model 547
ColbyBruce
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The Rossi was O.K. for the money; it was an older one. I sold it to my brother shortly after buying the S&W #908.
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