Kframerbluvr
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The ammo situation seems to be reversed here in Central VA. Tons of .40 and much less 9mm on the shelf.
What is your choice for the best handgun for self defense? Why???
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The ammo situation seems to be reversed here in Central VA. Tons of .40 and much less 9mm on the shelf.
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For me for semi autos, it is a Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP
For revolvers, it is a model 58
For revolvers, it is a model 58
RudyN
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If I ever get my LTC here in California I will either carry a XD9SC or S&W Shield in 9mm. Maybe a 686 4" if I buy one.
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I still stick to my original reply to the thread. The best firearm for self defense is the one you have on you. I also agree whole heatedly with Phil. The entire circumstance of where I'm going and why will dictate what pistol I will bring with me. Given that I can't stand carrying IWB...
Kahr P380: Can go with me just about anywhere. Slips into dress pants pocket, inside sport coat pocket, even in a leather Sneaky Pete holster. I can pocket two very small spare mags easily. 19 rounds of 95gr JHP's are available to me.
Sig P938: Can go with me in almost any situation where I don't have to tuck in my shirt and I need to be as discrete as possible. It rides in a DeSantis mini scabbard & two spare mags in a DeSantis mag carrier. 19 rounds of 124gr 9mm JHP's are available to me.
H&K VP9: In the late Fall, Winter, Early Spring when I am wearing sweatshirts, fleeces, or winter coats I can get away carrying a full size H&K VP9 & two spare mags. 46 rounds of 124gr JHP's are available to me.
The one pistol that I will carry most of the time when I can do it?
Glock 29 SF. Why? Because I find carrying a 4"-6" .357 Magnum revolver to be cumbersome. It's also more challenging to carry extra ammo in a speed loader. It's hard for me to reload a revolver quickly and effectively under stress. Full spec charged 10mm ammo out of the 3.77" barrel gives me similar ballistics to .357 Mag in an easier to carry & easier to reload package. Between the one round in the chamber, one mag in the pistol, and the two mags on my hip, I have 31 rounds of Underwood 10mm at my disposal.
It's all about individual preferences. Give me a year. I might get the bug to carry that 4" - 6" S&W 686 plus.
Kahr P380: Can go with me just about anywhere. Slips into dress pants pocket, inside sport coat pocket, even in a leather Sneaky Pete holster. I can pocket two very small spare mags easily. 19 rounds of 95gr JHP's are available to me.
Sig P938: Can go with me in almost any situation where I don't have to tuck in my shirt and I need to be as discrete as possible. It rides in a DeSantis mini scabbard & two spare mags in a DeSantis mag carrier. 19 rounds of 124gr 9mm JHP's are available to me.
H&K VP9: In the late Fall, Winter, Early Spring when I am wearing sweatshirts, fleeces, or winter coats I can get away carrying a full size H&K VP9 & two spare mags. 46 rounds of 124gr JHP's are available to me.
The one pistol that I will carry most of the time when I can do it?
Glock 29 SF. Why? Because I find carrying a 4"-6" .357 Magnum revolver to be cumbersome. It's also more challenging to carry extra ammo in a speed loader. It's hard for me to reload a revolver quickly and effectively under stress. Full spec charged 10mm ammo out of the 3.77" barrel gives me similar ballistics to .357 Mag in an easier to carry & easier to reload package. Between the one round in the chamber, one mag in the pistol, and the two mags on my hip, I have 31 rounds of Underwood 10mm at my disposal.
It's all about individual preferences. Give me a year. I might get the bug to carry that 4" - 6" S&W 686 plus.
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The typical advice here is "the gun you shoot best." I don't follow that advice, however.
A 3913/14 works the best for how I carry. I do not shoot it as well as my ladyfriend's Glock 19. That pistol would be my pick for the "best" carry gun. It's just not the best for me. Too thick, and I can't get past my mental block of a striker-fired trigger set-up.
The difference in accuracy is not enough to pry me away from a DA first shot. I also like that the trigger on the 39 series is similar to the revolvers I sometimes carry, as well as my Kel-Tec. No safeties, and no surprises.
A 3913/14 works the best for how I carry. I do not shoot it as well as my ladyfriend's Glock 19. That pistol would be my pick for the "best" carry gun. It's just not the best for me. Too thick, and I can't get past my mental block of a striker-fired trigger set-up.
The difference in accuracy is not enough to pry me away from a DA first shot. I also like that the trigger on the 39 series is similar to the revolvers I sometimes carry, as well as my Kel-Tec. No safeties, and no surprises.
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