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KiloFiX wrote: Not forgetting the other gender, there's also purse carry.
Which is a terrible option and I'd advise nobody to use that form of carry.
What would one do if wearing a dress?
If I'm wearing a dress there's bigger issues to worry about...for Humanity! The Wife purse carries. Its not ideal but hey what are you going to do. The positive is that her purse is so large she could carry a sawed off shotgun in it.
Seriously, a FS92 fits, no problem, and thats not a small pistol.
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I'm curious why so many of you don't care for Taurus? I know they had a somewhat questionable reputation at one point, but I was under the impression that that was years ago and that newer models are pretty reliable. I have a Taurus and I've never had any problems with it (knock on wood).
Hordini wrote: I'm curious why so many of you don't care for Taurus? I know they had a somewhat questionable reputation at one point, but I was under the impression that that was years ago and that newer models are pretty reliable. I have a Taurus and I've never had any problems with it (knock on wood).
I dunno. I have a pair of Taurus's (Taurusii?) and have never had any real problems*, and I've run thousands of rounds through them. I know they had a bad reputation but I don't think that's particularly accurate anymore, just as Kimber is coasting on a once-good reputation they no longer deserve. Of course YMMV.
I wouldn't get the Curve which is what i believe that new gun is called, but I don't think I'm the target demo for it either.
*I had a couple of FTE's with the Taurus 1911 during the first 150 rounds fired, but that's pretty normal for any 1911 regardless of manufacturer so I don't think that counts.
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Ouze wrote: I dunno. I have a pair of Taurus's (Taurusii?) and have never had any real problems*, and I've run thousands of rounds through them. I know they had a bad reputation but I don't think that's particularly accurate anymore, just as Kimber is coasting on a once-good reputation they no longer deserve. Of course YMMV.
I wouldn't get the Curve which is what i believe that new gun is called, but I don't think I'm the target demo for it either.
*I had a couple of FTE's with the Taurus 1911 during the first 150 rounds fired, but that's pretty normal for any 1911 regardless of manufacturer so I don't think that counts.
So you're not in the target audience for gimmicks?
Just not anything in .380. I eventually decided that with today's modern rounds, a +P 9MM JHP made by a top manufacturer is probably good enough, but to my thinking .380 is just too small of a caliber for a self-defense gun.
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Breaking in this new gear from Gary C's on ebay. Under $50 to the door, custom layout, color-matched leather. Really nice quality. Holds a Fenix LD10 and a G26/19/17 mag.
New Heavy Gear Log! Also...Grey Knights! The correct pronunciation is Imperial Guard and Stormtroopers, "Astra Militarum" and "Tempestus Scions" are something you'll find at Hogwarts.
NuggzTheNinja wrote: I think it's designed for pocket carry. Not gonna lie...there are times pocket carrying my Shield when I think, "It'd be nice if this thing looked a little bit less like a handgun in my pocket."
I had a friend who used a very small pistol that could fit into an old cassette tape case. I can't remember the model for the life of me, though.
Ouze wrote: Just not anything in .380. I eventually decided that with today's modern rounds, a +P 9MM JHP made by a top manufacturer is probably good enough, but to my thinking .380 is just too small of a caliber for a self-defense gun.
I can see .380 as a viable choice for back up pistol, but I agree on the +P 9mm rounds.
I found a wonderful Kimber .45 compact for less than 900 in Gander Mountain. I was surprised by its quality. I used to carry a PPK/S, and this will be the replacement. Don't get me wrong, though- there is a lot I like about the .380 and the PPK variants.
If I could find a .40 Baby Eagle around here, I would probably carry that.. PROBABLY is the key word because I am not impressed with their quality control as of late. I have one of those .50s but I am going to get rid of it and an AR to put some money towards either a socom or a shortened R700
The .40 Baby Eagle would require a LOT of range time before I would commit to carry.
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Brometheus wrote: I found a wonderful Kimber .45 compact for less than 900 in Gander Mountain. I was surprised by its quality. I used to carry a PPK/S, and this will be the replacement. Don't get me wrong, though- there is a lot I like about the .380 and the PPK variants.
If I could find a .40 Baby Eagle around here, I would probably carry that.. PROBABLY is the key word because I am not impressed with their quality control as of late. I have one of those .50s but I am going to get rid of it and an AR to put some money towards either a socom or a shortened R700
The .40 Baby Eagle would require a LOT of range time before I would commit to carry.
Kimbers have very nice finishes to them no doubt. We've been impressed with the quality coming out of Turkey and the Philippines, especially in regards to 1911 models. Colt's 1911s lately leave alot to be desired. Remington also has been putting out some nice pistols.
Brometheus wrote: I found a wonderful Kimber .45 compact for less than 900 in Gander Mountain. I was surprised by its quality. I used to carry a PPK/S, and this will be the replacement. Don't get me wrong, though- there is a lot I like about the .380 and the PPK variants.
If I could find a .40 Baby Eagle around here, I would probably carry that.. PROBABLY is the key word because I am not impressed with their quality control as of late. I have one of those .50s but I am going to get rid of it and an AR to put some money towards either a socom or a shortened R700
The .40 Baby Eagle would require a LOT of range time before I would commit to carry.
How much have you shot the Kimber? It needs about 500 rounds to be broken in properly.
Their notations about changing the springs are serious.
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meh... the DE of any kind is a bit of a gimmick IMO.
but Im also a caliberist when it comes to pistols...
anything thats not a .45 or a tokarev round isnt optimal in a pistol for defense IMO.
I only own a .22 pistol cause its cheap and fun to shoot
I find it odd that I can find 45-70 pistols but not 5.56 , i know they exist, but outside of cut down ar-15s and things similar to that is what I mean. I guess if it doesnt look like "that gun" from fallout I just dont like it lol
sad panda, looks like I will have to get my gunsmith license and mill my own.
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Brometheus wrote: I found a wonderful Kimber .45 compact for less than 900 in Gander Mountain. I was surprised by its quality. I used to carry a PPK/S, and this will be the replacement. Don't get me wrong, though- there is a lot I like about the .380 and the PPK variants.
If I could find a .40 Baby Eagle around here, I would probably carry that.. PROBABLY is the key word because I am not impressed with their quality control as of late. I have one of those .50s but I am going to get rid of it and an AR to put some money towards either a socom or a shortened R700
The .40 Baby Eagle would require a LOT of range time before I would commit to carry.
Heard good things about Ruger's 1911.
RE: a shortened 700, the 700 SPS tactical rifles are pretty nice out of the box.
The bad: The stock has a bit too much "give" for a free floated stock (when you brace it on a bipod it won't really float freely, though this didn't seem to affect accuracy). The finish is poor so you have to keep it oiled or greased to prevent rust. Finally, they apparently have a temperature-sensitive safety that leads to accidental (truly accidental) discharges when disengaging the safety in cold weather.
The good: Great accuracy, small package, price is right. You can shoot sub MOA with the right load out of the box.
As fire arms are restricted in the uk for good reason, and i personaly think that its a stupid idea to have them any where near children or in your home. But tools that can be used as wepons in times of self defence are fine. Which is why i have a moderate collection of axes I use them as tools and for fun throwing them at targets. But weapons that are made to kill only and kill humans shouldent be allowed. Hunting well thats fine as long as its hunting rifels and in hunting grounds, you go kill a animal and leave your weapon in a locker when you leave. That is my opion and if you disagree thats fine as long as you have a valid reason.
e.earnshaw wrote: As fire arms are restricted in the uk for good reason, and i personaly think that its a stupid idea to have them any where near children or in your home. But tools that can be used as wepons in times of self defence are fine. Which is why i have a moderate collection of axes I use them as tools and for fun throwing them at targets. But weapons that are made to kill only and kill humans shouldent be allowed. Hunting well thats fine as long as its hunting rifels and in hunting grounds, you go kill a animal and leave your weapon in a locker when you leave. That is my opion and if you disagree thats fine as long as you have a valid reason.
e.earnshaw wrote: As fire arms are restricted in the uk for good reason, and i personaly think that its a stupid idea to have them any where near children or in your home. But tools that can be used as wepons in times of self defence are fine. Which is why i have a moderate collection of axes I use them as tools and for fun throwing them at targets. But weapons that are made to kill only and kill humans shouldent be allowed. Hunting well thats fine as long as its hunting rifels and in hunting grounds, you go kill a animal and leave your weapon in a locker when you leave. That is my opion and if you disagree thats fine as long as you have a valid reason.
I suspect you are in the wrong thread.
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e.earnshaw wrote: As fire arms are restricted in the uk for good reason, and i personaly think that its a stupid idea to have them any where near children or in your home. But tools that can be used as wepons in times of self defence are fine. Which is why i have a moderate collection of axes I use them as tools and for fun throwing them at targets. But weapons that are made to kill only and kill humans shouldent be allowed. Hunting well thats fine as long as its hunting rifels and in hunting grounds, you go kill a animal and leave your weapon in a locker when you leave. That is my opion and if you disagree thats fine as long as you have a valid reason.
Unfortunately this opinion is depressingly common in the UK. So glad I moved to a country that (mostly) respects an individual's right to bear arms for whatever reason they see fit, and are allowed to defend themselves and their families.
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I live out in the middle of nowhere in the sticks. We have a farm. I also travel to conduct business while my wife tends the farm.
Some years back, my wife was out alone in one of our fields that was by a main but rural road. A van stopped and four men got out and started to approach her, crossing over a low stone wall into our field. One of them was carrying a screwdriver.
From a distance, my wife asked them what they wanted but they did not reply. So she drew her G19 that she carries with her all the time (the same gun in a picture I posted a few pages back). The men withdrew, without saying a thing and drove away. We subsequently reported their out of state license plate to the Sheriff. The Sheriff said they couldn't do anything if nothing happened but they would be on the watch for that van.
Could have been nothing, but I was glad she had 16 rounds of 9mm rather than just an axe. Guns are for self defense too. Not just hunting.
e.earnshaw wrote: I personaly think that its a stupid idea to have them any where near children or in your home.
Children? What, do you think we house children in armories? Not in the house, OK. Where do you suggest we place these firearms? I can guarantee that there is no place safer than somewhere you can control, which would be in your own home.
But tools that can be used as wepons in times of self defence are fine. Which is why i have a moderate collection of axes I use them as tools and for fun throwing them at targets.
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But weapons that are made to kill only and kill humans shouldent be allowed. Hunting well thats fine as long as its hunting rifels and in hunting grounds, you go kill a animal and leave your weapon in a locker when you leave. That is my opion and if you disagree thats fine as long as you have a valid reason.
Explain the difference between a rifle I can hunt with and a rifle I can kill humans with, because I'm not seeing one. If I fire my pop's M-14 at a deer, with the gun lock up and refuse to fire? Will the bullet stop itself in mid-air and scold me for not using it to kill people? Conversely, will my 16 gauge only work against birds?
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Kimbers have very nice finishes to them no doubt. We've been impressed with the quality coming out of Turkey and the Philippines, especially in regards to 1911 models. Colt's 1911s lately leave alot to be desired. Remington also has been putting out some nice pistols.
My Rock Island 1911A1 is a Philippines build, got that badboy for $320, she's taken all the abuse I can throw at her, including a thousand rounds of nasty steel case as a torture test. That's my carry gun. I still absolutely stake my life on that weapon no problem.
If I could find a .40 Baby Eagle around here, I would probably carry that.. PROBABLY is the key word because I am not impressed with their quality control as of late. I have one of those .50s but I am going to get rid of it and an AR to put some money towards either a socom or a shortened R700
The .40 Baby Eagle would require a LOT of range time before I would commit to carry.
Who they? If you mean Magnum Research, it's worth remembering that the "Baby Eagle" (Originally the Jericho 941) is not a Desert Eagle internally, it shares a few cosmetic features, but otherwise it's built and designed by IMI (IWI) with the help of Tanfoglio of Italy (of the EAA Witness line) and like the Witness is a CZ 75 clone. For me at least I have one of the original import Jericho's and I fething love that pistol. First time I've enjoyed shooting a 9mm handgun. I'm a relatively lame pistol shot, but I was able to put seven rounds in a quarter at 10 yards, which is an unprecedented group for me with a pistol. Highly recommend, however you will probably have to order in or order online, not a lot of retailers are stocking IWI outside of the glorious Tavor at present. Which is a real shame.
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Kimbers have very nice finishes to them no doubt. We've been impressed with the quality coming out of Turkey and the Philippines, especially in regards to 1911 models. Colt's 1911s lately leave alot to be desired. Remington also has been putting out some nice pistols.
My Rock Island 1911A1 is a Philippines build, got that badboy for $320, she's taken all the abuse I can throw at her, including a thousand rounds of nasty steel case as a torture test. That's my carry gun. I still absolutely stake my life on that weapon no problem.
I love my Rock Island 1911. Just wish the .22 conversion would work with the cheapo .22 and not just mini-mag (which I actually got some recently!)
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