stringer87
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If I showed you, it would no longer be concealed.
Well played!Retina scanner
It was either that, or my go-go-gadget key-finger!
Ragnar Danneskjold said:Gun: Smith and Wesson M&P Fullsize
Caliber: 9mm
Modifications: None
Sights: Stock
Laser (if applicable): n/a
Ammo: Federal Hydrashock 124gr
Holster: Blackhawk SERPA
Belt (if applicable): 5.11 carry belt
Miscellaneous: A CRKT M16 tactical folder, ASP Palm Defender OC spray, and sometimes a Ruger LCP with FMJ loads in either a pocket holster or ankle holster.
Gun: s&w model 60-18 5"bbl
Caliber: 357magnum
Modifications: none
Sights: stock adjustable
Laser (if applicable):
Ammo: 125g rem GS
Holster: bell charter oak m&pIII
Belt (if applicable): dollar store leather
Miscellaneous: El Paso leather 6 loop 44cal snap over ammo carrier holding a 5 rd speed strip.
Nice S&W 'Trail Gun'. Here is the bad news. The barrel is too long for fast and smooth draw plus strips are next to useless for speedy reload.
Very classy outfit.....,but if bad guy trying to rob you has one in their pocket with finger on the trigger I rate your chances as ZERO.Gun: ltd edition SW1911. It came with traditional recoil guide+plug vs full-length rod. Also came with grips seen in photo, and wearing a sweet polished-stainless finish.
Caliber: .45acp
Modifications: added stainless grip-screws, original were 'black oxide' and rusted way too quickly
Added a forged-steel slide-stop, as the MIM slide stop broke on me before I had even reached 500 rounds! Now I'm at 3000 with no further issues
Also after much testing and practice at the range with and without, I've chosen to carry it with a recoil-buffer-ring installed around the guide-rod. Takes the 'edge' off the recoil, and may or may not spare the gun some wear n' tear.
Sights: Novak three-white-dot that came stock
Laser (if applicable): Newp, not I
Ammo:Hornady 230 grain XTP .45acp +P JHPs
Holster: IWB made by THR user 'Savetheclaypigeons.' Got it for a GREAT deal, like too good to be true, only that was months ago and I have no complaints! Awesome holster, worth every penny and then some. (seen in photo)
Belt (if applicable): This is where I've seen some folks 'not quite get it.' A good belt makes all the difference in the world! I am now wearing a Desantis belt with the S&W logo printed into it, that I purchased from the S&W online store. I've been wearing it for several months and I love it! It's very sturdy, and also comfortable, holds my 5" steel 1911 and holster with no issues. The sturdiness means no sagging, which takes most of the 'felt' weight out of the equation. With this combination of belt and holster, carrying is not a pain in the anything
Miscellaneous: In the winter time, I carry my extra mags in my jacket pockets, and if I take my jacket off I put one 10-rounder (Chip McCormick power mag, same but 8 rounder is in the gun) in my left pants pocket. I'm a righty, and don't want to change my grip to grab a spare mag! I usually have two 8 round mags in my left jacket pocket, and two ten round mags in my inside right-side jacket pocket, much easier to grab with left hand than left-side inside-pocket.
I practice drawing from holster and firing every time I go shooting.
here's a photo I just snapped for this thread (feel special now) of my holster, belt and gun combo:
Nice S&W 'Trail Gun'. Here is the bad news. The barrel is too long for fast and smooth draw plus strips are next to useless for speedy reload.
Very classy outfit.....,but if bad guy trying to rob you has one in their pocket with finger on the trigger I rate your chances as ZERO.
Yes placement is key. Two shots from LCP to center of mass at very close range using FMJs. There isn't really need to practice.