I turned 21 a few years before the "Clinton Ban" where AK's , AR's , and magazines over 10 rds were banned from 1994 to 2004. So I have seen first hand how bad things can get as far as that goes. I just cant see why these younger people are all into the new craze or fad of single stacks. I have my 1911 which is a single stack by design and a small LCP in 380 but that's for days when I go to the store with running shorts on and quickly go back home. But regularly I carry double stack 9mm and 45acp. When the Clinton ban was going on , a regular old Glock 17 rd magazine would sell for around $95 from person to person. It just seems weird how these younger people are all tied up in the single stack world and all. A double stack Glock 17,19 or any 9mm or 45acp isnt that much fatter but you sure have more ammo. Ok , I will stop my "old people" type talk and see what you guys think.
People with large wastline have hard time conseling handgun worn on belt.
It did not work for me because I used to be a 260lb and did not want my clothing to be too loose. I bought small pistol with four six round magazines. Had to loose weight to control blood pressure and blood sugar. Still have the same pistol.
I love my Sig M11-A1 (double stack), but my Springfield XDs (single stack) fits real well in the side pocket of my Bible cover.I don't hate double stacks. Carry the G27 to church.
Well...
Single stacks are decidedly lighter and easier to carry.
And then, there is also this reality:
Statistically, the odds of encountering/drawing/firing more than Six(6) rounds to stop the threat, in a self defense situation? Are about 1/6,000.
...Or, only about 66% greater than the odds of ending up a Highway Fatality that same year. (1/10,000)
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After reading through this thread, I now realize I really am unusual for EDCing a P226 with 20 rd mags...
Wait what now? Those odds seem INCREDIBLY HIGH. I cannot imagine there is a 1 in 6000 chance of needing to employ ANY level of potentially deadly force for the VAST amount of folks not involved in criminal enterprises.
People who drive - become Highway Fatalities.
People who are armed and threatened - Shoot.
Not just good it's fantastic odds, for 5999 of the 6000.1 in 6000 chance, all things considered, is pretty good odds.
Citation?Statistically, the odds of encountering/drawing/firing more than Six(6) rounds to stop the threat, in a self defense situation? Are about 1/6,000.
I would love to meet the man that carries that walter! Classic!This is a double stack.
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I have short fingers and this thing has all the width of a 2 X 4. Being so fat it messes up my hand placement, trying to get my finger right on the trigger. And then, the magazine is an absolute pain to load. Because this is a Bullseye Pistol target gun, I only have to load five, but I did buy a LULA because fully loading a magazine to 13 plus rounds was too painful without the device.
I don't carry the thing on a belt, but it sure would be bulky and with four double stack magazines fully loaded, my pants would probably fall down if I did not use suspenders.
This carries nine rounds in its single stack magazine, and it is very compact, all things considered.
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You need more rounds?, planning to do a reenactment of the invasion of Russia but this time with a double stack 9mm?
Yeah, I can carry a Glock 17 all day under a simple t-shirt. Or a Sig 226, but I do appreciate the lighter weight of a Glock 19 or 26, or lightweight 1911 when it's hot.
Doesn't bother me much in the winter for whatever reason.
Never realized until I read on the gun boards how I'm either really clever with placement or lucky with body style in terms of concealing easily.
If I can conceal a 5 inch 629 on an OWB holster you being two inches taller than me can conceal a full sized autoloader IWB.^^^That.
^^^Not that.
I'm 6'2" and I have a hard time concealing a full-size pistol unless I'm wearing a sweat shirt or something... which doesn't happen much here in Texas. The trade-off is... because I carry a single-stacker 9mm, I have it on me all the time, vs leaving my 1911 (or insert your double-stack 9mm here........... ) on the dresser or in the truck console. The choice of a carry piece is exceptionally individual...
Now, if you are talking a range piece... well, who cares? The Browning HiPower is forever my favorite 9mm, and my favorite double-stack, but there is no way I can conceal it for carry.
I guess this is the same argument as to why I like 20rd AR magazines... following the OP's logic, I would always have a 30-, 40-, or bigger mag in my AR... because I can and they are legal. Make the tool fit the job...