I can see the seasons playing on decisions. I was planning on buying a Glock 23 to take the place of my G27 in the winter. That way, no matter which gun I choose, they have the same platform. That way I don't have to think if one has a different feel than the other.
Why did you choose the CCW you have now?
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I always have a P3AT in my pocket as backup. I generally have either a Star Super A loaded with Corbon Pow'r Ball in 9x23 Winchester, or a Tokarev TT-33 converted to 9x23 Winchester using the same Corbon load. These are both much slimmer than a full size 1911, which helps seeing as I have very small hands. It also greatly helps the concealabilty. The 9x23 Winchester is the ballistic equivalent of the 357 Magnum, so I am hardly undergunned.
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My research led me to Glock, and I've been in love ever since. I've owned a few different brands, but once I got my hands on the Glock 19, I new I didn't need to go any further.
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Micro, Small, Compact
I've had a Glock 26 & 27 for carry, but got rid of them. I currently have 3 regular carry guns - tiny pocket, regular pocket, and IWB.
They are: Ruger LCP - reliable and super tiny & light. .380 has enough oomph for most situations. (10% of the time). Just can't be beat if you need something that small.
M&P340 j-frame w/CT - ultra reliable, ultra light (13.3oz), plenty powerful (with .357s). The CT grips make it very, very simple and accurate to shoot, even thought it does pound the hand with hot loads. Hammerless DAO carries beautifully in the pocket. (80% of the time)
My newest, Sig Sauer P239 (replaced a Glock 26). Single stack (thin for carry), DA/SA (my favorite action for carry - no manual safety to fiddle with, but the longer, heavier first pull makes me feel more comfortable than Glock-esque triggers), ultra-reliable reputation (however, I've had problems, but they are hopefully fixed now), super accurate and actually fun to shoot. (used 10% of the time for now, but it's so new, that will only go up, especially when cooler weather rolls around).
The Sig is newest and of course my favorite at the moment, but it's hard to beat the j-frame!
My goal was to get the best weapon for each of these carry sizes. For me, I am hopefully there (finally). I also have a Kahr P9 that I've used while the P239 was in the shop. It's a really fine piece, too, but I'll stick with the Sig assuming it runs 100% now.
I've had a Glock 26 & 27 for carry, but got rid of them. I currently have 3 regular carry guns - tiny pocket, regular pocket, and IWB.
They are: Ruger LCP - reliable and super tiny & light. .380 has enough oomph for most situations. (10% of the time). Just can't be beat if you need something that small.
M&P340 j-frame w/CT - ultra reliable, ultra light (13.3oz), plenty powerful (with .357s). The CT grips make it very, very simple and accurate to shoot, even thought it does pound the hand with hot loads. Hammerless DAO carries beautifully in the pocket. (80% of the time)
My newest, Sig Sauer P239 (replaced a Glock 26). Single stack (thin for carry), DA/SA (my favorite action for carry - no manual safety to fiddle with, but the longer, heavier first pull makes me feel more comfortable than Glock-esque triggers), ultra-reliable reputation (however, I've had problems, but they are hopefully fixed now), super accurate and actually fun to shoot. (used 10% of the time for now, but it's so new, that will only go up, especially when cooler weather rolls around).
The Sig is newest and of course my favorite at the moment, but it's hard to beat the j-frame!
My goal was to get the best weapon for each of these carry sizes. For me, I am hopefully there (finally). I also have a Kahr P9 that I've used while the P239 was in the shop. It's a really fine piece, too, but I'll stick with the Sig assuming it runs 100% now.
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I learned to shoot a 1911 when I was in the Navy. (I realize this isn't much of a recommendation...)
Later, I tried revolvers and just wasn't impressed with double-action. I returned to what was somewhat familiar and bought a 1911.
Much later, that's what I used for CCW, and for range practice.
Now I'm working up to IDPA competition.
When I started reading about pistols, I was surprised to learn how popular the 1911 had become. What I thought of as simply a civilian-available military sidearm had almost achieved cult status!
So, I chose a 1911 before it became the correct thing to do for a serious pistol shooter. I guess I got lucky.
Later, I tried revolvers and just wasn't impressed with double-action. I returned to what was somewhat familiar and bought a 1911.
Much later, that's what I used for CCW, and for range practice.
Now I'm working up to IDPA competition.
When I started reading about pistols, I was surprised to learn how popular the 1911 had become. What I thought of as simply a civilian-available military sidearm had almost achieved cult status!
So, I chose a 1911 before it became the correct thing to do for a serious pistol shooter. I guess I got lucky.
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1911 platform, because it is what I have confidence in....
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