CCW's

[black2002ls]

x2 especially on the accuracy note

Guess I will just have to handle a XDs, Shield and a G29 to really get a feel.

<---doesnt know (friends) anyone who own's one

Where do you live?

[Gtracer]

I like my ruger LCP because it's small and light I know it's only a 380 but it's better than nothing

This is true however, from the little feedback I have read, the LCP and Bodyguard have 8lb triggers (exaggerated I am sure) which is why I threw them in there, but have not really considered them.

I know you dont want a 2lb trigger on your CCW but I also dont want to get a cramp just from firing a single mag (exaggerated for sure)

[Gtracer]

Where do you live?

Irving 75060

[2165 Turbo Rail]

It is not a fun gun at all you're right

[black2002ls]

Irving 75060

I am a bit far out for you to shoot mine. I use an outdoor range in Caddo.

I have the xds 9mm and XD sub compact in .40 for side by side comparison

[Gtracer]

It is not a fun gun at all you're right

yeah, you made a point though (intended or not) that a CCW should not be fun and I am probably going to shoot it less than any others I have...

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Yup I actually like my wife's Taurus TCP too

[Gtracer]

I am a bit far out for you to shoot mine. I use an outdoor range in Caddo.

I have the xds 9mm and XD sub compact in .40 for side by side comparison

Ah, brought back memories there

Not too far at all, if I am ever that way or plan too, I will shoot you a PM and see if you are around.

<---Loves some Hybrid from the river and used to hunt dove next to the train tracks

Yup I actually like my wife's Taurus TCP too

Forgot about Taurus

[Chuck]

You reload 10mm...how much would you have to change to reload 40 S&W? I know the brass is shorter, but the bullet itself is the same, isn't it?

[Gtracer]

You reload 10mm...how much would you have to change to reload 40 S&W? I know the brass is shorter, but the bullet itself is the same, isn't it?

Same except case and primer

[Chuck]

Same except case and primer

Opens your options if you start reloading 40.

Granted, G29 is probably my next purchase, but it's a little on the thick side if you carry IWB. Could do a G27 or G23, or go to something else like a Shield, M&Pc, etc. A lot more options in 40 vs 10mm and less reloading change (assumption...I don't reload).

[Gtracer]

Opens your options if you start reloading 40.

Granted, G29 is probably my next purchase, but it's a little on the thick side if you carry IWB. Could do a G27 or G23, or go to something else like a Shield, M&Pc, etc. A lot more options in 40 vs 10mm and less reloading change (assumption...I don't reload).

I actually thought about it last night and figured, that I can, it would probably be cheaper overall (dies, primers, brass VS. Factory ammo all the time) but then, how much am I shooting it.


How often do you go to the range with your CCW and shoot? I am not LEO/Mil so this is a factor. I assume maybe no more than once a month.


Edit: the only cost savings over chosing .40 is I already have the dies, granted they will have to be adjusted quite a bit to accomodate .40, it can be done.

Any other caliber would require small pistol primers, bullets and dies. Another note is that the .401 bullets I do load in my 10mm are 180/200gr bullets, those would be a bit too much for a .40

Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions....

[O.C.]

Carrying CCW to a point is more about the equipment (belt, holster) than it is about which gun you are carrying. If you are looking at a Glock and want it to conceal and be comfortable look at something like a Comp-Tac kydex reinforced belt and an IWB holster.

I've seen quite a few people try to carry a full size pistol in an uncle mike's holster with a dress belt and blame the weight of the gun.

[Gtracer]

Carrying CCW to a point is more about the equipment (belt, holster) than it is about which gun you are carrying. If you are looking at a Glock and want it to conceal and be comfortable look at something like a Comp-Tac kydex reinforced belt and an IWB holster.

I've seen quite a few people try to carry a full size pistol in an uncle mike's holster with a dress belt and blame the weight of the gun.

Holsters are like trying to read Greek for me, completely foreign. Though I know that this is a vital part to the complete package/process of defending yourself.

Did you try a bunch of holsters until you found one or did someone recommend one and it just happened to feel great? I definitely want IWB and a sturdy belt is a must.

[Chuck]

I actually thought about it last night and figured, that I can, it would probably be cheaper overall (dies, primers, brass VS. Factory ammo all the time) but then, how much am I shooting it.


How often do you go to the range with your CCW and shoot? I am not LEO/Mil so this is a factor. I assume maybe no more than once a month.


Edit: the only cost savings over chosing .40 is I already have the dies, granted they will have to be adjusted quite a bit to accomodate .40, it can be done.

Any other caliber would require small pistol primers, bullets and dies. Another note is that the .401 bullets I do load in my 10mm are 180/200gr bullets, those would be a bit too much for a .40

Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions....

I go to the range 2 or 3 times a month. Most of my target ammo in 40 is 180gr. 200 would be a little heavy for 40 I would think. A G29 is possible, but I can definitely feel the difference between my G30 (same frame as 29) and my 27. I have an Alien IWB holster that's the hybrid kydex and leather and both guns fit it.