.40 caliber Sig Saurer

Revolvers are very reliable, but they aren't foolproof. I can short stroke the trigger on my S&W 642 and advance the cylinder without firing a shot.

sfergson727 said:
I just bought one of these, looking for a more comfortable way to carry.

http://urbancarryholsters.com/holsters-38/original-urban-carry.html
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I've been and NRA Certified Instructor for over 12 years, teach Ohio CCW classes, and have a lot of training certificates in a folder from various advanced shooting schools. My personal opinion is to only use rigid holsters that stay open when you draw the gun. You want to be able to reholster the gun with one hand. Holsters that require two hands to draw the gun like the urban carry are a severe liability.

If you are looking for deep concealment, several holster makers have products that are designed so that you can tuck your shirt in over your gun.
 
I have a S&W 4506 .45, Colt 1911 Compact .45, S&W Model 36 .38 The only time I have a gun on me is in the woods and then it's either my Ruger single six .22 or S&W Model 41 .22.
 
Check out SmartCarry for deep concealment needs, I use that or an inner waistband kydex/leather holster.

Look into Harwell Holster Clip n Go for a nice single clip or a Firearms Holster for a great two clip.

As has been said, practice practice practice. Dry fire practice so it becomes muscle memory.

I've got a friend who is all Sigs and they make great guns. I'm partial to Springfield however. The XDS is a great gun, I'm exclusive to Springfield and have an XDS or XDm with me at all times. My wife has the XDS in 9mm and is a much softer shooter then mine in 45ACP.
 
agreed revolvers are the most reliable....except the ones at my Act 235 class years ago. I can't remember exactly what all happened with the one I used but I couldn't even finish qualifying with it. but these were probably over 20 years old and probably had 100s of thousands of rounds through them.

the on issue i ever had with either of my glocks was my model 22. when qualifying I used the bigger mag from the 27 for a better grip worked great the first few years but then started having double feed issues. works great with the right mag in though

I got the trijicons on both. very nice
 
You've got to find the gun that fits you, then train and train. Find a NRA instructor, one that you like and can understand where he or she is coming from. Every persons hand is different, mine well I have fat fingers so my C3 is best for me. It's not a great conceal gun. Glock makes a nice gun, but to me they seem top heavy. Dad loved his Walther, it was light and easy to hide. He also had a nice .38 S&W revolver and like others have said you pull the trigger it goes bang! My wife carries it now. It fits her small hand.

So you see you've got to find what fits you, get trained, stay trained, and practice often. As for holsters Black Hills Leather makes some of the nicest around, but again find the type you like and one that fits you.

LTD...you in the mood to fit a M1 carbine for me? I lost my dad 8wks ago, he was my gunsmith for the past 25 years.
 
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I have a SIG P250C in .40, not too bad size for carry but don't much care for the long double action trigger. I prefer the 1911 platform and often carry a Dan Wesson ECO in .45acp. Can't beat the trigger on a well tuned 1911. Time of year and attire dictate what I carry. In hot weather, a small .380 can disappear in a pair of cargo shorts where as in winter a 2" barrel 44 mag will conceal under a heavy sweat shirt. I've carried them all and love a revolver, simple, robust and reliable. As dwna1a said, find what works for YOU and train with it. As to holsters, they are a personal choice as well, I've been through dozens to find the few that fit me and my style of carry, again it varries depending on the time of year.
 
LTD.330 said:
Revolvers are very reliable, but they aren't foolproof. I can short stroke the trigger on my S&W 642 and advance the cylinder without firing a shot.
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Like I said...."They are the closest thing to a foolproof handgun that one can buy." Nothing is foolproof, but revolvers come pretty darn close.



My personal opinion is to only use rigid holsters that stay open when you draw the gun. You want to be able to reholster the gun with one hand. Holsters that require two hands to draw the gun like the urban carry are a severe liability.
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I agree 1000%. If you're in the midst of something serious, the last thing you want to do is take your eyes off the bad guy to reholster your weapon.

Almost the whole time I was a cop I carried a 4" S&W Model 66 in a breakfront holster. I liked it because it was the fastest holster I ever used yet still had decent security. Reholstering the gun with one hand was easy and done by feel. I think it was a Bianchi but I just looked at their website and they don't even make those any more.
 
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the other major concern with 2 handed holstering is the likelihood of lasing your offhand. if possible your offhand should stay near your center mass area to keep it clear of any accidental discharge. if you need to prop your holster open there is a good chance your barrel passes right over your offhand
 
How antiquated is a Colt 1908 hammerless .380 compared to modern .380. I realize they have only 7 magazine clip but they seem very cool.
 
Any of you gun slingers have any action stories to tell ? Shot someone and avoided jail time ?
 
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Any of you gun slingers have any action stories to tell ? Shot someone and avoided jail time ?
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No stories to tell and I pray to God I never have a story to tell. Just because I'm prepared for trouble doesn't mean I want it to find me.
 
my step-son shot a suspect a few years ago. the guy survived but did jail time. he was on desk duty for a week and had to see the police psychologist
 
daughter just told me last night that she bought a Glock model 43 9MM the other day
 
scoflaw said:
Any of you gun slingers have any action stories to tell ? Shot someone and avoided jail time ?
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I would never post info like that on a public forum.. Also I'm surprised we don't have any anti gun members chiming in. I'm patiently awaiting their arrival.....
 
The armed citizen in my state is at a complete disadvantage with the law, and chances are good you will do more jail time than the thug you just shot.

We even have a law here that says, if someone breaks into your home you just can't shoot him and you must do everything you can to escape first.

Pulling that trigger can be the most expensive thing you have ever done, money and freedom wise.
 
scoflaw said:
The armed citizen in my state is at a complete disadvantage with the law, and chances are good you will do more jail time than the thug you just shot.

We even have a law here that says, if someone breaks into your home you just can't shoot him and you must do everything you can to escape first.

Pulling that trigger can be the most expensive thing you have ever done, money and freedom wise.
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I took a quick look at MA. 'Where' the event is happening is key. It appears the requirement to retreat doesn't apply to inside the home.:huh:

Section 8A. In the prosecution of a person who is an occupant of a dwelling charged with killing or injuring one who was unlawfully in said dwelling, it shall be a defense that the occupant was in his dwelling at the time of the offense and that he acted in the reasonable belief that the person unlawfully in said dwelling was about to inflict great bodily injury or death upon said occupant or upon another person lawfully in said dwelling, and that said occupant used reasonable means to defend himself or such other person lawfully in said dwelling. There shall be no duty on said occupant to retreat from such person unlawfully in said dwelling.
 
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