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Posted: 3/12/2005 8:12:12 AM EDT
I am a junior shooter and my mom wants to get her own carry pistol. How is the 5.7 as a carry gun? The reason I am considering it is because of its light recoil for what it accomplishes and its 20 round magazine. Does anyone reccomend it? I have never shot it but I plan to do so once I spot one on the range.
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Posted: 3/12/2005 8:16:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/12/2005 8:17:20 AM EDT
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have you seen the size of that handgun? unless shes got a fullsize purse or is a large woman, dont do it.
get her a keltec, glock, kahr. be realistic. |
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Posted: 3/12/2005 9:11:07 AM EDT
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Yeah, the 5.7 is a pretty big gun. Most women would probably not feel comfortable with it, and it would not be easy to conceal (except in a large purse).
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Posted: 3/12/2005 10:44:47 AM EDT
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I hate to say this, but with ammo at .50 a round and up, I don't intend to let anyone else shoot mine, unless they buy the rounds. This is the only weapon with which I have this little policy. |
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Posted: 3/12/2005 11:11:21 AM EDT
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I will keep all of what you all said in mind. We can find something else. |
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Posted: 3/12/2005 12:20:31 PM EDT
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Find a place that has a keltec P3AT. It comes in .380 or .32 but I have the .380. Very light gun and easily conceilable. I bet she would love it. It doesnt have a safety but has a 5lb trigger pull.
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Posted: 3/12/2005 12:42:00 PM EDT
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keltec. Small, light economic.
Or get a Lady smith. or beretta auto in .380 or a walther ppk .380 Can she handle 9mm? Go for the most powerful cartridge she can handle. |
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Posted: 3/12/2005 3:36:46 PM EDT
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Women's fashion don't lend themselves easily to concealing large frame handguns.
If she can conceal it (I do NOT consider a purse to be a good way to conceal a weapon), and can hit what she wants with it, and is comfortable with the Five-seveN, then sure it'll do fine. |
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Posted: 3/13/2005 5:33:56 AM EDT
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Anyone can post a pic of this 5.7 pistol. Never seen one TIA WD
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Posted: 3/13/2005 7:14:32 AM EDT
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Many, MANY much better choices for CCW then the 5.7.
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Posted: 3/13/2005 7:16:18 AM EDT
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 By the way, here's a little secret for getting info on stuff............ |
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Posted: 3/13/2005 9:51:49 AM EDT
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G-26
practice head shots w/ the cheaper ammo |
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Posted: 3/13/2005 9:56:39 AM EDT
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I like the G26. Recently I had the chance to fire a Kahr 9mm. My problem was my paws were too big for the gun and I had trouble controlling the recoil because I couldn't get a good grip. I've had no such problems with the 26. |
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Posted: 3/13/2005 10:22:53 AM EDT
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I have a P3AT , I don't recommend it for a someone that is recoil sensitive . When I shoot it , it never jams , but when I let my daughter shoot it , it jams on almost every round . I've watched closely to see if she is limp wristing it , and it doesn't appear that she is . the only thing I see is that it muzzle flips much more with her then when I shoot it . I traded a P32 for the P3AT , the P32 never jammed , no matter who shot it . |
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Posted: 3/14/2005 5:16:37 AM EDT
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Anyone considering the 5.7 needs to read this thread on Tactical Forums. Lots of good information by one of the worlds preeminent terminal ballistics experts. www.tacticalforums.com/cgi-bin/tacticalubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=78;t=000768;p=1
The 5.7 lacks sufficient penetration. The new SS196 will not penetrate any soft armor, and has similar energy and velocity to a .22 magnum. Last I heard, no one recommends a .22 Magnum as a serious carry weapon. There are MANY far better choices out there. |
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