Posted: 5/19/2010 10:48:51 AM EDT
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I will be taking a CCW class soon and I am thinking I want something bigger to complement my LCP.
Lets here what you like and why. Also if you qualify a gun under CCW are you allowed to open carry said gun? |
| I bought a Kel-Tec PF-9 for that purpose. It's just ok. The trigger is pretty nice and its small and lightweight, but the fit and finish is very rough and I've found that it just doesn't do it for me. Thinking about going with a Kahr PM-9 or a Ruger LCR instead. |
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I will be taking a CCW class soon and I am thinking I want something bigger to complement my LCP. Lets here what you like and why. Also if you qualify a gun under CCW are you allowed to open carry said gun? Open carry has NOTHING to do with it..... there is no law and never has been a law regarding open carry. Nothing wrong with a Glock 19 in 9mm or 23 in .40sw. You will have to decide on your own. How about going to the gun ranges around town and rent one on the range to try it out? |
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You already have a deep concealment/pocket gun, get something with more oomph and higher capacity.
Glock 19 is a great reccomendation, and a compact XD, M$P, HK, or Sig would do ya just as well. If youre part of the big dog crowd, get a lil Springfield 1911 or a Glock 30. |
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How about going to the gun ranges around town and rent one on the range to try it out? Great advice, and most stores have a great selection to choose from. A huge consideration is your wardrobe. A button down shirt will let you get away with a lot more than a regular T shirt, so bring different samples with you when you test fire. For ME, the biggest I go is a Glock 19, occasionally a 17. |
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How about going to the gun ranges around town and rent one on the range to try it out? Great advice, and most stores have a great selection to choose from. A huge consideration is your wardrobe. A button down shirt will let you get away with a lot more than a regular T shirt, so bring different samples with you when you test fire. For ME, the biggest I go is a Glock 19, occasionally a 17. Couldnt have said it better. |
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1- Find the gun that fits your hand. This is the most important part, coupled with #3. People often buy guns that don't fit then look like a monkey getting it on with a football.
2- Make sure caliber is another factor in deciding what you carry. 3- PIck a quality brand and leave it at that. A gun store wants to sell you what they have, NOT what fits you. |
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Quoted: I personally find Glocks bulky and difficult to conceal. I'm sure many people do it to good effect, but I prefer my CCW gun to be a bit thinner... Agree. I love my Glock 23, but its just too damn thick. I just got a Walther PPS-9mm and love it for how thin it is. I think if a CQ gunfight in self-defense goes more than 7 rounds, I've got bigger problems. |
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1- Find the gun that fits your hand. This is the most important part, coupled with #3. People often buy guns that don't fit then look like a monkey getting it on with a football. 2- Make sure caliber is another factor in deciding what you carry. 3- PIck a quality brand and leave it at that. A gun store wants to sell you what they have, NOT what fits you. This. Finding the best selection for you, is up to you. Go shoot what you can before you pick. You also have to decide what you think will give you the best advantage over an advisary(s). Large caliber for some, volume for others. I can accept a little discomfort for a weapon that suits my needs. A Glock 17 suits my needs, but I will occasionally carry a .45 in P220. |
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I am thinking about getting my CCW permit as well, and like the idea of trying them out at gunstores/ranges. Does anyone know of a shop in town that has a PF9 available for rent?
I have a CZ-75b so I have the opposite problem of the OP. I don't think I would want to carry the CZ. |