You won't be disappointed, I really like mine for carrying.
Looking for another handgun for concealed carry.
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You won't be disappointed, I really like mine for carrying.
Actually, for ODC, that's actually a good thing. Gives ambulance chasers no place to go if you ever have a shoot, with regards to the weapon itself.
The Bodyguard is designed that way for a reason. Its considered a pocket gun. Want a long TP in case when putting it in your pocket it gets caught on your roll of charms.
The Ruger LC9 is good, but also a long trigger pull. For about $300 you can make it a decent EDC with a trigger job. They also now have it in .380
The Ruger LCP is a tad smaller than the S&W Bodyguard... but the slide lock and safety on the BG make it a better pistol in my mind.
Shield in 9 or .40 are both good. Single stack so thin, and comes with two mags. One is extended so you have a full grip and the other sits flush so you can keep it in your pocket with less printing and quicker removal. (I prefer the 9mm... the .40 has a bit of a snap to it, but is still very good)
I carry a Kimber Ultra Covert II, (a 3inch .45), a Ruger SPNY (.38) or a Sig P228..... winter its a P226.
You only bring to the fight the gun you have on you. I choose to bring the most gun I can... which so happens to be a full size reliable combat pistol with acceptable capacity of ammunition.
Carried a Kimber Ultra Carry for years. Great gun. Now, Glock 19 w/ TLR1-HL. Found a great holster that is a convertible inside/outside. Backup at work will always be a snubby. Now a Smith M&P......
Ladder Guy
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Usual EDC is a Glock 27 or 23 depending on the weather or clothing. I have a Ruger LC9 and while conceal ability is great due to a flatter/slim profile, the overall trigger mechanism and squeeze are too heavy and gritty when compared to the Glock series. It shoots well, but the ergonomics are just off for me IMHO.
I think I've decided on the Glock 42. At first I wasn't crazy about a 380, but they have some pretty bad-ass ammo now for it. The Glock 42 fits in my pocket with ease and it doesn't seem too small in my hand (thanks what she said too).
Anyone fired, or have one? Pros/cons?
Anyone fired, or have one? Pros/cons?
policemedic
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Pros: it's easily concealable and it's a Glock.
Con: it's a .380. Yes, ammo has improved. But for a very slight size penalty compared to the G42 you can do a M&P Shield in 9mm or a G26.
Con: it's a .380. Yes, ammo has improved. But for a very slight size penalty compared to the G42 you can do a M&P Shield in 9mm or a G26.
I looked at the G26, but since I already have a G27 it just didn't fit what I was looking for. Have you shot the G42 yet?
policemedic
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I've done some familiarization fire with it. It's a Glock; it shoots like one.
If slimness is a chief determinant for you then you should really look at the Shield in 9mm.
I looked at the Shield, but the Glock just feels better. My local gun shop can hook me up for $329 on the Glock. Pretty damn good price, even beats the PX.
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Nice. That even beats the price for the shield in most places.
On a side note: I'm always amused to see the PX selling Glocks at $500 or more when most of their customers qualify for blue label pricing.
Yeah the PX prices are a rip-off on just about everything guns. I've found cheaper prices at Gander MTN, and they are the pricey ones of the bunch.
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I would also suggest a G42, it's a wonderful gun- small and slim. I got one for my wife and she loves it.
Since getting it for her, I carry her old Kel Tec 3AT, which I like more than than the G42.
Here are my thoughts on carry guns. First of all, you have to have it on you for it to make a difference. If you are like me it has to be comfortable and convenient- both of these gu s fulfill that role for me. As far as caliber,
I am completely comfortable with a .380 at CQB distances- a 9mm/.38" hole is plenty big enough to stop someone from what they are doing. A .45 only makes a hole .07" bigger and doesn't provide any advantage as far as cavitation goes. Anyone who's ever shot anything should easily recognize that only vital hits get resukts- which means the permanent would channel or temporary cavity has to cause enough bleeding or sever the right nerves to cause death/incapacitation- "knock down power" is a Hollywood fantasy, if it has enough energy to knock down the target then it would knock down the shooter (Newton taught me about that, something about equals and opposties).
I carry a Kahr PM9 and it works well for pocket carry. I particularly like the wallet type holster that puts it in my rear pocket and looks like I have a thick wallet. Seven rounds of 9mm total plus an extra mag in a front pocket works for me.
I recently picked up a Glock 42 and have enjoyed carrying it as a BUG on duty, and throwing it in my pocket. I was hesitant on going to the .380 also, but it was the next smallest option for me as a BUG, aside from my 26. I haven't had any issues with mine, I've just been trying to find a pocket holster for it.
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Springfield XDS and XD Mod.2 are both absurdly cool and come in 9mm and 40 cal flavors. Have you fingered either of those? Definitely worth checking out and/or fondling next chance you get.
Alternately, the Kel-Tec PF9 is nice, light, small, and ~$250.
Alternate alternate is the Ruger LCP in .380, which is very difficult to print and can be operated from inside a wallet holster. Tiny, tiny thing, but as @Etype pointed out it's enough gun for what you need. From a personal perspective, stopping power or not, getting shot by one would make me seriously reconsider the decisions that lead me to that point.
Here's the LC9 in the wallet holster:
Either way, best of luck with the purchase!
Alternately, the Kel-Tec PF9 is nice, light, small, and ~$250.
Alternate alternate is the Ruger LCP in .380, which is very difficult to print and can be operated from inside a wallet holster. Tiny, tiny thing, but as @Etype pointed out it's enough gun for what you need. From a personal perspective, stopping power or not, getting shot by one would make me seriously reconsider the decisions that lead me to that point.
Here's the LC9 in the wallet holster:
Either way, best of luck with the purchase!
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For sheer novelty's sake, here's one from our Brazilian friends at Taurus:
Yup, that's a curved gun for IWB. No, I will not attest to its ergos or functionality, but it's too damn weird to not include.
Best,
62
Yup, that's a curved gun for IWB. No, I will not attest to its ergos or functionality, but it's too damn weird to not include.
Best,
62
