Thinking of buying "Tupperware" (oh the horror!) - Page 2

lee n. field · August 2, 2015, 06:56 PM

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I was 25 when I first qualified with it, but now as 40 looms

I just turned 60. Dude, 40 "ain't nothin'".

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Smith, a 4" M15-3. But she's been getting a little long in the tooth. In fact she has become unreliable.

Uhhh, fix it?

What's wrong with it?

samsmix · August 3, 2015, 12:58 AM

I already covered what was wrong with it. I'll get around to fixing it, but not right away.

As far as "40" goes I covered that, too. It isn't the age its the mileage. I'm packing a few old...and not so old...injuries. I ain't old by any means, but sore is sore.

I might need a vacation more than anything.

tjh · August 5, 2015, 10:13 PM

Look into a S&W M&P R8 at 36oz and 8 shots of 357 mag power .

JDBerg · August 5, 2015, 11:36 PM

It's funny, this week I just picked up a nice 4" S&W Model 15, I carried one of these years ago back in my Air Force SP days, it's like déjà vu all over again! I like wheelguns & autopistols and I've been shooting a Gen3 Glock 17 for over 6 years. I also have a Gen4 Glock 21 that shoots everything I load it with beautifully. People can say anything they want about a "G", but they can't tell me that mine don't work for me.

samsmix · August 6, 2015, 01:50 PM

I'm not a fanboy for any gun...well maybe a little but on the FN GP35/BHP...but I DO have a short list of the ones I think are first picks, and Glock is on that list.

WVMountaineer · August 6, 2015, 03:02 PM

Here's my take. An M&P or glock in a high capacity 45 is going to weigh about the same. So will a 40. A 9MM loaded full tilt can weigh less, depending on the gun. But, if we are talking a 16 to 17 round gun, it is a wash. In any case, by the time you load up the appropriate amount of Magazines and belt carry them, there isn't going to be much difference between any of the polymer offerings and the system you now carry. Sorry, there just isn't going to be. It is all a wash.

But, if I went Polymer, It'd be an M&P or the Glock for service work requiring a hot gun. I love the SR series but, understand in your line a work, a safety could be unwanted. If that didn't bother you, I'd go Ruger all the way. Just disconnect the magazine safety for reliability purposes, which takes about 3 minutes. They are great, accurate guns and. I have carried one of the two I own, exclusively this summer. God Bless

JDBerg · August 7, 2015, 07:57 AM

I'll tell you, try the trigger pull on a Walther PPQ M2, IMHO it puts the Glock, M&P, HK VP, SR, and XD striker triggers to shame!

spruce98lx · August 7, 2015, 12:35 PM

On the clock, A Glock 40 has been on my hip since 2000. Had a model 22 till about three years ago when the origal one was replaced by a new model 23. Havin been an instructor and armor, I am still amazed at the simplicity and the reliability of the Glock pistol. Many fine pistols out there for sure but for me the Glock is always going to be the go to pistol for when things go bad. Don't ge mt wrong, I love my wheelies but the Glock is a damn fine duty pistol.

camsdaddy · August 12, 2015, 10:20 AM

If I were as experienced as you are with a 4" K frame I would have a hard time making a change. I would drop a couple hundred dollars on another K frame and rock on.

samsmix · August 12, 2015, 11:33 PM

Lol...well, I never felt under armed with my K-frame. And also, I think of the K-frame smith and the Glock as the Go-to guns in their respective action types. Personally, I'm one of those "Its a tool box" types who could use most any reliable gun. It's more about mindset than gear, it just happens I like gear too.

Anyhoo, gonna get the Glock and, but I have no doubt you can catch me packing the "K" concealed or afield once I get a moment or two to see to it's repair.

Seaman · August 13, 2015, 10:05 AM

Fascinating thread.

"1911's are out, save for the ParaOrd LDA. No single actions autos. " [samsmix]

What am I missing here, have carried just about everything, current carry is a 'one gun does it all' (for me), a 10mm 1911 Monolith.

What can you tell me? Thanks in advance.

Best to you.

Tactical Jackalope · August 13, 2015, 01:57 PM

When I worked security I carried either a Glock 19 (16 rounds with 2 spare 17 rounders) or SIG P226 (19 rounds with 2 spare 20 rounders).

Those are my votes.

pilpens · August 13, 2015, 02:26 PM

If for open carry, just pick from the many big name service sized polymers and call it done:
1. Glock 19/17
2. Walther PPQ
3. S&W M&P
Service size allows more choices on holster and easier to carry than the longer versions (G34, M&P Pro, etc).
Save your GP100 for hunting/fun.
====
I would opt for 9mm but you pick the caliber you like.

samsmix · August 13, 2015, 02:42 PM

Seaman,
My employer won't allow single action autos.

RAfiringline · August 13, 2015, 05:24 PM

Glock 19 or a CZp01.
Both are reasonably priced and at the top of the pistol reliability scale.

The CZ is DA/SA and all metal.

The Glock is DAO; appx. 1/2" pull at 5.5 pds.

Samuel2011 · August 14, 2015, 05:47 AM

Samsmix, sounds like a Sig P220 in 10mm with a nice double action trigger might fit the bill as well.

grey.ghost · August 14, 2015, 06:16 AM

I think your choice in the 10mm should work very well. The ^^ mentioned Sig is good, S&W has a few models lingering around that are great shooters in 10mm, and then of course there's Glock. Let is know what you end up with!

Tactical Jackalope · August 14, 2015, 10:34 AM

For a job like that? Where you basically have a target on your back... I'd opt for a high capacity 9mm over anything else.

Will Beararms · August 14, 2015, 11:51 AM

Here's what ya do:

Go to Buds Gun Shop

Click on 180 days to pay

Find a good, new in the box, armory grade semi auto handgun

This way, you can get a quality firearm under warranty which is important since you are a professional

Put 10% down and pay it off in 6 months

When it's paid off, you have it shipped to a local FFL. Mine charges me $25.00.

I do this. Just got an M&P 9. As soon as I get one gun paid for, I put another one on lay away.

Check back frequently. They add different guns almost daily.

They also offer discounts to professionals.

samsmix · August 14, 2015, 01:36 PM

180 days? That's good to know.

Glock extends us their LE discount, and S&W does bit only through Buds.

Grumpy_Bottom · August 16, 2015, 06:22 PM

five seven? light gun ,light ammo, long sight radius?

August 3, 2015, 12:58 AM	#27
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	I already covered what was wrong with it. I'll get around to fixing it, but not right away. As far as "40" goes I covered that, too. It isn't the age its the mileage. I'm packing a few old...and not so old...injuries. I ain't old by any means, but sore is sore. I might need a vacation more than anything. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 5, 2015, 11:36 PM	#29
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	It's funny, this week I just picked up a nice 4" S&W Model 15, I carried one of these years ago back in my Air Force SP days, it's like déjà vu all over again! I like wheelguns & autopistols and I've been shooting a Gen3 Glock 17 for over 6 years. I also have a Gen4 Glock 21 that shoots everything I load it with beautifully. People can say anything they want about a "G", but they can't tell me that mine don't work for me. __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

August 6, 2015, 01:50 PM	#30
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	I'm not a fanboy for any gun...well maybe a little but on the FN GP35/BHP...but I DO have a short list of the ones I think are first picks, and Glock is on that list. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 7, 2015, 07:57 AM	#32
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	I'll tell you, try the trigger pull on a Walther PPQ M2, IMHO it puts the Glock, M&P, HK VP, SR, and XD striker triggers to shame! __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

August 12, 2015, 11:33 PM	#35
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	Lol...well, I never felt under armed with my K-frame. And also, I think of the K-frame smith and the Glock as the Go-to guns in their respective action types. Personally, I'm one of those "Its a tool box" types who could use most any reliable gun. It's more about mindset than gear, it just happens I like gear too. Anyhoo, gonna get the Glock and, but I have no doubt you can catch me packing the "K" concealed or afield once I get a moment or two to see to it's repair. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 5, 2015, 10:13 PM	#28
tjh Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2009 Location: North Central Ohio Posts: 171	Look into a S&W M&P R8 at 36oz and 8 shots of 357 mag power .

August 6, 2015, 03:02 PM	#31
WVMountaineer Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2015 Posts: 330	Here's my take. An M&P or glock in a high capacity 45 is going to weigh about the same. So will a 40. A 9MM loaded full tilt can weigh less, depending on the gun. But, if we are talking a 16 to 17 round gun, it is a wash. In any case, by the time you load up the appropriate amount of Magazines and belt carry them, there isn't going to be much difference between any of the polymer offerings and the system you now carry. Sorry, there just isn't going to be. It is all a wash. But, if I went Polymer, It'd be an M&P or the Glock for service work requiring a hot gun. I love the SR series but, understand in your line a work, a safety could be unwanted. If that didn't bother you, I'd go Ruger all the way. Just disconnect the magazine safety for reliability purposes, which takes about 3 minutes. They are great, accurate guns and. I have carried one of the two I own, exclusively this summer. God Bless

August 7, 2015, 12:35 PM	#33
spruce98lx Junior Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 6	On the clock, A Glock 40 has been on my hip since 2000. Had a model 22 till about three years ago when the origal one was replaced by a new model 23. Havin been an instructor and armor, I am still amazed at the simplicity and the reliability of the Glock pistol. Many fine pistols out there for sure but for me the Glock is always going to be the go to pistol for when things go bad. Don't ge mt wrong, I love my wheelies but the Glock is a damn fine duty pistol.

August 12, 2015, 10:20 AM	#34
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 397	If I were as experienced as you are with a 4" K frame I would have a hard time making a change. I would drop a couple hundred dollars on another K frame and rock on.

August 13, 2015, 10:05 AM	#36
Seaman Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2011 Posts: 654	Fascinating thread. "1911's are out, save for the ParaOrd LDA. No single actions autos. " [samsmix] What am I missing here, have carried just about everything, current carry is a 'one gun does it all' (for me), a 10mm 1911 Monolith. What can you tell me? Thanks in advance. Best to you. __________________ For 20 years the sea was my home, always recall the sun going down, and my trusty friend, a 1911 pistol, strapped to my side.

August 13, 2015, 01:57 PM	#37
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	When I worked security I carried either a Glock 19 (16 rounds with 2 spare 17 rounders) or SIG P226 (19 rounds with 2 spare 20 rounders). Those are my votes.

August 13, 2015, 02:26 PM	#38
pilpens Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,696	If for open carry, just pick from the many big name service sized polymers and call it done: 1. Glock 19/17 2. Walther PPQ 3. S&W M&P Service size allows more choices on holster and easier to carry than the longer versions (G34, M&P Pro, etc). Save your GP100 for hunting/fun. ==== I would opt for 9mm but you pick the caliber you like.

August 13, 2015, 02:42 PM	#39
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	Seaman, My employer won't allow single action autos. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 13, 2015, 05:24 PM	#40
RAfiringline Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Location: western US Posts: 290	Glock 19 or a CZp01. Both are reasonably priced and at the top of the pistol reliability scale. The CZ is DA/SA and all metal. The Glock is DAO; appx. 1/2" pull at 5.5 pds. __________________ Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything. You need to take your time, in a hurry. Wyatt Earp

August 14, 2015, 05:47 AM	#41
Samuel2011 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: So. Cal. Unfortunately! Posts: 134	Samsmix, sounds like a Sig P220 in 10mm with a nice double action trigger might fit the bill as well. __________________ Formerly Samuel2001

August 14, 2015, 06:16 AM	#42
grey.ghost Member Join Date: June 9, 2015 Posts: 50	I think your choice in the 10mm should work very well. The ^^ mentioned Sig is good, S&W has a few models lingering around that are great shooters in 10mm, and then of course there's Glock. Let is know what you end up with!

August 14, 2015, 10:34 AM	#43
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	For a job like that? Where you basically have a target on your back... I'd opt for a high capacity 9mm over anything else.

August 14, 2015, 11:51 AM	#44
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	Here's what ya do: Go to Buds Gun Shop Click on 180 days to pay Find a good, new in the box, armory grade semi auto handgun This way, you can get a quality firearm under warranty which is important since you are a professional Put 10% down and pay it off in 6 months When it's paid off, you have it shipped to a local FFL. Mine charges me $25.00. I do this. Just got an M&P 9. As soon as I get one gun paid for, I put another one on lay away. Check back frequently. They add different guns almost daily. They also offer discounts to professionals. __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

August 14, 2015, 01:36 PM	#45
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	180 days? That's good to know. Glock extends us their LE discount, and S&W does bit only through Buds. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 16, 2015, 06:22 PM	#46
Grumpy_Bottom Member Join Date: January 30, 2014 Posts: 75	five seven? light gun ,light ammo, long sight radius?