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RETG · February 11, 2018, 08:36 AM

I was issued a 9mm back in the 70s when I first started to work for Uncle Sam and went overseas (non-military), then when I switched agencies in the 90s, I was issued a .40.

Retired and today I carry a 9 around town in a HK P30SK, however, when out in the woods/hills in the western states, I carry a Beretta .40 with 200 gr Buffalo Bore ammo.

Carry the smaller handgun around town just to cut the load, not worried about it being seen where I live and I know from previous experience, a 9 can do the job if ever needed. But honestly, the chances of ever having to use it around here are as minimal as could be for two-legged problems; four legged is much more common; thus the larger round.

Benefits of living in a very small town in the middle of nowhere.

February 11, 2018, 08:36 AM	#5
RETG Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: Somewhere in Idaho, near WY Posts: 507	I was issued a 9mm back in the 70s when I first started to work for Uncle Sam and went overseas (non-military), then when I switched agencies in the 90s, I was issued a .40. Retired and today I carry a 9 around town in a HK P30SK, however, when out in the woods/hills in the western states, I carry a Beretta .40 with 200 gr Buffalo Bore ammo. Carry the smaller handgun around town just to cut the load, not worried about it being seen where I live and I know from previous experience, a 9 can do the job if ever needed. But honestly, the chances of ever having to use it around here are as minimal as could be for two-legged problems; four legged is much more common; thus the larger round. Benefits of living in a very small town in the middle of nowhere.