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June 9, 2018, 07:51 AM | #102 |
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Great question and one with an easy answer...a well made 1911, in .45 ACP, with 7 in the magazine and one in the chamber. For extended trips, another magazine on the belt. YMMV, Rod
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June 9, 2018, 11:37 AM | #103 |
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I would have to change my carry. Most times M&P 9 IWB with 17 or 18 rounds. Even my pocket carry is M&P 9c is 12 +1. I guess 1911 with spare mag.
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I think that my new 686+ 3" in 357 magnum revolver would be quite sufficient with an extra speed loader in my pocket. 7 rounds of 125 gr. 357 in magnum ammo sure beats 10 rounds of 9mm or higher IMHO. Not including a 44 revolver in magnum or such.
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No change for me. My state has no mag restrictions and I carry:
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June 13, 2018, 09:25 AM | #107 |
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Mod 2 .45 with the flush mag. 9+1.
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June 14, 2018, 01:56 PM | #108 |
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Hmm, interesting.
Probably go back to a 1911. Either in .45 or .38 Super. |
June 14, 2018, 03:07 PM | #109 |
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Already 10 rds. here in Cali - so makes no difference.
I switch off between two: S&W Model 649nd, 5 shot J frame w/speed loader CZ75 P01 w/TLR-3 |
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It seems 4"+ is where the .357 starts to shine. At least to testing from places like luckygunner, ballisticsbyinc and various online testing. |
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Here is a video from Paul Harrell that, in addition to other things, looks at snub-nose velocity in the 9mm vs .357 debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2t_qG9dls I love BBTI and have contributed to their project. They do a lot to show how velocity changes with barrel length. However, those tests aren't necessarily the same as with real-world guns. For instance, look at the .327 Federal data. Notice that it jumps from 1000-ish fps for 2" to 1300-ish fps for 3". The barrel on the LCR is just under 2" but actually shows chronograph values closer to 1200 fps with various factory ammo. Just saying, like ballistics gel, BBTI offers a valuable resource but it doesn't tell us everything. |
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I wouldn't mind being wrong and able to justify buying an SP101. But even if true you're still only marginally more powerful, in terms of fps and energy, than softer recoil in 9mm. My point was mostly that short barrel 357s aren't the "one shot stop" power the 125 grain .357 gained its reputation on. Though that doesn't make me love my magnums any less. |
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jr24, the main bullet point is that a benefit exists and that it can be a valid benefit for those who want to pay the cost. It isn't worth it for me, and it might not be for you, but I think we should all recognize that it's real for those who come down on the other side of that question.
I like .357 magnum. All of my .357 magnum gets shot from 4-16" barrels on platforms that are easier to control and more fun for me to shoot. Another issue I have with .357 magnum in small guns is that you're usually looking at a five-shooter. Whether it was growing up with the mythos of the six-shooter or the fact that a sixth round is 20% more ammo at that level, I've set six as my minimum for EDC. |
June 17, 2018, 10:15 PM | #114 |
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A Walther P99 AS. It is Glock 19 size, but its beavertail protects my hand in a high grip. I already have some factory ten round mags for it, just in case they are needed.
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June 18, 2018, 10:49 AM | #115 |
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I LOVE the Walther's ergonomics.
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June 20, 2018, 10:41 AM | #117 |
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The thing about 10-round mags blocked down from higher caps is getting them apart for cleaning.
Limited experience with the things, I carried other stuff during the AWB & was exempt from it for a good part of its tenure, but those I did have were not as simple to get apart as unblocked full-sized versions. I think in the scenario under discussion I'd probably just revert to the 1911, a pistol built for 10-rounds, or a revolver. Denis |
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The Walther 99 series is one of my favorites of the plastic pistols. Particularly in the original Anti-Stress sear models. The 99 series was the first plastic pistol I decided to buy, after having attended my first (of 3) S&W armorer classes for the SW99/P99. I ordered a SW9940 (standard size .40) because I could get it for a little less money. That was back during the 13 year period of the "Strategic Alliance" between Walther and S&W, and they were the US importer. Personally, I don't care for the 99 series chambered in .40 (or .45) as much as I do chambered in 9mm, but I still own that SW9940 and eventually carried a similar one as an issued weapons for several years. I finally ordered a SW999c (think P99 AS Compact 9mm), just as that model was being edged out in production by the SW990L9C, which was a 9 compact with the QA sear mode, but oddly without the decocking/field-stripping button in the slide, like in the Walther QA model. That compact 9 has been a superb little 9. I've fired over 15K rounds through it, and it's got a better DA & SA trigger than my favored S&W 3rd gen 3913, 3913TSW or littler CS9. Outstanding little gun. Just barely larger than my G26, and with the same 10rd mag capacity. The little compact 99 series models deserve more attention that they've ever received. Excellent little guns.
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I would likely switch my carry XD9 for the Kimber 1911 single stack in 45 ACP that I now shoot just for fun. I may also be interested in trying an LCR.
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WHEN I carry (SE PA is bordered by MD & NJ and I frequently need to cross into those anti-gun states) I would continue to carry what I do now, Sig Saur P938, 9mm.
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How about my USP compact in 45 ACP. The Colt 1911 45 is on the list as is a RIA 9mm full size. All of them run good and are accurate. Add in the mix is G23 in either 357 SIG or 40 S&W. If I want to carry it's a cannon.
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Due to where home is, this change wouldn't affect me.
As such, what I carry would depend upon season, clothing, activity/event. Each season and type of clothing presents concerns about ease of concealment, and proper penetration through multiple layers of clothing. As was said, those most affected would probably be those who carry OWB, or open carry. For those who carry IWB and/or Concealed- many of the options already tend to be at or below 10 rounds. I'd probably stick with .40, .45, 10mm or .357 for winter carry. For summer, it might be as small as .380, or as large as .357/10mm/.45- depends on where, and doing what. |
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I would buy more of the same guns I already have and buy more mags and ammo.
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July 31, 2018, 10:29 AM | #125 |
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That's a different approach.
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