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Beretta Mini-Cougar .45 ... (nine shot baseball bat). Carry it for work all the time; normally just pop it in the rear compartment box behind the pass. seat when I'm

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Old 06-01-2011, 08:20 AM   #91 (permalink)
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Beretta Mini-Cougar .45 ... (nine shot baseball bat).

Carry it for work all the time; normally just pop it in the rear compartment box behind the pass. seat when I'm in the Z. I ripped the leather in my other car carrying it on my waist band, so I always take it off in the Z.
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:17 AM   #92 (permalink)
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I like how they feel, look, etc. but I have owned some nice ones and they just don't run like a Glock. I guess after owning a $4000 jam-o-matic (Tactical Supergrade from Wilson, as well as a Les Baer TRS--both sucked in the reliability department even when clean, well and correctly lubed, and on the square range. No dirt or running dry needed. They failed when pretty.), you become a bit anti-1911.

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I may not carry one everyday but I will always have one in the stable.

I am with you on the Glocks, though. Big fan. My primary carry is a G26 at the moment. I need something a little bigger (probably the G19) and something a little smaller and I'll have a nice trio of carry guns.
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I carry a 4.5" Springfield XDm .40 with a IWB Minotaur holster. Full size gun and still I forget I have it on. The holster makes all the difference in the world. Sits perfectly at 5 o'clock. If I am not at work it is on me... Love Florida! Glad to see all the people who carry! Occasionally I'll carry my glock 23 when I need something more concealable. But that is rare. About to pickup the new XDm 3.8 compact in .40.

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Ditto, BeachBum! It's black/black. Like you, I am also wanting the XDM 3.8 .40. I plan on purchasing it sometime during the summer when my wife gets her CHL. I am leaning towards the two-tone silver/black. What about you?
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I love the XD series. I really wanted an XD9SC but when I compared it to the Glock the Glock felt better in my hand, and I shot much better with it. Still like the XDs, though.

My GF is going to get her CHL as well so we'll be taking a look at the XDs to see if she likes them. I know she likes my G26 but I want to make sure she tries a lot of different ones out.
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I like how they feel, look, etc. but I have owned some nice ones and they just don't run like a Glock. I guess after owning a $4000 jam-o-matic (Tactical Supergrade from Wilson, as well as a Les Baer TRS--both sucked in the reliability department even when clean, well and correctly lubed, and on the square range. No dirt or running dry needed. They failed when pretty.), you become a bit anti-1911.

Give me my tupperware.
When you want reliability out of a 1911, you want a GI spec not a super accurate and therefore super tight, Wilson or Les Baer. They are race horses and for every day you want more of a pack horse.

Glocks are great and I do not recommend you change weapons.

Re: tupperware. Mine came in the same but now Glock gives you a lockable box.
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When you want reliability out of a 1911, you want a GI spec not a super accurate and therefore super tight, Wilson or Les Baer. They are race horses and for every day you want more of a pack horse.

Glocks are great and I do not recommend you change weapons.

Re: tupperware. Mine came in the same but now Glock gives you a lockable box.
yeah pretty much this.

I shoot XDs personally since the glock doesn't really fit my hand, but my GI spec 1911 has been flawless in operation. Not a single failure to feed.
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I have a few guns (9mm, 45 revolver, 7mm rifle, 22 rifle). I love to target shoot and go hunting out west. Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have never understood why people feel the need to carry a pistol on them all the time. Seems like a good way to end up in prison imo, or if you never intend on using it then why carry it.
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I have a few guns (9mm, 45 revolver, 7mm rifle, 22 rifle). I love to target shoot and go hunting out west. Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have never understood why people feel the need to carry a pistol on them all the time. Seems like a good way to end up in prison imo, or if you never intend on using it then why carry it.
It's a big debate and ultimately it's personal preference. As long as you abide by the law I don't understand how you'd end up in jail. And I don't think anyone that carries "intends" on using it. It's just the ultimate last resort of personal protection, and you never know when you might end up needing it.
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Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have never understood why people feel the need to carry a pistol on them all the time.
well while i live in an ok part of nc, the neighbor's kid is hooked on meth has made several death threats against me/my family and i've been robbed(attempted) carjacked(attempted). being an ex Marine i've had substantially more training and also have combat experience(2 combat tours over seas) so i think i can handle myself and think it is warranted. anyone in law enforcement can tell you they are only a clean up crew. i'm not saying its for everyone, just those who have had or are experiencing threats in day to day life.

i hope i never have to use it, but will not be wary to use it if need be.
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I have a few guns (9mm, 45 revolver, 7mm rifle, 22 rifle). I love to target shoot and go hunting out west. Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have never understood why people feel the need to carry a pistol on them all the time. Seems like a good way to end up in prison imo, or if you never intend on using it then why carry it.
I carry for the same reasons mentioned by m4a1mustang and usmcasa. CHL's have also been proven to help lower crime rates, as they act as a deterrent, in areas in which licenses are issued.
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I don't know if they really act as a deterrent or not, and I don't care much to get involved in that debate. All I know is that when I carry I feel like at least I've got a fighting chance should something go down. I don't necessarily feel unsafe if don't carry, just as I don't feel safe if I do. I just feel more prepared.

I follow the rules and am a good person. I know chances are I'll never need my gun, and the one day I do will likely be the day I die, because I'll be in a Gun Free Zone.
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I carry a Glock 22C. Although I don't usually have it on me, I keep it on the shelf behind the passenger seat when I am carrying it.
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Yeah I understand avoiding that debate because it can get testy at times. All I'm going to say is for those who doubt, look at Chicago or Australia. Both forbid guns; and crime (mostly burglaries and muggings) is through the roof there.
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