I'm in the mood to buy a concealed carry handgun. I was reading some articles in a gun magazine (Handgunner, I think), and ran across an
article
reviewing the Ruger LCP and then right after that was another ad for a S&W Model 642 .38 special snubbie. That was about all that was needed to make
me feel like I needed a good CCW...
Anyway... the LCP was looking good in terms of price, size, and styling.
I like the smoothed edges, lack of an external hammer spur, etc. And the
.38 SPL snubbie? Well let's just say it's a classic...
THEN I did some thinking.. Figured I'd research the .380 as a defense
round. Was not really impressed. Wasn't thrilled with the .38 SPL as a defense round either. Also, as I already have a Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum
with a 6 inch barrel, a Smith&Wesson Model 645 .45 ACP in 5 inch barrel
and
a Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull with 8 3/8inch barrel, I realized I
already have some excellent holsterable defense rounds, so why
complicate
things?
What? You mean I'm not likely to find a good concealable .454
Casull or .45 Long Colt? Okay. Not a problem... That leaves .38
SPL/.357
Magnum and .45 ACP.
Looking for opinions here folks... Low-cost, reliable, and easy to carry/conceal are my main criteria. Also would like something that's manageable when the fertilizer hits the ventilation unit.
The Bersa 45 Thunder has caught my attention. Anyone here have any time
with this gun? Will it feed hollow point .45 ACP ammo? I'm not one to
use
round nose stuff for defense. If I'm in a mode where I want to put
someone or something down, I'm going hollow point all the way. Is the
Bersa worth pursuing, or should I look more towards a .357 snubbie?
Not looking for anyone to make my decision for me, just seeking some input and figured a message thread might give me the alternate points of view
that would help me make up my mind...
Thanks!
Ray
willing to pay. Personally, I think Glock makes a damn good product and
the money is well spent. (If purchased.)
willing to pay. Personally, I think Glock makes a damn good product and the money is well spent. (If purchased.)
Plus it fires underwater... right? :)
willing to pay. Personally, I think Glock makes a damn good product and the money is well spent. (If purchased.)
Plus it fires underwater... right? :)
The Glock was a fantastic deal when it was half the price of a Browning, Walther or Sig. Nowadays, that differential has eroded away.
The Glock was a fantastic deal when it was half the price of a Browning, Walther or Sig. Nowadays, that differential has eroded away.
Who cares? Glock still makes a damn good weapon that still holds its own quite well with the best of them.
For those who are watching..... please forgive Angus - he's not happy unless he's whining about something.
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