New Carry gun

[Amancini]

Why is the ammo a “hard pill to swallow”? Price?

If you like the gun and shoot it well then carry it.



There are several of ranges that rent handguns so you can try a wide variety of handguns for pretty short money before you spend on a handgun if you want to.

That said you can’t have too many guns. Working together only we can keep driving the background checks to new all time highs.

Bob

45 ammo is expensive now doesn’t mean it’s a no go if I find a carry gun I like in 45 I will buy it!

 

[Amancini]

Looks like I can look feel touch the 365, sheild and Springfield, will also see what else they have, expecting to have a now housemate Monday

 

[boilermaker]

Fatal Firefight in Miami | Federal Bureau of Investigation

One of the deadliest firefights in FBI history occurred 25 years ago in Miami.

www.fbi.gov

I believe the FBI went back to 9mm

The Reasons Why FBI Went Back to 9mm

The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change.

sofrep.com

 

[SpencerT]

I’ve found .45acp to be more accessible and about the same cost as 9mm recently. I haven’t done any purchasing because I don’t need it and haven’t seen a deal I’d jump on but ammo as everyone knows it nuts at the moment.

I have a shield .45 that a carry on occasion.

 

[PL-52]

I read that too, cost? Thought they were all in love with .40 S&W. 9mm Ballistics improved in 40 years?

 

[tuna]

Makarov

 

[JY0512]

P365XL, has the grip length of a compact but is super thin. Pretty good for carrying.

 

[ErnstStavro]

The Walther PPS in 9mm shoots real nice for me. Nice and slim, the non-MA trigger is really nice. Grip index is very far forward and high on walther pistols, works well for me.

Love mine too, great shooter. I did switch to P365 though.

 

[edin508]

 

[Amancini]

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365?

 

[Amancini]

The Walther PPS in 9mm shoots real nice for me. Nice and slim, the non-MA trigger is really nice. Grip index is very far forward and high on walther pistols, works well for me.

No issues with this gun just want to check it out

 

[vickers]

For what it's worth, I have an XDS 3.3 and I like it quote a bit. Got it before the Springfield Armory Hellcat came out, otherwise I may have considered that one. The XDS is thin, conceals and shoots well. I have never handled a P365 though. I imagine I would really like it based on what people I know who own them have said and you can't beat the 10 round capacity on such a small gun. If you can handle or even better yet shoot all the ones you are considering that would be ideal, obviously.

 

[Amancini]

For what it's worth, I have an XDS 3.3 and I like it quote a bit. Got it before the Springfield Armory Hellcat came out, otherwise I may have considered that one. The XDS is thin, conceals and shoots well. I have never handled a P365 though. I imagine I would really like it based on what people I know who own them have said and you can't beat the 10 round capacity on such a small gun. If you can handle or even better yet shoot all the ones you are considering that would be ideal, obviously.

I can def shoot the 365, fortunately (or un) with the current market, if I buy one and truely hate it, I’ll be able to get at least what I paid for back in the market

 

[MAGA99]

Fatal Firefight in Miami | Federal Bureau of Investigation

One of the deadliest firefights in FBI history occurred 25 years ago in Miami.

www.fbi.gov

You trust anything the fbi says?

 

[Dini]

Sold my xds (mod 1) a couple months ago. Shot well when it did not have ftf (mostly when chambering first round). Got a 365 and very happy.

 

[gerrycaruso]

If you like the Shield, look at the Shield Plus. I'm waiting for it to come out in .45.

 

[Amancini]

Sold my xds (mod 1) a couple months ago. Shot well when it did not have ftf (mostly when chambering first round). Got a 365 and very happy.

This seems to be a common trend, checking one out tomorrow. I am hearing mixed reviews on the SAS any insight?

 

[Amancini]

If you like the Shield, look at the Shield Plus. I'm waiting for it to come out in .45.

What’s the differences haven’t looked into it

 

[jkelly1229]

I do! Just summer months becomes a bit of a challenge

To each their own lol. I tried the carry gun thing went through a bunch probably will still get a 42 eventually as a backup gun... but the 17 just was the best choice for me anyways

 

[Amancini]

To each their own lol. I tried the carry gun thing went through a bunch probably will still get a 42 eventually as a backup gun... but the 17 just was the best choice for me anyways

You said it in yiur first sentence, it’s not like I’m getting rid of the 17

 

[Picton]

You said it in yiur first sentence, it’s not like I’m getting rid of the 17

I think it's partly about perspective, too. I'm ecumenical in my carry preferences, and every gun requires a different set of considerations. On a whim once (and mostly just to see if I could pull it off), I IWB'd a Webley Mk V. That's a heavy, clunky six-shot revolver in .455, and hauling it around for a day made me redefine what a "narrow slide" should feel like in my waistband.

I'm a 1911/BHP guy generally, but I'd not hesitate to IWB a full-size Glock if I liked Glocks. They're in many ways a perfect carry option.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

One other option. IWB of course.

 

[Broc]

What can you shoot more accurately, 9mm or .45?
How much money are you looking to spend on practice ammo?

First answer those two questions, then look for the caliber.

Accuracy and lots of practice > little practice due to cost and shooting all over the place.

 

[Amancini]

What can you shoot more accurately, 9mm or .45?
How much money are you looking to spend on practice ammo?

First answer those two questions, then look for the caliber.

Accuracy and lots of practice > little practice due to cost and shooting all over the place.

Huge consideration right here, only 45 I have consistently shot is in a 1911 pc which can’t be compared.
I think I’m honestly leaning towards a 9mm at the moment due to ammo stockpile and comfort with the caliber

 

[AHM]

You could also look at something like a 308 pistol if you were looking to make a big first impression

Johnny Dangerously meme in 3...2...1...

Why is the ammo [(.45 ACP)] a “hard pill to swallow”?

If it wasn't hard to swallow,
it would be called "Ameripellet".

 

[Broc]

Huge consideration right here, only 45 I have consistently shot is in a 1911 pc which can’t be compared.
I think I’m honestly leaning towards a 9mm at the moment due to ammo stockpile and comfort with the caliber

Then go 9mm.

Forget about all the "bigger caliber = more deadly" stuff. There are plenty of studies showing the % increase in death from .45 compared to 9mm is fairly insignificant.

 

[Parker Schreiber]

Fatal Firefight in Miami | Federal Bureau of Investigation

One of the deadliest firefights in FBI history occurred 25 years ago in Miami.

www.fbi.gov

You do know that the FBI switched back to 9mm in 2016, right? Here's the current contract:

https://govtribe.com/award/federal-idv-award/indefinite-delivery-contract-djf161200v0006459

 

[AHM]

Forget about all the "bigger caliber = more deadly" stuff. There are plenty of studies showing the % increase in death from .45 compared to 9mm is fairly insignificant.

Oh, yeah?

.45 ACP actually puckers the assailant's loincloth.

 

[PL-52]

Yes I have read that, You also know they haven’t had a firefight since they switched back, to either prove or disprove the findings in that study Right?

 

[Broc]

Yes I have read that, You also know they haven’t had a firefight since they switched back, to either prove or disprove the findings in that study Right?

There is a video I posted a couple of times over the past year, it goes over the statistics, comparing several calibers, handguns and rifles.

Statistically, there is not much difference. So carry whatever you shoot best. If that's .45, then carry a .45.