1911 or Glock
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Storz
Explorer
Wow surprised to see my old thread still on the same page, figured I should post an update. I am now carrying my favorite handgun to date!! Size wise it falls sort of between a 17 and a 19, I am using an IWB Alien Gear holster on a 1.75" 5.11 and it carries every bit as well as my Glock 19 did. The grip, trigger and paddle mag release are amazing.
HK VP9
HK VP9
goin camping
Explorer
I collect Colt 1911's but take a glock camping.
I don't take the glock because it is better. I take the glock because I don't care if it gets scratched, dropped in the river etc.
I don't take the glock because it is better. I take the glock because I don't care if it gets scratched, dropped in the river etc.
Bbasso
Expedition Leader
I shot all the handguns mentioned in this thread. When it came down to my decision to purchase an EDC was my ability to shoot accurately, fast and comfortably with reasonable concealment. I also wanted as many rounds as possible with a maximum stopping power.
My choice in the end was a FNP 45.
The reason I picked this particular firearm... well first it's ************ lol, (no peticular order) it has full ambidextrous controls, fits my hands great, extremely similar in function to the 1911, has great balance, very mild/light recoil, holds 15+1 and has aftermarket support.
Nearly 5000 rounds later and I've yet to have any failures and still shoots laser straight.
My choice in the end was a FNP 45.
The reason I picked this particular firearm... well first it's ************ lol, (no peticular order) it has full ambidextrous controls, fits my hands great, extremely similar in function to the 1911, has great balance, very mild/light recoil, holds 15+1 and has aftermarket support.
Nearly 5000 rounds later and I've yet to have any failures and still shoots laser straight.
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Why not just switch to the G19, smaller frame, still holds your same mags and easier to conceal?
P2W
Observer
The cure for that is take it out n shoot it,..
You can conceal a full size 1911, just takes the right holster.
http://www.miltsparks.com/SS-2.htm
P2W
Observer
"Plastic" guns don't bother me, I have a S&W Shield for a EDCG
We torture tested a Glock 17 by running it without cleaning till it stopped cycling (took about 5K rounds) Then field stripped it, hosed the GSR and unburnt powder out of it with WD40 & Breakclean, oiled up the slide contact points and run another 15K rounds through it.
I still prefer my 1911 though, mostly because of the history behind it and even though mine has +50K rnds through it, the gun is wicked accurate.
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Handgun choice is right up there with the most personal of choices, way more so than Land Cruiser v. Land Rover and Ford v. Chevy. What I might pick might be totally different from somebody else and both may be the right answer.
Start with a quality firearm from a reputable company (what's reputable? find one of the guns being carried by professionals is a good start). Rent as many models as you can and test fire them at a range. Go with the one that fits your hand(s) best and then your specific planned carry/use regimen. Buy it + a boat load of ammo + quality holster/belt and get excellent instruction and train enough so that the motor skills are downloaded to your mid-brain so they can be performed under stress.
It may be you wind up with a Glock, 1911, a .32 Seecamp or a .454 Casul.
Start with a quality firearm from a reputable company (what's reputable? find one of the guns being carried by professionals is a good start). Rent as many models as you can and test fire them at a range. Go with the one that fits your hand(s) best and then your specific planned carry/use regimen. Buy it + a boat load of ammo + quality holster/belt and get excellent instruction and train enough so that the motor skills are downloaded to your mid-brain so they can be performed under stress.
It may be you wind up with a Glock, 1911, a .32 Seecamp or a .454 Casul.