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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: elshadow001 on March 23, 2007, 09:42:36 AM
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Ok, i am seeking opinions.
I carry a ruger p90 DC stainless. I admit that sometimes it seems heavy and a bit akward. Other times it is very comfortable to carry.
I have had several injuries, and i am an older person now.
I have looked at other weapons to carry, such as the glock. I have large hands and it is very hard for me to hold on to the smaller weapons like the glock, so i carry the larger ruger.
I like autos but, i have even given thought to the revolver as a carry weapon. I used to shoot a mark III trooper and liked it, but it is kinda big to carry.
I understand shot placement is better considered then size of the bullet.
So I would like to see some different opions on carry.
Thanks.
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if you have big hands,how about some sort of big bore snubby,like a "n" frame and a good holster and belt?
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Have you tried the GLOCK 21? It's lighter than the P90 due to the Polymer frame, holds 13 rounds, And still has a big comfortable grip. But it's not that much thicker than the P90, so it's just as concealable.
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The double stack Glock has the largest handle you can find. I suggest a full size Glock in .45 or .40 I carry a G-22 and its a handfull.
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I carry a ruger p90 DC stainless. I admit that sometimes it seems heavy and a bit akward. Other times it is very comfortable to carry.
I just went over the same story w/ a customer last week elshadow001, the P90 has lost the friendly carry due to the weight of the gun. Well not to worry man Ruger has the new, last year, P345 polymer frame, with all kinds of awards. I have personally clanged a gong @ 100yds. 8 for 8 w/ 185gr.+P golden saber. The gun can shoot man and IMHO the P345D is the way to go. But if you are into the flip up safty then stick w/ it.
Just saying man
Tex
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And if you don't mind going from .45 to 9mm, Rugers P95 has a polymer grip frame, like the Glock, with the same controls and familitarity you have with your P90. It is quite a bit lighter, and has a full size grip and 15 round capacity.
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It is quite a bit lighter, and has a full size grip and 15 round capacity.
Frontstrap to backstrap the P95 is smaller than the 345 but quite a bit thicker. Great choice though. And if you like the P95 or better yet do not mind the caliber change then by all means man check out the new S&W M&P line. A W E S O M E pistols that if the dealer has any pride, will change the grips(which is supersimple) and see which fits. They even have it in 45 for ya . ;D
tex
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I haven't figured out how to totally conceal it yet but I have a Springfield Armory Tactical XD45. The five in version is a little big to conceal (which is weird because I conceal a Government 1911 without a problem)
Maybe a 1911.
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I'm also trying to figure how to conceal my XD9 Tactical.
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To conceal a large auto you may try "appendix" carry. I carry my G-22 this way.With the right holster its amazing how comfortable it is. "sweatnbullets" gave me the tip on this and the right holster, a Don Hume.
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To conceal a large auto you may try "appendix" carry. I carry my G-22 this way.With the right holster its amazing how comfortable it is. "sweatnbullets" gave me the tip on this and the right holster, a Don Hume.
Hello 2HOW, i was just wondering if you were crossdrawing, middle, or more to the strong side with your appendix carry. Thanks
tex
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Texcalibur, I carry strong side, between 1230 and 1 oclock with this holster...http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715. A very knowledgeable fellow who I havent met yet named Roger Phillips AKA "sweatnbullets" http://www.rogerphillips.oregonshooter.com/...gave me the tip and info on the holster and Im very glad he did. I used to carry at 6 oclock, but this is much better for retention and draw.
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A very knowledgeable fellow who I havent met yet named Roger Phillips AKA "sweatnbullets"
You can catch a glimpse of Roger in this video he posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ_dSkm_cI4
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Thanks Don for the video link. Well worth the time.
tex
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Thanks Don, I guess thats what you call getting off the X, good video, shooting them to the ground Suarez style
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Re: ccw carry?
« Reply #11 on: Yesterday at 07:18:08 PM »
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Texcalibur, I carry strong side, between 1230 and 1 oclock with this holster...http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715. A very knowledgeable fellow who I havent met yet named Roger Phillips AKA "sweatnbullets" http://www.rogerphillips.oregonshooter.com/...gave me the tip and info on the holster and Im very glad he did. I used to carry at 6 oclock, but this is much better for retention and draw.
Thank you 2HOW t'was what i needed man. See if i can conceal without wearing a bowlingshirt all the time.
tex
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I have very large hands and I shot a Glock 19 and a 34, i went to these because I have large hands.
Bill
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I have very large hands and I shot a Glock 19 and a 34, i went to these because I have large hands.
Bill
Man I dont want to seem out of line, but I also have "baseball-mit" hands. But why the extreme between the G19 compact and the G34 tatical-long slide. I personally luv the G19 for carry but due to the halfmoon-stuck-mag-cut-out at the bottom of the front strap of grip hits me in scare tissue on pinky. Hard to even put a hundred +P's down range. Ahhh but the full size G17-34-17L, I could put a full case of Uzi ammo down range and wish for more. I have a G35 that i can crack a 4"x10" steel plate 8 of 10 rounds off hand at 20yards. I hit the plate early in the round count with the G19 but fail to press that trigger though correct after a couple of "ouchies" ;D :'( ;D i have found concealed carry means print or carry compact or even subcompact(pocket). But mabe that was the point you ment to state.
once again, no disrespect ment.
tex
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I CARRY MY XD40SUB IN A SHOULDER HOLSTER! IT IS SO EASY TO GET TO SITTING IN MY CJ7 JEEP ,CHEVY TRUCK OR MY LTD II . EASY TO CARRY CONCELD UNDER A LIGHT VEST OR APULL OVER CLEMSON JERSY! THE XD40 EASY TO CONTROL ,HAS NEVER FAILED TO SHOOT. TRY IT. GOOD LUCK, XD40LOVER
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I carry in a Kydex type holster and just use a vest or Hawaiian (the louder the better ;D) shirt to cover
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just use a vest or Hawaiian (the louder the better Grin) shirt to cover
i have to agree with the shirt.
tex
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xd40lover, a LTD2, wow thats a classic. I have a shoulder holster I used to wear alot in FLA good with a print shirt and a pair of shorts at the beach or whatever.
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As most of you know, I'm a fan of the 9mm, as long as you're careful on bullet choice.
When you go to 9 mms, vistas open to you...everything from inexpensive Kel-Tecs to my own choice, an old Sig Sauer P225. Lots of stuff in between. The S&W M&P compact is slick and relatively inexpensive. I did a video piece on the little Para Carry 9, and I just spent a bunch of time with the FNP 9mm. Lately I've been carrying my Sig in a Hoffner's Minimalist kydex IWB...one of the slickest IWBs I've ever used, and inexpensive as well.
Consider the 9mm (with Hornady TAPS or equivalent)...
Michael b
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I would love your opinion of the Rem. Golden Saber 9mm+P vs. Hornady TAPS? If I'm out of place and should start another post please let me kno. thanks
tex