Petrol & Powder
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Glaciers - Any update?
Glock 43, 48, and Sig 365
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Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
No other than I did handle the 43 and the 365 again and I do like the 365 better for how it fits my hand, but still haven’t had a chance to shoot either one yet.
Been busy digging out of 16 inches of snow and clearing it back. Now that it’s warmed up I’ll have that done in a couple more days. Coming back from Oregon and landing in-20 to -40 kept me busy for the first week. There is a local gun shop here were I can rent both pistols at their indoor range.
This next week is better only have two doctors appointments. Trying to get everything ready for our drive out to the lower 48 in late March. Pistols are on the back burner for now. Interest is there but priority for finances and time dictate that.
Been busy digging out of 16 inches of snow and clearing it back. Now that it’s warmed up I’ll have that done in a couple more days. Coming back from Oregon and landing in-20 to -40 kept me busy for the first week. There is a local gun shop here were I can rent both pistols at their indoor range.
This next week is better only have two doctors appointments. Trying to get everything ready for our drive out to the lower 48 in late March. Pistols are on the back burner for now. Interest is there but priority for finances and time dictate that.
smokeywolf
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Been shopping for a new carry piece for Mrs. smokeywolf to carry around the homestead. Would like to make it 9mm or 40S&W, but recoil would need a compensator.
Was looking at the S&W Shield EZ Performance Center
Looking at 380s
Want exposed hammer because of the ability to keep one in the chamber and have hammer down or at 1/4 cock (safety).
Want no more than 24 oz. weight (empty) with mag
Grip safety would be a plus
Back of grip to trigger-face (LOP) is a bit important, as she has small hands and short fingers
Hoping to find something well under $1,000
Don't mean to hijack your thread, but was also looking at the SIG P365 Macro with the compensator slots cut into the slide.
I'm predicting that she will carry in a chest holster.
Was looking at the S&W Shield EZ Performance Center
Looking at 380s
Want exposed hammer because of the ability to keep one in the chamber and have hammer down or at 1/4 cock (safety).
Want no more than 24 oz. weight (empty) with mag
Grip safety would be a plus
Back of grip to trigger-face (LOP) is a bit important, as she has small hands and short fingers
Hoping to find something well under $1,000
Don't mean to hijack your thread, but was also looking at the SIG P365 Macro with the compensator slots cut into the slide.
I'm predicting that she will carry in a chest holster.
Petrol & Powder
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As for an exposed hammer - Unless you're talking about a single action auto, and even there it's questionable, I'm not sure there's any safety to be gained with an exposed hammer. This is one area where the striker fired pistols with passive firing pin safeties excel. You get a lightweight trigger pull with a passive firing pin safety. And if you go with a Glock pattern, you also get a striker that is only partially tensioned when the trigger is not depressed. The Glock action cannot fire with a partially tensioned striker and the striker/firing pin cannot move fully forward unless the trigger is fully depressed. It doesn’t get any simpler or safer than that.
24oz weight will likely put you in the polymer frame or aluminum frame category.
Grip safety? Pretty much a superfluous feature on anything other than a single action auto (like a 1911 pattern) and really overkill if you’re thinking single action with hammer down carry.
Not trying to be a Glock salesman here but to meet your criteria of short trigger reach, lightweight, safe to carry with a chambered round and useful cartridge, I think you’re looking at a Glock or some Glock knock-off polymer framed, striker fired pistol.
If recoil is a huge concern, don’t overlook the 30 Super Carry. Think of it as a 32 Auto on steroids.
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smokeywolf
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Started handling and shooting the 1911 when I was 9 or 10 years old. Can't deny a bias toward the form factor and feature set. Never felt doubt with the chamber loaded and hammer down over the inertial firing pin.
Carried the 1911 for quite a few years. In uniform, condition 1. In plain clothes in a shoulder holster, condition 2. When I slept, it lived under my pillow in condition 2.
What stands out right now, although not exposed hammer, is the S&W Shield EZ 380 Performance Center.
Carried the 1911 for quite a few years. In uniform, condition 1. In plain clothes in a shoulder holster, condition 2. When I slept, it lived under my pillow in condition 2.
What stands out right now, although not exposed hammer, is the S&W Shield EZ 380 Performance Center.
Mitty38
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I like 9's, but it in minis... Nope.
Too much juice, in too small a package. For my work mangled, arthritis ridden ham hands.
Pocket size I prefer 380.
Because I can't put a 9mm where I want it, with a small gun. G19, or 2011 oficer is as small as I can shoot comfortably, accurately in 9.
Too much juice, in too small a package. For my work mangled, arthritis ridden ham hands.
Pocket size I prefer 380.
Because I can't put a 9mm where I want it, with a small gun. G19, or 2011 oficer is as small as I can shoot comfortably, accurately in 9.
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smokeywolf
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If I were dead set on a 1911 form factor, I'd be looking pretty hard at a "Baby Rock" from Rock Island Armory.
Txcowboy52
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I have both, the Glock 43 and the 48 . I carry the 48 and my wife prefer the 43X . Both are easy to carry and function flawlessly. I have no complaints on either. I can’t speak to the Sig I’m sure it’s a fine pistol. I think it comes down to the individual’s preference .
L Ross
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The only Glock I own is the one I carried for work at two different agencies, a Model 36. Carries like a dream on a duty gun belt, carries well in a pancake on a Simple Rugged belt. Carries well in an IWB holster. And it isn't bad dropped in a coat pocket. I got lucky that this little popper shoots to point of aim.
I never knew anyone else that owned one, perhaps they are not popular. Maybe because it only holds 7 rounds? I shoot cast in mine and have never had a problem. Lots of H.P. in a small package was my thought.
I never knew anyone else that owned one, perhaps they are not popular. Maybe because it only holds 7 rounds? I shoot cast in mine and have never had a problem. Lots of H.P. in a small package was my thought.
smokeywolf
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May be narrowing this down to Browning 1911 380 or Walther PD380.
Plus to the Browning 380 is, if she gets used to the Browning 1911 fire controls, she could then pick up my original Colt 1911 or our son's Dan Wesson Guardian and use it without having to think things thru. Browning is a couple of ounces lighter than the Walther. Browning has a slide stop, Walther doesn't. Browning is 8+1
Walther is 9+1. No slide stop. Hammer can easily and safely be lowered on a chambered round. Walther has Picatinny rail, Browning doesn't. No optics mount for either.
Both can be carried "condition 1" or "condition 2".
Plus to the Browning 380 is, if she gets used to the Browning 1911 fire controls, she could then pick up my original Colt 1911 or our son's Dan Wesson Guardian and use it without having to think things thru. Browning is a couple of ounces lighter than the Walther. Browning has a slide stop, Walther doesn't. Browning is 8+1
Walther is 9+1. No slide stop. Hammer can easily and safely be lowered on a chambered round. Walther has Picatinny rail, Browning doesn't. No optics mount for either.
Both can be carried "condition 1" or "condition 2".
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