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California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Due to a recent shift in the local political winds, this California resident will soon be taking his first step toward acquiring a concealed carry license.
Suffice it to say that the state’s notorious anti-gun laws leave but a small assortment of sub-compact pistols from which to choose, and my preferences as to manufacturer, caliber, and cost further narrows the field. For the time being, at least, I’m leaning toward the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 SHIELD, because the .45 ACP version is not California compliant. I have zero experience with the .40 S&W cartridge, and will be using a full-size .45 ACP 1911 clone for initial qualifying, and buying a sub-compact, and qualifying with it, at some later date.
If anyone has personal experience with the M&P 40 SHIELD, I’d like to hear about it.
Thanks in advance.
Michael
Suffice it to say that the state’s notorious anti-gun laws leave but a small assortment of sub-compact pistols from which to choose, and my preferences as to manufacturer, caliber, and cost further narrows the field. For the time being, at least, I’m leaning toward the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 SHIELD, because the .45 ACP version is not California compliant. I have zero experience with the .40 S&W cartridge, and will be using a full-size .45 ACP 1911 clone for initial qualifying, and buying a sub-compact, and qualifying with it, at some later date.
If anyone has personal experience with the M&P 40 SHIELD, I’d like to hear about it.
Thanks in advance.
Michael