I find a makes a great summer carry gun as when carried inside the waistband, it hides well with shorts and a t-shirt. The right holster keeps the at a forward cant, pointing the bottom of the stocks up along my side.
This is true for Government-, Commander- and Officer-sized s with their 5-, 4. But all the sizes conceal well, regardless of barrel length. And now, of course, a couple words about the negatives: s are more expensive, have a lower capacity and are more difficult to learn to shoot well. If you want a value option, then the might not be for you. Many other guns hold more rounds than a — some with double the capacity in one magazine — but this too is a subjective matter.
You should always carry a reload, no matter what gun you carry, and you should carry what you can comfortably, accurately and safely shoot. Many other guns are indeed easier to shoot well because they offer a double-action trigger stroke and no external safety, which removes some of the variables. But these can be mitigated with the right training — again, something you should do regardless of what kind of gun you carry.
I have carried the as a Marine and as a cop and now as retired. I have been carrying one version or another for almost 50 years! There is no better handgun as a personal defense weapon. I know as I have been forced to use mine several times through the years. I am still here. No better accolade than that. My current day to day is a Colt defender 45 during summer and a Colt Govt model with adjustable night sights in winter and a Colt officers in the Spring.. Semper Fi. I have carried s of one sort or another since A great concealed carry gun??
Not really. But it is what I carry for winter time. I also have a 3 inch Kimber that I can carry in the hip pocket of my shorts in summer but as some stated it is a bit heavy. It is still not very concealable for summer use. And with 18 rounds IS it lighter??.. People such as Shawn poo-poo the OLD mainly because they are generally millennials who have never been shot at, know very little about self defense shooting or may shoot a lot of PPC or IDPA or whatever. Most gun fights occur at under 10 ft.
I know I did. Every time. BTW being shot hurts…alot! I carry very little but I live in a very safe area. As far as hot summer carry, a little Beretta Tomcat in 32ACP with good bullets is as good as anything. I also have to say my s are as reliable as anything I have ever shot…even that little 3 inch Kimber.
Charles I agree , you have a few years on me. I got my 1st COLT government model in ,a gift from my father. It conceals very well and I can put 7 rounds in the bottom of a pop can at 25 feet ,never jams and just plain feels good. I shoot hand loads in the fps range with a gr. I have done it to four glocks and a walther ppq. I had to send them all back to the factory to get warrantied. And thank you Shaun for being our venerable idiot for us on this article, guns america comments would just not be the same without at least a couple of know nothing drones like your self.
I conceal carry and glocks, it depends on the situation. As for your comment of not hitting with 7 rounds… What happens when your attacker is high on PCP?
Have you ever fired to save your life under sever stress? The length of the barrel, the sights, the trigger pull, and even the weight all add up to getting you on target at a great distance. Like a crap table, there are all kinds of bets that can be made. For winter time I have a full size from Springfield Arms.
The AMT is all about the two safeties on a very small pistol that is under a pair of swimming trunks I still remember the big shoot — out in Miami between the bad guys and the FBI.
It took two and three rounds for one of the bad guys to go down for good. They're a lot easier to pack everyday than the full-size model. A that's carried with the hammer down is almost always the sign of a total rookie. Sure, maybe it's some radical dude who's installed an SFS hammer system When you consider the mechanical design of the pistol, it's obvious that the gun is designed to be carried with the safety engaged.
In fact, that's exactly how John Browning designed it. Flicking off a thumb safety is an easier task under stress than cocking the hammer. Furthermore, to carry hammer-down, you have to manually lower the hammer over a live round People who don't carry a or other single-action pistol this way reveal a deficiency of training and experience, or a deficiency in the gear they use to carry the gun.
You're concerned something will send the hammer forward. That can't actually happen with the thumb safety engaged; it blocks the slide. Even if deactivated, the grip safety has to be depressed and the trigger pulled to send the hammer forward.
That lack of confidence is understandable for the inexperienced, but can be gotten around with practice. With a bit of time, and of course observing safe handling procedures, you'll gain the necessary confidence. If you're worried about your gear, you need to get better gear. With a quality holster, the thumb safety stays on, unmolested. If one is worried about deactivating it during an emergency where the weapon has to be drawn, this is a deficiency of training.
The workaround for that is practice. Another reason why concealed carry is definitely not for casuals is that it demands the user put in the necessary practice to attain as well as maintain the muscle memory for correct operation. Granted, we aren't talking about much. Deactivating the thumb safety and correctly gripping the pistol to deactivate the grip safety. Except remember that the point of a carry gun is to use it in self-defense, under stress, not just on a flat range. You have to practice until that fine motor action of pressing the thumb safety off and gripping the pistol correctly become autonomic.
It's completely possible So that means carrying a requires a lot of practicing on your part, more so than almost any other type of handgun. It depends on how one views it. In many regards The is just another handgun design amidst a sea of them. If anything, there are better pistol designs for modern shooters and certainly for concealed carry, but it's still just one among many.
Is the AR really a better rifle than the AK? Each has strengths the other doesn't and each has weaknesses the other doesn't. In reality, it's about what suits the shooter and how well they run it. The trigger design is unique, and lends itself to a clean trigger press unlike any other. Many people find the more easily facilitates very accurate shooting than other guns do, which is partially why elite-level competitive shooters use them.
And after all, it's about the skill of the shooter with the gun rather than the features of it that matter. If you find you run pistols better than anything, that makes it a good gun for you, and it's what you should carry. A lot of people do, for those reasons. He resides in the great Inland Northwest, with his wife and child.
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The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our monthly giveaways! No account? Create One. Have an account? Steele Dr. David Raney Dr. Foster Holden J. Save Like Discuss Share. January 7th, 7 minute read. The is not seen as often in holsters as polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols.
The is powerful and proven, as well as very slim. It is also large, and can be hard to conceal. A belt by the same maker as holster helps assure a perfect, secure fit. Both these and the belt are by Mitch Rosen. Combo is very concealable, very secure, and very fast and sure. With IWB carry, the concealing garment can ride all the way up to belt without revealing a pistol like this full-size Springfield Armory Range Officer. Sorry, an error occurred and we could not sign you up.
Try Again. Continue Reading Prev Next. Did you enjoy this article? Gear Is the Dangerous to Carry? EDC Forged vs. Cast Steel Guns If you want something for concealed carry, then take the dive and buy yourself a The ammo you decide to use for self-defense is a big deal.
You should avoid Full Metal Jacketed ammo at all costs because it has extremely high penetration. This means that your bullet could go straight through your assailant and hit an innocent bystander. Not only is this a terrible accident to be the cause of, but there are also legal ramifications for gunning down innocent people in the street. Jacketed Hollow Point Ballistic Tip ammo is the best choice for self-defense.
Hollow point rounds expand when they go into the body, which prevents over-penetration and also makes them much more effective at putting down assailants.
The problem with hollow points is that they can, on occasion, clog in clothing which greatly reduces their effectiveness. A piece of plastic pushes through the tip of the bullet when it hits the target, ensuring that it expands to its full potential, causing maximum damage.
John M. The US military needed a new pistol, and the major firearm manufacturers at the time scrambled to give them one. The proved effective in both World Wars, as well as in Korea and Vietnam.
There is an increasing demand for pistols in the US military. Be prepared. Important note: I recommend you get to know your weapon before cleaning it.
It was difficult to come to a decision on the best handgun for concealed carry , but my personal choice would be the Kimber MFG. The laser grips and match-grade trigger give this gun the edge when it comes to self-defense.
This is not your average firearm. This is a professional pocket cannon that you can rely on in a life-threatening situation. James is a competitive shooter with multiple championship titles. James looks forward to bringing more instructional content to The Arms Guide to help the general public improve their skills. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.
Quick Navigation. Ruger — SR 4. The slide has a stainless steel finish and the frame is blued aluminum, giving the pistol a polished two-tone look that commands respect. Pros Purpose-built for concealed carry Good stopping power Dovetail sights to prevent snagging Match-grade trigger Laser grips Ultra-practical for concealed carry Chambered in. See All James Articles.
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