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Texas Gun Sticky

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Sleipnir, Feb 21, 2018.

  1. Dec 19, 2019 at 4:01 AM
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    Hstone556

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  2. Dec 22, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    9mm is too cheap from SGAmmo. I love that it's often next day delivery to DFW.


     
  3. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    imthejaybird

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    Hey fellas. I figured this was the place to come for some hot sports opinions regarding a carry pistol. I've been carrying a Springfield XDs Mod 2 4" in 45acp. I have been hung up for a while on the idea that I don't want to have to shoot twice, so 9mm wasn't a real option. I'm starting to slowly climb down off that platform and have been looking at 9mm pistols. I've got a 1911 in 45 as well, but have also owned an XD in 40 as well. I'm no expert marksman, but I can shoot well.

    So here's my question. What is a good solid 9mm in a compact size for carry purposes? I'm not a Glock fan, they just never feel comfortable in my hand. Not a hater, just don't prefer them. Has anyone run the Hellcat yet? I hear good things, just not had a chance to shoot one myself yet.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    grdgz97

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    Don't have one myself, but have shot it. Good little gun. :notsure:
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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    If you carry the XDM in 45.... why not get it in 9mm??? I carry the XDS in 45..... it is a bit much, and I have debated stepping down to 9 or 40.... with the hundreds of Personal Defense bullets today, any caliber would work to serve your needs.

    PS.. I also hear the SIG P365 is nice. Never shot one, but have friends that own them, and they like it.... AAANNNDDDD.... its a SIG, so you know it shoots well.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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    imthejaybird

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    The main issue I have with the XDs is the 4" barrel. I like to carry appendix, but with my tactical muffin top, the barrel is jabbing me in the bits when I'm seated. I just can't get comfortable with it. I'm mostly looking to see if there's a more comfortable option available.

    It's a shame that there's not a service out there that would allow qualified individuals to "test carry" various pistols until they can find an option they like.
     
  7. Dec 23, 2019 at 11:40 PM
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    I love my P365. Damn amazing that it’ll carry 10+1 (or 12+1 w/ext. mag) with how small it is. It’s a great shooter for its size as well. Good sights. It’s just a good package.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    I rotate 3 carry guns throughout the year... p365, glock 19x and glock 45. P365 is a no brainer .. they fixed all the kinks
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    imthejaybird I make things and do stuff. TTC #287

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    Looks like I need to go fondle a P365 soon...
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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  11. Dec 24, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    Same, but i like carrying big guns :bananadead:
     
  12. Dec 24, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Is this your carry pistol?

    20191224_122721.jpg
     
  13. Dec 24, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    Close. Here's mine:

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  14. Dec 24, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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  16. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    I'd compromise if it was .500 S&W, but sadly that's only .44 Mag
     
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    Can you imagine how much that barrel would flop around!?!?
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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