• What's your EDC?

    From KnightMare@VERT/TELEGRAP to All on Sat Sep 28 16:14:51 2024
    I love my Baretta 92FS. Large for some, just right for me :)

    Some of us at work talk about our EDC's, referring to them w/ names. Mine happens to be "Jennifer".

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  • From Gamgee@VERT/PALANTIR to KnightMare on Sat Sep 28 21:05:00 2024
    KnightMare wrote to All <=-

    I love my Baretta 92FS. Large for some, just right for me :)

    Cannot imagine carrying a 92FS, although I have one. Assuming you're
    talking about "concealed" carry, and I have a hard time understanding
    why that would be a choice for that. It's HUGE.

    Some of us at work talk about our EDC's, referring to them w/ names.
    Mine happens to be "Jennifer".

    Mine is a S&W M&P Shield Plus 9, and she doesn't have a name. Not a bad
    idea though, I may work on that.



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  • From KnightMare@VERT/TELEGRAP to Gamgee on Tue Oct 1 13:27:06 2024
    Re: Re: What's your EDC?
    By: Gamgee to KnightMare on Sat Sep 28 2024 09:05 pm

    Cannot imagine carrying a 92FS, although I have one. Assuming you're talking about "concealed" carry, and I have a hard time understanding
    why that would be a choice for that. It's HUGE.

    she just "fits" - Anything else to me fees like a toy. I mean, if I
    found another one and i liked it, I'd carry it as a bug.

    I used to have a Ruger 9C. Had too many issues w/ it. Hammer would
    lock up, ejector pin issues... Only when it was cold, which to this
    day, I'll never understamd.

    Mine is a S&W M&P Shield Plus 9, and she doesn't have a name. Not a bad idea though, I may work on that.

    Yea, we started using names so we don't scare any non-2A sheeple in
    listening distance. Why give someone a chance to run to HR and call
    us "gun nuts". lol

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  • From Jimmy Anderson@VERT/BANDHIDE to Gamgee on Sun Nov 3 07:44:58 2024
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    KnightMare wrote to All <=-


    Mine is a S&W M&P Shield Plus 9, and she doesn't have a name. Not a
    bad idea though, I may work on that.

    Mine is a Shield .40 - have thought so many times about upgrading to
    a 'plus' for the extra rounds, flat trigger, etc. Thought about the
    .30 Super but not sure...

    The new Springfield mod 3 something... Great price point! Just got
    to put my hands on it...



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  • From Gamgee@VERT/PALANTIR to Jimmy Anderson on Sun Nov 3 14:03:57 2024
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    Mine is a S&W M&P Shield Plus 9, and she doesn't have a name. Not a
    bad idea though, I may work on that.

    Mine is a Shield .40 - have thought so many times about upgrading to
    a 'plus' for the extra rounds, flat trigger, etc. Thought about the
    .30 Super but not sure...

    Yeah, I'm a little leery of the .30 Super. In the Shield you get 3
    additional rounds as compared to the 9mm, which is a BIG deal. But, a significantly lighter bullet (100gr vs 124gr) at only 100fps faster.
    I've got to think that is less "stopping power".

    Another factor in favor of the 9 is how common it is, and widely
    available. In a SHTF scenario, you can find/take ammo and mags much
    easier.

    For now at least, the .30 Super doesn't do it for me.

    As for the .40, I'm less of a fan than I used to be. Strong round no
    doubt, but a little snappy and lower magazine capacity for a given size
    of pistol. With modern ammo technology, I think the 9 is a better
    choice. There's a reason the FBI and many/most police departments have switched (back) to the 9mm. One place that I'd still carry the .40 (not
    as a CC) would be a sidearm while out in the woods hunting with a rifle. Would rather have the extra punch if needed for a coyote or similar.

    The new Springfield mod 3 something... Great price point! Just got
    to put my hands on it...

    Yes, the newest member of the XD family. Always liked them (and the
    XDM), and that is indeed a nice price point. Hard for me to switch away
    from S&W though.



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  • From Jimmy Anderson@VERT/CJSPLACE to Gamgee on Wed Nov 6 10:45:02 2024
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    Mine is a Shield .40 - have thought so many times about upgrading to
    a 'plus' for the extra rounds, flat trigger, etc. Thought about the
    .30 Super but not sure...

    Yeah, I'm a little leery of the .30 Super. In the Shield you get 3 additional rounds as compared to the 9mm, which is a BIG deal. But, a significantly lighter bullet (100gr vs 124gr) at only 100fps faster.
    I've got to think that is less "stopping power".

    Yeah, which is partly why I haven't gone from the .40 to the 9. If
    more rounds is always better, then no reason not to go to the
    .30 SC. Ballistics seem to be about like a .327 Magnum.

    But then again, a .22 magnum is about a .32 ACP in terms of ballistics
    (or at least that is what I read a few years ago) so if 'more is
    better' I should go with that. LOL

    Another factor in favor of the 9 is how common it is, and widely available. In a SHTF scenario, you can find/take ammo and mags much easier.

    Makes sense for a common mag, like a Glock... I have a 9mm Sub 2000
    that uses Glock mags.

    For now at least, the .30 Super doesn't do it for me.

    Yeah - same - it's interesting, but so is the 5.7... Never shot
    either though.

    As for the .40, I'm less of a fan than I used to be. Strong round no doubt, but a little snappy and lower magazine capacity for a given size
    of pistol.

    Definately more snappy! And my Shield has 7 rounds in the magazine, vs
    what - 13? for a Shield Plus 9mm?

    With modern ammo technology, I think the 9 is a better
    choice. There's a reason the FBI and many/most police departments have switched (back) to the 9mm. One place that I'd still carry the .40
    (not as a CC) would be a sidearm while out in the woods hunting with a rifle. Would rather have the extra punch if needed for a coyote or similar.

    Good points. I'm not as quick to dismiss the .40. It does make a bigger
    hole after all, and like you say vs a coyote or something. Always a
    balancing thing though. :-)

    The new Springfield mod 3 something... Great price point! Just got
    to put my hands on it...

    Yes, the newest member of the XD family. Always liked them (and the
    XDM), and that is indeed a nice price point. Hard for me to switch
    away from S&W though.

    Not saying I'll trade the .40 in. :-) I replaced the springs and
    polished all the insides a few years ago with an upgrade kit from
    MCARBO. Man it's a lot smoother now!

    But yeah I want to put my hands on the new Springfield. Would love to
    shoot one, but at least want to hold it and see. There have been others
    over the years that LOOK good, but just don't feel right when I hold
    them. That's a big deal to me!

    Oh - meant to say this about the snappiness of the .40. When my wife
    got her SIG with the flat trigger I shot it and WOW is it smooth!





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  • From Matty@VERT/CABANABR to KnightMare on Wed Nov 6 20:36:00 2024
    I love my Baretta 92FS. Large for some, just right for me :)

    Some of us at work talk about our EDC's, referring to them w/ names. Mine

    Ruger SP101 in 357 or FN509 - depends on where I'm going and my mood, sometimes both :)

    Cheers!
    Matty

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  • From The Godfather@VERT/UNDERGRO to KnightMare on Tue Nov 12 17:53:00 2024
    I love my Baretta 92FS. Large for some, just right for me :)
    Some of us at work talk about our EDC's, referring to them w/ names. Mine happens to be "Jennifer".

    Late to the party but I currently carry a Sig P365x. It's a great gun but will be trading it in for something with better mag capacity and closer to the size of a Glock 19. As my alterego mentioned (Jaxson) the new Sig has caught my eye, but also curious how the Walther shoots. I have straight knuckles and the glock grips are uncomfortable to shoot -- and hard as hell to shoot straight without significant and ackward adjustment to the trigger finger. The sigs straight trigger is a really nice feature. My only complaint with my P365x is the magazine release is in the worst possible location and often comes loose.

    What type of holster do each of you prefer? Lately I've been using a sticky that has been great for summer and shorts. Now switching back to a handmade leather a buddy of mine made at a local farmers market.

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  • From The Godfather@VERT/UNDERGRO to Jimmy Anderson on Tue Nov 12 18:06:00 2024
    The new Springfield mod 3 something... Great price point! Just got
    to put my hands on it...

    Springfield does seem to be coming out with some really nice guns / price points. The newer Springfield Echelon Comp 9mm is a great buy at $649 right now, optics ready, straight trigger, 17+1 .. I might shoot one at the range this weekend.

    I've not shot a Smith & Wesson nor Springfield yet. I have been considering the S&M Bodyguard for a pocket carry, ruger also has a nice one I've been considering. First I need to replace my EDC then will focus on that. If you upgrade or try out the Springfield, let us know what you think!

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  • From Weatherman@VERT/TLCBBS to The Godfather on Sat Nov 16 00:59:00 2024
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    I love my Baretta 92FS. Large for some, just right for me :)
    Some of us at work talk about our EDC's, referring to them w/ names. Mine happens to be "Jennifer".

    Late to the party but I currently carry a Sig P365x. It's a great gun
    but will be trading it in for something with better mag capacity and closer to the size of a Glock 19. As my alterego mentioned (Jaxson)
    the new Sig has caught my eye, but also curious how the Walther shoots.
    I have straight knuckles and the glock grips are uncomfortable to
    shoot -- and hard as hell to shoot straight without significant and ackward adjustment to the trigger finger. The sigs straight trigger is
    a really nice feature. My only complaint with my P365x is the magazine release is in the worst possible location and often comes loose.

    What type of holster do each of you prefer? Lately I've been using a sticky that has been great for summer and shorts. Now switching back
    to a handmade leather a buddy of mine made at a local farmers market.

    Kinda late to this party myself, but for me it's usually a PT-145 Pro, S&W 645 or a 1911, depending on what the day's planned activities might be. I prefer the 645 over the 1911 and go with the 145 if I need something with a smaller frame for what's planned on the day. It should be fairly obvious that I generally engage in open carry, but that's not really that unusual given my geographic situation. Of course there's always a backup, which is a Grendel P12 in a pocket holster....

    Regarding the holster, just depends on what I'm carrying. Usually OWB, at about 8 o'clock (yes, I AM left-handed), and usually either leather or Kydex. I try to stay away from the ballistic nylon stuff...

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