An effective s/d weapon within most of our reach?

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  1. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    I had a S&W SD40VE that had a horrible trigger and atrocious sights that i traded in to get my Roger American 7mm-08.

    I like the 1911 cuz it fits my frame well, long and think like me, and is heavy enough to use as a bludgeon if needed. :D

    I believe the Creed is a relatively newer gun. The weight isn't too bad and it runs 16+1. I'm less worried about through and throughs with today's bullet designs.

    Since I work for a "no guns" company I have to rely on impromptu weaponry and my own hands. Not really an issue in confined spaces even though I'm a giant. I worry more about the wide open areas and tend to become hyper vigilant in those cases.
     
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  3. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    I'm kinda surprised nobody thanked the Johnny Dangerously reference. :(
     
  4. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Yep, I have one of those that I bought on a whim, just because I liked the way it looked. I agree, the trigger is crap... I can't hit anything with it and it jams all the time.

    Meanwhile, my other sub $300 pistol, a SCCY CPX-2, runs flawlessly. I carry it all the time.

    I only do DAO pistols for concealed carry.
     
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  5. Boattlebot

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    Ruger P-89 9mm. Next to 1911s there my favorite semi auto gun. Only jammed once on me and that was from a cheap bullet.


    The Taurus 45 I had for awhile, now that was junk
     
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    For impromptu weaponry the chain on my wallet makes a decent flail.
     
  7. rzl-dzl

    rzl-dzl Medium Load Member

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    so much fear

    sad.
     
  8. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Do you wear a seatbelt? Have a smoke detector in your house? Got insurance of any sort?

    I'm not scared... just prepared.
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I've always been fond of 1911's. They point well for me and feel good in my hand. I'll take one of those over a Glock 21, which feels too much like I'm holding a brick.

    The only drawback to the 1911 one must bear in mind is the single stack mags. That means you're limited to 7 or 8 rounds.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    My Sig 226 is DAO. I hate that, and I'm changing that the first chance I get once I round up the parts.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Ruger makes a fine weapon. No doubt about that.

    Taurus was good at one time. I'll never buy a new one, but I like my PT-99 that I bought 17 years ago and my 689 revolver that I affectionately call the poor man's Colt Python. :D
     
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