I own an XD 45 Service and a Walther P22. The XD is WAY too big for me to stuff in a pocket in the summer. The P22 will do the job but I prefer something in a larger caliber.
I've looked at Kel-Tec 9mm and Walther PPS 9mm. I love the XD and the XD9mmSC is just too big to work as a real pocket pistol (I'd never get it out my pocket in an emergency).
I don't want to rule any handgun out. What does everybody think would be a good "throw it my pocket" handgun that would be worth carrying in SD?
I went to a local gun shop today over lunch and it really surprised me how many people were there. I held several smaller footprint guns but none realy sold me. People were buying all kinds of guns and I actually had to go to WalMart right next door to get some ammo.
BTW- What are people doing with these AR and other assault rifles?
You should really let her shoot yours before you buy another one. It wouldn't surprise me if she ends up disliking the recoil. Even though the caliber isn't powerful, you do get a bit of a thump because the pistol is so light. My wife handles all of our 9mm's, and even shoots the .357 on occasion. She does not like to shoot my P3AT.
You bring up a great point and it is definitely worth thinking about. If anyone finds themselves in a position that they have to shoot, does it really matter if they "like" shooting what they are carrying. I think that I will not shoot what I don't like shooting as well as I shoot what I do like shooting. I may like shooting my XD45 better than the P3AT but I can't conceal it as well. But if I have to shoot it, I'm going to whether I like shooting it or not. I'm learning that each gun is going to have its tradeoffs.
However, I think I or anyone had better be able to shoot what they are carrying well enough for it to be viable in self-defense. Otherwise, it becomes a danger to themselves and possibly others. So if we don't like shooting what we are carrying are we going to suck it up and practice shooting it enough anyway so that it does become viable in SD?
I just have to be cognizant of what I'm sacrificing when I carry what I carry and so will she.
That said, I sure as he__ don't shoot it for enjoyment.
Can I shoot it well? Yes, very well. It's tiny. It has rough edges. It jumps around in your grip. It barks fire. It blasts fire from the ejection port. It only holds 6 rounds. It's a d@mn Sh__y range gun...
But at arms-length to 20 ft, in a pinch... It's damn perfect.
XD45 4" = Fantastic shooting range gun (GREAT SD gun with the right clothes, or on the night stand)
P-3AT = Crappy range gun... (Great SD gun for your right front pocket in shorts, flip-flops, and a tank-top on a sunny Sunday... like today.)
So if we don't like shooting what we are carrying are we going to suck it up and practice shooting it enough anyway so that it does become viable in SD?
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Yes, but only to an extent for some. My wife doesn't like shooting her 642 either, but she does shoot it because it is her ccw. If all we had was a P3AT to shoot, she wouldn't.
I, on the other hand, will have fun shooting just about anything that won't give me a hernia when I lift it.....
PhilR.
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