Handgun suggestion for concealed carry

raisingale · Jul 22, 2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by odinn7

@ Raisingale-

My friend has the GSG...what a cool little gun. Loads of fun to shoot. I bought a S&W M&P15-22 (same style as an AR-15) and I find that real fun to "play" with too. .22's are great for practice and just blowing off steam now and then. Lol.

I was torn between the two. That S&W 15-22 is awesome. I love how it breaks down for easy cleaning. I got the H&K pushpins for mine so now it's real quick and easy takedown too. They are fun! My first choice was to get and mod a Ruger 10-22 but saw these "new" tactical models and was instantly smitten!

odinn7 · Jul 22, 2011, 11:14 AM

I actually decided on the S&W 15-22 because I own an AR-15 and was looking for a cheaper way to practice with it. The 15-22 is almost the same as a standard AR-15 in the way that it functions and breaks down. Safety, charging handle, magazine release are all the same location and function as an AR so it is an economical way to stay in practice. If it wasn't for that, I was going for a GSG as I think that's incredibly cool. My friend bought a laser sight, scope, and fore grip for his which adds a little to the fun factor.

raisingale · Jul 22, 2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by odinn7

I actually decided on the S&W 15-22 because I own an AR-15 and was looking for a cheaper way to practice with it. The 15-22 is almost the same as a standard AR-15 in the way that it functions and breaks down. Safety, charging handle, magazine release are all the same location and function as an AR so it is an economical way to stay in practice. If it wasn't for that, I was going for a GSG as I think that's incredibly cool. My friend bought a laser sight, scope, and fore grip for his which adds a little to the fun factor.

You're right about the AR-15 similarity. They're hugely popular for the reason you stated. The GSG would be equally suited as a practice weapon in lieu of the HK MP-5. In fact, GSG got sued for the similarity. Their solution was a knurled grip and a different look to the charging bolt. My plan for mine is identical to what your friend did with his. I can't decide between a laser site or a fiber optic site though. I love the look of fiber optics. Especially on handguns. That or Tritium. Talk about easy target acquisition!

cdad · Jul 22, 2011, 01:32 PM

Taurus makes a great line of guns. And one of the new features is sa/da in their semi-auto. They have good pricing too.

Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

FinkPloyd · Jul 23, 2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by califdadof3

Taurus makes a great line of guns. And one of the new features is sa/da in their semi-auto. They have good pricing too.

Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

I used to have the little Taurus (also 380) but I hated it. The part that rests against my "thumb web" was so skinny that it actually hurt my hand when firing it at the range.

Also, the magazine release is very poorly placed. It's easy to release the magazine while firing it.

...so I sold it and bought the S&W.

cdad · Jul 23, 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FinkPloyd

I used to have the little Taurus (also 380) but I hated it. The part that rests against my "thumb web" was so skinny that it actually hurt my hand when firing it at the range.

Also, the magazine release is very poorly placed. It's easy to release the magazine while firing it.

...so I sold it and bought the S&W.

This is exactly why I encourage people to go to a range that has rental guns of the style and type that they want to shoot. That way you can avoid the ones your not comfortable with rather then making a bad purchase and having to sell it or trade it.

Taurus does make some good guns and some of the newer ones are winning awards and accolades from both the industry and users alike.

Also a word of caution when buying a gun off the internet. Find a local store that carries the one you want and try it in your hands before you buy it from whatever source. That way you will know what your getting. A picture says many things but nothing beats being there

Stratmando · Jul 28, 2011, 04:50 PM

See if any of this helps:
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Fr_Chuck · Jul 28, 2011, 05:43 PM

Not sure other peoples area, but here in Atlanta, the better gun ranges all have gun rentals with all types of guns you can try, It is also fun to shoot different weapons

MDucharme71 · Nov 15, 2011, 09:02 PM

For a good concealed weapon, look at the Sub-compact models, I bought for myself the Springfield XD-40 that weighs a mere 26oz, and I got my wife the Taurus MILLENNIUM PRO .40 that only weighs 18.7oz

cdad · Nov 16, 2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MDucharme71

For a good concealed weapon, look at the Sub-compact models, I bought for myself the Springfield XD-40 that weighs a mere 26oz, and I got my wife the Taurus MILLENNIUM PRO .40 that only weighs 18.7oz

Subs are great but make sure your confortable with it. When it comes to subs many have a shortened grip. Just make sure to handle the gun before you buy. There are solutions for a shortened grip if you need it depending on the weapon.

Welcome to AMHD MDucharme.

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