.455_Hunter
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I like the sadly discontinued Sig P290RS.
On the shield, I am looking at the 9mm and the 45, my thoughts being that 45 will stop someone with any ammo and the 9 just gives more shots. I usually use xtp or gold dot defensive ammo in the 9mm.
Before purchase of any firearm, consider other things than just what gun folks on the internet recommend. Holsters, belts, gun weight etc. Exercises to prevent injury and on and on. How much does you cell phone weigh? What gun will you be carrying this summer if you wear light shorts, and tee shirt? A heavy gun with Holster and belt? Extra magazines?
There is something to consider before purchase that you do not see talked about much on gun forums. And that is carry weight. As some who ran competitively since high school, ran for decades, coached runners, saw hundreds of injuries etc.and that is weight and balance. Most people have no idea how carrying a heavy weight on one side of the body effects the entire skeletal system. And the dangers of this repetitive force over and over with each step throughout the day. Carrying a gun is a imbalance issues.Having one leg shorter than the other, example, will lead to a injury. I ended up having a slipped disc. Unbearable pain. Finally fixed completely by a Neurosurgical operation, but others not so lucky.
Weight matters. Just sitting down on a fat wallet over and over can lead to injury from repetitive use.
Most that know me on this forum, know I love small guns, and many reasons for that. Light weight carry is just ONE reason, but a important reason. The difference in just a few ounces is more significant that most people realize and not heeding the concern, can make you want to shoot yourself because of horrific pain in the back.
Before purchase of any firearm, consider other things than just what gun folks on the internet recommend. Holsters, belts, gun weight etc. Exercises to prevent injury and on and on. How much does you cell phone weigh? What gun will you be carrying this summer if you wear light shorts, and tee shirt? A heavy gun with Holster and belt? Extra magazines?
Some folks will spend money to balance the tires on their truck, but will never consider their own back. Ounces do matter!
Here is just one example. A fully loaded gun and holster.It is one of the lightest of the light. The gun itself only weighs 6.6 ounces. How much does your gun weigh? *I am not giving this gun or any pocket gun a recommendation, but only to the dedicated few that will train with them on a diligent schedule and program. Just for comparison.
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Ditto!Thanks for posting this is good information
I decided to move to the Sig P365. Only have 250 down the tube but it's been reliable so far. Main issue is I shoot it better than the pistol it replaced.
Jeb, thanks for the comments! I think about balance and skeletal effects of carry (just got done with some major surgery and lost some muscle) and you are 100% correct that weight, and where it's carried, matters. I carry keys and phone opposite side to my carry gun, and even the extra mag goes on the left side to balance it out. I will be building or buying a few different holsters once I have the gun nailed down, but I want that as a separate thought process once its in my hands.. Good info here!There is something to consider before purchase that you do not see talked about much on gun forums. And that is carry weight. As some who ran competitively since high school, ran for decades, coached runners, saw hundreds of injuries etc.and that is weight and balance. Most people have no idea how carrying a heavy weight on one side of the body effects the entire skeletal system. And the dangers of this repetitive force over and over with each step throughout the day. Carrying a gun is a imbalance issues.Having one leg shorter than the other, example, will lead to a injury. I ended up having a slipped disc. Unbearable pain. Finally fixed completely by a Neurosurgical operation, but others not so lucky.
Weight matters. Just sitting down on a fat wallet over and over can lead to injury from repetitive use.
Most that know me on this forum, know I love small guns, and many reasons for that. Light weight carry is just ONE reason, but a important reason. The difference in just a few ounces is more significant that most people realize and not heeding the concern, can make you want to shoot yourself because of horrific pain in the back.
Before purchase of any firearm, consider other things than just what gun folks on the internet recommend. Holsters, belts, gun weight etc. Exercises to prevent injury and on and on. How much does you cell phone weigh? What gun will you be carrying this summer if you wear light shorts, and tee shirt? A heavy gun with Holster and belt? Extra magazines?
Some folks will spend money to balance the tires on their truck, but will never consider their own back. Ounces do matter!
Here is just one example. A fully loaded gun and holster.It is one of the lightest of the light. The gun itself only weighs 6.6 ounces. How much does your gun weigh? *I am not giving this gun or any pocket gun a recommendation, but only to the dedicated few that will train with them on a diligent schedule and program. Just for comparison.
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You are probably right, but I'm not a good enough technician to determine exactly why. Do enjoy the results though. The most obvious difference between the two is trigger. I don't fight the trigger on the 365. That could account for the difference . I'm not sure.Likely some other advantage to your P365 vs. your previous pistol as well, bgw45...like maybe larger caliber, or higher capacity, or smaller size, or better sights, or better trigger, and no trigger pull required for disassembly.
That is nice but just a little thick. I may be accused of being a cz fanboy if I get another one!View attachment 842149 Here ya go.
You are probably right, but I'm not a good enough technician to determine exactly why. Do enjoy the results though. The most obvious difference between the two is trigger. I don't fight the trigger on the 365. That could account for the difference . I'm not sure.
That is nice but just a little thick. I may be accused of being a cz fanboy if I get another one!
Oh its not a problem, I love cz firearms of any kind, its just an expensive addiction...adcoch1
And that's a problem how?
Give in to the Czech side of the Force!
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Been looking at the urban carry G2 under the waistband holster,