One Hydra-Shok, Six Ball

[Para4577]

IWB Holsters

If you are looking for a quality IWB Holster for your piece, i Highly reccomend the Bianchi 3S Pistol pocket. I have carried everything from a Beretta 92F to a sig 226 to my Para C7 in this Model and have been extremely pleased. Its is made of high grade leather, has a solid belt loop with two snaps and a reliable thumb break. They are hand boned to fit your particular firearm and are made for so many different types of firearms its not funny. They fit great under a polo shirt in the summer and perfect under a vest or jacket in the winter. and they are comfortable in the car. I personally prefer to carry my para C7 concealed but i for duty purposes i have carried the sig and the beretta also. I own this holster for all three types of gun and its all i will use for concealed carry. Anyhow, i hope this helps. Phil

 

[CWL]

I'd recommend that you drop down to a 185gr or 200gr HP bullet like Golden Sabers or Gold Dots. They will perform better than 230 grain FMJ out of a 3" barrel. You won't get optimal performance out of 230gr Hydrashocks in 3" barrels.

Do a search for the Santa Clara National Shooting Club Shooting from about 10 years ago. A BG planning to kill all the employees was put down by an employee with a Glock G30 firing 230gr Hydras. While they did stop the BG, it was later found out that the 230grs failed to expand due to lowered velocity from the short barrel. In a short barrel, 230gr Hydrashocks are nothing more than FMJs. This Hero who saved everyone is a member here on THR.

You will need faster and lighter .45ACP loads if you want penetration and expansion in a short barrel. Otherwise, just stick with FMJs.