sicktooth 8 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im looking to get a pistol in the near future, i want something SOMEWHAT concealable and in a bigger caliber. what would YOU get for a carry pistol and why? POST PICTURES!!! my choice would be Springfield's Operator in .45 caliber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfixr 76 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I already have a Kimber Compact Stainless that is my EDC. I guess I'll have to take a pic of it. Ok, here it is: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigcraig 0 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I carry a 2nd gen Glock 17, same gun I have been carrying since 1994. I do like 1911's, I have a few, I just don't care for them for my CCW needs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I saw a badass little springfield .45 at the gun show, I think it was called a ultra-compact. It was stainless steel, cost about $700. Also, the S&W "trail boss" .44 mag is fucking crazy. It's really small for a .44, doesn't kick too terribly bad. My buddy has one, I stuck it in my waist band, it felt pretty good, about the same size as my glock 23. Edited July 25, 2008 by elvis christ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sicktooth 8 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I saw a badass little springfield .45 at the gun show, I think it was called a ultra-compact. It was stainless steel, cost about $700. Also, the S&W "trail boss" .44 mag is fucking crazy. It's really small for a .44, doesn't kick too terribly bad. My buddy has one, I stuck it in my waist band, it felt pretty good, about the same size as my glock 23. something like this? the Micro .45 kicks ass!!! Edited July 25, 2008 by sicktooth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I saw a badass little springfield .45 at the gun show, I think it was called a ultra-compact. It was stainless steel, cost about $700. Also, the S&W "trail boss" .44 mag is fucking crazy. It's really small for a .44, doesn't kick too terribly bad. My buddy has one, I stuck it in my waist band, it felt pretty good, about the same size as my glock 23. something like this? Yeah, the one I saw didn't have wood grips, but pretty close. I loved that thing, just a bit out of my price range. I can't bring myself to pay more than $500 for a single gun. I'm still a cheap ass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Trail Boss: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) The above is a Colt Defender that has had a Wilson Beavertail, Wilson SS Mainspring Housing installed and has been Magna-Ported. I like this weapon for it's weight - i.e. alloy frame, Officer Size - i.e. 3" barrrel, accuracy, concealability and it is .45ACP. The above is a Dan Wesson CBOB. It is a Commander Size - 4.25" barrel, SS frame and slide, it comes alreay decked out with the majority of options you would normally want, it is accurate, reliable and reasonably priced. NOt to mention it is also a .45ACP The above is a Kimber Ultra CDP II and is Officer sized with an alloy frame, and comes equiped well, along with a Melt job (sharp edges are removed and it feels like an old bar of soap) Accurate, reliable and .45ACP I ran out of memory room for pictures, sorry. Edited July 25, 2008 by 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 i'd get whatever you can shoot the best with, i got a SP101 3" with the extended hogue grip and trigger job, i get sub 1 inch groups at 15 yards rapid fire. But it wasn't that close grouped to start with, took a ton of $$ and practice. that springfield op is nice, but too big for conceal carry, i'd go with a G19 or the new G30SF, the 30SF is .45 acp single stack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 The above is a Wilson Compact CQB with Officer sized grip and 4" barrel. It is a great choice for all the right reasons except price. .45ACP The above is a Colt Government Model XSE built by Marvel Custom Guns and is covered in the Pistol section. .45ACP You'll notice all of my carry guns are .45ACP. I have stuck with the Commander and Officer sized weapons although most don't have difficulty carryig a full size Government Model. I can show those if you like. You got pics bro. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I like the little Para double action 1911 style guns. I'd get it in 9mm, but they make the same ones in .45. Here's a pic of the .45. http://www.para-usa.com/new/product_pistol.php?id=67 It's double action, the hammer is flush with the rear of the slide. The trigger pull is really really light and smoothe. You lock it with the hammer forward. I don't like cocked and locked. Oh and it's a 1911 frame and all that, so you hold it like you'd assume you should hold a gun... and you can see the sights. Edited July 25, 2008 by Twinsen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 If you like the S&W Trail Boss you might find the S&W Bounty Hunter at $575.00 a little interesting. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/advance...TR_list%5B0%5D= If the link doesn't work, it is Buds Gun Shop and they generally have pretty fair prices on pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well, badass and practical tend to be mutually exclusive. Badass and halfway concealable would be any large caliber revolver(460), a custom 1911 in .460 Rowland, an AMT auto mag, a Mateba in 454 or a Thompson contender 600 nitro. (Yeah right) Practical would be a G30, a PT145 or any of the common choices. Something that embodies both is a completely custom 1911, that's what I would get if I wanted a badass carry piece. Too bad they cost so much. Oh yeah, this would be badass if you were a spy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cscharlie 107 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 There are times I've thought a Glock 18 would make a cool carry piece , but its usually not an option for us mere mortals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawk78 0 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Glock 20. Dan Wesson 10mm 1911. I like 10mm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hello Well, at the risk of appearing like a foul-mouthed dirt-farmer after the display of exotic gun porn above, I would have to second the nomination of the humble yet very utilitarian Taurus PT-145. Very small and reasonably concealable for its 10+1 .45 ACP firepower, quite accurate (although obviously no match for a 1911) and from my experience ultra-reliable. Maybe the best part for a C/C weapon, they can be had for about $350 which is really a "sweet spot" for a pistol that is gonna get beat up a bit. -Just keep it well-concealed at any BBQ that 1911 may show up to! guido2 in Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFox 69 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 1911 in 50AE, whats not to like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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banshee 69 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I carry this Colt Gold Cup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Smith and Wesson Titanium Airlite 329! 26 ounces unloaded of .44mag badness! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnp 1 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Airlite J-frame 5 rds .357 mag weighs less than a pound...has titanium cyl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have a Taurus Millenium in 9mm that's been my on duty backup for several years. And if I am carrying heavy off duty I use my S&W 4566. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kwicko 8 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 My Ruger P85 9mm feels about right for something small enough to carry without advertising, while large enough to get me out of trouble. If you don't think 9mm is big enough, you haven't been face-to-face with 15 rounds of Hydra-Shok hollowpoints. It's small and cheap, but it's still my very favorite handgun. There's nothing special about it at all (except that it was a gift from my late father), but it's comfortable, reliable, and easy and cheap to use. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huckleberry 0 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Different strokes for everyone I guess. I like the Night Court Judge in the house, in the car and in the waistband. Edited July 25, 2008 by I'mYourHuckleberry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfighteruk 6 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Old Skool kick ass AMT 44 Automag ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClickClickD'oh 1 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 what would YOU get for a carry pistol and why? POST PICTURES!!! My at work carry: My not at work carry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Is it the pistol that is the badass? Or the person using it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 You all must be completely daft and out to lunch!!! Clearly... the Tromix experimental pistol that BobAsh lost his tooth on, has to be without question THEE most "Badass Pistol" the present world has ever seen, no??? . . . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huckleberry 0 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Could be both the gun and the individual toting it that is bad. Edited July 25, 2008 by I'mYourHuckleberry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) ANYTHING......in pink.. . Edited July 25, 2008 by Bean.223 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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